I currently have a Juki DX7. I love this sewing machine. But I've been kind of curious about the Janome. One day about six months ago I saw an old Janome for sale on Ebay. It's from the 90's and it was only $130. There was something about the way that Memory Craft 3000 looked. It was very feminine looking and pretty to me. I couldn't stop thinking about the sewing machine and finally broke down and bought it. Once I received it, I tried sewing using all the buttons and everything worked great. It was clear the previous owner took very good care of her. Then I put it on a shelf for months. Then one day I was going to start a quilt and decided I'd put this old Janome to work. Long story short, I LOVE this Janome! More than my Juki DX7! Who would have thought?! I love the way she looks, the way she sounds especially, and the way she sews. I will NEVER get rid of this sewing machine!!! I now have a Juki, a Bernina, and a Janome. The Janome is my favorite and cost me the least amount of money!

Had my machine for over a year. Learned so much from you! More than from the book. I had my book copied and spiral bound at Office Depot . Makes it easy to lay flat and make notes instead of writing on original.

I’ve had my machine for a couple years and have learned so much. Thank you for your thoroughness!

Oh my goodness! What a wonderful demo! I am reluctant to give rave reviews of instructional videos but this one is the best I have ever seen. I bought my Janome 9400 several years ago but have never understood some of the basics of it not to mention more complicated features. Your explanations are clear, concise, and make so much sense. Thank you! I too remember the days of knee pressure stop and go as well as moving the wheel to put the needle up and down. Purchasing this machine was a huge leap from the basic models I have used all my life and I really appreciate what I have learned in your demo. Thank you again!

I hate my machine I finally got to bring it out to work and the foot control does not work. I am so upset. I worked for a minute and then I used the foot thread cutter foot and then the foot control did not work. I unplugged every thing rethreaded it and tried again. Same thing I sewed for two inches used the foot thread cutter and then the foot control would not work. Obviously this is not working for me, I am frustrated the machine is unreliable and packed it up to return it in the morning, and my husband just spent two days cutting out a new whole and rearranging the electric controls on it so accommodate this machine.

Stitch composure doesn’t work with Macs. Ah well. I just bought this machine and looking for training. I wish we could see when you are navigating the buttons on the screen. But thank you for the feet training. I will keep searching for the options and how to navigate.

Hi from France :) Thanks for this video and your great tips ! I have this wonderful machine since one year and I'm very happy with it ! I just want you to pay attention when you show how to wind the bobin, you put the spool of thread in a wrong way. The thread is on the top of the spool on your video and it SHOULD BE under. I don't know if I'm clear as english is not my language but I think it's important to notice it ;) And for the threader (I had issues many times), it's impossible to find the Janome needles in France :(

It looks to me that the machine is being threaded with the thread coming off the top of the spool of thread. The 9450 manual shows threading with the thread coming from under the spool. And for me to use aurifil and threading the 9450 like the manual shows, the smaller end of the spool goes on first pointing to the right and the thread cap goes on the bigger end to hold the spool on. I’m confused by this video! I assume the manual is right!

This sewing machine is wonderful! I’ve had it for almost a year now and made 15 quilts. It compensates for my beginner level ability. Your channel helped me get started.

I have not been able to take the classes, but this video is excellent, thank you so much. I bought a Baby Lock Soprano, then later bought the 9450. I'm sorry I bought the Soprano, and am trying to sell it (works great, but I like the 9450 so much better, and need the space in my sewing room).

Hi. I love my machine. I use the thread cutter on my desk top and push it with my the side of my hand. It’s a little faster and needs no searching for the button. I also like the clear plastic guide. Beginng students need help sewing straight for a long time, this just offers another option during their training. The machine is a magic monster. The internet is fantastic for seeing all the features on different brand machine, then for learning how to use the one you purchase. It’s also a good sourse for printing off misplaced/lost manuals. Some manufacturers have better demos because of their dealers output. I hope sewing gets a new life, a boost, ‘cause these machines are just great fun and do so much. But the payoff for price savings isn’t there like it use to be.

Excellent tutorial! I just got a Janome 9450 . Thank you so much!!

I just bought this machine last weekend and finally got everything out of the box and put it together. Watched this video and it was SO HELPFUL! Yes I have read the instruction video but I am a visual learner and this was perfect. Thank you SO MUCH!

Thank you, I have had my 9450 2 years and love it but I have learned so much. You are such a great teacher.

Thank you for the clear instructions. I am so benefitted by your video. I just bought Janome 9850... EXCITED !!!! Pls post more & more.

Thank you for the video. I watched it this weekend and purchased my new MC9450 today. So excited to get started!

Thank you for helping me get started on my first new Janome MC 9450 QCP. Your video got me sewing soon after I got it out the box. Big upgrade from my 30yr old JCPenney. Stitch On!!!

Excellent tutorial! I've had my 9450 for just over a month and am so happy to have found your video. Things are much clearer now. Thank you so much.

Fantastic Video!!! I learned more in an hour with you than any other video.

Best video ever on demonstrating the Janome 9450. Thank you so very much.