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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Give your well-loved T-shirt a facelift by following this tutorial on how to add lace. More …
Sleeves and Side Seams More …
After picking out the fabric, cutting out the pattern, and learning about the different types of stitches in garment sewing in our previous posts, we are finally ready to begin sewing! If you have been following along with the other posts, you can see just how much goes into creating garments before even sitting down More …
Slips are a such a wonderful basic to have as part of your lingerie wardrobe and they are a great project to start with if you are new to working with silk charmeuse. In this series of blog posts, you’ll learn how to draft, cut and sew your own custom half-slip. More …
Many knit fabrics can be difficult to sew on, but stitching with a twin needle can help your hemming and altering go easier. Get that store-bought quality everyone is looking for, but do it yourself with a twin needle and a basic hemming technique! More …
