Jem Gold make accurate 1/4" seam?
#11
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Texas
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Peaceandjoy, if you are used to a bernina, the jems probably seem under-powered? or absence of knee lift?? I won't be relying on the jem except for classes and if I need a beefier machine for a class, I have one I could haul in. i do like to sew outside and now and then for projects at daughter's home. I'd have gone with the 720 except not for $500. Kind of funny - Janome has a new machine - "Mod 50" - for $225 that has an amazing array of features over the jem gold and platinums too. It is light also, but bigger. i really can't understand the pricing! it SHOULD be a no-brainer to choose the mod 50 for same cost and get 10x more. But, for a full-featured machine, I don't want light and small so I guess i'll be ok.
#12
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I had the Jem Gold and loved it for small pieces -- the points of the HSTs never got caught. I used the zig-zag foot and marked the 1/4" line on it because I sew better with an open toe (I used a lined index card to determine the location of the line).
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Its not well-suited for FM due to its light weight and small harp, but you can do it if you have a very small project and cover the feed-dogs (they do not drop). Also it might help if you had it in a cabinet so it would not scoot. I have read of owners who have successfully used it for machine quilting both FM and with a walking foot but its probably not an easy task.
#15
I have a sudden urge to buy a jem gold while they are still available. Price was $199 for last 10 years until after first of the year and they're now $239-$269! I found a semi-good deal on one but wanted to ask owners how it does on 1/4" seams since needle is stationary? I've enjoyed combing internet for reviews and so many people still own and love this machine. Welcome all comments from those who are familiar with the gold's piecing ability.
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