I hope this video is helpful to anyone who has just bought a Brother sewing machine, or specifically one of Brother’s Q Series sewing machines. I’m walking through the accessories that come with the Brother NQ900 Stylist sewing machine including: a walking foot a quilting foot a jumbo extension bed (seriously — this thing is […]
When I first heard about sideways sewing, I didn’t really understand. Because, for real, a sewing machine can’t sew SIDEWAYS. Can it? Well, brace yourselves… It can! Brother Q Series sewing machines have a super cool feature called sideways sewing, and that’s exactly what it is — the feed dogs move the fabric sideways as you […]
Pillows are an inexpensive way to update the look of a room. By incorporating new colours or fabric trends into your existing decor, or by replacing your soft furnishings entirely, you can change up your style in a snap. And, fortunately, pillows are easy to make! Here’s a pillow that’s easy to sew that doesn’t require […]
I coudn’t count how many times someone has told me “I have a sewing machine — and it’s still in the box!” Seriously! But I can understand why. It can be overwhelming to open something new. You have to figure out what all the pieces are, you have to know how to set it up, […]
The machine I’m sewing on right now is a Brother NQ900, which is Brother’s Stylist sewing machine and part of their Q Series. The Brother Q Series sewing machines are jam-packed with great features that I’m all about these days including: Lots of space between the needle and the machine arm (You don’t have to struggle […]
You know Brother. They’re the Japanese company behind great printers, great sewing machines, and that amazing ScanNCut machine. (Seriously! Have you played with that thing? It’s on my Christmas wish list every year! Hello, Santa…) I’m doing some exciting things with Brother over the next few months that I can’t wait to share with you. […]
I LOOOOOOOVE sewing invisible zippers! Ever since I mastered how to do it properly, it’s my go-to zip. (I rarely install a regular zipper anymore just because I find invisible zippers so much easier to sew in.) I have lots of tricks for installing an invisible zipper, and I’ll be sure to share them all […]
People ask me all the time about buying a sewing machine. “How much should I really spend on a sewing machine?” “Can I get away with using my mom’s old sewing machine?” They also want to know what to look for when buying a sewing machine. I show Tracy Moore and the Cityline audience three types […]
I stopped by Morning Live to show host Annette Hamm how the technology of sewing has changed, how sewing machines are suitable for every skill level (even kids!), and how a variety of projects can be made once you know how to sew. Watch here… ***** Annette Hamm: Well, sewing has become a very hot trend […]
