I have been gifted a Jonome sewing machine, serial #1152661.
I know nothing about Jonome machines, and this one came with out a manual. It has no other identifaction on it other than the name Jonome, and Serial #. It appears to be a fairly "plain jane" machine, and not too old. Does anyone have any experience with this machine, or be able to point me in the right direction to get a manual? It looks pretty simple to opperate, and I wouldn't worry about the manual if I were keeping it for myself, as I'm sure I could figure most of it out, but it is for my grand daughter, who just wants to learn to sew, so, I'm thinking she would need some instructions. She does not live near me, so I can't help her. Any info would be much appreciated. Humbird

Here's a source for Janamoe manuals. However you will need a model number.

http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/janome-manuals.php

I'm sure a sewing machine shop would be able to help you identify what kind of machine it is. Does it need to be brought in for cleaning? If yes and you give them that business, they may get a manual for you for free or maybe a small fee.

Congratulations on your new machine. I'm a die-hard Janome lover even though I also have a Bernina (that I use mostly for FMQ).

Janome machines are great to own!! I have two and Love them both.

can you post a pic and maybe we could help you find out the model number. Janome machines are great, she is a lucky girl.

I just looked up a manual for my 6260QC that I have misplaced and could not find one on their site. Does anyone have any idea where I might find one? Thanks.

Hi, Check these out. I love my JANOME machines.
http://www.fixya.com/tags/janome_6260

Janome/New Home is an old company now merged with New Home first and then the Pfaff/Singer merge secondly....they have all adopted the best features of each company and are really putting out quite nice little machines for all 4 brands... did you get the automatic needle threader? it is wonderful and is included now on most of the models from all 4 companies... that came from pfaff originally, but each of the companies have great feet, feed dogs, pattern stitches and physical features that are being shared throughout.... enjoy your new machine...

Janome/Elna and Singer/Viking/Pfaff aren't related, as far as I know, unless it happened like, yesterday. What's your source on that?

I heard on the grapevine (Aussie expression) that Huskvarna and Pfaff joined together and Janome joined up with Elna too.
This came from the mouths that sold me 2 machines that I brought two weeks ago.
I have 3 Janomes (one being a serger) and a Pfaff.
I cant remember not having a Janome as I love their machines but with the GrandQuilter went to Pfaff as the Janome 1600P didnt have as much 'throat space' for quilting.
I was also told by 2 Janome and Pfaff dealers that a lot of the machines are now made in Japan.
I researched the machines for months to make sure I brought the one that would do the job of quilting with ease.

Thank you all for your imput. I spoke with a dealer, and gave what little information I could find on the machine. I was told that Janome made this machine, but it never went to a dealer......for what ever unknown reason. They said it was still a very good little machine, without a lot of bells and whistles, but that they were unable to provide a manual. This really does not make sense to me, but thats what I was told. I am still looking however. I went to the sites listed above, with no success. I did a bit of sewing with the machine, and it does a beautiful job. If it were for me, I wouldn't worry so much about the manual, but it is for grandaughter who has never sewn! Perhaps she can find someone in her area who could help her if need be. Again, thank you all.

It's true the Janome makes Elna. Janome also makes many machines that are sold as other brands, including Kenmore and many Bernettes in the past. But Janome doesn't own Singer-Viking-Pfaff, and they don't own Janome. Totally separate companies.

Here is site that MIGHT help. I've never used it, but it seems promising. Good luck.


http://www.justanswer.com/sip/Janome...FQPs7QodYVvHog

In the US, the machines will say right on them where they are made. I've been in a sewing machine dealership with the clerk INSISTING that a machine is made in Switzerland, only to walk right over to the machine and show her that right on the label it says otherwise. eBay sellers often state that the Pfaff they are selling was made in Germany, when the machine label says Czech Republic. People can sometimes be very insistent, and yet still be mistaken.

http://www.sewingmanuals.com/Sewing_...s/New_Home.htm
http://www.pfaff-industrial.com/pfaf...ompany/history
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11237.html
http://www.svpworldwide.com/

here are sources on janome/pfaff and singer/elna and svp, which is singer, viking and pfaff.... most of these merges took place in the mid to late 90s....

however much we each love our machines, many of them are now produced by the same manufacturers...go to walmart, look at the brother, simplicity and singer models.... they are all different colors and even some different body shapes but the majority of their buttons are all in the same places on the body...the ones that aren't are the extras you get with a little bit more money....

[quote=deemail]http://www.sewingmanuals.com/Sewing_...s/New_Home.htm
http://www.pfaff-industrial.com/pfaf...ompany/history
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11237.html
http://www.svpworldwide.com/

here are sources on janome/pfaff and singer/elna and svp, which is singer, viking and pfaff.... most of these merges took place in the mid to late 90s....

OF COURSE, Singer/Viking/Pfaff are a group, have been for ages, what I'm saying is that they aren't owned by Janome/Elna! or the other way around, which is what another poster was saying. I wouldn't write Singer/Viking/Pfaff together like that if I were trying to assert that they were separate. Sheesh!