Love Sewing — Issue 45 2017

REVIEW

MACHINE

UNDER

£

FROM

£1,

BEST FOR

LIGHTHEARTED SEWING

J3

If you’re new to sewing or just want to sew for the

pure enjoyment that it brings without spending a

fortune on a machine, the J3-180 is the one for you.

An excellent starter machine that is also perfect for

those that sew occasionally, the J3-180 is a really easy-

to-use machine with two dials, one for stitch selection

and another for adjusting stitch length. The automatic

four-step buttonhole feature creates a lovely fi nish

and the automatic needle threader takes the strain

(and frustration) out of threading the needle.

BEST FOR

EASYTOUSE FEATURES

230DC

The Janome 230DC brings upgraded technology to a

simple and easy-to-use machine. It’s fully computerised with

stitches and settings at the touch of a button and allows simple,

no-fuss threading with the auto threader and quick-set bobbin.

Light enough to carry to classes, the 230DC has plenty of stitch

options for all kinds of projects and lots of easy-to-use features to

make sewing a pleasure. It is the machine to grow with your skills

and is suitable for beginners and more experienced sewists.

BEST FOR

HIGHTECH OPTIONS

ATELIER 5

Janome’s latest computerised sewing machine has

been designed to meet every sewing challenge. It is so

versatile that there are three optional kits available, one

for quilting, one for home furnishings and a third for

fashion sewing. With a total arm length of 310mm (over

12”) and 210mm (8”) arm space right of the needle, this machine

is ideal for bigger projects and yet is equally suited to precision

sewing with an incredible 91 needle positions. It has a superior

feeding system and an easy-change needle plate to enhance

straight stitch performance at up to 1,000 stitches per minute! You

can save your stitches with the built-in memory function, allowing

you to get started on your projects straight away.

UNDER

£

Leanne

Bethany

Amy

This month we

take a look at

Janome’s sewing

machines with

options for

every budget

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