Buy the beading foot for the Janome 1200d, also suits the Elna 845 overlocker and hemming machine
BEADING FOOT (P)Beaded trims add that special touch to any project from evening to casual wear. A deep groove on the underside of the beading foot guides strands of beads/pearls perfectly into place as they are secured with a flatlock stitch.FLATLOCK BEADS/PEARLS ONTO FABRIC1. Select sewing program:(5) Flatlock 22. Thread and set up machine as indicated on the machine or in your instruction manual. Set SL between 2.5 – 4 (should be same as diameter of beads/pearls).3. Attach beading foot.4. Draw a line with washable fabric marker for beads/pearls application. Fold fabric with wrong sides together on line. Place fold under presser foot about 3 mm (1/8”) from needle plate edge. Lower needle into fabric. See Figure 41.5. Place beads under foot groove and lower presser foot. See Figure 42.6. Sew first two stitches by hand turning handwheel. Continue sewing; avoid puckering by holding beads behind foot. Remember, the needle should catch only 3 mm (1/8”) of the fold so fabric will lay flat. See figure 43.7. Pull fabric flat.VARIATION: Add beads to a hemline: Use a Narrow Hem 3 to finish edge before attaching beads. Proceed in same method as above, eliminating drawing line for placement.Beading Foot (P): 200-809-00341