Category Archives: GARMENT SEWING WITH JANOME

Tutorial: Nursing Sweater with Zippers

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

I am mother to a beautiful 8.5 month old son named Cillian. To me, one of the greatest joys of motherhood is being able to breastfeed and watch him grow. One of the worst is not being able to find … Continue reading →

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Glad you asked that: How do I make my garments look more professional; more unique?

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Pattern review and Garment sewing excitement: Blackwood Cardi

Posted on April 24, 2019 by

Yes….I know….some people think we are barking mad for getting excited about sewing. But I know that you know we are not barking mad …….and what’s more, we have new clothes to wear together with that wonderfully good feeling that … Continue reading →

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Handmade Wardrobe

Posted on March 29, 2019 by

One of the things I want to be more intentional about this year is in developing a wardrobe that is useful, functional and that is my own personal style! I have too many clothes I don’t wear so I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Sewing with knits

Posted on June 29, 2018 by

What’s that saying about when you are afraid of something, just dive right in? I feel that way about sewing with knits. For a long time, I avoided it. Or I’d do a project here and there and put my … Continue reading →

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A New ‘Twist’ On Buttonholes

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

Buttonholes !?! Hopefully the title, and the pun, didn’t put you off. For those not used to garment sewing, the word “buttonhole” can invoke fear, bewilderment, and a look as if one has just bitten into a lemon. They’ve always … Continue reading →

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SUMMER DRESSES FOR LITTLE “PRINCESSES”

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

Our summer Look Book: CROSS CANADA PICNIC shows 2 adorable little girls in various poses and wearing 2 pretty little dresses.  I admit, I am rather biased as these little girls are very close to my heart: they are my … Continue reading →

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WARM, CUDDLY FLANNEL PJ’S……. JUST WHAT WE NEED TO SEW AS THE WEATHER GETS COLD

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

In various parts of Canada, the snow falls gently… Brrrr… the weather has turned cold and nothing is nicer than to relax by a toasty, warm fire dressed in flannel pajamas. Since we learn something every day, here is the … Continue reading →

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SUMMER GARMENT SEWING

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

I know we have talked about sewing out on the patio in the sunshine…….yes, well that sounds lovely but anyone who has tried to read their iBook at the pool or on the beach will know that LCD screens don’t … Continue reading →

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Janome Sponsors Skills Canada 2016: And the Winner Is…

Posted on June 20, 2016 by

Have you ever heard of SKILLS CANADA? I just represented JANOME CANADA  at the 22 th THE CANADIAN BUSINESSES AND TECHNOLOGY Competition-2016 and I am still very moved. Click each link above to learn more. About Skills Canada (text copied from their website) … Continue reading →

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