Why is it that most of the Janome users previously owned Singer or Kenmore? Anything has to be better than either of those--so what's the real benefit of a Janome HD3000 vs a Pfaff?
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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.
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Sorry I don't know about Pfaff bobbins. I have Singer Featherweight bobbins and Brother CS6000i bobbins. If you Google these, perhaps you would be able to tell how closely they compare to the Pfaff.
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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.
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Yes. Bought it for my daughter. Because she lives in a different state, I bought it on line. I first went into our local sewing shop where I trust them & the clerk recommended this model. I sewed with it with different fabrics & found it to work like a dream. I own a more expensive pfaff. This one was easy to use & change from seam to rolled hem & sewed many different fabrics with only small adjustments. My daughter has enjoyed it.
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This machine caused me nothing but problems. I sent it back after working with singer over the phone for several hours and no resolution could be found. I am an experienced sewer and never could get this machine to work. My best advice to you is to go to a Husquvarna Viking dealer and look at the Emerald 116 or 118. They run between $300 and $400. They don't have the number of stitches this singer has, but the quality and ease of use you are looking for are there in spades! This machine will last forever if it is maintained with yearly cleanings and use of good thread. It is simple and to the point. You can also use it as a trade up towards the next step up in the line when you are ready for another Husquvarna! They are priceless and worth their weight in gold as far as I am concerned. Singer's are all made with plastic gears while Husquvarnas are still all metal. Hope this helps.
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It was my second choice. The Panasonic was $150 more(at the time) and I liked the sealed motor on the Prolux 7000. I had a older Panasonic industrial before before but it was not as good, smaller motor, more plastic parts and kind'a noise. But the Panasonic is still a good sweeper. Its your money I can't tell you which is best. I just liked the Prolux more for the price. Time will tell it I made the right choice. My girlfriend thought the red color was bad ass and as long as she is on the other end of it (and not me). What mom'a wants mom'a gets!
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I have read the same thing, but both J&R; Music and Amazon continue to sell this item -- is it an upgrade ... a NEW model ... or a close-out of the old potentially "defective" unit?
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Hi Clint, Thanks tons for your insight. I believe I'll look at the DP-03 after considering your comments. Does the DP-03 have a built in drum machine? It's not overly important, just a 'nice to have'.
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I would like to know if you decided to buy one and which model you bought if you bought any. I want to buy a good deep cleaner but I can not decide which model to buy. Thank you in andvace for your response.
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I have a Janome MyStyle100 - not familiar with 7318 but at the store, there were two models of walking foot for Janome and which one you use depends on the position of your bobbin placement, either "horizontal" or "rotary" - mine is horizontal, meaning it lies flat below and to the front of the needle. I have another machine where the bobbin goes in a casing which installs it in a more upright position somewhat to the left of the needle - those are the ones called rotary and would use the other foot. I got mine at a fabric store that also sells sewing machines, and it was a few dollars less than ordering from Amazon - if you have a sewing machine place that sells Janome, I would ask them which walking foot you should get.
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Sadly (if you're on a budget at all), the next step up I believe is the Brother 1250...a gorgeous machine, but runs about $1700. Not available at Amazon; I think you have to buy it from a dealer. I want exactly the same thing, but not to spend that much on a hobby I only do once in awhile. I ordered the Singer Futura XL-400 because it just is TOO tempting despite the reviews....has large embroidery area and some nice regular sewing stitches....guess what? The machine CROAKED the first time we tried to embroider with it! My husband is a computer guy and I'm experienced at embroidery...we read the directions carefully..... VERY disappointing, I should have believed the reviews here on Amazon....would not recommend that machine, no matter how tempting it looks! Getting customer service from Singer is nearly impossible, too. Hope you find this helpful....wish Brother would come out with something as dependable as the se400, but with 5x7 capabilities at the lower price!
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I have the PF60 and just ordered a second one. The reason I ordered the second one because 2 ch music sound clean and clear. My wife can tell the different but she likes the sound w/o the pf60 :). The PF60 has 2 dedicated high current output for amp and receiver.
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I have never used a Miele vacuum so I can't compare. Miele's are supposed to be pretty good but they are expensive. Kenmore (Sears) vacuum cleaners are pretty good and they are not nearly as expensive. If I was in the market for an upright, bagged vacuum, I would take a look at Kenmore. I would buy this Panasonic only if it were on sale at a great price.
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Don't really know bought this for my wife, Janome's website should be able to answer that for you, sorry I couldn't help you.
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I paid $179.00 plus shipping on a big special new not Ref.-NOT worth over $400 to me because I could never get my wife to use it. .thinking about putting it on Craigs List. the one without a cord I hear is pretty good-bottom line- not as good as a lot of Kenmores that are a lot less $$$. . hope helps you make a decision. . .cd
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My Janome Dcor sewing machine is still alive and well. However, about half a year ago I bought the Janome Craft 7700 QCP because quilting with the Dcor machine (6.5'' throat space) is almost impossible for anything larger than a baby quilt. I bought a model, which had just been replaced at a very good price. I am very happy with this new machine. It has so many more features (automated thread cutter, knee lift, throat space lighting!!, 11'' throat space [the new version has 12'' throat space but costs a lot more.] -- That is all I know about Janome machines. So far so good. Both Janome machines work like a charm. -- Ursula
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This is my first purchase and I am not sure how the other models are. I only know the one I bought (J8005) is super quiet. Really nice.