Janome Sewing Machine - Janome Serger - Juno 3434D Review

Don't get discouraged about sergers. There are others that are MUCH easier to thread. This model just happens to be at the low end of Janome's sergers. The 1100dx is awesome as well as the 1200 versions. The plastic casing pulls away and you don't have to use a flashlight to see what you're trying to thread. Bernina also makes an AWESOME serger! You're going to pay though...these other models start at $279 and quickly go up. Don't give up on them just yet.

Last edited on Dec 31, 2008 at 1:31PM

I saw it at Hancock's yesterday and did not see anything on the box about manufacturer warranty.
A clerk opened 2 boxes and there was no warranty card (to be sent in) in either box, nor was there ANY mention of warranty in the instruction booklet.

NO WAY would I purchase something like that!!!

How sad you got that frustrated, but I doubt it was the machine's fault.
Janome's are usually fine machines. Threading a serger is always a bit tricky the few times, it is easier. Normally, once threaded, you never thread again, simply cut the thread up high on the machine and tie on the new color or changed thread. also, on a new machine, trial runs with different tensions are necessary to avoid strange stitch patterns. Some stores will give lessons to help you avoid tension clashes, which can be a bother with a serger 'til you get to know them. every change of fabric may need a slight change. Sorry you threw it away, because any sewing machine store will show you how to fix what's wrong if it is a tension, needle, or simply not knowing what to do next.
But sergers need more precise tension settings. there's a 4 dollar threader (loop on a long flexible wire) that once you do that a couple of times, makes threading a snap.