Sew Better, Faster & More Creatively!
Hi All, It’s been a couple of weeks since I posted. I’m on a deadline for a new BERNINA Big Book coming up and it gets a little crazy! I’ll let you know when it’s available. So today I have not one, but two, short videos for you. #1 – Paper Piecing Tips Paper piecing […] Read more…
If you’ve tried free-motion stitching and gave up after one or two tries, I have a stitching exercise that may help you get started. I’ve talked to a lot of sewers about this type free-motion stitching, which is where you, and not the machine, move the fabric. Quite a few say something like, “Oh, I […] Read more…
The start of a new year is a great time to think back and start fresh. Whether you are making resolutions, decluttering your home, or developing your spiritual self, it feels good to move forward, working toward a better you. I think it’s a good time to dig deeper into creative pursuits, learn new techniques, […] Read more…
If you have a BERNINA machine with the jumbo bobbin, you know how important it is to keep it clean and well-oiled for great performance. Each time you oil it, you remove the bobbin case and bobbin as well as the hook. And, you also know that its not always easy to get the hook […] Read more…
Shortening a Zipper Tip for You! If you’re sewing at midnight and need a 7” zipper but all you have is a 20 inch zipper here’s a quick and easy way to make it shorter. The presser foot I use is an open embroidery foot. It has a large indentation on the sole and this […] Read more…
Here’s a Threading Tip for You! Some presser feet have a slot on the side so that you can put your thread under the foot and out the back. You want to do this because you want to control the thread so it doesn’t get sewn into your project in places it shouldn’t. However many […] Read more…