Rated 5 out of
5
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Wanda Cardona from
Easy Peezy
I love this machine it’s lightweight, and easy to use.
Date published: 2023-03-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Selena from
I love my Janome!
I love my new Janome Sewing Machine! I have already made reusable paper towels for my family and this machine is very heavy duty! This Janome product was recommended to me by 3 associates and even random strangers inside Joanns! I love how the video instructions made it so user friendly and easy to get to know my machine and how to troubleshoot issues.
Date published: 2023-02-03
Rated 3 out of
5
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Kathy from
Cute machine
Nice portable machine that I can easily lift. But it sounds like a tank when it's running. Could sound a bit smoother but it didn't cost me much so what can I expect right?
Date published: 2023-01-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
My new sewing machine
I love my sewing machine. I especially love the great price.
Date published: 2023-01-28
Rated 4 out of
5
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Ashe from
Great simple machine for basic sewing tasks and beginners.
I have always been pretty good at all types of crafts... except sewing. Even just trying to sew a simple straight line would result in crooked lines and tangled thread and a lot of frustration. But I had always been sewing on older, hand-me-down machines that weren't particularly high-quality when they were new. I wasn't sure if it was the machines, or if I was just really bad at it. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a fancy new machine if it turned out to be the latter. I found this Janome, which was inexpensive and seemed to have great reviews. It has turned out to be exactly what I needed. I'm not sure why - the design of it is not substantially different from the machines I've owned before. But the feed and tension seem to work much better. (In hindsight, I might have been able to get the same result if I had just had the old machine serviced, but that would have cost almost as much as I paid for the Janome.). I'm now actually enjoying using it so much that I'm doing sewing projects for fun, rather than just having it on hand to repair rips and tears. I've successfully mended clothes and made pillow covers, chair covers, holiday stockings, and have started to piece quilts.
This is a pretty basic little machine, but it does most of what you need for ordinary sewing. I'm starting to quilt, and it's been quick and easy for piecing, but it doesn't have the right foot attachments to make it good for doing the actual quilting on big pieces with multiple layers. I need to look into whether I can buy those attachments separately. But even so, if I get really into quilting or slipcovering as a hobby, I will probably graduate to a machine that's a little more heavy duty. But even if I eventually get a higher end machine, I could see myself keeping this one for the more basic tasks because of how light, portable, and easy it is to use.
The one feature I do wish it had is a built-in needle threader. It's such a simple part, and it would make it so much easier on my aging eyes.
Date published: 2023-01-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mrs Voyles from
Durable, hardworking machines
Bought several of these machines for my beginning home ec students. We are using them for a 3rd consecutive university semester and they are all operating as well as they were on the 1st day the students used them!×
Date published: 2023-01-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Donna McQueen from
Most Aappreciated Gift
The Janome Sewing Machine was a Christmas gift. I gave it before Christmas because her's broke while making a Christmas gift for her daughter. She was so excited and surprised to get it! Also, you can't go wrong buying a Janome brand! Thank you, Joann's for the great sale!!!
Date published: 2023-01-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kais Oma from
L O V E this sewing machine!
Waited for MANY years to find the right sewing machine for me to learn to sew! LOVE THIS machine!!!!
Date published: 2022-12-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lisa from
Best reviews
We bought this as a Christmas present for my daughter.We haven't used it yet but we searched for the best one for her.This has good reviews and came top of the sewing machines for starter.
Date published: 2022-12-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Vee A from
Great all around machines.
Works great straight out of the box. Great instructions for basic beginners.
Date published: 2022-12-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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SBenson from
Great Sewing machine
Great sewing machine, Easy to use, great for begginers
Date published: 2022-12-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Angel from
Love the color and easy to use machine.
i Love this sewing machine! I actually bought a second one for my niece. Its a simple machine for long time sewers or beginners. And Of course I love the unique color.
If Janome was to revise the machine, I think when your winding the bobbin, the needle should Not be moving. And also the bottom compartment needs a little door, so when you change the bobbin the supplies inside the bottom compartment don't fall out.
Date published: 2022-12-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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TPIX from
BUY THIS NOW
Super impressed with this sewing machine. I bought it to use as a portable & it’s doing a great job. It’s very easy to carry with me. It’s perfect for beginners and the price is fantastic!
Date published: 2022-12-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sharon P from
Color me happy!
It was easy to set up and runs very smooth! Price was awesome.
Date published: 2022-12-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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barbie88 from
IN LOVE!!!
This machine is perfect for my 13-year-old daughter who is a novice. She is in love with the machine and so am I! We highly recommend!
Date published: 2022-11-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Vonae from
Great beginner sewing machine
I bought this machine to start sewing clothes. I enjoyed the easy to understand instructions.
Date published: 2022-11-26
Rated 4 out of
5
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Jbod from
Solid machine, works well
Great in so many ways, solid and no thread issues. But the pedal jolts forward and is hard to turn on slowly which isn’t great for a beginner.
Date published: 2022-11-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Alison from
SEW Mint
Perfect machine for beginning learners. Plus its my favorite color!!
Date published: 2022-11-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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goose lafrance from
Looks so Beach-y and cooL!
I am sewing EMT patches on my backpack, and reflector patches on my mountain bike snow-pants.
My daughter sews parachutes in the Air Force and she said, "I will sew your patches Dad." But I want to do this myself, and I love YouTube and DIY coolness.
Date published: 2022-11-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Chris Damm from
Janome Easy to Use Sewing Machine
Just like all machines, you have to find the right tension when you find start out with a new machine. I have sewn 1 item and after that I was good to go.
Date published: 2022-10-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Rhonda G from
So happy with this machine!!
As a beginner who intends to do a lot of sewing in the future, I wanted a novice-friendly machine that I would also be able to grow into. I feel like I made an excellent choice! And all the ladies at the sewing shop where I’m taking classes are absolutely in love with the color (as am I)!!
Date published: 2022-10-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Filly Fiber from
Sew right out of the box
I an intermediate beginner sewist who is getting back into garment sew after a long time away and I. Learning the fabulous are of b quilting. My Artic Chrystal Janome machine is just the right fit. Not difficult to thread the top or bobbin and the measurement markings on the needle guide helps me to sew strait seams. The stitch dial are easy to use to get the exact stitch I'm looking to use. I opened the box, red the manual and looked at the Janome short You Tube New Home get started sew videos. And I'm off and sewing g all the things. I have have owned 3 brothers and a Kenmore sewing machine in the passed . Now I own a Darby travel machine and this New Home machine I'm a Janome fan for life fan for life. I hope Janome make servers because that is my machine purchase.
Date published: 2022-10-21
Rated 4 out of
5
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Beginnet from
Not complicated
Just what I needed for mending and craft projects. Simple and easy to use
Date published: 2022-10-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Azura from
Beginner and budget friendly!
I hadn’t used a sewing machine in 15 years and wanted something for simple household projects. This was perfect and super cute!
Date published: 2022-09-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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TeSee from
Will Not Disappoint
Love this machine! It is great for hemming, altering clothes and simple sewing. The color reminds me of my favorite ice cream, mint chocolate chip!
Fingers crossed it will last longer then my Singer! I think this is the better choice for a new seamstress:)
Date published: 2022-09-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Janet Akers from
Very Satisfied
I have always been extremely satisfied & happy with everything I’ve bought from Joann’s Fabric
Date published: 2022-09-19
Rated 4 out of
5
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Sharon Kapica from
New to sewing
This was a gift for my daughter who is learning to sew. It was easy for her to use, light weight and fun.
Date published: 2022-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Love to Sew from
Janome Sewing machine-Arctic Crystal
It is very light in weight so easy to carry around. Bought for my daughter who hadn’t sewn in 10 yrs. I read reviews before I purchased. She said it was easy to sew and sewed a cuddle sack for her Guinea pig without any help. I would recommend this to a friend.
Date published: 2022-09-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anita from
Great machine
I bought this cute machine to take to sewing classes. It sews beautifully. It's lightweight and has been perfect for what I needed.
Date published: 2022-09-02
Rated 4 out of
5
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Melissa from
Good beginner machine
Seems good so far. I got this to practice with since I’m a beginner sewer. I’m trying to figure out the tension issues because I keep breaking thread after my latest adjustment. Some YouTube videos have really been helpful as I’m a visual learner. Machine is simple and not over complex for beginners.
Date published: 2022-09-01