CREATIVE SEWING, EMBROIDERING AND OVERLOCKING
NO 01/2022
SEWING Spring 2022 www.bernina.com
Trendy Width Oversized Jacket and XL Bag
Fresh Start into the Season Embroidered Linen Top and Trousers
LONG
or Short ? Blouses in Two Variants
Colourful
Bench Covers and Table Runners in Patchwork Look
Patterns for and Instructions me Fashion and Ho Accessories
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A NEW YEAR – NEW FORTUNE Very soon, the sun will shine longer from the sky again, and it will slowly get warmer. Just the right time to start thinking about what the new spring fashion has to offer and what could perfectly complement your own wardrobe. Are you in a sporty mood, or would you prefer something more ladylike ? No problem, you will find both options here. What about a thoughtful gift for children at pre-school age ? Regardless of whether it’s a boy or a girl, everyone will find their favourite multi-culti doll and also a shirt, trousers, and a cute little dress to go with it. You can already start thinking of a new outfit as an extra for Christmas. But we don’t want to go that far yet. For the time being, you can look forward to delightful Easter decorations, colourful furnishings for your balcony or garden, and an elegant storage system for your home. Enjoy working with our ideas Claudia Giesser, Editor-in-Chief
SPRING AWAKENING Whether it be loose-fitting blazers, loose-fitting shirts or trousers: The super comfortable and casual oversize look sets the trend for the coming season. Not surprising, after all, after home office and quarantine times, comfort that provides a sense of well-being is called for. The fashion pieces in XL version offer elegant freedom of movement and, thanks to their classic nature, they can still be worn in the seasons to come. However, this trend does not replace the desire to return to fancier pieces. Apart from bulky dresses, femininity returns with tight dresses in spring/summer 2022. Especially if they are made of imitation leather. No other material is more rock’n’roll than leather. But on the other hand, thanks to feminine cuts, asymmetrical silhouettes and modern colours, the leather dress now becomes extra elegant. Let yourself be inspired … Caroline Läubli, Designer
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FASHION 6 8
TRENDY WIDTH Oversized jacket in jeans look and XL bag
16 Jeans – re-seamed
A FRESH START INTO THE SEASON Embroidered linen top and trousers with slits
10 ALL-ROUND TALENTS Casual wrap-look jumpsuit and colourblocking clutch for everyday wear 12 BLESSING IN DRESSES Leather or linen look – you are spoilt for choice 14 LONG OR SHORT ? Fashionably jazzed up long and fuss-free short-sleeved blouse 22 LET YOUR COLOURS SHOW Basic cardigan blazer in trendy purple and a bold cap with logo embroidery
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UPCYCLING PROJECT
TIPS FOR SEWING, EMBROIDERING AND OVERLOCKING 18 19 20 20
Classy – the concealed button placket Leather and imitation leather – the right tools Beautiful effects with the Spanish Hemstitch Attachment #47 Simple and quick – sewing cuffs
NEWS 21 The new BERNINA 7 Series
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CHILDREN
GUEST SPOT
24 BRINGING JOY Self-sewn dolls “Boy” and “Girl” dressed in matching clothes
32 MARLIES WITJES Blogger
LIVING AND LIFESTYLE 26 EASTER HUNT Delightful Easter motifs for placemats, tea towels and egg-shaped oven gloves 30 PLAY OF COLOURS FOR THE NEW ARRANGEMENT Fashionable colours for more system when tidying up in shelves, boxes or jewellery bowls
YOUNG LOOK 34 IN-THE-HOOP ! Pouch and bracelet easily finished in the embroidery hoop
READERS’ SERVICE 35 Free downloads Masthead
32 COLOURFUL INTO SPRING Multi-coloured bench covers and table runners in patchwork look
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Trendy Width THIS SEASON, THE SILHOUETTE IS GENTLY EMBRACED WITH WIDE CUTS. WE PLAY AROUND WITH ACCESSORIES AND EMBROIDERY SO THAT FEMININITY DOES NOT GET LOST.
122-10 Shirt jacket “Anisa” Kept in simple self-coloured shades, this jacket is a timeless and chic companion. The embroidery with small mirror plates is definitely THE eyecatcher, a small embroidery motif on the sleeve and the decorative ribbon on the hem complete the look perfectly.
122-11 Handbag “Bari” For those who like having everything with them in case of possible emergencies, this design trend is just the right thing: Extra-large bags and XXL shoppers ! You can find the corresponding embroidery files at: www.bernina.com/downloads-inspiration-1-22
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LONG or Short ?
BE WELL DRESSED AT ALL TIMES WHEN WEARING BLOUSES. NO MATTER WHETHER COMBINED WITH A SKIRT, SHORTS OR TROUSERS, OR EVEN WORN AS A DRESS; BLOUSES OFFER AN EXTRA ORDINARY RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES TO ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST.
122-18 Blouse “Fabiana” Great for the office or a stroll around town – the classic striped blouse comes with a few highlights such as asymmetrcal details, sewn pleats and cuffs on the trendy three-quarter sleeves. On the Tips pages you will find detailed instructions how to sew the classy-looking concealed button placket.
122-19 Blouse “Dotty” The short-sleeved blouse with the woven dots is cheerful and vibrant – a model for warmer days ! The transparency of the fabric has been reduced by adding the facings in the front area.
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Let your Colours Show FASHION IS MEANT TO BE UNCOMPLICATED, AND INTEGRATING IT INTO EVERYDAY LIFE SHOULD BE AS EASY AS POSSIBLE. IT SHOULD WORK JUST AS WELL FOR THE BUSINESS MEETING AS IT DOES FOR THE AFTER-WORK COCKTAIL. THE PROBLEM OF MULTI-FUNCTIONALITY IS SOLVED WITH JUST ONE PIECE – THE CARDIGAN BLAZER.
122-25 Blazer “Lilian” The casually cut cardigan blazer can be combined in many ways; be it sporty or elegant – it is simply striking. And in the trendy colour purple, it is definitely a head turner.
122-26 Cap “Luca” The end of the workday is in sight as soon as you put on this baseball cap. The fashion trend that gives your look a touch of spontaneity and a twinkle in your eye. The absence notification is activated ! You can find the corresponding embroidery files at: www.bernina.com/downloads-inspiration-1-22
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122-30 Dolls “Boy” and “Girl” No matter what the gender or the skin colour, there is something for everyone here. If you want to take the easy way out, simply embroider the entire doll body in the Jumbo Hoop. But we also have a good solution for those who don’t have an embroidery machine at hand. You can find the corresponding embroidery files at: www.bernina.com/downloads-inspiration-1-22 122-31 Dolls’ dress Dressing up the little doll is the best part of the fun. Today a pretty dotted dress – and tomorrow ? The small parts require a bit of patience and tiny tools, but all effort is forgotten once the children’s eyes reflect mere joy. 122-32 Dolls’ shirt This way, daddy’s shirt can be used again, because even the most discarded shirt can be reused for dolls ! 122-33 Dolls’ trousers These trousers are a very quick project. An identical cutting pattern for the front and the back – that is what we would like to have for ourselves, too.
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Bringing Joy NOT ONLY CHILDREN’S HEARTS WILL BEAT FASTER HERE. THE TWO CHARMING LITTLE DOLLS ALREADY PUT A SMILE ON OUR FACES WHILE WE ARE CREATING THEM AND SEW THEIR OUTFITS.
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