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Deer and Doe Magnolia Dress

11.10.2020 by Nadine1,1920

Hello my sewing friends! Long time no see! If I remember correctly I promised you a bra blog post but […]

Custom Passport Holder

10.10.2020 by hannahrose1,0960

In South Africa we celebrate Heritage month in September, with Heritage Day being on the 24th. We have so many […]

Please welcome to the stage, heritage versions of the height-adjustable presser feet!

07.10.2020 by Jasmin Graber3,9501

Dear Readers, It’s time once again for a film about feet. In December last year, we put a couple of […]

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Introducing the BERNINA Ambassador for Quilting in South Africa

01.10.2020 by tillydeharde1,13711

Hi all the lovely quilters! I thought I will give you a bit of background about myself and my quilting […]

Embroidering your own custom lace

01.10.2020 by gertj1,2040

Embroidering your own custom lace The Bernina Bravo really is an all in one package when it comes to embroidering […]

Sugaridoo Quilt Along part 12 – All together now

01.10.2020 by Irene - Sugaridoo11,35254

It is here. The final row. Part 12 of the quilt along. Today we will mix and match two different […]

Coffee Inspired Embroidered Tshirt

15.04.2019 by hannahrose4,4130

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 Grautmann3,1480

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 Grautmann2,1141

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

How to turn a fabric collage into a pillow

01.10.2020 by Victoria Martinez-Azaro5420

How can you turn a little fabric collage into a unique looking pillow? For the last few months I have […]

Tales from the sewing box with Allison Richter – including a raffle for a sewing pattern

23.09.2020 by Jasmin Graber5,69737

Allison Richter is known as the “Queen of Appliqué” among quilters. And the pictures on her blog and Instagram channel […]

Sew a blouse – Free sewing pattern and instructions for the “Eva” blouse (only in September)

21.09.2020 by Jasmin Graber4,3481

We’re offering you another free sewing pattern from “inspiration”. This month, we are providing you with the sewing pattern and […]

Sew a box-cushion with foam filling

12.09.2020 by Bea Callemeyn1,2120

I want to sew some box-cushions with foam filling, for the children to go out for a picknick on these […]

Recycle: from a jeans to a children’s toy, a marble labyrinth

11.09.2020 by Bea Callemeyn7700

I had a jeans, begging to be recycled. At first I made a bag of it. Watch the blogpost ‘From […]

Redesign in no time: from a jeans to a bag

06.09.2020 by Bea Callemeyn2,5411

At first sight, it could sound like a very classical make-over. Redesign in no time: from a jeans to a […]

Sugaridoo Quilt Along part 11 – Out of the box

03.09.2020 by Irene - Sugaridoo8,39530

Part 11 of the quilt along, it is time to make row #2! This row will combine some traditional piecing, […]

How to upcycle fabric scraps into beautiful fabric collages

01.09.2020 by Victoria Martinez-Azaro1,8740

I am so excited to share with you all how to upcycle fabric scraps into fabric collages. Fabric collage is […]

Make your own Faux Chemise

30.08.2020 by hannahrose2,6972

Working from home has become more and more popular during the current pandemic. This has meant more work meetings as […]

Sew a kimono – free sewing pattern and instructions for the “Kiara” kimono (August only)

19.08.2020 by Jasmin Graber3,8372

We’re offering you another free pattern from “inspiration”. This month we are providing you with the pattern and instructions for […]

Decorative stitches on an apron with Mettler Poly Sheen Multi

15.08.2020 by Bea Callemeyn1,5260

I took a look inside the Mettler thread box and I found a gorgeous set of multicolor thread. I thought […]

Instruction video for sewing a guitar strap

12.08.2020 by Franziska Ovono8322

At our house, the roles have always been clearly defined between my husband and me. Sewing is not just a […]

Back to (yoga)school: pouches!

09.08.2020 by Marlies Witjes1,5210

With the holiday period halfway done, slowly preparations are being made for the new school year. Our youngest is going […]

Sugaridoo Quilt Along part 10 – Dot dot dot

06.08.2020 by Irene - Sugaridoo7,52620

Only three rows remaining! Today we will start with part 10 of the quilt along. For this row we will […]

Upcycle a men’s shirt to a boy’s waistcoat!

01.08.2020 by Nadine4530

Hello my sewing friends Today I got something different for you. A little while ago a dear friend asked me […]

Caps, from drab to fab with the Bernina Bravo

31.07.2020 by gertj4580

How to be creative with the Bernina Bravo when it comes to embroidery on caps Being creative when it comes […]

How to cover a stain using applique

27.07.2020 by Victoria Martinez-Azaro1,2090

I am super keen to share with you my latest little trick to cover a stain using fabric applique! There […]

Athina Top Pattern Hack

20.07.2020 by hannahrose5,2536

It is almost 4 months since Lockdown started here in South Africa. Two days before it started, I stocked up […]

Make a dress – free sewing pattern and instructions for the “Simone” wrap dress (July only)

16.07.2020 by Jasmin Graber9,4998

Our “inspiration” magazine team shows you how to sew this asymmetric wrap dress. And the best part is that you […]

Perfect Summer Parka

11.07.2020 by Marlies Witjes1,9890

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

Sugaridoo Quilt Along part 9 – Cross stitch

09.07.2020 by Irene - Sugaridoo15,01417

Hello wonderful quilters! How are you? I hope you’re good, that you’re healthy and that you’re holding on. That you’re […]

Reusable Bowl Covers for my mom

27.06.2020 by hannahrose2,2390

I recently made my mom some reusable bowl covers. They are a zero-waste alternative to single use plastic wrap and […]

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Sugaridoo Quilt Along – sewing all rows together

Redesign in no time: from jeans to fanny pack

Free sewing pattern and instruction for the children’s jacket “Winnie” (only in October)