Sewing Tips and Fashion News

Virtual Bernina Club

Now at two different days and times! We are now offering Bernina Club on Thursday evening and Friday afternoon. Please come join us – relaxed, informative and very fun!

Vivien Swant is continuing with our Virtual Bernina Club. Come and learn some new techniques.

All clubs are free at Bernina Sewing Center. We would like all of our customers to take advantage of the trainings we offer. The more you learn about your sewing machines, the more you use it, and get your money's worth. Bernina of America is big on education, and if you don't take advantage, you are missing out. This policy will apply to our 4 clubs: Bernina Club, Embroidery Club, Software Club, and HandiQuilter Club. Some of the clubs offer an optional DVD for the lesson. These will be available for you to purchase for only $5. Please call and register ahead of time so we have adequate materials prepared. Thank you!

Each session will incorporate a presentation by a Virtual Bernina educator, and a hands-on opportunity will follow with guidance our own Vivien Swant.

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…

Sewing Books Hot on the Shelves

Sew The Perfect Gift
Accent on Angels
Another Bite of Schnibbles
Everyday Handmade
One Line at a Time, Encore
Singular Sensations
Foundation Pieced Quilts

Fabrics Just In

Groove On – Quilting Treasures
Fashionista – Spectrix
Mountain Majesty – Benartex
Brighton – Blue Hill
Faux Leather – Troy
Bittersweet Flannel – Benartex
Isabella
Daydreams II
Little Helpers – Quilting Treasures
Frogs – Andover
Cabana – Moda
Full Moon – Quilting
Lark (Amy Butler) – Westminister
Graphic Elegance
Lark – Laminate (Amy Butler) – Westminister
Spice Cats – Quilting Treasures
Batik SCARVES – Island Batiks
Cupcakery
Sonora
Gallery Fiori
Winter Enchantment
Cafe Americana – Wilmington
Stonehenge – Northcot
Plume – Timeless Treasures
Crush – Timeless Treasures
Zoe – Studio E

Sewing Patterns for Fresh Inspiration

Otis & Rhubarb
Pretty Bird Pin Cushion
Daisy Pin Cushions
Who's Place!
Hot Who!
Top Hat
Baby Bibs 2
Go With The Flow

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!