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Does anyone have a Janome Jem sewing machine?

16 years ago

I am needing a lightweight machine to take to classes. I have a Pfaff to use at home, but it is pretty heavy to be hauling to classes. I was thinking about looking at a Janome Jem or a Babylock, or a Bernette. It doesn't need to have a lot of stitches, but work well and be lightweight. Tell me your favorites please, and what price range they are in. I don't want to spend a lot on this.

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juttz
16 years ago
I have the Janome Gem and love it..I take it to our weekly quilt get together and really like that its very light weight....I bought mine on ebay and got the quilting table as a freebie with it...Judy
bonica
16 years ago
I have one but it's not a lightweight. It's held up well for me.
Look for a machine where you can drop the feed dogs so you can take that Machine Quilting Class!!!
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mmenzel
16 years ago
My MIL has one I've used it lots.. LOVE it!! What a great little lightweight machine. hers came with a carry case that is great for classes Machine works like a dream!!
happymrs
16 years ago
I have a Janome 3125 that I got at the Hancocks Fabrics here. Got it for classes, camping, whatever & love it! It's only weighs around 11 lbs, uses the same bobbins as my home Janome & is a good machine, better than I even expected, so have been very happy with it. Got it on sale at the time for $89, regular price is $129, but they run them on sale alot, so watch their ads or check their website. It comes with a good warranty too, which is another plus, & at the same, I picked up a nice carrying tote for it too, for $15.

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bonica
16 years ago
ebay has a lot of jems for $199 free shipping...new from dealer machines.
lizzy3_27
16 years ago
I also have the Janome 3125 from Hancocks. Got it on sale to take to guild. Have enjoyed sewing with it. Bought my DIL the Janome 2139 there too. It has a few more stitches but not much more money. She has enjoyed learning on it, too.

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byrdseay
16 years ago
I just bought the Janome Jem Platinum 760. It's a very nice machine. It has the capability of sewing without the presser foot, needle up and down, speed controls, and a lot more features. It's very quiet and easy to learn to use. I bought mine to take to clases. I wanted something that was easy to use and dependable.

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