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First off, I'm an amateur when it comes to sewing. I've been sewing for about 6 years and it has been pretty much just basic alterations and maintenance of my military uniforms. The Janome Sewist 500 is my third sewing machine. So far I am impressed.
PROS:
-My first project was sewing through two layers of leather straps on my pistol holster. We're talking 3/16" thickness and leather!! The Sewist 500 pounded through it with ease. My previous Brother and Singer could not have done this.
-The Sewist 500 is very user friendly. Again, I am an amateur when it comes to sewing. There is nothing difficult about using this machine. I was able to jump right on it and start sewing.
-The adjustable foot presser is very handy. It held my leather firmly in place without any problems.
-Honestly, this machine has more features then I am use to. I don't even know how to use them all and probably will never need to. This is a plus for the more experienced user, I'm sure.
-The included hard case/cover is an added bonus. Not only does it add an element of protection to my machine, but it also hides it when my fellow military buddies come over.
-In terms of portability, the Sewist 500 is pretty light and portable. It's a little larger than my previous two machines and takes up a little more room on my desk, but that is fine considering the added performance.
CONS:
-I actually wanted the Janome Thread Banger TB12 but it was sold out everywhere I looked. Unlike the TB12's aluminum body, the Sewist 500 is all plastic. I am stationed in Iraq currently and I travel extensively. I would've liked a machine that is built like a tank.
-Finally, not all people who sew are women. And regardless, not all women like pastel colors. It would've been nice to have better (man) color or graphic options for my sewing machine (like the TB12). I'm a 35yo man in the military serving a combat assignment in Iraq. Pastel colors on my sewing machine is not condusive to my nature. Miniscule complaint, yes. But I believe in equal opportunity and options.
Aside from the tedious CONS, the Sewist 500 is a great machine for the price ($249.00 @ Mr. Sew & Mrs. Vac).
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From the manufacturer
In The Box
- Additional spool pin (2)
- Blind hem foot
- Bobbin
- Buttonhole Foot
- Cover
- Felt
- Foot control
- Instruction book
- Lint brush
- Needle case
- Overedge foot
- Quilting bar
- Screwdriver (large)
- Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)
- Spool holder (small)
- Zipper foot
Janome Sewist 500 Sewing Machine with 25 Built-In Stitches and Hard Case
The Sewist 500 makes it easy to sew - and the great price makes it easy to afford! This versatile machine offers 25 stretch and utility stitches, an automatic 1-step buttonhole, and convertible free arm. Practical features like accessory storage and a top loading bobbin with see-thru window will make creating with the Sewist 500 practically effortless.
- 25 stitches
- 1 one-step buttonhole
- 5-piece feed dog
- Built-in needle threader
- Drop feed
- Extra high presser foot lift
- Free arm
- Hard cover included
- Maximum stitch length 4mm
- Maximum stitch width 5mm
- Push-pull bobbin winder
- Snap-on presser feet
- Stitch selection dials
- Top loading full rotary hook bobbin
Features
1. Built-in Needle Threader
2. Top loading full rotary hook bobbin
3. Manual Thread Tension Dial
4. Stitch Chart
5. Stitch Selection Dial
6. Stitch Length Selector
7. Reverse Lever
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Stitches25 Stitches, 1 One-step Buttonhole. |
Stitch Length DialCustomize your stitch length and width. |
Stitch Selector DialChoosing a stitch is easy with our clearly labeled stitch selection dial. |
Needle PlateTop loading full rotary hook bobbin. |
About Janome
Our mission is to produce machines which inspire creativity and innovation, yet are simple to use. We know the most important thing about our products is not the machines themselves, but what you create with them. The better your tools, the more inventive, artistic and pleasurable your sewing experience. That’s why we design our machines for performance, but also for comfort, quality, and intuitive ease of operation.
As a leader in the sewing industry, we keep striving to provide best-in-class products and services which enable sewists' creativity and innovation. At Janome America, we create our products to inspire, not intimidate because the most important function our machines perform is to set free your creativity.
A few months after purchasing the Janome Sewist 500, I experienced the grinding noise customers complain about. I took the sewing machine apart and discovered its simple fix. There is a plastic piece on top of Janome 500 where the bobbin rests during bobbin winding mode. To keep this plastic piece from moving, the manufacturer installed a screw and secured it in place with a tiny nut. This nut can easily fall off and get caught in the handwheel, thus causing the grinding noise. There is information about how to fix the problem on this site I found called japaneseclass15 . I'm giving the sewing machine 4 stars because I had to do extra work to make the sewing machine operational. Otherwise, its an excellent sewing machine with gorgeous stitch quality.
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