Originally Posted by
mgmsrk
I have the Janome 7700 and love it for quilting. I don't piece on it, I have a little Berinia 5mm machine that I prefer. I believe the 8900 is a 9mm machine and even the 7mm of the 7700 eats fabric on narrow seams so piecing on a 9mm would concern me.
I really don't understand when people say this. I will say that even though I don't particularly care for my 8900, I've never once had it "eat" fabric when piecing. I've sewn seams as narrow as 1/8" without a problem. I pieced for ages on a 7 mm - had no idea I should have had problems with it "eating" fabric.