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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 ramonawirth2,9630

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 ramonawirth8770

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 Graber1,4763

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

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Tutorial: lining a vest

04.11.2023 by Isabel7450

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 Brechbühl1,2660

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 Brechbühl7200

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

Upcycling a men’s shirt into a summer top

30.03.2022 by Amaia Arana2,1180

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 Marlies6,1900

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 Sarah13,1536

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

selection of BERNINA feet for shirtmaking

Top 5 Indispensable Shirtmaking Presser Feet

28.10.2023 by Kat Waters4990

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 Arana1,1690

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 hannahrose2,8450

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 tillydeharde8560

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 Studios3,1200

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 Annabelle1,4970

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 Arana1,1880

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 Irene1,6312

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 hannahrose1,5140

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 Bogaert8840

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 Arana2,2133

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 ramonawirth4,7250

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 Studios2,2190

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 Bea8880

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 Isabel7430

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

a set of three dinosaur-themed baby dribble bibs, two with applique, on a table with some fabric and thread

Machine Appliqué and Sewing Baby Bibs on my new B 570 QE

26.09.2023 by Kat Waters1,3502

I have two pieces of exciting news to share with you! The first, is that as part of my BERNINA […]

Discovering my new sewing machine feet 52C and 35

24.09.2023 by eversewme1,9840

Following on from my last blog, I am discovering and learning how to use my new sewing machine feet for […]

Sew an infinity scarf with neat hems

16.09.2023 by Bea1,4930

Sew an infinity scarf with neat hems, with the help of Zigzag Hemmer #66. This presser foot is a great […]

Unboxing the L 460, the Beginning of a New BERNINA Adventure

15.09.2023 by Irene1,5962

Time for a new BERNINA adventure: with the BERNINA L 460! Hi, I’m Irene. Maybe you’ve come across my quilting […]

How to Make a Monogrammed Zipper Pouch – Perfect for Gifts!

08.09.2023 by Jessica Rose | Quiltd Studios2,0301

I love Fall. It’s my favorite season: spiced pumpkin everything, crisp mornings, light sweaters, the list goes on! This year […]

A model is sitting on the top step of a stairway to a door. The grey checkered skirt "Sarah" allows for a lot of movement thanks to its wide pleats, which is why the model can pose without any restrictions.

Free sewing pattern for the skirt “Sarah” (September only)

04.09.2023 by ramonawirth5,3920

This month’s free pattern is the skirt “Sarah”, a must have for your changing seasons wardrobe. Style it with tights […]

Straight line quilted lines, channel locks, horizontal quilted lines, vertical quilted lines

Quilt Lines With Channel Locks

31.08.2023 by Robin Bogaert1,5854

As most of my followers know I am an enthusiastic long arm quilter and I work on my BERNINA […]

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

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Scrappy Autumn Table Runner Free Pattern

Embroidering Advent calendar numbers – with embroidery freebie