Welcome to Luna’s Sewing Essentials for Starters! Setting up your sewing space can be as thrilling as it is daunting, especially when you’re new to the craft. As a passionate fashion designer, I’ve curated an extensive collection of sewing paraphernalia over time. Some items have become my sewing sidekicks, while others, not so much. I’m … Read more
Mastering the Art of Sewing Velvet Velvet, with its rich, sumptuous texture, can be a bit of a challenge for those new to sewing. From its tendency to slip and move while sewing, to leaving fuzzy remnants all over your workspace, velvet demands attention. But, oh, the allure! The softness, the sheen, the luxurious drape… … Read more
Silhouette Studio + Machine Embroidery: A Seamless Collaboration Guess what? Silhouette Studio can guide your Silhouette Cameo to snip applique fabric tailored for machine embroidery designs. The unique edge of Silhouette Studio over other software? You can seamlessly pull in embroidery design files, carving out precise cutting lines for applique fabric. No more awkward and … Read more
Hello Fellow Sewing Enthusiasts! It’s Luna here. My journey with my embroidery machine was full of surprises – I discovered it could not only handle in-the-hoop designs and free-standing lace, but also help me quilt! From piecing blocks to adding finishing stitches, the possibilities seemed endless. Edge-to-edge quilting became my go-to technique, simplifying the quilting … Read more
Did you know that despite the price hike at Dollar Tree, with items now costing $1.25 and the introduction of $3 and $5 sections, their craft supply aisle is still flourishing? I ventured to our neighborhood Dollar Tree recently and was excited to spot some fabulous sewing goodies! 1. Fabric Strip Packs Ever heard of … Read more
Turn a Dress Shirt into a Trendy Drawstring Backpack Ever thought about giving an old men’s dress shirt a second life? Let’s transform it into a stylish DIY drawstring backpack! This makeover is not only quick, taking just about 30 minutes, but also simple enough for sewing newbies to tackle. Why Upcycle Old Dress Shirts? … Read more
As a passionate fashion designer, I’ve spent countless hours with my Brother 1034D and 1034DX sergers, crafting pieces with impeccable seams. My journey with two sergers, each laden with either white or black thread, was not without its challenges. Thread changes turned from a chore to a near impossibility due to my struggles with a … Read more
Living close to two IKEA stores is fabulous! Although they’re not exactly next door, a recent doctor’s visit gave me an opportunity to explore one store nearby. I spent my extra hour wandering the vast aisles of IKEA, hunting down unique embroidery blanks and supplies to inspire my next designs. Here’s what I found: 1. … Read more
Introducing: The Self-Threading Sewing Machine Having difficulties with threading your sewing machine needle due to bad vision, unsteady hands, or simply tired of doing it manually? You might be in for a treat with the self-threading sewing machine. Why waste time trying to thread manually when the machine can do it all for you? Wondering … Read more
♀️ I adore playing with my embroidery software and crafting unique designs. With my jam-packed schedule, sometimes it’s a relief to snag a ready-made design or even a complimentary one. Let’s dive into my top picks for both free and affordable in-the-hoop embroidery patterns. Understanding In-The-Hoop Embroidery Designs In-the-hoop (ITH) embroidery designs are magical 3D … Read more