MakerSavvy

Bernina's July Foot of the Month is here!

Say hello to the BERNINA #86 Ruffler Foot! Ideal for gathering and pleating fabric with adjustable settings to control pleat depth and spacing. You can adjust the depth of the pleats and how often it ruffles (every 1, 6, or 12 stitches!)

✨ NEW Rhapsody Quilt Along starting in September✨

Are you ready to level up your applique and colour play? We are absolutely thrilled to bring you the Rhapsody Block of the Month—the very first BOM program from the legendary Anna Maria Parry of Anna Maria Textiles! 🌸✨

This isn't just a quilting project; it’s a masterclass in creativity. Designed specifically around her gorgeous new Rhapsody fabric collection, this quilt makes the applique process feel intuitive, natural, and completely stress-free.

Here’s why you need to join us:
🎨 Skill-Building: Perfect for confident beginners looking to grow! Features a traditional 9-patch, quarter-square triangles, and flawless applique methods (suitable for hand or machine work).
🎥 Exclusive Videos: Free monthly technique videos directly from Anna Maria herself!
🥳 Community: We’ll be hosting monthly Maker Savvy Watch Parties right here in our classroom to cheer each other on, share progress, and sew together!

What’s Included:
📦 A massive kit featuring over 17 yards of vibrant fabric for the quilt top & binding, the complete pattern, and templates!
📐 Finished size: 72" x 84"

🚨 DON'T WAIT — SAVE $50! 🚨
Secure your spot with our Earlybird Special for $400 before July 16th!
After July 16th, the price goes up to $450. (We also offer 5 monthly installments of $99.95 to keep things flexible!)

📦 Kits ship July 2026 | 🏁 Program kicks off September 2026.

🔗 Click the link in our LinkTree in our bio to sign up or get more info!

If toe-up cast-ons have you feeling completely mystified, you are not alone! It’s time to banish the frustration and find your perfect method.

Join expert sock designer Amanda Schwabe on July 14th at the Maker Savvy Classroom for a hands-on workshop designed to take the mystery out of your knitting. By the end of class, you’ll master three different ways to start your socks and exactly how to troubleshoot them!

What you’ll learn:
▪ Figure 8 Cast On: Simple, quick, and easy to memorize.
▪ Turkish Cast On: Super easy, loose, and Amanda will show you how to make it look gorgeous.
▪ Judy’s Magic Cast On (JMCO): Seamless, beautiful, and simplified with Amanda's top tricks!
◾️Plus, how to read your stitches so you always know when to work through the back loop.

✨ Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
⏰ Times Available: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM OR 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Maker Savvy Classroom
💪 Skill Level: Intermediate (Perfect if you know the basics and want to level up!)

Spaces are limited, so grab your needles and secure your spot today! Click the link in our bio to register.

Hear us out... Summer is actually the absolute best time to knit mittens.

They’re small, totally portable, and there is nothing better than gift planning early. handwarmers ready to go when that first winter chill hits.

Join instructor Amanda Schwabe at Maker Savvy this August and learn a classic mitten "recipe" that will have you knitting custom sizes without even needing a pattern.

What you’ll master:
◾ The anatomy of a perfect mitten (and how to customize it)
◾ An easy, gap-free thumb gusset for any yarn weight
◾ Pointy vs. rounded finger shaping

📅 Dates: August 4th & 11th, 2026
⏰ Two time slots available: 2:00–4:00 PM OR 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Maker Savvy Classroom
💪 Skill Level: Intermediate (If you can knit basics, you can do this! We can even teach you to knit in the round).

Head to our website to get more details and sign up now!

What’s worse than realizing your sock cuff won't go over your heel? 🫣

Level up your knitting game on July 21st at our Stretchy Bind-Offs workshop! Over 2 hours, you'll swatch a range of different finishing methods with varying levels of stretch and unique looks. Amanda Schwabe (who has been teaching knitting for over a decade!) will guide you through Icelandic, sewn, and yarnover bind-offs step-by-step.

Choose your session:
☀️ Afternoon: 2:00–4:00 PM
🌙 Evening: 6:00–8:00 PM

Click the link in our bio to sign up now and head to our website for more details!

Say goodbye to the hassle of trying to match your fabrics!

Our all-in-one children’s clothing kits make sewing a breeze! Every kit comes with an easy-to-follow pattern and 1 large fabric panel featuring multiple coordinated prints—ensuring a perfectly consistent theme from sleeve to hem.

From tiny scientists 🚀 to cute wildlife 🐾, we’ve got a design your little ones will love to wear.

🌸 BERNINA x Liberty Collaboration is here! 🌸

We are absolutely thrilled to share that the highly anticipated BERNINA x Liberty collaboration has officially arrived! ✨ Two iconic, heritage brands have come together to create a sewing experience that is just as breathtaking to look at as it is incredible to use.

Introducing the beautiful new BERNINA 580 and 495 Liberty Editions! Wrapped in Liberty’s signature, gorgeous floral prints, these limited-edition machines are a maker's dream come true.

Here is just a sneak peek of why we are so head-over-heels for this collection:
◾Preloaded Liberty Embroidery Designs: Add timeless elegance directly to your quilts and garments.
◾Must-Have Accessories: Packed with premium quilting and precision feet (including the Quarter-Inch Foot #37, Edge Stitch Foot #10, and Open Embroidery Foot #20!).
◾Quilter’s Delight: A generous, wide throat space on the B 580 to handle all your creative projects with ease.
◾ Matching Travel Gear: Gorgeous custom bags to take your beautiful new machine on the go! 🧳

Whether you're a passionate quilter or a dedicated dressmaker, this collection brings a touch of London luxury straight to your sewing room.