Use applique to sew a sewing machine on a quilt or tote bag! If I took an art class and had to pick something and paint a study, it would be a sewing machine. What other item is the object of all my daydreaming? Two of my kids are currently taking a summer art class and I’m sure that’s why I’m even thinking about it.
And that’s the reason why this month I stitched up my sewing machine appliqué design into a Sewing Machine Art Study.
My Bernina 1530 was my inspiration for this applique pattern. Isn’t she cute? Of course, I took some liberty and moved the screen down to the side so I could put the heart at the top.
There are some oddly placed seams in this little wall hanging, and that’s because I originally thought I was making a tote bag and two zipper pouches. After I changed my mind about that, I had to do some creative quilt-as-you-go to hide it (mostly). Then I used black binding to frame it like a real piece of art. 🙂
If you want to make one too, just prepare one sewing machine applique in each size and sew them to a 13 1/2” x’ 32” background.
The Love Sewing Machine Applique Pattern download includes my cute little sewing machine design in three different sizes, plus mirror images of the same sewing machine applique in case you are using paper-backed fusible web like HeatnBond (my favorite method).
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
Disclosure: some of my posts contain affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links I may receive a small commission, so thank you for supporting SewCanShe when you shop! All of the opinions are my own and I only suggest products that I actually use. 🙂
Learn how to quilt a flower motif on all your quilts! This is the last video in my Color By Number Quiltalong video series where I show you how to quilt an easy flower motif. You might be able to quilt this flower design using a ruler that you already have, so I’ll show you how to quilt it using 2 different quilting rulers from my collection. I’ll also show you how to easily quilt this design without a quilting ruler at all, so don’t miss the video!
Whoever made up the phrase ‘I can’t even sew a straight line!’ didn’t know what they were talking about because sewing a straight line is one of the hardest things to master.
That’s why I’m so glad there are lots of tools (and a few tricks) available to us to make it much easier to sew straight. Because let’s face it: having straight seam lines, topstitching, edgestitching, and sometimes quilting can make your project look a lot more professional.
“Ooh, you SHOP for a living? That must be much be so much fun!”
When I tell people about my job—costume design and styling for the entertainment industry— and that much of the work revolves around shopping, they are often amazed to learn that such a position even exists. And when I explain that “shopper” is an actual job title, and that pretty much every theatrical production, film, and television show employs one or more shoppers, I’m often presented with questions about what the job entails, or how to get into the field.
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I love it! Thank you for the gift of a free pattern. Also, I too have a 1530! Love that machine — use it often even though I have a 780 that I got as a anniversary gift from the hubby a year ago. I will never give up my 1530!!!
Thank you very much sewmama for the free giveaway! Recently I saw Pat Sloan do a sewing machine quilt it is so good and have been try to get the pattern despite a number of emails. I do understand she gets hundreds of emails and she is a very busy person so I greatly thank you for sparing her any work on my behalf. Now when I finish my current projects I will be able to make a sewing machine quilt for myself and my best friend. Julie Beard Adelaide South Australia. julie714@adam.com.au
I love it! Thank you for the gift of a free pattern. Also, I too have a 1530! Love that machine — use it often even though I have a 780 that I got as a anniversary gift from the hubby a year ago. I will never give up my 1530!!!
I use my Juki for quilting and most straight stitch sewing but I’ll never give up my Bernina 1530 either. She’s such a sweetheart! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much sewmama for the free giveaway! Recently I saw Pat Sloan do a sewing machine quilt it is so good and have been try to get the pattern despite a number of emails. I do understand she gets hundreds of emails and she is a very busy person so I greatly thank you for sparing her any work on my behalf. Now when I finish my current projects I will be able to make a sewing machine quilt for myself and my best friend. Julie Beard Adelaide South Australia. julie714@adam.com.au
Julie I never saw your email.. i wrote you a note today.
Where can I find the tutorial for the modern vintage square pincushion? I have looked but can’t find it.
I love your Super cute pattern!
Thank you for this lovely pattern. I definite must make. 🙂
Thank you!
Thank you for this applique.
I just received an email from you saying this was available. Went to check it out on your Etsy page and it said it was sold out.
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Sorry about the that! I don’t know why Etsy lets digital items run out. All fixed! 🙂