I think it's so much like my beloved older Elna. It's not fancy but, has the most used stitches and is a nice machine. It's quiet and makes perfect stitches.

I sew a lot, on everything from chiffon for dance costumes to heavy duty leather patched canvas for boat coverings. My last machine just plain wore out. But, it was never as good as this one. The motor purrs. The working light is bright enough to see. The thread tension adjusts perfectly, I have already sewn a very lightweight linen shirt and a very heavy seat cushion. It took heavy duty upholstery thread without a hitch. This is a great tough little machine. I think we are going to be together for years. My old Singer was NEVER this good.

Ordered machine after using friend's machine. Had a very old bulky Montgomery wards machine. Her machine janome hd 1000 was so smooth. This was my Christmas gift to self. The machine arrived quickly, but ran slowly. I emailed and was surprised with a quick response even though it was evening. The company offered to send a replacement right away. The replacement works as I expected. Love machine and love the customer service!!! This is why I chose to buy from this seller rather than a big chain store.

I spent several months researching various machines, as well as watching many videos. I have begun a sewing business putting zippers in jean legs for amputees, as well as hemming same jeans. This machine was advertised to go smoothly over seams. After trying larger needles & different thread, I am still having problems going over seams with this machine. I hope I won't have to send it back

The machine is great. I have had a few problems with threading the needle but practice makes perfect. I have done a few projects and all have come out great. Overall, I would recommend the machine.

This machine was EXACTLY what I was looking for. I needed something that could drive through many (8+) layers of Duck Canvas, and this does. Reading the other reviews I'd like to offer my take on some of them. Yes, you have to hold onto the thread on the first stitch. I've always had to do this but I've also only used heavy duty/commercial machines. The tension is very quirky but I was able to dial it in (literally) pretty well. The machine (as well as the other ones I've used) doesn't particurally like really thick thread but it does it, though I couldn't get the tension exactly where I wanted it. If you're having issues where the thread is looping on the bottom you've got it threaded wrong around the tension plate (where the dial is). The thread needs to on the right of the small plate and to the left of the large plate for the tension dial to actually do anything. This machine may be heavy to some but it's about 1/3 the weight of the other machine I have. Yes, they jump. That's part of having mass in the mechanism - it's a matter of physics. If you're having issues issues with it either speed up or slow down. I would buy another one, and if my old ground-pounder breaks I just might.

Great customer service! Thank you for completing my request.

I own 4 sewing machines. 2 singer machine and 2 Viking machines. This machine makes 5 and is by far the best sewing machine . Easy to thread , easy bobbin winding , goes through layers of fabric and is fast. The price for the Janome was fabulous . I paid $1200 for one of my Viking machines. The Janome is the best machine for the money and for upholstery fabrics.

I got this machine to do free motion embroidery and it works really well for this purpose. The machine is easy to learn and to use.

First, Thanks to Mr.Vac & Mrs.Sew because everything had gone smooth with the purchase ,this is a respectful company.Second.the machine is working perfect and sews very nice,with powerful feeling that it is so much sturdy , quiet ,and I was so happy that it was smaller than expected with its nice hard case.I recommend it for sure.

The pre-purchase phone support was great and gave me the confidence to buy this for my daughter without trying it out first. The online You Tube videos were also very helpful. The sewing machine arrived on time, in good condition. This is my daughter's first machine and she has already made an outfit using it. I would definitely purchase this machine from this vendor again!

This machine is great! I have two other sewing machines (Singer Futura and Juki industrial), but I wanted another machine for doing free motion embroidery. My singer is OK, but I'm not always happy with the bobbin setup. I wanted the Janome HD1000 because it doesn't have a drop-in bobbin. It works great and I'm sooo happy with it. Also, it arrived a day early. I give Mr. Vac & Mrs. Sew a HUGE gold star! Great service, thanks.

I needed a heavy duty machine as I do a lot of quilting. This one goes through several layers with ease. I don't know if it's just my machine but, it bounces at certain speeds. Also, the needle threader seems to be a bit fragile, I'm hoping it doesn't break. I added a walking foot and now, it's a dream machine. Shipping was fast but, the machine cover was cracked when I received it.

This machine is great! First thing we used it for was vinyl seat covers and it goes through layers of material with ease. 2 day shipping was great, as I couldn't wait to get my machine :)

I wanted a sewing machine that would sew through tough fabrics like denim and just regular sewing. This is a tough machine. I did not want anything fancy/computerized at this time. The reviews for this machine was great and that is what helps me determine what to buy. I check reviews for items that consumers have actually used. So I am saying you can't go wrong with this machine.

This machine works like a charm. Compared to my old (1960's) machine with no features this Janome HD will serve me well. I researched several HD machines, read reviews and watched Youtube videos. I don't sew much but when I do it is usually demin or some other thick material. I hope to try out all the options on this machine from darning to delicates. My only wish would be for a better carry case, one with a bottom and a better cover. I ordered this item on-line with Mr. Vac & Mrs. Sew = process easy and arrived as promised.

I love this machine! I first bought a Singer Stylist from another vendor but found that it was not capable of handling multiple layers, especially of heavier home decor fabric so I returned it. This machine handles those heavier projects with ease. I have only had it struggle with one project where the layers were too thick to fit under the presser foot. Other than that, I love everything about this machine. Also, the shipping was lightning fast and the bonus package made it a better deal than buying the machine anywhere else.

Great Machine! Excellent manual, solid machine, very easy to use. I was specifically looking for a machine that would be easy for a new sewer and be able to sew heavy duty items like jeans and couch covers - this machine works like champ! I am so glad I bought this machine!

We wanted a sturdy, inexpensive machine to do heavier-duty tasks and save wear and tear on my wife's fancier computerized machine. The HD1000 fits this role nicely. Its metal housing and drive train make it pretty rugged. So far it has easily handled repairs on a thick terry-cloth robe and on a backpack, where 5-7 layers fabric were involved. The machine and VIP accessories were shipped very quickly and arrived in good condition. The machine made a nice straight stitch out of the box, but I found it necessary to reduce the bobbin tension to get a satisfactory zig-zag stitch. Since my (limited) prior experience has been with computerized, drop-in bobbin machines, I also had to learn some new habits, such has remembering to raise the needle with the hand-wheel, and making sure to position the thread tails so they would not get carried in to the bobbin case and cause a jam. I'm ambivalent about the molded plastic shell which has replaced the advertised "soft cover". It gives the machine better protection, but it's not a real carrying case, and it's a rather clunky object to have around when it's not in use.

This machine is exactly what I was looking for. Simple yet powerful and built like a workhorse. Perfect for those quick mends or easy projects. I was surprised to find a machine that met my expectations for this price.