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: 4403A 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: 4403A 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


Now and Coming

Four years you have supported us! Thank you. Now we are moving the store location just three doors down the "mall". We will have more room in the new spot for us to assist you with machines, fabric, notions and all! We will continue to hold classes (with more room/space!) in our "old" location. Thank you in advance for your patience and for sharing with us this new environment.

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: WilmingtonFourYears 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.



Fabric plus Online Shopping

Just Arrived Recent Fabrics


Psst....

Machines' Availability

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...




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
Stay Tuned for Upcoming Special events


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

WishBook Event, Holiday Specials Event and Black Friday Event:
Now - December 31, 2024

Black Friday
Starts November 15


PDF Summarizing the Now-thru-December Event:

Includes Black Friday

WishBook Event



November:
Accessory of the Month
Straight Stitch Foot with Non-Stick Sole #53
25% Off
Special bernette Price on:
b70 DECO $1,999 $999

Now - December 31, 2024

Just SOME of the WishBook, Black Friday and Holiday Special event particulars

Selected Specials











Note: The B735 and its Offer has VERY limited availability. Check with the store as soon as possible to see if still available.



Special Financing
BERNINA Black Friday Financing
November 15-30, 2024
2.99% APR Interest for 60 Months $3,000 or more

Financing Options Including:

**60 mths 2.99% APR $3,000 or More
Using BERNINA Credit Card
Nov 15-30, 2024

**60 months on purchases as shown above using your BERNINA Credit Card. Equal Monthly Payments Required: Nov 15-30, 2024

Don't Have a Bernina Credit Card?

Click Here to Apply Today


In preparation-of, perhaps browse the following.

Pre-Buy BERNINA Planning Web-form

Some matters to keep in mind....

If you prefer to view the Some matters... Web-form in PDF format, please click on:

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



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



BERNINA and bernette Machines - Magic!

To view the an overview of machines announced in June 2024, click below:


BERNINA 990

  • Magical sewing, quilting and embroidery
    14 inches (356 mm) of space to the right of the needle
    10-Inch Touch Screen and Modern User Interface
  • BERNINA pinpoint laser
  • Automatic Needle Threader
  • Customizing Stitch Altering Area
  • New Stitch Designer
    New Jumbo Stitch
  • WiFi Connectivity and BERNINA Stitchout App
  • Customizable Quilt Designs
  • BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator
  • The new high-end Embroidery Module XL with BERNINA Smart Drive Technology (SDT) and the new Giant Hoop come standard with the B 990
  • and more - Discuss with our Staff!

To view the current 990 brochure click below:

For specifics, visit:
BERNINA 990 Information on BERNINA USA Website

For questions/comments at this time from our store,
send mail to: BERNINA990 at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom


BERNINA 735 Patchwork Edition

  • 5.5mm Stitch Width
  • 10 inches (254 mm) of space to the right of the needle
  • 7-Inch color Display
  • Total Stitch Control
  • Semi-automatic Needle Threading
  • Speed Control
  • Special Red BERNINA Walking Foot #50 and Patchwork Foot #37 Included
    Embroidery enabled
  • and more - Discuss with our Staff!
  • Plus: GiftWithPurchase of 735 Patchwork Edition
    Your choice of:
    • Embroidery Package
      Includes Embroidery Module

    • Quilting Package
      BERNINA Stitch Regulator
      Adjustable Quilting Feet #72, #73 and #74

    • Sewing Package
      BERNINA L 460
      Big Book of Serger Quilting

To view the current 735 Patchwork Edition brochure click below:

For specifics, visit:
BERNINA 735 Patchwork Edition Information on BERNINA USA Website

For questions/comments at this time from our store,
send mail to: BERNINA735 at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom


bernette b 08 Straight Stitch

  • Power - 1,600 stitches per minute
    Sewing Speed Control Slider
    Extra-large Foot Control for low-speed sewing
  • 8.8 inches (225 mm) of space to the right of the needle
  • Sturdy metal body
  • Large extension table
  • and more - Discuss with our Staff!

To view the current bernette b 08 Straight Stitch brochure click below:

For specifics, visit:
bernette b 08 Straight Stitch Information on BERNINA USA bernette Website

For questions/comments at this time from our store,
send mail to: bernetteb08 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).

  • Grounded - Windham

100% Cotton
$13.25 Per Yard

Grounded Web Shopping

  • Crystal Sea - Nothcott

100% Cotton
$13.25 Per Yard

Crystal Sea Web Shopping

  • A Spring In Paris by Nathalie Lete - Free Spirit Fabrics

100% Cotton
$12.50 Per Yard

A Spring In Paris Web Shopping

  • Carousel by Sharon Virtue - Windham Farics

100% Cotton
$12.99 Per Yard

Carousel by Sharon Virtue Web Shopping

  • Cobalt Seas - Henry Glass Fabrics

100% Cotton
$12.75 Per Yard

Cobalt Seas Web Shopping

To see selected Just-Arrived fabrics, click on:


Kit: Night & Day - A Joy Ting Pattern Wilmington Prints
54" x 72" Quilt / Wall Hanging
$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 completed the Store Sample. Stop by our Raleigh store and give it a look.

The Kit
The Store Sample
Closer Looks

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


  • Noir - moda United Notions

100% Cotton
$12.99 Per Yard

Would you like a wall-hanging for a Dorm room this coming school year?
35"x43"
Store Sample (Raleigh)
What Backing would you have chosen?
Closer Look

Noir Web Shopping



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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