Fabric Facings – How Do I Use Them?
If you’re making clothing with a Juki sewing machine like the Juki HZL-F300, you may be wondering how you can get that professionally finished edge around arm and neck openings.
If not done, your garment will look unfinished and might not be so comfortable to wear.
What you need is [...]
What Is Involved With Heirloom Smocking?
Smocking is one of the many ways that you can embellish projects made with your sewing machine, whether you are making clothing, quilts, or even some accessories.
Although it’s easy to create a smocking effect on fabric with featureful machines like the Janome 2212, you may be interested in traditional [...]
Fashion Trending for 2019 – Overalls!
Whether you’re out for a day of fun or putting in long hours at the office, there is a pair of overalls ready for the task.
Originally associated with farm work and other rough or dirty jobs, overalls periodically become stylish; heading into 2019, they are still going strong after [...]
Sleeves and More Sleeves – Part 2!
As simple as the concept of a sleeve may be, they come in many different types to add style and character to the garments you design and sew with a home sewing machine.
In this second installment of four, review five sleeve types that are a step up from the [...]
What Makes a Suit Jacket Double Breasted?
Nothing looks sharper than a nice suit jacket or blazer for both men and women.
Depending on the purpose and style of the jacket you make using a Juki sewing machine, you may want to make either a single or double-breasted version.
Do you know the difference between the two [...]
Sewing Skills – Conquering Basic Measurements!
Getting great results with a garment project created on a sewing machine like the Janome DC5100 requires good attention to detail, especially when it comes to taking measurements.
Truthfully, accurate body measurements can make or break your project.
Since measuring correctly is not always as easy as it might seem, [...]
Fashion Trending for 2019 – Mermaid Skirts!
One of the best things about changing fashion trends is having new things to make with your sewing machine each year.
For 2019, the fashion focus is on skirts and more specifically, mermaid skirts!
If you’ve ever wondered whether there were new and more creative ways to create skirts on [...]
Sleeves and More Sleeves – Part 1!
Sewing apparel with Juki sewing machines like the Juki HZL-F300 is a creative process that can be both fun and challenging, especially when it comes to sleeves.
Since sleeves are a part of many garments, it’s good to know the different kinds you can add that will make your clothing [...]
Circling Around Circle Skirts – The Many Options!
If you love fashion and sewing fun garments with your sewing machine, then you’ve got to try making a circle skirt.
Circle skirts are one of the easiest and most versatile garments you can make using a machine like the Janome DC2019.
With so many varieties to fit any occasion, [...]
Use Reverse Applique To Be Both Cool and Practical!
Applique has always been a great way to embellish the projects you make with your sewing machine.
Reverse applique allows you to make your embellishment even more unique often simply because it is a lesser-used technique.
The next time you’re thinking applique for the garments and items you make with [...]
