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Summer project with 6 Boats: the fifth
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Lesson 18: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: making a bookmark
Fussy Cutting: using a beautiful quilt fabric with large print

Lesson 17: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: adding letters to an existing design (BBQ apron)

05.08.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein4153

Once in a while I am asked to make something on commission. This time it was a birthday present for […]

Re-purposed sail tog bag

04.08.2019 by hannahrose1802

My dad and brother are sailors and enjoy fixing up boats. We often have a boat in the garden […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: the fourth

03.08.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein2523

Today Boat nr. 4: download the free Paper Piecing pattern HERE. Print it at 100%/actual size. Cut paper templates, the […]

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Style hack for garments made of lightweight or synthetic fabric

02.08.2019 by Bea Callemeyn5110

My mother has a nice summer skirt. Still she didn’t wear it often, because she has no trust in it. […]

The Amelie Dress by pattydoo

31.07.2019 by Nadine3690

Hello my sewing friends I am back this week with my Amelie Dress I made for the #sewingpatternsandprints challenge. This […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: the third

25.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein4340

Today Boat nr. 3: download the tree Paper Piecing pattern HERE. Print it out, 100%/actual size. Make paper templates again, […]

A summer shirt with biastape finishing

23.07.2019 by Bea Callemeyn5180

All you need now is a fresh shirt for hot summer weather! I have a pattern in an easy T-shirt […]

Fast flirty frilly skirt!

29.06.2019 by Marlies Witjes8520

Summer skirt Summer has begun! And with me starting a new job a couple of months ago I definitely needed […]

Quilting Free motion feathers: how do you start?

10.04.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein1,9802

I am often asked: ‘How do you learn to make these beautiful Free Motion feathers? Despite workshops and demo’s quilters […]

Five tips for better sewing!

31.03.2019 by Nadine1,3100

When you pick up sewing you can easily get intimidated just by looking at pattern descriptions: Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Confident […]

Reversible Wrap Skirt inspired by Bali

22.07.2019 by hannahrose6280

On my recent trip to Bali, I visited as many Hindu temples as possible. In order to enter many of […]

Lesson 16: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: creating custom thread charts

21.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein4632

After digitizing an embroidery design, you want to bring it to your embroidery machine for embroidery. And of course, using threads […]

Lesson 15: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Toolbox = making holes and other functions

20.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein4994

The more you work with BERNINA Embroidery Software DesignerPlus 8, the more you discover. Not just how to use everything, […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: the second

17.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein5060

Block nr. 2, with the another boat, can be downloaded for free HERE. This boat will be made in the […]

‘Home is where my kitty is’ from Inspiration 74

13.07.2019 by Bea Callemeyn3402

How great is that cat-decoration frame in Inspiration 74?! Find the Inspiration magazine at your Bernina dealer’s and the download […]

Lesson 14: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: about formats, extensions and files

11.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein1,1780

There were many users V8, asking me to explain more about files and their formats/extensions etc. It is important to […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: the first

06.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein7342

You cannot deny it: it’s Summer! Think: sun, water and boats, and you will get the idea about what’s in […]

Mestival flag lines out of a recycled party tent.

05.07.2019 by Bea Callemeyn2130

Summer is the ideal garden party season. And you will sure need festive flag lines. These classy white ones are […]

Lesson 13: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: editing an existing design, ungroup and embroidery.

04.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein7512

The first BERNINA Embroidery Software V8 lessons were all about the Toolbars, because it is important to understand the options […]

Unboxing the BERNINA 770QE with Irene from Sugaridoo

02.07.2019 by Irene - Sugaridoo3400

Hi there! This is my very first post here on the BERNINA blog. So let me introduce myself a bit. […]

Lesson 12: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Color Palette Status Bar

30.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein6452

An extensive amount of colors for threads is available with the BERNINA Embroidery Software V8. At the bottom of your […]

My sewing process from start to finish!

28.06.2019 by Nadine5040

Hello everyone and welcome back to the BERNINA sewing blog. This month I want to talk to you about my […]

Sewing Panties using Braided, Picot edge and Fold-over Elastic

27.06.2019 by Jelena1,1250

Although I have been sewing my own clothes for almost 20 years, I began sewing my own lingerie just one […]

Lesson 11: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: 3D Globe effect

23.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein5064

It’s fun, discovering all the functions of the Toolbars of the BERNINA Embroidery Software V8. And sometimes there is a […]

Mix and Match: Colorplay with fabrics

20.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein4270

I really like working with Fossil Ferns, these quilt fabrics are ‘filled with subtle textures in colors that mirror the […]

Lesson 10: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: the Effects Toolbar

16.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein6933

This Toolbar contains icons to use for artistic effects, adding texture and curves, color changes and morphing objects. Also the […]

Pattern play with a playsuit

12.06.2019 by hannahrose4892

In a previous blog post Coffee Inspired Embroidered Tshirt (also pictured here) I mentioned my recent trip to Bali. When planning our […]

Lesson 9: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Stitches Toolbar – Fill stitches

10.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein7364

Let’s continue with the Stitches Toolbar, looking at Fill Stitches. The first 12 icons are for Outlines, the other 15 […]

Lesson 8: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Stitches Toolbar = Outlines

03.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein7580

Another toolbar: Stitches. A vast amount of outlines and fill stitches; basic and more artistic or decorative. In this lesson […]

Ipswich Extra Sour, please!

30.05.2019 by Nadine2,3830

Hello my Sewing-Friends! This month I have something special for you. I made a brand-new swimsuit (and my first self-made […]

Three time’s a charming blouse!

29.05.2019 by Marlies Witjes1,2430

Oops I did it again Did you ever encounter a pattern that fits you so well you make it not […]

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