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inspirationNo. 55 Spring 2013www.bernina.com

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ISSN 1664-5987

WITH FASHION,

CHILDREN’S

AND HOME

ACCESSORIES

PATTERNS

Stylish trousers

Coat in a mix of style s

Jewe lle ry

Shirt-blouse

Stylish trousers

Shirt-blouse

Stylish trousers

Jewe lle ry

BERNINA DESIGNWORKSNOW AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL BERNINA STORE

The art of sewing in three new dimensions: BERNINA DesignWorks lets your true artist shine thanks in part to your multi-talented embroidery machine. The BERNINA DesignWorks Software Suite consists of three modules: CutWork, which can cut, PaintWork, which can paint, and CrystalWork, which can create decorations from rhinestones. The software allows you to edit images on a PC or design them yourself. With the appropriate tools, your embroidery machine implements everything. All you have to do is decorate in your own style to enjoy creations that make you shine.

The software modules are available individually or as a package. The tools are not part of the software and can be purchased separately. Find out more about the BERNINA DesignWorks Software Suite and enjoy free downloads at www.bernina.com/DesignWorks.

1 trusted embroidery machine

250 glittering crystals5 perfectly cut flowers

3 sketchbooks full of ideas10 coloured fabric pens

1 dress as colourful as my imagination

1 DesignWorks Software Suite for embellishments

Glit tering cristalsGlit tering cristals

Coat in a mix of style s

Sewing, embroidering

and overlocking

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Fabric: Leona 317-603

Fabric: Leona 793-424

Give free rein to your creativity with fabrics from Swa� ng!

Hans-Gerd Swa� ng e.K. Bentheimer Strasse 175–179 D-48529 NordhornTel. +49 5921 3053-0 Fax +49 5921 3053-33 www.swa� ng.com

As a complete service provider, Swa� ng offers the right collection for every application, from “Basic” to “Haute Couture”. Check out the sewing projects with Swa� ng fabrics in this issue of BERNINA Inspiration!


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Spring is just around the corner: the � rst buds are bursting into bloom, and every day we see something new outside. And of course there are also plenty of new goodies for you to discover in this issue of Inspiration!

From a sporty out� t in harmonious shades of cappuccino to a bright and colourful miniskirt, once again you’ll � nd everything a gal could need for the new season. We’ve tailored some comfortably cut trousers in heavy jersey to complement our boxy jacket in a stylish coated colour-gradient fabric – suitable for wearing right now. As is our romantic, biker-style coat. You can leave yourself a bit more time to make our miniskirt with matching shirt-blouse – ideal for slightly warmer weather.

Since spring usually comes with its fair share of rain and kids like to play outdoors, we have a gorgeous raincoat for the little ones, also made from coated fabric.

The Easter Bunny is also putting in a seasonal appearance, and showing his best side. His portrait is featured on the table runner, while his smaller sidekicks will make sure that everyone’s sitting in the proper place.

In addition to little presents which you may be tempted to hang onto yourself, there are also other items to smarten up your home. Have a look inside and let yourself be surprised!

Wishing you hours of enjoyment browsing and creating,

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

Preface

Spring into an inspiring issue!

NEW!NEW! Now you can � nd all our i-Tips even faster under the appropriate model number

at www.bernina.com/inspiration

Simply add the model number to the end of the link. For example, you’ll � nd

the i-Tips for Jacket no. 5510 at www.bernina.com/inspiration-5510


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Fashion and Accessorie s6 Self-assured

Glamorous jacket paired with stylish trousers

8 Melon meets vanilla iceShirt-blouse with cheeky skirt

10 Miss SixtiesDress with facings and capri trousers

12 Bright idea! Coat in a mix of styles

14 Shades of JapanKimono-style wraparound dress

News and Notes16 BERNINA News New website and DesignWorks accessories

21 BERNINA Notes Classes on offer

Tips for Sewing, Embroidering and Overlock ing17 Tailor-tack foot no. 7 – tailored to your needs

19 Working with tricky fabrics – BERNINA feed-support systems

20 Zip and facing

And at www.bernina.com/inspiration-5510, the i-Tips – this time, photos and drawings for model 5510, Jacket, on neatening the edges and sleeve vent. Plus photos on modifying the clothes hooks at www.bernina.com/inspiration-5538

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26Guest spot22 Chiara Pizzinato

C hildren24 Singing in the rain

Colourful raincoat with cheeky ¾-length frilled trousers

Easter26 Happy Easter Bunnies galore

Living and Giving28 Decorative storage solutions for your jewellery

30 Glittering crystals Luxurious bedroom decor

32 Spring presents Say it with � owers

Young Look34 Vivid and versatile Your new favourite bag

Reader’s servic e35 Our gift

Masthead


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Fashion


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The return of a classic! The boxy jacket is once more taking the catwalk by storm – and the materials currently used are more

stylish than ever.

5510 JacketThe graduated-colour pleather harmonises perfectly with the boxy cut of the jacket.

The slight crinkle look of the seams goes with the futuristic fabric. We de� nitely recommend

taking the � nished paper pattern with you when buying this fabric, however, since the

pattern repeat gobbles up a fair amount of material.

5511 TrousersThe curved yoke line of the jacket is repeated in the casually styled trousers. The shirred legs

are a further trendy eyecatcher which can easily be left off if you don’t fancy them.

Se lf-assured

Jacket:with Walking foot

or Dual feed

Trousers:

with Zipper foot no. 35


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Colours you could bite into! Melon is the new season’s pink –

gorgeous in combination with white.

5513 Shirt-blouseThe cheerful colour combination of the

shirt coordinates perfectly with the � owers on the skirt. The lengthways vanilla-

coloured facings of the straight-cut shirt ensure a slim silhouette.

5514 SkirtThis slimline skirt is constructed without

a waistband, so it doesn’t look bulky under the shirt. Its stretch component makes

it really comfortable to wear, whilst cheeky zips give more freedom of movement

for your legs if needed.

Fashion

Melon

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Subtle, stylish colours in unexpected combinations lend a brand-new touch to your table at Easter.

5530 Table runnerAppliquéd bunnies and hemstitching grace this simple table runner. Those with a computerised embroidery machine can of course have it embroider the rabbits. Here, instead of simply sewing together the squares, we’ve used the Spanish hemstitch attachment to produce the decorative joining seams in no time � at.

5531 Little basketThese little baskets are so versatile. Use � rst as place cards with a little welcoming gift, then as a decora-tion on the traditional Easter tree, or as a little present, or even as a planter – there are oodles of fun uses to which they can be put.

5532 “Happy Easter” letteringHere, the BERNINA CutWork Software’s wide range of outlines are shown off to particularly good advantage. Several layers of fabric are � rst auto-matically sewn together, then cut out.

Fabric: Swa� ng

Easter


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Table runner:

with Spanish hemstitch attachment

no. 47

Little basket:

with embroidery module

“Happy Easter” lettering:

with BERNINA CutWork


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Living

Because a gal can never have too much jewellery, she sometimes loses track of her baubles. Never fear, though – our stylish organiser will quickly bring order to chaos.

5535 Jewellery organiserA wedge frame forms the support structure for this charming chain holder. We used the Border Embroidery Set to create a suitable frame which was further highlighed by the shiny viscose cord. DIY experience an advantage here!

5536 Odds-and-ends holderThis organiser for bracelets, earrings and other items of jewellery was designed in the same look as model 5535. The holder for the earrings or clip-ons was simply threaded through the wire. The frame gets its sturdiness from additional struts on the back.

5537 CaddyThis caddy would make a suitable ornament on any console table. Decovil ironed onto the fabric lends it sturdiness.

5538 Clothes hookMatching clothes hooks lend the perfect � nishing touch to your dressing room. Simply use old ones and cover them to look brand-new. Screw caps help you achieve the right shape.

A gem of a storage solut ion

Jewellery organiser:

with Border Embroidery Set

and Double-cord foot no. 60


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A li t t le spring presentGiving

Tip for chequered � ower: You’ll � nd that the embroidery software speeds things up considerably – simply digitise the petals and hoop 2 layers of fabric right-sides-together without stabiliser. Embroider with normal sewing thread. Perfect for batch production!

Let � owers do the talking! Then, whatever unseasonably wintry weather still looms outside, it’s already springtime indoors. Whether they’re to give away or destined for your own window sill, all you need are some fabric remnants and a

bit of imagination to get these � owers blooming.

5545 Chequered � owerThe highlight of this � ower is its centre. The

chequer pattern was sewn with variegated thread and the triple straightstitch. Using the Circular

Embroidery Attachment ensures that your centre also comes out entirely round, while the Tailor-tack foot practically sews the fringe by itself.

5546 Pintuck � owerYou’ll also be able to create very pretty petals

with the Pintuck and decorative-stitch foot with clear sole no. 46C.

5547 Bluebeard � owerWhat looks really complicated here can be sewn quickly in a single go, and then you can cut the

fringe fabric into three pieces and sew the petals.

5548 Red � owerHere, a single decorative stitch � lls up an entire

petal! The BERNINA 830’s sideway-motion pattern makes this possible.

5549 CactusThe cheeky thorns consist of a sewn-on cord. The cord is couched particularly evenly if you

pre- program the number of stitches.

5550 Pleated coverThese pretty covers can be created almost effort-

lessly with the embroidery module. Those who can’t embroider will � nd the template for sewing

it themselves on the pattern sheet.


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Chequered � ower:

with Circular Embroidery Attachment

and Tailor-tack foot no. 7

Red � ower:

with BERNINA 830

Cactus:

with Braiding foot no. 12C

Pleated cover:

with embroidery module and

BERNINA embroidery software

Model 5546 and 5547


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