We love to Make Our World. This blog is all about the happenings, inspirations, and projects in the works from us at Stitched. We hope you'll find ideas for all things sewing, quilting, and more!
BERNINA's #86 ruffler foot is ideally suited for gathering and pleating fabrics. With variable setting options, both the pleat depth and the frequency of the gather can be varied. With a pleat at every stitch, every 6th, or every 12th stitch you're in total control.
The #86 ruffler foot will create neat, even gathering and pleats for home decorating or garment needs-- the possibilities are endless!
Check out BERNINA's video below to see the #86 foot in action!
Don't miss out- this deal is only good during the month of May!
This month BERNINA is offering 25% off foot #50: the triple sole walking foot. The triple sole walking foot is a MUST-HAVE for all your quilting and sewing needs. Let foot #50 help you make working with challenging fabrics a breeze. Whether it's matching stripes and plaids, or working with fabrics that shift easily, the walking foot is your go-to.
The #50 walking foot comes with three soles for all your sewing needs: a standard sole, a specialized quilting sole, and a sole with a central guide--perfect for edgestitching and stitching in the ditch.
With a right and left side seam guide included as well, you'll be sure to have perfect seams each and every time.
Check out BERNINA's video tutorial to see the triple sole walking foot in action!
Just like one of the greatest sporting events, this great of a deal only comes around once a year! For a limited time, BERNINA is offering 0% interest for 48 months on purchases of $3,000 and up with the use of the BERNINA credit card. PLUS with the purchase of a B790e or B880e, a brand new serger can be yours for as low as $99!
The 880 is BERNINA's finest sewing machine. It will allow you to sew, embroider, and quilt with exceptional precision. The 880 will allow your sewing dreams to come true with an extensive repertoire of decorative, utility and quilting stitches that can be altered, combined and programed in a myriad of ways. With an extra-large work area, the 880 is ideal for all sewing projects large and small. The 880, BERNINA's finest embroidery machine, offers an abundance of embroidery functions- including rotate, mirror image, and combine.
The 790 is an exceptional sewing machine. With a bobbin capacity of up to 70% more than standard bobbins, you'll sew longer with fewer interruptions! The 7 series machines include a meticulously engineered extended freearm, with 10" of space to the right of the needle. Not only does the 790 provide you with ample space for big, beautiful sewing and embroidery projects, with its 9mm stitch width, it is also ideally suited for decorative stitches. The extra-large embroidery module lets you stitch out maxi-sized motifs.
Call or stop by the shop for more information on these amazing machines!
After stumbling across a link to this tutorial on Instagram, Jen knew she needed up whip up a few to use at home! Inspired by the Lotta Jansdotter prints that May Chappell used, Jen pulled out some long coveted fat quarters from Lotta's line, Echo.
Tools & Notions Jen found helpful:
-Make a Zipper Tape (if you haven't used these you don't know what you're missing!- 12 zipper pulls on 5 1/2 yards of zipper so you can customize the size!)
-Wonder Clips (again, if you've never used these- treat yourself to some!)
A short time later....Voila! Two super cute project bags ready to be filled with What We're Sewing next! Jen varied a bit from the tutorial, and inserted the zipper on the back side of one of the bags. It's always good to have a bit of variation!
**Jen shared that she thought these were great bags to make in 'production line' style, (do all your cutting at once, step 1 for all bags at once, etc.)**
We have everything you'll need to make some of these great bags, so stop in (or shop online with us) to grab your supplies, and mosey on over to May Chappell's tutorial to get started!
Although I'm sure we're all upset that summer is winding down, there is a silver lining to the beginning of Fall--now's the time to stock up on all those wish-list presser feet! BERNINA's Fall Sale is starting! September 10-14th save 25% on BERNINA presser feet!
Here are some of our favorite BERNINA feet that we couldn't live without:
#10/10C/10D Edgestitch Foot: Ideal for clean topstitching finishes, hemming, decorative sewing and "stitch in the ditch" sewing
#12/12C Bulky Overlock Foot: Ideal for sewing bulky knits, creating and attaching piping, or adding decorative items like thick cords and sequins
#30/#31/#32/#33 (3/5/7/9) Groove Pintuck Foot: Ideal for sewing pintucks with either single or double needles on all weights of fabric
#50 Three-Soled Walking Foot: Ideal for sewing bulky fabrics, or fabrics of different weights. Can also be used in machine quilting. Comes with three soles: standard, quilting, central guide
#52/52C/52D Teflon Sole Zigzag Foot: Ideal for sewing on 'sticky' fabrics such as leather, plastic, vinyl or pleather. We used this foot the other day when making project bags- check out the tutorial here!
#71 Lap Seam Foot: Ideal for sewing laped and flat-felled seams on heavy fabric. This foot can also be used to sew on quilting binding- check out this great tutorial to learn how!
#86 Ruffler Foot: Ideal for gathering and pleating fabric. You can choose to stitch/gather at every stitch, 6th stitch, or 12th stitch
#97/97D 9mm 1/4 Inch Foot: Ideal for 9mm machines, this 1/4 foot with screw-in guide helps in the creation of perfect quarter-inch seams
Not in the market for feet? In the market for a new machine? BERNINA's Fall Sale has something for you, too! You can take home a B215 for ONLY $699! This is an amazing deal for an amazing machine! The 215 is incredibly versatile- perfect for a beginning sewer, someone who needs a utilitarian machine for home projects, or even a sewing enthusiast looking for a 'travel' machine to take to class.
What's better than this amazing machine for only $699? Using BERNINA's site DesignSkins, you can customize the look of your machine! Choose from one of their pre-selected images, OR upload one of your own!
We had a great time at Q20/Q24 longarm training in Chicago! We learned all about these beautiful machines. Bernina's longarm machines are unlike any other. Here's a quick rundown of some of the AMAZING features of the Q24 frame model, and Q20 sit down/frame model:
-Fully front operated (you can do everything but turn the machine on/off from the front!)
-Maximum stitch speed of 2200 stitches per second
-Unique tension control
-Programmable personal settings
-4 Programmable toggles on frame model handles
-Programmable 'kick back' of foot pedal on sit down model
-TWO count them TWO Bernina Longarm Stitch Regulators
-3 BSR modes and 1 manual mode with programmable max/min speeds
....and those are only SOME of the amazing features of these machines.
Oh, we can't forget one of our favorite features: they use domestic sewing machine needles!! No more special longarm needles needed! You can EVEN use twin needles for decorative quilting.
Our Q20 sit down floor model will be arriving any day, so stay tuned for an announcement and a date for our 'meet & greet'!
Until then, check out this amazing video BERNINA released showing the process of how these revolutionary machines are made in their Switzerland plant.
While we were at training, we also had the opportunity to tour the BERNINA and Brewer headquarters, as well as sneak a peek of the warehouses. We thought we'd share some of the photos with you!
Here is the BERNINA warehouse- look at all the machines! When we order your new machines, and our floor models, this is where they come from!
Here's a sneak peek of Brewer's side of the warehouse. Many of our notions, books, patterns, stabilizers and more come from Brewer. This warehouse also holds much of their lines of fabric from Stof, a Danish fabric company. We've got a number of bolts from them in the store!
Embroidery foot with clear sole #39/#39C is Bernina's remake of an old favorite: #6. The transparent sole of foot #39/#39C allows for a clear view at all times during sewing. This foot is extremely versatile- your perfect partner for compact decorative stitching, satin stitching, and applique.
The additional feature of a small hole in the front of the foot makes it a perfect companion for cording, as the cord is fed directly under the needle.
The raised channel on the underside of foot #39/#39C makes stitching with raised effects, or a dense design a breeze!
Check out this great tutorial from BERNINA International:
BERNINA has an amazing deal going on this month! They're offering 25% off the purchase of a #88 Binder attachment (which comes in 3 sizes) with the #95/95C foot!
Binder foot #95/95C is a specialized presser foot that is used in conjunction with the binder attachments. For 9mm machines, you'll use the #95C, for 5.5mm machines, the #95. The design of the foot facilitates the easy application of bias binding with the #88 attachment.
Binder attachment #88 for use with unfolded bias tape produces even, neat binding on quilts, clothing seams, and home furnishings. It is available in three different widths: 28mm (scant 1 1/8"), 32mm (1 1/4"), and 38mm (scant 1 1/2").
Together, the #95/95C and binder attachment #88 work to feed the unfolded tape through the bias tape feeder, and position it accurately on the fabric's edge. It is then held securely in place until it's sewn onto the fabric. When used conjointly, these feet will make sewing bias-binding on your projects a breeze!
Check out this great tutorial on these must-have accessories from BERNINA International:
Bernina's foot of the month for January is the Spanish Hemstitch attachment. This attachment is used in conjunction with the #20C open embroidery foot. This accessory makes sewing edging on skirts and fringe on curtains a breeze. Need to extend tablecloths or runners? You can use this attachment to do just that!
Check out this great video all about the Spanish Hemstitch Attachment from Bernina International:
Now's the time to pick up your #47- it's 25% off until January 31st!
Our newest version of Scandinavian Stitches "Frosty Baby Quilt" is finished!
We had fun with this quilt, choosing darker fabrics for a 'night time' feel. Our wonderful Wilma quilted this version with Yenmet Metallic thread to add some shimmer. She used echo quilting around the moon, and a cloud motif throughout the majority of the quilt. The snow was quilted with a wavy, swirl to add a sense of movement to it.
We love this quilt- it's so quick to sew together, and begs for your own personal touch! It's the perfect size for a wall hanging, or baby blanket but is also easily re-sized to fit any purpose! Ready to make your own? We've got kits for sale here!
We're getting into the holiday spirit here at Stitched, and we've got most of our decorations up! Here's a sneak peek of how we've added some holiday cheer to the store!
What's on your Bernina Swiss-mas list this year? A new 7 series machine--maybe a 750QE with a larger throat ideal for quilting? Or maybe a 780e and a Maxi hoop to make all your embroidery dreams come true.
Why not dream big? The 880e is the top of the line. This machine will make all your sewing and embroidery dreams a reality.
We are running a machine sale now through December 24th. Stop by to test drive your dream machine, and make it a reality!
