Yesterday I had a woman refer to Janome Sewing Machines as the poor man's Bernina. That kind of gnawed at me for a bit and then I realized that being called the "poor man's Bernina" is a compliment. If you are going to be compared to someone or something than that is a comparison I don't mind in the least. ( all though we prefer the term " Budget Conscious Man and Woman's Machine")
There are very few machine companies out there who make their own machines, have a single cast frames, metal parts, and are in control of not only the creativity but also production start to finish of every machine in their line up. Janome and Bernina ( along with very few others) do all of this and stay with or a head of the technology curve.
There are a few things that set Janome apart
#1 They are easy to use:
Basically if it looks like the button to push or the knob to turn it probably is.
#2 Cohesiveness :
Although there are a few front load machines 90% of Janome machines thread, bobbin load and work the same. They all use the exact same bobbin whether it's a $99 kid machine or a $12,000 Embroidery sewing combo if you have a bobbin for one you can put it in the other this may not seem like a big deal but there are companies out there who have 5 or more types of bobbins out there for just one line up of machines!
#3 Versatility of the line:
First time sewers, kids, professionals, embroidery, mechanical, computerized, it does not matter. Janome has a machine for every type of sewer at any skill level with almost any budget. AND if you are new to sewing and buy a beginner machine and upgrade to something bigger later you won't have to learn much ( you know... because of everything we stated in #2)
#4 The accessories:
All come with the machine and the add on feet start below $20.00 ! I have people all the time telling us they got the same foot for their _____name machine here____ for $50 or even $80
Don't forget! During our grand reopening we have GREAT sale prices (some up to 30% off) so call with questions or come in to our new location and ask about a machine. 110 S 15th St, Clarinda, IA ( one block south of the square below Katie's Flowers)
