Hey hey! I updated the description to include other models of semi-industrial machines. You can shop around! I will say that the Janome HD9, Elna EF1, and Bernette b08 are *the exact same machine* just each has its own branding. That was one heck of a wild discovery. I don't own the others, so I can't really say if corners were cut in manufacturing, so do your own research!
Don't forget the Janome 1600P, which is also the HD9, with the only difference being that one of them is dealer-only and the other one is allowed to be sold online (and I never remember which is which). The fun doesn't stop there either, the Brother Nouvelle 1500 is the same as the Baby Lock BLQC, which is the same as the Brother PQ1500, all of which boast a max speed of 1500 stitches per minute. But then Brother just came out with the PQ1600 and you can guess how fast it goes! That's right, it still goes 1500 stitches per minute.
I purchased the HD9 about six months ago so I didn’t trash my BERNINA 770 sewing bags. If there is one thing that Janome could do to make this almost perfect is to add a free arm. If my fabric is just vinyl or cork and lining (no stabilizer in the seams) I’ll use my BERNINA because it has a free arm…when needed. Thank you for your honesty!!!
This was a big selling point for me. I can't do delicate fabrics on the Juki DU-1181N (insert head bobbing for the numbers here). Anything lighter than canvas gets chewed up. I use my Janome HD9 for doll clothing, costumes, garments, quilts (ok sometimes), AND bags now.
Thank you for your videos! Personally, I have to say that after comparing sewing on a semi industrial Juki and an industrial sewing machine I got the industrial Juki 9000c sms and would never go back. The controlled and precise sewing you can do is amazing. I love the fact that the industrial one is built in the table as is gives you great stability and a large surface to work on. My table has wheels so I can move it out of the room if necessary. I can only recommend to compare and try sewing on a semi industrial and industrial machine before you make your purchase. Looking forward to your next video!
Great tutorial and love ur videos. I only do bags and considering upgrading to semi or industrial machine. Im considering in getting a cylinder arm machine as it would be easier to manage gussets and other types of hard areas. I’ve always wonder you and others manage to sew bags using a table top machine with no arm. Would a cylinder arm industrial be too much of a beast ? I only use vinyls for now and maybe some thin leather. The cylinder arm machine also has an aluminum removable table so it would also be a table top. Would like you thoughts. Tyty. ❤
I have the HD9, and I love her. But, if you are doing leather or vinyl, just know this, the presser foot does not have a high clearance. This is why I bought a Juki 1541s when I work with thick materials
@rrjohn5 It will work great for that. The 1541s is a fantastic sewing machine, and it's quiet, but it loves thick materials. I hope that you also have a semi-industrial sewing machine just in case u are doing cotton for the lining. U might already know this, but the 1181n it's good on light and medium weight. This is just my opinion :)
@@sonialovesewing2396 Good advice! I actually have a domestic- Janome Skyline S7, which I love. She’s got her own custom table. But… thick fabric is a no-go for her. I sew all kinds of things like quilting, garments, baby items, bags… whatever strikes my fancy sewing is my therapy, as you probably also know 😊. I really want to be able to sew heavy materials, so that’s why I’m eyeing the 1541s. Jukie Junkies (which is way too far to visit) suggested that one. Doing my research. Thanks for the feedback!!
Thank you! Great video! I have the HD9 and love it! I had been wondering if I should “upgrade” to an actual industrial down the road. This video makes me think that I might not need to. It’s a little thing but I love adjusting the stitch length with a mechanical knob rather than the up/down buttons for a digital display that I had on my old domestic. I have used Tex 45 in mine but was a little chicken to try something heavier even though it uses the Tex 45 just fine. I didn’t know about increasing the stitch length even more when going to the thicker thread and fabrics. I’m going to have to try some Tex 75/80. Thanks!
Yeah give the Tex 75 a try. The one thing I should have mentioned in the video is I don't think the thread cutter is good enough for the thicker threads. I tried toward the end, after putting the camera away, and it didn't fully cut the bobbin part. Not really a big deal for me in any case.
I don't have this machine (YET) -- I'm still using a Janome HD3000. But another advantage over the Juki is that you can prop it up on books and have a free-arm to topstitch around a relatively small bag. Anyway, thanks for the video. Now I REALLY want one!
Love love love my hd9. Have had it for 4 years and have been on the search for additional presser feet. Any leads on getting 1/8” compensating or narrow presser feet. The ones from wawak don’t seem to work. They do not appear to apply the correct pressure to keep the stitches looking uniform. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. I did purchase the leather add on kit with the teflon and roller foot.
I have the Juki 1181N and the Juki Dx7 (tons of stitches on the DX7 but not a lot of thick material power) was thinking about getting the HD9 or the Juki TL18. Thanks for the video, and for answering my questions 😊
Love my hd9. I’ve had her for two years and no regrets. I have an extension table which gives me plenty of room like an industrial. The reasons you listed about getting this instead of an industrial are exactly why I got my hd9. I can take it to be serviced and I can pack her up if needed. The all metal body and mechanisms are hard to come by in a domestic type machine. Also!!! The foot pedal is amazing. Not some tiny little thing that slides around. Won’t lie, that was my deciding factor 🤣🤣🤣 It’s truly a gem!
This was a great (and funny) review. I purchased a Bernina 790 Plus almost two years ago and am having serious doubts about my decision because, like you, I just don't make use of all the features, particularly the embroidery module. If I'm honest, I don't much care for the 9mm feed dog width because it doesn't feed the fabric well at the beginning of a seam even when using a straight stitch. Your video has got me entertaining the idea of getting a semi-industrial machine. This may seem like an odd question, but when you sold your Continental M7, how did you accept payment for it (cash, Venmo, EFT of some sort)? I would love to sell my machine rather than trade it in, but I'm concerned about the form of payment to accept. Thank you!
Drooling - I’m a newbie to sewing machine sewing but want to do advanced projects. Coming from hand stitching leather …. I would love to get a machine like this but it’s waaaaaaay out of my price range since a) just starting out and b) it’s only a hobby currently - so I keep trying to learn and push my little singer hd to its max and probably beyond lol. Great video as usual!
It may be possible to find an older Singer Featherweight from before 1950-ish. A lot of people will restore and sell them. They're still fully functional and gosh darn effective! The pricing would be all over the place though seeing as they're antiques.
This is the most helpful advice I’ve gotten yet about getting a machine for bag-making, thank you! I have a used 20 year old 1600P that seems nearly identical to the HD9 - not sure the difference? Also been wondering if I need an upgrade to an industrial machine, and you’ve convinced me I do NOT. Cheers😃
I actually don't know the differences between the 1600P and the HD9. You're right that they look exactly the same! I wouldn't want to misspeak, so maybe someone here can chime in?
@@fiercekittenz The HD9 has a bigger bobbin than the 1600p, and I believe there is a difference in the upper tension, but other than that, they are basically the same machine.
I’ve had HD9 v1 since 2019 and love it. You didn’t touch on the fact that it has two thread paths. Also, do not be afraid of setting bottom (bobbin) tension when changing thread weights.
I kind of did but I may have edited it out. I remember recording a part where I talk about the separate bobbin winding thread path. I only dissuade people from mucking around with the bobbin tension, because you can wear out those screws. It also becomes a very inconsistent game of tug-a-war.
Great video! I love my HD9! Didn’t you do a video on the HD9, some time ago, too? Yes, yes, yes, needle size, thread, tension are keys to success!! Thank you for this!❤
I did a video on the Janome M7 Continental, which is what I sold so I could get this one. It just had so many features I never used. I have gotten SO USED to industrial workflows that going to a domestic, even a top of the line domestic, was driving me nuts.
@@fiercekittenz, thanks for clarifying. I completely agree with you. I have an M7, too, and would love to sell it, as I don’t use it like I thought I would! I really like the straightforwardness, as well as the strength, of the HD9. But, I’m also the person who loves her Pfaff 130-06, with the ‘coffee grinder’ attachment for a lot of my sewing. From the early 50’s, it’s a gorgeous, beautifully engineered machine that is so capable!! Thanks for this excellent video!
Thank you so much for the great review. So many reviews of this machine have involved set up or other things about the HD9. It was difficult to do a specific assessment of the stitch and the way it sews. As a costumer with a small studio set up, I was eyeing this to go along with the other machines I currently use. Like you, I don't have room for an industrial. My good higher end machines balk at the thickness I have with tutus, bodices, and corsets... so this would be perfect for those! I'm off to my dealership!
So as a costumer you'll probably respect the fact that I made 3 steel-boned corsets in a week using this machine. The corsets had duck canvas for the interlining, linen with shapeflex for the lining, brocade or vinyl (with shapeflex as well) for the exterior. That's a *LOT* especially when you consider the fact that I made them self-binding!
@@fiercekittenz OOOOooo heck yeah! I can hardly wait to see how it works with coutil. Some coutils are like sewing into cement! And thanks for the other machine mentions...if my dealer doesn't have the HD9...maybe someone in town has the others.
Great video! I have the Elna Elnita eF1 which is the same exact machine as this, but it’s in a very pretty pistachio green color! Have had her for a year- and she’s powerful, pretty and perfect!
OH WOW. I just looked up that one! Yes I love that color! Sometimes it's nice to have a splash of color. I know the HD9 has a limited edition version in black, but I went with the white so it wouldn't cause exposure issues while filming. It's so funny how there's the Janome HD9, the Elna Elnita EF1 AND now the Bernette b08 that are all the *exact same machine* but with different branding. I don't think the Bernette has officially released yet, but the pricing is roughly the same as the HD9. Amazon has the Elna EF1 listed as just shy of $1200 right now, which quite honestly is a steal. There's also a Juki (I think the 2010q?) that is a semi-industrial straight stitch, but I don't have experience with it. I'll update the description to include all of these machines. No skin off my back seeing as how sewing brands haven't reached out to me ;) (they almost always want an exclusivity contract, which I refuse to sign).
Sad to say I didn't invent the term :( I don't know who originally coined it, but my friend RogueStitches has a sticker that's funny as heck on her Etsy shop! Here's the link: www.etsy.com/listing/1457870055/you-win-bobbin-chicken-sticker-sewing?gpla=1&gao=1&
I have kissin' cousin to the HD9. It cal Janome 6700P. Also a semi industrial with more bells a whistles. I can go through 10 layers of denim without batting an eye. The 6700p is computerized and has lots of stitches which i do use especially on making a decorative top stitch. I love my machine.
@@wonder_wendy wow, not my experience with the 6700. I love my machine but she’ll only take me so far with my bag making before I get an ‘emergency stop’ or other warning, then I have to switch to my 1600P to finish the multiple layer seams.
It's the zig-zag capabilities that I would worry about when it comes to getting that machine - just from a bag maker's perspective of course! Having that side-to-side in the system can lead to wobbly looking topstitches. I've never gotten a proper, straight, CLEAN stitch from a machine that can do zig-zag.
I can’t believe you sew on carpeting I drop so many pins, etc. I also have a Continental M7 and it is a real workhorse. I broke my Bernina 750QE making bags. Shaft broke, they tried to fix it, but to no avail
@@dianedoherty3655 I have the 770QE and decided I didn’t want to break that machine even though it is advertised to go through 10 layers of denim….hahaha. I bought the HD 9
So, my issue is… in bag making… I like to use repurposed denim and my Janome Skyline S7 laughs at me when I get to the last few bulky low-to-high-to-low seams, even with a hump jumper. I love me Skyline. I am a quilter, bag maker and crafter. So…. I’ve felt like I’ve needed to get an industrial. How how the HD9 do with low to high to low seams?? I’d like to see that.
OKAY..I WOULD LOVE TO WORK WITH THIS MACHINE, SIMPLY BECAUSE WHEN IT'S TIME FOR ME TO DO AN UPGRADE, I WILL KNOW WHAT TO GET. I WONDER WILL THEY HAVE THIS MACHINE AT A JOANN'S OR WILL I HAVE TO GO TO A JAMOME DEALER TO PLAY WITH IT. (I HAVE A MEASLY SINGER 4411HD WHICH IS OF COURSE A BEGINNER MACHINE-BEEN SEWING FOR 3 YEARS NOW) SO I WILL KNOW WHEN I DO GET A CHANCE TO UPGRADE I WILL KNOW WHAT TO GET. THE JANOME HD9 IS AMAZING!
You need to head to a dealer, sadly. This is definitely more of an investment than the kind of beginner Janomes you can find in retail stores. It'll be worth it though to go test drive it!
3:04 Is that Pesto the baby King Penguin sensation from Australia? Great video as always. The Janome HD 9 was about $800 more expensive in my area than a Juki TL 18, but I’ve heard the opposite is true in other places 😮
It's not actually that hard to bring an industrial in for service, at least a flatbed. You just tip the head back and yoink it out of the table. A cylinder bed is more of a trick since it's actually bolted to the table. For a flatbed though, any problem that doesn't involve the motor losing all its magic smoke is just a matter of hauling in the head; the table and everything else can stay put. I do enjoy my Brother Nouvelle 1500 though. I actually never realized how much nicer the thread cutter is on the semi-industrial machines until I saw someone use one of the domestic ones and the machine just sat there gronking and grinding for 5 seconds before finally cutting the thread. I'd go nuts if I had to put up with that. You can get thread cutters on industrials too, btw, it's just that most people gravitate towards the base models without them because they get sticker shock at the idea of spending $2500 or whatever on a machine instead of the $250 they're used to for a basic domestic, and I kind of don't blame them. The Juki/JIN NA-11UT is a good example, it's roughly the same as the 1181 but with a direct drive motor and a thread cutter.
I knew you could get motors to auto-lower/raise the needle for industrials, but I didn't know about the cutters! I'm so used to pulling and snipping at this point that it's not a big deal for me either way. I will say that I know you can unbolt them from the table, but they're still really heavy. I have had a double mastectomy PLUS the hip replacement, so I have lifetime lift restrictions :(
Hey hey! I updated the description to include other models of semi-industrial machines. You can shop around! I will say that the Janome HD9, Elna EF1, and Bernette b08 are *the exact same machine* just each has its own branding. That was one heck of a wild discovery. I don't own the others, so I can't really say if corners were cut in manufacturing, so do your own research!
Don't forget the Janome 1600P, which is also the HD9, with the only difference being that one of them is dealer-only and the other one is allowed to be sold online (and I never remember which is which).
The fun doesn't stop there either, the Brother Nouvelle 1500 is the same as the Baby Lock BLQC, which is the same as the Brother PQ1500, all of which boast a max speed of 1500 stitches per minute. But then Brother just came out with the PQ1600 and you can guess how fast it goes!
That's right, it still goes 1500 stitches per minute.
Can you still sew quilting cotton weight with the HD9?
@@ksart9188yes
I purchased the HD9 about six months ago so I didn’t trash my BERNINA 770 sewing bags. If there is one thing that Janome could do to make this almost perfect is to add a free arm. If my fabric is just vinyl or cork and lining (no stabilizer in the seams) I’ll use my BERNINA because it has a free arm…when needed. Thank you for your honesty!!!
THE JANOME HD9? SOMEBODY CLOSE MY MOUTH! I AM FLABBERGASTED! WHOA! SHE IS A BEAST TO SEW THROUGH THICK LAYERS OF REAL LEATHER LIKE THAT!
That one actually shocked me. I told myself that if the needle broke, I was going to keep filming!!!
@@fiercekittenz😂
I LOVE my Elnita!!!! I have a fancy Bernina and love my inexpensive Elna more! ❤❤❤
I got the HD9 a few months back because it can handle material like cotton AND heavy duty materials and it's not bolted to a table. Well worth it!
This was a big selling point for me. I can't do delicate fabrics on the Juki DU-1181N (insert head bobbing for the numbers here). Anything lighter than canvas gets chewed up. I use my Janome HD9 for doll clothing, costumes, garments, quilts (ok sometimes), AND bags now.
Thank you for your videos! Personally, I have to say that after comparing sewing on a semi industrial Juki and an industrial sewing machine I got the industrial Juki 9000c sms and would never go back. The controlled and precise sewing you can do is amazing. I love the fact that the industrial one is built in the table as is gives you great stability and a large surface to work on. My table has wheels so I can move it out of the room if necessary. I can only recommend to compare and try sewing on a semi industrial and industrial machine before you make your purchase. Looking forward to your next video!
You are just awesome
The info you provide in a fabulously understandable way!
Thank you x
Great tutorial and love ur videos. I only do bags and considering upgrading to semi or industrial machine. Im considering in getting a cylinder arm machine as it would be easier to manage gussets and other types of hard areas. I’ve always wonder you and others manage to sew bags using a table top machine with no arm. Would a cylinder arm industrial be too much of a beast ? I only use vinyls for now and maybe some thin leather. The cylinder arm machine also has an aluminum removable table so it would also be a table top. Would like you thoughts. Tyty. ❤
I wish I could help you here, but I don't know :( I've never used a cylinder arm machine.
Thank you
ohmygawwd! i am so glad i looked at this video because you have helped me make up my mind about getting a Juki! I AM NOT GETTING ONE!
I bought one based on your demo!
Woot!!! Congrats on your new machine!
I sure hope my dealer puts my order in before your video goes viral!
HAH! This one's been out for a long time now, so I think you're safe. Janome doesn't know I exist :P
I have the HD9, and I love her. But, if you are doing leather or vinyl, just know this, the presser foot does not have a high clearance. This is why I bought a Juki 1541s when I work with thick materials
I was looking at the 1541s as well for bag making using repurposed denim jeans and such. Also, vinyl.
@rrjohn5 It will work great for that. The 1541s is a fantastic sewing machine, and it's quiet, but it loves thick materials. I hope that you also have a semi-industrial sewing machine just in case u are doing cotton for the lining. U might already know this, but the 1181n it's good on light and medium weight. This is just my opinion :)
@@sonialovesewing2396 Good advice! I actually have a domestic- Janome Skyline S7, which I love. She’s got her own custom table. But… thick fabric is a no-go for her. I sew all kinds of things like quilting, garments, baby items, bags… whatever strikes my fancy sewing is my therapy, as you probably also know 😊. I really want to be able to sew heavy materials, so that’s why I’m eyeing the 1541s. Jukie Junkies (which is way too far to visit) suggested that one. Doing my research. Thanks for the feedback!!
@rrjohn5 Wow, that's nice! I only know how to sew bags. I wish u all the best. Thank u for your response 🌷
Thank you! Great video! I have the HD9 and love it! I had been wondering if I should “upgrade” to an actual industrial down the road. This video makes me think that I might not need to. It’s a little thing but I love adjusting the stitch length with a mechanical knob rather than the up/down buttons for a digital display that I had on my old domestic. I have used Tex 45 in mine but was a little chicken to try something heavier even though it uses the Tex 45 just fine. I didn’t know about increasing the stitch length even more when going to the thicker thread and fabrics. I’m going to have to try some Tex 75/80. Thanks!
Yeah give the Tex 75 a try. The one thing I should have mentioned in the video is I don't think the thread cutter is good enough for the thicker threads. I tried toward the end, after putting the camera away, and it didn't fully cut the bobbin part. Not really a big deal for me in any case.
Thank you for the video. Stitch quality/consistency is so important. Inconsistent stitches make things look trashy, not in a good way:)
I don't have this machine (YET) -- I'm still using a Janome HD3000. But another advantage over the Juki is that you can prop it up on books and have a free-arm to topstitch around a relatively small bag. Anyway, thanks for the video. Now I REALLY want one!
ooooh neat idea!!! I have gotten so used to sewing without a free arm that I don't even think about it anymore.
Love love love my hd9. Have had it for 4 years and have been on the search for additional presser feet. Any leads on getting 1/8” compensating or narrow presser feet. The ones from wawak don’t seem to work.
They do not appear to apply the correct pressure to keep the stitches looking uniform. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. I did purchase the leather add on kit with the teflon and roller foot.
I have the Juki 1181N and the Juki Dx7 (tons of stitches on the DX7 but not a lot of thick material power) was thinking about getting the HD9 or the Juki TL18. Thanks for the video, and for answering my questions 😊
Thanks for your video, what about the HD 1000 or 3000? Are those the same but newer models? Thanks
Love my hd9. I’ve had her for two years and no regrets. I have an extension table which gives me plenty of room like an industrial.
The reasons you listed about getting this instead of an industrial are exactly why I got my hd9. I can take it to be serviced and I can pack her up if needed. The all metal body and mechanisms are hard to come by in a domestic type machine. Also!!! The foot pedal is amazing. Not some tiny little thing that slides around. Won’t lie, that was my deciding factor 🤣🤣🤣
It’s truly a gem!
This was a great (and funny) review. I purchased a Bernina 790 Plus almost two years ago and am having serious doubts about my decision because, like you, I just don't make use of all the features, particularly the embroidery module. If I'm honest, I don't much care for the 9mm feed dog width because it doesn't feed the fabric well at the beginning of a seam even when using a straight stitch. Your video has got me entertaining the idea of getting a semi-industrial machine.
This may seem like an odd question, but when you sold your Continental M7, how did you accept payment for it (cash, Venmo, EFT of some sort)? I would love to sell my machine rather than trade it in, but I'm concerned about the form of payment to accept. Thank you!
I used cash. I sold using Facebook marketplace and oftentimes there's scammers. I'd rather stick to cold hard cash!
@@fiercekittenz Thank you!
Drooling - I’m a newbie to sewing machine sewing but want to do advanced projects. Coming from hand stitching leather …. I would love to get a machine like this but it’s waaaaaaay out of my price range since a) just starting out and b) it’s only a hobby currently - so I keep trying to learn and push my little singer hd to its max and probably beyond lol. Great video as usual!
It may be possible to find an older Singer Featherweight from before 1950-ish. A lot of people will restore and sell them. They're still fully functional and gosh darn effective! The pricing would be all over the place though seeing as they're antiques.
This is the most helpful advice I’ve gotten yet about getting a machine for bag-making, thank you! I have a used 20 year old 1600P that seems nearly identical to the HD9 - not sure the difference? Also been wondering if I need an upgrade to an industrial machine, and you’ve convinced me I do NOT. Cheers😃
I actually don't know the differences between the 1600P and the HD9. You're right that they look exactly the same! I wouldn't want to misspeak, so maybe someone here can chime in?
@@fiercekittenz The HD9 has a bigger bobbin than the 1600p, and I believe there is a difference in the upper tension, but other than that, they are basically the same machine.
I’ve had HD9 v1 since 2019 and love it. You didn’t touch on the fact that it has two thread paths. Also, do not be afraid of setting bottom (bobbin) tension when changing thread weights.
I kind of did but I may have edited it out. I remember recording a part where I talk about the separate bobbin winding thread path. I only dissuade people from mucking around with the bobbin tension, because you can wear out those screws. It also becomes a very inconsistent game of tug-a-war.
Great video! I love my HD9! Didn’t you do a video on the HD9, some time ago, too? Yes, yes, yes, needle size, thread, tension are keys to success!! Thank you for this!❤
I did a video on the Janome M7 Continental, which is what I sold so I could get this one. It just had so many features I never used. I have gotten SO USED to industrial workflows that going to a domestic, even a top of the line domestic, was driving me nuts.
@@fiercekittenz, thanks for clarifying. I completely agree with you. I have an M7, too, and would love to sell it, as I don’t use it like I thought I would! I really like the straightforwardness, as well as the strength, of the HD9. But, I’m also the person who loves her Pfaff 130-06, with the ‘coffee grinder’ attachment for a lot of my sewing. From the early 50’s, it’s a gorgeous, beautifully engineered machine that is so capable!! Thanks for this excellent video!
Thank you so much for the great review. So many reviews of this machine have involved set up or other things about the HD9. It was difficult to do a specific assessment of the stitch and the way it sews. As a costumer with a small studio set up, I was eyeing this to go along with the other machines I currently use. Like you, I don't have room for an industrial. My good higher end machines balk at the thickness I have with tutus, bodices, and corsets... so this would be perfect for those! I'm off to my dealership!
So as a costumer you'll probably respect the fact that I made 3 steel-boned corsets in a week using this machine. The corsets had duck canvas for the interlining, linen with shapeflex for the lining, brocade or vinyl (with shapeflex as well) for the exterior. That's a *LOT* especially when you consider the fact that I made them self-binding!
@@fiercekittenz OOOOooo heck yeah! I can hardly wait to see how it works with coutil. Some coutils are like sewing into cement! And thanks for the other machine mentions...if my dealer doesn't have the HD9...maybe someone in town has the others.
@@judyschwartz6728 if it helps at all, I have also done a corset with buckram! Not exactly coutil, but SUPER thick stuff.
@@fiercekittenz OMG you are a steely eyed sewing woman!
Great video! I have the Elna Elnita eF1 which is the same exact machine as this, but it’s in a very pretty pistachio green color! Have had her for a year- and she’s powerful, pretty and perfect!
OH WOW. I just looked up that one! Yes I love that color! Sometimes it's nice to have a splash of color. I know the HD9 has a limited edition version in black, but I went with the white so it wouldn't cause exposure issues while filming. It's so funny how there's the Janome HD9, the Elna Elnita EF1 AND now the Bernette b08 that are all the *exact same machine* but with different branding. I don't think the Bernette has officially released yet, but the pricing is roughly the same as the HD9. Amazon has the Elna EF1 listed as just shy of $1200 right now, which quite honestly is a steal.
There's also a Juki (I think the 2010q?) that is a semi-industrial straight stitch, but I don't have experience with it. I'll update the description to include all of these machines. No skin off my back seeing as how sewing brands haven't reached out to me ;) (they almost always want an exclusivity contract, which I refuse to sign).
The HD9 has the two thread paths for thick and thin, I don’t think the EF1 does. I do like the color though.
Bobbin chicken!!! That’s t-shirt worthy! 😂😂
Sad to say I didn't invent the term :( I don't know who originally coined it, but my friend RogueStitches has a sticker that's funny as heck on her Etsy shop! Here's the link: www.etsy.com/listing/1457870055/you-win-bobbin-chicken-sticker-sewing?gpla=1&gao=1&
I have kissin' cousin to the HD9. It cal Janome 6700P. Also a semi industrial with more bells a whistles. I can go through 10 layers of denim without batting an eye. The 6700p is computerized and has lots of stitches which i do use especially on making a decorative top stitch. I love my machine.
@@wonder_wendy wow, not my experience with the 6700. I love my machine but she’ll only take me so far with my bag making before I get an ‘emergency stop’ or other warning, then I have to switch to my 1600P to finish the multiple layer seams.
It's the zig-zag capabilities that I would worry about when it comes to getting that machine - just from a bag maker's perspective of course! Having that side-to-side in the system can lead to wobbly looking topstitches. I've never gotten a proper, straight, CLEAN stitch from a machine that can do zig-zag.
I can’t believe you sew on carpeting I drop so many pins, etc. I also have a Continental M7 and it is a real workhorse. I broke my Bernina 750QE making bags. Shaft broke, they tried to fix it, but to no avail
@@dianedoherty3655 I have the 770QE and decided I didn’t want to break that machine even though it is advertised to go through 10 layers of denim….hahaha. I bought the HD 9
So, my issue is… in bag making… I like to use repurposed denim and my Janome Skyline S7 laughs at me when I get to the last few bulky low-to-high-to-low seams, even with a hump jumper. I love me Skyline. I am a quilter, bag maker and crafter. So…. I’ve felt like I’ve needed to get an industrial. How how the HD9 do with low to high to low seams?? I’d like to see that.
It does fine. I showed the humper jumper tool at one point in the video. That's what you need to use when sewing over tall bumps like that.
@@fiercekittenz yes, i have one and use it faithfully. 😉👍🏻 Thanks for taking time to reply!!
This is very helpful. Thanks!
OKAY..I WOULD LOVE TO WORK WITH THIS MACHINE, SIMPLY BECAUSE WHEN IT'S TIME FOR ME TO DO AN UPGRADE, I WILL KNOW WHAT TO GET. I WONDER WILL THEY HAVE THIS MACHINE AT A JOANN'S OR WILL I HAVE TO GO TO A JAMOME DEALER TO PLAY WITH IT. (I HAVE A MEASLY SINGER 4411HD WHICH IS OF COURSE A BEGINNER MACHINE-BEEN SEWING FOR 3 YEARS NOW) SO I WILL KNOW WHEN I DO GET A CHANCE TO UPGRADE I WILL KNOW WHAT TO GET. THE JANOME HD9 IS AMAZING!
You need to head to a dealer, sadly. This is definitely more of an investment than the kind of beginner Janomes you can find in retail stores. It'll be worth it though to go test drive it!
3:04 Is that Pesto the baby King Penguin sensation from Australia? Great video as always. The Janome HD 9 was about $800 more expensive in my area than a Juki TL 18, but I’ve heard the opposite is true in other places 😮
BAHAHAHA YES!!! It's Pesto!!! I tried to sneak in a couple of memes. He's in there two times. I also cut a Pixar-rated ACOTAR joke :D
@@fiercekittenz Your humor makes our small bag making community more human and welcoming, and I think we all need that right now 💕
It's not actually that hard to bring an industrial in for service, at least a flatbed. You just tip the head back and yoink it out of the table. A cylinder bed is more of a trick since it's actually bolted to the table. For a flatbed though, any problem that doesn't involve the motor losing all its magic smoke is just a matter of hauling in the head; the table and everything else can stay put.
I do enjoy my Brother Nouvelle 1500 though. I actually never realized how much nicer the thread cutter is on the semi-industrial machines until I saw someone use one of the domestic ones and the machine just sat there gronking and grinding for 5 seconds before finally cutting the thread. I'd go nuts if I had to put up with that. You can get thread cutters on industrials too, btw, it's just that most people gravitate towards the base models without them because they get sticker shock at the idea of spending $2500 or whatever on a machine instead of the $250 they're used to for a basic domestic, and I kind of don't blame them. The Juki/JIN NA-11UT is a good example, it's roughly the same as the 1181 but with a direct drive motor and a thread cutter.
I knew you could get motors to auto-lower/raise the needle for industrials, but I didn't know about the cutters! I'm so used to pulling and snipping at this point that it's not a big deal for me either way.
I will say that I know you can unbolt them from the table, but they're still really heavy. I have had a double mastectomy PLUS the hip replacement, so I have lifetime lift restrictions :(
@@fiercekittenz Yeah they're a bit of a lift still, that's for sure!
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