Create This Wall Quilt With Decorative Stitches
Explore all the unused decorative stitches included with your BERNINA sewing machine as I show you how to create this wall quilt with decorative stitches. Make this wall quilt to make use of decorative...
View ArticleFree sewing pattern for the T-shirt “Sia” (June 2024 only)
Let’s bring some colour into you wardrobe! Download the free pattern and embroidery designs for the T-shirt “Sia” until June 30, 2024 in the paragraph Download the free sewing pattern for the T-shirt...
View ArticleTutorial to sew the Sia shirt – free pattern June 2024
Here’s a tutorial to sew the Sia shirt – free pattern June 2024. Find all the information about the free download in this blogpost. Did you miss the free download? You can still purchase it from the...
View Article“Irina” Sew Along – Week 3 – Neckline & Bodice
Welcome to Week 3 of the Irina Sew Along! This week we will be sewing our neckline and bodice but we’re also going to talk about machine embroidery. Adding machine embroidery to a garment is a...
View ArticleSewing the Inspirations Irina dress as a lightweight linen top
Today I have a super easy pattern hack to share with you! The Inspirations free pattern for May was the Irina dress, (It’s no longer free, but still available here) and I’ve taken this pattern and...
View ArticleCreate your Magic! The new BERNINA 990 is here
Yesterday was A BIG DAY for BERNINA and, we hope, for many sewing fans around the world. At BERNINA University, a trade conference organized by our US subsidiary BERNINA of America, we launched our new...
View ArticleMy first project on the Q24
Last year, the DutchMQG organized a super fun Block of the Month (BOM) project. This quilt featured a variety of designs, and I made it using many different fabrics. It turned out to be the perfect...
View Article“Irina” Sew Along – Week 4 – Pockets
Welcome to Week 4. I hope your Irina dresses are coming along nicely. I would love to see some progress shots! Please put some pictures in the comments below or share them on social media with the...
View ArticleOverlock & Coverstitch with your sewing machine (free Turtleneck pattern too)
The Monroe Turtleneck is a great transitional garment for the in-between weather (Spring or Autumn). If made in a heavier weight knit it could even be a Winter garment. It has a boxy shape with drop...
View Article“Irina” Sew Along – Week 5 – Gather Skirt
Welcome to Week 5 of the Irina Sew Along. This week we are talking all about gathering! There are many different ways to achieve a gathered effect on clothing. I’ve done each dress a different way so...
View ArticleRemake of my favorite sweater on the L460 overlocker
Do you also have a sweater that you love to wear every day? But over time, if it gets holes or the fabric stretches out, it slowly ends up at the back of the closet or even in the clothing bin… I...
View ArticleBetween the Lines QAL: Pattern 2/9 – Row 9 Into the Mountains
Into the Mountains! Here is part 2 of the Between the Lines quilt along. Today we will be working on row 9. How did the first row go? I’ve already seen many cheerful yellow rows come through. So...
View ArticleSewing Sustainable Children’s Clothing: A Path to an Eco-Friendly Future
In a world dominated by fast fashion, many of you are seeking better alternatives for your wardrobe, especially when it comes to your children. Like you, I want the best for my child and prioritize a...
View Article“Irina” Sew Along – Week 6 – Sleeves
Welcome to Week 6 of the Irina Sew Along. This week we are doing set-in sleeves. For the Linen colour blocked dress or the original Irina dress we are going to sew our set-in sleeves. If you’re doing...
View ArticleStitch Chart for the BERNINA 590 – a Free Printable Guide for Practical Stitches
Hi, this is Heather at Manitoulin Threads and I am excited to be sewing and writing for BERNINA International. I hope you join me as I get to know my new BERNINA 590 sewing machine. I am primarily a...
View ArticleFree sewing pattern for the skirt “Daisy” (July 2024 only)
This A-line skirt is a versatile piece which can be styled for any season. Open the front button facing for more air flow on hot summer days or style it with tights and boots for cold days… It is a...
View ArticleSew along for the “Daisy” Skirt (free pattern in July)
For the month of July 2024 you can download the “Daisy” Skirt Pattern from the Inspiration Magazine for free! Even though it is Winter, I love that I can still were this skirt paired with warm tights...
View ArticleSew Easy Decorative Stitched Notion Totes
Today, I continue to explore the many decorative stitches on the BERNINA 790 PRO sewing machine. Additionally, I wanted to share with our readers how to sew easy decorative stitched notion totes. We...
View Article“Irina” Sew Along – Week 7 – Fun with Hems
Welcome to week 7 of the Irina Sew Along. This week we are going to have fun with hems! Hems are usually plain and functional but they can be decorative in a subtle way or in a bright and bold way! In...
View ArticleScrappy Quilted Phone Case – Fast and Easy Quilting Project
Ready to make one of the cutest projects of the year?! The quilted phone case is your girl, she’s scrappy, fun and fast. I was scrolling through my social media a few months ago and saw a video on...
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