Machine to take to classess - opinions??
02-15-2011, 04:24 PM
#71
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I have a Janome 8077 for classes. It is a great machine and is a lot like my 6500, except no thread cutter. I bought a Gem but prefer the 8077 because it is computerized. I got the 8077 at Hancock's Fabric for about $250. They have another model that has pretty much the same features as the 8077, sorry can't remember the model number but it is the same price.
02-15-2011, 04:46 PM
#73
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I have a Janome 660 Gem. It is only 12 pounds and is what I take to classes, retreats and circles. I helped the local Janome sell 35 machines several years ago. All of my friends have them and we all love them.
02-15-2011, 04:57 PM
#75
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Location: Oklahoma
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Yes, the Janome Gem Platinum does have the needle down feature. I use this machine more than any other that I have, including my Brother Duetta & Janome MC10001. Whenever I need to take a machine to a class, the Gem is it. Actually, even at home I use it to piece my quilts. It's fabulous! :D
02-15-2011, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Aurora
I take my Singer 301a, a little heavier than the Featherweight, has a carrying handle, and doesn't vibrate or jump around on the table, sews alot better than most of the newer machines. I have a Featherweight, but am not really crazy about.
02-15-2011, 06:02 PM
#79
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Love my Janome Platinum Jem 760 more each time I use it. I leave it packed in my rolling machine case and it's ready to go. At 12 lbs., it's sooo much more portable than my Bernina - plus no following the cord behind the cabinet, moving anything, etc.
I tried the Gold, but wasn't happy with it as I wanted a computerized model. The gold was too limiting for me as far as stitch length - you have very few lengths to choose from. Having the Platinum, which is computerized, you have infinte settings. Plus lots of cute stitches.
I purchased mine used through a Yahoo group, sewitsforsale. If you join the group, you can watch for what you are wanting to come up for sale, or you can list ISO (in search of). I only had to wait a couple of weeks after I joined to find what I was looking for at a reasonable price.
I tried the Gold, but wasn't happy with it as I wanted a computerized model. The gold was too limiting for me as far as stitch length - you have very few lengths to choose from. Having the Platinum, which is computerized, you have infinte settings. Plus lots of cute stitches.
I purchased mine used through a Yahoo group, sewitsforsale. If you join the group, you can watch for what you are wanting to come up for sale, or you can list ISO (in search of). I only had to wait a couple of weeks after I joined to find what I was looking for at a reasonable price.
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