Bernina World of Sewing

                            A World of Stitching at Your Fingertips!

Oak Park Shopping Center    6013 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612-2601
Raleigh Phone:  (919) 782-2945   Hours:  Mon-Sat 10-5,Sun 1-5

Wilmington: 4403F Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
Wilmington Phone: (910) 769-2775    Hours:  Mon-Sat 10-5


Bernina World of Sewing - Wilmington NC


Contact Info
Bernina World of Sewing - Wilmington

Call: (910) 769-2775 
Address: 4403F Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
If you have any questions about our store, just send an eMail to: 
Wilmington Info at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom

News


Fabric plus Online Shopping

Just Arrived Recent Fabrics


Now and Coming

We hope that you had a great 2023! -- and, we wish you a healthy/safe 2024. We look forward to seeing you in our store and working with you on any of your sewing projects. We love seeing your efforts come forth; Thank you, in advance for stopping by.

Thank you for your participation / patience and for sharing the now in-it's-fourth-year experience with us as we continue, with you, on our Wilmington Store adventure.

Sona, Heather and all of the BWOSWilmington staff

eMail: WilmingtonThreeYears at Bernina World of Sewing Wilmington dotcom



Fabric, Yes - Project Ideas - Yes -
and More, For Sure!

Stop by and show us YOUR Projects when you have a chance to do so.



Psst....

Machines' Availability

As has been mentioned / noticed as 2024 gets underway: BERNINA and bernette Machine Availability has "opened up". If you are considering a machine-purchase soon: Take advantage of the current machine availability and in-store pricing as well as as-long-as-available GiftsWithPurchase. Call the store (910 769 2775) to arrange a Try-Before-Buy session. Or, fill out the Pre-Buy Webform at: Pre-Buy Webform and we will get back to you.

Questions/Comments? eMail us at:
eMail: TryBeforeYouBuy at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom


Click below if this catches your fancy...

In Our Raleigh Store NOW:
Click below to see some highlites.
B790 Pro
Yaya Han bernette b79

Comments/Questions, eMail:
SelectedInstoreMachineInfo at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom

#ABigDay - Interested in Sharing YOUR #ABigDay ?
Click Below


Machine Sale in-store Availability and Prices will never be better than NOW. Machine availability is a challenge - however, BERNINA and bernette machines are coming in daily and we have great machines for you to try; call or eMail us with a request for a sit-together time at the store.
Phone: 919 782 2945
eMail: TryBeforeYouBuy at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom

Are you heading into using Trial Version of BERNINA Embroidery Software V9? If so and want to share some experiences-of with me, please browse this Web page, below.

Bernina World of Sewing Wilmington -
"Customer's Corner"

Thank you for your working with us over the past two years, now! Time flies. Thank you.
eMail: WilmingtonTwoYears at Bernina World of Sewing Wilmington dotcom



Customer Gallery

Click here or above -

Your Piece May Be First
In our Customer Gallery

Customer "Private" BLOG

Click here or above -

To Participate In your
Wilmington Customer BLOG
August:
Two and 1/2-Day Workshop
Sewing With The Stars
Amanda Murphy
Sylvain Bergeron
Connie Flanders
Pam Mashie

October:
Four-Day Workshop
Jacqueline de Jonge

To go directly to Selected Classes and to our Web calendar, click below:

Class/Event Calendar
To see Selected Classes in Catalog format, click below:

Wilmington Classes in Catalog Format

Our Classroom


Our Wilmington Store "Store Walls" Gallery:

Click here or above to view our Store Walls


A Wilmington In-Store Video:

Click here or above to view a 2.5 min. movie of our Store.


Questions/Comments? Just send a message to:
Webmaster at Bernina World of Sewing Wilmington dot com


Sew Beyond The Edge National Serger Month Event:
April, 2024

PDF Summarizing the Event:



April:
Accessory of the Month
All BERNINA & bernette Serger Presser Feet
20% Off MSRP
Special Price on bernette Air Threading Sergers
b68 $2,499 $1,599
b64 $1,735 $999
b62 $1,499 $999

Special Sale Prices and Gift With Purchase of BERNINA and bernette Machines
See you soon in our store!

  • Sew Beyond The Edge - Celebrate National Serger Month with Exceptional Savings.

    Classes involving Sergers are regularly offered,
    including (in Wilmington) a monthly Serger Club.

    Special prices and GiftsWithPurchase on BERNINA and bernette machines.
    For example:


  • BERNINA L 890 Quilters Edition
      Touch Screen with Guided or Expert Mode
      Accessories with the quilter in mind
      One-Step BERNINQA Air Threader
      Guides for perfect 1/4" piecing
    • GiftWithPurchase including:
      BERNINA Overlocker Suitcase
      Left and Right Seam Guide Combo
      C12 Coverstitch/Compansating Foot
      C24 Shirring Foot
      and more - Package value $1,634 - Check with the store for details

    April 1-30, Available as long as Supplies last.



  • L890 / L860
    • Buy a BERNINA L 890 or L 860 and receive a BERNINA Serger Suitcase and Accessory CaseFree!

    *April 1-30, Available as long as Supplies last.



  • Special Pricing

      • BERNINAs L850, L460, L450

      *April 1-30, Available as long as Supplies last.



      • bernettes b68, b48, b64, b62, b44, b42

      *April 1-30, Available as long as Supplies last.




For questions/comments at this time from our store,
send mail to: CurrentSpecials at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom


BERNINA and bernette Machines - Big Days!

To view the an overview of machines announced in July 2023 click below:


BERNINA 790 PRO

  • BERNINA stitchprecision
  • BERNINA pinpoint laser
  • Automatic Needle Threader
  • 4-Point Placement with Morphing
  • WiFi Connectivity and BERNINA Stitchout App
  • Customizable Quilt Designs
  • Alignment of Lettering and Designs
  • Shape Designer
  • Color Wheel

To view the current 790 PRO brochure, stop by the store or click below:

For specifics, visit:
BERNINA 790 PRO Information on BERNINA USA Website

For questions/comments at this time from our store,
send mail to: BERNINA790PRO at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom

In Our Store NOW:
Click below to see some highlites.


BERNINA 570 QE Kaffe Edition

  • Robust Freearm
  • BERNINA Hook
  • BERNINA Stitch Regulator
  • BERNINA Dual Feed
  • Patchwork Foot #97D
  • Speed Control:

To view the current B 570 Kaffe Edition brochure, stop by the store or click below:

For specifics on the B 570 QE, visit:
BERNINA 570 QE Information on BERNINA USA Website

For questions/comments at this time from our store,
send mail to: CurrentSpecials at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom


  • Kaffe Collective August 2023 - Free Spirit Fabrics

100% Cotton
$13.25 Per Yard

Kaffe Collective August 2023 Web Shopping


bernette 79 Yaya Han Edition

  • Stylish and Imaginative Embroidery Designs
  • Yaya Han Presser Foot Set
  • bernette Dual Feed:
  • Stitch Designer
  • bernette Creative Consultant

To view the current bernette 79 Yaya Han Edition brochure, stop by the store or click below:

For specifics on the B 570 QE, visit:
benette 79 Yaya Han Edition Information on bernette Website

For questions/comments at this time from our store,
send mail to: CurrentSpecials at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom



If you have overall questions at his time, please eMail us at:
send mail to: CurrentSpecials at Bernina World of Sewing dot com




BERNINA L890 Overlocker
Truly a revolution in Overlock and Coverstitching
  • One-Step BERNINA Air Threader
  • Intuitive operation via touch screen
  • Fast, precise & quiet
  • Extremely convenient
  • Total Stitch Control

for more information via the BERNINA Website, go to::
L890 Info on BERNINA USA Website

BERNINA L860 Overlocker
Overlocker with color touch screen
  • One-Step BERNINA Air Threader
  • Easy on-screen stitch selection
  • Convenient freearm
  • Total Stitch Control
  • Grand sewing space

for more information via the BERNINA Website, go to::
L860 Info on BERNINA USA Website

BERNINA L850 Overlocker
The ultimate Overlocker
  • One-step BERNINA Air Threader
  • Extremely fast, precise and quiet
  • Convenient freearm
  • Total Stitch Control for perfect seams
  • Grand sewing space

for more information via the BERNINA Website, go to::
L850 Info on BERNINA USA Website


BERNINA USA L8 Series Press Announcement Aug 11, 2020

PDF BERNINA Overlocker
Product Comparison Info:

If you have questions about the above, please call the Raleigh store: 919 782 2945 or eMail us at:
send mail to: L8Overlockers at Bernina World of Sewing dot com



Selected Recent Wilmington Fabric

A few of the most recent fabrics that we have added to the Wilmington store and to the online site include:
(Click on the following to see some of the selections in a large-sized image.
To see all the fabrics, go to our online site using site navigation at the top of this page).

  • Flirtation by Zen Chic - moda United Notions

100% Cotton
$12.50 Per Yard

Flirtation Web Shopping

  • Ciao Bella - andover

100% Cotton
$12.00 Per Yard

Ciao Bella Web Shopping

  • Pickleball Champ - P&B Textiles

100% Cotton
$12.50 Per Yard

Pickleball Champ Web Shopping

  • Nora's Garden

100% Cotton
$12.50 Per Yard

Nora's Garden Web Shopping

  • The Kitchen Garden - Lewis & Irene

100% Cotton
$12.00 Per Yard

The Kitchen Garden Web Shopping

To see selected Just-Arrived fabrics, click on:


Kit: Night & Day - A Joy Ting Pattern Wilmington Prints
54" x 72" Quilt
$124.99

Do you have a need for a gift this Summer? Perhaps a Black and White small/mid-sized quilt fits as a wedding gift or a gift for some other upcoming celebration....

Sonja has started the Store Sample and it will be fun to see it evolve; stay tuned for updates shown here. The Kit is now available for ordering - Perhaps a fun project to do in conjunction with Sonja's progress; Why not? Personally, I wonder what backing fabric Sonja will choose... and, should there be a small Border?.....

Design Wall Progress
(7) Nearly - Ready for Quilting
Stop by the Raleigh store to see.
(6)
(5)
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)

For Web Shopping of the Kit:
Night & Day Kit on Web Shopping

Questions? eMail us at:
send mail to: StoreSamples at Bernina World of Sewing dot com


Kit: Teal-ing Good - Wilmington Prints
98" x 102" Quilt
$324.99

Debi has completed the Store Sample at the Raleigh store; stop by and see it. The Kit is now available for ordering.


Purchase at - Or Call (919 782 2945) - The Raleigh Store

Questions? eMail us at:
send mail to: StoreSamples at Bernina World of Sewing dot com


Kit: PRISM by Jason Yenter
82 1/2" x 98 1/2" Quilt
$246.99

Debi has completed the Store Sample at the Raleigh store; stop by and see it. The Kit is now available for ordering.

Shown on the Store Wall in Raleigh
Purchase at - Or Call (919 782 2945) - The Raleigh Store

Questions? eMail us at:
send mail to: StoreSamples at Bernina World of Sewing dot com



Selected Machines On-Site Now in Wilmington

We look forward to working with you in finding a BERNINA or bernette machine that fits your needs/projects. Just a small selection of machines that are in-store are shown below. Of course you may order/purchase ANY BERNINA or bernette machines and accessories at our Wilmington store.


Bernina 7 Series - 790 Plus

  • Full 13-inch extended freearm including ten inches of space to the right of the needle.
  • Numerous Automatic Features
  • Finest Embroidery - Every Time
B790 Plus Info on BERNINA USA Site


Bernina L450 Overlocker

  • Sews, cuts, and finishes season in one operation
  • Professional stitch quality each time
  • Easy and comfortable to handle
Bernina L450 Overlocker Info on BERNINA USA Site


bernette b33

  • Inexpensive - A mechanical sewing machine perfect for beginners.
  • Total of 15 stitches including buttonholes
  • Five snap-on presser feet
b33 Info on bernette USA Site

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To arrange for an in-store sew/try session on BERNINA or bernette please call the store: (910) 769-2775 to ensure that the machine type and accessories you are looking for are set up for your session or send an eMail (please include your phone number) to:
send mail to: WilmingtonSewTry at Bernina World of Sewing Wilmington dotcom

In preparation-of a sew/try session, perhaps browse/fill in the following Webform:


Online Purchase of BERNINA Presser Feet / Accessories

Perhaps you are looking for a gift for yourself or for someone -
or you are looking for something specific for your projects using your BERNINA.

If so - see if a visit to our Web-Shopping site for BERNINA Presser Feet / Accessories can be of assistance to you.

For some information, please go to:

Information and Pointer-to Our Web Shopping for BERNINA Presser Feet / Accessories


Special Events, Sales and More

Stay tuned for information - However: Always know that the store has the LATEST information. Stop by!

Please be aware that the IN-STORE Calendar is the only official calendar!
Don't hesitate to call the store (910) 769-2775 or, of course, stop by the store - for the latest information.

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BWOS Calendar: (Note the class Location is color coded)

Raleigh and Wilmington

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If you have any questions or otherwise, please:
send mail to: Webmaster regarding classes at Bernina World of Sewing Wilmington
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Interested in Embroidery Software? Specifically -
BERNINA Embroidery Software V9
Give it a Look / Try Before you Buy

Now: Free Trial via BERNINA USA Website
SOON: Purchase - at our store: Bernina World of Sewing, Raleigh or Wilmington
Comment from Webmaster: If you are interested in a work-in-progress example of my using the V9 Trial Version software, go to:

bwos Webmaster's BERNINA Embroidery Software V9 Work-in-Progress Example

Questions/Comment? Just send me an eMail: BerninaEmbroiderySoftware9 at Bernina World of Sewing dot com and I will get back to you.

Special note: The above is not intended as a QandA "service" - as I use V9 I will have no/little knowledge and experience-with other versions of embroidery software. Sorry!

If you have questions about any of the above, please eMail us at: send mail to: BerninaEmbroiderySoftware9 at Bernina World of Sewing dot com



BERNINA Toolbox

Are you headed down the path - or,
You are thinking about heading down the path - or:
You have been down the path in the past and did not continue the path for some reason - Of:
Embroidery Software?

Let's try the BERNINA Toolbox soon. Priced right, with a free 30-day trial available: Now.
For information, go to the BERNINA Website at:
BERNINA USA Website for Toolbox Information

Don't hesitate to let us know how your progress goes and if there is something we can do to assist you. We look forward to working with you.

If you have feedback, please eMail us at:

Any questions or comments, please: send mail to: BWOSToolbox at Bernina World of Sewing

What The Example Worked With - If interested-in, See Pointer-to, below.

We used Toolbox to:

  • Modify a previously-digitized design's information for stitching out "just" the 3" Star for use in a quilt piece being created during our store's Quilt Along 2021.

    The 3" Star will be stitched on the project's Background fabric (trimmed to 3 1/2") for placing into the four-outer squares of the 4th-month borders of the Quilt Along project.


(Click on the Following to see):
Webmaster's July 2021 Toolbox Example



Our Store's BERNINA Machine Mastery Videos


Have you bought a new BERNINA 4 through 7 series and need help getting started?  Do you already have a BERNINA 4 through 7 series and need a refresher on sewing or embroidery?  Then check out our YouTube channel for some BRAND NEW videos showing you the ins and outs of operating your sewing machine.  Topics include:  Machine Mastery, Introduction to Machine Embroidery, and Machine Maintenance Basics.  And our very own Ann, Stephanie, and Sylvia are featured in these videos sharing their many years of experience and expertise with you. No need to lug your machine into the store for a class - it's all on our store YouTube channel.

Stay tuned: We plan on additional videos, including a Bernina 3 series Mastery Video coming soon.

For our store's Machine Mastery videos via a Web page that points to the on-YouTube videos, click on the following:


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