Janome ThreadBanger TB30 Sewing Machine Review

Besides being a solid workhorse, the JanomeA leveler button on the General Purpose foot acts like
ThreadBanger TB30 is one, cool sewing machine.a ramp to help the presser foot get up and over
Great graphics and fun icons on the operating buttonsextra-thick seams.
are simply hard to ignore.Janome ThreadBanger TB30 Features
This is a computerized sewing machine with someSewing machines today have so many great
pretty neat tricks up its sleeve and handling layers ofautomated features that let you focus on sewing
denim for making and hemming jeans is just one ofinstead of machine set up and this machine is no
them.exception.
It is easy to learn and the precision stitching is nice andThere is a Start/Stop button so you can sew with out
even. This sewing machine runs quietly and doesn'tusing the foot pedal. The bobbin winder is automatic
hop around while sewing but is still light enough to beand stops as soon as the bobbin is full. A reverse
moved easily.stitch button is conveniently located for quick tie off of
Janome ThreadBanger TB30 Stitch Patternsyour stitches.
There are 30 built in stitches including all the necessaryA drop feed dog lever located behind the extension
utility stitches, a nice selection of satin and decorativearm to do some pretty neat free motion quilting and
stitches, and six styles of 1-step buttonholes. Stitchembroidery.
length is adjustable to 5mm and width is adjustable toIn addition, the Janome ThreadBanger TB30 has an
7mm. There's also a unique stitch elongation featureautomatic needle threader, a Needle Up/Down button,
which lets you elongate the satin stitches to 5 timesa speed control slider, an auto-lock button and a a
their normal size without losing any of the threadstitch elongation button which can increase the
density or appearance.available satin stitches to up to five times their size
Janome ThreadBanger TB30 Presser Feetwithout losing any thread density.
While you can sew just fine with a general purposeThe needle is adjustable to three positions, thread
presser feet, having additional presser feet makesdelivery is horizontal (meaning the spool pin for top
sewing easier as they act like guides for morethread is horizontal for smoother thread delivery), and
complicated stitch work. The six snap-on style presserthere's a bright LED screen that displays stitch
feet that come with this sewing machine are great forselection and setting information.
garment construction and craft sewing: Zigzag FootJanome ThreadBanger TB30 Accessories
(also called a General Purpose foot), Overcast foot,Besides a soft cover to protect the sewing machine
Satin Stitch foot, Automatic Buttonhole foot, Overedgefrom dust, this sewing machine comes with a 5 pack
foot, and a Blind Hem foot.of needles, 4 bobbins, a screwdriver, a quilting guide,
The presser foot lever has three height settings, theseam ripper, lint brush, and two spool caps.
normal down, up and then an extra high up so thickThe instruction manual is easy to follow and provides
fabrics can be slipped under the needle more easily. Intips for using the machine to its maximum potential.
addition, presser foot pressure is adjustable - a plus forBesides that, the Janome ThreadBanger TB30 is
handling different fabric widths from sheers to layerssuper easy to use and downright fun to play with.
of denim or quilting.