You can see the stitching guides on the cover here too – these are really helpful! I made a sample of the basic stitches for your here too – a bit wobbly, but you’ll get the idea. They cover pretty much everything I need so that’s useful. Whether you sew professionally or you sew every now and then for personal crafting and other projects, it is extremely useful to have your own sewing machine in your home. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, there is a sewing machine out there that is able to fit all of your needs. The Janome Sewist 725S is a simply designed machine but also includes features that even the most experienced sewer will find useful.You may recognize it because it was the sewing machine used in the BBC hit show The Great British Sewing Bee. Dressmakers and quilters alike will love using this machine. With 24 different stitch types, you will never run out of patterns to sew. The Janome Sewist 725S is a very reliable machine that comes with the following features:

Q1- What entry level machine would you advice for a first time buyer, looking to do some simple craft, dressmaking or altering their clothes, who isn’t sure about whether they will keep up their new hobby and is on a restricted budget? This machine is perfect if you’ve had some experience of sewing already, or you’re a beginner who is determined to have this as a long-term hobby. It’s so easy to use! The instructions are clear for the basic functions of the machine, although I did have to read one or two things a few times (but that could just be me!). It does come with a needle threader but I must admit that this is one of the features that I have not yet tried out, as I usually just thread it myself. However, my friend Daria has the same machine and she says that it is super easy to use and she uses it all the time! The machine is a top loader so it is very easy to load and you can see when you’re running out of thread. I didn’t have this on my last machine, so found myself sewing with no thread rather frequently – argh!In terms of the fabrics that you can work with it has no problem at all dealing with denim and even leather, ideally soft leather. Due to this not been a heavy-duty sewing machine you are quite limited with the number of layers you can stitch together, however, when using the 525S in the past I have found it can easily handle multiple layers. Bobbin System and Needle Plate Setting the stitch length at two or higher will ensure that the feed dogs move the fabric the way it should be. 2. Feed Dogs Staying Down for Long This is my practice attempt the first time I used it – you can see that it produces lovely buttonholes! Then you just need to rip them open with a seam ripper (provided). You just need to remember that when stitching the second side of the buttonhole, you need to keep an eye on when to stop as the machine doesn’t stop automatically at the end Embroidery feet- these feet are especially important if you are wanting to do embroidery projects like quilting. The Janome 7025 features a 1-step buttonhole function and 24 stitch options including embroidery and utility.

Another stitch that comes under this heading is buttonhole stitch, and (thankfully!) this machine does automatic buttonholes. When I made the waistcoats for our wedding I did them all manually so this function is amazing to me! All you have to do is pop the button in the end of the buttonhole foot and place your fabric in the right place and the machine will do the rest. Great stuff! But make sure you practice on some scraps first to get the hang of this, as you wouldn’t want to ruin a garment by getting it wrong. You also need to remember that when stitching the second side of the buttonhole, you need to keep an eye on when to stop as the machine doesn’t stop automatically at the end like some machines do! The Janome 525S sewing machine is a very good quality model with stitch quality to match. In total it can do 820 stitches a minute, which is more than adequate for beginners. Those with a few years sewing behind them should also be happy with the speed at which it performs. For the very experienced if you are a patient person then you could make do with the 820 stitches a minute. Some feed dog’s fixing may be permanent, so it can’t move to a lower distance. So, quilters will use playing cards to cover the feed dogs. Others may opt to use a plastic cover. It is much easier to raise your lever than the feed dog, even when it defaults. The steps you can follow to lift the feed dogs are similar in all machines. If you can stretch the budget it’s well worth purchasing a model with a top loading jam proof bobbin mechanism such as the Janome Model 525S, the machine used recently on TV. It’s is a lightweight machine with a convertible free-arm for circular sewing. The top loading bobbin mechanism makes all the difference when learning to sew. The 525S features 24 stitches plus a fully automatic one-step buttonhole and a built in needle threader. It offers both stitch width and length adjustment and a drop feed facility for freehand embroidery and free motion quilting. The 525S also has an auto-declutch bobbin winder and is supplied with a two speed foot controller and a hard cover. This machine has previously been Voted BEST BUY by the UK’s leading consumer magazine.Feed dogs are conical and metallic. They move to and fro the needle plate while sewing. They help in making stitches between materials by pulling them between the machine and the needle. The length that the stitches will form is equal to that of the teeth of the feed dogs. Visit www.janome.co.uk to see the full range of Janome sewing machines or to find your local Janome retailer. As a sewing teacher i’m asked all the time to recommend sewing machines. For the entry level and Mid-range machines, you really can’t go wrong with a Janome who have a machine for all budgets and are considered market leaders in product development.

If you prefer using your hand to sew, then you get total control of the fabric. You will be able to know the right length and positioning of your fabric. However, it may be hard coming up with uniform stitches. When you lower the feed dogs, you will be doing away with the grip that the machine makes. Will It Damage My Machine if I Left the Feed Dogs Up? Presser feet- a large selection of these can make a big difference depending on which projects you will be working on. If the feed dog isn’t working well, your cloth won’t pass through the machine properly. Below is an outline of feed dogs issues you can find in your Janome sewing machine. 1. Feed Dog Staying in Place as You Try to Sew Many users have noticed that the Janome 525S is much more quit than most comparable machines, which means that there is no annoying clunking or excessive vibrations, even at the highest settings. The presser feet can be charged easily because this sewing machine uses standard clip-on feet. You can even adjust the foot pressure settings using the foot pressure dial. This is especially useful when working with fine and fragile fabrics and even when you are bunching fabrics together.Perhaps the most important question you should be asking yourself is: Who will be using the sewing machine? If you will be the only one using it, then you can get exactly what you want. If your whole family will be using it, however, then it is important to consider what they will be using it for and what their skill levels are. Once you know the skill levels of the people using the sewing machine, you can better determine your budget, make, size, stitch options, and attachments. Some sewing machine attachments that you may want to look out for are the following: Weighing in at 6.8 Kg it isn’t the heaviest of sewing machines there is, which is another reason this is a very good entry model. The lightweight makes it perfect for those that will be going to sewing classes or a friend’s house to sew.

Different width feet- these attachments are needed for basic sewing projects because they allow you to switch between allowance widths and the zigzag stitch. Janome is a Japanese company that produces high-quality sewing machines in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. The company was established in the early twentieth century and began selling in the USA and abroad in the 1950s. Being the first company to develop a computerized sewing machine for at-home use, Janome has always been a pioneering force in the sewing machine industry. You can trust their products to be durable and well-made to last you for years and years to come.With variable speed it is easy to control the stitch rate via the foot pedal. In addition even at top speed the Janome 525S is well recognised for being one of the more quieter sewing machines.