Is this machine overkill (compared to the Janome 2212) for someone who is pretty good at sewing, but probably won't sew a lot? Why get this one?
1008116
I had a super cheap Singer when I first started dabbling in sewing over a year ago. I enjoyed doing little craft projects but had never taken a lesson. My Singer would constantly lock up, unthread itself, just overall bad. When I decided to start taking lessons I researched a little about machines - I wanted one that would last, that would run smoothly and one that my sewing class instructors recommended. This was on the list as a nice entry to mid level machine. They also recommended the magnolia, which would have probably been enough for me. I sew a lot in the winter, working on mostly purses, bags, cosmetic bags, etc. Occasionally I try some other projects. I really like the machine - it has given me no trouble and I would definitely recommend it. It you don't plan to sew often, I would look into the Janome Magnolia.
1223510
Yes! the Janome DC 3050 has 50 different stitches. I have done an overcast stitch with my standard foot. I love it.
133053
I think so... if you sew a lot... it was to me and I love mine.. had it 8 months I wish it had the extension table and I purchased extra feet for (approx. 40.00 )and some extra...the Bigger screen , easier read stitches I went to see screen at walmart of 9970 first ...
1147743
I love my CE7070. It is a reliable machine and it is helping to relearn how to sew. I would recomend to any stage seamstress.
810273
I don't know, but don't think it does. I bought it for my grandkids. Do not buy this machine!! Its awful - hard to thread, doesn't feed right, loose stitches, etc. I have serious buyers' remorse over it. A short time later, I bought a Janome basic machine for my mom. For about $80 it sews beautifully! I am planning to buy another one for my girls next time they visit. Hope this helps!
2031031
I would say so. It is heavier than the Brother I had before I bought this machine, but not by much, and only because it has metal parts (higher quality)! It is a beast at sewing through layers! I travel with mine just fine.
571457
I can't tell you anything about Pfaff because I have never owned a Pfaff. When I bought the Janome HD3000 I was looking for a heavy duty sewing machine that would sew through layered heavy fabrics, such as denim, etc. I had a Singer at the time, and had always owned Singers, and had noticed that with each new Singer I bought, the quality was less than the previous Singer. I don't know what happened to Singer, but in my opinion they have put out a less and less quality product over the past 10 to 15 years. The question I asked in my search engine was something like "what is a good heavy duty sewing machine". That led me to a demonstration video where I watched someone using the Janome to sew through the depth of fabric layers that I needed. And when I bought the machine, it worked just like in the video. It sails through layers of fabric that used to invariably tangle up and stop the Singer.
155154
We used the machine only with medium weight cottons, and my purpose for getting the machine was for my granddaughter to learn to sew and make clothes for her dolls.The instructions say that the machine is not for use with heavy weight fabrics so if I were in need of a machine to sew on denim and fleece etc I would not buy this one. The motor is too small I think.This little machine does not have a way to oil it so cannot imagine that it will hold up for heavy use. Also, this is a very small machine so it would be difficult to use for big projects.
752829
This is the 1st Janome I have ever had. I don't know what any other Janome sews like. My Janome is very noisy but it sews pretty well.
16119
It's a great sewing machine, period. Besides quilts, I sew garments and home dec projects, and I love the powerful motor.
1098699
It depends a lot on how much time you have to work on it of course, and how large the item you are making is, but for me it's pretty fast. I always had trouble using the needles, so I would quit quite often, with the loom it;s very easy to just add a row real quick, or sit down with it for a couple of hours. I enjoy mine much more than I did using needles.
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The machine runs smoothly and cleanly. The only things that can be annoying are that you will need some additional lighting and it does have a very very high pitch whine (if the whine a t.v. makes is not audible to you then no problem). Otherwise, I love the machine, it is easy to use with the needle up/down option, many stitches and it's light weight but not so light that is slides around when you are sewing. The ladies in my quilt guild always smile when the see it. By the way, it is the second one I have bought having given my first one to my niece who is using it for her home economics class and other projects she has come up with. &#8807;'&#9697;'&#8806;
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I run a small business & do a lot of sewing. I have use this machine on just about every type of fabric. If you have the correct needles & thread, you can do just about anything with it. they also take a good amount of abuse as well. I can honestly say that it probably was not designed for 1/3 of the things I've done with it..lol but it always comes through with flying colors for me.
1481186
No, not really. This machine is really limited and not worth purchasing. Go the extra money and get a real serger. I learned the hard way == you get what you pay for.
680533
Not sure what you want to know, Peter, but I can tell you it's a basic sewing machine. For $100 the fanciest stitch available is the zigzaz. Any seamstress can make a lot of different items with this unit . . . dresses, shirts, curtains, pillow cases, pot holders, quilting . . . just about anything. No serging. No fancy embroidering. No exotic fabrics. Any seamstress wanting to perform those skills would upgrade to a fancier machine. I use my machine almost daily and it's holding up beautifully. Hope this helps.
2202534
No. I would not buy this machine for all around quilting. I do small piece machine quilting and serge ring. I love my Janome Memory Craft 6600.machine to do bigger piece quilting and free motion. I bought Janome Jem Gold so if I am free motioning I don't have to change settings.
1168455
This is a serger, so it has different special stitches for edge work... it won't have straight or zigzag stitch. There are tons of sewing machines that have up to 300 different types of stitches that sounds more what you might be looking for when you say you want an all purpose machine