What brand/make and model do you have?
Which features do you like best?
Use the most?
Which features do you NOT use?
Would you buy that particular brand/make and model again?
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What brand/make and model do you have?
Which features do you like best?
Use the most?
Which features do you NOT use?
Would you buy that particular brand/make and model again?
Last edited by bearisgray; 09-27-2012 at 06:02 AM.
what is TOL?
I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health - Voltaire
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Got fabric?
doh! thank you ;-)
I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health - Voltaire
As far as sewing (not embroidery) machines -- I have the Janome 7700. It was TOL for Janome when I bought it. I got it because of the large harp, the extra lights and the accufeed. The one thing I do not use is the single hole thingy that comes out for piecing (I piece mainly with the accufeed). I would buy a Janome again -- in fact I have bought the smaller 3160 to take to class. Janome is coming out with new machines so I understand that the 7700 being discontinued so it is available at a lower price.
QuiltnLady1
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
I totally agree...totally worth it...I do all of my own FMQ'ing with my 7700. It has paid for itsslf. I also do not use the single hole..No idea why I would. Its pieces just fine.Originally Posted by QuiltnLady1
I bought the Janome 7700 in July 2010. The features I like best are the large harp (quilted a large queen size very easily), the Automatic Plate Converter, and the good lighting.
I use the APC all the time, especially in garment sewing since I don't have a serger. I use a single hole needleplate whenever possible, because I think it gives me better stitch quality and prevents the fabric from being sucked down into the hole, but need to switch back and forth for finishing raw seam edges. My previous machine was a BabyLock Quest, which was a good machine except that changing the plates that had to be screwed down just drove me batty.
That being said, the APC has been problematic for some owners.
I haven't used many of the decorative stitches yet.
I definitely would buy the 7700 again.
I have the Janome 6600 - the features are the same as the 7700 but the 6600 has a smaller harp space.
Features I DO NOT use - Needle threader, knee lift, single hole stitch plate
Features I love and would not do without if I had to replace the machine - Accufeed (built in walking foot), thread cutter, needle up/down with the push of a button, small increment needle left/right positioning, large harp size (but I wouldn't object to even larger harp!!)
Like the others above, I piece with my Accufeed all the time - but I use the accufeed foot with the 1/4" guide and I move my needle position to the right for a scant 1/4" seam - which is the only reason I don't use the single hole stitch plate.
The few times I tried the knee lift I still found myself moving my right hand into position to lift the foot ... so why bother with that dumb rod in between my legs!!
Never used the needle threader, honestly don't know how it works
And yes I would buy another Janome again ... drooling over their new one which has a larger harp area and is also an embroidery machine. The dealer gave me a SWEET deal on one but I just can't justify spending $8K on a sewing machine.
May your stitches always be straight, your seams always lie flat, and your grain never be biased against you.
Sue
The knee lifter should be to the SIDE of your leg, not between your legs. The idea is to nudge it with your knee, to lift the presser foot. Sounds like yours needed its position adjusted.
Neesie
By all means let's be open-minded, but not so open-minded that our brains drop out.
~Richard Dawkins
I have the Janome 6600 too. I LOVE IT!! I love the knee lift - and I keep the knee lift on the outside of my right knee (not between my legs). I use the Accufeed a lot. The needle threader is awesome (since I can't see that darn tiny hole)I have the Janome 6600 - the features are the same as the 7700 but the 6600 has a smaller harp space.
Features I DO NOT use - Needle threader, knee lift, single hole stitch plate
Features I love and would not do without if I had to replace the machine - Accufeed (built in walking foot), thread cutter, needle up/down with the push of a button, small increment needle left/right positioning, large harp size (but I wouldn't object to even larger harp!!)
Like the others above, I piece with my Accufeed all the time - but I use the accufeed foot with the 1/4" guide and I move my needle position to the right for a scant 1/4" seam - which is the only reason I don't use the single hole stitch plate.
The few times I tried the knee lift I still found myself moving my right hand into position to lift the foot ... so why bother with that dumb rod in between my legs!!
Never used the needle threader, honestly don't know how it works
And yes I would buy another Janome again ... drooling over their new one which has a larger harp area and is also an embroidery machine. The dealer gave me a SWEET deal on one but I just can't justify spending $8K on a sewing machine.. I have used the decorative stitches and the monograming. I have done 2 free motion quilts on it and it's wonderful. In fact, I'm thinking about selling my midarm machine and frame. I upgraded from a New Home My Excel 23L. So much better - although my little New Home still runs like a dream.
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