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Die Fußball-WM 2026 ist da. Und auch wenn nicht alle sofort im Fanmodus sind: Ein kleines, selbst besticktes Projekt bringt vielleicht doch ein bisschen Sommer, Grillstimmung und positive Deutschland-Vibes in den Alltag.

Repairing clothes with a sewing machine: We show you 4 easy ways to neatly mend holes, seams, hems, and small damages yourself.

A relaxed get-together from June 25th - July 3rd, 2026 with other creatives, getting to know new products, clarifying open questions, plus a shopping voucher and a cold drink? Secure your spot now and come by!

Do you want to make your own patches and are looking for easy-to-understand instructions for clean results? In this post, we'll show you step-by-step how to create sew-on and iron-on patches with an embroidery machine, what materials you need, and what really matters for stabilization, outlining, and a clean finish.

Beautiful embroidery doesn't just start with the machine, but often with the accessories. The right embroidery machine accessories ensure greater precision, less frustration, and a much more relaxed process. In this post, we show you the products we consistently recommend in everyday use — from embroidery fleece and embroidery thread to embroidery needles and practical accessories for more order and comfort.

Sew a ruffled tablecloth in 3 steps – no pattern needed and quick to make. Perfect spring and summer sewing project for atmospheric garden days.

Hand-sewn egg hangers are quick and easy to make, and with their soft colors, they immediately bring a warm, friendly Easter mood to the table, to branches, or to gifts.

Marit Warncke's new novel, "Mit Fäden des Glücks" (With Threads of Happiness), will be released on March 24, 2026 – a heartfelt story for anyone who loves books and feels at home in the world of fabrics, threads, and creative heart projects. Whether as a gift for Easter, a birthday, or simply for yourself: This book is a wonderful recommendation for sewers and all who love handmade stories.

Everyone wearing the same thing? With our ideas for personalizing your clothes, they'll become something no one else has. And the annoying gift-giving question is solved too!

A small charm, a big heart for dogs. In our next livestream, we'll show you how to create an embroidered dog keychain directly on the embroidery machine – a small project perfect for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike.

What really matters, where you can save money, and what can backfire!

Many people buy "just any" version – and only later realize that they're missing precisely the one function: "creating an embroidery file from a photo" or "digitizing embroidery files completely on their own." With this overview, the decision is made in 60 seconds.

Rayon 40 or Poly 40? Here you can see in 3 minutes which embroidery thread really suits your project – with clear practical rules for shine, durability and washing.

Looking for a sewing and embroidery machine that's easy to use for beginners but offers a wealth of creative possibilities? The Brother F580 combines sewing and embroidery with intuitive operation via its color display – including horizontal sewing and in-the-hoop (ITH) projects directly in the hoop. In this post, I'll show you the advantages and the best projects to get you started.

With BadgeTex, our new patch fabric, it's especially easy: The patch base is now available in many colors and is perfect for club badges, children's patches, dog accessories, or durable patches for bags and backpacks. In this article, we'll show you step by step how to create professional patches with your embroidery machine – from the first stitch to the finished iron-on patch.

Want to embroider your own hook-and-loop patches? Our "Klätsches" technique shows you how easy it is to create professional-looking patches with a clean satin edge and a practical hook-and-loop backing. Explained step by step – for every embroidery machine, easy to follow.

In this livestream, we'll be creating an ITH pig – directly on the Brother Innov-is 880E. We'll show you how to turn felt, thread, and a clever embroidery design into a small 3D object, give you material tips, and answer your questions about machine embroidery live.

You want to do something creative at a relaxed get-together with friends – but setting up a large embroidery machine in a café is rather impractical. Hand embroidery is the perfect alternative: quiet, relaxing, and possible anywhere. That's exactly why we're going to learn hand embroidery now.

Two days packed with workshops, networking, fries, waffles, and tons of inspiration. Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us – and to everyone else: you really missed out! 😉

A well-chosen cutting tool can significantly influence the quality of your sewing or embroidery work. Key factors include sharpness, shape, material, and the specific intended use. Below you'll find important types of scissors, what to look for in them, and suitable bestsellers from the makema.de range.

Do you finally want to understand how embroidery software really works – without having to buy a huge course? In this free video course, you'll get a practical insight into Creativate Elite (formerly mySewnet Platinum) and see step by step how an appliqué embroidery file is created – right up to the finished embroidery on the Husqvarna VIKING Quartz 29.