Coming soon, the EB-1 is an innovative computerized buttonholer tailored for semi-industrial sewing machines. Unparalleled in the industry, this accessory stands out with its 11 pre-set buttonhole patterns complete with bartack and eyelet functionality. The bartacking stitch proves versatile, accommodating tasks like pocket corner sewing, zipper end reinforcement, and belt loop attachment. Meanwhile, the eyelet function serves both functional and decorative purposes, allowing string passage and enhancing clothing aesthetics.
Elevate your garment craftsmanship with the EB-1, revolutionizing buttonhole creation on your TL machine. Whether fashioning elegant dresses or stylish shirts, this accessory lends a flawless final touch. Operating by maneuvering the presser frame with material, the EB-1 enables buttonhole pattern rotation by 90 degrees along the X and Y axes, facilitating the sewing of both vertical and horizontal buttonholes. Moreover, its impeccable design averts jamming, facilitating seamless stitching even on denser fabrics.
Facilitating precision, the EB-1 incorporates a 1 cm grid for effortless project alignment on both the X and Y axes. The transparent presser foot streamlines the initial positioning, ensuring accurate buttonhole placement. Being a computerized tool, the EB-1 empowers users to select from a plethora of buttonhole stitch patterns and intricate settings. With the capacity to input button diameter in 1mm increments, the EB-1 automates appropriate buttonhole sizing, catering to buttons ranging from 5mm to 32mm in diameter.
Features
Professional Level Stitch Quality
Beautiful buttonhole stitch
Buttonhole size is optimized for each type of button
Flexible seam button
Capable of creating a basting stitch
Accessible features
Included Accessories
Difference-in-Height Correction Plate: used when sewing buttonholes on multilayered parts of the material.
Non-Slip Sheet: can be placed on a slippery fabric so that it does not easily slip. The sheet can also be cut to adjust its length as desired.
Difference-in-Height Correction Plate
Non-Slip Sheet
Learn more about the NEW EB-1 at your nearest JUKI Dealer, releasing later this year, 2023. To find your local JUKI Dealer, click here today!
Experience the joy of innovation with the HZL-HT740 computerized sewing machine—a fusion of precision, ingenuity, and convenience. Bid farewell to the drudgery of manual thread trimming, for the HZL-HT740 boasts automated thread trimmers that effortlessly snip upper and lower threads at the push of a button, liberating your time and energy!
With a remarkable repertoire of 116 stitch patterns and two fonts, novice crafters and seasoned artisans, can create a variety of projects thanks to its ideal stitch options. This sewing marvel encompasses rudimentary stitches, ornate designs, buttonholes, and even scripted lettering, ensuring your creations are nothing short of spectacular.
Moreover, threading frustrations become relics of the past, thanks to the HZL-HT740’s ingenious auto needle threader. The machine takes charge of threading, making the process seamless and swift. With the HZL-HT740 as your creative companion, embrace impeccable stitching, intuitive thread control, and an ensemble of user-friendly functions that redefine your sewing expedition. Whether you sew for leisure or career, this sewing marvel is your gateway to transformative sewing experiences. Embrace the HZL-HT740 and embark on an odyssey of unbounded sewing potential!
Features
Lockstitch
Needle Up/Down Button
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
Buttonhole
Elongation Patterns
Size of Stitch Patterns and Needle Position
Start/Stop Button
Quick Bobbin Preparation
Included Accessories
Standard Presser Foot
Zipper Presser Foot
Overcasting Presser Foot
Satin Stitch Foot
Blind Stitch Presser Foot
Buttonhole Presser Foot
Button Sewing Foot
Learn more about the NEW HZL-HT740 at your nearest JUKI Dealer. To find your local JUKI Dealer, click here today!
Introducing the HZL-HT710 computerized sewing machine, an innovation that revolutionizes your sewing journey. Seamlessly merging cutting-edge technology with a host of user-friendly functions, this exceptional machine streamlines your sewing tasks and ensures impeccable results. The machine’s standout feature lies in its automatic thread-trimming capability. A single button press elegantly tidies both upper and lower threads, allowing you to save time and concentrate on your craft. Enrich your artistic ventures with an extensive collection of 60 stitch patterns, covering everything from foundational stitches to elaborate motifs.
Bid farewell to the frustrations of threading the needle, thanks to the in-built auto needle threader. The age-old struggle is replaced with a straightforward procedure—follow the guide, and watch the HZL-HT710 elegantly thread the needle on your behalf. Embrace the myriad possibilities that come with the HZL-HT710 computerized sewing machine. Its progressive features and intuitive design empower your creative pursuit and guarantee remarkable sewing achievements. As you invest in the HZL-HT710 today, you unlock a realm of effortless sewing, taking your projects to unprecedented heights of excellence. The journey to seamless stitching and crafting joy awaits.
Features
Automatic Thread Trimmers
Start/Stop Button
Quick Bobbin Preparation
Auto Needle Threader
Lockstitch
Needle Up/Down Button
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
Size of Stitch Patterns and Needle Position
Included Accessories
Standard Presser Foot
Zipper Presser Foot
Overcasting Presser Foot
Satin Stitch Foot
Blind Stitch Presser Foot
Buttonhole Presser Foot
Button Sewing Foot
Learn more about the NEW HZL-HT710 at your nearest JUKI Dealer. To find your local JUKI Dealer, click here today!
Have you been looking to pick up sewing but need help figuring out where to start? Then join us as we’ve gathered four different ways you can begin learning today! From in-person classes to self-study, the world of sewing is now at the touch of our fingers, and we will share how you can access this information.
Passed Down Knowledge
If you have a family member, or friend, who loves the hobby and may even be the reason you’re interested in learning, don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for some lessons! Having a connection in the sewing and quilting world will help you learn techniques, allowing you to practice on their machines before purchasing your own, and a lesson on what features they commonly use that you can practice using.
Choosing your first sewing machine can be intimidating if you need to become more familiar with what machine features you’ll need or what stitches you’ll use. Practicing with a family member’s or friend’s machine will make you get comfortable with the options available and help you understand what you need to create your projects. If you’re interested in learning more about beginner sewing machines that JUKI offers, you can learn more here.
Working with family and friends will also give you the feedback you need. While attending classes and using online resources is an option, we’ll cover these options in the following sections of the blog, having a connection that can provide feedback will be extremely useful when you create throughout the day. So take the time to learn from their past projects, follow along as they show you how to use different techniques, and ask those questions you would be embarrassed to ask in front of a class.
In-Person Training Classes
The easiest and most common way of learning to sew is by researching your local area for sewing and quilting classes! Many times you’ll find these programs in your local libraries, your nearest sewing and quilting machine dealers, or at specialized locations that offer crafting classes.
For example, if you’re a new owner of the Miyabi J-350QVP, you might be looking for some training on how to use your longarm quilting machine. At JUKI, we offer the opportunity to attend a longarm training 3-day course that teaches users the basics of the machine and how to use it and shares information on the Quilter’s Creative touch. These classes are offered at select JUKI dealers and can be found here.
You can also attend quilting and sewing tradeshows to find in-person sewing classes! For example, at JUKI, you can commonly find us hosting serger classes at OSQE, with sign-up availability on the OSQE website here. These classes are offered nationwide as the tradeshow travels from coast to coast, helping new sewists hone their skills.
Check out your local community colleges and community centers for sewing class events! These programs are usually offered at low rates and allow you to learn the basics of sewing. The classes also provide an opportunity to receive feedback and ask those questions you’ve been having. Don’t worry if you can’t attend face-to-face classes; thanks to the online world, we have many more options!
Using Your Online Resources
Thanks to the internet, we can now access many videos focusing on sewing skills, projects, tutorials, and so much more. Almost any question you have can now be answered with just one search. Using this, new sewists and quilters can find free or paid online resources to teach you how to complete certain stitches, use presser feet, thread your machines, and more!
These teaching formats can come in videos, PDFs, online books, and online classes, allowing you to find different resources as you learn new skills and techniques. One of the best resources you can find content on is YouTube! On JUKI Home Sewing’s YouTube, you can find out how to operate your machines, set them up for sewing, and check out accessories and what they’re used for. You can also follow along with past projects and lives, where we demonstrate how to create a project from beginning to end.
There are countless online creators out there who are so excited to demonstrate techniques, projects, skills, and machine features for new sewists and quilters like you, and the content can be found for free or at low costs. You can, however, choose to invest in your skills and join online programs with teaching professionals who show you how to build your skills step-by-step and offer constructive feedback and knowledge you can learn from, usually offered at varying prices depending on the skill level of the instructor.
Lastly, take advantage of what influencers in fashion and quilting can teach you on their social media pages! While many creators focus on posting project-based content, many will bring it to their media outlets for learning moments. These quick snippets can explain how to use a presser foot and other accessories to keep on hand, and much more.
Hit the Books!
Let’s go back to the original days of sewing and check out the books available for quilting and sewing! Many of these books will offer resources on beginner basics for using your sewing machine, provide tips and tricks on what tools you’ll need in your studio, what presser feet are and which ones to have on hand to complete specific techniques, and even walk-throughs of a series of projects you can begin creating to start building your skill set.
There are also book resources that explain how to maintain your machines, offer beginner to advanced sewist projects where you build your skill set as you create, and so much more. Check out your local libraries or bookstores to see what’s available, and remember to browse the internet for recommended books!
No matter how you decide to learn, picking up a new hobby is a great adventure! Whether you go online and try it alone or pick up some classes at your local community center, sewing and quilting are great hobbies for letting your creativity flow. We hope today’s blog encourages you to start working on your hobby and learning new skills!
When we first try sewing, our first idea is to learn from project and instructional videos or reading pattern and sewing instruction books. One of the top things you’ll need to know about is the type of stitches you can create and when it’s time to use them on your projects! Depending on what machine you’re working on, whether you’ll be able to complete every stitch we mention below, and how you’ll be able to create it.
Let’s Get to Stitching!
Straight Stitch:The straight stitch on all JUKI sewing machines is perfect for plain seams, darts, tucks, and topstitching! We recommend altering the stitch length to suit your project goals. The longer stitch lengths can be used for projects that require gathering or very long lengths for basting, making it easy to remove the stitches. Remember that your needle position should be set to the center of the presser foot for this to work.
Some machines will also offer a triple straight stitch. This is where the machines take 2 steps forward and one step back. This extra-strong stitch is excellent for crotches in pants where the seam is under extra stress.
Stitch Lengths to Know:
Seams and Majority Sewing: Length 2.0-3.0.
Gathering Fabric or Machine Basting Fabric: Length 4.0 is used for gathering fabric and machine basting fabric.
Double Needle Stitch:Add extra durability to your projects using this stitch! If you’re working on knits or stretch fabrics, this type of stitch creates parallel lines along the fabric and has the benefit of the fabric responding well to it.
If you’re working with woven fabrics, you won’t require this type of stitch, but it can be used to make a hem look more professional, giving your project that professionally finished look.
Keep in mind that twin needles come in a variety of sizes, and they have two number designations: one is the space between the needles, and the other is the needle size. So, for example, a 4/80 twin needle has 4 mm space between two sizes of 80 needles. Then for your extra needle, you’ll use your extra spool to place the second thread on your machine.
You can use this stitch to create decorative stitches, parallel rows of topstitching, and a coverstitch hem like those found on t-shirt hems or pintucks.
The Zig-Zag Stitch:Found on most of JUKI’s electrical and computerized machines, you won’t need to go over the fabric multiple times with this stitch! This stitch is solid and most commonly used to stop raw edges from fraying.
If you find yourself without a serger, this stitch is great for sewing knits as it has a built-in elasticity, meaning your stitches won’t break when pulled.
This stitch can also assist you in adding applique to your projects, like beautiful motifs for decoration.
Zig-Zag Width Setting Tips:
Sewing knits on the seams – We recommend a width of 1.0 and a length of 2.5. The stitch should be small and tight and look similar to a straight stitch.
Sewing knit hems – We recommend a width of 4.0 and a length of 3.0. The zig-zag should be much wider than the seams.
Finishing raw edges – We recommend a wide zigzag of width 4.0 and length 3.0 right on the edge of the fabric. This can stop your project from fraying and will increase the longevity of your creations.
Applique – We recommend a length of 0.5 and a width of 4.0. Again, you’ll want a very close zigzag stitch so that very little fabric shows between the stitches.
Blind Hem Stitch: This mix of straight and zig-zag stitches is perfect for hemming and mending your closet items! Nearly invisible, this stitch is used to either sew two pieces of fabric together or fold one fabric together.
A blind hem means you can’t see the stitching on the top of the outward-facing fabric. When done correctly, all you should see are little dots. These are the micro stitches, with all the visible stitching at the back. This stitch is perfect for skirts, dresses, and trousers with non-stretch fabrics.
You can also find presser feet accessories like the Blind Stitch Presser Foot to use in conjunction with this stitch option.
Bar Tack Stitch:This stitch was made for those areas that need extra durable stitches! Due to being in high-stress zones, you’ll want to use this stitch to reinforce project areas that are subject to stress and stretch, like your pant’s belt loops or pockets.
We also recommend this stitch for fabric bags because the stitch will provide strength to your stitches and the ability to withstand the stress of carrying multiple items.
This stitch does include the use of zig-zag and can be applied with a machine. If you want extra support, this stitch can be doubled up with a back stitch at the end of the seam.
The Buttonhole Stitch:This stitch can be used on a multitude of projects and depending on what machine you’re creating on you will either have one step to do, which measures and sews the buttonhole reinforcement for you, or take 4 steps and adjusts a few settings as it sews the 4 sides of the buttonhole.
You can use a zig-zag stitch for stitching buttonholes. Still, most sewing machines have the capability to create buttonholes with a special foot attachment or a pre-programmed buttonhole setting, like our DX-4000QVP.
You can also use the buttonhole stitch to make sewn eyelets, attach applique to ground fabric for personalization, and as couching stitches.
Stretch stitch:Use this narrow zig-zag stitch when working with knit fabrics! While a straight stitch would break under the stretch of these fabrics, a zig-zag stitch stretches according to the fabric stretch. You might also hear this stitch called the lightning stitch or elastic stitch. This stitch can also be used to join elastic and the fabric or for mending tears in cloth!
Decorative Stitch:While not commonly picked, many electrical and computerized machines offer many decorative stitches that you can work into your everyday projects. You can experiment with different color threads and stitch options to be as creative as you want in your project designs!
We recommend stabilizers when creating with decorative stitches so that your designs don’t pucker or stretch on your fabric bases. This will help create a smooth, consistent stitch in your designs.
Keep in mind when working with decorative stitches the difficulty of removing them. These stitches can be very dense, making them easier to fix if you don’t like your chosen design. We recommend using a sample fabric to test your decorative stitch on the fabric and confirming which designs you want to use before beginning our project.
The Right Machine
When choosing your machine, remember what stitch capabilities it has and what you’ll need to create the projects you’re dreaming of. A basic sewing machine will often only offer straight stitching sewing, so if you hope to work with other stitch options like we listed above, you’ll need to broaden your machine options. To use more stitch options, like decorative stitches, we recommend researching an electrical or computerized machine like our computerized sewing machines that commonly offer a variety of stitches for your project needs.
Want to test-drive a machine and check out our stitch options? Contact your nearest JUKI dealer today here!
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