Lace, Crepe de Chine, Silk, Voile, Chiffon, Lawn, Organdy, Georgette, Lycra, Nylon Medium weight fabrics: Janome is a brand that has built a legion of steady fans over the years, and the Janome HD 3000 is one of the reasons why.

Its thread cutters aren’t well positioned as they are placed on the side of the machine resulting in thread wasting Janome has been recommending the MyExcel 18W to textile classes in Australia since the 1990’s, and the fact that this is still the case is a testament to its reliability and simplicity. The future of countless seamstresses are literarily shaped by this sewing machine; let that sink in. The Janome Heavy Duty HD3000 also known as the HD-3000. With its sturdy all-metal internal chassis, the HD3000 can handle all of your sewing projects. In fact, because of its reputation for dependability and ease of use, this machine has become Janome’s most well known and trusted model internationally.

Surely, just slide off the storage compartment to access the free arm. With free arm capability, it’s much easier to sew shirt sleeves and pant legs. Does it come with a hard cover? Light enough to carry to classes with has plenty of stitch options for creating all kinds of projects…lots of lovely easy to use features.

Probably the easiest to use machine we’ve ever made. Each stitch key has an LED light which is activated when you select one of the 30 direct select keys. The manual tension adjustment is not that handy. But then again it a mechanical machine not a computerized one like Janome 8077. Well, that’s it! There is everything you need to know about the Janome HD3000 before purchasing it. No, this machine doesn't require any oiling as per manual of the machine. Maintenance is easy with the Janome HD 3000. You just clean the hook race, feed dogs and bobbin after each use.A combination of power, elegance and simplicity. The solid metal body provides the robustness required by schools and heavy users, whilst the design makes it so easy to use.

If you’re looking to get creative with your stitching, the sewing machine gives you a variety of options to reinforce the designer in you. As a cherry on top of the cake, the Janome My Excel 18W allows you to adjust the length and width of the stitch. The 740DCallows you to complete simple to complex sewing projects andhas features that all sewers will appreciate. I originally bought this to use when my fancy Viking Sapphire 870 was out for service (may it RIP, it's dead now). What I like about this little Janome is its simplicity. My other machines I need to have the manual handy for a lot of projects when I want to do something special. With this little guy I just put in a new needle, a full bobbin, turn it on, select my stitch, width and length, and go. It doesn't matter if it's been 2 years, this machine is so simple it's like a bicycle, I don't need instructions. Theoretically, the place and direction in which you load your bobbin shouldn’t really matter, at least, not as far as the actual working of the machine.It is powerful enough to work through heavy materials like denim, canvas, leather, and multiple layers of fleece. Auto needle threading – a great time saver that eliminates eye strain as the machine is able to do this all by itself Another issue is that the text itself is difficult to read. Many people who have used both but learned to sew on a mechanical machine, prefer the simplicity of the older style. They prefer hand dials to a touchpad or buttons.