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Posted on: 10/27/09 9:28 PM ET
I received an e-mail from the local store (where I purchased my Janome CP1000 coverstitch) featuring the Janome "all in one" sewing machine with a cutting blade. It was purportedly originally for the Japanese home sewing market.

I certainly don't need one but I'm very intrigued. I do a lot of travelling for work (sometimes for weeks on end in the same location) and I'd love to work on a project.

Has anyone ever tried or seen anything like this before?

Here's the link the sewing shop sent:
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Posted on: 10/27/09 10:12 PM ET
wow, very interesting. I guess it just offers basic serger capability? would love to hear what other people say about it.
  
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Posted on: 10/27/09 10:57 PM ET
That is really interesting. It looks like the UK has them and now Canada but what about the US?

I think I saw one of these in my local sewing shop yesterday but didn't look closely. Worth checking out, if you travel and like to bring along small projects.

  
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Posted on: 10/27/09 11:06 PM ET
I really can't see the need for the Janome Trim & Sew right infront of the machine.

It's bulky. How can one maneuver through curves with all that bulk riding beside on the right? Should one be maneuvering through curves with this thing on the right? Or is this gizmo just for finishing straight edges?

It's slow. I don't know how fast one can go with the overcast stitch without ruining the edges of the fabric, but I imagine that the faster one sews with the overcast stitch, the more likely the edges will look ugly. So I assume that with the addition of this gizmo cutting away while the sewing machine overcasts, the slower the whole trimming and sewing process gets.

What types of fabrics is the Janome Trim & Sew limited to?

What's wrong with simply using narrower seam allowances and overcasting the edges?

Does it work just like the Singer Side Cutter?



Can the Janome Trim & Sew be detached from the sewing machine or is it permanently attached? Or perhaps its sold separately just like the Singer Side Cutter?
  
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Posted on: 10/27/09 11:15 PM ET
It looks like just a basic reverse overcast type stitch that the regular machine does. Why not just cut your seam smaller and use the overcast stitch on your sewing machine. I always like to use the foot that has a bar for the stitches to form over so you don't get a tunneling effect.
My brother sewing machine also has a foot you can attach that will cut and then you can use your overcast stitch at teh same time but it isn't the same as a serger....much slower, too.
It is very interesting, I've never seen this drop down knife idea on a machine!!! It would be fun to see it in action.
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Re: New Janome all in one Machine Janome Trim & Sew (posted on 10/28/09 3:14 AM ET)
It is an interesting feature but I think if I had a machine that also had a overlock feature, I would probably like the old New Home "Combi" model where the front of the machine was a regular sewing machine and the back of the machine was a serger.
It seems though that even today most people that sew prefer to have 2 separate machines where different types of sewing features are combined. Many prefer a separate embroidery machine rather than a combo sew/emb machine for instance. Many prefer a separate cover hem machine and a serger rather than a coverlock combo.
Thanks Vivienne for sharing this interesting video. I'm interested to see how sales will be on the machines with this feature.
  
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Posted on: 10/28/09 10:47 AM ET
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Quote: Betakin
It is an interesting feature but I think if I had a machine that also had a overlock feature, I would probably like the old New Home "Combi" model where the front of the machine was a regular sewing machine and the back of the machine was a serger.


That was such a cool machine, I wanted one when they came out.
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Re: New Janome all in one Machine Janome Trim & Sew (posted on 10/30/09 7:11 PM ET)
I had a chance to try one at a Canadian dealer. The difference with this machine and the Singer or Brother attachment is that the Janome Trim and Stitch machine has a full size top blade and a small bottom blade that tucks into the needle plate of the machine. The pressure foot is specifically made to work with it and is a separate foot. The mechanism is built into the sewing machine and tucks out of the way when not needed. It is recommended to sew at a slower speed with the attachment in use. It's very quick to change from regular sewing to the overcasting and trimming blades. The nice thing about trimming your edges as you sew rather then before is you get a nice clean edge. This type of finish is used at the edge of your seams so there's lots of room as your garment is on the left side of the machine. A sewing machine stitches between 600-1000 stitches per minute and sergers sew at 1300 stitches per minute. You really can't compare the speed of such different machines. I think for a first time sewer, or one who travels to classes this is going to be a great machine. Many people also find the idea of sergers intimidating and this will make a great alternative. This machine might find a spot under the tree for my mom, likes to sew, likes nicely finished edges but a serger just scares her. I'll let you know what other fabrics it works well with after another visit.
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Posted on: 10/30/09 8:22 PM ET
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Thanks, it is nice to get this info from someone that has actually tried this feature on the machine. It will be interesting to see how well it is accepted by the public and it does sound like a very nice gift for your mom. I bet she will be thrilled.
  
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Posted on: 10/30/09 8:40 PM ET
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I can see a niche market for it. My mom would probably like it, too, as she hates her serger. Only one machine to thread and not tensions to worry about I hope. Thanks for mentioning this machine. I just bought a new Babylock serger and haven't been to my Janome dealer recently. I must call her and see if she has this model.
  
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