Under Wraps – Mummy Pillow Slipcover
by Stacy Schlyer
How to Sew an Heirloom Dress
There are certain elements that make a garment an “Heirloom Garment”. Those elements, now machine done, are sewing techniques once called Fine French Hand Sewing and were popular in the late 1800’s to the 1920’s. Fine fabrics, delicate French laces and Swiss Embroideries are all elements of an Heirloom Garment. These types of fabrics and More …
Stardust Quilt-along: Stabilizers for Embroidery in Quilts
Hey there! I’m BERNINA Expert Amanda Murphy and, as part of the Stardust Quilt-Along, I wanted to share with you how I prep embroidery for incorporation into a quilt. High quality quilting cottons, while densely woven and easy to work with, aren’t quite substantial enough to support an embroidery over time. Because of this, I More …
Halloween Mini Treat Bag Tutorial
Create this Halloween mini treat bag that makes a great gift for friends, teachers and trick-or-treaters. More …
Bow Cuff Upcycle
Learn how to transform sleeves with a decorative cuff. The gathered bow-like look on this shirt cuff is shockingly easy to create and adds a slightly feminine detail. It looks adorable on a shirt sleeve but could also be easily translated to the bottom cuff on kid’s leggings. More …
Circular Embroidery Attachment #83 Tips and Techniques
We recently asked our readers during National Sewing Month in September, “Which presser feet or accessories would you like to learn more about?” and noticed right away there were lots of comments about the BERNINA Circular embroidery attachment #83! This unique attachment allows you to sew and embroider perfect circles or semicircles and is easily screwed directly More …
Free-motion Couching with Adjustable Ruler Foot #72 and Couching Inserts
Get tips and tricks on embellishing the surface of your project with free-motion couching using the BERNINA Adjustable Ruler Foot #72 and Couching Inserts. More …
Cold Shoulder Tops Three Different Ways
Cold shoulder tops are one of the trendiest looks for fall. They’re easy to dress up or down depending on your mood and are perfect for both hot or cool weather. But you don’t need a special pattern or a trip to the store to create this look for yourself – just head into your More …
DIY Award Rosette Ribbons
These ribbon rosettes are a great way to make someone feel special, or to decorate a package. You can attach a pin-backed button at the center, or make them into prizes. They go together easily and quickly. A pink rosette for the Sweet Sixteen birthday girl. An all-black version with an “Over the Hill” birthday More …
DIY Wire-edged Ribbon
Learn how to make your own wire-edged ribbon using your overlocker. Get tips on how to manage the wire through the machine with these step-by-step instructions, and use this technique with leftover strips of fabric to create structured bows to decorate for all the seasons! More …
Free-Motion Stitching with BERNINA Stitch Regulator
The BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) makes it easy to sew regular and consistent free-motion stitching with little or no experience. More …
DIY Halloween Projects From WeAllSew
Wondering what to stitch-up this Halloween? Have a look at these spookingly cute projects. More …
