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PREFACE
Less is more Would you have thought that a jumper could also be worn as a dress? "Knowhow" is the watchword here. Our top all-rounder can be worn as a jumper in two different ways, and those so inclined can also wear it as a cheeky minidress, with the sleeves as a belt tied at the front or in back. Three garments in one! Or have you ever worn a rectangle of fabric as a poncho? Considering how simple this model is to make, it's all the more surprising what a sophisticated impression it creates – cosy warm, and beautifully decorative despite the simple materials used to make it. Even with our evening wear we fall back on a very simple style. The fabric alone makes a statement, with the little details dotting the 'i's and crossing the 't's. Had you realised that it's almost Christmas again? This time, we've got to grips with the latest yuletide trends. Classic red-and-white, warm shades of brown and gold, pastel tones and restrained white are our favourites in the list of the most important Christmas colour trends. With all these options, you're sure to find the right choice for every taste. Here too, we've taken care to keep the styles simple. Often, it's the little things that grab our attention. We only really notice them consciously at second glance, but by then we're utterly hooked. Decorative seams, simple styles, special materials. It's entirely within your power to achieve maximum effect with a simple design. Sometimes, less definitely is more!
Wishing you hours of enjoyment reading and creating, Your Editorial Team and Claudia Giesser, Editor-in-Chief
Don't forget! You'll find all the i-Tips at www.bernina.com/inspiration under News, and the embroidery-pattern downloads in the same place under Downloads.
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6 Fashion and Accessories 6 Your choice Soft, embroidered jacket, teamed with a sexy leather skirt and decorative belt 8 Overlocking Special A garment you can wear three different ways, plus a designer model 10 Cheeky checks Dress with jumper and sophisticated scarf 12 Poncho and Co. A cuddly garment for cooler autumn days 14 Hot date Simple dress with clutch bag
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News and Notes 16 BERNINA News Presser feet 21 BERNINA Notes The latest news from the Creative Center and other events
Tips For Sewing, Embroidering and Overlocking 17 Decorative work with the overlocker (home-dec topic) 18 Sewing end-to-end 19 1 pattern – 3 options NEW at www.bernina.com / inspiration under News i-Tips – "Your choice" embroidered jacket i-Tips – Sewing faux leather
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Living 22 'Tis better to give . . . or perhaps to keep: Bag, cap and muffatees 24 Christmas A couple of branches with four different suggestions for decorations 26 Snuggle-down time Lovely things for your lounge 28 Overlocking Special Stripes every which way
Quilt 30 Galina Krasnikowa from Moscow
Guest Spot 32 Young designer Tanja Br端hwiler
Young Look 34 Sensational Tanja Br端hwiler's casual skirt
Readers' Service 35 Our gift; Masthead
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4815 Poncho A simple rectangle with a hood on it, and hey presto, you've got yourself a wonderful poncho. "Planeto" with its wool component is a warming choice of fabric. The bulky bottom edges were simply turned under with a piece of jersey underneath and cut into a fancy fringe. Depending on the placement of the hood, the poncho can be sewn together either symmetrically or asymmetrically.
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Shades of blue are back big time, and are also the perfect match for jeans. Our cuddly poncho and accessories are ideal for in-between-seasons weather.
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 With the overlocker 4817 Scarf This crushed knit fabric is exceptionally pretty. The flounce effect comes from three spiral-shaped pattern pieces that are sewn on. 4816 Muffatees Matching the "fringe" look of the poncho, these muffatees will help keep your hands toasty warm. It's up to you whether or not to thread your middle finger through the bottom fringe. 13
Overlocking Special
Stripe remix With overlocker
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4657 Serviette ring The modern design of these elegantly proportioned serviette rings completes any dinner table with style.
4856 Lantern cover The shadows thrown by these lantern covers create an interesting play of light on your table. The embroidery module and CutWork knife let you cut out and decoratively edge the myriad holes in a flash.
With CutWork
Cosy yet fresh, our cheerful colours are a real tonic for the winter blues. Ready-made stripes are supplemented in no time flat with ones you sew yourself to yield a completely new look.
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4855 Table runner The attractive flatlock seams with their special threads are sewn with the overlocker. Some trim with jolly bobbles gently lightens up the severe line.
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