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Choosing the right machine can be tough when there are so many brands and models out there. That's why we've created this article to help you know what to look for and give you the best foot forward.
Lets start with the brands, there are so many out there and usually people go for the brand they've heard or seen the most. Here at Sydney Creative, we exclusively sell Janome sewing machines, why? Because we want to provide our customers with the best.
♥ High quality, inside and out.
♥ A leader in sewing machine innovation.
♥ They make user friendly machines.
♥ They're an ethical company that does not use conflict minerals that have been mined and sold to fund military conflicts.
♥ They do not work with any supplier or parts factory that employs children.
♥ We are a small owner-operator business.
♥ We truly care about our customers, if you have an issue with your machine, we'll help you with it.
♥ Machine purchases over $390 will come with a $50 credit to spend on a future group sewing class with us.
Price: $510
Bonus Items: $50 Credit for a group sewing class*
We love this machine because:
♥ It's well built, inside and out
♥ It's easy to maintain (clean and oil yourself)
♥ It's got all the basics plus a little more, perfect for quick jobs or simple sewing projects
♥ Great for those who are a bit more serious about sewing
♥ Built in needle threader
♥ One-step button hole (measures the button for you, sews the button hole for you)
♥ A selection of stitches suitable for sewing stretch fabrics
♥ Comes with a nice hard cover
Ⓧ Not great for sewing heavy-weight fabrics like denim
Price: $900
Bonus Items: $50 Credit for a group sewing class & Free Dressmaker Scissors, valued at $40*
A great all-rounder! We love this machine because:
♥ It's well built, inside and out
♥ It's easy to maintain (clean and oil yourself)
♥ It's got all the lovely features of a computerised machine
♥ Speed control (slider on the front sets the speed of the pedal)
♥ Built-in needle threader
♥ Easy-set bobbin, just drop it in and you're ready to go
♥ Automatic thread cutter (button with scissors, cuts your threads when pressed)
♥ One-step button holes (measures the button for you, sews the button hole for you)
♥ Stretch & decorative stitches
♥ The LCD screen shows selected stitch, recommended foot, plus the default stitch width and stitch length which can be changed to suit your requirements.
♥ great range of stitches for all types of sewing and 6 levels of foot pressure enabling you to sew the sheerest of fabrics to heavy weight denim.
♥ Comes with an extra wide table extension and hard cover
Price: $1200
Bonus Items: $50 Credit for a group sewing class & Free Dressmaker Scissors, valued at $40*
An absolute workhorse! We love this machine because:
♥ It's got everything the above machine have, and some!
♥ Perfect for sewing light-weight and heavy-weight fabrics like denim
♥ Great for small quilting projects
♥ Speed control (slider on the front sets the speed of the pedal)
♥ Superior Built-in needle threader (seriously amazing)
♥ Start/Stop button if you want to sew without the foot pedal
♥ 300 built-in stitches, including alphabet
♥ Easy-set bobbin, just drop it in and you're ready to go
♥ Automatic thread cutter (button with scissors, cuts your threads when pressed)
♥ 12 different types of one-step button holes
♥ Stretch & decorative stitches
♥ Superior plus-feed system (7-piece feed dogs for even feed, no pulling or puckering)
♥ Knee lift bar (you never knew you needed until you had it)
♥ Comes with an extra wide table extension and hard cover
Price: $689
Bonus Items: $50 Credit for a group sewing class & Creative Overlocker Sewing Guide Book, valued at $25*
We love this machine because:
♥ It's well-built, inside and out
♥ The threads hardly ever get tangled, which is something we see a lot with other brands
♥ The tension dials are very easy to adjust, once you know the basics
♥ Ability to sew wide hems, narrow hems, rolled hems and more
♥ Easy threading as far as overlockers go
Price: $780
Bonus Items: $50 Credit for a group sewing class & Creative Overlocker Sewing Guide Book, valued at $25*
We love this machine because:
♥ It has everything the ML644D (above) has, but a couple of nice extra features
♥ The side of the machine comes off, making it easy to overlock things like cuffs
♥ Easier to create a rolled hem on this model as there are less settings to remember
♥ The threads hardly ever get tangled, which is something we see a lot with other brands
♥ The tension dials are very easy to adjust, once you know the basics
♥ Ability to sew wide hems, narrow hems, rolled hems and more
♥ Easy threading as far as overlockers go
* Terms & Conditions: The $50 class credit is valid for 3 months from the date of purchase and can only be used as payment towards the following classes:
Introduction To Garment Making (Shorts/Pants)
Dressmaking
Open Garment Alterations
Sewing Pattern Support Class
The credit cannot be redeemed on private sewing classes. The credit is non-transferable and must be redeemed by the original recipient. Expired credits will not be accepted, and extensions will not be granted.
Have a question or want to place your order? Call or email us:
02 4005 2999
hello@sydneycreative.com.au
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