Janome 525S Sewing Machine

Product Information

Janome are a Japanese brand with a long history and reputation for well-built, solid and reliable sewing machines. They are considered one of the better brands and the large majority of their sewing machines are very good. To learn more about the Janome brand take a look at my full guide on what are the best brands for sewing machines. Summary This machine is perfect if you’ve had some experience of sewing already, or you’re a beginner who is determined to have this as a long-term hobby. It’s so easy to use! The instructions are clear for the basic functions of the machine, although I did have to read one or two things a few times (but that could just be me!). It does come with a needle threader but I must admit that this is one of the features that I have not yet tried out, as I usually just thread it myself. However, my friend Daria has the same machine and she says that it is super easy to use and she uses it all the time! The machine is a top loader so it is very easy to load and you can see when you’re running out of thread. I didn’t have this on my last machine, so found myself sewing with no thread rather frequently – argh! Here is the link to the manual for the Janome 525S: Key Features To Consider Before Buying Stitch Quality and Speed

In addition to presser feet other accessories include a spare spool pin, a large and small spool holder, lint brush, seam ripper, 3 bobbins and some needles. Janome The Brand

Key specs

Feed dogs hold your garment with the help of a drop lever. It drops or rises depending on the direction you push the lever. Moving the lever to the left will drop it. Pushing it to the right side will make the feed dog raise. The lever in your Janome machine is at the machine’s rear-end below the free-arm bed. How Do Sewing Machine Feed Dogs Work The machine comes with a plastic cover and machine plug. It has accessory storage underneath the extension table and comes with the following bits and bobs:

The 7025 feature a view-through bobbin cover which will allow you to easily spot when you need to change the bobbin, an integrated drop feed which is useful for embroidering, a reverse button for strengthening a stitch and variable stitch widths and lengths. With variable speed it is easy to control the stitch rate via the foot pedal. In addition even at top speed the Janome 525S is well recognised for being one of the more quieter sewing machines.Making the Uniform Stitches – Feed dog’s teeth ensure that the placing of the stitches is even. It may not be the case in hand sewing. With a maximum stitch width of 5 mm and maximum stitch length of 4 mm the 525S is suitable for a wide range of sewing projects.

Rotate the hand wheel towards you. Most times, you use your hands, of course. You should hear a pop sound as the feed dogs return in position. It may take long before noting an issue with the feed dog, despite being one crucial part of your Janome sewing machine. It is all up to you to leave the feed dogs up. Dropping them down is also a good option. Examine different machines to observe the best way to leave the feed dogs. However, the machine’s design is created in such a way that the feed dogs need to be up. It ensures that you come up with uniform stitches. This sewing machine is light and compact; weighing in at only 6.7kg, it is easy to move around. Store it away with ease when it is not in use!Many users have noticed that the Janome 525S is much more quit than most comparable machines, which means that there is no annoying clunking or excessive vibrations, even at the highest settings. The presser feet can be charged easily because this sewing machine uses standard clip-on feet. You can even adjust the foot pressure settings using the foot pressure dial. This is especially useful when working with fine and fragile fabrics and even when you are bunching fabrics together. Feed dogs are conical and metallic. They move to and fro the needle plate while sewing. They help in making stitches between materials by pulling them between the machine and the needle. The length that the stitches will form is equal to that of the teeth of the feed dogs. The Janome Sewist 725S is a simply designed machine but also includes features that even the most experienced sewer will find useful.You may recognize it because it was the sewing machine used in the BBC hit show The Great British Sewing Bee. Dressmakers and quilters alike will love using this machine. With 24 different stitch types, you will never run out of patterns to sew. The Janome Sewist 725S is a very reliable machine that comes with the following features: Feed dogs work this way; they will plunge into the cloth, lift it, and move it forward. It will then detach from the fabric, lower down as it progresses. This process will happen until you finish stitching the fabric. It is clear that feed dogs are essential in sewing, and it can be quite challenging without them. Here is a summary of its two primary functions;

If you prefer using your hand to sew, then you get total control of the fabric. You will be able to know the right length and positioning of your fabric. However, it may be hard coming up with uniform stitches. When you lower the feed dogs, you will be doing away with the grip that the machine makes. Will It Damage My Machine if I Left the Feed Dogs Up? Some feed dog’s fixing may be permanent, so it can’t move to a lower distance. So, quilters will use playing cards to cover the feed dogs. Others may opt to use a plastic cover. The automatic 1-step buttonhole produces perfect buttonholes in one easy step whilst the automatic needle threader takes the strain out of threading the needle.The Janome 525S sewing machine is a very good quality model with stitch quality to match. In total it can do 820 stitches a minute, which is more than adequate for beginners. Those with a few years sewing behind them should also be happy with the speed at which it performs. For the very experienced if you are a patient person then you could make do with the 820 stitches a minute. Are you new to using the Janome sewing machine? Then, go through the guide that comes with the machine. It will come in handy to get insights on how to lower feed dogs. Presser feet- a large selection of these can make a big difference depending on which projects you will be working on. It is much easier to raise your lever than the feed dog, even when it defaults. The steps you can follow to lift the feed dogs are similar in all machines. Setting the stitch length at two or higher will ensure that the feed dogs move the fabric the way it should be. 2. Feed Dogs Staying Down for Long