Janome HD 3000 BE Black Edition with Exclusive Bonus Bundle

Disclaimer: This was purchased as a Thanksgiving gift to my wife, a veteran quilter - I wrote the review based on her observations and ratings. The Janome machine is made in Canada. It is a heavy duty unit, suitable for daily use. Yet, being mechanical (no internal computer) it is less likely to require frequent maintenance. A carrying case and special bundle of accessories were included in the price ~ a good value, compared to other researched machines. Since operation was totally different than her old sewing machine, my wife really appreciated the complete and well written instruction manual, including step by step procedures, with clear diagrams and drawings (exception: threader unit - last item in review). The machine runs quietly, fabric feeds very steadily, with almost no vibration. The unit came with many extras, including a box of quilting accessories and a sturdy integral carrying case. The bobbin case is clear, making it easy to judge thread use. Reverse button is handy, effective, and easy to use. Pressure foot attachment is a metal bar, making it easier to change and much more secure than plastics on other machines. This Janome unit offers eighteen different stitches. Selection is easy. Results are uniform and reliable. Accessory storage box is on the front of the machine, and slides off easily ~ i.e. when sewing pantlegs, etc. My wifes only negative comment was The needle threader sure seems nifty, but Im darned if I can figure how to use it. (were working on this one). ~ Dave Buckley ~ as instructed by Beth Buckley who was off quilting busily.

Oh I love this machine. It’s just perfect for me. I have others but this one is my favorite. It’s so easy to use. And very reasonably priced. There are so many to choose from and purchasing a machine can be mind boggling. This one does all I need. I love the black.

Machine arrived with loose screws, wont sew in reverse, etc. Have had a family illness and death in my family which hindered my unpacking and using machine. So, I missed the return window. Now I must take it to a repair shop or throw it in the trash! I am so frustrated Wanted to use it to sew an Easter dress for my granddaughter and now cant.

Love my Janome HD3000 - Used to make leather purses. Wish I could use on thicker leather - I have to shave the edges before sewing. But I still love the machine!!!!

Although I love my new Janome sewing machine, I cannot help but notice the quality of the machine itself. Everything up top is plastic and a very thin plastic at that. Does not want to close as tightly as my old Kenmore which truly was a work horse and was built like a truck. I hope that this machine lasts as long as my Kenmore which is over 22 years old and still working. The major reason for my purchase was that this touted heavy duty and I have to admit my older machine did not like doing heavy denim or thick layers. This machine has the basic stitches which I find I use 95% of the time, did not need anything with hundreds of stitches as I never use them.

This machine is easy to set up for sewing. Easy to follow instructions. Very smooth and quiet to operate!

I love this home sewing machine. Almost the strength of an industrial sewing machine.

could not move the width/length buttons. the knob to change the stitch fell off the second I moved it and the machine made an awful clunking sound every time I changed the stitch. definitely not right. the side panel that opens up also didn’t line up correctly so it couldn’t close completely. i’m absolutely amazed this is almost $500 (and how did this pass inspection??) I was super excited for a high end machine that would be better than my brother and this had such good reviews but i’m very disappointed. it all around felt cheaply made. returned the same day:( guess i’ll be paying $1000 for a juki

I just received this machine two hours ago. Read directions wound a bobbin and threaded machine. It is only sewing in reverse. Its Sunday and I wanted to use it. I just bought cheap brother for my nephew. It sewed fine. I wanted a heavy duty machine. My 1950s singer was acting up.

I prefer a no-frills mechanical machine for my fabric crafts. It can handle 8 layers of fabric plus batting without complaining