I am an experienced seamstress and sewing teacher. I own another Janome at 10x this price. I also own a top of the line Viking sewing and embroidery machine. I love this model! It was well worth the price. As others have mentioned, I like a mechanical machine for a back up. If the computers go down on my other machines, I am out of business until they can be fixed. This particular machine is easy to operate, sews beautifully, and even sounds great. You will not regret buying it. This is the best machine you can buy at this price point. It is certainly superior to any machine you could buy in a discount super store.

I almost bought this exact machine, new, as a Kenmore for $100 more. When I discovered that the reconditioned Kenmore was sold as a Janome, I decided to give it a try. The machine arrived quickly and in excellent condition.. I tested all the features to make sure they worked correctly and was not disappointed. I have used it for over a month now and am delighted with it. What a great value - thank you Overstocked.com!

This machine is as good as a new one. It sews smooth and quiet BUT it will not sew jeans. It doesn't have the power needed for that even tho it is listed as Heavy Duty. So........ if you want to sew anything besides jeans, I would recommend this reconditioned Janome. I feel like I got a good deal regardless.

A friend of mine has this model and I liked it so much I purchased one for me and my sister. I have not had any problems, though the button hole isn't my favorite. It sews smoothly and the stitches are great. To date I have had no tension or other problems with this machine. One reviewer mentioned these were Kenmores. These models were actually sold under the Kenmore name at Sears but are Janome made. When Sears discontinued this model they were sent back and "refurbished", they literraly just removed the Kenmore label and put the Janome label on. Most of the units are brand new off the shelf, though one of the two I purchased had some scratches on the plate which indicates it was either used and returned or was a floor model, but it works like a charm.

I am a quilter and novice seamstress. I bought this machine after my crappy Kenmore finally gave out after 10 years of abuse. This machine is SO smooth! It is sturdily built, easy to use, and of high quality. Perhaps I'm just really impressed after "making do" with my Kenmore for so long, but I actually look forward to learning more about sewing because this machine opens up so many options with the craft that I couldn't do on my Kenmore! I was skeptical about the price (I'm cheap, I'll admit that), and I wasn't sure whether a refurbished machine would meet my standards, but I am really pleased with the machine and I can't find anything that would set it apart from a new machine. If you''re on the fence about purchasing this machine, I would suggest that you take the plunge. You'd be hard pressed to find something of this caliber or better in this price range.

I ordered this sewing machine refurbished and it looks great and arrived just as advertised.

Had a Kenmore previously. This one is much lighter and easy to use. Would recommend. Was missing a few parts.

I thought about this purchase for quite some time and was not disappointed. The machine came quickly and in pristine condition. It sews like a dream. I have found that I need to carefully thread the bobbin, but have found no other problems with the machine. Sews well through thicknesses of material when binding quilts and runs so quietly. Love my purchase.

I am a new sewer and my teacher uses this machine at her studio. It is the Janome 11590 Heavy-duty machine. I purchased it in May 2011 and I received it super fast and even though it is advertised as refurbished my machine came packed very well and is brand new. It is so much fun to use and I was not intimidated by it at all. I immediately started to sew a dress a couple of tote bags and a cover for my machine. It has been so great to use my Aunt who has an old machine likes to come over to sew on it too. For this Christmas I am going to get one for her too. I love to sew and this sewing machine has given me more confidence to learn more because it works so smoothly on all kinds of fabric. I really love it a lot!!!! ;)

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? exactly as the actual
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? it was accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. great quality

If you are looking for a machine and you want one that will last and sew ANYTHING this is it! No it does not have fancy digital settings it is a manual but it has all the stitches that you will ever need,an auto needle threader too, but the most important feature is that it will sew leather, denim to silk without a hiccup. it is a well built machine, had mine two years no problems. It says it is a Janome but is the same as the Kenmore from Sears, go to their website and check out the description but buy it cheaper on O.COM, mine was refurbished but it was as new when I got it. Comes with lots of attachments and needles you will not need to buy anything for it. Highly reccommend for beginners and pro's alike,

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? same
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? same
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. A+

I sew for other people and added this as a backup machine. For the cost it out-performs itself. I have sewn hems on jeans, over thick seams without any problems. The buttonhole makers also is easy to work and does a good job. I do not hesitate to recommend this machine. It is sturdy, has a large variety of stitches, and is easy to use. Excellent value, especially for the price. Highly recommended.

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? Identical
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very Close
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very nice machine, great deal for the price.

I ordered this machine several months ago and have now spent about 15-20 hours sewing on it. It has never knotted up, the bobbin and threading mechanisms are simple to use, and all stitches are well-formed. I bought it because Janome is so highly rated, and I can see why. The only reason I didn't rate it as "Excellent" is because the specialty stitches are limited. I do use these stitches and wish I had a greater variety to choose from. For the price, you can't beat it. My projects look great, and it has been a pleasure to sew on this Janome model 11590.

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? Perfectly
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Perfect
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Excellent

I was looking for a mechanical sewing machine that I could grow into. I couldn't imagine a computerized machine would last that long -- I wanted a machine that could do all the household stuff (hemming, occasional curtains) with some extras. This machine is easy to use right out of the box. The instructions that came with it were great. This will let me make halloween costumes, shorten pants, maybe make the occasional slipcover for years to come. Highly recommend.

Heavy Duty is just that. This machine was initially purchased for quilting. It has done a fantastic job of it! This machine was perfect for me. I am a novice and was initially entimidated by the machines with multiple options. The 11590 actually has many stitch options, but not so many that I am overwhelmed. Because of its range, it has opened me up to more delicate work. There are many feet available for the unit and I look forward to exploring different avenues of sewing. Thanks.

I actually don't feel as though I've owned this long enough to write a fair review, however a friendly email reminded me I do own it a review. In the 2 weeks I've owned this sewing machine, it has seen heavy use. Out of 15 days it's been used 10. I have experienced zero problems, but I also haven't tried it all out which is why I only gave it 4 stars. So the pros. *It sews well, even through whatever thickness of material I've thrown it's way. Since I make my own cloth diapers rest assured that sewing through thick materials is a necessity for me. *It's quite. I may of worn out the plastic gears in my old electronic sewing machine so it may of been louder then normal before I switched to this one. *It is really user friendly. *The sewing speed control is awesome. *The adjustablity of the foot is perfect for sewing knits without puckering. *Love the needle up/down button. The cons. *There needs to be a screw or something to keep little kids out of the sewing machine's head case. While I appreciated the adjustablity of the foot and the ease or which the light bulb can be replaced a screw is not that hard to take out/in. *It worries me that the description say this machine weighs 21lbs but my package only weighed 14. I'm hoping that doesn't mean during the refurbishing plastic gears replaced medal, but we don't own a home scale for me to double check. So there you have it my initial impression. I wish there was one screw and we did get the protection thing so the weight thing is just a back of the mind kind of worry, otherwise I am very much enjoying this machine.

As a sewer for over 40 years, sewing instructor and owner of 2 sewing machines, I was skeptical to buy a refurbished machine for my daughter. After reading the helpful feedback I bought and am very happy I did. My daughter was here when it arrived, we opened it and it appeared new, with all accessories including the manual which was still in it's original packaging. The best part was that when we tested it, it hummed... She was so excited that she ran out to buy fabric and that evening she was making a very large dog bed. This machine sewed the thick canvas fabric without hesitation and I would highly recommend anyone looking for a machine to buy this one including my family/friends. Once again, very happy with my Overstock purchase. Thanks!!!

Just finished some kitchen curtains. Machine worked flawlessly. Really like the multi-adjustable foot pressure. It even handled a repair on my husbands cordura moto pants with button thread!

I purchased this janome 11590 for my "all house drapery project". So far so good. It good quality sewing machine with number of options. Need few effort to find optimum stich for different kind of fabric (I sew light and heavy). For me it's understandable instruction in front on machine. Of course before use need to read an instruction.

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? It's true
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Quite accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. So far so good, nothing to complaining

I love the quietness of the product. The only problem I find is with the plug into the machine itself. It does not stay put. Should be corrected on other machine before leaving factory.

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? Very good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Excellent
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very good quality, except the plug does not remain connected all the time. I find that a problem.

This machine is good. I don't know that its that much better than the cheap Walmart one I had. It is not "heavy duty". Its just a regular machine, Also, the advertising is embellished. You do need a pair of scissors even though the cut off feature is nice. The feed is not anymore or any better than any other machine. The needle treader is tricky. I can hand thread it much faster. I do like the speed control for the foot pedal.