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Advent Calendar 2023 ‒ the first door

01.12.2023 by claudiageiser6,8647

We warmly welcome you to this year’s Advent calendar on our BERNINA blog! We have now reached the last month […]

DIY stuffed toys for gifting

30.11.2023 by hannahrose2490

This Christmas season I took part in a wonderful initiative called the Kind Craft Club started by Andie Reeves of […]

Free case sewing tutorial and pattern

29.11.2023 by Amaia Arana2,7880

Hello Bernina lovers! Do you remember this tutorial I shared with you to make padded fabric from fabric scraps? Well, […]

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Making the Summer Haze Baby Quilt Part 1: The Quilt Top

27.11.2023 by Kat Waters5850

I am definitely more of a garment sewist than a quilter- I’ve been making everything I wear since 2016, and […]

Start with rulerwork

26.11.2023 by Bea1,1590

Did you purchase the Adjustable Ruler Foot #72 ? A very nice foot that gives you the opportunity to sew […]

Scrappy Autumn Table Runner Free Pattern

17.11.2023 by Jessica Rose | Quiltd Studios3,6410

Oh yes, it’s the perfect quilted runner! And it will be perfect for my Thanksgiving table. I dreamed up this […]

Upcycling a men’s shirt into a summer top

30.03.2022 by Amaia Arana2,1440

How to Up-cycle a Men’s shirt into a summer top Sewing for me is a way of getting creative, being […]

Perfect Summer Parka

11.07.2020 by Marlies6,2070

A summer parka, that’s what I need. A jacket that is not too warm, water-repellent and with a hood! I […]

Summer dress sewing in sixties style

12.06.2020 by Sarah13,2036

A simply sewn summer dress in sixties style Frida Kahlo said: “Feet, what do I need you for when I […]

Embroidering Advent calendar numbers – with embroidery freebie

11.11.2023 by Kasia Hanack3,8092

It’s about time! Time to embroider the Advent calendar. I have been using a home-made calendar for many years. It […]

Two toddlers wear sweaters with applique designs. The boy on the left wears a blue sweater with a snowman, and the girl on the right a beige one with a reindeer. The embroidery designs are part of the free sewing pattern of this month

Free sewing pattern for the shirts “Rudy” and “Snowman” (November only)

09.11.2023 by ramonawirth3,3550

Let’s get into the Christmas spirit! This month’s free pattern from inspiration Magazine are the shirts “Rudy and “Snowman”, which […]

Embroidery artist Sue O'Very-Pruitt wears a red blouse and has long black hair. She is looking at her laptop, in the background you can see a BERNINA Embroidery machine and two garments with flower embroidery

Skillbuilder Classes for BERNINA Embroidery Software 9

09.11.2023 by ramonawirth9510

Did you know that you can access Skillbuilder Classes for the BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 on bernina.com? In the 12 lessons […]

New procedure for logging in to the BERNINA Blog

07.11.2023 by Jasmin Graber1,5413

Dear readers Do you have a user account that you use to log in to the BERNINA Blog? Great! Thank […]

Tutorial: lining a vest

04.11.2023 by Isabel7810

Tutorial: lining a vest In this previous blogpost, I showed you how to add sleeves to the Junna vest pattern […]

Pillowcase with Overlock Fringe and Chainstitch Shamrock

01.11.2023 by Doris Brechbühl1,2950

Hi all A pillowcase with fringe? Fringe with the overlocker? Yes, that is possible, easily, but it is a bit […]

Sewing fringe with the BERNINA L 890

30.10.2023 by Doris Brechbühl7470

Hi all, Sewing fringe with the overlocker? Yes, that is possible, easily. Ok, I admit, it is a bit time […]

selection of BERNINA feet for shirtmaking

Top 5 Indispensable Shirtmaking Presser Feet

28.10.2023 by Kat Waters5270

Have you ever come across a piece of fabric in a shop that practically begged to be made into a […]

How to sew an invisible bias

25.10.2023 by Amaia Arana1,1990

Hello Bernina Lovers! In my last article I explained you the different steps to make your own bias tape. You […]

DIY Embroidered bag with free patterns & designs

23.10.2023 by hannahrose2,9210

I love my custom embroidered wallet that I made in a previous blog post and wanted to make a bag […]

IT’S HALLOWEEN TIME AGAIN!

22.10.2023 by tillydeharde8770

IT’S HALLOWEEN TIME AGAIN! It is that time of the year again! A time to take out those scary costumes […]

Sewing Fabric Pumpkins – Easy and Fast Project

21.10.2023 by Jessica Rose | Quiltd Studios3,1350

What’s that fragrance wafting through the air? I’m pretty sure.. I smell.. pumpkin spice! Which means Fall is finally here! […]

Lace embroidery: Halloween shirt with spiders

19.10.2023 by Annabelle1,5140

Until now, Halloween was not a big topic with us. Now that our children have reached a certain age, however, […]

How to make bias tape – free tutorial

18.10.2023 by Amaia Arana1,2010

Hello Bernina Lovers! Today I am writing about a basic thing you must learn when you sew clothes… how to […]

Lena Dress – free pattern

11.10.2023 by Irene1,6712

Dresses made from jersey fabric. What delightful projects to sew! Especially now that Ella is still in small sizes. A […]

How to sew Flat-Felled seams

11.10.2023 by hannahrose1,5410

My boyfriend has been wanting a Linen Shirt and it turns out they are not easy to come by. When […]

Learning about BERNINA long arm machines, Q20, Q24, Q16, long arm frame, sit down long arm machines, Qmatic

Learning About Your BERNINA

06.10.2023 by Robin Bogaert8920

In September, I was invited to teach for 2 days at the Learn Your Long Arm Event at the BERNINA […]

Handmade Tripp Trapp cushion – free pattern and tutorial

04.10.2023 by Amaia Arana2,2913

Hello Bernina lovers! Who doesn’t like these Tripp Trapp chairs? They are so useful, either for kids or for adults, […]

The blueish-grey jacket made from fluffy teddy fabric has a straight cut and a wide collar. It is styled with a black turtle-neck shirt, a bordeaux faux leather skirt, round sunglasses and a beret with attached pearls.

Free sewing pattern for the jacket “Teddy” (October only)

03.10.2023 by ramonawirth4,7920

Good news for all teddy fur fans: This month’s free pattern is the jacket “Teddy”, which is a trendy inter-seasonal […]

How to Sew Easy Cork Placemats (And They’re Reversible!)

03.10.2023 by Jessica Rose | Quiltd Studios2,2630

It’s been so fun decorating for fall this year! I love pulling out all my pumpkins and plaid. It’s really […]

Discover the coverstitch machine bernette 42 FUNLOCK

29.09.2023 by Bea9090

Discover the coverstitch machine bernette 42 FUNLOCK. It gives an extra possibility to neatly finish hems in stretch or woven […]

Finishing a skirt slit – tutorial

28.09.2023 by Isabel7600

Finishing a skirt slit – tutorial Finishing a skirt slit neatly, it remained a long search for the best way […]

Free sewing pattern and embroidery files for Christmas decorations (December only)

Advent Calendar 2023 ‒ the fourth door

Advent Calendar 2023 ‒ the third door

Advent Calendar 2023 ‒ the second door