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Embroidered Greeting Cards in the Hoop – We’ll Teach You How!
Embroidered Greeting Cards – NEW Embroidery Sewing Session Learn how to make embroidered greeting cards, done in the hoop of your embroidery machine! This NEW Embroidery Sewing Session is completely on-demand for learning at your own pace. The Session is active on March 8, 2022, and available at any time after that for viewing, learning and interacting. EMBROIDERED GREETING CARDS – SESSION DETAILS In this Embroidery Sewing Session, Julie Trieb of Designs by Juju will take you through her in-the-hoop techniques while making several greeting card designs. You’ll learn how to embroider on card stock and add more materials to your cards, such as felt, for unique finishes. Plus, Julie…
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Posh Project & Tech Trapper FREE Webcast
Posh Project & Tech Trapper with Paradiso Designs LIVE DATE: TUESDAY. JANUARY 11, 2022 at 2PM ET. Register for our Posh Project and Tech Trapper Webcast with Cheryl Kuczek, renowned national sewing educator. Cheryl joins Sulky for the first time to teach new techniques and innovative construction tips to take your sewing to the next level. In this FREE webcast, you’ll learn how to create a durable, modern case to house a computer and/or tablet, cords, earbuds, charging accessories and more. Or use it to keep makeup and toiletries neat and tidy. This project also works great as a posh project organizer, for toting your in-progress creations on the go. Embellish with…
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How to Embroider a Robe – Plush Fleece or Bamboo Knit
Embroider a Robe for Comfy Lounging in Style Embroider a robe to add a personalized touch. Monograms are great embroidery design choices, as are sleepy-themed designs, such as moons, stars and even music notes. Vintage Celestial Sun & Moon Design from Urban Threads Fantasy Letter E from Urban Threads For plush robes, choose designs with medium to heavy stitch fills, as line-art style designs may get lost in the fabric pile. For knit robes, choose a lighter stitch fill or line-art style design to avoid bulletproof embroideries that don’t move with the fabric. Monograms that have embossed effects (or “knockout” effects) are especially nice on super plush, fleece robes. A…
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Luxe Lounge Wraps for the Holidays
Create Luxe Lounge Wraps to Wear for the Holiday Season Luxe Lounge Wraps allow us to remain comfortable yet fashionable for holiday gatherings, photos and more this winter. The DIY Lounge Wrap pattern is so versatile – you can dress it up or down depending on the fabrics you choose! Specialty knits and velvets are great choices for holiday attire, keeping you cozy yet chic. Choose a sweater knit in a fun holiday print, like THIS ONE from So Sew English. Or opt for a plush velvet like THIS ONE, also from So Sew English. The little bit of spandex in the fabric give this fabric a great stretch, making…
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2021 Sew Along for New Year’s Eve with Sulky & Sallie Tomato
2021 Sew Along for NYE & Celebrate the New Year with Aurora a new slouch bag style from Sallie Tomato! We’re joining together with Sallie Tomato again this year to bring you the event of the year! Count down to the New Year with Jessica Barrera and Ellen March, as they walk you through the NEW Aurora bag, complete with fun sewing-themed patches. Sign up before 11/15/21 to get $4 off your registration fee! 2021 NEW YEAR’S EVE DETAILS Last year, we worked through the Zelda bag in our first-ever New Year’s Eve Sew-Along. (That event is now available on-demand to watch at any time & you get the pattern…
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Backpack Charms for Back to School Gifts
Backpack Charms to embroider, make & give Create cute backpack charms from freestanding animals for back-to-school gifts. These embroidery designs are commonly called “felties” and are embroidered onto a felt base. Choose from a no-fray fabric, such as cork, or a printed ribbon to hang the backpack charm from a swivel hook. SUPPLIES Thread: Sulky Poly Deco™ (colors according to design), Sulky Bobbin & Sulky 30 wt. Cotton (to match felt) 1 sheet of Felt (or scraps at least 5″ square, depending on embroidery design size) Stabilizers: Sulky Sticky+™ & Sulky Solvy® Organ® size 90/14 Embroidery Needles Animal feltie design, such as a Llama or Sloth (shown: Girl Llama Feltie…
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Garment Sewing for Beginners & Beyond
Garment Sewing – Yes, you can! If it’s been a while since you did any garment sewing, or you’ve never tried sewing a garment, now’s the time to give it a try! In the second Summer Sewing Session of 2021, beginning August 2, sewing star Meg Healy will teach you how to draft, sew and embellish the all-new DIY Lounge Wrap pattern. The Session is $14.99 for a limited time (you must register before Aug 2 to get this discount!), and then it goes up to $19.99 (still a great value!). Pattern Particulars This garment sewing pattern is a loose-fitting wrap, easily dressed up or down depending on the fabric…
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Multipurpose Bag – Free Pattern from Sulky
Multipurpose Bag Create a large multipurpose bag that’s great for corralling laundry or sports equipment in a stylish, personalized way. This bag is lined with laminated cotton, making it easily cleanable is damp items get thrown in by mistake. Plus, it’s embroidered with a personalized monogram, making it a great gift for a Grad, Lad or Lady in your life. BAG SUPPLIES Sulky Poly Deco™ Bright Navy (construction & topstitching) & coordinating colors (embroidery) Sulky PolyLite™ (embroidery bobbin thread) Organ Needles Top Stitch 80/12 (for construction & embroidery) Sulky Stiffy™ (embroidery) KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Removable fabric marker, such as Sulky Chalk Pencil Wonder Clips 48” of 44”-wide Slate…
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Hooded Towel Embroidery How-Tos
Hooded Towel how to personalize a hooded towel with machine embroidery A hooded towel makes a great gift for a little one, either for a birthday or summer fun package. Read on to learn how to add machine embroidery to a hooded towel blank that’s already trimmed with cute fabric. This project is easily completed in two hours or less, depending on the complexity of the chosen design. Keep things simple with a name or monogram, or choose a motif that speaks to the recipient’s interests. SUPPLIES Hooded Towel Blank Sulky Poly Deco™ Thread Organ® size 80/12 Top Stitch Needle Sulky Sticky+ Stabilizer Sticky+ Slitting Pen Sulky Bobbin Thread Machine…
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Graduation Gifts – Ideas to Sew & Embroider
5 Graduation Gifts for your Students As graduation day approaches, it’s time to create some handmade gifts to celebrate your favorite grad! Personalize these great gift ideas with machine embroidery to not only label the item that may be taken to college, but also add a sentimental touch to the gifts. TOWEL SET Send your grad off to the dorms with a monogrammed towel set. Include a bath sheet, wash cloth and hand towel in school colors, complete with a monogram to tie them all together. Or send her off with a beach towel with plenty of sunscreen and a cute hat. For younger grads, preschoolers off to Kindergarten…
