inspirationNO. 47 SUMMER 2010

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AQUA TONESRAGLAN TUNICAND BERMUDAS

GARDENER’S DELIGHTFUNCTIONAL CLOTHESFOR OUTDOOR WORK

HOLIDAY MOODDECK CHAIR & CO.

HULA HOOPBOLD SUMMER WEAR WITH CIRCULAR DECORATIONS

FOR KIDSFAIRY-TALE TENT

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Brimming with creative possibilities!BERNINA CutWork Accessory and BERNINA CutWork Software

take embroidery to a new level.

www.berninausa.com

BERNINA Exclusive!

BERNINA CutWorkGet creative! Design projects

that are a cut above!

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PREFACE

Don’t forget!For further information, you can also visit our Internet Blog at www.bernina.com/inspiration There, among other things, you’ll find additional tips and photos of the sewing projects.

What´s more, you can vote on your favourite model for the spring issue (around 4 weeks after the magazine comes out). Once again, we´re curious to see what your choice will be!

Summer BreezeWhat could be lovelier than sitting outdoors somewhere and letting the warm summer air caress your face? Lingering over a book, or pottering about in the garden. Feeling the mild breeze around your limbs, creating a sensation of pure well-being. Summer’s the season to kick back and enjoy life – those idle moments on the terrace or in the garden. And why trail around the shops buying seasonal accessories for the balmy weather when you can have fun sewing them for yourself?Kids too are on the lookout for fun – when the weather’s fine, they can take their play tent out into the garden and ‘fly’ their owls there. Beware, though, sewing the tent is likely to get you hooked, once you’ve completed one of these projects, you may not be able to stop!Time to put on your glad rags and go out on the town. We invited you to choose your favourite skirt from the selection offered on our website. Your choice inspired us. Check out page 8 to see how we’ve mixed and matched the skirt, teaming it with a matching jacket for a sophisticated look, and a T-shirt for a sporty one. It’s summer, and that calls for stronger, brighter hues. In ‘Intoxicated with colour’ we’ve chosen simple, in some cases offbeat patterns for you that are quick to sew, so that updating your summer wardrobe will be a real breeze!

Wishing you hours of reading, sewing and crafting enjoyment,

Your Editorial Team and Claudia Giesser, Editor-in-Chief

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Fashion and Accessories 6 Intoxicated with colour Brash hues for a sophisticated skirt, off-the-shoulder top

and a light waistcoat

Your choice Skirt or Bermuda shorts, plus a short jacket and sporty dress

10 Aqua tones Light and airy raglan tunic with practical Bermuda shorts

12 Hula hoop Sassy summer dresses with circular decorations – simple or posh

14 Holiday mood Deck chair cover, lounge pillow and stripy bags with seahorse decorations

News and Notes16 BERNINA News New BERNINA 3 Series models BERNINA Notes What’s new at the Creative Center and other events

Tips17 For sewing, embroidering and overlocking Step-by-step instructions for a patchwork dress Invisible button placket My Label pattern customisation for the Princess-Line Dress

and NEW at http://www.bernina.ch/news-n236-sEN.html i-Tips – Embroidering owls i-Tips – Working photos of the children’s tent i-Tips – Gardening hat: Sewing on decorative trim

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Living22 Gardener’s delight Tool belt, apron and sun hat for garden work 24 Geometric trifles Original living accessories in felt

Hot topic: Circular decorations Varied designs for trendy bathroom accessories

28 Magic forest Mystical owls for a children’s tent

Quilt30 Doris Teixeira from Brazil

GUEST SPOT32 50th anniversary of Swafing 'fabric heaven'

CutWork34 Transform a simple skirt into a one-off with this BERNINA accessory

Reader Service35 Our Gift; Masthead

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4717 Wraparound skirtDespite its smart looks, this skirt is a breeze to sew. Since it’s a wraparound, there’s no fiddling with zips or buttons – a simple closure does the trick nicely.

4718 ShirtHere, purple serves as a restful focus for our fashionable ensemble. The shirt consists of just two pattern pieces, so you’ll be enjoying this chic creation in no time flat without any tricky sewing-in of sleeves.

4719 WaistcoatSew this waistcoat in yellow, or choose a some-what more subtle purple or red, just as the fancy takes you. Here too we’ve aimed for a simple pattern – the front section is cut out with the collar included.

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Summer’s the season for radiant colours! This sunny yellow will put you in a cheerful frame of mind, even if it’s grey outside. Colour

Summer scarves are one of the must-haves of the season, and lend new life to an older outfi t. Simply hem a fabric remnant left over from the skirt along both long edges and fringe the short edges. It’s really so easy that you don’t even need instructions for it!

Intoxicated with

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Hula Hoop

With the BERNINA ‘Spirit of Geometry’ collection

With the overlocker

4715 Patchwork dressA youthful, bold design combo. Overlocking like this is brilliant fun! Remember, the decorative seams needn’t always disappear inside the dress. Whether or not you sew the dress in size XXS, the little embroidery motif is always an eyecatcher. Embroi-dery design from the BERNINA ‘Spirit of Geometry’ collection.

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So many rings and circles – who can be bothered counting them all? We simply gave up, and threw ourselves into the sewing instead!

4716 Waterfall dressIt’s been a long time since you’ve sewn a dress this fast – you can easily manage two a day at this rate! Normally the border would actually run crossways, but we found the model much more interesting like this. Decide for yourself!

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With free-motion couching foot no. 43

4731 Gardening apronProtect your clothes by tying on this jolly apron before repotting those plants. The tools can either be sewn on in free-motion technique with free-motion couching foot no. 43, or created as embroidery designs, as you prefer. With the BERNINA 830, placing two hoop fills side by side is no longer a problem!

Gardener’s delight

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Gardening is relaxation as well as work. Pottering about outdoors in the fresh air watching nature unfold is a constant delight.These sewing projects would make great little presents for any gardening enthusiast.

4733 Hat with flower vaseA hat with a fresh floral decor-ation! The little plastic vase with its closure is wedged tightly in place and won’t dribble (florist’s). And thanks to the broad brim, there’ll be no dreaded sunburn on the back of your neck.

4730 Tool beltThanks to its washable fabric, this tool belt is a practical holder for all sorts of essential bits and pieces such as secateurs, cord or weeders.Use a combination of decorative stitches to embellish the belt as the mood takes you.

4732 Kneeling padsJust the thing in dry weather. The washable fabric is sturdy and spares your knees. A couple of ruffles add a feminine touch.

With BERNINA 820/830

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Geometric trifles With walking foot or dual feed (BERNINA 820/830)

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A bit of felt, a cut or two with the rotary cutter and a couple of straight seams, and voilà – you’ve got a whole new living-room decoration in no time flat!

4737 Felt pictureExcept for the background, you needn’t cut out any straight pieces here. That way, the picture looks more haphazard and less severe. The odd decorative stitch here and there – our example shows BERNINA 820/830 stitches – and a couple of tulle strips make for little eye-catchers.

4735 Self-sealing cushion coverAdd a smart accent to even the most sophisticated home dec! This cushion cover completely dispenses with a closure. The ‘Extra Strong’ sewing thread not only provides the final touch, but also ensures durability.

4736 Lantern-style lampHere, we’ve revamped the familiar little paper lantern by creating an exclusive-looking lamp out of firm felt. A bit of tulle prevents the lampshade from stretching.