Technique: decorative stitches
How to Create Surface Design With Stitches
May 7, 2021
Erika Mulvenna
Create unique fabric surface designs with stitches using colored threads and simple stitches in your sewing machine. … More
Create unique fabric surface designs with stitches using colored threads and simple stitches in your sewing machine. … More
Rulerwork for Beginners Series, Part 7: Waves
January 12, 2021
Nina McVeigh
Part seven of our Rulerwork for Beginners Series is all about stitching waves—a very easy and versatile design. … More
Part seven of our Rulerwork for Beginners Series is all about stitching waves—a very easy and versatile design. … More
Reversible Baby Bloomer
November 27, 2020
Christina Kenkel
Here is a simple method to sew a reversible baby bloomer (diaper cover) using your own favorite pattern. Pair these little bloomers with your favorite reversible sundress. … More
Here is a simple method to sew a reversible baby bloomer (diaper cover) using your own favorite pattern. Pair these little bloomers with your favorite reversible sundress. … More
Fabulous Flatlock and Pintuck Placemat
September 21, 2020
gailpatricedesign
Welcome to the creative world of your L 850 overlocker! Have you ever wondered whether your overlocker can do more … More
Welcome to the creative world of your L 850 overlocker! Have you ever wondered whether your overlocker can do more … More
Red, White and Blue Star Banner
June 23, 2020
Angie Steveson
Decorate your home with this fun red, white and blue star banner. This project is great to try out all the fun decorative stitches your machine has to offer. … More
Decorate your home with this fun red, white and blue star banner. This project is great to try out all the fun decorative stitches your machine has to offer. … More
Modern Heart Table Runner
May 27, 2020
Heather Stadelman
Turn this wall hanging pattern into something extraordinary using leftover fabric scraps, along with applique, decorative stitching, and free-motion quilting. Try a new way to attach the binding with Lap Seam Foot # 71. … More
Turn this wall hanging pattern into something extraordinary using leftover fabric scraps, along with applique, decorative stitching, and free-motion quilting. Try a new way to attach the binding with Lap Seam Foot # 71. … More
Pintucks and Decorative Stitching with Foot #46C
February 26, 2020
Susan Beck
Pintucks are a subtle embellishment and a great way to add texture to fabric. BERNINA has four basic pintuck feet for making various sizes of pintuck. … More
Pintucks are a subtle embellishment and a great way to add texture to fabric. BERNINA has four basic pintuck feet for making various sizes of pintuck. … More
Zigzag Flower Stitches
December 27, 2019
Susan Beck
Here’s a simple and easy embellishment technique. Developed before the days of machine embroidery, this technique uses a simple zigzag … More
Here’s a simple and easy embellishment technique. Developed before the days of machine embroidery, this technique uses a simple zigzag … More
Halloween Scary Book Tutorial
October 31, 2019
Kymona Tracey
Hello everyone! Kymona here again with a “spooky” fun Halloween Scary Book project for all of you to try. Halloween … More
Hello everyone! Kymona here again with a “spooky” fun Halloween Scary Book project for all of you to try. Halloween … More
BERNINA Features: 11 Needle Positions
September 13, 2019
Judy Hahner
I love the fact that I can sew and place a stitch just where I want by simply moving the … More
I love the fact that I can sew and place a stitch just where I want by simply moving the … More
Hand-Look Smocking
August 16, 2019
Hayley Grzych
Traditional smocking is a beautiful but tedious art—it requires precise pleating and hand embroidery but results in incredible heirloom pieces. … More
Traditional smocking is a beautiful but tedious art—it requires precise pleating and hand embroidery but results in incredible heirloom pieces. … More
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