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Snake Costume for Halloween (& more!)
Sew a Snake Costume Create a spooky snake costume for Halloween so it looks like a snake is coiling around your body ready to eat! This clever costume is made of a pair of leggings (more affordable than purchasing this type of fabric yardage) and is constructed with a serger. If you don’t have a serger – don’t worry! Simply set your sewing machine for a stretch stitch, install a Jersey needle and stitch the same seams as shown below. SNAKE COSTUME SUPPLIES Snake-print poly-spandex leggings (such as these; adult size small or “one size”; with elastic casing, ideally) Sulky Poly Deco™ Thread (four spools if using a serger; one…
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Embroidered Golf Towels
Embroidered Golf Towels for National Golf Month Embroidered golf towels make great gifts! Stitch up a set for a bachelor or bachelorette party, gift them to the guys for Father’s Day, embroider several for the nieces and nephews and take them on an outing to hit the links. These six colors of golf towels have a gold grommet attached, complete with the perfect hook to attach the towel to a golf bag or tennis bag. And the towels are easily embroidered using Sulky Solvy, Ultra Solvy and Poly Deco™ Threads. Read on to learn how. EMBROIDERED GOLF TOWEL SUPPLIES Golf Towel Blank Golf-themed embroidery design (featured design: Golf Appliqué by…
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Personalized Backpack with Machine Embroidery
Create a Personalized Backpack Send the kids back to school with a personalized backpack that shows off their individuality. Choose an appliqué alphabet or a built-in font or monogram. A personalized backpack is a great way to stand out on the first day of school and prevents your kiddos from accidentally taking home someone else’s belongings throughout the school year. PERSONALIZED BACKPACK SUPPLIES Basic backpack (plain or minimal print with accessible front pocket or upper front with no existing logo) Alphabet, font collection or letter machine embroidery design (Featured “R” design is Mehndi Backgruond Appliqué Monogram from Designs by Juju; Featured “E, M and A” designs are from the…
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Sugar Skulls In the Hoop with Sookie Sews
Sugar Skulls In the Hoop Air Fresheners Webcast Free Class with Sue O’Very of Sookie Sews JOIN US August 8, 2023 at 2PM ET FOR THIS FREE CLASS WITH SOOKIE SEWS! Join us with expert embroiderer, designer and educator Sue O’Very of Sookie Sews, and learn how to create festive Sugar Skull Air Freshener Covers in the hoop of your embroidery machine! These covers fit standard tree-shaped air fresheners and make them look MUCH cuter! Gift them to friends and family to celebrate Dia de los Muertos; stuff with a lollipop for a Halloween treat; add to a keyring for a delightful charm; add a loop for hanging as an ornament; and more! If…
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How to Embroider a Cheeseburger Charm
Cheeseburger Charm Cheeseburger Charm, you ask? Yes, you read that right! It’s National Hamburger Day, and we are here for it with a Cheeseburger Charm tutorial! This project is done in the hoop of your embroidery machine, with the help of Parker on the Porch. Parker on the Porch is a machine embroidery design company that offers tons of fun stand-alone Felties and Planner Clip designs (among other cute things). We’re starting this charm “hack” with the stand-along Feltie design shown below left, part of the Cheeseburger Planner Clip & Feltie Set. Then. we’ll transform the design into a Cheeseburger Charm with swivel clip tab so we can attach it…
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Boba Tea Zipper Pouch with Parker on the Porch
Boba Tea Zipper Pouch In the Hoop with Parker on the Porch – LIVE! Parker on the Porch Embroidery Designs is excited to collaborate with Sulky for a special Boba Tea design release! PLUS, Parker on the Porch has generously provided a FREE Mochi Charm and Boba Tea Card Guard ITH design for all registrants of this event! Register now to reserve your spot. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Jennifer Chesnick, the digitizer of all Parker on the Porch designs, began her digital embroidery journey in 2016. Jen’s daughter, Parker, would often pose on their front porch steps holding the new finished products Jen designed, which is where the business name “Parker on the Porch” comes…
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Convertible Picnic Blanket with Pocket & Strap
Sew a Convertible Picnic Blanket This picnic blanket converts into a tote with a few simple folds, making it great to take to the park, beach or on the road. The shoulder strap is tucked into the pocket when using the blanket, keeping it out of the way. Stuff the pocket with plates and cutlery for your picnic, a small pillow for a relaxing nap or conceal personal items when taking a dip in the water. The picnic blanket is made of two easy-clean vinyl tablecloths, so you’re protected from damp grass, wet sand or muddy lakefront. PICNIC BLANKET SUPPLIES Materials listed are enough to make one 52″ x 90″…
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Chateau Coat Videocast with Sewing Workshop
Chateau Coat Videocast with Sewing Workshop, in partnership with American Sewing Guild Join us and create your own Chateau Coat, designed by Sewing Workshop, on April 11, 2023 at 2pm ET. In this live videocast, Alex Woodbury will teach you how to create the Chateau Coat by Sewing Workshop. She’ll go over how to sew scuba knit fabrics, construction details (including slit pockets and lapped seams), decorative edge treatments, and optional embellishments. No special equipment is needed to create this garment, and the pattern is suitable for all skill levels. It’s sized from XS to XXL and is a loose-fitting open-front coat with dolman sleeves. The style looks great on all figures! CHATEAU COAT PATTERN IS NOT…
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Freestanding Tea Lights + Bonus Charms
Freestanding Tea Lights Webcast with Designs by Babymoon Learn how to create freestanding tea lights holders to celebrate spring with a nod to Easter. Sheila Ryan, of Designs by Babymoon, will show you how! JOIN US MARCH 14, 2023 at 2PM ET FOR THIS FREE EVENT! REGISTER NOW > These freestanding tea lights projects are made with a combination of freestanding lace techniques as well as appliqué patch methods. Featuring Sulky Felty™ and beautiful Poly Deco™ Threads, the egg-shaped sections combine for stunning centerpieces, are open at the bottom for placing over a battery-operated tea light, and make great gifts. As a bonus, you’ll also learn how to make mini eggs for ornaments or earrings!…
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Luggage Accessories to Sew & Embroider
Luggage Accessories Planning to travel in the New Year? Luggage accessories are a must to keep your items organized and clearly marked for identification. Machine embroidery is the easiest way to add a bit of personalization to luggage tags, bags and tech totes in order to keep everything together for your next trip. Here are five ideas for projects to make as you look forward to upcoming trips. LUGGAGE TAGS Luggage tag blanks are super simple to embroider and easy to personalize. You’ll need: Luggage Tag Blank Sulky Sticky+™ Stabilizer Sulky 40 wt. Poly Deco™ Thread (colors determined by design & luggage tag color) Bobbin Thread: Sulky 60 wt. Bobbin or PolyLite Thread Sulky…
