Welcome Maya!

This week I would like to take this post to introduce Maya to the Sewing Machine Shop! We have recently hired Maya on as an addition to our service tech team. A bit about Maya: Maya has never sewn before but is mechanically inclined. She has been taking this as an opportunity to learn how […]

Janome Feet – “G” Foot

This weeks foot is the “G” foot, also known as the blind hem foot. Blind hems are commonly found on the hems of dress pants. Blind hems are useful because you will only see a small dot on the outside of the project and it looks almost invisible. Use: create a almost unnoticeable hem

Janome Feet – “F” and “F2” Feet

This weeks blog post is on the types of “F” feet. There are two versions of this foot, open toe (F2) and closed toe(F). As you watch the videos below you should be able to notice how the normal “F” foot looks like your standard “A” foot but in plastic. You will then notice the […]

Janome Feet – “E” and “Z” Feet

Today’s foot is the zipper foot “E”. This foot is used for… well you guessed it. Putting zippers in! Q: What is the difference between zipper foot “E” and “Z”? A: Zipper foot “E” is the standard zipper foot that comes with most Janome machines. The “Z” foot is the concealed zipper foot that is […]

Janome Feet – “D” Foot

Today’s Blog post we will be discussing the rolled hem foot “D”. A rolled hem is a type of hem that you can use on the edges of your project. This stich is also mocking a serger. Uses: roll the hem on fabric to create a decorative edge and hide the raw edge.