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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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Top 5 Sewing Techniques Every Sewist Loves

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Sewing is a versatile craft that allows you to bring your creative vision to life. From garments to home decor and accessories, understanding and utilizing various sewing techniques can take your creations to the next level. This blog post will explore some beloved sewing techniques every sewist loves to use. These techniques not only enhance the quality and durability of your projects but also add a touch of professionalism and finesse to your craftsmanship! Get ready to elevate your sewing skills and create masterpieces you’ll be proud of.

French Seam:

The French seam is a clean and elegant finishing technique that encloses raw fabric edges within the seam. It is commonly used in lightweight fabrics, delicate garments, or sheer materials. To create a French seam, first, sew the wrong sides of the fabric together with a narrow seam allowance. Then, trim the seam allowance, press it to one side, and fold the fabric, enclosing the raw edges. Finally, sew a second seam, enclosing the trimmed edges. French seams provide a neat and professional finish while preventing fraying.

Consider making a French seam pillowcase with enclosed seams for a clean look and added durability. For garment projects, try sewing a French seam blouse or dress, providing a polished appearance both inside and out. Another idea is to craft a French seam tote bag, ensuring the seams are strong enough to withstand the weight of your belongings while maintaining an elegant look.

Understitching:

Understitching is a technique used to keep facings or linings from rolling to the front of a garment or project. It involves sewing the facing or lining to the seam allowance close to the stitching line, usually on the wrong side of the fabric. Understitching helps maintain a clean and polished appearance, ensuring the inner layers stay in place.

Consider making a tailored blazer or jacket and understitching the facing to ensure it stays in place and lays flat. You can use understitching along the neckline or armholes for garments like dresses or skirts to keep the facings or linings from peeking out. Additionally, understitching the lining can prevent it from sagging or shifting when working on projects like bags or pouches.

Topstitching:

Topstitching is a functional and decorative technique that adds strength, stability, and visual interest to your sewing projects. It involves stitching on the right side of the fabric, usually a short distance away from a seam or edge. Topstitching can secure seam allowances, attach pockets, or emphasize design details. It is commonly seen on jeans, collars, cuffs, and hems. Use a longer stitch length and a coordinating or contrasting thread color to make your topstitching stand out.

Consider making a denim jacket or jeans and using topstitching to highlight the pockets, seams, and hems, adding a trendy and professional touch. Try topstitching along the edges and straps for bags and accessories to provide extra strength and a polished finish. When working on garments, you can incorporate topstitching to outline collars, cuffs, or waistbands, creating visual interest and structural reinforcement. Additionally, topstitching is a great way to add detail to home decor items such as curtains, cushions, or tablecloths, bringing a tailored and finished look to your space.

Bias Binding:

Bias binding is a versatile technique to finish raw edges, add decorative accents, or create straps and ties. Bias binding is made from strips of fabric cut on the bias, resulting in a flexible and stretchy trim. It can be purchased ready-made or created by cutting fabric strips at a 45-degree angle. Bias binding is used to neatly encase raw edges by folding them over and stitching them. It adds durability, structure, and a professional finish to your sewing projects.

Consider making a quilt and using bias binding to neatly enclose the edges, providing durability and a decorative edge. For garments like dresses or blouses, bias binding can be used to finish necklines and armholes or even create adjustable straps. Additionally, you can use bias binding to add a pop of color or pattern to home decor items such as placemats, table runners, or curtains.

Zipper Installation:

Mastering zipper installation is a valuable skill that opens up design possibilities. Whether it’s a centered, invisible, or exposed zipper, proper installation ensures secure closure and a polished look. Take the time to learn different zipper insertion techniques and practice them on scrap fabric before applying them to your projects.

Consider making a zipper pouch or cosmetic bag to showcase your zipper installation skills while providing a functional and stylish storage solution. You can incorporate zippers into skirts, dresses, or pants for garments to ensure a smooth and secure fit. Adding zippers to jackets or coats allows easy on-and-off access while maintaining a polished look. Additionally, you can create accessories like wallets, laptop sleeves, or even pillow covers with zipper closures.

Sewing techniques are vital in transforming your projects from ordinary to extraordinary. You can create beautiful, professional-quality garments, accessories, and home decor items by incorporating French seams, understitching, topstitching, bias binding, and mastering zipper installation. These techniques enhance the durability and functionality of your creations and showcase your attention to detail and craftsmanship. So, embrace these beloved sewing techniques, practice them with patience and precision, and watch your sewing skills flourish. Happy sewing, and may your creations continue to inspire and impress!

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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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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!

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JUKI Tip: Rolled Hem for Decorative Stitches

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In this month’s tip, JUKI National Account Trainer Alba showcases how to use rolled hems as a decorative touch to your quilt projects and create this on the Serger. In this video, we’ll be using our latest MO-3000QVP model.

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

Hello all my JUKI friends, welcome to another JUKI tips and tricks. My name is Alba and today we’re talking sergers.

I am working on the MO3000, but this can be done with any serger. So, today I’m talking about rolled hems, and mostly everyone uses a roll hem to finish up a hem. I’m going to take it to my next quilt project and use it as a decorative finish. I’m working on a chandelier Quilt Block. it is a very easy block to do, and I just wanted to give it a Decorative Touch. So what I have done on this one, is I’ve added is a rolled hem, and I’m doing a wide rolled hem so that it catches more of the fabric and I am going to create that Quilt Block using that rolled hem as my actual seam and that Decorative Touch. Now when you are doing this I would not recommend using woolly nylon, which is typically used for a rolled hem, because when you do press your blocks the woolly nylon may melt at the higher settings. Now, I’m going to bring this to the machine and finish up this Quilt Block.

I am at the MO 3000, but you can use any serger that allows you to do a rolled hem. Now the trick to doing that rolled hem, is placing the fabric right side out and my wrong sides together; so opposite of how you would normally put your fabric together. Now here at my intersection, I am going to show you just like we alternate the seams, I have alternated and nested those rolled hems. So I will be bringing this to my machine and sewing, and I am going to get as close as I can to show you exactly what I’m doing.

Now I am lining up my fabric just before my needles, and I am bumping it up against the knife, and I have left the knife up to catch any of those little fraying edges that can happen on cotton fabric. Now, I am going to start slowly and then build up speed, and I am going to go over all of those. Now I have not pinned, so I am just Gathering and making sure my pieces are together, and I’m sewing all the way down that edge, and surging off and I am going to cut right to the edge because I know that all of my seams will be covered in another seam.

Now I am going to bring this to the table, and I am going to just finger press but you would really want to bring that to your iron, but look at how lovely that is with that thread detail and that’s going to be 3D where it will be dimensional and just give this Quilt Block a lot of texture. So just a tip that rolled hems are not just for hems they’re great for decorative touches. So I would love to see this also on garments as an exposed seam.

I’m so glad you were able to join me with this tip, and I wanted you to get a really closeup look at how pretty that just three-dimensional finish looks on that Quilt Block. So don’t forget to give me your messages and give me some other things that you’d like to see tips on. Make sure to like and share with all of your friends so that they could get these amazing JUKI tips see you next time, bye-bye!