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Learn & Create

Tie on Pockets
Sick of washing tissues in your jeans or your favourite dress has false pockets (or you forget to put some into your latest garment)?This modern rendition of 18th-century pockets means you can take them off before you launder, keep important things with you from outfit to outfit and make them as deep and decorated as you like.Just make sure you tie them on properly or the ghost of Lucy Locket will haunt you.Requireme

6th Jan 2021

Retro Rescue Apron
Create this super cute apron and put your own personal spin on it. This apron would make the perfect gift for your family and friends or even something to make for yourself. Credit the image to Kellie Brown winner of the September SewAlong in Australian Sewing Advice and Inspiration Facebook group.Optional Embroidery instructions are included to create monograms with the HyperFont software. If you want to i

11th Aug 2016

How to use the Darning / Embroidery / Pogo Foot
The Darning / Embroidery / Pogo Foot can be used for free-motion quilting, thread painting, monograms, and even for repairing torn areas. This foot is one of the most versatile sewing accessories in your sewing room.The Darning / Embroidery / Pogo Foot has a small opening through which the needle passes while sewing. When the presser foot is down and the Darning / Embroidery / Pogo Foot is in use, the foot raises and

27th May 2016

Sew What's Free-Motion Sewing?
To create texture in your projects, try free-motion sewing.To set up free motion sewing, cover (or lower) the feed dogs with the Darning Plate from the accessory compartment. Remove the presser foot and shank, then attach the Darning/Embroidery Foot. Select a straight stitch and begin making circular motions on the fabric until it is completely filled in. Do not worry if the stitches are not uniform. Cross the thread

18th Feb 2016

Monogrammed Tote Bag
Create monogrammed market bags to co-ordinate with your entire wardrobe! Personalise the bag by designing a large monogram using HyperFont and Editing software of your Singer Futura Sewing and Embroidery Machine.Great for hens and bridal parties! Materials Needed: One 20” x 32” fabric for outside of bag One  20” x 32” fabric for lining One 20” x 32” firm fusible fabric interfacing

20th Oct 2015