Bernina Fan Club Archives
2002
Sunday, June 2
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Date: 2 Jun 2002 13:14:21 -0400
From: Judy S
Subject: pattern software, body measurements
Thanks for the help, sewers! I knew there would be more questions. As I
hope my measurements will changeto smaller, (I hope!) I wonder if, when
one enters those measurements, they have to be that set of measurements,
forever, with that software.
Judy in now rainy, at last!, North Iowa
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Date: 2 Jun 2002 17:21:23 -0400
From: Carolyn T
Subject: sideways stitching
I have a 180. I sewed a patch on a jeans knee and used the 4 directional
sewing, using the sideways motion foot. I had an awful time seeing where I
was going trying to cover the raw edge with zigzag. It looks like a line of
scalloping. Is there another foot I could use that would give me more
visibility sideways and back? I thought I heard that the 1630s had a foot
that turned the direction you wanted to go? Why doesn't the 180? Could you
use a darning foot to stitch sideways? Thanks, Carolyn
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Date: 2 Jun 2002 17:23:44 -0400
From: KLL
Subject: Re: Howdy and an Introduction...
I would like to purchase CPS software for my 160.
This is a program of numerous stitches that can be loaded into the
sewing machine from a computer.
I have to take my machine to the dealer and have them do this if I want
to add or delete stitches.
Someone on this list had one to sell a year or so ago and I passed it
up at that time. Now that I have more time to sew I would
like to have one.
Please contact me off list if you have one to sell
Thanks, Linda in Texas where the dry, hot Texas summer has begun.
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Date: 2 Jun 2002 17:27:36 -0400
From: KAREN ST
Subject: pattern-making software
To Judy and others
>I now want to return to garment making. The cost of
>good clothing blows
>my mind, especially when I can sew!
>So, questions: I went to the site from Dress Shop,
>but was left with so
>many questions.
> 1. Does this system provide patterns, or does the
>sewer alter
>patterns purchased elsewhere?
The system provides patterns with a number of
options for neckline, sleeves, fitted vs unfitted
garments, etc.
> 2. How can a computer print out a pattern? No
>one but perhaps the
>Cabbage Kids would wear patterns that fit on a sheet
>of 8 1/2 x 11 paper?
You print the patterns on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. The
pages print with registration marks. You then tape
the pages together to get a full-size pattern. Some
people use a special wide-bed printer so they don't
have as much taping to do, but most just use a regular
printer.
> 3. Is the $29.00 price for a complete system?
>Sounds too good to be true.
The $29 price is for a sampler of 3 garments - I
think it's an unfitted shirt, semi-fitted pants and a
basic bodice sloper for "proofing" measurements. The
full program costs much more, but you can start with
the sampler and then add onto it.
> 4. Does one need lessons in order to use the
>software?
Not really. It depends on fast you pick up how to
use a new piece of software. It's very user-friendly
and there is a great discussion list where you can get
questions answered. The owner and programmer monitor
the list and often answer questions as well as many
expert users. Just identify yourself as a newbie and
you'll get plenty of help in getting started. The
most important thing is getting good measurements.
I know I will have other questions, but these are
starters. There are also user groups in some areas
that get together several times a year to help each
other with problems and celebrate successes and just
plain talk sewing. You can also find out about these
through the list.
If you have more questions, feel free to write to me
off list at kstevens
Now to make this Bernina related, I just finished
quilting a baby quilt on my 1630. (Didn't feel like
setting up the 180 when the other one was already set
up. It's a 9 - patch block with each square a
different rainbow color around a white center. There
alternate with an appliqued teddy bear. I had a hard
time finding something for a border so I finally used
the Hoffman challenge fabric with all the different
colors and then put a different colored bow on each
teddy. Came out really cute. The back is a white
background with teddy bears riding crayon-shaped
rockets of all different colors.
Karen in Bensalem PA
soon to be Lititz PA
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Date: 2 Jun 2002 20:33:02 -0400
From: JLHfw
Subject: Re: sideways stitching
Dear Carolyn, I have a 160 and use a #29 foot for free hand embroidery.
Most of the foot is clear plastic that you can see through pretty well. This
might work for your patches. Janet in steamy Fort Worth
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Date: 2 Jun 2002 20:34:59 -0400
From: JLHfw
Subject: Drunkard's Path Ruler
Hi friends, Someone mentioned this ruler a week or two ago. Does anyone
know where it can be purchased on line? Janet in steamy Fort Worth where the
upstairs airconditioning is on the blink, but it is cool downstairs where the
cats, the Bernie, and I are hanging out.
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Date: 2 Jun 2002 22:12:41 -0400
From: Robbi Joy E
Subject: My new column
I'm writing a column for Quilting Arts Magazine. My first
column is in the Summer 2002 issue which is now at Borders,
Barnes and Noble, Michael's and JoAnne's. There is my column
and a full page picture of one of my quilts.
I'm very excited. I hope you get a chance to see the
magazine. It's really well done, lots of beautiful work.
Robbi E
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Date: 2 Jun 2002 23:03:26 -0400
From: "Deborah S
Subject: Re: My new column
Robbi,
Congrats to you! That is very exciting! You must be so proud! Can't
wait to get a copy of the magazine!
Debbie S.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "BFC"
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 9:44 PM
Subject: My new column
> I'm writing a column for Quilting Arts Magazine. My first
> column is in the Summer 2002 issue which is now at Borders,
> Barnes and Noble, Michael's and JoAnne's. There is my column
> and a full page picture of one of my quilts.
>
> I'm very excited. I hope you get a chance to see the
> magazine. It's really well done, lots of beautiful work.
>
> Robbi E
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