CREATIVE SEWING, EMBROIDERING AND OVERLOCKING
NO 2/2020
SEWING Summer 2020 www.bernina.com
Maximum Chic Maxi-Dress and Maxi-Skirt with Embroidered Denim Jacket
Feminine and Casual
Wrap-T-Shirt and Batik Pants
MARKET DAY Sustainable Shopping
Malibu Beach Summer Interior
Patterns for and Instructions me Fashion and Ho Accessories
SWITZERLAND CHF 7.20 EUROPE € 4,90 US $ 7.30 INCL. VAT. ISSN 1664-5987
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FASHION 6
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MAXIMUM CHIC Maxi-dress in A-line and floating maxi-skirt with embroidered denim jacket LOVE FOR DETAILS Blouse top with sophisticated back décolleté and striped skirt with paper-bag waistband and tie belt
10 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Tiered dress with batik print and half-moon bag 12 SPORTY ELEGANCE Raglan top with stand-up collar and drawstring, skirt with belt and cheeky dress à la sixties 14 FEMININE AND CASUAL Short T-shirt in wrap-around look and casual batik pants with hemstitch decorations 4
UPCYCLING PROJECT 16 From a blouse to a top
TIPS FOR SEWING, EMBROIDERING AND OVERLOCKING 17 Embroidering a denim jacket 19 A new pattern – how do I proceed ? 21 Sustainable sewing
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LIVING AND LIFESTYLE
CHILDREN
24 MALIBU BEACH Fresh colours for summery cushion covers and a beach bag
22 EXCITING ANIMAL KINGDOM From kangaroos and koalas to elephants and giraffes as living accessories and on children’s T-shirts
26 OFF TO THE COUNTRYSIDE By bicycle to the picnic: bicycle bag, picnic blanket which is also a bag and crockery container
GUEST SPOT
28 MARKET DAY Basket, practical folding bag and vegetable bag for sustainable shopping 30 PURE RECREATION Curtain and cushion cover made of the new cosy material muslin and a practical storage box
32 PETRA WÜNSCHE Blogger loves DIY and allotment garden
YOUNG LOOK 34 INCREDIBLY VERSATILE A wonderfully convertible summer dress
READERS’ SERVICE 35 Our Gift for You Masthead 5
220-11 Dress “Mara” It hardly gets any airier. The dress in A-line with the simple facing is quickly sewn and even small pads are easily wiped away – just right for hot days !
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Maximum Chic THOSE WHO LIKE FASHION WILL LOVE THE MAXI DRESSES AND SKIRTS THIS SUMMER. THE LENGTH IS AT LEAST ANKLE-LENGTH, AND THEY ARE THE SUMMER FAVOURITE OF MANY WOMEN – WHAT WE THINK IS QUITE RIGHT – SIMPLY AIRY, COMFORTABLE AND WONDERFULLY FEMININE !
220-12 Long skirt “Susan” Maxi skirts have been an indispensable element on the catwalks for a long time, because they are true combination talents: practical and typical of summer. The long skirt can be combined in so many ways that it can be worn for almost every occasion.
220-13 Jacket “Flora” Every 90ies girl had a short, slim fitted denim jacket, and now they are back again. Or have they never left ? Like the leather jacket, the denim jacket probably never goes out of fashion. Give the beloved pieces new life, by jazzing them up with colourful embroideries of all kinds. Stitch it, baby !
220-20 Dress “Fee” The clear cut of this dress reminds strongly of the Sixties. Cheeky, but still elegant, it is highly versatile.
220-21 Headband The turban hairband is totally hip this season. The knotted front part resembles the Far Eastern garment. The headband completes every outfit and many a hairstyle worry can be forgotten.
220-18 Raglan top “Maike” The silver stripe over the shoulder and sleeves add a sporty and elegant touch and accompanies you in everyday life as well as in the office and leisure time. And sewing the sleeves is a piece of cake with this cut !
220-19 Skirt “Malu” A skirt for all occasions, covering the knees, but still very special because of the overskirt part. If you want to make sewing even easier, you can do without the seam pockets.
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Sporty Elegance CLEAR LINES AND DISCREET GIMMICKS CREATE AN ELEGANT LOOK WHICH IS SUITABLE FOR EVERYDAY USE AND FOR EVERY WOMAN.
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Exciting Animal Kingdom DIFFERENT SHADES OF GREY BRING CALMNESS TO THE OTHERWISE COLOURFUL CHILDREN’S ROOM. ADDITIONAL WARMTH IS CREATED BY FUNNY PRINTS AND VARIOUS TEXTURES – A CHEERFUL PLAY OF CONTRASTS.
220-25 Measuring stick Watching your own child grow is exciting. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, the giraffe measuring stick is a great companion. The date is noted on the wooden clothespins and the children can watch their growth progress with joy. 220-26 Chair cushion It does not always have to be the conventional children’s chairs and armchairs on which the little ones settle at home. A floor cushion for lolling, reading or relaxing is more suitable for children. 220-27 Koala cushion The koala head is a jack of all trades ! Whether for cuddling, playing or as a decorative element, everyone will love it, especially the little ones. 220-28 T-shirt Kids can’t have enough T-shirts as they keep getting dirty all by themselves ? ! The basic T-shirt becomes unique due to the elephant print and the contrasting cuffs. With the favourite animals on their clothes you can make every child happy.
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Off to the Countryside
A SPECIAL SUMMER EXPERIENCE IS THE PICNIC IN THE GREEN. WITH THE BICYCLE WE CAN TRANSPORT EVERYTHING COMFORTABLY TO OUR FAVOURITE PLACE. OF COURSE, WE DO NOT USE DISPOSABLE PLATES, BUT ENJOY THE WELL-EQUIPPED CROCKERY UTILITY OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
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220-36 Picnic bag and blanket
220-37 Crockery container
Very functional is the fold-out bag, which is ideal as a picnic blanket. The outside is wipeable but can also be machine washed. In the bag there is space for everything that does not fit into the bike bag anymore.
The dragon fruit decorates the outside of the practical storage box. The combined embroidery and appliqué file can be downloaded for free from our website. The all-round zip provides the necessary comfort, so that plates, cutlery and napkins are stored particularly nicely.
220-35 Bicycle bag A model that only you have in exactly this version, in a colour that you love; this way cycling is even more fun ! The two bags provide for the load balance and can be easily and comfortably taken along as a complete bag everywhere thanks to the carrying handle on the connecting piece.
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Pure Recreation
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SOFT TONES, BEAUTIFUL FABRICS – CURTAINS AND CUSHIONS MADE OF MUSLIN ARE A PLEASURE PER SE. IN SOFTLY GRADED SHADES OF GREY, THEY ARE NOT ONLY A BEAUTIFUL COMPLETION TO WHITE, BUT ALSO BRING CALM AND COMFORT.
220-45 Curtain In pleasant company: the airy curtain blows lightly with open windows on warm summer nights. It is loosely hung with ribbons to emphasise its random character. 220-46 Cushion cover If the day was exhausting, you are looking forward even more to your calm anchor and in this pillow, you can drown wonderfully. 220-47 Box A practical box for under or next to the bed, where you can easily store your bedtime reading matter and the like. The shiny imitation leather provides contrast and tension in combination with the natural materials.
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