Besides the cost of your machine, the cost of your supplies to get started gets expensive quick. You will need several kinds of stabilizers, bobbin thread, embroidery thread, scissors to clip threads called "jump stitches", spray adhesives & etc. Go to the Thread Artist site & check out her free lessons on embroidery. Those will help you understand the concept & maybe give you an idea of what you need by what you plan to use it for. These give insight to supplies you need & maybe will shead light on what choice to make in your machine purchase. FIND A GOOD DEALER THAT CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE HAND & AFTER YOU BUY!

Thanks for this information. On my DIL's machine the needle threader was broken and I was hoping to find a new one. Maybe they can help. Linda, I appreciate the heads up. Liz

Hello I bought a Janome 2041 sewing machine from ebay and it hasn't got any instructions. I was wondering if anyone had any spare or ones i might be able to copy/scan. I can't work out how to use the machine without them... I have contacted Janome but they ask £7.50 for it... (Brother is much better, as you can download everything from the website for free!) Thanks in advance Monica

On one of my Brother machines, there is a button underneath the sewing bed that releases the 'down' feed dogs. Have you cleaned that area, can you oil it? If you are not afraid, can you loosen screw(s) holding in place, and clean around/under for lint or thread bits? I hope you figure it out without needing repairman.