embroidery Archives

Perfect Embroidery Placement

September 25, 2012 Amanda Whitlatch

I love using my BERNINA Embroidery Software 6 to plan my embroidery projects. It’s so easy to audition designs and make sure everything stitches right where I want it. Follow the steps below to see how I planned the layout for this jacket.
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Embroidered Tote Bags

September 24, 2012 Jo Leichte

We love to see what our readers are sewing! These lovely tote bags were made by Ginger Pahos, one of the women I met at an August BERNINA 830 LE VIP event. … More

Romantic Purses for the Brides

September 17, 2012 Kerry Finn

I was lucky enough to witness two beautiful weddings for two lovely brides this summer. One was my niece and the other a very special friend’s daughter. A bridal purse seemed like the right thing to make for each of these wonderful young women. … More

BERNINA Buttons on Our Bags

September 3, 2012 Mary Beck

I loved the “sew” buttons they had at BU. I needed a new lunch tote to match my new coffee mug, so I used V6 to do the lettering and the cutwork tool to set up the circles for cutting and stitching. … More

How to Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bags

August 31, 2012 WeAllSew

Send your little one off to celebrate Halloween in style with these easy-to-sew, fun-to-make Trick-or-Treat bags. Spook them up with seasonal embroidery and use glow-in-the-dark embroidery thread for maximum effect. Need something a bit smaller for a party favor or gift bag? Then stitch up a cute mini version!
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Hello, My Name is Sam…

August 27, 2012 Jo Leichte

I designed these pillowcases for a young man I met at the hospital I work at. He was so much like my nephew that I couldn’t help but feel for him. … More

Monogrammed Necklaces – on Wood!

August 7, 2012 Rachel Faucett

This crafty superstar, the BERNINA 580 E (A.K.A. the E around my house), stitches through wood, metal, paper, canvas, and pretty much anything you can dream up. I’ll walk you step by step through this hip little embroidered project. … More

Holiday Banner

August 4, 2012 WeAllSew

It’s August! Do you know what you’re sewing for the holidays? Ornaments, place settings, quilts, totes, special outfits… Many of … More

Through the Needle ONLINE #13 – Free Sewing Magazine!

August 4, 2012 Jo Leichte

August. It’s too hot to go outside, so what is there to do? Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in your favorite tea or lemonade, and sit down with the latest Through the Needle ONLINE magazine, Issue #13. … More

Freeform Lace Shaping Without Pins

July 30, 2012 Ed Roux

The very first heirloom technique I used on my Christina christening gown was to shape French insertion lace into stylized diamond scallops for the batiste main skirt. Initially, I used the traditional method of shaping French insertion lace over lace shaping templates, but eventually I opted for the streamlined techniques shown in this post. … More

Sweet Sundress

July 25, 2012 WeAllSew

WeAllSew reader Christine Fuller made this adorable dress for her 2-year-old granddaughter. … More

“Chocolate Delight” by Jenny Raymond

July 24, 2012 WeAllSew

Jenny Raymond, quilt artist, author, speajer, teacher and BERNINA National Artisan describes her “Chocolate Delight” ensemble, an embroidered jacket and skirt which has been juried into the International Quilt Association’s 2012 show. … More

Technique: embroidery