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How to Make a Leather Strap Tote

January 3, 2013 Rachel Faucett

Classic design meets modern twist. This cool tote with boxed bottom can carry anything you throw at (or in) it. The leather strap simplifies the design and accentuates your style. Clean, classic lines mean it’s easy to construct, so you go from zero to tote-and-go in less time. This will become your go-to tote! … More

Grandma Camp

December 27, 2012 Kerry Finn

Each summer we take our grandchildren for a few days and have “camp.” We move in a camper, fire pit, sleeping bags, pillows, swimsuits, and lots of snacks. This year we added two great-nieces and two more grandmas!
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Nearly 250 Christmas Boots!

December 20, 2012 WeAllSew

Donna Krebill, a customer of BERNINA Sewing Centers of Kansas City, sent me some photos of Christmas boots her quilt guild made for their local women’s shelter. They’ve been doing this for several years, supplying over 200 boots every Christmas – nearly 250 for 2012!
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How to Make a Faux Fur Capelet

December 20, 2012 Nicole Smith

Faux fur achieves true style in this simple, classic design. Go ahead and dress it up or down, wrap yourself in a bit of glam and make a striking entrance. Nothing draws the eye like feline elegance.
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Festive Finery

December 14, 2012 WeAllSew

Need some holiday sewing inspiration? Well, look no further, for today we’re sharing our favorite free wearable projects fit for your “festive finery”! … More

DIY Matching Pajamas for Christmas

December 13, 2012 WeAllSew

One of our favorite holiday traditions is the matching pajama pants the kids wear for Christmas. Growing up, my siblings and I would cluster together on the stairs every Christmas morning in our new pajamas, anticipation building, while our mother snapped the annual “waiting to open presents” photo. … More

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days in Zurich, Switzerland – Behind the Scenes With BERNINA

December 11, 2012 WeAllSew

We’d like to share a behind-the-scenes story with you from our BERNINA International team. Read all about the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days in Zurich, Switzerland, that took place from November 7-10 this year with various fashion highlights.
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Introducing Sewing Celebrity Mimi Goodwin!

December 5, 2012 Mimi G.

This week and the following we are visiting with our next BERNINA Sewing Celebrity, Mimi Goodwin, of Los Angeles, CA. This WAS sewing expert and founder of popular blog Mimi G. Style, learned how to sew at the age of 12. Like many of us, she began her career as a young Barbie doll clothes designer using her aunt’s scraps. Seeing her excitement, her dad bought her a sewing machine, her first, and she has been hooked ever since. … More

“Help a Dog Have a Home” T-Shirt

November 27, 2012 Debbi Lashbrook

When I first got BERNINA’s new PaintWork tool, my neighbor’s daughter, Riley, showed up at my doorstep with an adorable picture that she drew. She was raising money for the animal shelter. Little did she know her timing was perfect! … More

Jessica’s Wedding Gown, Part 2

November 20, 2012 Debbi Lashbrook

I am finally going to start my daughter’s wedding dress! She has made a decision on the style and the fabric and I’m ready to begin! Measurements have been taken, fabric has been purchased, and the “test” dress will be completed over the upcoming holiday.
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Sew an Apron to Show Your Graditude

November 16, 2012 WeAllSew

This year the day right before Thanksgiving is National Tie One On Day. Give an apron (or wrap an apron around a homemade baked gift) and pass it along to someone in need as a way to give thanks. We’re celebrating by sharing one of our favorite apron projects, the one yard “no-waste” apron. … More

T-Shirt Appliqué With AquaMesh Plus

November 15, 2012 Erika Mulvenna

I just learned this great trick for making some simple t-shirt applique shapes using OESD’s AquaMesh Plus paper-backed adhesive, water-soluble stabilizer! See how I added some shapes to perk up a plain t-shirt scarf, and get a quick how-to for making your own scarf from upcycled tees. … More

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