Tag Archives: Blue Calla patterns
Sewing Expandable Slip Pockets for your bag
If you’ve ever made a bag before, you’ll know that most patterns will include instructions for a flat slip pocket style. If you’ve wished for a style of pocket that would allow more room for bulky items, this tutorial will … Continue reading
Adding piping to bags with the Janome Adjustable Zipper Foot
I often hear from bag makers about their fear of sewing piping. This video tutorial shows you how easy it is to add piping into the seams of your bags. The Janome HD9 professional does not have a dedicated piping … Continue reading
Saturday Sewing with Janome : Sewing cork appliqués with the Janome HD Roller foot
As I’m sure you may have noticed, I am a huge fan of cork fabric and use it often. I’ve recently started experimenting with appliqué using cork, trying to find uses for smaller pieces that are not large enough for … Continue reading
Let’s take another look at the very popular Janome HD9
This Janome HD9 machine has rapidly become the Go To machine for many different types of sewists who require a strong, robust straight stitch machine. It is extremely popular with bag makers who don’t hold back when speaking about how … Continue reading
SATURDAY SEWING: Pre-Quilting fabric for a tote bag
Have you ever tried pre-quilting your fabric for a project? It can seem like a daunting task, but in reality, it is a ton of fun. Recently, I designed and stitched out a continuous line quilting design on fabric, and … Continue reading
Create your own embroidered panels using the MC6650’s decorative stitches
As many of you are aware, I am primarily a bag maker and bag pattern designer. The Janome HD9 professional is definitely the most suitable machine for my bag making needs however, I wanted a second machine that could offer more … Continue reading
Homemade virtual event
Janome Canada is thrilled to be participating in the Homemade virtual sewing event in March 2021. This was just launched on Facebook so we encourage you to seriously consider registering for this virtual sewing weekend event organized by Jennifer Tryon … Continue reading
Cork Appliqué on bags using the Janome MC6650
Are you like me and have tons of cork scraps stuffed into every corner of your sewing room? If the answer is yes, then this tutorial is for you! Using very small cork scraps and a decorative stitch on the … Continue reading
Embellishing a Bag Strap with the MC6650
Since my area of expertise is designing and sewing bag patterns, I really wanted to incorporate some of the decorative stitches that come with the Janome MC6650 into my work. I used my Daisy Crossbody bag sewing pattern and decided … Continue reading
Sewing a “Handmade” bag label using the Janome Memory Craft 6650
I recently added the gorgeous Memory Craft 6650 to my sewing studio and I was pleasantly surprised to discover some very nice decorative stitches that I could incorporate into my bags. The first decorative stitch that really stood out for … Continue reading