This month at JUKI we’re showing you our favorites, JUKI Sergers! From creating beautiful apparel like your favorite blouses on our MO-654DE to piecing your family memory quilts on the MO-2000QVP, our sergers are ready to help you with your next project.
Join us this month for a special Holi-deal coming to participating dealers near you! Purchase a DX-4000QVP this month to receive a free JUKI Trolley bag, perfect for attending classes and traveling!
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As new sewists continue to join us, we recognize many are self-taught! Learning on your own is no small feat, but having the right tools can make any project easier. So today, we wanted to share our top 5 tips!
Slow and Steady Wins the Sewing Race
When it comes to creating your projects, it’s best to have a light foot than a lead foot. When you’re starting, we recommend finding a steady speed your hands can keep up. You can test this out by slowly increasing the speed and seeing how the machine feeds the fabric while your hands are moving along. For example, we recommend putting the speed at about 30% and increasing from there with free motion quilting.
It’s Easier with the right Presser Feet!
When you’re creating projects, learn about the presser feet options available with your sewing machine model. Check to see which feet come with your machine or are available in a specialty sewing shop near you. For example, some feet will help you conceal a zipper with ease, give you the perfect edging, and create a rolled hem. You can get familiar with different presser foot applications by reading the instructions provided with the feet or watching videos.
Trust in Patterns
There’s nothing worse than spending hours on a project and the result not fitting. However, sewists from different skill levels can find the benefit in using patterns on their projects. First, look for designs that fit your current project at your skill level. Many patterns come with expertise levels marked as beginner, intermediate, and expert. As you get more confident in your work, upgrading pattern levels is a great way to learn how to create a project from scratch and make your pattern one day!
Keep an Eye on those Needles!
Using the wrong needle when working on a project can cause stress! While many sewists recommend having a universal needle on hand, these needles can still struggle on heavy fabric choices like leather and can be too sharp for stretchy fabric material. Make sure to research which needle you need on your project to prevent any mishaps. Click here to view a helpful guide that matches your fabric to the appropriate needle. Also, remember to replace your needle every project or 8 hours of usage. One of the causes of tension issues can be a lousy needle, so it’s best to replace it frequently.
Try New Things
The best piece of advice we have is to get creative! Many sewists have something they don’t like to sew or are scared of trying. Take the time to learn new techniques like attaching buttons, zippers, pockets, and more. However, keep in mind your skill level. One mistake beginners make is choosing a project that someone with experience would say no. It’s best to start small and build your confidence than to go big and go home because of disappointment or frustration. Trying new things can boost your confidence creating the best experience in sewing!
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, these tips are great to keep in mind on your sewing journey. So what advice would you give beginners? Let us know in the comments down below!
Get into the spirit with JUKI this October! Join us this month as we go over our HZL machines that get every job done!
Our HZL-F300 will exceed your sewing expectations! Equipped with 106 stitches including 16 professional buttonholes, 3 lettering fonts, and a wide variety of included accessories this machine is perfect those complex projects you want to create. it has an ability to handle heavy duty fabrics and layers, perfect for your quilting and home décor projects.
Check out the HZL-F400 is perfect for creating your clothing pieces you want to show off! With Halloween round the corner, this machine is perfect for designing that costume you’ve been driving of. create beautiful seamless quality projects, add buttons holes and more, we know how important it is that your machines fulfills your needs!
Don’t forget to create beautiful patterns on your quilts using the HZL-F600! Incorporating JUKI’s industrial sewing machine technology, you can create pieces with beautiful stitch quality. offering a range of functions, this machine can assist you on your next quilting project or clothing pieces. feel at ease with the electronic buttonhole function, exclusive advanced thread trimming, complete control and on-board guides, and more!
Whichever machine youre looking at, check out your nearest JUKI dealer for the oppurtunity to see it in person and get more information!
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Celebrate with us as we showcase some of our top QVP products this month! Get ready for the fall and those warm projects you have coming up using our QVP line!
Our Haruka TL-18QVP is perfect for those fall bags, and heavy quilts we all love! Bring industrial technology into your home; this machine can go from straight stitch to free motion quilting for all your project needs. The Kokochi DX-4000QVP is one of our state-of-the-art machines! offering touch screen capabilities, a large sewing space, and an abundance of features, this machine truly gives you that ‘good feeling’! Don’t forget to check out our MO-2000QVP! Perfect for giving your projects that clean finish, this machine offers automatic needle threaders, air threading, and more to make sure your project ends on a high note.
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