MarthaVA

Ok, I've been going thru all the sewing machine discussions here since I started quilting a few months ago.

I have a Brother basic machine I got from Wal Mart a few years ago. Its ok, but it's like sewing on a mac truck. :?

I was in Hancock Fabrics today getting a {very good deal on} a darning foot to use on my Brother so I can fmq, since the feed dogs don't drop on that machine.

Hancock has a Janome 8077 machine that is regularly $359 and on sale for $259. It has almost everything I need/want right now, as a beginner. But I didn't buy it right away - we've been putting out money left and right on things this week (big money) and I just could NOT justify getting it right now......... sigh. :roll:

I also wanted to come home and look it up on the Janome website. Um, it doesn't exist there.

Do you think this is a knockoff or a lower model that is made somewhere other than the real Janome machines are made? When I say this, I mean, I know the Bernettes are not manufactured in the same place as the Berninas (the Bernettes are made in China).

Does anyone here own a 8077? If so, how do you like it?

Sorry if this was long-winded............
Thanks!
Martha

Glenda C.

Hi I just read your letter. I have a Bernette which I have had for about 20 years and on the bottom of it, states it was made in Japan for Bernina which are made in Switzerland. Mine is a surger, and I love it. Glenda in Texas

Charlee

I have the 8077...and adore it! It's not a Bernina, Pfaff, Viking, BabyLoc...but it certainly does the job I need it to do! It's a great little machine in my opinion!

sewcrafty

I just found this site where users rate the machines. Hope it helps.

http://www.sewingmachinereviewer.com/8077.html

knlsmith

I have the JANOME 8077 from Hancocks. Had it for over a year and let me say>>>>>> I LOVE IT!!!!!

Even my Janome dealer said he couldn't believe what a deal it was (took it in to get a foot for it. I always take a machine with so i can try on parts and save a trip if it doesn't fit.)

Also, before you buy extra feet try some of the ones you already have. A lot of the feet I already had could be used with this. Just give them a little test by turning the hand wheel so You don't break anything.

It is perfect until I can afford the Janome 6600. I say GO FOR IT.

Here is my Janome 1600 P-QC on left and Janome 8077 on right.

pieces

Check out the Bernina's. I love mine. I have a 150QE for piecing. And a 180E for machine embroidery. I wouldn't have anything else. You need a good quality machine to make good quality quilts. The stitches are always great. My longarm quilter always remarks how great my embroidery blocks are.

MarthaVA

Thanks everyone! This helps me greatly.
I had read a bunch of reviews about the 8077 on the Hancock website - they were all positive - but I figured maybe they only posted the positive ones. I only read 2 negative ones (and there can always be a lemon in every crowd).

knlsmith - Thank you! :) You made my day.

sewcrafty - Yep, had read that one also. Thanks!

I really appreciate everyone answering. Its great to have such a wonderful resource as this forum.

Grateful in VA
Martha

knlsmith

MarthaVA:
No problem. I don't think any of us are too rich right now. So anytime we can help each other, I am all for it!

Have a great day!