Return Accufeed foot to the shop?
10-23-2012, 04:33 AM
#21
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I think that it is probably your machine. I have had a love/hate relationship with my Janome 6500 for those very same reasons. It always balks and jumps or jams at seam junctions and veers off the seam line at the end. It also likes to munch fabric at the beginning of your stitching. Taking it to my dealer numerous times has never helped, the problem was never corrected and all the dealer ever told me was that it was "operator error". I will never buy another Janome or do business with that dealership again. I am now considering a Juki Exceed 600 or the TL 2010Q.
10-23-2012, 05:40 AM
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If I am having issues with the machine "munching" the fabric at the beginning of a seam, I use a thread catcher first, like I am gonna chain piece and it eliminates the problem....I refuse to change the plate everytime.....thread catcher may not be the correct terminology, but am sure someone here can direct you to a tutorial.....I always have one by my machine, rates right up there with scissors and rippers!
I luv my Janome machine. Ask what "operator error" means. I'm fairly new at this stuff but I have read on this Board that when a machine bunches fabric at the beginning stitch that changing the metal plate under the needle can help or else starting to sew before the seamline a couple stitches can stop this from happening. I think I have this correct if not please somebody correct me.
10-23-2012, 06:07 AM
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[QUOTE=LyndaOH;5605458]The Accufeed 1/4 inch foot keeps the top and bottom fabrics feeding evenly, so you don't have to worry about getting the end of a seam and them not matching up.
That's why I use the Accufeed 1/4" too. Seems like every time I use the other 1/4" foot, I have trouble with the seams not matching.
That's why I use the Accufeed 1/4" too. Seems like every time I use the other 1/4" foot, I have trouble with the seams not matching.
10-23-2012, 03:06 PM
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Didn't get a chance to sew at all today but thanks for all your responses. I really want to love this machine. It's the first computerized machine I've ever had and certainly the fanciest, but it hasn't been love at first sew. And the extra stitch it takes after I take my foot off the pedal!
10-23-2012, 07:50 PM
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I have the 7700 and use my Accufeed feet all the time too. I know if it's wobbly the screw has loosened and needs just to be retightened. I think it's one of the best features of the machine. I nearly always get my points bang on with it the first time.
10-23-2012, 07:53 PM
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I luv my Janome machine. Ask what "operator error" means. I'm fairly new at this stuff but I have read on this Board that when a machine bunches fabric at the beginning stitch that changing the metal plate under the needle can help or else starting to sew before the seamline a couple stitches can stop this from happening. I think I have this correct if not please somebody correct me.
10-23-2012, 11:37 PM
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10-24-2012, 03:42 AM
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The only time mine has wobbled is when i didn't have it positioned correctly and the screw wasn't tight enough. I have the 7700 but suspect it would be the same situation.
10-24-2012, 04:14 AM
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In regard to the regular 1/4-inch foot, check to see whether it's an O or an O2.
new machines should be shipping with the O2, which is the slightly modified and newer version.
Janome made the modifications in response to complaints that the O didn't work and play well with bulky seam intersections.
if you only have an O, the O2 is available from many sources for less than $15.
it's worth every penny and more.
whether or not the accufeed foot turns out to be defective, i recommend you keep it (or its replacement).
i rarely use mine for piecing, but i absolutely LOVE it when the time comes to attach binding. i wonder how i ever did without it. LOL
new machines should be shipping with the O2, which is the slightly modified and newer version.
Janome made the modifications in response to complaints that the O didn't work and play well with bulky seam intersections.
if you only have an O, the O2 is available from many sources for less than $15.
it's worth every penny and more.
whether or not the accufeed foot turns out to be defective, i recommend you keep it (or its replacement).
i rarely use mine for piecing, but i absolutely LOVE it when the time comes to attach binding. i wonder how i ever did without it. LOL
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