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Janome Blind Hem Foot

Posted on March 6, 2023 by janomejp

Sewing a Blind Hem can sometimes be a little bit tricky as you have to fold the fabric onto itself while leaving the hem edge exposed. Most of the Blind Hem stitch will go along the hem edge, but a … Continue reading →

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Janome 1/4″ Seam Foot

Posted on November 7, 2022 by janomejp

The Janome 1/4″ Seam Foot comes standard with select machines but is offered as an optional accessory for almost all Janome sewing machines. Perfect 1/4″ seams and corners buy using the Janome 1/4″ Seam Foot, which has a guide, or … Continue reading →

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Janome Zig Zag Foot (A)

Posted on October 3, 2022 by janomejp

The Janome Zig-Zag foot (A) comes standard on all Janome Sewing machines and is used for most utility sewing; from straight stitch to zig-zag. The Janome Zig-Zag foot (A) is also called the All-Purpose Foot or General Sewing foot, or … Continue reading →

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Janome Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot (F2)

Posted on September 5, 2022 by janomejp

What is the Open Toe Statin Stich Foot? The Janome Open Toe Satin Stitch foot (F2) is aptly named because the center front area of the foot is open. There is no plastic “bar” across the foot as in the … Continue reading →

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The Right Tool for the Job

Posted on August 1, 2022 by janomejp

When it comes to Janome sewing machines, you will often find that we love to advertise all the additional accessory “feet” that come with the machine. Satin Stitch Foot, Even Feed Foot, ¼ Seam Foot, Overedge Foot, and the list … Continue reading →

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Buttonholes

Posted on July 4, 2022 by janomejp

After receiving such a wonderful reception from her last post, we are happy to share a new post by Janome Educator Amy Meek! In this Blog Post, Amy shares her tips on the different types of buttonholes that can be … Continue reading →

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Front Loading Bobbin

Posted on June 6, 2022 by janomejp

The Front-Loading Bobbin These days, mostly all of the machines manufactured by Janome use a Horizontal Rotary Hook Bobbin also known as the Top Loading bobbin style. (Image below) It’s no secret this is the easy, convenient and one of … Continue reading →

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Needles and Thread

Posted on May 2, 2022 by janomejp

Needles and Thread Today’s Janome Jump Start Blog contribution comes from one of Janome America’s most adored Educators, and one half of the dynamic Janome Duo known as Polka and Dot…… Amy Meek! Amy has traveled the US and Mexico … Continue reading →

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Posted on April 4, 2022 by janomejp

Cleaning and Maintenance The sewing machine is, well… a machine, and like all machines with moving parts, it requires routine maintenance, so the question is; how do you clean it/ how do you oil it? This is one of the … Continue reading →

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The Quilted Jacket

Posted on March 28, 2022 by janomejp

Since the Met Gala, quilted jackets are in! We are seeing them everywhere, from the fashion runway to the back porch; from the city walks to the backwoods, and everywhere in between. And, they are naturally blowing up all over … Continue reading →