JanomeJW8100 Fully-Featured Computerized Sewing Machine with 100 Stitches, 7 Buttonholes, Hard Cover, Extension Table and 22 Accessories

I was looking at this machine and the Brother CS6000i because they both have the exact features I was looking for.... most especially full speed control, feed dog drop, extension table, and being computerized. I am most especially interested in quilting and making bags, decorative pillows and accessories such as slippers, as well as warm winter clothing and pajamas. Now the Brother definitely has the price on it's side but I already knew Janome has a reputation for making solid machines that do not wear down quickly and use metal parts wherever possible Well, I went ahead and bought this machine as an open box/used one to bring down the price a bit, as regularly this machine is priced much higher than the Brother. So I ended up paying 50$ more than I would have for the Brother. what I got was a torn up box, but the machine inside looks and acts like it has never been used and is in perfect working order with not a scratch on it. In addition, I have a very solid machine, the likes of which I would expect to pay much much more than I did, and even more than I would have paid had it been "new". This machine sews rock solid straight. It feels like a solid machine and does not feel like I could easily break it. I have managed to get it to sew through multiple layers of fabric easily. The machine is quiet, and I have gained confidence in my sewing due to having complete control over the speed... even with just using the foot pedal, the speed of the machine is intuitive. It does not start suddenly at high speed after hesitating like my previous machine did. It is very responsive to the touch. The bobbin was easy to wind and load, the stitch selection and size is easy to program. I especially like that I can see the bobbin working as I go and know when it is getting close to empty. One other thing that made me choose this machine over the Brother is that it uses a standard 15 bobbin, rather than a specialized bobbin designed just for Brother machines. I am really happy that I can just keep using the bobbins I have and did not have to purchase special bobbins just for that machine. I expect to still be using this machine for a long long time and standardized bobbins I know I will always be able to get. This is a great machine and more well than worth it's retail price. I am very happy with this purchase.

This is truly an exceptional quality sewing machine! I waited 2 weeks to write this review while working on a project made of different types of denim. The machine performs flawlessly, the stitches are very even, no tangles, no problems. I also tried a few embroidery stitches and they came out perfect as well. I LOVE the self-threading feature! It speeds my work immensely! It used to take me sometimes good 5 minutes if not more to thread a machine! Now it's a question of just a few seconds. I LOVE the pin cushion! I always used to chase my pins all over the floor - not any more. The operation of the machine is very simple and quick, no time spent on learning is necessary, it's all very simple and logical. I like seeing the different types of stitches in front of me too, it helps my creativity. I also tried the automatic button hole maker - that's like a miracle! There is nothing bad I could point out about this sewing machine, it is really excellent quality, a great precision and a very good value for the money. You can feel there was some experienced seamstress working with the engineers on this machine. The only thing I may change in the future is the light bulb. It's not dimm, but I like the light to be very bright (some people don't like it glaring too much). I definitely recommend this sewing machine to any seamstress of any level of experience. Excellent product!

I’ve personally been a loyal Husqvarna Viking owner for 25+ years. Like cars or special trinkets, you tend to collect a few here and there; especially if it’s your passion or hobby. When I would travel & teach quilting, my classrooms would be filled with all kinds of machine brands. I learned a lot from my students about machine preferences. Subjective, yet informative. My dream machine has been a Bernina for many years. Because I don’t have a Bernina budget, I looked at the next brand on my list—Janome.This machine is wonderful.It stitches smoothly.It’s quiet.It’s lightweight, yet sturdy.The 1/4” foot is lovely.I’d have to say that my only complaint is wishing the light was a little brighter, but that’s a matter of personal preference.This is a great “bang for your buck” machine whilst being a top of the line brand. It’s definitely a machine that is both beginner friendly and impressive to a seasoned maker.So whether you’re looking to replace your main machine or have a little side piece machine, this is definitely one worth owning.

So far machine performance is great. Instructions were easy enough to follow. Price was great, and the quality is not cheap. This is the best bundle option I've found for someone learning to sew and wants to do a variety of sewing crafts. The price I paid for this bundle is the average price for just a quality starter sewing machine... and you'd pay extra for each of the presser foot and the extension table. (I researched a bunch of machines and accessories before making this purchase).I highly recommend this machine and bundle for anyone new to sewing and/or wanting to get back into it who's also on a very limited budget but wants a quality machine and doesn't want to pay extra for the additional presser feet and table.I made my very first quilted tote bag with no machine issues!!!... And I'm 'sew' excited to make many more 😁

This machine makes all of my sewing easy and quick. Has all the codes for so many stitches. I can do things I've never done before. The instructions cover everything I need to know. Works like a dream. Has all the gadgets for sewing all types of fabrics. I love the satin stitching for my applique and the wonderful foot for quilting. Stands up to the test!