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A summer shirt with biastape finishing
Reversible Wrap Skirt inspired by Bali
Lesson 16: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: creating custom thread charts
Lesson 15: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Toolbox = making holes and other functions

Summer project with 6 Boats: the second

17.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein2300

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 Callemeyn1872

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 Kaptein8540

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

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Summer project with 6 Boats: the first

06.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein4682

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 Callemeyn1750

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 Kaptein5522

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 - Sugaridoo2420

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

Ipswich Extra Sour, please!

30.05.2019 by Nadine2,2920

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

How to sew a simple half circle Skirt without a zipper

29.07.2018 by Jelena26,5632

Especially in the summer period, I love to wear skirts. It is very pleasant to wear skirts of lightweight and […]

Summer dress from inspiration Magazine

06.06.2018 by claudiagiesser1,5120

Dear Readers, The series of sewing instructions and patterns from our Magazin inspiration! We now move on to a summer dress – […]

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

30.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein5132

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

Fast flirty frilly skirt!

29.06.2019 by Marlies Witjes6260

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

My sewing process from start to finish!

28.06.2019 by Nadine3380

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 Jelena8230

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 Kaptein4244

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 Kaptein3430

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 Kaptein6093

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 hannahrose4052

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 Kaptein6334

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 Kaptein6670

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

Three time’s a charming blouse!

29.05.2019 by Marlies Witjes1,0410

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

Try the BSR function on a flower fabric.

28.05.2019 by Bea Callemeyn6210

You think the BSR function is a difficult tecnique to try? Well, it really isn’t! Let’s start with an easy […]

Lesson 7: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Transform Toolbar

27.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein7800

The Transform Toolbar: it contains all the necessary functions to select, change, scale and mirror etc. You will have to […]

4. Music sign ‘sharp’: ‘Lift your friends up with a smile’ with free download

23.05.2019 by Bea Callemeyn6860

Here’s the last of the set of 4 cards, based on music signs. After the ‘dal segno’, the ‘rest’ and […]

Lesson 6: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Travel Toolbar

20.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein8352

Working our way through the Toolbars of V8, to better understand functions. This time we will take a look at […]

Sewing Pinny for Mom

16.05.2019 by hannahrose8680

For Mother’s Day I made my mom a sewing pinafore. I loved it so much that I made myself one […]

3. Music sign Coda: ‘Create your own future’ with free download

16.05.2019 by Bea Callemeyn7920

Today we are making the third embroidery card in a set of 4. The first was the ‘dal segno’ sign […]

Lesson 5: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Zoom Toolbar and other zoom/pan functions

13.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein7512

A small amount of commands with this Zoom Toolbar, but you will use the functions often: zooming in and out […]

Raised stitches with my BERNINA770QE, knitting yarn and paracord.

11.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein5560

Making pillow cases on commission, makes me look for different effects. A customer asked for a denim pillow with decorative […]

2. Music sign ‘Rest’ embroidery card with free download: ‘Rest a while from time to time.’

09.05.2019 by Bea Callemeyn7700

This is the second card in a set of 4. The previous one about the ‘dal segno’ sign was published […]

A fun gift for Mother – gardening pot cover: fast and easy.

07.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein4800

Want to make a quick and easy gift, surprising your Mother? Our Mothers Day is May 12th, and that day […]

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