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JUKI Tip: How to Get Started with Ruler Work

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In this month’s tip, JUKI National Account Trainer Alba teaches us a fun and easy way to use our new JUKI ruler set in the Hearts and Wings collection! Showcased by Alba, check out examples of patterns you can create and an easy trick on how to plan out your designs the next time you’re creating.

Follow along below for a rundown of what Alba covers on today’s JUKI Tip!

Hello, all my JUKI friends my name is Alba and I am the national accounts trainer for JUKI Home Sewing! I’d like to welcome you to my home and today I’m really excited because this is almost like a double video for you. I am not only introducing a new product but I’m going to give you a tip on getting started with that new product. So let’s get right to it and let me show you the new product!

What I’m referring to is the hearts and wings ruler set. This is absolutely beautiful, you’re getting five different rulers that I have spread out on the video and they are clear rulers so I do have them down on white paper to try and make it easy for you to see them. As you could see, they give you five different shapes and really endless possibilities and a lot of people when they get started with rulers and quilting one of the first questions they ask is “so how do I get started?” And that’s exactly my tip for you today!

Now you notice I have no machine set up because really getting started with rulers or any free motion for that fact is on paper or a dry-erase material. So you can work on paper with pen, and I do recommend getting a pen that does not have a click on/off, because that pen will close on you as you are tracing those rulers or templates. You may hear this term, ruler or a template, and they refer to the same thing.

What I am going to do, is at my local Dollar General they have a dry-erase wallpaper and for me, I put this on the back of my cutting mat and it makes it really easy for me to audition and practice with my rulers. So the first thing I am going to do is I will be doing a border with this ruler here, and what I like about the JUKI ruler is, it doesn’t show well on camera, but there are a little dots of grips fabric grips on these rulers so it makes it really easy to start using them.

To start in the video I’ll draw a center line, and what I like about the dry erase is I can just erase if I’ve make a mistake and it makes it really practical on this dry erase material but remember to use a dry erase marker that’s especially made for this. Now with free motion it really doesn’t matter where you start at the beginning or at the end because you have full 360 movements; but for me when I start I like to start at the top of my fabric with the bulk towards me so as I move I’m moving into the machine and that’s exactly what I will be doing here.

I am going to place my ruler down and you will notice on the video all the cross markings, and these are indicator markings to keep you straight, plum and even. So I am going to line up, and when using rulers you want to put some of your fingers on the ruler and some of them off the ruler guiding it and having you keep it from moving or shifting. Now if this were my machine I would be following the edge and at any point stop because that is what will give you a nice beautiful point. Now I am going to move my ruler and line up and make sure that I am staying on those lines.

Now I’m going to turn my ruler around and go to the other side. I could either start from the top or the bottom and always when you’re doing this, pause at that corner. Im going to make sure I am lined up beautifully, and look at what a beautiful design this makes for a border!

As you play with this you could put a medium size one in between and audition but this is what I like about working with a dry erase area paper pen, you’re getting to play with it and really experimenting with the movement and the shape that you will create. Now by using the dry erase, it will be slightly larger because my foot does grip about A4 of an inch from that ruler base but this is a good way to get that general idea of how that ruler will take shape and also to play with it and trying create new and exciting shapes of your own.

I want to thank you for sharing this time with me! If you enjoyed this video and others that you’ve seen make sure to hit subscribe and make sure to leave comments as well on what you’d like to see. Please come back and show me your progress that you’re making with your rulers and again this is the new hearts and wings ruler set that I am playing with a five-piece ruler set so please reach out to your local dealer and get a really nice look at this set!

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How to Create Your Sewing Community

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In a world increasingly dominated by technology and fast-paced living, finding a fulfilling and engaging hobby has become essential for maintaining a sense of balance and well-being. Sewing, an age-old craft, has experienced a renaissance in recent years, captivating both seasoned crafters and newcomers alike. As we step into the new year, there has never been a better time to embrace the sewing revolution and connect with other sewists through various online sewing groups, workshops, and sewing retreats! Let’s delve into the significance of sewing communities and events and discover the multitude of benefits they offer in 2023.

1. Support and Inspiration:

Sewing can occasionally present challenges, and having a support network can make all the difference. Engaging with fellow sewists through online groups or workshops allows for the exchange of ideas, troubleshooting of issues, and sharing of accomplishments. The encouragement received from others can ignite the spark of inspiration and creativity, propelling one’s sewing journey to new heights. Additionally, witnessing the remarkable projects undertaken by community members serves as a wellspring of motivation to take on new challenges.

You can also connect with our National Account dealers here who throughout the year, have JUKI trainers visit to keep their staff up to date on the newest JUKI home products so they can help provide you with reliable support during and after your purchase.

2. Learning and Skill Development:

The world of sewing is vast and ever-evolving, with a plethora of techniques, styles, and materials to explore. Sewing communities often host workshops and classes, both online and in-person, led by skilled instructors and industry experts. These workshops not only introduce new skills but also offer a platform for improving existing ones. The chance to learn from experienced artisans can boost confidence and competence, enabling sewists to tackle more intricate and ambitious projects.

Connect with your local JUKI dealers here to learn more about what class options they have available to the sewing community! From weekly clubs to monthly events or special class dates, our JUKI dealers are ready to help you start creating.

3. Fostering Creativity:

Creativity thrives in environments where ideas are freely shared and celebrated. Sewing communities provide a safe space for individuals to express their creativity without judgment. Through collaborative challenges and sharing sessions, members can explore different perspectives and experiment with their creativity, leading to innovative and imaginative sewing creations.

Fostering creativity in sewing and quilting is essential to unlocking the full potential of these crafts and producing truly unique and captivating creations. Try stepping out of your comfort zone by experimenting with different fabrics, colors, and patterns. Embrace mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow, allowing them to inspire new design directions. Draw inspiration from various sources, such as nature, art, and everyday life. By giving yourself the freedom to think outside the box and incorporating diverse influences, your sewing and quilting projects will undoubtedly flourish with newfound creativity and originality.

4. Sewing Retreats: A Time for Renewal:

For many, the hustle and bustle of daily life can impede the full enjoyment of their hobbies. Sewing retreats present an opportunity to escape distractions and immerse oneself fully in the craft. These retreats, often set in picturesque locations, offer dedicated time for sewing, learning, and connecting with fellow participants. The serene ambiance, away from the pressures of everyday life, encourages a profound sense of relaxation and rejuvenation.

You can also attend sewing and quilting exhibitions that host a variety of sewing classes ranging from serging to sewing and quilting. These expos also offer the chance to purchase new JUKI machines at show deal prices and the opportunity to find new notions and fun fabrics! Learn more about the events JUKI attends by staying up to date on our socials here or visiting our events page here.

5. Adapting to the Digital Age:

The internet has revolutionized the way we connect and share information. Online sewing groups have thrived, attracting sewists from across the globe. These virtual communities transcend geographical boundaries, bringing together people who would have never met otherwise. Through online platforms, members can share their work, participate in discussions, seek advice, and make friends, all within the comfort of their homes.

Check out JUKI’s YouTube page from the comfort of your home and learn how to create fun and easy projects by following our step-by-step videos! Thanks to the digital age, we can share our favorite projects that we love creating, and display tips and tricks you can start using on your sewing journey.

As we enter 2023, the sewing community stands stronger than ever, enriched by the passion and dedication of its members. Joining sewing communities and participating in sewing events opens doors to a world of creativity, camaraderie, and personal growth. The support, inspiration, and friendships cultivated through these interactions make the sewing journey not only enjoyable but also deeply rewarding. Good luck on a new year of creating and Happy sewing!

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JUKI Tip: MO-2800 Features

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In this month’s tip, JUKI National Account Trainer Kelly showcases how to use the features on one of our latest sergers, the MO-2800! From the useful air threader to safety features that keep sewing fun, follow along for Alba’s favorites.

Follow along below for a rundown of what Alba covers on today’s JUKI Tip!

Hello all my JUKI friends, my name is Alba and I am a trainer for JUKI America. Today I want to share with you one of the newer JUKI surgers and I’m going to be talking about the MO-2800. I’m going to go over some of the key features in that made me fall in love with this machine.

First of all,l you may notice that there is a knee lift on the machine. What the knee lift does as you’re sewing, is it raises and lowers the foot, which can be really handy when you’re working with corners or any other areas.

The MO-2800 is a two, three, and four-thread serger and it has that easy threading, our air thread capability. That means with a push of a button, and a jet of air, your lower and upper looper are instantly threaded.

I also love the fact that my tools that I require for the serger also have a spot and a home right on the inside cover.

One of the safety features in their machine you’ll notice is that the machine will not run if the front storage door is open or the foot is up. Isn’t that just absolutely wonderful?

Now, the one feature that I fell in love with, I’m going to be I’m going to be honest with you, is that needle threader. Now, in the video, I’m just going to turn the machine slightly so you can see that needle threader, and the feature threads your right and left needle. I absolutely love not having to fuss with tweezers, a magnifying glass, or getting an extra pair of glasses to thread my needles.

Now the other feature I want to show you is going to be a little bit difficult to show but hopefully you will be able to follow along in the video. I have a stitch width adjustment where I can move my knife to the right and to the left. Normally that would be the only way to adjust your stitches, but on the MO-2800 I have an independent adjustment to also move my stitch finger independently of my knife. This really allows for perfect stitches, especially on those super fine delicate lacy knits that I find such a hard time getting that perfect stitch on. JUKI has thought of it all!

Now a rolled hem is something that I do and this machine handles a very sheer fabric, to my home deck fabrics, so it could handle a wide variety of fabrics. But when I switch to a rolled hem, I have this quick easy tweak, that allows me to get that picture-perfect rolled hem as well, which you can see in the video.

Now that I’ve gone over some of the features on the MO 2800, please reach out to your local dealer and get a really nice look at this machine and test it out for yourself. I think you’ll love it as much as I do. Until next time, bye-bye!

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Unleashing Creativity: JUKI Heavy User Kit

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For avid sewists and professionals, having a versatile set of presser feet is essential to elevate the quality and variety of their sewing projects. The JUKI Heavy User Kit is a fantastic collection that offers a range of presser feet designed to tackle different sewing techniques and achieve professional results. In this blog, we will delve into the diverse capabilities of each presser foot in the JUKI Heavy User Kit, including the button-attaching presser foot, invisible zipper foot, rolled hemming presser foot, binder presser foot, presser foot with a guide, cording presser foot, and embroidery presser foot. Let’s explore the ways each presser foot can enhance your sewing projects!

Button Attaching Presser Foot:

The Button-attaching Presser Foot is an essential tool for any sewing enthusiast, as it simplifies the process of adding buttons to garments or fabric projects. This specialized foot is designed with two prongs that securely hold the button in place while the sewing machine stitches it onto the fabric. It ensures precise button placement and evenly spaced stitches, resulting in a professional finish. The button attaching presser foot is adjustable to accommodate various button sizes, making it versatile for different projects.

From crafting chic button-down shirts and blouses to adding decorative buttons on skirts, dresses, and jackets, this foot allows you to add functional or stylish elements to your clothing creations! Additionally, you can use it to create button closures on bags, pouches, and other accessories.

For quilting enthusiasts, this presser foot comes in handy when incorporating fabric-covered buttons as embellishments on quilted wall hangings, cushions, or even quilts themselves.

Invisible Zipper Foot:

The Invisible Zipper Foot is a game-changer for sewing enthusiasts, especially when it comes to creating seamless and polished garment finishes. This specialized presser foot allows you to insert invisible zippers into projects with ease. The foot features two grooves on the underside, which accommodate the zipper coils while the needle stitches close to them, concealing the zipper within the fabric. The result is a clean and smooth appearance that gives the illusion of an uninterrupted fabric surface.

For garment making, this foot is ideal for dresses, skirts, trousers, and blouses, where you want to maintain a sleek and professional look without visible zipper teeth. It also works wonders for creating invisible closures on cushions, pillowcases, and home decor items!

Quilters can utilize the Invisible Zipper Foot to attach hidden pockets on quilted totes, and purses, or even to seamlessly join sections of a quilt without any exposed seams.

Rolled Hemming Presser Foot:

The Rolled Hemming Presser Foot is a fantastic tool for achieving delicate and narrow hems on fabric edges. This specialized foot is designed with a narrow channel that allows you to fold and roll the fabric as you sew, creating a beautifully finished hem with minimal effort. The foot’s unique structure guides the fabric smoothly through the machine, resulting in even, consistent stitches. It is particularly useful when working with lightweight and sheer fabrics, as it prevents them from getting caught or frayed during the hemming process.

With the Rolled Hemming Presser Foot, you can take on a variety of sewing and quilting projects that demand a touch of elegance. For clothing projects, this foot is perfect for creating hems on chiffon blouses, silk dresses, or lightweight skirts, adding a professional touch to your garments. You can also use it for crafting decorative hems on table linens, napkins, and other home decor items.

Quilters can utilize the Rolled Hemming Presser Foot to add subtle finishing touches to the edges of quilted wall hangings or to create narrow borders for smaller quilt projects. Whether you’re working on fashion, home decor, or quilting projects, this foot allows you to achieve neat and dainty hems that elevate the overall appearance of your creations!

Binder Presser Foot:

The Binder Presser Foot is a versatile and time-saving tool that aids in adding beautiful binding to the edges of fabric projects. This specialized foot is designed with a slot that accommodates the folded binding strip, guiding it precisely as it’s stitched onto the fabric. It allows for quick and consistent binding application, creating a clean and professional finish!

One of the primary uses of the Binder Presser Foot is in quilting projects. It enables you to attach binding to the edges of quilts with ease, providing a neat and durable finish. You can use it to add contrasting or coordinating binding to your quilts, enhancing their overall appearance.

The Binder Presser Foot is also perfect for sewing projects that require binding, such as aprons, placemats, and fabric baskets. By using this foot, you can streamline the binding process and achieve professional-looking results on a wide range of sewing and quilting projects.

Presser Foot with a Guide:

The Presser Foot with a Guide is an invaluable accessory for sewists and quilters, providing enhanced precision and control while sewing. This specialized foot comes with an adjustable guide that allows you to sew straight lines or parallel stitching with ease. The guide keeps the fabric aligned and ensures consistent seam allowances, making it ideal for projects that require accurate stitching, such as quilting, topstitching, and adding decorative elements.

With the Presser Foot with a Guide, you can undertake a wide range of sewing and quilting projects that demand precise stitching. In quilting, this foot is excellent for creating straight-line quilting designs, channel quilting, and stitch-in-the-ditch quilting.

It also comes in handy when topstitching on garments, as it ensures evenly spaced lines and parallel stitching! Additionally, you can use the guide for sewing borders, trims, and embellishments onto various fabric projects.

Cording and Embroidery Presser Foot:

The Cording and Embroidery Presser Foot from JUKI is a versatile tool designed for free-motion sewing of cording. Its unique design includes a hole through which the cording can be fed, allowing users to effortlessly sew over the cording. By lowering the feed dog, the fabric becomes free to move in any direction, enabling the creation of elegant and intricate embroidery designs using the cording as a decorative element.

This foot is perfect for adding beautiful embellishments to garments, home decor items, and accessories. In sewing, you can use this foot to add delicate cording details to hems, necklines, cuffs, and more. It’s an excellent choice for adding a touch of sophistication and texture to any sewing project.

In quilting, this presser foot opens up a whole new realm of creative possibilities. You can use it to quilt intricate designs with cording, adding depth and dimension to your quilt. This foot also allows you to create beautiful trapunto quilting, where cording is inserted to raise certain areas of the quilt and make them stand out, adding an extra layer of visual interest to your quilting projects.

The JUKI Heavy User Kit offers a comprehensive range of presser feet that elevate your sewing projects to professional standards. Each presser foot serves a specific purpose, whether it’s attaching buttons, creating invisible zippers, achieving rolled hems, binding edges, guiding precise stitching, adding decorative cording, or incorporating embroidery. By harnessing the capabilities of these presser feet, you can explore endless creative possibilities and achieve impeccable results in your sewing endeavors. So, equip your sewing machine with the JUKI Heavy User Kit and unlock the potential to create stunning and professional-looking projects!

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JUKI Tip: Using the JUKI Smooth Foot

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In this month’s tip, JUKI National Account Trainer Kelly showcases how to use the JUKI Smoot Foot, an accessory available on both the TL series and the DX series, which allows you to create with fun fabrics like vinyl, leather, suede, and more!

Follow along below for a rundown of what Kelly covers on today’s JUKI Tip!

Hi, I’m Kelly with JUKI America, and on today’s tip if you like to sew on a variety of fabrics and get a professional finish every time, invest in the JUKI smooth foot. The JUKI smooth foot is white on the bottom because it’s made out of resin material that’ll enable a smooth feed for fabrics like leather, cork, and vinyl! I love to make bags on my JUKI Haruka, but recently I chose to make a leather tote bag from an old long leather coat I had, and I realized quickly that I needed the smooth foot to get a superior feed for that type of fabric. Watch above as we demonstrate!

With my stitch length set at three and a half, the leather does not want to move through the machine with the standard presser foot. Let me change to the smooth foot and show you the difference.

The only change I made was to put on the smoked foot, and you can see now top stitching this leather is easy.

Take a look at the beautiful stitch quality on the leather!

Topstitching is made easy on leather with this wonderful smooth foot.

It also sews beautifully on the cork!

The smooth foot is available for the TL series and our computerized sewing machines. You can go to JUKIHome.com and then select accessories to find the smooth foot that’ll work with your machine. You can visit your local JUKI retailer to purchase the smooth foot for your JUKI. Have fun with your JUKI making bags with all kinds of fabrics, with your smooth foot by JUKI!