The diversity of types and functions distinguishes Japanese sewing machines of the make Janome. Using these sewing machines, you can embody any ideas: to embroider the letters of the alphabet, to create a text box and to set your own parameters of a backstitch. The comfort of your work will be created by many accessories. In case of malfunction of the most popular models Janome, consider our troubleshooting table below.
| Condition | Cause |
|---|---|
| The needle thread breaks. | 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. |
| 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. | |
| 3. The needle is bent or blunt. | |
| 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. | |
| 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set properly under (drawn to the rear of) the presser foot when sewing is starting. | |
| 6. The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished. | |
| 7. The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle. | |
| The bobbin thread breaks. | 1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder. |
| 2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder. | |
| 3. The bobbin is damaged and doesn’t turn smoothly. | |
| 4. The thread is wound loosely on the bobbin. | |
| The needle breaks. | 1. Needle is incorrectly inserted. |
| 2. The needle is bent or blunt. | |
| 3. The needle clamp screw is too loose. | |
| 4. A proper foot is not used. | |
| 5. The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished. | |
| 6. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn. | |
| The needle thread loops. | 1. The needle thread tension is too loose. |
| 2. The needle size is not suitable for the thread. | |
| Skipped stitches | 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. |
| 2. The needle is bent or blunt. | |
| 3. The needle and/or thread are not suitable for the fabric being sewn. | |
| 4. A blue needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics. | |
| 5. The needle thread is not threaded properly. | |
| 6. A poor quality needle is used. | |
| Seam puckering | 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. |
| 2. The needle thread is not threaded properly. | |
| 3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. | |
| 4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric. | |
| * Use a stabilizer for very fine fabrics. | |
| The cloth is not fed smoothly. | 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. |
| 2. The stitches are too fine. | |
| 3. The feed dog was not raised after being lowered. | |
| The machine does not work. | 1. The machine is not plugged in. |
| 2. Thread is caught in the hook race. | |
| 3. The bobbin winder spindle is still in the winding position. | |
| Patterns are distorted. | 1. The stitch is not balanced. |
| The buttonhole is not sewn well. | 1. The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn. |
| 2. Interfacing is not being used with stretch fabrics. | |
| Noisy operation | 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. |
| 2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder. |