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Bernina Artista 180 Sewing Machine

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Artista 180 Bernina Sewing Machine Reviews
Expanded embroidery machine capabilities plus 9mm decorative stitching

Imagine a sewing machine you can make your very own. A machine that responds to our every creative whim. With a simple touch of the screen, all of your favorite stitches and functions appear. In seconds, you’re ready to start on your project. Just imagine how easy it would be.

With Artista it’s a reality. Advanced computerized sewing machine features make it the most customizable sewing system in the world. Now, sewing is easier, quicker and more fun than you ever imagined possible.

The Artista 180 is the choice for the creative sewer. It features an expanded stitch library and the most versatile directional sewing system available. Just imagine all you can do.

Excited about embroidery? The Artista 180 is also available with an optional embroidery module as the Artista 180E.

Product Features:

Sewing Computer

  • Personalize Settings
  • Automatic Stitch Settings
  • Variety of Decorative Stitches

    • Innovative Sewing Systems

    • Memory & Editing Features
    • 4-Directional Sewing
    • 16-Directional Sewing

    Completely Customizable

    • Setup Feature
    • Personal Program
    • Favorite Function Button

    Superior Sewing Features

    • Precision Stitching
    • Infinitely Adjustable Satin Stitch

    Creative Computer Functions

    • Mirror Image
    • Pattern Extend
    • Half Pattern
    • Pattern End
    • Long Stitch

    Easy to Use

    • Large Touch Screen
    • Superior Tension System
    • Free Hand Sewing System
    • Needle Up/Down with Foot
    • Control
    • Creative Consultant

    Button Measuring System

    • On-Screen Button Measuring
    • Direct Entry

    CPS Software

    • Simple Drag & Drop Software
    • Hundreds of Decorative Stitches

    Artista 180 Bernina Reviews

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    Expanded embroidery machine capabilities plus 9mm decorative stitching

    Imagine a sewing machine you can make your very own. A machine that responds to our every creative whim. With a simple touch of the screen, all of your favorite stitches and functions appear. In seconds, you’re ready to start on your project. Just imagine how easy it would be.

    With Artista it’s a reality. Advanced computerized sewing machine features make it the most customizable sewing system in the world. Now, sewing is easier, quicker and more fun than you ever imagined possible.

    The Artista 180 is the choice for the creative sewer. It features an expanded stitch library and the most versatile directional sewing system available. Just imagine all you can do.

    Excited about embroidery? The Artista 180 is also available with an optional embroidery module as the Artista 180E.

    Bernina Artista 200 Review

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    Artista 185 Bernina Sewing Machine

    Open yourself to a world of possibility with the Artista 200. Now, if you can imagine it, you can create it, easier than ever before.

    That’s because the Artista 200 is the first and only creative sewing system in the world that’s Microsoft® Windows® Powered. Touch its large, color screen and see how familiar, how intuitive this system really is. Everything is right where you want it, right where it should be. It’s so easy to learn and use, you will find yourself immersed in your creativity – rather than in your machine.

    Because unlike other sewing machines, the Artista 200 is truly a sewing system, with everything you need to open your world of imagination. From its precise stitching and CD-R drive, to its optional attachable embroidery module and the industry’s most powerful software, to its traveling suitcase and optional sewing machine accessories, no other computerized sewing machine offers the creative sewer so much. Whether you want to create quilts, garments, home dec, or crafts, this is the one sewing system that will inspire you for years to come.

    Product Features: Artista 200 Bernina Sewing Machine

    Sewing Computer

    • Microsoft Windows®
    • USB Port
    • CD-ROM Drive
    • Optional Modem
    • Altered Stitch Memory
    • Stitch Combinations
    • History Stitches
    • Creative Functions
    • Setup Program
    • Favorite Function
    • Personal Program

    Superior Sewing Features

    • Precision Stitching
    • Extensive Stitch Package
    • Variable Stitch Settings
    • 16-Directional Stitching
    • 4-Directional Stitching
    • Security Program
    • Ten Presser Feet
    • Portable Accessory Cases

    Easy To Use

    • Color Touch Screen
    • Compact Fluorescent Light
    • Thread Tension
    • Free Hand System – FHS
    • Auto Needle Threader
    • Automatic Thread Cutter
    • Button Measuring System
    • Creative Consultant
    • On-Screen Help and Tutorial
    • Video Tutorial
    • Optional Suitcase System

    General Instructions: Felt Toy Animals Sewing Patterns

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    Craft Patterns

    To enlarge or reduce the size of patterns on this site you can either:

    1) Print out the pattern (using your home printer), then take the printout to your local library or printery and enlarge on a photocopier OR

    2) Use a computer graphics program to rescale the image on your computer, and then print out the pattern.

    Cutting

    For cutting out, place the pattern on the felt. Pin into position and cut out carefully. When using fur or material with a right or wrong side, and pairs of a pattern are being cut, the pattern must be reversed for the second piece.

    Joining seams

    – All seams are glove stitched on the right side of work unless otherwise stated.
    – Glove stitch is over-sewing twice into each stitch.

    What is appliqué craft?

    To appliqué is to secure a smaller piece of felt to a larger felt surface with buttonhole stitch.

    How to sew on glass eyes

    Glass eyes come in pairs joined together with a piece of wire. Cut the wire 1/2″ from the eye and bend over to form a shank.

    Generally it will be found that those animals which were traditionally hunted as prey have eyes at the side of their heads (e.g. rabbits and kangaroos), whilst the hunter animals (dogs, cats etc.) have eyes looking straight ahead.

    To insert the eye of toy bunny rabbits, ducklings etc., thread a long needle with strong cotton, pass the needle from one side of the head to the other, thread on one eye and pass the needle back to the starting point; thread on second eye, draw the cotton tightly and tie very securely; cut cotton ends close to eye.

    toy sewing eyes

    With toy animals whose eyes look out straight in front, each eye is looped on to a separate doubled thread and the needle inserted in the eye position and passed through to back of neck. Pass needle back to starting point, draw the cotton tightly and tie securely, cut cotton ends close to eye. The finished eyes should be well sunken into the head.

    Support for Legs

    Bend a piece of wire to make an arch, and bend ends for feet. Bind the feet and rough ends with adhesive tape or strips of material, 16 gauge wire is normally used.

    Support for Legs

    Filling

    When stuffing wire figures, be sure to pack the filling around the wire and avoid lumpiness (!). Use a wooden skewer to push filling into small areas, e.g. paws, feet, legs, etc. Brushed nylon filling is recommended as it is clean, non-allergic and retains its softness and pliability.

    Kangaroo, Bambi Deer and Bunny Rabbit

    How to stitch nose and mouth – see illustration below.

    Craft stitches for Bunny Rabbit and Kangaroo Paws

    See illustration below.
    stitch nose sewing paws

    Felt Toy Sewing Accessories

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    Facts about Felt
    Toy felt is colourful, there are a multitude of colour available, it is light, easily worked and sewn and it will also glue.

    Felt is also washable, hygienically clean and most economical to use.

    The patterns on this site suggest colours you can use to make your animal creations – however feel free to experiment!! Purple elephants and Orange frogs with multi-coloured arms and legs are great!

    Glass Eyes and buttons for toys
    There are a myriad of glass eyes available. Keep to natural animal eye colour and your toys will be more realistic. Swap glass eyes for buttons for a cute factor.