Just SEW It Classes
Just SEW It is a series of learn-to-sew classes - complete with step-by-step directions and photos to guide you to success. Build your sewing skills and knowledge as you create fun projects along the way!
Serge Your Own Custom Cords for Couching
When creating free-motion surface embellishments, finding just the right color and size of cord for your project can be a challenge. It's easy to create your very own custom cording using the cording foot on your serger along with a variety of specialty threads.
10 Reasons to Love a Serger
You can improve your sewing, achieve more professional results and finish your projects faster with the use of a serger! From inserting zippers to making spaghetti straps to finishing delicate edges, you'll love what you can do when you add a serger to your sewing room! See how.
Quilted Tool Caddy
Get organized for sewing with this fold-over quilted case that holds the basic tools needed for most classes. Make it work for you-customize the pockets to fit your tools. Tips for basic quilting techniques and edge binding are included in the instructions.
Monogrammed Frayed Flower Pin
Fun and full of charm, this Monogrammed Frayed Flower Pin can be attached to tote bags, headbands, flip flops and almost any type of project, adding whimsy and color.
Monogrammed Hair Bow
Make a fashion statement with this tailored hair bow, complete with a single letter monogram. Some simple ribbon folding, quick monogram stitching and easy assembly will let you create one for every outfit in your little girl's closet!
Guest Towels with Lettering
Brighten up your powder room with these cheerful guest towels. A simple name or monogram with a colorful coordinating ribbon border makes these towels easy to make and great for gifts!
Double Flange Pillow
This simple flange pillow is a great beginning project that uses two coordinating fabrics. Straight seams and easy sizing make it fool-proof and fun for any sewer!
Embellished Silk Pillow
Simple quilting, decorative stitching, and a double cord detail give a rich look to this 16" silk dupioni pillow. An invisible zipper in the back makes it easy to remove the cover for cleaning or for a seasonal design change.
Textured Textile Wall Hanging
A study in pintucks, this small wall hanging is filled with simple techniques that create texture on fabric. Easy to make, each block is texturized in a unique way and accented with ribbon sashing for additional dimension. These techniques can also be applied to a variety of projects from home décor to fashion accessories and more.
Holiday Table Settings
Create fun table settings in a short amount of time for your autumn and holiday dinner celebrations. Start with wool felt and a variety of embellishments including variegated stitching and appliqué. Plus learn sewing techniques for finishing napkin edges. Fun to make, these projects are perfect for any level but especially suited for beginning stitchers.
Serger - Rolled Edge Napkins
Cloth napkins are an earth-friendly alternative to paper, and are so much prettier! Choose from single- or double-layer styles, select your fabrics, and then serge some festive napkins for your holiday table. Plus, make a set or two for everyday dining! Learn tips for creating serger rolled edge finishes.
Serger - Roll It Up Pillowcase with Piping Patchwork
Add a strip of piping to the "Roll It Up!" pillowcase instructions from the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge website at www.AllPeopleQuilt.com, and construct your pillowcase on a serger rather than a sewing machine following these pattern adaptations.
Serger - Fat Quarter Gift Bags
Think Green! These re-usable gift bags are a great way to use some of those holiday or novelty prints in your stash. Each bag takes just one fat quarter, and can be quickly made on your serger - even the ribbon tie!
Serger Flatlocking - Patchwork Fleece Blanket
Easier and faster to make than a traditional quilt, this patchwork fleece blanket is a cheerful and cozy addition to your décor - completely assembled on the serger! Choose a fleece selection of seasonal solids and prints or make it to complement your décor.
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Cocktail Napkin Ornament
Take two linen cocktail napkins; add some embroidery, narrow ribbon, and a bit of fiberfill - that's all it takes to make these pretty holiday ornaments. The 4" x 4" center squares make this a perfect project for stitching on the BERNINA Deco 340 and other embroidery machines with a small hoop size.
Pillow Panache
Simple details bring modern sophistication to our stylish pillow trio. With a BERNINA 5 Series Sewing Machine as your trusty design partner, it's easy to create fabulous home accents!
Felted Journal
Learn basic surface embellishment techniques as you create an unique felted journal cover. The cover starts with a layer of needle-punched fibers enhanced with simple stitches and a scattering of beads and trinkets and finishes with a clever rattail edging.
Belted Pillow
Change the look of any pillow to match your décor. Add panache to a plain pillow with a band of embellished fabric. This band adds texture and color using ribbon and simple tucks.
Laminated Table Cover with Embroidery Accents
Protect the stitching on your outdoor table cover by adding a layer of laminated vinyl after the embroidery is complete. What a creative and simple way to personalize your back yard entertaining fun!
Appliqué Basics - Child's Hooded Towel
Learn basic appliqué techniques and create a cute child's hooded towel - destined to become a well-loved favorite by any tiny recipient. Adding a personal touch with a bit of appliqué is fun, easy and creates a one of a kind treasure.
Floralicious Tableware Basket
Customize a market basket with a liner and pockets to carry silverware, napkins, and serving accessories from the kitchen to the patio. This tableware basket, lined with fabrics is a festive yet practical table accessory for outdoor dining. See how the BERNINA Ruffler Attachment makes this a quick and easy project!
Floralicious Fan Apron
This festive apron is as much fun to make as it is to wear! Styled in brightly colored prints with a black accent, the apron sews together quickly and accurately with use of the BERNINA Binder attachment. If you are looking for a fresh hostess or shower gift, this is it.
Tee Square Serger Scarf
Gather your favorite t-shirts from your travels, concerts, teams or other themes of interest and create a cozy winter scarf. It's so easy to make, you can serge it together over the weekend!
SEW Green
Sewing Green can be fun and creative. Get started with a variety of project ideas and inspiration for re-fashioning, re-purposing and up-cycling textile items.
Sassy Serger Skirt
Re-invent your favorite t-shirts into a skirt. The serger makes this skirt project quick and easy, and the results are boutique-savvy!
Shower Tote
Made from mesh fabric, this quick-drying tote carries all of your toiletries into the shower with you. It's perfect for the dorm, the gym and as a travel accessory. Experiment with unusual fabrics like mesh and oilcloth.
Just for Girls - Mia Top
Little girls love a top that's ready for twirling. It's easy to create fun garments with ruffles (twirls) using a BERNINA 3 Series machine. Learn tips and tricks for creating ruffles as you make this darling Mia Top from Pink Fig.
Pillow Pizzazz
You do not have to redecorate an entire room when you want to update your décor-just make some new pillows! The ones featured here are stylish and fun to make with the BERNINA 3 Series Sewing Machines.
Decorative Band Dress and Swing Bag
An easy-to-sew dress gets some added interest with decorative stitch embellishment. The bands of this dress are a great canvas to showcase the decorative stitches found on the BERNINA 380 Sewing Machine. Create a Swing Bag to finish the look!
Tidy Tray
These clever fabric trays are fun to make and can help you keep organized in every room in your home!
Cosmetic Brush Case
Create a customized makeup case for storing your precious brushes in style! Any girl that is serious about her makeup will want one these cases to preserve her tools. Learn a few new sewing tricks as you make this fun project.
Burnished Denim Pouch
Great for traveling or just keeping the stuff in your purse organized, this clever little pouch is a great canvas for creativity. Have fun and learn how to insert a zipper with a lining.
Kitchen Towel and Napkin
Create a set kitchen towels and napkins to complement your décor. Have fun mixing different fabrics and textures, plus add embellishment for a designer touch.
Laundry Bag
This clever duffle tote with a zippered pocket is perfect for toting laundry or can easily double as an overnight bag. Either way, you'll arrive in style! Make it in school colors and add embroidery for added appeal.
Scarf Dress
Looking for a quick and easy dress project? If you can sew a straight stitch, you can make this dress from two scarves! This stylish party dress will bring you many compliments.
Loop Curtains
Let your home décor reflect your personality! Make these Loop Curtains and transform your space. Home décor sewing is fun and easy.
Ribbon Clutch
Let your creativity shine with this darling ribbon clutch. Make it casual or formal depending on your ribbon and trim choices. Advance your sewing skills as you learn a variety of basic sewing techniques.
Two-Tone Apron
The Two-Tone Apron project is as much fun to make as it is to wear! Advance your basic sewing skills as you create a stylish apron . . . just the right accessory for the creative hostess!
Grab It and Go Wallet
The Grab it and Go Wallet is a great project to make with those left-over scraps from your latest handmade purse or other fabric project! These clever petite wallets are fun to make and are just the right size for holding the basic essentials.
Summer Serendipity Bag
Create your own signature bag for summer! The Summer Serendipity Bag is the perfect palette for artistic embellishment. Make it in a favorite fabric and add embroidery, monograms, ribbon trims, and other embellishments of choice!
Wine Tote
Create this cool wine tote, insulated to keep your beverage of choice chilled! It's easy-to-make and fun-to-give as a shower or hostess gift. This hand-crafted gift item will surely bring you compliments.
Quilting 101
Quilting is the stitching that keeps all the layers of a quilt together - backing, batting and quilt top. The stitched design can be simple or fancy, subtle or eye-catching depending the type and function of the quilt. Learn the fundamentals of various machine quilting techniques. With a little practice, you'll be quilting like a pro!
Decorator Shower Curtain
Creating a signature style in your home is easy with a little sewing knowledge. Learn step-by-step how to make a Decorator Shower Curtain. The most challenging step is selecting your fabric!
Seams Inside Out Bag
Learn the basic techniques you need to know to get started sewing, all in one project! Practice making simple seams and finishes, edgestitching and topstitching, plus zipper, button and buttonhole applications. Keep this little bag as a handy reference for sewing tips and techniques.
Learn-to-Sew Ruffles - Fashions for Little Girls
Have as much fun Learning-to-Sew Ruffles as your favorite little girl will enjoy wearing your creations! This lesson features two projects: A Make It project featuring Kwik Sew Pattern 3664 and a Re-Fashion It project featuring the re-invention of a ready-to-wear top & pair of jeans into a ruffled bliss!
Follow our tips and tricks and Learn-to-Sew Ruffles like a pro! Apply these techniques to a variety of sewing projects from garments to home décor.