Category: Tips & Tricks

Creating Embroidery Placement Guidelines in My Label 3D Pattern Software

October 14, 2011 Debbi Lashbrook

The jeans pattern for My Label 3D Fashion Pattern Software provides a perfect canvas for the new “Flores de Mexico” embroidery collection #12351 from OESD. Plan embroidery motif placement on your 3D mannequin, then print pattern pieces with the embroidery placement marks printed on them! … More

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QuiltMotion Sampler Quilt

October 13, 2011 Debra Rutledge

When QuiltMotion Software was first introduced earlier this year, I immediately knew this was a product I wanted to become better acquainted with even though I’m not a quilter. QuiltMotion provides a way to do an all-over pattern on fabric to create that one-of-a-kind project for home décor, fashion accessories, and apparel. … More

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Holiday Serging & Simple Sewing — Friday, Oct.14

October 12, 2011 Jo Leichte

The holidays are only two months away! Have you started your gift-making? Join Jo for “Holiday Serging & Simple Sewing,” a webinar on quick and easy gifts you can make on your serger, along with a few fast sewing and embroidery projects. … More

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An Old Dog Learns a New Trick About French Seams

October 6, 2011 WeAllSew

A French seam is a seam within a seam. Lezette — a BERNINA National Artisan and designer for the Children’s Corner, taught French seams the same way for over 30 years, until a student suggested an alternative technique. See how easy they are to stitch using these simple steps! … More

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The City Quilter in the New York Times!

October 6, 2011 WeAllSew

The City Quilter, a BERNINA dealership in New York City, was featured in the Sunday, October 2nd Metro Section of the New York Times! … More

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The Foot Book: Gathering Feet

October 5, 2011 Susan Beck

Learn about using Gathering Foot #16 as you make a page to add to your own Foot Book. It’s a fun and creative way to explore all of the presser feet that BERNINA has to offer — easy and stress-free because you make it up as you go along!
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Through the Needle ONLINE Issue #8

October 3, 2011 WeAllSew

The newest issue of Through the Needle ONLINE is out! And it’s filled with an assortment of sewing, embroidery, and quilting projects to inspire all stitches, from beginning to advanced. … More

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Selecting a Needle for Machine Embroidery

September 28, 2011 WeAllSew

Wonder which embroidery needle is best for your project? Kay explains the differences between embroidery needles and how to choose the right one for your machine embroidery project. … More

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Tips for Teaching Children to Sew

September 26, 2011 Juliette Lanvers

Inspired to teach someone to sew? Pass along your knowledge to keep the craft of sewing alive! If you see yourself taking an apprentice in the future, below are a few thoughts that might help you along the way.

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BERNINA University 2011 — San Antonio, TX

August 25, 2011 Jeanne Delpit

Another BERNINA University has come and gone! But what a grand time was had by all in San Antonio, Texas! … More

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Rediscovering Wonder Tape

August 18, 2011 Susan Beck

Wonder Tape — What’s YOUR favorite use for this WONDER-ful notion? … More

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From Basic to Wow Jacket

August 9, 2011 Debbi Lashbrook

My Label 3D Fashion Pattern Software is great for previewing the placement and size of embroidery designs on a garment pattern. It’s like walking into a dressing room before sewing! … More

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