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Posted on: 7/1/12 9:52 AM ET
I bought a vintage Janome 673 recently (manufactured between 1955 - 1973), and discovered thru the manual that it has chain stitch capability, but requires a specific foot and a chain stitch mechanism to replace the bobbin case. I've hunted online without luck, and while I have the instruction manual, I'd like to get ahold of the service manual as well for a better set of drawings. Any suggestions/resources would be wonderful! (I'm on a quest!)
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Posted on: 12/19/14 7:41 PM ET
In reply to horsegirl
Hi - do you still have your 673? I have one and need info/one part #/manual. Can you help?

On my search I did come across a chain stitch foot, but maybe you need more than just the foot? ...


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Posted on: 12/20/14 5:50 AM ET
In reply to horsegirl
I had an older Janome with the chainstitch function. I tried Janome and after they told me the old manual was $20 I decided not to order the chainstitch parts.

So my advice - try Janome to see if they are still available (generic or otherwise) and the price from Janome may surprise.

good luck with your quest! It is a mighty function to have.
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