inspiration No. 57 Autumn/Winter 2013 www.bernina.com
roidering Sewing, emb ing and overlock
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Give free rein to your creativity with fabrics from Swafing!
As a complete service provider, Swafing offers the right collection for every application, from “Basic” to “Haute Couture”. Check out the sewing projects with Swafing fabrics in this issue of BERNINA Inspiration!
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Preface
A ye n fo r t he ne w Summer was lovely, but the seasonal change to autumn also has its charm. Wearing dainty little dresses all the time eventually becomes boring, and so we look forward to something new. As the days grow shorter, cuddly fabrics and hot prints give us the urge to sit in front of the sewing machine again. We needn’t always be working on an entire outfit, though. Why not try sewing one of our ultra-fashionable collars – all quick to make, and suitable for jazzing up a ready-made top. Depending on your sewing-computer equipment, you can embellish your project with embroidery, cutwork or paintwork. We also have a very stylish collar variant for those of you without an embroidery module. In addition, we’ve got plenty of suggestions for those who’d prefer a spot of home redecoration. Whether it’s attractive little bits and bobs or larger projects, there’s something for everyone. And don’t forget that it will soon be Christmas again! Whether you’re looking for table decorations or those essential pressies and cards, you’re sure to find something suitable here. Wishing you hours of enjoyment sewing and crafting, Claudia Giesser, Editor-in-Chief
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Contents
6 10 Tips for Se wing, E mbroide ring a nd Ove rloc k ing 17 Embroidery software: Creating your own stitch patterns
Fashion a nd Ac c e ssorie s 6
Collars with a “wow” factor Stylish accessories: Super-trendy decorative collars in four variants
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Winterproof Jacket and trousers for office and city-wear
10 City chic Hooded coat, trousers with striking stripes, and a hip-length blouse with a fashionable print
19 Inserting a zip in trousers without a waistband 20 Sizing multi-size patterns up or down
Ne ws a nd No t e s 16 BERNINA News: The new B560, B580 and extension table for quilting 21 BERNINA Notes: Courses currently on offer at the Creative Center
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12 Best of mates Striped dress and cuddly-look top
5710 Instructions for the embroidery software, www.bernina.com/inspiration-5710
14 Sporty “Your Choice” softshell jacket and small bag
5712 Creating the DesignWorks file for the collar, www.bernina.com/inspiration-5712
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5752 Creating the embroidery file for the mobilephone case, www.bernina.com/inspiration-5752
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22 C hrist mas 22 Christmas spirit Painted decorations in a watercolour look 24 Personal greetings Cards and gift tags for your nearest and dearest
L iving a nd L i f e st yle 26 Down-home denim Jeans-look rug and wall-hanging
Gue st Spo t 32 Art Cube project with Jutta Hellbach
Young L ook 34 Short and sweet! Jumper with fur facings for our younger readers
28 Rustic charms Pretty little items with an alpine feel
R e a de rs' Se rvic e
30 Winter quilt Wintry landscape
35 Our gift Masthead
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Fashion
C i t y c hi c Geometric patterns abound in the new season. While the bold among us mix different patterns, others jazz up their wardrobe with separates.
5715 Hooded coat Ideal for the transition between seasons, this coat flatters all figures. That’s why we’ve got it for you up to size 48 on the pattern sheet. The original fabric is 65 per cent wool, and is warmer than you might think.
5716 Blouse Two fashionable prints in softly flowing fabric make this blouse a sure-fire favourite. The long facing elongates the figure. A small slit on the cuff allows you to play with the sleeve length.
5717 Trousers On international catwalks, we discovered something which we fell for at once, and which makes these simple trousers the latest fashion statement. The stripe on the inside of the trousers is a touch for the fashionistas among us, but the more sartorially conservative will also find the model on our pattern sheet minus the stripe.
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