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Janome 5500

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Type of sewing machine: electromechanical; Shuttle: oscillating; Loop formation: semi-automatic; Number of stitches: 14; Number of loops: 1; Sewing speed (st/min): 600; free arm; Presser foots: zipper foot; Weight (kg): 5.8;
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Janome 5500
Type:electromechanical
A loop:semi-automatic
Shuttle:oscillating
Number of lines:14
Number of loops:1
Stitch:length 4 mm, width 5 mm
All specifications
Specifications 5500
Main
Type of sewing machineelectromechanical
Shuttleoscillating
Loop formationsemi-automatic
Technical specs
Number of stitches14
Number of loops1
Max. stitch length4 mm
Max. stitch width5 mm
Max. presser foot height6 mm
Sewing speed600 st/min
Features
Featuresreverse stitching
free arm
twin needle sewing
Adjustment options
Adjustmentsthread tension
disabling differential bottom feed
Included presser feet
Presser footsuniversal foot
zipper foot
blind hem foot
More specs
Power sourcepower through mount
Power consumption85 W
Weight5.8 kg
Added to E-CatalogJanuary 2013
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Janome 5500 sewing machine is an electromechanical model praised for its affordable price and simplicity, making it ideal for beginners. It offers 14 stitch options and features like reverse stitching and twin needle sewing. Users appreciate its ability to handle various fabrics, from organza to denim, although it struggles with very stretchy knitwear and dense fabrics like triple-layered taffeta. Some concerns include the plastic paw holder and the absence of central feeders in the feed comb. Despite minor issues like vibration affecting the light bulb, the machine is considered a good value for everyday sewing needs.
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Wanted to buy, but refused and bought another machine.
3 November 2015 
Pay attention to the paw holder, it must be metal.
Beautiful name
While new, and do not know how to sew, you may not notice the shortcomings. But, the plastic paw holder is no good. A feed comb without central feeders, in general, one of the main elements is cut down to disgrace.
 i recommend it don't buy
great model, I really liked it
14 January 2019 
I've been sewing for a couple of years. The cost is low, and the quality is quite decent. I'm a beginner - the simplicity of the model is also a plus! Very satisfied. I recommend it!
Price, work quality, simplicity!
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use Janome 5500 more than year
For a beginner or for everyday needs, it's more than enough
19 May 2017 
Excellent machine! I've been using it for the third year now. It "handles" everything from organza and fine crepe chiffon to denim folded four times. The variety of stitches allows for embroidery. Once, I tried to sew triple-layered taffeta with it, but it didn't work. It seems to be due to the very dense weave of the fabric.
It worked for three years without adjustment. Now it’s just a mess. I sewed a ton of things on it. I would say that for such a price it is just a gift.
Vibration turns off the light bulb. I don’t like the stitching on very stretchy knitwear - it turns out uneven and loops.
use Janome 5500 more than year
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