Specialised Courses & Workshops

BERNINA activa & virtuosa Course
Mastering Your Sewing Machine course plus specific instructions for your model.

BERNINA Aurora Courses Part 1 & Part 2
If you are the lucky owner of one of the Aurora machines with the unique Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR), this course will show you how to make the most of all the revolutionary new features including stitch adjustments, memory, techniques, hints, and tips to speed up the sewing processes and completing work even faster. Advanced course to explain the endless possibilities of this Swiss built sewing Computer for Patchwork, Quilting, Embroidery and Appliqué techniques.

BERNINA Artista Course Part 1
Fine tuning of this unique Swiss built electronic including Set-Up, Personal Programme, Mirror and Elongation tools, Functions, Balance, Security Devises, Buttonholes and memory programming. Learn how to customize the machine to your needs. Cleaning, oiling and maintenance.

BERNINA Artista Course Part 2
Advanced course to explain the endless possibilities of this unique Swiss built sewing Computer. Cover specific instruction for Patchwork, Quilting, Embroidery and Applique work.

Workshops

Learn how to use your machine to make your own clothes and items for the family and friends. Workshops are designed to give you the opportunity to construct garments etc. according to your needs. All the help and advice is at hand to guide you through many different and sometimes difficult aspects of sewing.

Workshop 1    Carry-All-Bag
Workshop 2    Sashiko sewn everyday designer handbag
Workshop 3    Child appliquéd sweatshirt
Workshop 4    Simple children’s clothes
Workshop 5    Making lingerie & knickers
Workshop 6    Italian Quilted Cushion and Zip fastening
Workshop 7    Flanged Piping Cushion with zips                                                                      Workshop 8    Chenille Waistcoat
Workshop 9    Fully lined (no hand sewing) Waistcoat
Workshop 10 Christmas Table Linen

Artista Embroidery Module Course Part 3
Learn how to attach and set up the Bernina Embroidery Module to monogram hankies, work a customized t-shirt and designer towel. Use different scripts to enhance personal quilt Labels.

Arista Software v.4 & v.5
Introduction to the use of the software for modifying standard designs, customizing lettering and patterns for quilts and how to digitize your own Artwork. Accessing the Quilters Programme and Cross-stitch. The possibilities are endless. Will require software or blank embroidery card.

BERNINA Attachments Day
It is easy to realize too late that you have purchased the wrong thing or got carried away buying items you do not really need or are not suitable for the job you intended to use them for. See the best attachments demonstrated and try them for yourself. Edge Stitch and Open Embroidery Foot, 7 Groove and 3 Groove Pintuck Feet, Piping, Patchwork, Hybrid and Freehand/Quilting Feet. Walking Foot, Twin needles and other useful accessories.

HUSQVARNA or JANOME Attachments Day
As above but for Husqvarna only. Edge Joining and Edge Stitching Feet, Open Toe Embroidery Foot, Cording Feet, 7 Groove Pintuck Foot, Piping Feet, Candlewicking Foot, Patchwork, Stippling/Quilting Feet and Walking Foot, Twin needles and other excellent accessories.