BERNINA Blog »

Recycle jeans into pencase. Free download embroidery files.

20.11.2020 by Bea Callemeyn03

Recycle a jeans into pencase, a very useful project to start with. Therer’s still a part left of the old […]

Quilting with rulers – Part 1

19.11.2020 by Irene - Sugaridoo02

Time to quilt our quilts! I’m going to quilt my rainbow Sugaridoo Bernina QAL quilt with rulers. And I have […]

Color block your sweater (free pattern)

17.11.2020 by Marlies Witjes00

Color block your sweater When you haven’t enough fabric for a piece, but you have loads of scraps. Just piece […]

Search & Browse

Visit bernina.com and search for products and a dealer close by

Sewing machines Sewing accessories Dealers

Sew a cuddly toy with this free pattern for a plush sheep – available in two sizes

11.11.2020 by Corinna Schreiber3000

Hello, I’m Laura and I’m delighted to share my sewing instructions to make a cuddly sheep today! A few years […]

Bra-making alterations: The Frame and the Band

07.11.2020 by Nadine3810

Hello my sewing friends! As promised a have a new bra post for you today. In this post we’ll focus […]

Sew a sweater with the overlock L 460

07.11.2020 by Bea Callemeyn2351

In a Facebook community, I saw the (Dutch) book ‘I love sweaters & hoodies’. It seemed so interesting I wanted […]

Coffee Inspired Embroidered Tshirt

15.04.2019 by hannahrose4,5160

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 Grautmann3,2080

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 Grautmann2,1241

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

Re design: basic t-shirt turns statement piece

06.11.2020 by Marlies Witjes2441

Re design in no time! Read the blog in Dutch here Re design your basic t-shirt into a lovely top […]

How to make a quilt sandwich with basting spray

05.11.2020 by Irene - Sugaridoo2,0663

Finishing a quilt top feels great! Such an achievement. And then it’s time to quilt your quilt. But how do […]

My Top Presser Feet, Part 1: Invisible-Zipper Foot #35

04.11.2020 by Mirjam von Thile3240

Sewing invisible zippers – really easily and flawlessly I’ve written a few articles about sewing tips and tricks, as well […]

Recycle partytent fabric to bags – free pattern downloads!

03.11.2020 by Bea Callemeyn7242

It’s easy to recycle partytent fabric to bags if you have (free) patterns. I remembered this project when watching the […]

Halloween Skirt – A very unhappy hour

31.10.2020 by Nadine3070

Hello my sewing friends… I have a very special project for you today. Since it’s Halloween and I really enjoy […]

A day to night Camisole

31.10.2020 by hannahrose3670

Have you ever attended a Frocktail event? They are social events hosted by local sewing communities all over the world. […]

FINDING INSPIRATION TO CREATE ART QUILTS

29.10.2020 by tillydeharde3402

Hi everyone! With the southern hemisphere going into summer, we here in Sunny South Africa, are experiencing the most beautiful […]

Sugaridoo Quilt Along – sewing all rows together

29.10.2020 by Irene - Sugaridoo3,71747

There we are. At the end of the Sugaridoo BERNINA quilt along. Well it’s almost the end. I’m having a […]

Redesign in no time: from jeans to fanny pack

22.10.2020 by Bea Callemeyn4320

I had a jeans, ready to be recycled. At first I made a coloured bag and a marble labyrinth out […]

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

21.10.2020 by Jasmin Graber3,8134

It continues with the free patterns from the “inspiration”. This month we offer you the pattern for the jacket “Winnie”. […]

Deer and Doe Magnolia Dress

11.10.2020 by Nadine1,4250

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 hannahrose1,2570

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 Graber4,6849

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

Introducing the BERNINA Ambassador for Quilting in South Africa

01.10.2020 by tillydeharde2,98562

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 gertj1,3920

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 - Sugaridoo12,43681

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

How to turn a fabric collage into a pillow

01.10.2020 by Victoria Martinez-Azaro6261

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 Graber6,00437

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 Graber4,5881

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 Callemeyn1,3150

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 Callemeyn8400

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 Callemeyn2,7381

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

How to make a book cover using applique

Quilting with rulers – part 2

Sewing instructions and free pattern for the “Fiona” coat (November only)

5 Quick Tips for Bra – Beginners