Huzzah! This biotch scored herself a sewing machine. It's my pleasure to introduce you to the Janome Sewist 525S. And I'm so tickled I'm just going to keep on typing without dwelling on the fact that "Sewist" is an unabashedly made-up word. You're spunky, Janome. Willing to take risks. I like that.This weekend involved some intense research (I now know the difference between oscillating and rotary hooks!), demonstrations from a couple different sewing machine dealers around town, and I'm not ashamed to admit -- a bit of haggling. Ended up getting a screaming deal on this little princess. It seems Janome is giving their look a face lift -- in a month or so this exact machine will appear more futuristic and sleek. But in the meantime, they're trying to get the ugly stepsister version out of sight, hence knocking a couple hundred dollars off the price tag. But don't worry, 525S, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I will never make you feel less than stunning.
Here's a sampling of the features on my new fabric sleigh:
- 25 stitches including a one-step buttonhole
- Built-in needle threader
- Automatic one-step buttonhole
- Magnetic type horizontal full rotary hook
- Convenient one-hand thread cutter
- Convertible free arm for circular sewing
- Accessory storage
- Foot pressure adjustment
- Quick foot conversion
- Drop feed dog
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looking forward to your subsequent sewing posts. I hope your better at winding bobbins than I. I'm sure you'll be whipping up zippered vests, skorts, and table runners in no time! welcome to the secret sewing society.
ReplyDeleteOooh! Purty!
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I scored an ancient Kenmore at a thrift sale last year. It's heavier than I am, but sews like a champ. Also: $25. I drove out of there as fast as I could so the woman couldn't change her mind--and three different people stopped me on the driveway to enviously ask how much I'd paid for it.
All that to say I completely understand your excitement. And also I'm a little jealous of your built-in needle threader.
I'm thinking of naming her Janet. The Janome.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty fricking psyched. I hope I did what I was aiming to do -- get a machine that won't confuse the hell out of me, but that will still suit my needs once I am an accomplished seamstress. It's going to happen. I'm sure of it.