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Vote Now for Your Favorite BERNINA WeAllSew Challenge #3 Entry

September 26, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Our third and final WeAllSew Challenge, “Break the Spell of Routine Halloweens,” is now ready for voting. Visit our Facebook fan page to see all the creative projects and vote for your favorite most awesome upcycled Halloween costume made out of some old “odd-and-ends” found in the deepest corners of our contestants’ wardrobes! … More

The Third and Final WeAllSew Challenge Starts Soon!

August 28, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Our first two WeAllSew Challenges, the “Wedding Dress Makeover” and “Make Yourself at Home,” were a lot of fun with a ton of wonderful project creations from our challenge participants. Now the time has come for unveiling our final WeAllSew Challenge. So be inspired to break the spell of routine Halloweens!
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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

New Use for “Undergrown” Shorts

July 18, 2012 WeAllSew

A WeAllSew reader recently recycled a pair of shorts she “undergrew” (this is the opposite of “outgrew”). She lost weight and took a pair of her old shorts and made a small purse to accommodate her cell phone, keys, and wallet. … More

Vote Now for Your Favorite BERNINA WeAllSew Challenge # 2 Entry

May 22, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Visit our Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/berninausa) to see all the creative projects and vote for your favorite upcylced project into reinvented home decor! You can vote once every day. Voting ends May 27, 2012.
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Make Yourself at Home! The BERNINA USA WeAllSew Challenge – #2 of 3 – Begins Today!

May 3, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Get your sewing machines ready, today is the official start of the second WeAllSew Challenge! … 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

The BERNINA WeAllSew Challenge is Open for Submissions

March 1, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Today marks the official first day of the WeAllSew Challenge! Remember, it is easy to enter: Upload a photo of your finished project along with a brief description to our Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/berninausa starting today through March 19.

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The BERNINA WeAllSew Challenge Begins!

February 22, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Upcycle your wedding gown or bridesmaid dress and enter for a chance to win a $1,000 BERNINA Gift Certificate plus a chance to be featured on WeAllSew.com! … More

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How to Sew an Upcycled Ring Bearer’s Pillow

February 19, 2012 Lisa Klingbeil

Create a beautiful yet simple Ring Bearer’s Pillow using upcycled fabrics from your family heirloom garments or thrift store finds. … More

How to Sew an Upcycled Envelope Clutch

February 5, 2012 Lisa Klingbeil

This stunning clutch is easy to make and features upcycled fabrics from family heirlooms, prom dresses, and thrift store finds. … More

How to Build a Power Wardrobe with Stylish “Cents”

January 23, 2012 WeAllSew

Did you miss the first Lifetime TV broadcast of this upcycling episode on January 3? This episode airs again on Tuesday morning at 7am EST and PST, 6AM CST. Or click here to link to the online video of this garment upcycling segment on “The Balancing Act.”
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