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Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: https://youtu.be/ytdh_24Oh8M?si=n3oxUzglDNDn_5l_

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:04:36 +0000

https://youtu.be/ytdh_24Oh8M?si=n3oxUzglDNDn_5l_

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: https://blog.closetcorepatterns.com/adaptive-sewing-equipment […]

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:07:42 +0000

https://blog.closetcorepatterns.com/adaptive-sewing-equipment-guide-tools-and-tips-for-sewing-with-disabilities-with-sophie-hines/

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Adaptive Sewing Equipment Guide: Tools and Tips for Sewing with Disabilities with Sophie Hines

Guest Sophie Hines is giving us suggestions for adaptive sewing tools. There are so many amazing adaptive tools and products that can improve your sewing and crafting practice.

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: Are you using the Janome FA4 sergers at your school? […]

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:43:13 +0000

Are you using the Janome FA4 sergers at your school? Check out this video from Janome featuring educator Michael to help you get the most out of your machine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q6dJ3MQaXs

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: This is a great videos for any school using Janome […]

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:57:30 +0000

This is a great videos for any school using Janome sewing machines! Thank you to Michael and Alan from Janome Canada who traveled to Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation to deliver this workshop and attend the community fashion show!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB8JRr6vTaQ&feature=youtu.be

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: This video (from Janome Canada) is a great resource to […]

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:01:38 +0000

This video (from Janome Canada) is a great resource to help you get to know your Janome 2030QDC sewing machine! Did you know that the QDC stands for Quilt, Design, Couture?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl2ihg2Oy1Q&t=109s

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: Serger 101 with Amanda from Janome […]

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:34:45 +0000

Serger 101 with Amanda from Janome Canada! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAmQ3Vqq20U

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: Here's a great video from Janome about machine […]

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:41:44 +0000

Here’s a great video from Janome about machine needles! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYmVfi95EfI

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: We are so lucky to have Janome Canada's lead […]

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:28:02 +0000

We are so lucky to have Janome Canada’s lead educator Michael Smith as a support for the Sewcase! You can post questions in this group if you need help with your sewing machine, attachments or even projects! Here are a few photos from when Michael came to visit Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation with us in May 2023!

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: It's so important to use the right sewing machine […]

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 15:08:46 +0000

It’s so important to use the right sewing machine needle for the right job (or fabric!) Here is a great resource from Janome to help you figure out what to use and when! https://janomelife.wordpress.com/2021/09/24/so-many-needles-time-to-sew/

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So Many Needles – Time to SEW!

Did you know there are different sizes and types of needles? Your Janome Dealer has a variety of needles from which to choose. Each type of needle has a specific purpose. There’s Stretch and …

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: Wondering what this machine attachment (foot) is for?! […]

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 20:26:55 +0000

Wondering what this machine attachment (foot) is for?! It’s s standard foot with a finger guard! Great to use for those younger students with wee fingers! Janome thinks of everything…

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: Ever wondered what your sewing machine needles look […]

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:31:40 +0000

Ever wondered what your sewing machine needles look like close up? This graphic is super useful! Save if for yourself or your sewing lab!

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: One more great video on getting to know your Janome 2030 […]

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:30:46 +0000

One more great video on getting to know your Janome 2030 QDC sewing machine! We hope these resources are useful to you and remember you can alway reach out to me for extra support if you need it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZmtrwYCHqk&t=44s

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: Need a little support to thread your sewing machine?! […]

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:04:56 +0000

Need a little support to thread your sewing machine?! Check out this video for step by step help! If you’re stuck on any of these steps, please feel free to reach out to me for support! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjyF8WZ3fMQ

Jenny posted an update in the group Maintenance & Support: This is a really great and VERY detailed 'how to' […]

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:03:15 +0000

This is a really great and VERY detailed ‘how to’ clean and maintain your Janome sewing machine with a ‘top loading bobbin’. This refers to the machines that are in all the schools that the Sewcase supports! If you need further help with maintaining your machines you can always reach out to me for…

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintenance The sewing machine is, well… a machine, and like all machines with moving parts, it requires routine maintenance, so the question is; how do you clean it/ how do you oil i…