| Janome:New Home 611 (Sewing Machine) | | Viewed 740 time(s) | | Review rated Helpful by 1 people Very Helpful by 3 people | | Reviewed by: | annabelvita | 
| About annabelvita | | | | Member since: 7/3/12 | | Reviews written: 4 | | Favored by: 1 people | | sewing machines reviewed: 1 | | Bio: more... |
| | Posted on: | 3/19/13 2:39 PM | | Approx price paid: | $40 | | Had this machine for: | 2 years | | Recommended? | Yes | | Online Merchants: | Amazon.com | Features
- Free Arm
- Adjustable Stitch Length and Width
- Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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I love it because it’s the one I learnt to sew on. I’ll probably keep it forever, even once I upgrade. It’s very heavy but I like how sturdy it is. When it works it’s great but it does sometime throw a fit and I get angry with it, but normally discover it was user error later (like it needs or new needle or I’ve made a threading error).
I love that it’s mechanical and one glance at all the dials tells me exactly how it’s set up. The manual is clear (although the trouble-shooting section is awful) and it just does the job well. It has lots of useful stitches, including an overlocker stitch. You can use a twin needle on it. The free arm is nice and skinny. There’s plenty of space under the arm for quilting (I have quilted a queen size quilt on it). It goes like a tank most of the time.
It's simple enough for a beginner to use (I love how all the threading up bits and pieces are on the outside of the machine housing so you can see what’s actually going on) and feels nice and indestructible. When I last had it serviced the staff were very complimentary about it.
I’ve sewn clothes, quilts, curtains, cushions, softies and baby clothes on it.
What annabelvita does not like about this machine
Because it’s so old it’s hard to just buy feet for, which is annoying. There’s no information about it online. None of these things are the machine’s fault – just the problems of using an older machine. I’ve noticed this especially since getting my Brother 1034d, which has legions of tutorials dedicated to it!
(I'm trying to remedy this! Visit this page of my blog to find out allll about it: http://www.annabelvita.com/2013/03/19/new-home-611-sewing-machine-review-and-manual/ - with a free copy of the manual as well!) | *LOGIN to add a comment to this review
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Your machine uses 5mm front load feet. The new machines have a snap on shank, so need 1 of those as well. Nice review and it looks like you have a great little sewing area.
3/19/13 3:03 PM
Good advice on feet there by sew2006, and I hope you keep and love your machine 0 it is far more sturdy than the plastic mechanicals of right now, and with proper care: oiling, threading, and needle changing, you have just as sturdy a machine as that Bernina 1008 bought new right now. Your machine has a very very nice manual!
3/19/13 4:11 PM
you have a great machine. Try the Janome website, sometimes they have old manuals to download. I have also found that sometimes some screw on feet are interchangeable.
3/19/13 6:02 PM
Thank you so much @sew2006! That is so great to know. I love my sewing area (it's a shame it's also the dining table but I can live with that!) @Muffet - I will love it and keep it, and thanks for reminding me that I need to change my needle :) @zanylady - thanks for the tip!
3/20/13 8:10 AM