Janome Jem Gold 660 Portable Sewing Machine (White)

Got it for my son. His review:"A novice sewer, I've only ever used one other sewing machine, a Brother, while doing everything else by hand. Forget that! I've had the Jem Gold (omg I love the name) sewing machine for about a month and made a couple of projects and done a few exercises with it. So far, no problems at all.PROS++The light above the needle is super helpful.+Winding bobbins, easy peasy, automatically stops when full.+Little needle threader is also super hepful!+(?)Must say I don't actually understand what is happening when I catch the bobbin thread with my needle thread before sewi

I was looking for a good, basic sewing machine for doing the odd repair on garments or household items. I didn't foresee doing embroidery or anything complicated. Inexpensive machines that I saw in stores were just plain cheap: lightweight, badly made, with obtuse instruction manuals and flimsy accessories. Similar models online got indifferent or negative reviews.I decided to spend a little bit more than I'd originally planned and see what else was available. Zeroed in on this machine because it had nothing less than a 4-star review. I'm very happy with my purchase! The machine is everything

As a beginner looking for my first machine, I wanted good value for money. I needed a portable machine for my sewing class, but I also wanted something sturdy & reliable that I would be able to use for a long time. After poring over reviews, I decided on the Jem Gold and it turned out to be just what I wanted. It's a 3/4 size machine but it works like a full-size one - in fact, the full-size Singers that I used at those one-day classes at a certain large fabric store chain seem flimsy & cheap in comparison. I'm interested in garment-making & according to my instructor, this should do pretty mu

This is a great little machine and truly only weighs in at 12 lbs. I can carry it anywhere, which is great for quilting and sewing groups. It takes the same feet as my big Janome so I didn't have to purchase anything extra. It offers a couple of extra stitches whereas many of these lightweights only use a straight stitch. I am totally sold. I also think this would be a great gift for a young person just beginning to sew.

I have to accept that this machine is not my Bernina, and say that I appreciate it for the reason I bought it. A lightweight travel machine to take to classes. Biggest thing I don't like is the inability to adjust stitch length. Only 3 choices. A fine little machine for simple sewing, however, and I do use it

Purchased for a friend per my recommendation and she doesn't have an Amazon account. She loves it! Great new sewer machine. I have purchased 8 Janome sewing machines in the past 10 years... for myself and as gifts. They are EXTREMELY well made and are real workhorse machines. I use two Pro models in my small home business and they ALWAYS perform and require very little maintenance. I do not recommend the Gem series for heavy duty sewing... but for quilting and dressmaking ... they can't be beat! Buy 10 Janomes instead of one Bernina or Viking and you will be happier and have less issues!!!!

This sturdy little machine fits neatly into a medium gym duffle bag. It's compact, lightweight size make it an excellent choice for home sewing and as a workshop take along. The stitch quality is excellent, and despite its small size; this machine does not wobble even with fast sewing. I love it!

I'm a novice sewer and use this machine for crafts and the occasional quilt. I bought this machine to replace an older one and I love it! The instructions book is very straight forward and easy to follow, the machine worked great with very minimal set-up (just attach the spool holder), the bobbin winder works great. The drop-in bobbin is super easy to set up, it's never jammed on me, and the clear cover makes it easy to see when you are running out of thread.Overall, this is a great basic machine that will make short work of any project for a sewing hobbyist.