Category: Tips & Tricks

Meet the Experts: Debbi Lashbrook

April 30, 2012 WeAllSew

Meet Debbi Lashbrook, educator and trainer for BERNINA of America, Inc. Her blog posts include “Spirograph Quilt,” “Decorative Stitches à la CutWork” and “Audition Applique Fabrics in Your Embroidery Software.”
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My Favorite Thread Rack

April 24, 2012 Kaysie Oldani

This is my favorite way to organize my thread stash! I like that I can hang the racks or stand them … More

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My Newest Favorite Thing – TAP!

April 19, 2012 Susan Fears

I am over the moon over TAP! Transfer Artist Paper! It’s the best method for transferring images to anything!!! Check out Virtual BERNINA Club at Participating Dealer Stores in April to see what I’ve done with it. … More

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Writing a Book – The Sewing Machine Classroom

April 18, 2012 WeAllSew

Nothing is so rewarding as seeing all the pieces of a book come together after months upon months of writing and sewing! … More

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Audition Applique Fabrics in Your Embroidery Software

April 16, 2012 Debbi Lashbrook

I love BERNINA Embroidery Software 6 for many different reasons, but one of my favorites is the ability to preview fabrics on an appliqué design before even sewing one stitch. … More

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Not Just for Shoes

April 10, 2012 Jo Leichte

In the corner of my sewing room, between the doorway and a bookcase, hangs one of my favorite organizers — an over-the-door, clear plastic shoe caddy. … More

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FREE is Always Fabulous! Free Craftsy.com Sewing Class ($60 value)

April 5, 2012 WeAllSew

Now is the perfect time to hone your sewing skills and learn some new techniques. The best part? BERNINA is offering you this $60 online course for free! … More

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Tags and Name-Tape With Lettering Stitches

March 27, 2012 Erika Mulvenna

If you have lettering included on your sewing machine along with the Memory feature, you can quickly create custom tags and name-tape with ribbons or trims.

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Couching Fancy Fibers

March 26, 2012 Lisa Klingbeil

My favorite part of making the Stitch ‘n’ Bloom Welcome Spring Banner was embellishing it with decorative threads. Couching fancy fibers over the borders of the banner add movement, texture and interest!

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Just Sew It: Monogramming

March 22, 2012 Susan Beck

If you missed the webinar last week on Basic Machine Monogramming, it’s not too late. Visit www.berninausa.com and click on … More

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Entredeux Heirloom Sewing Tip

March 8, 2012 WeAllSew

Entredeux means “between two” in French. It is a narrow strip of batiste with tiny square holes down the center of the strip. I love to use it between two seams and when joining lace to fabric. Gives the dainty vintage effect I love! … More

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Online Fabric Shopping

March 5, 2012 Stacy Schlyer

If you haven’t shopped for material online before, this can often be a nerve wracking experience. Let Stacy give you a few great tips to make your online fabric shopping experience a good one. … More

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