Sigh. Well we have finally come to realize that all the problems I have been having with breaking needles, jams, and an uncooperative sewing machine are because it just isn’t designed to handle the work load that I am putting it under. I love my (new) Janome but apparently even though it is made for the “professional” it is not made for the “industrial” sewer. Yesterday when I barely dodged a needle breaking and heading straight for my eye, I decided enough is enough. I hopped online to see if my suspicions were correct. And they are. I need an industrial machine. One that can sew through many layers without having to change the needle with every bag. One that sews super fast (ok I am little scared about that aspect) One that doesn’t send broken needles into my fingers and eyes. One that keeps a straight stitch through all the bulk.
So Cole and I are off, to check them out at the local industrial sewing machine dealer. I hate having to buy another new machine but the bright side is I can keep them both up and I can use the Janome to sew on labels and such. So no, Kathy you can’t have that machine, because some day when I have the time I am actually going to quilt again and that machine is ideal for that.
Happy shopping – it sounds like a good decision.
dang! you knew the question before it even had a chance to be asked. I’m always ready should you have a Janome needing adoption.
aw man….wish i could give you one of my mom’s…she’s got 3 of them! LOL! good luck shopping!! 😀
Maybe the other upside is that you will keep all your fingers ‘needle free’. Good luck in making a decsion.