Corded Braiding Project on a Janome Computerised Sewing Machine Leave a comment

With the Janome Cording Foot “H”, there is so much that you can do and embellish. While it may look intimidating, the Janome 3-Way Cording Foot for Janome Top Loading Sewing Machines is very easy to make beautiful corded patterns at the end of garments or to create braiding you add directly onto a garment or use as a braid tape. As machines have evolved, so too has the possibilities and the creativity that can be achieved.

What you will need to complete this project:

On top of the cording foot “H” are three slots in which to place decorative threads. When you select one of the appropriate stitches, the threads are couched to your fabric as the decorative threads easily feed through the foot. You can match the sewing thread to the decorative thread or use a contrasting thread for a more distinct look. You may even want to consider a rainbow thread as another thread option.

For sewing your decorative braid in straight line, follow these steps:

Your decorative braid project may require you to sew around a corner. To successfully stitch braid around a turn, follow these steps:

1. When approaching the corner, press the Auto Lock key at the end of the stitch pattern.
2. Press the Needle Up/Down key to lower the needle into the fabric.
3. Remove the decorative threads from the slots on the foot.
4. Turn the fabric 90^o.
5. Place the decorative thread that was in the right hand slot into the left hand slot.
6. The centre thread remains in the centre slot.
7. Place the decorative thread that was in the left hand slot into the right hand slot.
8. Pull the decorative threads to the back of the foot with a pin, ensuring that each thread is in the relevant groove under the foot.
9. Continue to sew to the next corner and repeat.