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Round Nesting Baskets with Handles
A classic round fabric basket has endless uses. That means a classic round fabric basket SET has endless uses x2! One large, one small, both quilted, both with looped handles. Itโs a fun introduction to dimensional sewing ...
Camera Style Bag with Interchangeable Straps
Now you can have your bag match your mood. We used the flexibility and functionality of our Janome studio machines and accessories to help create a trio of striking straps that clip on and off a single camera style shoulder bag ...
The Walkabout Corduroy Backpack
So many great features on this backpack โ from the wraparound zipper to the adjustable shoulder straps to the six handy pockets. Our signature step-by-step instructions and photos take you through each section in detail ...
The Perfect Damask Duffle
A roomy duffle is the perfect solution for a quick trip. But must it be an athletic style bag with a giant logo on the side? No! Because you can make your own stylinโ duffle in the seasonโs most fashionable colors and prints ...
Extra Large Shopper Tote
We used barkcloth in bold tropical prints for our dramatic totes, but other mid-to-heavyweight substrates would work too. The generous size makes it perfect as a market shopper, everyday carryall or even a diaper bag alternative ...
Extra Large Laundry Bins
Big and beautiful. Sparkling iron-on letters down one side let you know which items go into the wash and which are headed to the dry cleaner. They'll make sorting laundry fun! Well... if not actually fun, at least functional ...
Insulated Baby Bottle Sleeve
Our thermal baby bottle carrier has a water-resistant PUL lining with a layer of insulating batting and a trendy fabric exterior. The handy Velcroยฎ strap can hook onto a stroller or diaper bag. Fast and easy for yourself or as a gift ...
Rainbow Zippered Pouches in Two Sizes
Two sizes โ tons of uses. Designed to drop into a larger bag or tote, these little pouches are really too pretty to hide! Theyโre long and slim with a full 12โ zippered opening. Use bold mix-and-match scraps + a fun zipper ...
Time to Travel Tote
Fussy cutting of multiple motifs is the name of the game in creating this bag's special look. The front features a fabric flower, andย decorative metal rivets help hold the strap ends in place for a subtle dash of dimension ...
How to Close Up a Seam with Invisible Hand Stitching
Most projects require at least some hand stitching. Often, itโs the final seam closure after turning a project right side out. A Slip or Ladder Stitch creates an invisible seam between two folded edges, or a folded edge and a flat edge ...
Burrito Style Pillowcase
This fast and easy pillowcase project demonstrates a construction technique known as "burrito style." Itโs a way to create nicely finished seams inside and out with a quick roll-and-turn method. Give it a go! ...
Shoulder Sling Fabric Shopping Tote
Fabric shopping bags are a green alternative to plastic โ and so much prettier! We created a set of two totes in a handy shoulder sling style. They fold down into a matching wrap-and-tie carrying case. Use your favorite quilting cottons ...
How to Turn and Press Skinny Ties and Straps
Learn our tips for using a pair of standard hemostats to quickly, easily, and smoothly turn tiny ties. Once turned, we also show you how a thin piece of cardboard is the perfect template jig for pressing the tie flat and even ...
Machine Monogramming: FOUR Ways to Make Your Mark
Applying initials to something to identify it as undeniably yours dates back as far as the signet rings of the ancient Romans. Today, machine monogramming makes it easy. Janome expert, Anne Hein reviews a variety of options ...
Top 20 Sewing Vocabulary Terms
Weโve alphabetized 20 terms into a mini glossary. If youโre a pro, buzz through and see how many you know. If youโre new, use them as great vocabulary builders as well as to impress your non-sewing friends ...
Scalloped Edge Napkins with Satin Stitch Finish
Learn how to create this unique edge finish with a padded satin stitch. Itโs an easy technique that works especially well on the bias edges of scallops. The result is smooth, stable, and beautiful. We show it on both napkins + placemats ...
How To Sew On Buttons with a Sewing Machine
Donโt know about you, but we find sewing buttons by hand a bit tedious, time-consuming, and it can be hard to get them all to look uniform. Solution: using a Button Sewing foot on your machine. Securely attached and perfectly aligned ...
Ragged Edge Tote in Two Sizes
As shown on the cute baby quilt above, ragging is traditionally found on blankets, pillows, and quilts. We stepped outside of that box to use the technique on a pair of trendy canvas + flannel totes ...
How to Draw and Measure a Circle Without a Pattern
We're here help with the steps you've forgotten since high school geometry: parts of a circle, how wide to cut fabric to fit a circle, how to draw a circle without a pattern, and how to convert decimals to inches to work with Pi ...