Janome AQS 2009 Sewing Machine Review

What happens when you cross Janome with theWhile the Janome AQS 2009 comes with a foot
American Quilter's Society? You get the Janomepedal, it can be operated using the Start/Stop button
AQS 2009 - a sewing machine with great quiltinginstead. This adds to the portability of the machine as
functionality.all that's needed to get sewing is an outlet - no need to
Popular at AQS shows when it was released lastbring your foot pedal along everywhere.
year, you can now find a few of these machinesA number of simple button controls are conveniently
online and can enjoy the combination of the addedlocated above the needle arm:
quilting accessories with Janome's precision stitching.- Reverse button - Reverse stitch to lock your stitches
This is a highly portable machine. It's light-weight and,in place
while not a mini sewing machine exactly, its smaller- Auto-lock button
dimensions make it easy to take on the road with you- Needle Up/Down button
for vacation, classes, or trade shows.Other features include:
Janome AQS 2009 Stitch Patterns- 4 point feed dog system
The machine comes with 20 built-in sewing stitches- Top loading bobbin
including two styles of one step buttonholes. The list of- Automatic bobbin winder
stitches include a blend of utility stitches with stitches- Variable needle position
that are perfect for quilting like straight, zigzag, stretch- See through bobbin cover
stitches, blind hem, and overedge stitches, blanket, and- Speed control slider to cap the sewing speed
smocking.- Drop feed dog lever
Stitch width and length are adjustable for select- Automatic needle threader
stitches. Stitch selection and settings are completed- Built-in carry handle
using arrow keys under the LCD control panel.- Work light
Janome AQS 2009 Presser FeetMax speed on the Janome AQS 2009 is 650 stitches
There are a total of three presser feet included withper minute, or about 25% slower than most home
the purchase of this sewing machine. Presser feet aresewing machines. For quilting and detailed work, a
the snap-on style and easier to change than the oldslower speed can be an advantage and the speed
screw-in style. The presser foot lever has three heightcontrol slider can further limit sewing speed.
settings.Janome AQS 2009 Accessories
- Satin Stitch Presser FootA standard set of accessories are included with the
- Automatic Buttonhole Footsewing machine. They fit nicely in the storage cubby
- Zigzag Foot (General Purpose)located in the extension arm.
Janome AQS 2009 Features