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09/09/2026

BERNINA DRESS YOUR STYLE COMPETITION: 2026
Exciting news!!

BRSA is proud and excited to announce the winners of the 2026 DRESS your STYLE Competition!

Adjudication of the garments entered by the participants in the 4 different categories was done by the Gert-Johan Coetzee -team on Friday, 4 September ’26.

Bernina RSA want to express our deepest appreciation to everyone that has entered this annual competition, and we wish every participant all the best for their sewing futures.
Congratulations to the following Winners!

Design Students 1 – 3rd Year
No 1ST Prize awarded
Runner -Up: Karabelo Mose - bernette 77 [UJ]

Sewing Show Down Open Category
Winner: Estee van der Linde - Bernina 325 G [Alberton]
Runner-Up: Bohlale Seutholi - bernette 77 [Bloemfontein]

Play & Create Gr 1- 7
Charlotte Wheeler - bernette Sew & Go 1 [ Ballito]
Katryn Ahlers - Sewing Pack [ Springs]
Talia Wolmarans - Sewing Pack [ Rustenburg]

Play & Create Gr 8 – 12
Moratwe Mofokeng - bernette Sew & Go 1 [ Frankfort ]

Final Year Students – Final Sew-Off Competitors
Lathitha Poswe - Nelson Mandela University
Brennan Stroud - Nelson Mandela University
Cloe Joubert - Pretoria University
Nhlanla Ngonelo - Stadio

Sew-Off to take place from 5 -8 October 2026 at Bernina Head Office, Auckland Park, Johannesburg.

Watch our page for photographic material of the respective winners!

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

One Last Cosy Project Before Spring? Make It Count
Before winter officially packs its bags, there’s still time for one more satisfying sewing project. And the BERNINA 335 GEN 2 is made for getting stuck in.

With a total of 625 stitch patterns, including 8 buttonholes, 2 sewing alphabets, a semi-automatic needle threader, speed control and the BERNINA Free Hand System, it gives you plenty of room to take those skills you’ve been building all winter and put them to work

Now on promotion for R30 699 for a limited time only!

Ready to make the most of the final cosy sewing days? Visit the first comment below to explore the BERNINA 335 GEN 2.

TRADE IN PROMOTION: 29 July – 14 September 2026. All prices include 15% VAT & valid for as long as available stock lasts.

07/09/2026

🧵 September Accessory of the Month: BERNINA Clear Overlock/Combo-stitch Foot /

Ready to make your overlocking even more precise? The BERNINA Clear Overlock/Combo-stitch Foot / gives you a clearer view of your stitching, while practical markings help guide you around corners, curves and circles with greater accuracy 👀🧵

It’s the kind of little upgrade that can make a big difference when you’re chasing those neat, professional-looking finishes.

👉 For more information, click on the first comment below.

02/09/2026

31/08/2026

The Secret to Professional-Looking Projects? It's All in the Finish.

You've chosen the perfect fabric. You've sewn every seam with care.
Now give your project the finish it deserves with the BERNINA L460.

With micro thread control (mtc), differential feed, one-step BERNINA Free-Hand System (FHS), and stitching speeds of up to 1,500 stitches per minute, achieving clean, professional edges has never been easier.

The perfect companion for winter sewing projects that deserve a flawless finish.

Now on promotion for R21 899 for a limited time only. 👉 Find out more by visiting the first comment below.

TRADE IN PROMOTION: 29 July – 8 September 2026. All prices include 15% VAT & valid for as long as available stock lasts.

31/08/2026

BERNINA is gebou om te hou
Odette Ueltschi het gesê: “Ons is altyd aan die begin, nooit aan die einde nie.”

Hierdie gedagte leef sterk voort by BERNINA, waar die kombinasie van legendariese steekpresisie, Switserse gehalte en moderne tegnologie saamwerk om masjiene vir die toekoms te ontwikkel.

Dit is juis hierdie passie vir innovasie wat vir ons as naaldwerkers wonderlike funksies bring soos die groot Jumbo Bobbins, kleur-aanraakskerms en revolusionêre ontwikkelings soos die BERNINA Steekreguleerder vir vryhandwerk — om maar net ’n paar te noem.

Voeg daarby uitstekende materiale en presiese ingenieurswerk, en jy kry ’n masjien waarop jy vir baie jare met vertroue en vreugde kan skep.


Kliek op die skakel in eerste “comment” om meer te wete te kom.

29/08/2026

👜✨ The Finishing Touch Your Handmade Bag Deserves ✨👜

Sometimes it's the smallest details that make the biggest difference. 😍 This tutorial shows you how to create and attach beautiful leather handbag handles, giving your projects a polished, professional finish that's built to last. 🧵🤎

Whether you're making a tote, shopper, or everyday handbag, this is a simple technique that instantly elevates your sewing skills.

💡 Save this project for your next bag-making adventure: https://blog.bernina.com/en/2026/05/leather-hand-bag-handles/