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inspirationNo. 56 Summer 2013www.bernina.com

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Jersey wrap-dress

Beach weather at last

Breakfast on the balc ony

Swee t en-suit es

Fresh k ick for basicsFresh k ick for basics

Jersey wrap-dress

Breakfast on the balc ony

Swee t en-suit es

Beach weather at last

Sewing, embroidering

and overlocking

New technology for sewing and quilting that leaves extra room for imagination: the BERNINA 710 and 750 QE combine innovative ideas with lots of space. The extended freearm offers an extra-large work surface for extensive sewing projects. The fast and quiet BERNINA 9 Hook sews high-precision stitches up to 9 mm in width. And the bobbin has 80 % more thread capacity than standard bobbins. Plus, thanks to the integrated BERNINA Dual Feed, hard-to-manage and fi ne fabrics can be used seamlessly to achieve extraordinary results.

Learn more about the BERNINA 7 Series and download free patterns and instructions for sewing projects at www.bernina.com/7series.

1 lit tle angel1 little angel12 hand-picked fabrics

5 afternoons sewing with my friends with my friends

3 boxes of Swiss chocolates

1 extended space for quilting & sewing

1 birthday outfit with a matching cuddly toy and quilt

THE NEW 7 SERIESNOW WITH

THE BERNINA 9 HOOK

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Fabric: Erding

Fabric: Clarissa

Give free rein to your creativity with fabrics from Swa� ng!

Hans-Gerd Swa� ng e.K. Bentheimer Strasse 175–179 D-48529 NordhornTel. +49 5921 3053-0 Fax +49 5921 3053-33 www.swa� ng.com

As a complete service provider, Swa� ng offers the right collection for every application, from “Basic” to “Haute Couture”. Check out the sewing projects with Swa� ng fabrics in this issue of BERNINA Inspiration!

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For many people, summer is the nicest season – and despite higher tempera-tures, the most chilled-out time of year. For us too, sitting here in the depths of winter, reading and writing about the latest styles and sitting at our machines sewing the light and airy summer fashions, it’s always like dipping into another world. Our work encourages us to dream about summer, sun and sunshine. And when someone suddenly asks us if we’ve already baked our Christmas cookies, abruptly whisking us away from this lovely dream, we have to remind ourselves that the question isn’t entirely premature! Let us tempt you with our latest dreams, and help you make your own summer dream come true. Start off gradually with a lightweight shirt or the � oral trousers, or more realistically with the jacket, which you’ll be able to wear sooner. Then, when it’s really warm enough, you’ll be able to tackle the summer clothes in no time at all.For all of you not going abroad on holiday this year, we’ve got some fab alternatives for your staycation. We present the choice of two completely different styles, so you’re sure to � nd something that suits here.

Wishing you lots of enjoyment – not just dreaming, but sewing!

Claudia Giesser, Editor-in-Chief

Fabric trends – summer 2013What trends, colours and patterns have we come across for this summer? The new fabrics are showing � owers and more � owers in refreshing, exceptionally vibrant pastel shades. This wonderfully � owery trend is in evidence everywhere. The prints can be seen primarily on coats, as well as on skinny trousers. Other attention-grabbing trends are – still – the � uorescent neons combined with black, 70s prints in bold, wild combinations, marvellous photo prints, especially on jerseys, and writing in all variants with a wide variety of cheeky and witty statements.

Inspired by all the abovementioned trends, it’s a cinch and a pleasure for us to create modern styles to match these fabrics and to � ll the magazine with a wealth of ideas and suggestions for you.

Tanja Gross, Designer

Preface

Summer fun and sunshine

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10Fashion6 Mini-pattern with maxi effect

Short jacket with light-and-airy shorts with hip 60s patterns

8 Say it with � owersSkinny trousers with � oral pattern meet lightweight cotton shirt-blouse

10 Gems and jewelleryComfortable jersey wrap-dress with matching belt

12 Your ChoiceYour summer dress with short lace pull-on shirt

14 Fresh kick for basicsT-shirts sparkle with a new lease of life

Tips for sewing, embroidering and overlock ing16 Hemmers: What’s available, and how

do I use them properly?

18 Step-by-step instructions for sewing pull-on trousers

19 PaintWork, Tips and Tricks

Notes21 BERNINA Notes: Current class offerings

from the Creative Center

Contents

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Guest spot32 Kazu Huggler – Fashion that’s big

on respect and harmony

Young Look34 Ready in a trice

Cheeky summer trousers

Reader’s servic e35 Our gift

Masthead

Accessorie s22 Through thick and thin

A bag within a bag

Beach24 Beach weather at last

All systems go with beach mat, dress and bag

Living and L ifestyle26 Staycation

Classy linen mixes for (your) balcony or deck

28 Breakfast on the balconyCheeky patterns for practical items

30 Sweet en-suitesBathroom accessories in fresh seaside colours

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New technology for sewing and quilting that leaves extra room for imagination: the BERNINA 710 and 750 QE combine innovative ideas with lots of space. The extended freearm offers an extra-large work surface for extensive sewing projects. The fast and quiet BERNINA 9 Hook sews high-precision stitches up to 9 mm in width. And the bobbin has 80 % more thread capacity than standard bobbins. Plus, thanks to the integrated BERNINA Dual Feed, hard-to-manage and fi ne fabrics can be used seamlessly to achieve extraordinary results.

Learn more about the BERNINA 7 Series and download free patterns and instructions for sewing projects at www.bernina.com/7series.

1 lit tle angel1 little angel12 hand-picked fabrics

5 afternoons sewing with my friends with my friends

3 boxes of Swiss chocolates

1 extended space for quilting & sewing

1 birthday outfit with a matching cuddly toy and quilt

THE NEW 7 SERIESNOW WITH

THE BERNINA 9 HOOK

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