Category Archives: GARMENT SEWING WITH JANOME

How to Shorten Tooth Zippers Like a Pro!

It has happened to all of us. We go to start a project and realize we don’t have the right zipper, and worse yet, the sewing centre is already closed! In some cases, you can shorten a zipper using special … Continue reading

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Automatic mending with Janome

The mending stitch on Janome electronic sewing machines is a feature which allows a series of straight stitches to be sewn as the needle moves from left to right. The needle makes 20 up and down returns on a 9mm … Continue reading

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NEW Janome Canada Exclusive Project from Sew4Home

Stay clean. Stay cute! Wipe-clean oilcloth and soft quilting cotton combine with an all-around custom binding to create a full coverage Toddler Paint + Activity Smock that your favorite little one (and the little one’s parents) will love. The smock … Continue reading

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The sewing fun continues with Jalie Patterns!

Not only does Fall mean back-to-school, for many of us it also means a return to our sewing rooms after taking the summer off to enjoy more time outdoors. For you garment sewists, our friends, and former Janome Canada Artisans, … Continue reading

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Tips & Tricks For Sewing T-Shirts!

Ever since Marlon Brando starred in A Streetcar Named Desire, t-shirts have become a staple in everyones wardrobe. Now that it’s Summer, t-shirts are a fun and easy way to show off your garment sewing skills! I just finished making … Continue reading

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Tips & Tricks For Sewing Hoodies

There’s nothing like a cozy hoodie to keep you warm during the winter, or a stylish and comfortable sweat/ track suit to wear out during spring! Here are some tips & tricks for efficient sewing and for professional-looking results. For … Continue reading

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Alterations with the AT2000D and CoverPro 3000P

Before we dive into this post, I want to encourage you to remove all the negative non-sewing energy in your life, or at least your sewing room. While sewing and writing this post, my husband, a non-sewist, came into my … Continue reading

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Adding pockets to Active Wear

Everyone can use more pockets to carry things, especially when playing sports or out on the go. Today we will be using the Janome Elastic Gathering Attachment on our Janome AT 2000D Air Thread serger to create a tennis ball … Continue reading

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It has pockets! (Well it does now!)

Let’s talk pockets. Any person who has bought women’s fashion will know that pockets are in short supply. Sometimes, even baby clothes have better pockets than women’s clothes. What is a baby carrying around anyway? Probably their Mom’s stuff! There … Continue reading

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Flat Felled Seams and Other Garment Making Lessons

Hi! I’m back with my most ambitious garment sewing yet! Overalls from Sew Liberated. I’ve never made pants of any type before, but I figured these were a safe place to start because they aren’t super fitted and there isn’t … Continue reading

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