Commonly found on quilts, bound edges are also found on other projects including garments, purses, and pillows. Binding is usually a multi-step process but with BERNINA Bias Binders #87 and #88 it’s a one-step technique that makes it quick to create bound edges. This post covers binding basics using Bias Binders #87 and #88. Two More …
This project came about as I discovered some orphan 10″ squares in my quilting stash. What was I going to do with them? Well, they are the perfect size to make little gift bags! The BERNINA Overlocker made them quick to stitch, especially the “casing” for the drawstring—a flatlock stitch that was also the hemming More …
In my life, there is always some sort of costume party, flying trapeze show, comic convention or masquerade ball in which to prepare. In some cases, there is very little lead-time. I love to sew, I love my fancy BERNINA machines and I love any excuse to dress in costume…or dress up my English bulldog, More …
An unusual-looking device, the Ruffler Attachment #86 is easier to use than it looks. It only does one thing (with several variations) so it’s quick to learn and fun to use. Ruffler #86 is great for creating long lengths of gathered and pleated fabric for garment and home decorating projects. These tips will help you More …
This project uses a design included in the new BERNINA Exclusive Embroidery Collection Handcrafted Monograms #80294. Specialty fabrics, BERNINA Embroidery Software 8.1 and features on the BERNINA embroidery machine make this project easy and fun to complete. Materials to Make a Dandelion Wall Art picture Download your free Dandelion embroidery design from the Handcrafted Monogram collection here More …
Father’s Day is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to start on a handmade gift for Dad! We’ve got free projects to spark your creativity from a handmade tie to a special memorable blanket made from t-shirts, all perfect gifts for a father. Creating a fresh new look when sewing menswear can More …
Hello everyone! I am Katie Skoog, owner and designer over at Simple Life Pattern Company. We design baby and girls patterns and I am also a fabric designer for Art Gallery Fabrics. You can see all our creations in our Facebook group and I am excited to share with you a pattern I created just More …
The Holidays are a while off but I thought today would be a great time to get ahead of the Holiday Season rush and make some new placemats for my dining room table using my new BERNINA 790 PLUS. These Placemats are quick and easy to make and it means I’ve got one more holiday More …
These tiny, tailored tucks look great on a variety of projects, from baby bonnets to blouses to decorative pillows. Pintucks are a great way to add texture and interest to fabric without going overboard. It’s a subtle embellishment that is fairly simple to sew. Stitching pintucks requires a double needle to work with a pintuck More …
Hi! MJ Kinman here. Welcome to my first blog post as a BERNINA Brand Ambassador. I like to tell people that I make the biggest diamonds in the world. But instead of working with the hardest substances on Earth I use the softest – cloth. Now that I’ve been creating giant gem quilts for over More …
I love BERNINA Embroidery Software 8.1! It adds so many capabilities to embroidery machines and gives us the chance to create anything we want. In-the-Hoop projects can be easily created, and with larger hoops for the machines, our projects can be even larger! I added a touch of sparkle to this project with crystal appliques More …
Have you ever broken a needle because you selected a zigzag stitch but you were using a straight stitch presser foot? Taking a few moments to check some simple settings on your BERNINA can save you a lot of time and frustration down the road! Did you know that your BERNINA may have special security More …
