Janome - A Guide to Janome Sewing + Janome Products

Janome sewing machines have been around for more than 80 years.  In the time since the founding, Janome has been at the forefront of innovations in programmable sewing machines and high precision products.  Janome introduced the Memory 7 in 1979, making it the first computer programmable sewing machine for home use.  Janome also introduced the Memory Craft 8000 in 1990, the first professional grade embroidery machine for the home.

Janome takes its name from a Japanese term meaning "eye of the snake." Janome sewing machines featured round bobbins instead of traditional shuttle style bobbins.  According to the legend, the Japanese people thought the bobbins looked like snake eyes. 

Today's Janome sewing machines are some of the most technologically advanced, user-friendly machines for the home market.  The Janome Memory Craft 9500 features touch screen controls and 98 different stitch designs to choose from.  The programmable machine allows you to create your own embroidery designs using a PC card.

If you're looking for a more traditional sewing-supplies machine, the Janome 4619 Limited Edition may be the model you're looking for.  If you're looking for an overlock machine, the Janome Mylock Serger/Overlock Machine is considered to be easy to use and precise.  You may find this machine is easier to thread than many of the machines on the market thanks to the color-coded thread guides.