14 October 2008

Sewing - so what are all of those stitches used for?

Ok, so I'm not much more than a beginner when it comes to sewing. And when I bought my new sewing machine, a Janome HT2008, it came with 50 different stitches:



(You think that's a lot? There are more advanced machines that come with hundreds of different stitches, and the ability to stitch alphabets and embroider and all sorts of stuff like that).

The problem is that I don't know what all of the stitches are used for. So I created an Excel file with all 50 stitches, the recommended presser foot (that's what the letter below each stitch shown refers to), and pictures of many of the available accessories. The accessory list includes all the presser feet that came with the machine, plus all of the ones I've bought, plus all of the ones I'd like to have. There are certainly more available.

I got all of the stitches and descriptions from the Janome Stitch Learning Center.

Anyway, I created a PDF file for those that don't have Excel, or don't know how to use it. If you have this machine, you might find it useful. You can download it here.

If you want the original Excel file so you can add other stitches (if you have a different machine), or other accessories, then drop me a note or comment, and I'll email it to you.

2 comments:

Karen said...

I have a similar machine...and I use most of those stitches as decorative stitches...not that I have had much time to sew!

Fenix said...

This is an excellent resource. I'm a beginner trying to decide which machine to buy, and wondering how many stitch types to go for. I'm using YouTube to work out the basics, but this PDF instantly fills in so many gaps.

Thanks for creating this.