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Lesson 14: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: about formats, extensions and files
Summer project with 6 Boats: the first
Mestival flag lines out of a recycled party tent.

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

04.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein4632

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 - Sugaridoo2080

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 Kaptein4682

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

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Fast flirty frilly skirt!

29.06.2019 by Marlies Witjes5370

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 Nadine2970

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 Jelena7320

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 Kaptein3884

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

Ipswich Extra Sour, please!

30.05.2019 by Nadine2,1960

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 Jelena25,2192

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 claudiagiesser1,4760

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

Mix and Match: Colorplay with fabrics

20.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein3280

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 Kaptein5613

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 hannahrose3672

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 Kaptein5974

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 Kaptein6360

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 Witjes9980

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 Callemeyn6090

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 Kaptein7480

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 Callemeyn6740

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 Kaptein8112

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 hannahrose8320

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 Callemeyn7770

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 Kaptein7292

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 Kaptein5200

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 Callemeyn7600

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 Kaptein4680

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

Lesson 4: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: the View Toolbar

06.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein9432

This lessons topic is the View Toolbar: we will look at icons and command buttons in the Bernina Embroidery Software […]

Quilting feathers with variations: ferns and flowers.

03.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein9570

In a previous post ‘Quilting Free Motion Feathers: how do you start’ I’ve showed you how to prepare making free […]

1. Music sign ‘dal segno’ embroidery card: free download ‘Live your life from now on.’

02.05.2019 by Bea Callemeyn1,5280

I had 2 classes with Sockmatician, (Nathan Taylor) a knitting miracle from London. During the workshop he told us about […]

A Datura Blouse for the Win!

30.04.2019 by Nadine5680

Hello everyone I am back again. I hope after the 5 tips for better sewing you are ready for my […]

Lesson 3: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: the General Toolbar.

30.04.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein6930

In this lesson we will take a look at the General Toolbar. There are many tools; each with their own […]

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