Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

I have now had this machine for over 6 months, I have sewn clothes, blankets, bags and upholstery the machine has handled everything great! The manual is very good, has good instructions and pictures for everything. Read it, you will learn a lot about your machine and how to fix minor problems. Here are a couple of things I have learned:1. You need to use janome or kenmore bobbins if you don't you will have a problem with the thread. Other bobbins may look the same but they do not work the same.2. Pull the thread out 3-4 inches before sewing or it will get stuck and cause frustration.3. Do not use cheap thread it isn't worth it.4. If you have checked everything and are still having problems put a new needle in. Old needles really mess things up.

I have used my Janome 11558 heavy-duty sewing machine several times since it has arrived and am very pleased with it. I was looking for a well made, basic, inexpensive machine and I would say that I have found it. Works flawlessly and I can concentrate on sewing instead of trying to get the machine to do what it's supposed to be doing.

I am a sewer from way back,My very expensive sewing machine broke, so being the age I am now, I did not what to spend to much for a sewing machine. I decided to get this one, because it treads the needle and it was a low price...Well,what a great machine this is,It treads the needle like magic.sew very well and is easy. The bobbin is a little hard to get back in,but after a few times no problem. Also the bobbin is easy to fill and I am just in love with the machine.Altho,the peddle is made of plastic and moves when sewing.I will put a little rubber mat under it to see if that will hold it in place. Hope this helps all of you who are thinking of buying this sewing machine,Happy sewing.

I have been using this machine everyday for a week and I love it! I have had no problems as long as I follow the directions. For those of you who don't know what to expect from a Janome it is the same maker as Kenmore, in fact this machine is basically the same as the Kenmore 15358.This machine does not come with oil or a screwdriver, it does come with all the feet you would probably need for awhile, it also comes with a small pack of needles.It is packed very well with some kind of thick foam packing, plastic and put in a box very snug fitting.You will be surprised at what this machine can do!