Janome sewing machines need to be maintained properly to extend the life of the machine and ensure that the machine operates properly for years to come. While regular cleaning is usually enough to maintain your sewing machine, Janome recommends oiling the machine at least once a year. Use a go...
A sewing machine uses two sources of thread – the spool (or reel) of thread that sits on top of the machine and the bobbin of thread that comes up from below. You buy the spools of thread in the shops and the bobbins come empty – so before threading the machine, you need to get...
Attach a Button Sewing foot. TheJanomeButton Sewing foothooks onto theMC15000at the back of the ankle then clicks into place like a regular snap-on foot. Check your manual for how to attach your machine’s button sewing foot. Choose your button sewing stitch. Your machine may even have a...
Now, take a good look at your sewing machine. First, find the power switch, then the thread spool pin, try to locate all the things I mentioned above. There will be variations between my and your sewing machine, but no worries. You've got it! The Bobbin Compartment And finally, look ...
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A walking foot– If you plan to quilt more than one quilt in your life, I highly recommend a walking foot! Some walking foot brands are interchangeable so you don’t necessarily need the one that comes with your machine. I use acheap singer walking footfor my Janome machine. I like it...
Ready to tackle that first sewing project? Let's start with a simple task: threading a needle. Threading a Sewing Needle Threading a needle is pretty simple. Hold the needle upright with one hand, and rotate it in your fingers until you can see the eye. Hold the cut thread about 3/4...
Here here for focusing on the basics, for garment sewing anyway. My Janome 4618le is pretty simple, but it is a work horse for me. I do covet the thread cutter and needle down options some machines have, but mine works so well for me. ...
From Singer to Brother to Janome, there are hundreds of sewing machine models on the market. At the low end of the scale, there are conventional, no-frills electric designs, ideal for occasional home use; at the high end, there are sophisticated computerized sewing machines and specialty quilt...
Make sure to position the foot to glide past the zipper, and not directly on the zipper teeth. Depending on which side of the zipper you are sewing fabric too, the zipper foot can be clipped in two different spots. I have a Janome for this tutorial, so individual sewing machines may ...