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Lesson 22: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Morphing

18.09.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 3,8510

In response to my lessons, V8 users asked me to explain a specific topic. This time I will tell more […]

How to make Lavender Sachets

17.09.2019 by Jelena 26,9883

Many of you have lavender in your gardens, but almost everyone is familiar with its beautiful specter of colors and […]

Lesson 21: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: shortcuts via your keyboard

10.09.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 4,0070

When using as lot of options in the Bernina DesignerPlus Software V8, it is sometimes more convenient to use shortcuts, if […]

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Sew a reusable grocery bag

09.09.2019 by Bea 2,4121

To use reusable grocery bags to save environment from waste is a great idea, I think. So Sew a reusable […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: assembly boats for quilt (or pillows)

05.09.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,6732

Finished your 6 boats? Lets put them together in a quilt, or make 6 pillows. I have placed my blocks […]

Fabrics shopping bag!

03.09.2019 by Marlies 6,6794

I made a fabrics shopping bag……. or project bag or beach bag or……simply a multiple purpose totebag. And I love it! […]

selection of BERNINA feet for shirtmaking

Top 5 Indispensable Shirtmaking Presser Feet

28.10.2023 by Kat Waters1,8790

Have you ever come across a piece of fabric in a shop that practically begged to be made into a […]

How to Make a Makeup Bag with Zipper

05.11.2022 by Jessica Rose | Quiltd Studios18,7883

Hello friend! This is my inaugural blog post on the Bernina Blog and I couldn’t be more excited to share […]

Embroider a mug rug with Mettler Seralon.

01.09.2019 by Bea 1,9650

It is easy to embroider with universal sewing thread. I have done it before and today I choose for a […]

Lesson 20: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Monograms

31.08.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 5,1337

What’s more special than a personalized gift: a (guest) towel, a pillow, enhancing a pocket of a shirt… making it […]

The Hoya Blouse by Deer & Doe

30.08.2019 by Nadine 4,2420

Hello my sewing friends. It feels like a long time since last writing a blogpost. Today I am back with […]

I went to a festival and I took… my BERNINA’s

25.08.2019 by Bea 2,0820

It really happened! Mestival is the name of a recycling project of Festival Dranouter. Read all about it in this […]

A fun take on the classic hooded sweatshirt

23.08.2019 by hannahrose 5,5080

Earlier this year I made a garment for a close friend of mine for her birthday. She is an incredible […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: the sixth/last boat

23.08.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 3,3603

The last boat us due = nr. 6: you can download the free paper piecing pattern HERE. Print it 100%/actual […]

Lesson 19: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Tula Pink embroidery designs and hexagons

19.08.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 6,3580

This time I want to show you how to personalize ready-made embroidery designs, to make your own color setting, to […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: the fifth

14.08.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,4451

Boat nr. 5 is next : download the free paper piecing pattern HERE. This boat will be made in the […]

How to sew a flag with shield

13.08.2019 by Bea 13,6890

A holiday project: sew a flag. It seemed like a really challenging project! How to sew a flag with shield […]

Lesson 18: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: making a bookmark

12.08.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 5,8811

Making a small present for a person that likes to read a lot; how wonderful to use the BERNINA770QE with […]

Fussy Cutting: using a beautiful quilt fabric with large print

07.08.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 6,6310

Sometimes you have bought a beautiful quilt fabric, because you fell in love with the large print. If you want […]

Lesson 17: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: adding letters to an existing design (BBQ apron)

05.08.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 9,3369

Once in a while I am asked to make something on commission. This time it was a birthday present for […]

Re-purposed sail tog bag

04.08.2019 by hannahrose 9,4033

My dad and brother are sailors and enjoy fixing up boats. We often have a boat in the garden […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: the fourth

03.08.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,2783

Today Boat nr. 4: download the free Paper Piecing pattern HERE. Print it at 100%/actual size. Cut paper templates, the […]

Style hack for garments made of lightweight fabric

02.08.2019 by Bea 1,6840

My mother has a nice summer skirt. Still she didn’t wear it often, because she has no trust in it. […]

The Amelie Dress by pattydoo

31.07.2019 by Nadine 4,1422

Hello my sewing friends I am back this week with my Amelie Dress I made for the #sewingpatternsandprints challenge. This […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: the third

25.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,7570

Today Boat nr. 3: download the tree Paper Piecing pattern HERE. Print it out, 100%/actual size. Make paper templates again, […]

A summer shirt with biastape finishing

23.07.2019 by Bea 2,1280

All you need now is a fresh shirt for hot summer weather! So start to sew a summer shirt with […]

Reversible Wrap Skirt inspired by Bali

22.07.2019 by hannahrose 19,0536

On my recent trip to Bali, I visited as many Hindu temples as possible. In order to enter many of […]

Lesson 16: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: creating custom thread charts

21.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 6,1024

After digitizing an embroidery design, you want to bring it to your embroidery machine for embroidery. And of course, using threads […]

Lesson 15: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Toolbox = making holes and other functions

20.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 5,7824

The more you work with BERNINA Embroidery Software DesignerPlus 8, the more you discover. Not just how to use everything, […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: the second

17.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,7310

Block nr. 2, with the another boat, can be downloaded for free HERE. This boat will be made in the […]

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