How to Make a Quilted Jacket with Scraps
See how Katie Kortman planned out and designed this quilted jacket with fabric scraps, and get tips for how you can do it too! More …
Serger Tips for Jogger Pants
Joggers are the ideal pants—they have all the comfort of traditional loungewear. Plus, jogger pants are very easy to make yourself! More …
How to Sew a Narrow Hem: On-Set Tailoring Tips
Here’s a quick trick you can use to shorten a button-down dress shirt using a piece of Buckram to sew a narrow hem. More …
How to Embroider on Printed Fabric
Add a little texture and depth to a printed fabric using simple embroidery motifs. Check out some tips for brainstorming color and design! More …
T-Shirt Upcycle: Transform a Crew Neck into a V-Neck
It’s time to change up that wardrobe a bit! Any t-shirt can be stylish, but make it your own by transforming that crew neck to a V-neck! More …
Matching Fabric Design on Seams
When you’re sewing, there is nothing better than a beginner who recognizes the importance of matched-up seams! The best part? It’s not that hard. It just takes a little more time and, depending on the pattern repeat, only a little more fabric. More …
Reversible Baby Bloomer
Here is a simple method to sew a reversible baby bloomer (diaper cover) using your own favorite pattern. Pair these little bloomers with your favorite reversible sundress. More …
Garment Sew Along Part 7: Cuffs
Surprisingly, cuffs are attached to the garment using similar steps as the collar. This pattern calls for cuffs to be made out of one solid piece, which is folded in half. More …
How to Draft Your Own In-Seam Pocket for Skirts and Dresses
Have you ever found a fabulous skirt or dress pattern, sewn it all up and realized afterward . . . “Hey wait! There are no pockets!” Can someone please tell me why on earth patterns are still being drafted without pockets? We’re sewing our own clothes! Let’s have pockets in all the dresses and skirts More …
Pointed Princess Seam Pattern Manipulation Tutorial
Hello Everyone! My name is Fabian Renteria. I am a Fashion Designer based in Los Angeles, California and currently an Advanced Fashion Design student at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). I am thrilled to be bringing you my very first post here on the BERNINA, WeAllSew Blog! If you are a fashion More …
You Can Make a Bralette, Part 2: Tips and Tricks
Bras Featured: Maris Bra by Madalynne Intimates and Jordy Bralette by Emerald Erin Today I am here to give you a few tips and tricks for sewing bralettes. In the previous post we talked about Materials (fabrics and notions), so check that out to start at the beginning! First, lets start with what BERNINA parts More …
You Can Make a Bra! Part 1: Materials
I bet there are other people out there just like me, who look at the world of bra-making and think “that looks way too hard for me!” Or maybe you think “Why would I make a bra if I can just buy one? I am here to tell you today that making a bra (or More …