Category: Tips & Tricks

BERNINA 830 LE VIP Events – December 2011

January 15, 2012 Debbi Lashbrook

Another BERNINA VIP retreat for the 830 LE just finished! Attendees had great fun completing projects using the 830 LE and the BERNINA 380. They not only learned more about the 830 LE, but also about an assortment of wonderful BERNINA accessories.

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Altitude Design Summit 2012, Salt Lake City, Utah

January 10, 2012 WeAllSew

We are very proud to announce that BERNINA will be part of this year’s Altitude Design Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah, January 18-21, 2012! … More

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Thread Painting with Style — Nancy Prince

January 9, 2012 WeAllSew

Thread Painting with Style is a comprehensive reference book that walks the reader through all the supplies and techniques needed for successful thread painting and thread sketching. … More

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Top 10 2012 New Year’s Re-SEW-lutions

January 8, 2012 WeAllSew

In December we asked you to share your 2012 New Year’s Re-SEW-lutions on our BERNINA USA facebook fanpage, and judging by the wonderful response there are a whole lot of you planning on sewing with a purpose this year. So, without further ado, here are your TOP 10 Re-SEW-lutions!

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Alternate Use for Artificial Christmas Tree Bags

January 7, 2012 Jeanne Delpit

I just learned a great tip from quilt designer and author Anita Grossman Solomon! Check out her You Tube video and see another wonderful use for those large artificial Christmas tree storage bags. … More

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Sewing Sheer Fabrics – French Seams

January 6, 2012 Debbi Lashbrook

It’s easy to sew beautiful French seams in a sheer blouse using BERNINA’s exclusive Temporary Altered Memory feature. Your BERNINA machine remembers stitch settings as long as you keep the machine on—a great benefit when you have to toggle between stitches as you must when making French seams. … More

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Thread Organization – Isacord Thread Trays

January 4, 2012 Lisa Klingbeil

I’m getting a jump start on my New Year organization with these new, sturdy Isacord thread trays — they happen to fit perfectly in this deep drawer and stack easily as well. The Isacord thread cones snap onto the tray, so it’s easy to lift out without spilling! … More

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BERNINA on The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television

December 30, 2011 WeAllSew

BERNINA is featured on an upcoming episode of The Balancing Act airing on Lifetime Television!

How to Build a Power Wardrobe with Stylish “Cents”

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BERNINA Dual Feed – Matching Plaids

December 29, 2011 Debra Rutledge

My passion is garment sewing and because I am a perfectionist, I am very critical of my work. Matching plaids and repeated patterns is one of the areas where I am the most critical. The BERNINA Walking Foot #50 is the foot I would use for this in the past, but NOW I use the built-in Dual Feed system of the BERNINA 8-Series machines. … More

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Cover Girl! Creative Machine Embroidery January 2011

December 27, 2011 Susan Fears

Check out the January 2012 Issue of Creative Machine Embroidery! I was so excited to have my project featured on the cover! … More

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Fiberella on the BERNINA Rotary Punch Tool

December 25, 2011 WeAllSew

Greetings! I’m Paula Scaffidi from www.fiberella.com. Over the last couple of years I worked with BERNINA International to develop the new BERNINA Rotary Punch Tool #45. BERNINA really did engineer the tool-of-my-Fiberella-dreams and I’m so happy it’s time to share it with you!

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A Heart Pocket for Nola

December 23, 2011 Debbi Lashbrook

Software adds so much to your embroidery capabilities and possibilities! One of the best opportunities exists in scanning the item to be embroidered and perfectly placing your designs on the scanned image. Nola’s printed coveralls were a perfect opportunity to embellish the pocket with her name.

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