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Old 04-16-2014, 02:26 PM
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I want to buy my daughter an inexpensive Janome sewing machine. I have been researching on line, and find too many to pick from. What experience have you had with The Jem Gold and Jem Platium, Magnolia 7318, the DC-1018 and DC1050. They seem to run from $250.00 to $300.00. Any advise will be appreciated. She is not a quilter or sewer, but needs one for that occasional seam or tear, etc.
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Old 04-16-2014, 03:04 PM
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I have a little Janome 2139N..that I got at Hancock Fabrics a couple of years ago...I have pieced over thirty tops on it...from throws to Queen size and I have not had one problem with the machine...it is a little workhorse...any kind of thread works...bobbins from Walmart are fine...several fancy stitches..I hem my quilts on it when I get them quilted... and the price was around $150...never have to oil it..couldn't ask for a better machine for just everyday sewing...Hope you look into one like this...I see them at Hancocks on sale lots of times...
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Old 04-16-2014, 05:58 PM
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I have the Jem Platinum. Love it. It is a little work horse, has a fair number of stitches. I think it would be a great machine.
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Old 04-16-2014, 06:14 PM
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I'd look into what your local dealers have available in a used machine, because you can get alot more machine for your money with a used machine. I would recommend always buying a machine with upper feed dogs as well as lower feed dogs, anytime it is possible, and some Janomes have dual feed dogs. Many dealers offer warranties with their refurbished used machines, will ship and have great customer service reputations--Brubakers near Lancaster, PA. comes to mind. I've never bought from them---but almost did once. I just know them by reputation. Have fun shopping!
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Old 04-17-2014, 04:09 AM
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oh the janome jem you cannot go wrong i love mine
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Old 04-17-2014, 04:41 AM
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I just recently bought Janome Gem to take to quilt club. It is great. I have a sturdy tote bag it fits in and is so easy to take and does all the things I want it to do.
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Old 04-17-2014, 05:10 AM
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I'm going to follow this thread because my 10 year-old grandson has been sewing with me and I want to get him his own machine. I have a Janome 6600P - so I'm looking at something smaller for him that has needle up/down and some speciality stitches.
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Old 04-17-2014, 06:02 AM
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I know many people who have them and rave about them. I purchased a used Janome Gem to take to workshops and its a great little machine. I have had it for about a year now and have only used it about 4 times but have had no problems with it. Good luck.
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Old 04-17-2014, 06:20 AM
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Are you looking for something to just straight stitch or zig zag also?
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Old 04-17-2014, 06:41 AM
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I have two older Janome Jems. They are over 10 years old and still sew like new. Not one problem with them and they are the ones I take when my guild has classes for kids. Every knob and button has been pushed, pulled, jerked, and rotated as humanly possible.
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