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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 and viscose describe the same fibre in embroidery thread. Viscose offers a soft, subtle sheen; polyester is especially useful for frequently washed or heavily used textiles.

Our experience with the Brother Innov-is F580: this combination machine sews, quilts and embroiders up to 180 × 130 mm. We explain its operation, strengths and limits and who it genuinely suits.

Velcro patches can be swapped and reused. Learn how to embroider the patch with hook backing and attach the loop side to the carrier.

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.

A recap of the Make ma! Sewing Machine Festival in Hamburg on 26 and 27 September 2025: workshops, machines, community, photos and 100 years of family history.

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.

Marit and Mark's sewing podcast Sewcial Club combines expert knowledge with real-life sewing experiences. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon Music.

Many people want to create their own designs with their embroidery machine – ideally at no extra cost. In this article, we'll show you which free embroidery software is available, what its limitations are, and which affordable alternatives are truly worth recommending.

Learn how to embroider freestanding patches on Ultra Solvy: hoop the film, secure and trim the patch fabric, stitch the satin edge and remove residue.

Leather and faux leather can be embroidered when the material, needle, backing and design work together. A test sample prevents visible perforation, hoop marks and avoidable damage.

With the right technique, webbing can be easily embroidered – without slipping or needle breakage. In this article, we'll show you how to secure webbing with Filmoplast, what thread you need, and which needle is ideal. Includes a video from our livestream.

The BERNINA B 500 is a dedicated embroidery machine with free arm, an embroidery area up to 400 × 150 mm and a jumbo bobbin. Our practical review assesses operation, stitch quality, limits and ideal users.

Which embroidery machine accessories are genuinely useful? This practical guide sorts stabiliser, needles, thread, scissors, marking tools and extras by purpose.