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Let’s stay home – Sewing instructions for a mini quilt, Part 2 / 3

19.06.2020 by kluethold3430

We are sewing a mini quilt and this is part two: appliqué A week has passed and it’s now time […]

Sewing masks – instructions for an adjustable strap with trendy, colorful snaps

17.06.2020 by Tanja Dünner5850

Sewing masks – instructions for an adjustable strap By now we are probably all well kitted out with self-made face […]

I made my first tailored Blazer V8333

14.06.2020 by Nadine1,7440

Long time no see! As you might have guessed I have had a busy time dealing with the whole Corona […]

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Free pattern for summer accessories from the “inspiration” (only in June)

13.06.2020 by Jasmin Graber2,4670

“Tropical” is the theme for the free pattern this month. We provide you patterns and instructions for summery home accessories. […]

Summer dress sewing in sixties style

12.06.2020 by Sarah2,5960

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

Let’s stay home – Sewing instructions for a mini quilt, Part 1 / 3

12.06.2020 by kluethold1,0410

Let’s stay home – and sew a mini quilt The name of the game at the moment is to stay […]

Coffee Inspired Embroidered Tshirt

15.04.2019 by hannahrose2,4120

March is the month of my boyfriend and my anniversary. This year for our 10 year anniversary we decided to […]

Swing Dress Tutorial by Teresa Behr

13.07.2016 by Birthe Grautmann2,4240

This is sewing tutorials shared by our US colleagues from weallsew.com. Teresa Behr‘s daughter was in need of a few new […]

How to Sew a Trendy Fringe T-Shirt Skirt by Jessica Abbott

22.01.2016 by Birthe Grautmann1,9511

A tutorial share from BERNINA USA’s WeAllSew blog. by Jessica Abbott Looking for a cute project for the tween in […]

Sugaridoo Quilt Along part 8 – ‘Mowed Lawn’

11.06.2020 by Irene - Sugaridoo4,56419

Wow we are already making part 8 of the quilt along today. How do you like all the rows together? […]

Cleaning your sewing machine properly – to make sewing even more fun!

06.06.2020 by Mirjam von Thile4,2006

Cleaning is part of sewing – it’s like a wellness treatment for your sewing machine When we are busy sewing, […]

The Mega hoop is interesting for cards and borders.

06.06.2020 by Bea Callemeyn3620

The BERNINA Mega Hoop is very interesting for cards and borders, because it has very handy sizes! It is especially […]

Designing a Georgian Townhouse with V8

04.06.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein4200

It is fun to make houses with your embroidery machine, creating them with the BERNINA Embroidery Software V8. I’ve made […]

Sewing without thread bunching – tips for sewing success

28.05.2020 by Mirjam von Thile5,3768

How to solve and avoid the problem of thread bunching when sewing In my many years of working as a […]

Sewing summer dress – free pattern and instruction for the dress “Florence” (only in May)

27.05.2020 by Jasmin Graber2,4640

The team of our magazine “inspiration” shows you how to sew a light and full embroidered summer dress. Pure boho […]

How to repurpose an old napkin

26.05.2020 by Victoria Martinez-Azaro1,2910

How to repurpose an old napkin into a hair clip holder I am so excited to share with you one […]

Sewing self-made face masks with the overlocker/serger – instruction for “The More Elaborate”

22.05.2020 by dorisdbrechbuehl2,3060

Tips and tricks for sewing self-made face masks with the overlocker/serger, part 3, “The More Elaborate” Dear Reader, It continues […]

Bernina Sapporo Sewalong – Week 4 Lining and FINISHING!!

20.05.2020 by karinakayes5160

Did you read above? FINISHING!!!! Today is the day we get to finish and start wearing our fabulous Sapporo Coats. […]

Sugaridoo Quilt Along – Half way giveaway

18.05.2020 by Irene - Sugaridoo5880

We have a winner! Thank you all so much for sewing along with the Sugaridoo Bernina QAL. It has been […]

Add Embroidery to Applique . Lesson 2. Free designs and downloadable PDF instructions

18.05.2020 by carolyn7150

Hot Air Balloon Applique with embroidery Click on links below to Instruction PDF and embroidery designs. Applique with embroidery instructions […]

Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler: part 9 – changing a block

17.05.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein2492

Continue with making blocks for my Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler quilt: this time I will change a block, to make it […]

Sewing self-made face masks with the overlocker/serger – instruction for “the fast one”

15.05.2020 by dorisdbrechbuehl1,8090

Tips and tricks for sewing self-made face masks with the overlocker/serger, part 2 of 3: “the fast one” Dear reader, […]

Sugaridoo Quilt Along part 7 – ‘Around the corner’

14.05.2020 by Irene - Sugaridoo6,48447

It’s time for a a new technique. We are going to tackle curves in part 7 of the Sugaridoo Bernina […]

Sew Your Own Face Masks – Fast, Efficient, Attractive | Tips from Practice

13.05.2020 by Tanja Dünner2,6081

Dear Readers, Like many of you, I have been sewing self-made face masks. Under normal circumstances, I would be overseeing […]

Bernina Sapporo Coat Sewalong – Week 3 Sewing Main Fabric

13.05.2020 by karinakayes5400

Are you ready?? Are you ready to enter the fun zone??? Say yes, because that’s where we are heading there […]

“inspiration” around the clock – our new webshop with patterns

12.05.2020 by Annett Werner1,8641

Dear Readers, Good news! As of late, we have a web shop for our sewing magazine “inspiration”. Would you like […]

Sewing Self-Made Face Masks for Children – With Funny Appliqués

12.05.2020 by Franziska Ovono9,2594

Since so many contributions for self-made face masks have appeared, we would now like to sew a mask for children. […]

Create a T-Shirt with a Free CutWork Design

T-Shirt with CutWork Lettering and Free Embroidery File

12.05.2020 by Franziska Ovono3500

You have almost certainly heard of the BERNINA CutWork Tool. But do you know that it also can be easily […]

Home is where the Heart is – from drawing to playful embroidery

12.05.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein3742

Many BERNINA Embroidery Software V8 users have asked me to show how to design an embroidery, using a drawing. First […]

The Olson Mask

11.05.2020 by Jan Allston12,60011

The Olson, named after 1930’s legendary maker nurse Lyla Mae Olson, was quickly developed by clinicians from UnityPoint Health […]

Tips and tricks for sewing self-made face masks with the overlocker/serger

08.05.2020 by dorisdbrechbuehl2,8052

Sewing self-made face masks with the overlocker/serger – three variations, three instructions Dear Reader, At the BERNINA headquarters in Steckborn, […]

Reusable Bowl Covers for my mom

Let’s stay home – Sewing instructions for a mini quilt, Part 3 / 3

How to upcycle fabric scraps into a quilt block

How to oil your sewing machine properly – for long-lasting sewing enjoyment