Decorative Stitches
Alternative Edge Treatments
Nina McVeigh and Jennifer Gigas demonstrate alternatives edges for projects where a traditional binding is not needed.
Blanket Stitch
Get the Blanket stitch to look "Hand Sewn" using your sewing machine.
Decorative Stitched Pintucks
Nina McVeigh and Susan Beck show you how to make decorative pintucks using the #46 Decorative Pintuck Foot.
Embroidery Stitch Sampler - Allie Aller
Ann Myhre has created a beautiful stitch sampler to help you practice your embroidery stitches.
Eye Catching Eyelets
Nina McVeigh and Susan Beck show a variety of ways to use eyelets for decoration and to be functional.
Fancy Fringe
Nina McVeigh and Connie Fanders show you how to use your Tailor Tack Foot to create fancy fringe. In the demo they use wool thread on a wool appliqué piece.
French Knots
Connie Fanders and Nina McVeigh show you how to create faux french knots using your BERNINA that look just like you made them by hand.
Going in Circles
Nina McVeigh uses the circular embroidery attachment for sewing circles 2 to 12 inches in diameter.
Texturing Fabric with Stitches
Nina McVeigh and Susan Beck demonstrate how to add texture to fabric using the embroidery function. The technique is best done on stabilized fabric with any of the decorative stitches. It can be further enhanced by using a winged needle or decorative thread.