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| Front of skirt |
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| The fabric clings a bit it almost needs an underskirt... |
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| I opted for the smaller band... |
Showing posts with label Janome CP1000. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Janome CP1000. Show all posts
Simple Yoga Skirt
Put your sunglasses on this is so bright....eek! The pattern I used for this yoga skirt is from Jocole....I didn't have much fabric (it's a 4 way stretch) and it was a bit of a squeeze to cut out and keep the pattern matching. I finished off the hemming with a cover stitch.
Little Legs
There are a couple of free patterns online for leggings that I have been using. One is the Flounced Ruffle Capri Leggings and the other the Girl's Capri Length Leggings Pattern No.8.
Both patterns were very easy to use, and the instructions are clear. So a big thank you to those clever ladies for developing these two patterns. They are perfect...
The size I decided to use was Size 4 and Size 5. It was a bit of guess work for sizing as I had no idea if they would fit the girls or not. They keep growing and I haven't seen them for awhile.
The fabric I chose was a green spotty, winter weight, stretch cotton from my stash. The other striped fabric I bought was a stretch polyester fabric. It hooks up really easily, plus it is not very serviceable. This fabric is going to run, it reminds me of thick nylon stockings, it really is a bad choice. Also it was such a pain to sew, where as the green fabric was bliss...
I used a narrow cover-stitch to hem up the straight leg tights. This worked out very well.
Both patterns were very easy to use, and the instructions are clear. So a big thank you to those clever ladies for developing these two patterns. They are perfect...
The size I decided to use was Size 4 and Size 5. It was a bit of guess work for sizing as I had no idea if they would fit the girls or not. They keep growing and I haven't seen them for awhile.
The fabric I chose was a green spotty, winter weight, stretch cotton from my stash. The other striped fabric I bought was a stretch polyester fabric. It hooks up really easily, plus it is not very serviceable. This fabric is going to run, it reminds me of thick nylon stockings, it really is a bad choice. Also it was such a pain to sew, where as the green fabric was bliss...
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| Here are the first two pairs I made. I sent them over to the girls for a fitting. According to their mother they are okay. I hope so because I have sewn the rest all the same... |
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| Here are the rest of the tights, the girls each got 3 pairs. |
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| While taking the photo's I annoyed a Bumble Bee. Funny how they seem to buzz louder when you're nearby. The Leggings are ready to go plus I'm giving the girls eggs to eat as well. |
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| Janome Cover-Pro narrow hem stitch. |
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| I haven't used the Janome Cover-Pro for awhile....So here is an update on finishing the seam and removing the fabric away from the needles. |
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| So pleased they fitted, thank you girls for the perfect pose.... |
Janome CoverPro: How do I use my Extra Feet?
If you you want to find or need help with using the feet for the Janome CoverPro1000CP. Here is the Elna online site which I have found useful when sewing with my Janome CoverPro. Here you will find information about the Elna 434 coverstitch machine and it's accessories.
Because Elna and Janome are one company under two brand names you will find that this machine is the same as the Janome CoverPro (I apologise in advance if I have this wrong, I did read it somewhere though). I have not tried out this machine so personally cannot compare them. I believe it is not stocked in New Zealand.at this present time. Perhaps someone somewhere might have much more information than me on the comparison of both machines. Please feel to e-mail me with it and also correct me if I am mistaken.
Well enough of my blurb and I will get straight to the point. There is a lot information in form of PDF's that you can print off on the different Elna 434 feet...These are the same feet used for the Janome CoverPro 1000CP.
I bought the 'Centre Guide Foot' foot from the Janome sewing shop and then downloaded the Elna 434 PDF for this foot to refer to. You do get some information on the back of the Janome accessory packet for the Janome foot....But is you are like me I threw all mine away and then put away the new foot. Having this this print-out is a really great to keep as a reference guide...I don't know why the Janome site doesn't do the same thing.
Because Elna and Janome are one company under two brand names you will find that this machine is the same as the Janome CoverPro (I apologise in advance if I have this wrong, I did read it somewhere though). I have not tried out this machine so personally cannot compare them. I believe it is not stocked in New Zealand.at this present time. Perhaps someone somewhere might have much more information than me on the comparison of both machines. Please feel to e-mail me with it and also correct me if I am mistaken.
Well enough of my blurb and I will get straight to the point. There is a lot information in form of PDF's that you can print off on the different Elna 434 feet...These are the same feet used for the Janome CoverPro 1000CP.
I bought the 'Centre Guide Foot' foot from the Janome sewing shop and then downloaded the Elna 434 PDF for this foot to refer to. You do get some information on the back of the Janome accessory packet for the Janome foot....But is you are like me I threw all mine away and then put away the new foot. Having this this print-out is a really great to keep as a reference guide...I don't know why the Janome site doesn't do the same thing.
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| Janome Centre Guide Foot |
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| Instructions from Elna 434 on how to use the 'ElnaCentre Guide Foot' |
Janome CoverPro 1000CP: Lost Manual?
Have lost your instruction booklet for this machine? Don't worry you can find it online. All you have to do is print it out so you'll have it handy while using your CoverPro machine...Here is the link for the Janome CoverPro 1000CP Manual.
What's in my Cover-pro Accessory Box?
In the Accessory box there is:
* Needles (Schmetz EL X 705), 2X80/12, 3 X90/14
* 1 large Screwdriver
* 1 Screwdriver small
* Tweezers
* Spool holder caps
* Nets
* Lint Brush
* A needle threader
* Attachment screws for other accessories, like a binder
I keep all my extra Janome CoverPro 1000CP feet in the accessory box too. I'm rather guilty of not using the nets or the spool holders and I can't live without the needle clamp screwdriver to get my needles out. The needles I believe come in two sizes per packet (EL 80/12 & EL 90/14). Mine are 90/14 and there is also a sticker on the machine that states to use only these types of needles too...
I see 'Organ' do a brand too but I am yet to try them...I hope this all helps those who have not got the accessory box for their Janome CoverPro.
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| Messy I know, but that's me, always in a creative mess... |
I keep all my extra Janome CoverPro 1000CP feet in the accessory box too. I'm rather guilty of not using the nets or the spool holders and I can't live without the needle clamp screwdriver to get my needles out. The needles I believe come in two sizes per packet (EL 80/12 & EL 90/14). Mine are 90/14 and there is also a sticker on the machine that states to use only these types of needles too...
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| I wonder why I have only one needle in here? I bet I have two different ones in the machine.. |
I see 'Organ' do a brand too but I am yet to try them...I hope this all helps those who have not got the accessory box for their Janome CoverPro.
Sewing with the CoverPro
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| This clear foot is very good and worth purchasing enables you to see where you have to join up your stitching. It's much easier with this clear foot |
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| Janome Centre Guide Foot Part number: 795819108 for a 3 needle CoverPro, costs around $79.....easy to use but a bit tricky to get on |
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| Top stitching on the neck band |
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| The neck band was short lived, I didn't catch all the fabric when I machine sewed it in place. Too late now to save the neck band I just cut it off. Then I turned the neck hem to the inside and sewed a 2 thread cover stitch..... |
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| This is the top stitching using a two thread cover stitch and using the clear foot |
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| This is the inside stitching, my turn over is way too big. I didn't used my usual sticky note guide I just guessed! If this happens just use sharp scissors, not snips and cut the hem flush with the stitching. Then you'll have a smaller tidier hem....be careful though. Yes I did it I snipped through the fabric and made a hole using very sharp SNIPS... |
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| Sleeve hems |
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| T-shirt all finished...hem fixed up, now it's a bit shorter |
CoverPro: Removing the Fabric
How to I remove the fabric from your Janome CoverPro 1000CP?
Because the cover hem machine is not like a sewing machine you cannot just stop stitching and then pull the fabric out and snip the threads...This is how I remove fabric from the Janome CoverPro1000CP when I've finished sewing. There are other ways too, but this is my method I use.
Because the cover hem machine is not like a sewing machine you cannot just stop stitching and then pull the fabric out and snip the threads...This is how I remove fabric from the Janome CoverPro1000CP when I've finished sewing. There are other ways too, but this is my method I use.
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| Stitching to the end of the fabric..... |
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| Lift foot, use and pull the threads towards you. Then pull the fabric backwards towards the left side....Sometimes I have to turn the wheel to release the stitches before I can pull the fabric back |
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| You need to cut the thread, there is a thread cutter on the side of the machine. Then knot or sew in the thread to stop the stitches unravelling...I use fabric glue. This is important as the thread will unravel easily.... |
Beginners CoverPro Tips & Tricks
Little helpers for when you are using a cover stitch machine....
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| Use a postie/stickie note pad as a seam guide... |
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| Use a 'Humper Jumper' or is it Hump Jumper when stitching. Then sew slowly over the seam. You can also flatten out your turn over seam opposite to body seam. This will reduce the bulk on the hem seam... |
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| Have plenty of scraps of material ready to use for starting off or finishing plus for testing the stitches before you sew |
Janome CoverPro 1000CP
Today I'm playing around with the Janome CoverPro 1000CP. Some people love them and some don't.....There is plenty of information on PatternReview.com about this machine and other cover hem machines. I must admit I hated this cover hem machine for a long time, it's main issue was that it missed stitches when going over seams. But that all changed with practice and knowledge and lots of reading of online resources. Now it's my best friend and I now enjoy using it, though it can still be temperamental with some fabrics....
What does this cover machine do?
It's a three three and two needle operation, another words you can do a three thread cover hem stitch and a two thread cover hem stitch. When using the three thread stitch, you use 4 spools on cotton just 3 for the two. You can also do chain stitch on this machine. The width for stitches are: 3 needle cover stitch, 6mm and 2 needle cover stitch, 6mm. It also does a 3mm cover stitch.
What needles does it use?
Schmetz ELX705
Stand alone models available:
Janome CoverPro 900 CP (discontinued here I think, but can be picked up second hand)
Janome CoverPro 1000CP
Janome CoverPro 1000 CRX
Other stand alone models:
Elna Cover Hem 444 very similar or same as the Janome CoverPro
Links for using a cover hem machine:
Sew-4-Fun
Stitches and Seams
Support: For fixing or problems with the machine take back to your Janome dealer. Very little support in way of classes here in NZ.
Online Manual: Janome CoverPro1000CP
What does this cover machine do?
It's a three three and two needle operation, another words you can do a three thread cover hem stitch and a two thread cover hem stitch. When using the three thread stitch, you use 4 spools on cotton just 3 for the two. You can also do chain stitch on this machine. The width for stitches are: 3 needle cover stitch, 6mm and 2 needle cover stitch, 6mm. It also does a 3mm cover stitch.
What needles does it use?
Schmetz ELX705
Stand alone models available:
Janome CoverPro 900 CP (discontinued here I think, but can be picked up second hand)
Janome CoverPro 1000CP
Janome CoverPro 1000 CRX
Other stand alone models:
Elna Cover Hem 444 very similar or same as the Janome CoverPro
Links for using a cover hem machine:
Sew-4-Fun
Stitches and Seams
Support: For fixing or problems with the machine take back to your Janome dealer. Very little support in way of classes here in NZ.
Online Manual: Janome CoverPro1000CP
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Janome CoverPro 1000CP is a light weight stand
alone, free arm cover hem machine You can carry it around
easily....Also you are able to adjust tensions manually to suit your fabric. It also has an extension table but I don't use it... |
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| Light... and thread cutter to the left (you can't see it in pic) It has a large bed space too... |
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| Thread tensions can be adjusted manually and are colour coded |
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| Inside the CoverPro...lower lopper, simple colour coded diagram to follow for threading the machine |
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| Close up...Sideways view of lower lopper |
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| Manual is easy to follow and user friendly... |
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