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Janome Jem Gold 660 Lightweight Sewing Machine
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Brand | Janome |
Color | Gold |
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About this item
- 8 Built-In Sewing Stitches - Includes 2 Stretch Stitches and Utility Stitches and a 4 Step-Buttonhole - Just Turn the Dial on the Side of the Machine to Select Your Sewing Stitch
- 3/4 Sewing Machine - The Janome Jem Gold is extremely compact and lightweight - Perfect for Quilting Classes or a First Time Sewist!
- Built-In Automatic Needle Threader - Thread Your Needle with Ease and Without Eye-Strain!
- The Janome Jem Gold Has A Free Arm For Sewing Pants, Cuffs and Collars!!!
- Comes With a Bunch of Different Accessories Including - Bobbins, Extra Needles, a Screwdriver, Seam Ripper, an Overedge Foot, Sliding Buttonhole Foot and more!
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 16.5 x 9.2 x 13 inches |
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Item model number | Jem Gold |
ASIN | B00A250B1G |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 14.85 pounds |
Manufacturer | Janome |
Date First Available | January 23, 2007 |
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The Janome Jem Gold is Small and Lightwieght and includes many features such as 8 Built-In Stitches, a Top Loading Bobbin System, an Automatic Needle Threader, a 4 Step Buttonhole and more! The Janome Jem Gold is an easy to use, lightweight and compact sewing machine. The Janome Jem Gold is the perfect sewing machine for someone just starting to sew or someone looking for a lightweight machine to bring to quilting classes. The Janome Jem Gold has 8 Built-In Stitches including a 4 step buttonhole, utility stitches and stretch stitches. The convenient stitch panel on the front of the Janome Jem Gold shows you all the stitches at a glance. The Janome Jem Gold is a easy to use machine even for the beginner sewer. Just turn the dial to the desired stitch and the Janome Jem Gold will automatically take care of the stitch length and width so you don't have to! (Stitch Length and Width is Not Adjustable) The Janome Jem Gold has an easy to use reverse lever that is conveniently located at the front of the machine. Great for reinforcing your stitches. The Jem Gold has convenient measurement marking on the needle plate. The bobbin cover is see through to let you see if you are running out of thread! In addition, if you sew of the edge of the fabric it is jam proof. The Automatic Needle Threader is simple, just pull down the needle threader, put your thread in the hook and in front of the needle, pull back and your needle is threaded! Do pants legs and shirt sleeves with this feature! Just take of the free-arm off by sliding it to the left and your ready to go. Just press the button and the foot falls off, lower the shank onto the foot and the foot snaps on! No more screwing and unscrewing feet on and off. The Janome Jem Gold has a storage compartment conveniently located in the free arm. Great for holding your included accessories. Comes Packed With- Bobbins, Extra Needles, a Screwdriver, Seam Ripper, an Overedge Foot, Sliding Buttonhole Foot and more!!
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Customers like the quality, performance, and ease of use of the sewing machine. For example, they mention it's lightweight, dependable, and does well for the basics. Customers are also impressed with the smoothness and ease to use.
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Customers like the performance of the sewing machine. They say it's easy to take to class, the right weight, and the perfect size to take along when they go to quilting classes and sewing days. Some customers are quilters and will use this high quality light weight sewing machine for classes.
"...The machine is everything that reviewers said it would be: sturdy, lightweight, a real little workhorse...." Read more
"...When I am actually able to sew, it is wonderful and easy to operate and control...." Read more
"...A lightweight travel machine to take to classes. Biggest thing I don't like is the inability to adjust stitch length. Only 3 choices...." Read more
"...It is easy for them to use and does an incredible job sewing...." Read more
Customers find the sewing machine easy to use. They mention that it is simple, does everything they want a machine to, and has clear written instructions. They say it is a wonderful machine for a beginner and is lightweight, yet strong. They also appreciate that the instructions are only in English, making it easier to follow. Some say the machine is petty basic, but has nice quality. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Setup was easy and the directions were clear...." Read more
"...++The light above the needle is super helpful.+Winding bobbins, easy peasy, automatically stops when full...." Read more
"...The Janome Jem Gold is very simple to operate and could make a good first machine for a young person just learning to sew as well." Read more
"...It is basically the same set up as my other machine, so the learning curve was little. I love the needle threaded too." Read more
Customers like the smoothness of the sewing machine. They say it's an excellent machine that does really well for the basics, is a great new sewer, and performs very well. It's sturdy, lightweight, and a real little workhorse.
"...that reviewers said it would be: sturdy, lightweight, a real little workhorse...." Read more
"...When I am actually able to sew, it is wonderful and easy to operate and control...." Read more
"...Only 3 choices. A fine little machine for simple sewing, however, and I do use it" Read more
"...I use it at class to demonstrate lessons on sewing and it does a wonderful job and makes everyone feel that they don't need a huge machine to get..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the washing of the sewing machine. They mention that it is lightweight, sews wonderfully, and has nice stitches. Some use it for quilting and appreciate the smooth stitching and the threaders.
"...It is easy for them to use and does an incredible job sewing...." Read more
"...I can lift the Janome Jem Gold with one hand! It sews a very nice and accurate quarter inch seam. And it was only $189.00 with free shipping...." Read more
"I love taking my new little Jem Gold to quilting class. It sews well and suits my purposes to a T. This is my first Janome...have owned Singer,..." Read more
"...We decided on this one. She told me that it sews perfectly, and fits into the shoulder bag we bought at the same time very well." Read more
Customers like the quality of the sewing machine. They say it's well-made, dependable, and has the Janome quality. Customers also appreciate the small size and lightweight design. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The machine is everything that reviewers said it would be: sturdy, lightweight, a real little workhorse...." Read more
"...+Little needle threader is also super hepful!+(?)..." Read more
"...I love the needle threaded too." Read more
"...because it looks very simple and straightforward, and it seems quite sturdy and nice...." Read more
Customers like the value of the sewing machine. For example, they say it's excellent value.
"...It was a great value. I just love it.Lois" Read more
"Good quality at a reasonable price. I don't sew as much as I used to, but I still like to make doll clothes, decorative pillows, etc...." Read more
"A great machine for the money. It takes some time to get started but once you have everything in place works great. Good for beginners too...." Read more
"...Great machine at a great price!" Read more
Customers like the size of the sewing machine. They say it's lightweight, perfect size to take to quilting classes, fits neatly into a medium gym duffle bag, and works like a full-size one.
"...It's a 3/4 size machine but it works like a full-size one - in fact, the full-size Singers that I used at those one-day classes at a certain large..." Read more
"This sturdy little machine fits neatly into a medium gym duffle bag...." Read more
"Love it! Nice stitches. Perfect size for classes." Read more
"Lightweight and the perfect size to take to quilting classes." Read more
Customers like the ease of classes with the sewing machine. They mention that it is light weight and great for taking to class, and is excellent for classes.
"...Light weight and great for taking to class...." Read more
"Ii love it. It's lightweight and perfect to take to class and the bonus kit was very helpful with 1/4 inch foot." Read more
"This machine is great for taking to classes. It is lightweight and easy to use and the 1/4" foot I bought to go with it works just great...." Read more
"Janome Jem -- The machine is excellent for classes. It's lightweight (my top priority) and has all the necessary stitches...." Read more
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I decided to spend a little bit more than I'd originally planned and see what else was available. Zeroed in on this machine because it had nothing less than a 4-star review. I'm very happy with my purchase! The machine is everything that reviewers said it would be: sturdy, lightweight, a real little workhorse. This was my first experience with a top-loading bobbin, and it's been no trouble at all. Setup was easy and the directions were clear. From the first repair (mending an open seam on a pair of pants), this machine has met my expectations.
Time will tell about reliability, but if other reviewers are correct I can expect years of use.
Lois
"A novice sewer, I've only ever used one other sewing machine, a Brother, while doing everything else by hand. Forget that! I've had the Jem Gold (omg I love the name) sewing machine for about a month and made a couple of projects and done a few exercises with it. So far, no problems at all.
PROS
++The light above the needle is super helpful.
+Winding bobbins, easy peasy, automatically stops when full.
+Little needle threader is also super hepful!
+(?)Must say I don't actually understand what is happening when I catch the bobbin thread with my needle thread before sewing, but I do manage to do it every time, so it must be a pretty good design.
++The foot lifts up perty darn high, which has come in handy: sewing straps onto a bag after the fact, I thought I had to do it by hand--got frustrated, tired, and bored, thought, "well damn I'll just do this last one on the machine"--and it was not hard at all to fit a layer of satin and two(/three?) layers of burlap--all kind of awkwardly semi-folded--under the foot and needle! I ripped the other three seams out and redid them on the machine!
++Pedal is nice, I can go as slow as I want. Or fast as lightnin!
CONS
--There is nothing that *prevents* you from sewing with the foot raised, as there was on the Brother I used, but there's also nothing that *prevents* you from hitting your head on a low ceiling--you just get used to it.
NEUTRALS
~~I have not used anything other than the straight stitches yet, so I can't speak to the Janome's zigzag or buttonhole capabilities or anything like that. Yet.
Love it, buy it! Accomplished seamstress I got a few tips from also said it was her favorite machine by far, and she didn't know I had one when she said that. So, I trust that as well."