Janome 11706 3/4 Size Hello Kitty Sewing Machine

This Best Selling Janome 11706 3/4 Size Hello Kitty Sewing Machine tends to SELL OUT VERY FAST!!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 9 x 14 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0012PTMAG
• Item model number: 11706
  

Price : $119.00
You Save : $80.00 (40%)

Product Description

The Hello Kitty is a fully function 3/4 model that is perfect for the beginning sewist! It offers a free arm anda carry handle for easy portability. This 12-lb. machine offers11 stitches, including 2 stretch stitches and a built-in buttonhole. Standard Janome quality and durability make this the perfect machine for a first-time sewist as a quilting machine to take to classes.

Product Features

• Eleven stitches and a four-step buttonhole
• Features a free arm
• Portable - perfect for dorm rooms or bringing to sewing class
• Heavy duty sewing capibility
• Accessory storage

This Best Selling Janome 11706 3/4 Size Hello Kitty Sewing Machine tends to SELL OUT VERY FAST!!

Customer Reviews

I've had this machine for three months now and I love it. It's easy to understand and use. It's not an intimidating machine at all. I'm an adult beginning sewer, learning by reading books and practicing. I find it's perfect for my needs. I don't foresee myself becoming a sewing maniac but I like being creative and just making or repairing things. As a result, a machine like this totally fits my needs and the adorable Hello Kitty design helps make the work even more fun.
Update 02/20/2009:
I turned into a sewing maniac after all! As a result, I discovered the limitations of this machine and eventually bought a full-size Janome electronic sewing machine that I'm very happy with.
Here are the limitations of the Hello Kitty version:
- there is no speed control. Like a golf cart, you either go or you're at stop. It helps to have better control otherwise you might not be sewing where you want to sew.
- the 4-step buttonholer was frustrating to use and I could never get consistent looking buttonholes.
Those were really the only two things that bothered me. I still have this machine because I love the looks of it, but I consider it a backup.

I've had my machine for three years and it gets pretty heavy use. I've never had any problems getting it to do what I want(ie: variation in speed, getting through thick fabric) I'm currently making an art quilt with it and have had little trouble with precision. There were some issues at first getting used to and understanding what the tension needs to be at for different threads/materials but if you're patient at first it's pretty easy to figure out. This machine is much quieter(although still makes plenty of noise) than other more expensive machines and it's fairly light weight so I've had no problems traveling with it. It needs cleaned on a regular basis like any other machine or the tension acts up but I've never once gotten it serviced. I'd like to get a little heavier duty machine in the not too distant future but this machine will definitely be staying around.

 

Janome 11706 3/4 Size Hello Kitty Sewing Machine