Author Archives: AmandaBee

Great Features Rediscovered: Stitch Pattern Combinations on the Janome MC8200

Posted on August 12, 2020 by AmandaBee

I know when I’m buying a new sewing machine I’m wowed by all the features which sells me on the machine. Then I get it home and I’m so excited to start sewing and I get so wrapped up in … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sewing: Janome Beading foot is not just for beads!

Posted on August 1, 2020 by AmandaBee

Here is good information from Janome Canada Educator, Amanda, about using the Janome Beading foot and machine embroidery on a linen tea towel. I think it is a good Saturday Sewing project idea. Ed  A beading foot is amazing for … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the world of sewing with your Janome Sewist 709!

Posted on June 7, 2020 by AmandaBee

The Janome Sewist 709 is a great mechanical sewing machine and it will open up the doors to tons of creative possibilities! My favourite part of a mechanical sewing machine is that it is so straight forward to use. Set … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the World of Serging with the Janome Magnolia 7034D

Posted on June 5, 2020 by AmandaBee

My husband bought me my first serger from a co-worker. I had zero clue how to use it or what to actually use it for. Most likely you bought your serger for a project but have no clue where to … Continue reading →

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Part 3: Fast and Easy Hems (Basted Double Fold Hem)

Posted on May 1, 2020 by AmandaBee

Hi! This part 3 of a 3 part series on Hems the easy way. Today we are using the basting function to help make a nice even hem! In the past two posts we looked at using the rolled hem foot … Continue reading →

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Part 2: Fast and Easy Hems (Overedge, one fold hem)

Posted on April 29, 2020 by AmandaBee

Hi! This part 2 of a 3 part series on Fast and Easy Hems. If you missed the first blog post you can find it here. There we covered creating a rolled hem with very little ironing! To recap, I … Continue reading →

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Part 1: Fast and Easy Hems! (Rolled hem)

Posted on April 27, 2020 by AmandaBee

The pandemic has changed so much of what regular life looks like. Now when a project inspires me instead of taking a short drive to my local fabric district (I am super blessed!) or to one of the other stores … Continue reading →

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Unboxing a Memory Craft 550E

Posted on April 17, 2020 by AmandaBee

Hi! I’m Amanda, a new Janome Canada Educator. As a part of my Educator role I have to learn about and try out a bunch of different machines! It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it! Janome sent … Continue reading →

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Unboxing a M7 Continental

Posted on April 8, 2020 by AmandaBee

Hi! I’m Amanda, a new Janome Canada Educator.  One of the great perks of this role is that you get to try out lots of machines. I was beyond excited when Janome told me they were sending me the Continental … Continue reading →

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