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A sewing enthusiast with many (too many) years of experience across a wide range of sewing disciplines, who wants to inspire you to try something new! Share my passion for lifelong Creative Learning and help you through with hints and tips which can make your sewing journey a little smoother. Having 3 Daughters, 2 Stepdaughters and 4 Granddaughters – let’s talk Bags, not just a tote, let’s talk Bags that tick all the boxes for a fashion accessory without the expensive price tag! A challenge! Where do I start with their request! What’s out there’ to help me? Luckily being a quilter I have the first necessity, a Janome CM8P that is capable of sewing through multiple layers of different fabrics, with a variety of stitches, as well as a large work/throat space aiding manoeuvrability, together with a plethora of useful accessories to make the job easier. Second necessity, a good pattern that provides step-by-step instructions (with photos) that walks through the process of construction, even better if it has a supporting educational video, to hold your hand. Bag hardware that ticks the ‘that’s cool box’ including funky zips and webbing. Plus ‘made in the right fabric, Vinyl would be so cool Nan.’  Deep breath – we can do this! Research led me to sites that provide the technical know-how and yes you may have to pay a subscription, which is like having to pay to join a class – without travelling expenses.  Added bonus, these groups are made up of lots of like-minded people that will happily help you. Materials needed – Follow the advice on the pattern, a good bag making pattern will provide a cut list and pattern pieces for the exterior, lining and stabilising fabrics required. My top tip is the Ultra Glide Needle Plate with the Ultra Glide foot combination.  (Available for Janome Category D models). This will help the fabric to glide smoothly and evenly with nice even stitches when used together.  Using the Ultra Glide foot alone helps the glide from the top however, you may find vinyl sticks and stutters when crossing the needle plate and you may need to ‘help’ it through, which could result in the stitches appearing a little uneven.  The CM8P has a quick and easy function to release the needle plate and swap out the plates, this feature is also available on several other models in the range… it’s great not to have to get out a screwdriver. Working with faux leathers and vinyl is tricky! It’s sticky and it’s not easy to unpick and re-sew as there will be perforated needle marks on the fabric – so use different tools and a new needle! Select a lining fabric that coordinates with the bag exterior to provide the extra Wow factor. And Remember - your creation is Unique it’s okay if it’s not perfect. STOP, Breathe, and Relax. My finished Creation: which is “The Rosie Sling’ from Knotted Threads - see link below. Supplier suggestions: Patterns and Education Resource: https://www.studio7t7.co.uk/ https://knottedthreadsco.com/collections/patterns Bag Making Fabrics and Hardware https://countrycowdesigns.com/ https://littlestitchersews.co.uk/ https://purple-stitches.com/ Janome Ultra Glide Needle Plate Part No.202201005 for Category ‘D’ models https://j-shop.co.uk/products/ultra-glide-needle-plate-ultra-glide-foot?_pos=1&_sid=297b4fc37&_ss=r or visit your local Janome retailer https://www.janome.co.uk/retailer-search I hope I have inspired you to Try Something New’ in my first ever blog for Janome. Look out for Part 2 (coming very soon) which will focus on How to Create the embroidered front panel pocket featuring the fabulous Artistic Digitizer embroidery software. If you have the software that’s great. If you don’t why not take advantage of the FREE TRIAL (until 31st May 2024) https://www.janome.co.uk/software In Part 2 I will be holding your hand for each step. Look out for my next Blog…

Please CLICK HERE to visit our special offers page to see our current offers! We have a special purchase on our 219-S so ask your retailer for a fantastic price. You can also save £20 on our mechanical model the J3-18. There are also great offers for our computerised models including saving £40 on the 230DC and you can also save £30 on the DKS30SE with a FREE accessory kit worth £100! Save between £70 and £200 on our incredible longer-arm Atelier models 3, 6 and 7 with a fantastic FREE accessory kit worth over £200. For overlockers, you can save £50 on the 2000CPX and £100 on our CoverPro 3000 Professional.

Congratulations to Janome Thailand who have announced that on Monday 19 February 2024, they produced its 20 millionth sewing machine. This significant milestone is a result of the hard work and effort of all the Thailand factory staff since 1988, and the support and cooperation of all Janome subsidiaries and valued distributors throughout the world. JANOME has manufacturing plants in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand, exporting products to more than 100 countries worldwide. JANOME prides itself on specialised support all over the world, to both end-users and sellers of their products. On August 31, 2023, Janome proudly announced the production of its 75 millionth sewing machine. For more than 100 years, since the company’s foundation in 1921, JANOME has strived to expand the sewing industry boundaries through the continuous development and creation of new and innovative machines.

This competition has now closed. Janome have teamed up with Just Hands on TV to create a fantastic competition to win a NEW Horizon MC9480 QC Professional sewing machine! The MC9480 will take your sewing to the next level with 280mm workspace, an extension table, 9mm stitch width, HD colour screen plus time saving Sewing Application enhancements, Janome's A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) and additional user-friendly functions. The amazing MC9480 recently featured in Jenny Haynes' The Makers Studio episode with Just Hands on TV - watch the video below to find out more about the machine and to see it in action!

Janome are excited to announce the NEW Continental M8 Professional. The CM8P is the natural successor to the fabulous CM7P. This incredibly sturdy, powder coated metal, seamless flatbed machine provides an expansive sewing area with 343mm (13.5”) to the right of the needle and a spacious height of 140mm (5.51”). The most powerful penetration and needle piercing capabilities in home sewing. 1300 s.p.m. 450 Stitches + 5 x Alphabets + 13 x Buttonholes Sewing Applications A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) Floating Mode to make sewing over thick seams a breeze. Mirage Stitch to create the illusion of standalone decorative stitches. Automatic Presser Foot Lift, Pivot Function To find out more please CLICK HERE to go to the CM8P page. Visit you local Janome retailer to take advantage of launch offer - CLICK HERE

Our Autumn Sewing with Style offers have now ended.

The Artistic Digitizer free trial has now ended. Please take a look soon.

The JANOME HORIZON Memory Craft 9450 QCP was launched in 2018. We are very excited to now announce the arrival of the NEW MC9480 QC PROFESSIONAL to take Sewing and Quilting to the ‘next level’! This stylish new model has the same design DNA as other JANOME Professional Series models, with 280mm workspace, an extension table, 9mm stitch width, HD colour screen plus time saving Sewing Application enhancements and additional user-friendly functions: A.S.R.™ (Accurate Stitch Regulator) includes Ruler Work Foot Detachable AcuFeed™ Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System Professional Grade Foot (HP-2) & Needle Plate. (3 Plates included) 400 Stitches including 4 Alphabets. Stitch Tapering & Mirage Stitch Locking ON/OFF button for the beginning of Quilt Stitches 9-Hole cording foot Floating Mode for advanced detail work Dials for fine tuning stitch width & length AcuSpark 2 (QR Code App) for learning & support PC Software Stitch Composer – (Downloadable from Global site via QR code on the instruction manual) Visit you local Janome retailer to take advantage of launch offer - CLICK HERE

We are proud to announce that our latest top-of-the-line combo machine – Continental M17 (CM17), was awarded an iF Design Award 2023 award. While retaining Janome's traditional usability, the Continental M17 is the one and only flat-bed combo machine and offers comfort and luxury such as High-Definition Quilting, with the largest work and embroidery areas, and fastest sewing speed in the industry. The Large touch screen, plus ergonomically located line of sight screen, make stitch changes and embroidery easy and enjoyable. The thumbwheel can delicately control the needle position. The classy appearance is realised by focusing on colour combinations, materials, and finishing, such as aluminium die-casting for robustness, resin parts for lightness and the stylishness of component parts. Our grateful thanks and huge congratulations to all involved in creating this state-of-the-art machine and in achieving this prestigious award. CLICK HERE to visit the M17 Professional page.

The spring Sewing with Style offers have now finished. Please CLICK HERE to visit our special offers page to see our current offers!

Join us on the last Thursday of every month to watch the Janome Stitch Club U.K! Janome educator and super stitcher Julia Langley will be the host of the Janome Stitch Club UK LIVE videos every month. Make sure to join us to see Julia's live videos where she will guide you through how to master your machine and sewing techniques. Whether you're an experienced stitcher or a beginner, join us to learn something new. CLICK HERE to go to the Janome Stitch Club YouTube channel! If you don't see the live videos make sure to refresh the page.

This incredible sewing machine combines the best features from the most decorated Janome sewing machines to create the most expansive sewing machine on the market. The amazing M17 is the sewing industry's newest benchmark in sewing. Featuring an incredible plethora of features including a massive 850 stitches and an industry first, TWO touch screens. The M17 combines hi-definition embroidery, hi-definition quilting and hi-definition sewing to create an industry leading sewing machine - CLICK HERE to find out more!