Which is best? Will it sew thick fabric?

Review by Kathy L

Fantastic machine with lots of useful extras. Janome have listened to their users and made a machine that does all that's been called for. This is my second Janome computorised machine. I am looking forward to combing both aspects of my two machines, one for embroidery and this one for quilting and patterning. I can not praise Janome enough. They make fantastic and well made machines. You will not be sorry if you get the mc8900 new version machine,or if you get it from sewing machine sales.

Review by Rosemary Moar

I bought this for my daughter as she is studying fashion design in Uni. She loves it so much. The price was great as well.

Review by Eileen Satchell

Although I haven't used the machine a great deal as yet (only had it a few days) I'm very impressed with it. It is quiet and smooth running. The manual is very easy to use and holds your hand through each process. I do struggle using the automatic needle threaded, probably me more than the machine. With the Digitizer software, that came with the machine, I have managed to embroider my sons company logo on his working shirts. There are so many features with this machine that I'm looking forward to using. This is a machine that would be suitable for dressmakers, quilters and home decor.

Review by M.Hewitt S

My wife has gone sewing mad so I'd bought her a front loading bobbin machine. She couldn't get the hang of it and I was constantly being harassed by her to change the bobbin and tension etc. I was even woke up at 3 in the morning a few times to change it. I decided to order her the LX25 and it arrived the very next day just as her bobbin ran out ironically! She loves it. It's simple to operate and load and is also very quiet. Very pleased overall, thank you.

Review by Marta Nuet

I was looking for a heavy duty machine at a home machine price and this has been the best choice as far as I've seen in a few days of using it. I also own a singer brilliance machine from January and the singer fails in many hard jobs while this ones works smooth and efficiently.

Review by Joan Ross Andy Fairgrieve

It was perfect, a really great machine , simple and easy and tough.

Review by Jandy P

This is a very good machine! It looks great it works very well and the tension is set to 'Spot On' so the stitches are even, top and bobbin. It's more quiet than any of the other 15 machines I have had, modern or vintage. It is light enough for me to be able to easily lift and carry; I have MS. It's easy to thread and the needle threader is a huge bonus! I've made clothing, accessories and soft furnishing already! I've gathered, put zips in, placed buttonholes, narrow hemmed, overcasted, put in elastic and blind hemmed. I've gone through 8 layers of fabric, interfacing and handbag foam with professional looking results. The needle can be moved sideways up to 14 places for accurate topstitching. I used some of the embroidery stitches on some bag handles I made and they look fab! The needle up/down button is really useful as I tend to sew while watching Netflix, (other online film sites are available) I was only able to spend a certain amount on a sewing machine but I feel as though I spent a lot more, this is one of my lifetime best buy's so far! I spent more on laptops (that I ended up sending back), than on this machine! I too have had an issue with the bobbin thread nesting and it turned out that I threaded wrongly whilst engrossed in watching whatever was showing on my laptop (the one I kept)! So yes, I'm hooked! I find it quiet because I keep the top flap open, otherwise, the needle bar hits it while sewing thus increasing the machines noise. This could be a con for some but I only close it when I stop sewing for the day and put the cover on!

Review by Sandy W

This is a wonderful machine. Out of the box ready, although I did machine sew with my mum 20 years ago, I hadn't been in front of a sewing machine since then, but knew the basics, I had the spool loaded, top thread loaded, and both threads ready in 20 mins max from getting the machine out of the box. I had only machine sewed on a Singer, but this Brother machine, due to the electronics, is awesomely forgiving, dead slow and fast speeds, I started so slow and a bit nervous, but quickly got back to speed. I think though that even for a beginner, this would be fine. So, I happened to be off work on holiday this week from a busy job. I have - fantastically (in my view) altered 4 pieces of clothing (3 pairs of trousers, 1 dress) and made my first ever patchwork quilt, which I've just posted on Pinterest - Craft 2016. This is a must have machine, just like my proper brother, this Brother machine is easy going, plug in and go, reliable, forgiving, but has some brute strength when required. I can't recommend this machine enough : ))

Review by Gillian Dolby

Fantastic machine and a pleasure to use !!!

Review by Julie B

For over a year I reviewed several top brand name sewing machines with the goal of purchasing the best machine I could with a budget. In that review I read internet sewing blogs,sewing magazines,brochures,spoke with dealers and professionals regarding the best machines. I personally used each machine with different kinds of fabric to review the quality of stitching produced by each brand. I made a journal of the results. After my review I am very pleased and excited about my purchase of the 1800 Quilting and Sewing Machine. This machine is well made and I have no problems with the mechanical workings of this product. I have put about 1000 hours on the machine and it continues to sew beautifully. Some of the features that I like are the automatic threading, the quality of lighting, the extra room in the arm area, the machines ability to detect fabric depth and adjust itself, the numerous decorative stitching and the use of downloading on USB boards. This machine sews a beautiful straight stitch and does provide good stitching on more complicated selections. Great sewing machines have great feed dog gripping ability. The NV1800Q represents itself very well. Pfaff was usually the best in feed dog gripping. But not any more and for my budget this machines feed dog gripping ability was exceptional. I am very pleased with the sewing quality of this machine. I would recommend this machine for the beginner as well as advanced person in sewing. This machine is great for home deck,clothing,drapes,quilts and creative sewing projects. Buy from a dealer with a good reputation because if problems arise they will be there to solve your issues with excellent knowledge.