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Sewing Expandable Slip Pockets for your bag

Posted on March 4, 2022 by bluecallacreations

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

Posted on September 11, 2021 by bluecallacreations

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 →

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Create your own embroidered panels using the MC6650’s decorative stitches

Posted on March 5, 2021 by bluecallacreations

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 →

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Embellishing a Bag Strap with the MC6650

Posted on September 4, 2020 by bluecallacreations

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 →

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Sewing bags with the Janome HD9 Professional

Posted on December 2, 2019 by bluecallacreations

As the owner and designer of Blue Calla Patterns, I have always received questions related to sewing machines suitable for bag making. Since receiving my Janome HD9 professional machine, I have been inundated with questions regarding this machine and how … Continue reading →