BERNINA Corporate Blog -Slightly figure-hugging and breezy: this month’s free pattern from inspiration Magazine is the dress “Linda”, and it’s perfect for the changing seasons. Style the dress with tights and boots for colder days or combine it with a straw hat and sandals for a stroll on the beach. You can download the pattern and instructions for free until April 30, 2023 in the paragraph “Download the free sewing pattern for the dress “Linda” (April only)”. As always, you’ll have to be quick because each pattern is only available for free download in the month stated.
Sewing the dress “Linda”
You can change the look of this dress tremendously with the colours and print size of the chosen fabric. Due to the simple cut, the print really stands on its own and is the centre of attention. Our thin linen fabric boasts a stylish print with big leaves and flowers, perfect for a light and and fresh look. You could also experiment with different dyeing techniques to create a unique print for this dress. Just imagine the possibilities!
The neckline has a facing for a clean finish and the in-seam pockets will surely come in handy. There are multiple ways to sew an in-seam pocket. The instructions of the inspiration Magazine state to first close the side seam, sew the pocket bags to the seam allowance and open the seam at the pocket opening afterwards. You can also follow the hidden in-seam pocket tutorial from Hannah-Rose with a different approach: Attach the pocket bags to the panels first, then close the side seam and pocket bag in one go. Once you have mastered this technique, you can add pockets to any dress or skirt you already own.
Take a look at the magazine…
The pattern and sewing instructions for the dress “Linda” appeared in the inspiration Magazine 71.
This issue wants to inspire you with exotic prints, soft flowing blouses, flower embroideries on white jeans or fashion for little mermaids. Of course, the next holiday is also a topic, whether at home, in the garden or on the beach – there is something for everyone. So, the summer may come!
Issue 71 is available as a single issue in the inspiration online shop at the following link:
You can buy the patterns and magazine online or have them conveniently delivered to your home.
Download the free sewing pattern for the dress “Linda” (April 2023 only)
You can download the free sewing pattern for the dress “Linda” at the following link:
www.bernina.com/inspiration-freebie
The link takes you to the BERNINA website. The pattern is available for free download during the month of April once you register for the BERNINA inspiration newsletter.
Unzip the zip file containing the pattern
In case you download the zip file instead of the pdf’s, this is what you will find in the extracted folder:
- Sewing instructions with information on materials, cutting out and sewing
- A pattern in A4 format. You can print this out on your regular printer at home and stick the sheets together. Make sure you print out the pattern using the “original size” setting. Check the test square to make sure the pattern has been printed out in the correct size.
- A pattern in A0 is also provided. You can print it at your local print shop.
Please note that clicking the download button will automatically download the zip file to your computer. You will have to unzip it to access the PDF pattern. In Windows, you do this by right clicking on the file and clicking on the menu item “Extract all”. On a Mac, you can unzip zip files by double clicking the left mouse button.
Downloaded files are generally automatically put into the downloads folder, but this depends on the operating system, the device used and your local settings. If you download the file on your smartphone and cannot find the file or cannot unzip it, please try using a desktop computer.
Do you want to sew the dress “Linda”, but missed the download?
Would you like to sew the dress “Linda”, but April 2023 is already over? No problem! You can order the pattern from the shop, download and print it or have it delivered to your home. Simply click on the following link:
We wish you lots of fun with your sewing!
Best wishes,
Ramona
Hello Bernina,I would not wear this dress if someone made it for me and gave it to me for free, I certainly wouldn’t waste my time making one. Surly Bernina could come up with a better pattern than this, it doesn’t even look nice on the pretty professional model, also looks like it needs a good iron. Come on Bernina pull your socks up. Luck for me, your machines are much better than your patterns.
Dear Liz,
This month’s free pattern might not be the style you are looking for, but since the free pattern changes every month, there might be something for you in the future.
Kind regards, Ramona
Hi Ramona, thank you for taking the time to reply.
It’s nothing to do with the style, it’s the look of the dress, it looks shabby, but sadly I won’t hold my breath waiting for the next pattern. I have been receiving these newsletters for more than two years and am now unsubscribing, I have found nothing of interest.
Hi Liz,
Sorry to see you go. In case you would like to let us know any feedback of what you would have loved to see, feel free to write me an email to ramona.wirth (at) bernina.com
but it would be great for a beginner, someone on a weightloss journey, post pregnancy and not yet to their goal weight/shape. You can find this type pattern in all the catalog pattern books at your store.