A big day: demo on the B 990

A big day: demo on the B 990 and sewing a toddler’s apron!

On social media, I saw an invitation to join a BERNINA 990 demonstration. No doubt I wanted to join in! Immediately I had an idea for sewing a simple and quick project that makes my sewing project an ‘a big day’ project: an apron for my grandchild. It’s the first garment I’m sewing for her. And in the same time it’s a special memory to my mother, who gave me the fabric years ago.

BERNINA 990

14″ Sewing space to the right of the needle ✓10″Centrally Located Color Touch Screen with Multi Touch Gestures ✓BERNINA Placement Scanner & Camera ✓Giant Embroidery Hoop (410 x 305 mm, 16.1″x 12″) ✓BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR) ✓ Jumbo Stitch: Resize stitch patterns from 25% to 500% ✓Automatic Needle Threader ✓Automatic Stitch Plate Detection ✓ 

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During the demonstration, I learned a lot about these functions:

•  laser precision
• camera
• big and helpful screen
• giant embroidery sizes
• one step automatic thread function
• jumbo stitches, really helpful for quilting!

Find more information on the B990 in this blogpost.

Supplies for an apron for a toddler:

• Draft a pattern, according to the child’s measurements.
• A colourful middleweight cotton fabric
• biastape in a matching colour
• Mettler Seralon sewing thread in a matching colour
• Biastape in a matching colour
• Adhesive stabiliser tape.
• magnetic lock for jewellery
• BERNINA 990

BERNINA 990

14″ Sewing space to the right of the needle ✓10″Centrally Located Color Touch Screen with Multi Touch Gestures ✓BERNINA Placement Scanner & Camera ✓Giant Embroidery Hoop (410 x 305 mm, 16.1″x 12″) ✓BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR) ✓ Jumbo Stitch: Resize stitch patterns from 25% to 500% ✓Automatic Needle Threader ✓Automatic Stitch Plate Detection ✓ 

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Preparing to sew the apron:

Cut out the pattern, leaving 1 cm seam allowance for the side seams and 3 cm on top and bottom of the apron.

Fold over the top and bottom first 1 cm and then 2 cm. Fold over the side seams 0,5 cm and another 0,5 cm. Iron well.

Iron the adhesive tape along the curved armholes. It helps a lot to sew the bias tape to the fabric, because in that area the fabric could stretch while sewing.

Sewing the toddler’s apron

For the top hem, I used the laser as a guide, sewing with the Open Embroidery Foot #20, also engaging dual fabric transport. With the camera and the laser pointer, you have a very good view on the exact spot where the needle drops.

Open Embroidery Foot #20

Perfect for sewing decorative stitches ✓   Creation of attractive appliqué designs ✓  Allows lines and patterns to be followed precisely ✓   An open form for a clear view of the project ✓  For 5.5 mm and 9 mm machines ✓ 

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For the side seams and the bottom hem, I liked to try the Edgestitch Foot #10, because it’s one of my favourite feet.

Edgestitch Foot #10

Excellent for topstitching edges, hems and pleats ✓  Ideal for sewing on lace or ribbon ✓  For reinforcing edges ✓  The guide lets you sew perfect seams and hems running parallel to the edge ✓  For 5.5 mm and 9 mm machines ✓ 

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At last, I finished the armholes with biastape with Binder Attachment for Pre-Folded Bias Tape #87 (which I use with unfolded tape).

Binder Attachment for Pre-Folded Bias Tape #87

For perfect corners and beautiful curves ✓  Ideal tool for sewing neat edge finishes with pre-folded bias tape ✓ Ease of handling ✓ For 5.5 mm and 9 mm machines ✓ 

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Finish the toddler’s apron:

Sew the magnetic closure on the bias tape to close the apron.

And it’s finished already. Isn’t that a cute project to sew for an ‘a big day’ feeling?

I’m sure it will be used often!