Janome L 394
 | Outdated Product A powerful and easy-to-use sewing machine is suitable for both beginners and professionals and will please with its original design. The model received a strong metal case, a swinging vertical shuttle for feeding the bottom thread and a semi-automatic method for forming a loop. A foot pedal is used to adjust the sewing speed, and a detachable sleeve platform is useful for working with sleeves, cylindrical items of clothing and hard-to-reach places. Thanks to high power and flexible settings, you can work with even the most complex products and fabrics of different degrees of density - from silk to knitwear and genuine leather. Janome L 394 allows you to adjust the stitch length (up to 4 mm), zigzag width (up to 5 mm), thread tension and presser foot pressure on the fabric. Moreover, the ri...se of the foot is double here, up to a total of 11 mm. A total of 21 sewing operations are available with work, knit, overlock, decorative and hemming stitches. For example, with hidden lines, you will always quickly and efficiently sew trousers, skirts, and with overlock lines, you will process the cut of the product, excluding its blooming. The package includes various paws (universal, for sewing in zippers, for satin stitching and for buttonholes), a ripper, a set of needles, bobbins, etc. For more convenient use, use the illumination of the working area, a carrying handle and a hard case for storage and transportation. |
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Janome L 394
Type:electromechanical
A loop:semi-automatic
Shuttle:oscillating
Number of lines:21
Number of loops:1
Stitch:length 4 mm, width 5 mm
A powerful and easy-to-use sewing machine is suitable for both beginners and professionals and will please with its original design. The model received a strong metal case, a swinging vertical shuttle for feeding the bottom thread and a semi-automatic method for forming a loop. A foot pedal is used to adjust the sewing speed, and a detachable sleeve platform is useful for working with sleeves, cylindrical items of clothing and hard-to-reach places.
Thanks to high power and flexible settings, you can work with even the most complex products and fabrics of different degrees of density - from silk to knitwear and genuine leather. Janome L 394 allows you to adjust the stitch length (up to 4 mm), zigzag width (up to 5 mm), thread tension and presser foot pressure on the fabric. Moreover, the rise of the foot is double here, up to a total of 11 mm.
A total of 21 sewing operations are available with work, knit, overlock, decorative and hemming stitches. For example, with hidden lines, you will always quickly and efficiently sew trousers, skirts, and with overlock lines, you will process the cut of the product, excluding its blooming. The package includes various paws (universal, for sewing in zippers, for satin stitching and for buttonholes), a ripper, a set of needles, bobbins, etc. For more convenient use, use the illumination of the working area, a carrying handle and a hard case for storage and transportation.
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Specifications L 394
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Model overview based on user reviews
The Janome L 394 sewing machine is highly praised for its reliability and versatility, making it suitable for various types of fabric, from chiffon to heavy coats. Users appreciate its durable metal construction and classic design, likening its reliability to that of a Kalashnikov. Despite its weight, it remains stable during use and is easy to maintain and repair. A common critique is the absence of a power button, which some users have addressed by making modifications. The machine is described as a workhorse, with many users having used it for years without significant issues. While the built-in lamp is considered weak, it can be replaced. Overall, the Janome L 394 is valued for its practicality and durability, with users expressing high satisfaction and recommending it for both beginners and experienced sewers.
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Cons
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I’ve been using it since 1998, almost every day, it’s a workhorse, heavy and very durable, the lamp burned out once and now the plug that goes to the drive is dying, but this is after 22 years of operation and due to the fact that there is no off button, I have to constantly use it turn off the plug or socket. sews everything: from chiffon to winter jackets unkillable there is no off button, I had to buy a buttonhole foot, the original one is not convenient  Natalya Zhalyuzeva: use Janome L 394 more than year |
a worthwhile machine, if I had the chance to choose again, I would choose it. universal for different types of fabric, made of metal and not plastic, practical and durable. classic type. It weighs 9 kg. It doesn’t jump, it’s repairable, but it doesn’t break yet. If necessary, you can repair it yourself; it can be easily disassembled. Like Podolsk and seagull. the lamp is weak, but it can be replaced, everything can be easily remade if you have your hands. For me there are no disadvantages, install the switches, buttons, etc., the motor is more powerful... use Janome L 394 more than year |
It is very important to lubricate correctly and on time. And never, ever, after finishing a seam, do not break the thread with your hands, but only with scissors, otherwise you will have to take the machine for repair. No matter how extremely reliable it would be. Whoever bought this machine can only envy you. This is a very reliable machine. The main thing is to use it correctly, and you will never take it to the workshop. In terms of reliability, it can only be compared with a Kolashnikov assault rifle. There is one big drawback, it doesn't have a power button, but it can be easily fixed. |
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