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Modern Heirloom Dress

May 8, 2012 Elva Mungai

The bodice of my Modern Heirloom Dress combines traditional heirloom techniques – lace insertion, entredeux, and Swiss-embroidered trims – with Spanish hemstitching. This technique was easy to stitch with the help of the new Spanish Hemstitch Attachment. … More

Make An Apron for Mom

May 5, 2012 WeAllSew

A handmade apron makes a wonderful gift, especially for Mother’s Day. Here are a handful of our favorite free apron projects and tutorials, including a vintage inspired apron pop bottle cozy! … More

The “Eighty-Dollar” Serged Top

May 1, 2012 Debbi Lashbrook

Nowadays, we usually don’t sew to save money, but this is one of those times when sewing really saved! My daughter has a birthday coming up soon and we were shopping about a month ago when she found a top that she loved….it was $80.00. … More

Meet Dress Upcycle Challenge Winner Erin Walker!

April 28, 2012 WeAllSew

It’s hard to believe my stroll into Beatnik Betty’s would turn out like this!! When BERNINA staff suggested I send a picture of my sewing room, I actually laughed out loud. My sewing room consists of an overcrowded and un-organized craft closet, and an old table my 2-year-old uses for crafts in our office/playroom! … More

Go Team!

April 23, 2012 Amanda Whitlatch

BERNINA Cutwork Software makes it so quick and easy to add custom applique to a garment. We were on our way … More

Stitch a Simple Spring Top

April 20, 2012 WeAllSew

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows you how she created a soft, simple and stylish top – and shows you how you can make one, too! … More

How to Sew a Maxi Skirt

April 12, 2012 Stacy Schlyer

Want an easy way to look stylish, but feel comfortable at the same time? Sew up a customized maxi skirt – easy to wear, high on fashion and simple to make. Now there’s a fashion trend worth following.
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Stylishly Protect Your Garments

March 30, 2012 WeAllSew

Protect your garments from dust by stitching up an adorable, personalized Dust Cover with this easy tutorial! … More

Paintstik T-Shirt Upcycle

March 28, 2012 WeAllSew

How do you breathe new life into a t-shirt that’s been around the block a few times? Start with paintsitcks, yarn, a little painter or artist tape and a #43 couching foot!

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Convertible Clutch/Shopping Bag Tutorial

March 23, 2012 WeAllSew

This super-clutch can transform from an everyday hand bag into a super shopping bag! Sara from Sew Sweetness shows you how to stitch one up. … More

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

Sewing Rocked at SXSW!

March 21, 2012 WeAllSew

For two jam-packed days at StyleX, the BERNINA Make & Take booth was buzzing with a wide range of people – from sewing machine virgins to up-and-coming fashion designers. The finished projects ranged from functional iPhone and iPad cases, to fashionably trendy mustaches all sewn on our B 380 model. … More

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