Tag Archives: Mini Sewing tips from Sew4Home

Show Up To Your Next Retreat In Style!

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Anne Stitcher

Moving a sewing machine can be a difficult thing to do. They can be heavy and cumbersome, and some have lots of extra parts, like embroidery hoops, and accessories. To keep your machine safe, transporting it properly is very important. … Continue reading →

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Zippy zippers

Posted on February 24, 2023 by trinagallop

We are heading out on our first family trip in three years and of course, I had to do a few sewing projects prior to leaving. Fanny packs are all the rage right now – except you don’t wear them … Continue reading →

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Sew4Home Mini Tips – How to Quickly and Easily Cut Large Fabric Panels

Posted on December 24, 2022 by janomeman

There are a lot of home décor projects that require cutting large panels of fabrics, such as curtains, throws, and tablecloths. When you’re short on flat workspace, this can be a bit of a challenge. So here’s a little folding-and-cutting … Continue reading →

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Sew4Home Mini Sewing Tips – NEW from Arrow Sewing Furniture; Christa’s Quilt Blocks!

Posted on November 19, 2022 by janomeman

Up, Up and Away – Sewing Solutions for Large Projects After three years, October 2022 saw the return of Quilt Market in Houston, Texas. Although the Sew4Home team wasn’t able to attend in person, we’ve spent hours paging through social … Continue reading →

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Sew4Home Mini Sewing Tips – Sewing with Faux Fur

Posted on October 29, 2022 by janomeman

Today’s faux fur gives you the luxurious look and feel of real fur at a fraction of the price and without harming any animals. Plus, because of recent improvements in fabric manufacturing, it comes in an amazing array of rich … Continue reading →

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Sew4Home Mini Sewing Tips – Madeira Serger Thread

Posted on September 17, 2022 by janomeman

Aerolock and Aeroflock for the Urge to Serge While most of the projects on Sew4Home feature sewing rather than serging, that doesn’t mean we aren’t fans of using a serger/overlocker! A serger is the ideal way to create a clean edge … Continue reading →

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Sew4Home Mini Tips – Gathering by Machine

Posted on August 20, 2022 by janomeman

The primary reason to gather is to add fullness and shape in fabric that is otherwise flat. Your gathers can be tight and frilly or loose and billowy. Along the raw edge of fabric, you might be creating a ruffle that will … 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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Sew4Home Mini Sewing Tips – Measuring Windows for Curtains

Posted on June 24, 2022 by janomeman

How To Measure Your Windows For Curtains + Drapes We’re covering the basics here of outside, inside, and trim mounts. As with all projects, you can dive deeper into various details and alternatives, but this information will do the trick in the … Continue reading →

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Sew4Home Mini Sewing Tips – Universal Tables

Posted on May 21, 2022 by janomeman

It all starts with a good foundation. Where did you first start your sewing adventure? If you’re like many people, myself included, you set up your machine on the kitchen or dining room table. Of course, this usually meant setting … Continue reading →