Best Feet for Patchwork and Quilting
by WeAllSew
Tool Caddy Thread Catcher Tutorial
I sat in an armchair the other day to do a bit of hand-stitch finishing on a project and found myself with a lap full of thread, scissors, clips, and needles. It wasn’t easy to balance it all, there was lots of dropping this-and-that, plus I left a bunch of thread bits and scraps all More …
Unconventional Design Challenge with bernette 38
For my final class project at the University of Nebraska for my major in Fashion Design and Textiles, I had to create a garment using unconventional materials. Me and my project partner, Abbie Adams, decided to use inspiration from the 2018 Chanel Spring Collection. We wanted to incorporate inspiration from the clear vinyl material of More …
Make the BERNINA Block of the Month Quilt
BERNINA Educator Nina McVeigh created our Block of the Month quilt to help you improve your piecing and quilting techniques. These fun, colorful blocks were inspired by the Sun Print fabric collection designed by artist and fabric designer Alison Glass. Sun Print is a vivid mix of intricate line work and appealing motifs. These rainbowy fabrics are paired perfectly More …
Tips and Tricks for Sewing Knits
Welcome to our 125 years celebration of the BERNINA company! We’re celebrating by bringing you lots of inspiration and focusing on the technique of sewing knits and stretchy fabrics, and giving you the chance to win a fun prize package! Scroll down to the bottom of the post to find the giveaway. Before you tackle your first More …
Overlocker Care and Cleaning Tips
Showing your machines a little TLC is key to maintaining a trouble-free relationship. Just like your sewing machines, your overlocker needs some regular cleaning and oiling. Unlike your sewing machine, knowing when to do this varies more from person to person. You will learn quickly that an overlocker/serger creates much more lint than a sewing More …
We are Celebrating National Sewing Machine Day BIG!
It is time to celebrate! And we are celebrating National Sewing Machine Day BIG this year! We have exciting news! In celebration of our 125th Anniversary on National Sewing Machine Day, a larger-than-life BERNINA sewing machine statue is making its debut in Chicago’s Pioneer Court located at 401 N. Michigan Avenue today, June 13. It’s More …
Fabric and Fiber Scarf Tutorial
BERNINA Ambassador, Heidi Lund, shares her technique for creating a fabric and fiber glitzy scarf. Dig out some silk scraps, your favorite fibers both fuzzy and shimmering and some threads you adore. Materials to Make a Fabric and Fiber Scarf This scarf sample measures 10″ x 60″ 3-4 colors of Silk Dupioni (1/8 yard each More …
Raw Edge Appliqué Pillow with Q-Matic
Bench pillows are being seen everywhere these days! I wanted to create one using Q-matic on my Q 24 on the frame. I thought that it would be great to do a raw edge applique using fonts in the Art & Stitch Digitizing Software for longarm quilters that is included with Q-matic. However, I could More …
Hexie Block Zip Pouch
Hello, it’s Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table. I have three young girls and whenever a birthday invitation arrives, my handmade zipper pouches are ready to leave for a new home. They are always appreciated gifts and we love to make them! Today I’m sharing with you how to make my Hexie Block Zip Pouch using More …
Baby Shower Gifts to Sew
If there’s a little one on the way, it’s time to stitch up some of these gifts perfect for baby! From handmade baby quilts to baby booties and burp cloths, you’ll find the ideal free sewing project tutorial to make baby shower gifts from WeAllSew. Baby Quilts This super soft and cuddly baby quilt is More …
Bias Facing Tutorial
I love bias binding. I especially love to use it in the place of facings at the neckline and armholes. It’s my preferred finish when constructing garments sewn in sheer fabrics. Bias facing provides a cleaner finish without having a facing that shows through. And it’s simple to do. In these easy steps, I’ll walk More …
