Janome 8002DX

My dream machine – I have wanted this overlocker for so long and it did not disappoint. It is fast and accurate making sewing a delight . It is used mainly on stretchy fabric , but can also be used and all kinds making my home creations a breeze. Plenty of options on this machine and treading is quite easy. Show details

Horrible – Getting this threaded and staying threaded is almost impossible and when I change thread it’s taken me over an hour to get it working ok and needs tweezers and torch.

Janome 8002DX is average at everything – Ok entry-level machine, threading isn’t easy (pull through if possible). Presser foot adjustment is awful, as is side door that only opens halfway. Does an average job on most fabrics. Show details

Best sewing machine I’ve owned – I work with a lot of different fabrics and materials so it’s important I have a high quality sewing machine that can turn out a good finish. The Janine 8002DX has been perfect for me and has never failed me

trick to fix – You can stop a machine from walking by placing it on some of that rubberised matting that is used in cutlery draws. I have not used this machine but have had over 50 years of sewing experience.

Sewing Machine – I purchased my Janome sewing machine approximately 3 years ago. It has never let me down. I just love using this machine. I do simple mending, attempted all the different stitches, added attachments and the machine has always stood up to the work I demand. I taught my granddaughter to sew on this machine and she loves it also (she is 8), so much… Read more

so that when she comes to visit and I am using my Janome, she wants me to use my old machine so she can use my Janome. LOL, but we do give in don't we. Getting back to the sewing machine, I would like to add that the machine is so easy to use, even the new sewers in our group love the feel of the machine. Easy to clean also. I hope my Janome lasts me many years as did my previous machine.

Awful – The worst machine I’ve ever owned. It’s noisy and it moves all over the table. I couldn’t go full speed because it would’ve fallen off the table, very annoying to thread. I would strongly advise that you don’t buy this machine. It’s not my first overlocker but definitely the worst. Thank goodness I could get my Elna fixed.  Show details

Hint on threading – I have had a Janome overlocker JL 603 and still love it for 42 years and today just bought a new one... Here is a threading hint Don't unthread it just pull a little extra off the cone or real and tie the next cotton on and run through But you do have to rethread the needles only because the knot won't go through Saves time and headaches

So far, fantastic! – I have written a review of the sewing machine that I purchased as part of a package deal with this overlocker. I have only had these a week so I really need more time to do a proper assessment. I'd like to see how I feel about them in 12 months time. However, straight out of the box, this works like a dream and has handled the fabric beautifully.… Read more

I have not yet tried the 'tricks' it can do but so far, it's a very smooth running machine and much faster than the 30 year old overlocker I've just retired!

A little powerhouse of awesome – I bought this as I have always owned Janome sewing machines and this was a great offer by Craft Depot. Yes the Overlocker is a little intimidating at first, but after taking lessons (your dealer offers them free) I am thrilled. Yes, it takes patience to thread, there are a couple of tricks I learned in how to make this so much easier. My machine… Read more

stands up to the work I put it through (lots and lots) and keeps on humming. Great machine, Great price

It's amazing, with a couple of tricky bits – I have a Janome sewing machine that I totally love so decided that I would also go with a Janome overlocker. For the most part I love it. The machine came threaded but I had to set the tension. I spent a good 1-2 hours trying to get it right and used it for sometime with the white thread that it came with. Then I had to change to black. When I… Read more

purchased it the lady gave me a quick demo on how to change thread without totally re-threading the machine which was very helpful. I then had to spend another hour or so playing with the tension to get it right as the setting I had previously had (which I wrote down and re-set the machine to after changing the thread) were not giving the best result. I have had a thread snap which I had to re-thread and it was tricky, but I knew it would be and got there in the end.

Great machine, but tension can be a bit of a pain. Re-threading is tricky on almost all overlockers so can't really complain about that :)

Good and not so good – Wasn't too sure as to whether I needed an overlocker, so went for the fairly basic model. I now know that I would be totally lost without the overlocker - it saves so much time and of course gives a better finish to clothing. I LOVE what it does. The only downside to this machine, is the level of difficulty in threading it. Three of the four… Read more

aren't too hard, but one is extremely difficult to get to. When the threads broke the first time I was beginning to regret having ever bought it, but have learnt a way to make it a bit easier. Maybe the dearer over lockers are easier to thread?

Does tend to make a bit of a mess when being used, but can live with that because of the end result. I would suggest that if you haven't used an overlocker before, do have lessons. I "eventually" worked it out, but it is soooooo different to a sewing machine, and there were times that I thought I would never work it out.

Perfect until it needed rethreading / needle replacement – This is my first ever overlocker. It arrived threaded in the box, and ready to go with a good instructional DVD. I have used it for everything and now wonder how I have lived without it for so long. My mother advised me (very sensibly) to replace the thread before it ran out by pulling the new thread through the feeders with the old thread (if… Read more

that makes sense). I did that with my first reel of thread (the red one) - so far, so good. My problems began when the green lower thread ran out. I spent several hours attempting to thread and rethread the machine with the thread continually undoing when I started sewing. Finally, after rethreading the whole machine a few times, it worked. However in the process, I bent a needle (when I was testing the thread). So... I have now replaced both needles and the second (longer) needle will not remain threaded when I start sewing. I don't know how it unthreads in the middle of sewing, but it does. As I said, this is my first overlocker, and I was warned that they are temperamental, but I've probably spent 3 hours troubleshooting on this in the 6 months I've owned it. Sews beautifully, smooth, pretty easy to rethread (but doesn't necessarily stay threaded) re-threading the machine appears to be a fine and practice art