Using the Janome HP and HP2 Feet
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Take a close look at the Janome HP and HP2 feet with Amy of AmyQuilts.com as she uses each one with the curved piecing of small Drunkard's Path blocks. These feet are a great option for piecing, giving an accurate 1/4 inch without the need to change the needle position. Combined with the left needle position given automatically by using the HP plate, you get a great stitch, even on curves.
This video was originally a live Facebook video for Amy's shop, Sew Simple of Lynchburg www.sewsimpleo... It's a Janome dealership, quilt shop, and sewing machine repair and service center in Lynchburg Virginia.
You can order the HP2 foot for your HP plate compatible Janome machine (6700P, 9400, 9450, and 15000) at AmyQuilts.com Direct link: bit.ly/2JJ3Spb
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Thank you for an excellent review of the HP and HP2 feet. Just ordered my 6700, can't wait to try them out.
Just bought a 9450 and all it letters janome . Have both plates and all feet. Thanks for this UA-cam. I also have a full set of drunkard path blocks all cut out and ready to go about 34years ago. Good time to finish them.
Sure wish this foot would work for my 7700. It's disappointing to save up and spend a good amount of money for a machine, only to have new and improved feet be introduced that won't work on them.
Thank you for all the nice and informative videos you share with us Amy.
It's not just a simple addition of a foot though. It's interior workings as well as programming. There are however, several 1/4 inch piecing options, even an acufeed 1/4 option for the 7700.
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I realize that. I've actually got most, if not all, of the 1/4" piecing options for my 7700.. including the accufeed foot. Sadly they're not as accurate as several layers of duct tape aligned at the 1/4" spot by the feed dogs.
DessertsRock C,
I haven't had very good luck with any of the quarter inch seam piecing options on my Horizon 7700 either. I also have the quarter inch accufeed foot. I got so frustrated; and thought it was just me. But I've seen several people have the same issue.
Jacee K have you done the strip test and adjustment of your needle drop? When I use the regular quarter inch feet, once I move the needle to the right needle position for me, I get great results. The default setting is too far to the left for me and most others. I groped about it to my sewing machine tech (my husband) and he pointed out that I was moving it only six tenths of a millimeter.
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I honestly think I've tried everything..including buying quarter inch feet that aren't just specifically for my Janome. My sewing machine tech (also my amazing hubby☺️) has also brainstormed along with me. When I move the needle, then both feed dogs aren't fully in contact with my fabric like they would be when the needle is in the central position (hope I'm explaining this right); so then the fabric wants to go askew. I also have a rough time with "fabric chewing", even with the needle plate engaged in straight stitch only position..so I start each time with a scrap fabric. As much as I love my 7700, the quarter inch piecing has been a let down for me. Honestly if my Juki HZL-400 had the larger harp, it'd be my go to 1st machine. Thanks for replying to me and trying to help.
Thank you for sharing,Amy. Still learning all the foot work for my 15000!
I LUV the HP foot and plate combo!!! Great visual and STABILITY!! I’m looking forward to getting the HP2 dual feed foot.
THANK YOU! Have heard so much about the 2 feet but remained confused as to the difference. Your video cleared it up beautifully!
Ordered mine, and so looking forward to it, because I have been piecing in the HP arena with the foot.
Thank you for the great tutorial on the HP2 foot and 1/4" foot. I have been learning about my new Janome 9450QCP, trying different techniques. Now I want to make the Drunkard's Path. I am waiting for the templates to arrive. Great tutorials as always. Thank you again.
Glad to help!
Thank you very much!)
Thank you Amy for doing this video!! I’m a new quilter/sewer and have the 9400 and I love learning from the videos!
You're quite welcome!
Took the confusion out😊
So glad!
Thanks for the demo . My new M7 Continental has these feet and I have not tried the walking foot. So good to see how to use it.
Very excited to try mine on my 6700p, ordered it yesterday online, post man delivering in about an hour!
Can this foot be used for quilting? I do a lot of straight line quilting.
I need the hp2! ❤️
Thank you for your prompt reply, I will try that, again thank you.
I LOVE my HP foot and plate!!! One of the selling points for the 15000 for me.
:-)
Oh my! I’m going to have to get this foot!
Will it work with the 8200?
Thank you Amy 😻
M7 new user here. Thanks for the great video.
I noticed with the HP2 you didn't engage the acufeed system on the cpu - do you not need to engage the acufeed with this HP2?
Thank you
Hi Amy 😄! New member live in Texas!
Jeanette Lawrence hi!
Hi Amy, Loved the video on the new foot. So, I have the 9400, do you sell the new HP2 foot, my dealer went out of business last summer and just haven't really searched for a new one yet. Duh, the smart thing is go to your site. I just love your tutorials. I have your ruler work classes and haven't really gotten into them as yet, long story on that, but I am back at sewing again, hooray and plan on learning to do the ruler work stuff and watch you to learn. You are an amazing gal. Thank you so much for all your hard work to share with all of us. Have a wonderful day..... Many hugs. Claudia
Wow! Thant's for such an encouraging comment. Yes, I have them in stock and on te website at AmyQuilts.com There's actually a direct link to the listing in the video description above.
Hey Amy are you the one that showed how to stitch in the little hole on the hip foot?
Nope. Definitely not me. That's a safety hole and not meant to be sewn through.
6:41 Rewatching this video... you mention not using your "pivot function" I'm not familiar with this term. I have a 6700p
The 6700P does not have the pivot function. It's found on machines with an automatic presser foot lift (machine electronics control it
Would you please soon show us the differences in the 6600P and the new 6700?
Well, I can show the new stuff on the 6700P that the 6600 doesn't have, but not a direct comparison since we don't have the 6600 anymore. (Unless one comes in for service/repair)
Hi. Is a HP needle plate and HP presser foot available for the Skyline S7?
I have a S9 (indigo) and it fits mine. I’m waiting for another item to come in to my local dealer to purchase. I would call your local dealer to find out. Janome is currently making some software changes to the other S9 (blue version) so maybe you can download the instructions for your S7 . (I hope so). All they can say is no. I’m in PA.
When I tried to put it on my 6700P. The needle hit the foot and jammed the machine. How do you put it on correctly?
You have to put the plate on to get the needle to the correct 0.0 position, if that's not it, time to put on your detective hat. Is the needle bent (or was it?), does then needle sit in the center of the needle hole? Sometimes it gets out of position and needs to be reset. Is the foot plate on the holder all of the way? Test by moving the handwheel by hand.
Hi Amy
As ye sew, so shall ye rip. Jack the Ripper becomes your best friend.
So, sew true!
I got this for my Skyline S5 without realizing it was not made for my machine. That said, the foot attaches and sews just fine. If I move my needle all the way to the left, can I use this for piecing with a 1/4" seam?
It's not recommended for your machine. You could try it, but use extreme caution as you don't want to hit the needle on the foot.
Amy, what does the HP stand for on these two feet?
High Performance! :-)
Are their direct feet for that foot?
Good morning, is this foot a true 1/4” foot. The reason I am asking is because I am trying to make with a pattern I bought and the block is not measuring up to what the pattern is saying it should be. I am measuring an remeasuring and my ruler is telling me the sea is a true quarter inch.
Sherry Seitz it really depends on how accurately you feed the fabric, and pressing matters too. I've been getting rave reviews on it from quilters. But....i prefer having a guide. If your seam allowance measures 1/4" before pressing, your block will likely be too small after pressing, as the hump formed from pressing to the side takes up fabric. You can press open to not lose that bit, or You can press open and then to the side. This is why you hear about having a scant 1/4 inch, which allows for better accuracy after pressing. Test your 1/4" by sewing three 1-1/2 inch strips side by side, press to the side and measure the center strip. If it's 1 inch, you're golden. If not, you'll need to adjust.
I have a MC 12000. Can I use this foot?
No, it cannot. The HP plate triggers special software in the machine to get the needle where it needs to be.
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What is the hole on the right side of the hp foot used for?
Delilah Libby it's a safety hole for the needle in case it's in the center position instead of left position. Especially when these models do their little start up dance.
Amy, we own a 15000 QuiltyMaker and the 9450. When is Janome going to update the 15000 so it displays the HP2 foot an allows activation of the AccuFlex icon on the machine like the 9450. Currently the dual feed adjustment doesn't function for the HP2 foot on 15000.
Roy Zeigler I do not know that they will. The acufeed icon does not have to be selected in order to engage the Acufeed. The icon button merely changes the stitches to the ones that work the best with the Acufeed. Since these are the same stitches that are shown when the HP plate is on, it's a bit redundant.
@@AmyQuilts I agree however the "Dual feed Adjustment Dial" on the side of the 15000 doesn't function without AccuFlex activated via the screen icon, hence the problem using the HP2 with the 15000 verses the 9450. Thanks for the prompt response.
Did you havd to push the accufeed symbol at top of screen to use this foot?
With the HP and HP2 foot, you use the HP plate. The plate tells the machine which stitches to show for these feet, so there's no need to press the Acufeed icon.
Thank you, really liked your video about this foot
I have a6600P and a Skyline 5 so these feet would not work for either, right?
No. An HP compatible machine will come with the HP plate and foot, and neither of your machines have the same built-in Acufeed Flex system.
You said there was a pivot function on the 6700? Where would that be at?
Lori Herrin sorry, no. Of the machines that use the HP and HP2 feet, the 6700 is the only one without the pivot function.
Ok. Thanks!
That would be wonderful!
So no go on an 8200 QCP?
Nope. But if you haven't checked out the narrow (single) Acufeed foot for the 8200, you might want to check it out for stitching on curves though it's not a 1/4 inch foot. It's one that I showed briefly in the video. There's also the 1/4 inch acufeed foot for the 8200.
Hi Amy ... Just found your channel after someone posted a comment on FB about it ... Interested in receiving your emails ... Where do i sign up? And, could i get a back copy of the email you mentioned in this video about setting up your 1/4" foot ... I have had my 6700p for 6 months and always looking to improve
Hi Karen, you'll want to check out my AmyQuilts Sewing Clubhouse at Amyquilts.teachable.com. There's a whole section on piecing, including all the 1/4" foot options
Can I use the new feet on a janome 6600p?