Indice dei contenuti per Fall 2023 in Creative Machine Embroidery

Using machine embroidery quilting designs, you can create textured fabric without any piecing, which is a great way to show off the quilting motifs in your embroidery library. Software is helpful for planning the layout; if you don't have software, print several templates of the chosen quilt designs and place designs accordingly. The basic steps are quite simple. Cut the fabric about 4“ larger than needed, spray-baste the batting to the quilt top wrong side, and then place the fabric layers in the hoop to quilt. Once texturizing is completed, cut out the pattern pieces and finish the project. THREAD SELECTION Thread choice determines how the quilt lines appear. Use matching colors for a subtle monochromatic look. Or choose a contrasting color to emphasize the quilt lines. Variegated thread complements…

Since starting my textile repair business in 2018, I hear one thing from clients almost weekly: “I don't know if this is fixable.” Very occasionally they pull out an item that is absolutely in shreds and hope that I can make it new again. But most of the time the issue is very fixable! It just won't look exactly like it did before. I like to think of this type of mending as the item evolving with time. The item won't be the same as before, but that doesn't mean we need to throw it away. I use a lot of different techniques for visible and invisible mending. One of my favorites is freehand machine embroidery, because it's so versatile. I present two repairs here, a subtle rear-end mend on…

Download the Falling Leaves design from www.sewdaily.com/cme_reader_exclusives for free with code CMEFALL23. MATERIALS Supplies listed are enough for one pillow. + 2/3 yard of 44“ wide fabric (see “Source”) + 18“ square pillow form + 40 or 50 wt polyester thread + Embroidery or free-motion foot + Acrylic paints in green, yellow, orange & red + Fabric marking pen such as FriXion + Paintbrush + Falling Leaves design (see “Design”) CUT • From the fabric, cut one piece measuring 1“ wider on both sides than the pillow form. For the sample pillow, that's 19“ square. • The back is an envelope-style finish. To determine the two back rectangle pieces, take half the width of the front piece and add 5“. The height will stay the same as the front. For the sample pillow, that's a 19“ × 14½…

Download the Fall Flora design from www.sewdaily.com/cme_reader_exclusives for free with code CMEFALL23. MATERIALS + Six 5“ squares of fabric & batting + Wash-away stabilizer (see “Source”) + Embroidery or painter's tape + Duckbill scissors (optional) + Fall Flora Coaster embroidery design (see “Design”) PREPARE • Download the Fall Flora Coaster embroidery design and load it into the machine. tip If your machine has a larger hoop, you can stitch all four coasters simultaneously. Simply add the design four times to your embroidery software and then export for your specific machine. EMBROIDER • Hoop one piece of wash-away stabilizer on a 5½ “ embroidery hoop. • Place the hoop on the machine and embroider Step 1 to stitch the placement line. • Remove the hoop from the machine, but don't remove the project from the…

THE PERFECT EMBROIDERED BIB The front pocket of a pair of bib overalls is a great place to add customization with embroidery. Overalls are also a great garment that can transition from the fall months right into winter, depending on what you wear them over. Here are a couple great patterns and an embroidery design to spark some me-made garment inspiration. While not a true tank dress, the Shift to Shine Dress by Sew Daily is the perfect base for embroidery along the side of the front neckline. If sewn in a lightweight woven fabric such as linen, you would have the perfect pairing for this embroidery. SUMMER TO FALL: THE PERFECT TRANSITION Tank dresses are traditionally a summer garment, but what about taking this perfect layering piece and adding…

MATERIALS + Denim jacket + Paper-backed adhesive stabilizer + Coordinating embroidery thread + Chalk or removable fabric marker + Eye embroidery design (approx. 5.75“ × 6.75“; see “Design”) PREPARE • Decide on the desired design placement and mark the center point with a dot. In the featured sample, the design is placed in the middle center-back panel. • Hoop a piece of paper-backed adhesive stabilizer with the paper side up. Score an X through the center of the hoop with a pin. Peel back the paper to reveal the adhesive. • Find the horizontal and vertical center point of the hooped adhesive and mark with a pin. • Press the denim jacket onto the adhesive, aligning the marked center point with the pin in the adhesive. Finger press and smooth in place. Download the…

MATERIALS + Muslin + Fabric scraps + Single-sided fusible ultrafirm stabilizer & tear-away stabilizer (see “Sources”) + Fusible iron-on adhesive (see “Sources”) + Cardstock + Embroidery thread + Painter's tape + Postcard embroidery design (see “Design”) PREPARE • Download the postcard template from www.sewdaily.com/cme_reader_exclusives. Print on the piece of cardstock and cut each postcard to precisely 4“ × 6“. • From the muslin and ultra-firm stabilizer cut a 5“ × 7“ rectangle. • From the fusible iron-on adhesive cut a 4“ × 6“ rectangle. • Gather fabric scraps and cut into useable pieces. CONSTRUCT • With the muslin on a flat surface, place the first scrap right side up in the center. Align the second scrap right side down, along one raw edge of the first piece. Pin the fabric in place to the muslin. • Stitch…

Download the confetti design from www.sewdaily.com/cme_reader_exclusives for free with code CMEFALL23. MATERIALS + Two 15“ × 22“ pieces of woven fabric for main & lining + 15“ × 22“ & 9“ × 14“ piece of batting + 9“ × 14“ piece of clear vinyl + 12“ square holographic iron-on vinyl + Fabric scraps + 20“ zipper + 1½ yards of ¾“ double-fold bias binding + Duckbill scissors + Clips (see “Sources”) + SewTites (optional; see “Sources”) + Cutting machine (such as Cricut Maker) + 9½“ × 14“ hoop + Confetti Pouch design (see “Design”) CUT • From the main fabric, lining, and batting cut a 15“ × 22“ rectangle. From the clear vinyl cut a 9“ × 14“ piece. • Using a cutting machine, cut fourteen 1“ circles from the holographic iron-on vinyl. tip Cut the main fabric in a solid and…

Download the Pieced Pumpkin Trivet pattern from www.sewdaily.com/cme_reader_exclusives for free with code CMEFALL23. MATERIALS Supplies listed are enough for one 8“ pumpkin. + Six 1¾ “ × 8“ rectangles of orange fabric in varying shades + Two 4“ squares for corners + Two 2“ × 10“ rectangles for left and right border + Two 3“ × 10“ rectangles for top and bottom border + Two 6“ × 8“ rectangles for back + 8“ square Insul-Bright (see “Source”) + Cotton lining to fit hoop + Trivet embroidery design (see “Design”) PREPARE • Download the Trivet embroidery design and load into machine. • Cut the 4“ squares from corner to corner to create 2 triangles. Repeat with remaining 4“ square. • The back is an envelope-style finish to allow for a complete in-the-hoop project. Stitch one long side of…

MATERIALS + Premade or purchased corduroy pants + Liquid stabilizer (see “Sources”) + Water-soluble topper stabilizer (see “Sources”) + Pressure-sensitive sticky stabilizer (see “Sources”) + Seam ripper + Thread: embroidery, allpurpose & bobbin + Flower embroidery designs (see “Designs”) PREPARE • Prewash and dry your pants before embroidery. • Print and cut the templates of the pocket and leg designs. • Use the seam ripper to carefully remove the back pockets. Press the folded edge seams flat. • Open approximately 16“ up from the hem along each leg inseam to allow for embroidery. • Spray the liquid stabilizer on the pant legs and pockets, saturating the embroidery field. Hang for 10 minutes or until the product has absorbed into the fabric but is still damp. • Iron the fabric until it is smooth and stiff. The…

Download the scrunchie pattern from www.sewdaily.com/cme_reader_exclusives for free with code CMEFALL23. Floral Barrette MATERIALS + Barrette blank + Scrap of woven fabric and felt + Scrap of cardboard or cardstock + Stuffing or polyfill + Hand-sewing needle + Cut-away stabilizer + Floral embroidery design (see “Design”) PREPARE • Draw an oval shape on the cardboard around the outside edge of the barrette. The oval needs to be at least ½“ wider than the embroidery design. • Hoop the stabilizer and woven fabric with the right side up. • Download the embroidery design and load into machine. tip Be sure the scrap piece of fabric is larger than the barrette pattern. EMBROIDER • Place the hoop onto the machine and embroider the design, changing colors as needed. • Remove the hoop from the machine and the project…

Customizing denim jeans and jackets with embroidery produces an instant unique, high-end look. Follow these steps for machine embroidery success. • Wash and dry your denim fabric or garment well to prevent any later shrinkage. • Pick a fairly dense design to ensure that the stitching shows up on the denim background. • Linework designs may be too thin and lose impact on a variegated denim fabric. • Mediumweight cut-away stabilizer is best for denim embroidery, given denim's ability to stretch and shift. • If needed, take apart jean or jacket seams for access to embroidery areas, then restitch the seams later along the original seam lines.…

FABRIC COLOR PALETTE This look is all about drama, with a little classic thrown in for good measure. Sheer black chiffon, voile, or even silk embroidered with a simple floral design. Classic wool suiting in dark, moody colors. Black poplin for the trench would be ideal. Très chic! PATTERNS Look for loose, flowy top patterns with a tie neck and long sleeves. Structured trouser patterns with wide legs would be perfect for this look. A classic trench coat pattern is always a great staple for any wardrobe. Don't forget a beret! The Béret Brodé pattern in this issue would be perfect. EMBROIDERY DESIGNS Create this look by choosing designs that can be stitched all over the sheer top fabric. Think about florals that will work all year round. FINAL TOUCHES…

PLANNING FOR SHEER EMBROIDERY When embroidering for a garment design, it's easiest to choose a simple design that uses basic garment shapes rather than multiple seams. This is especially true of sheer garments. When purchasing fabric for your project, be generous in your yardage estimate. It's a good idea to allow yourself a little extra planning space (or in case of an “oops”). For easiest stitching, chalk the basic outline of each pattern piece and then cut loosely around the chalked outline. Although you can cut the design ahead of time, the slight drawing in of the fabric (compensation) caused by embroidering may mean that your garment pieces aren't perfectly shaped after embroidery. That's why you should leave some extra space outside the actual garment cutting lines. The vertical center…

Download the Camelia Beret pattern from www.sewdaily.com/cme_reader_exclusives for free with code CMEFALL23. MATERIALS + Camelia Beret pattern (see “Sources”) + Wool or blended felt (amount according to the pattern) + Wash-away stabilizer & topper (see “Sources”) + Painter's tape + Layered leaves embroidery design (see “Design”) PREPARE • Download the Camelia beret pattern. Print the pattern and cut out. • Measure the diameter of the upper pattern piece and add 2“ to the total. The sample diameter is 14“, so the result will be a 16“ square. • From the fabric and interfacing cut a square according to the measurement above. • From the topper cut a piece slightly larger than the design. • From the fabric cut 2 beret lower pieces. EMBROIDER • Load the design into the machine. Hoop the wash-away stabilizer.…

MATERIALS + Sweatshirt pattern (such as the Jarrah sweater by Megan Nielsen Patterns; see “Sources”) + 1½ yards of French Terry (see “Sources”) + Tear-away sticky stabilizer + Thread: all-purpose, bobbin & embroidery + Design placement application (see “Sources”) + Vine embroidery designs (approximately 9“ × 6“; see “Designs”) + Flower embroidery designs (approximately 3½ “ × 2½ “; see “Designs”) PREPARE • Cut pattern pieces from the fabric according to the pattern instructions. • Transfer all pattern markings. EMBROIDER • Hoop a piece of tear-away sticky stabilizer and remove the top film. • Stick the front sweatshirt piece right side up, centering the shoulder area within the hoop opposite side of the waist tie. • Load the vine design to the embroidery machine and place about 1“ in from the shoulder seam. • Embroider the…

MATERIALS + ¼ yard of fleece fabric + Scissors or rotary cutter + Clear acrylic ruler (see “Source”) + Fall Embroidery Collection (see “Design”) PREPARE • Cut out a rectangle of fabric that is 8“ × 72“. tip If your fabric isn't wide enough, cut two pieces that are 8“ × 36“ and stitch together on one end, creating the correct finished length. Download the Fall Embroidery Collection from www.sewdaily.com/cme_reader_exclusives for free with code CMEFALL23. • Measure up from the short end 5“ and mark with a chalk line. Cut up from the end until reaching the marked line. Continue cutting across the short end with each strip 1“ wide (A). • Tie a knot in each strip close to the chalk line. EMBROIDER • Download the scarf embroidery design from the Fall…

SHOP ALL THESE PATTERNS AT WWW.SEWDAILY.COM PIÑON PLEATED BLOUSE (Previously Sweet Pleats Blouse) Do you want to add some drama to your wardrobe with a timeless, comfortable design? Look no further—the Piñon Pleated Blouse is here! The pattern has been refreshed and now features box pleat details at the shoulder seams and back. Enjoy the loose and comfy silhouette with drop shoulders and a V-neckline with center front seam. Cuffed long sleeves complete this stylish ensemble. Rock it up or dress it down by crafting it in mediumweight linen or other woven fabric for a more structured look or use drapier fabrics such as rayon challis for a softer version. Get ready for a befittingly comfortable blouse that will bring out your unique style every time you wear it. HOSTA…

How did you get started in machine embroidery? I started working at a sewing and vacuum store in San Diego called Sew Pro's Sewing and Vacuum in 2001. It was there that I learned about machine embroidery. I was really fascinated by embroidery software and quickly learned how to use the Brother embroidery software. I especially like to create faces for my dolls and embroider them. What do you love most about the work you do? I love being creative. I enjoy making something from nothing and putting a little of myself into it. Instead of drawing, I take a character that I like and make it into a doll. My children and friends say that my dolls reflect the crazy, wild part of my personality that I don't exhibit…

ginger bailey (“Quilty Correspondence”—page 20) is a seamstress, teacher, traveler, bread baker, beekeeper, maker, and snail-mailer who has never met a craft she didn't like. Her passion is sharing the joy of creating with others. She calls the plains of Colorado home on her family farm where she dreams up unique ways to live life to its fullest. olga balasa (“Crafty Confetti Pouch”—page 32) has been sewing for over 30 years. Her vast knowledge and expertise have led her to discover numerous hacks and tricks that she loves to share with her followers on her blog. She is passionate about making great content that is helpful, fresh, engaging, fun, and simple— so that you can achieve professional results quickly and efficiently. ageberry.com helen frank (“Basic and Creative Repairs”—page 28) of…