Originally Posted by
sval
Actually after going to the Bernina Dealer on Thursday, after being assured they do take trade ins, I discovered they were willing to give me 500 for it. It is a 7500 machine. Don't think so. The gal went through all the trouble of showing me several different machines and then dropped that bomb on me.
And also after using the Bernina I like the Janome I have better. If I could just get the needle threader to function properly I'd be good to go.
My Janome has so many more stitches on it, a wider throat and even though I don't embroider that often, the capability is there. I use the cloth guide, which is part of the embroidery function, to get a great seam.
So if nothing else, it was good to see what's out there that I thought I wanted.
If anyone else has a Janome with a fussy needle threader let me know what to do about it. That little metal thingy that's supposed to come through the eye of the needle is off to the side.
I have a 350E, a 7700, and a 12000. If the needle threader won't work with that needle, try a different needle size/brand.
With my 7700, (different needles seem to have the hole in slightly different places) sometimes I have to thread the needle by hand. It has always been when I use a larger needle.
When I switch back to the 90/14 or smaller, the threader seems to work all the time.
Also, I have to make sure I have it pushed all the way up it will go. I was actually surprised one time when that was the problem. I figured the machine wouldn't sew if the needle wasn't quite in the right position. I was wrong.
I really like all three of my Janomes. I live in Poland (but an American) and wanted a higher end machine but a reasonable cost. I've found the Janomes to fit the bill for me. They seem to be reasonably priced here in Poland but give me the 'high end' experience.