Sewing Tips and Fashion News

Virtual Bernina Club

Phyllis Hansen is continuing with our Virtual Bernina Club. Come and learn some new techniques.

Christmas in August
Get inspired to sew for Christmas with these clever embellishments and techniques in a wide range of projects.

Inside Out
Bias bound, bias covered, zippered, and serged - are all seam techniques that make a project look great on the inside, but what about bringing it to the front? Never have an ordinary seam again on your projects as you incorporate the seam into a decorative detail for all to see - on the front!

Notions

Gypsy Bitty Buddy
Black/Cream Floral Tape Measure

Sewing Patterns for Fresh Inspiration

Little Miss Sunshine
Tulip Bells Table Runner
Baby S'Mores Quilt & Plushie
The Mia Top
The Juliet Tunic
The Little Flower Pocket Top
Whimsy Bag
Double Duty Bag
Twirl Top & Pants
Jennifer's Bag
Retro Clothespin Apron
Casserole Kimono
Baked Potato/Tortilla Steamer
Minky See, Minky Do!
The Lucy Apron
Sassy Plus Size Apron
Slumber Buns
Ruffles
Twirls Skort
Bella Bag
Manhattan Handbag
Punch Card Pouch

Bernina Virtual Club

Phyllis Hansen is continuing with our Virtual Bernina Club. Come and learn some new techniques. Clubs are free for 2010!

Each session will incorporate a presentation by a Virtual Bernina educator, and a hands-on opportunity will follow with the guidance of one of our staff members.

These opportunities will be hosted on the web by trained Bernina educators. You will learn many new techniques, and learn about new products and how to use them.

Please register early to reserve your spot and help us serve you better.
Please see the Bernina Virtual Club schedule in the column at right…
Register for Bernina Virtual Club classes now...

The New Bernina 830 is Awesome!

My Label 3D Fashion Pattern Software

My Label is a unique program designed to give you the freedom of creating, designing, and sewing your own garments using baic style patterns provided by Bernina, without the need for expensive industrial equipment. This program allows you to view your design choices on a 3D model representing your own measurements! You will be able to view how the finished product will look as simulated on the 3D model that was mde to match your body type, proportions, and exact size. You choose the style and it is automatically adjusted to fit your measurements. You can then drape the style on your model and add design details such as fabric textures, buttons, Bernina embroidery, and stitches. Finally, My Label allows you to print out the pattern on your home printer. The patterns include markings for all button, embroidery, ant stitch placements! For more information, go to www.BerninaMyLabel.com.

Bernina's Aurora Anniversary Edition

Flawless blue faceplate and anniversary medallion plus 392 stitches and 9mm stitch width — ideal for embellishing. It's even Bernina Stitch Regulator and embroidery compatible. Now that's worth celebrating!

Sewing Tips

If you're having some difficulty sewing or you have a question regarding your sewing machine, check out our growing list of sewing tips. You might even want to look it over to avoid a future problem or learn a new trick!

For instance, if you are experiencing skipped stitches in your sewing, try using a larger needle. You would be surprised how often this takes care of the problem!