Janome Stitch Club UK - How to do Free-Motion Embroidery

This month I am going through the different options for free- motion embroidery and how to get started. How to set up , the different feet available , ideas to get you started for sketching and thread painting..... it's such a fun technique so if you haven't already why not give it a go!
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[@j.a.devries8189]

Julia, you are such a fantastic teacher! I am just now catching up with all of your tutorials. i have just purchased a Janome 9480 and now, rather than being intimidated by such a sophisticated machine, I can’t wait to get started! I am living abroad, and while almost everyone speaks English and I speak my second language, things are never quite as clear as in my native English. Your clear presentations and demonstrations, as well as your humour make every tutorial a real pleasure. As an added note, I bought my first Janome, a MemoryCraft 6000, in 1984 and it has given me 40 years of problem-free sewing pleasure. If things have ever gone wrong while sewing, I have always known it was me and not my 6000! But with aging eyes, the time has come for better needle threading, lighting and simplified functions. Fingers crossed that the 9480 will give me as much joy. And thank you for your wonderful tutorials!

[@janomestitchclubuk]

That's very kind! Hope the 9480 is helping its such a fabulous machine! Xx

[@jmason8883]

Best free motion video I've seen 👍🇦🇺

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Thank you😁

[@joannejones3200]

Love your videos!!!

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Thank you😁

[@sherryfaires7931]

This was a lot of fun! I love your Christmas tags and flower in the hoop! You are giving me inspiration and encouragement!

[@janomestitchclubuk]

That's lovely to hear! Like I said, I'm no expert, but it's such fun to mess around with!

[@rickyfreiheit]

I loved your intro, just what I needed.

[@janomestitchclubuk]

@@rickyfreiheit glad it helped! xx

[@juliecornish3966]

Thank you Julia another very useful video and a few reminders I had forgotten x

[@janomestitchclubuk]

You're welcome xx

[@anneroe5545]

Catching up - late to watching this video in full. Thank you again for another excellent tutorial. Thank you also for the links to the video watching the amazing textile artist at work.

[@janomestitchclubuk]

It's so interesting watching people's creative process isn't it? 😁

[@debjacobson9800]

Thank you Julia. Great video & loved the feed dog tip🧵🪡

[@janomestitchclubuk]

You're welcome😃

[@lindataylor-white3106]

Thoroughly enjoyed this evening, thank you x

[@janomestitchclubuk]

You're welcome😁

[@C123abc]

Thank you so much! You're such an inspiration! I need to spend time to play with my machine.

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Never enough hours in the day!! Xx

[@juliaogara8794]

Didn’t know this existed. Had a 607 since before covid. I use it for quilting, mostly for Linus and need to learn more about free machining. Currently I quilt using built in stitches but they can take a lot of thread and also time. Here’s to learning more

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Great machine! My daughter now has mine (strictly on loan!) Xx

[@valcartwright]

Another excellent video, thank you so much!

[@janomestitchclubuk]

You're welcome😁

[@becciemoore2358]

Thank you Julia. Once again a very imformative video. Thank you and Happy New Year!!

[@sewingboxsomerset5328]

You're welcome! Happy New Year to you!🎉

[@susanharding8990]

Love your work most informative

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Thank you😁

[@Noniinthebush]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@kaywilliams887]

Really informative, thank you.

[@janomestitchclubuk]

You're welcome 😁

[@ToobieBoobieful]

Great vid! Just wondering what you did to “tell the machine” that you are embroidering? I can’t seem to find such a setting on my Atelier 3 despite having gone through the instruction manual. With my older (not computerised Janome) machine you just popped your foot down and sewed!

[@janomestitchclubuk]

@ToobieBoobieful the Atelier3 will be the same...drop the feed dogs, hopping foot on , stitch length to 0 and away you go! xx

[@vickisparks5612]

Thank you so much I am learning so much from you,do you ever use other machines I have a Skyline 6 would u beable to demonstrate on that machine?😊

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Sone of the earlier videos are on the M200 or the 5270QDC both of which work on Modes in the same way which should help but if you have any questions on this or previous videos specific to your machine please do ask in the comments! I don't have all the models in my sewing room I'm afraid so I've tried to go with a mix but happy to help.xx

[@littlewhitedaisy11]

Thank you for a good tutorial. Have you had that black mark on your hand checked out ? My cousin had similar and it needed attention immediately, melanoma.

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Yes I have it checked regularly I have had it since childhood xx

[@littlewhitedaisy11]

@janomestitchclubuk7137 thank you for replying so quickly, im pleased you have it checked regularly, I can go to sleep now and not be concerned. Night night xx

[@joanburns3823]

This is lovely, I’m going to try it, my machine came with the foot but what thread should I use please?

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Something with a bit of polyester in it usually works best as it's stronger so less likely to snap.Maybe a Gutermann AllSew? Xx

[@marketinggraham6712]

I s a janome 7025 suitable for free motion sewing? Not sure you can raise the feed dog.

[@cynthialeslein1786]

I own a Vintage Singer, Janome (older model) and new Baby Lock machine - all have the capacity of lowering your feed dogs, giving you the control of the fabric - but every time I switch between the models I have to refresh myself on how THAT particular machine works - so simply check your manual, and then give yourself a few shortcuts for the next time. This video shows various feet to use for the FME which I am going to look into after such great info - but just have fun with it! I usually use a hoop while doing this, but your hands alone can work just fine. Enjoy =)

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Yes it us.Check your instruction book. I think there is a button to slide across at the back of the machine but it will tell you in the book. Xx

[@roenielbocks5821]

Thank you,can you show us letter embroidery

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Ooh yes a couple of people have asked about that so will cover that soon xx

[@222abell]

Which model is this machine ?

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Hiya it's the Atelier 9, which is a sewing/embroidery combo. Xx

[@Margaret-b3o]

Changing feet from free motion back to normal

[@janomestitchclubuk]

Hi not sure what you mean. In the very last couple of minutes I show how to bring the feed dogs back up is that what you mean? X

[@Margaret-b3o]

@@janomestitchclubuk thank you. Yes I watched your video and it showed what I needed to know