| Janome:6019 QC (Sewing Machine) | | Viewed 917 time(s) | | Review rated Helpful by 2 people Very Helpful by 4 people | | Reviewed by: | Beth Pierce | 
 | About Beth Pierce | | PA USA | | Member since: 8/24/02 | | Reviews written: 52 | | Sewing skills:Intermediate | | Favored by: 4 people | | sewing machines reviewed: 4 | | Bio: Took sewing in Home Ec when "dinosaurs roamed the earth" and it was still offered in school. Loved ...full profile |
| | Posted on: | 3/14/08 10:36 PM | | Approx price paid: | $339 | | Had this machine for: | 1 MONTH | | Recommended? | Yes | Features
- Needle Threader
- One step buttonhole
- Drop-In bobbin
- Free Arm
- Adjustable Stitch Length and Width
- Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
| | What Beth Pierce likes about this machine
Well, what can I say? I purchased the 6125QC a while back, (see my review) and although I loved the machine, I couldn't use it. That model has a grey LED display, showing the stitches, stitch length, and feet to use, which made it very hard for me to see. And I couldn't brighten the display. So I sold it. The 6019 has no LED, no display, but a knob for stitch selection. The stitch patterns not only appear on the front of the machine, as well as inside the to cover, but also in a little window when you turn the knob. Which gives my tired, old, over 50 eyes a break!
This machine has the same Janome quietness and speed as the 6125, including the same quilting package. And the other thing I like about this machine is that there is no Needle Up/Down feature. I know that might sound silly, but I have other machines (i.e., Singers) that don't have this feature, and find it's easier to mentally adjust because I'm not waiting for the needle to go up/down on them. (It's sometimes hard to teach this ''old dog new tricks'' )
The 6019 is basically the same as the 6125, but it costs about $200 less, and has one less feature (needle up/down) and two less stitch patterns--big deal.
I will say if you want to start out with a nice, all-in-one mechanical machine for a good value and lots of extra feet, this is it. What Beth Pierce does not like about this machine
There are two things I don't like about this machine and they were what I didn't like about the 6125 either.
First, the needle position only goes to the left and center; not the right. Janome told me this was because they couldn't afford to have that feature on these two models. Hmmm. My three Singers all have the needle going left, center and right, and they originally cost about the same as the Janomes.
Second, the bobbin cannot wind while you are sewing. I know some of you will try to help me out with this, but it won't work. When I tried doing this, once I have the bobbin engaged, the rest of the machine doesn't operate. The dealer told me that only the computerized machines can wind the bobbin while sewing. (It's a single minded machine, I tell myself). So I'll use my handy little bobbin winder.
Edited to add a note: One thing I'd like to add is that Janomes have a differential feed unlike other types of older machines, and are a little tricky when trying to sew knits. (They can get gummed up in the machine) Janome suggested that I make a ''leader'' when sewing with knits to solve the problem, or to start a little beyond the edge then backstitch, but I'm going to use my older Singers for clothing and this one for quilting, so I won't have that problem. | *LOGIN to add a comment to this review
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| Reader Comments | | Sanibelle | 3/15/08 | I've been trying to finish up a review of this machine! :) I love the 6019 and, in fact, it was your very thorough review of the 6125 that helped me decide to buy it, since it's in the same family and there weren't any reviews for the 6019 at that time. So, thank you for this review and for THAT one. :~) | | * * * | | mufffet | 3/15/08 | Thanks for a great review! I saw and demoed the 6125 at the dealers last Fall. Nice machines in that line.Very solid and very usable. Mechanical machines are a necessity for me too, even though a computerized machine is also a necessity! I guess different functions on each mean I can use whichever I need/want. I still feel I have spent too much on machines in the last four years, but that's life. Enjoy your Janome! | | * * * | | Beth Pierce | 3/16/08 | Sanibelle, well, people say I'm a little ''long winded''. Glad to be of help. | | * * * | | Beth Pierce | 3/16/08 | Mufffet, if you think of getting the 6125, be aware that the light at the dealer might not be the same as the light in your sewing room and that grey LED screen might not show up. That's what my problem was. Had it been adjustable, or the regular bright green, I might have kept it. | | * * * | | Celeste | 3/16/08 | I have a Babylock that was probably made around 2001; not the highest model but probably close to it at that time. I know Janomes and Babylock are so similar, and alot like Brother machines.
Well, my Babylock is "computerized" and I cannot wind a bobbin while sewing. And the needle also only goes left and center. I LOVE it's buttonholes, is quiet, strong, etc.... so I did bond with the machine well.
But these little minor annoyances made me pine for at least 3 needle positions and possibly a few more than 3 -- and a machine that wouldn't tell me I can't adjust a specialty stitch wider or narrower or longer or shorter than a certain amount. Many other little things; so recently I went on ebay and bought an older Bernina--what a little Cadillac--
so I know what you mean about some of these things.
When you sew with knits use a stretch needle (NOT ballpoint) and see if this makes any difference. And try a straight stitch foot with a small hole for the needle, or a good 1/4" foot that might have a small hole. It helps. | | * * * |
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