Did I make a mistake buying the Janome 6600?
#61
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I bought a 6600 when I was living away from home for three years caring for my FIL. wonderful machine. I sold it this spring for $600 which included everything including a ton of feet.
My only advice would be take it to a Janome dealer for a full service. The tiniest little problems can make a good purchase a bad purchase
I too loved the sound the thread cutter made, it sounds like the start to Pink Floyds song Money
My only advice would be take it to a Janome dealer for a full service. The tiniest little problems can make a good purchase a bad purchase
I too loved the sound the thread cutter made, it sounds like the start to Pink Floyds song Money
#63
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I agree with others that the 6600 was a great deal, my only concern is if the seller packs it well. Fingers crossed.
Cari
#64
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Janome 6600 if it works for not too much money it is worth every penny I love mine. a
- Love my Janome 6600 it is a workhorse. I bought it from eBay 3 yearsI have 20+ sewing machines, and my 6600 is my main, go-to machine, despite my love for all my vintage beauties. I adore that machine, and it's so easy to use that my 9-year old niece has also fallen in love with it and has informed me that when I die it belongs to her. She told me that the noise the scissor-cut button makes is the "happiest sound in the world" - I think I agree!
I think one of my favorite things about the machine is the Accufeed. Invest in some Accufeed feet for it, you will not regret it! The big harp sure is handy too.
I also recommend buying some Janome-brand bobbins. My machine is not picky about fabric or thread or anything else, but it's VERY picky about the bobbins. I can't see any difference between knock-offs and the name brand bobbins, but I get occasional tangles and skipped stitches if I use knock off bobbins and perfect stitches if I use name-brand.
All in all I don't think you'll regret it at all, and you got it for a great price! I paid a LOT more for mine and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat if mine were stolen or somehow damaged beyond repair.
I also recommend buying some Janome-brand bobbins. My machine is not picky about fabric or thread or anything else, but it's VERY picky about the bobbins. I can't see any difference between knock-offs and the name brand bobbins, but I get occasional tangles and skipped stitches if I use knock off bobbins and perfect stitches if I use name-brand.
All in all I don't think you'll regret it at all, and you got it for a great price! I paid a LOT more for mine and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat if mine were stolen or somehow damaged beyond repair.
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