Janome MOD-8933 Serger with Lay-In Threading, 3 and 4 Thread Convertible with Differential Feed

Love my new serger. mine was too old. This one is a basic one but does all I need it to do, and the price is fantastic. It does the basic serging I do. I didn't find it too dificult to thread. All sergers are a pain to thread. It has a nice tension to start out with so no need to change it.

So easy to operate, great results. No problems.

I've only played with the machine for about 20 minutes (will post more once I've had some more time with the machine). Here are some immediate thoughts to consider. There is no storage case for the two screwdrivers, needles and tweezers that come with the machine. The machine cover is basically a fancy garbage bag. The upper knife really has to be pushed hard to then turn the knob. It's awkward to do. I do like the differential feed. It does lack a free arm. This doesn't bother me but some people might have a problem with it. The lower loopers don't appear to be any more difficult to thread than most sergers. Set up appears to be very similar to my 30+ year old Singer serger. The machine itself is bigger/wider than my older serger. Serges beautifully. Sewing is as quiet as any other machine I have. Switching to a rolled hem is a snap. Machine is heavy enough to be sturdy. The internal parts I can see appear to all be metal except for the knob on the cutting width. Update 5/17/16: This thing is more noisy than my older serger from the 80s when going at high speeds. The lower looper is a bit of a challenge to get threaded but it is not impossible. Still serging like a champ. Update 9/8/16: After using this for a few months, I still love it. The tension does manage to shake itself out of whack but it's easy to fix by just adjusting a knob or two. I think it's from the vibration of the machine. Still no major problems with the machine. Very happy with it overall. Update 10/10/18: This thing is a tank. Zero issues at all with the mechanics of it.

Love it! So glad I finally decided to get it. It's fast and it's not too loud.

I've had a Janome sewing machine for years. It's been a gem and I've had no problems. When I decided to buy a serger, I naturally looked for a Janome. I'm so glad I did. It's another gem. It was already threaded, but the spools have very little thread. I tied my new large spools onto the small spools thread ends and gently pulled the new thread through all the twists and turns. That way, I didn't have to figure out how to thread up each of the 4 new threads. As long as you pull gently, that should work for you too. Great value per price.

Love my new serger. I sew quite a bit and this seems to be quite a nice serger.

I debated and researched a fair amount, before deciding on this overlocker. I have not been disappointed, thus far. I also have a Janome Mod 15 digital machine, which I love. So, that was the deciding factor. Janome makes quality, easy-to-use machines. I have used the serger, mostly, for making canvas bags for ministry. It sews through canvas and webbing like butter! I am very pleased with my purchase, overall. The threading seems intimidating, at first, but is really not that bad. I am a first time serger-user but an experienced sewer. Hope this helps!

I had such high hopes. I loved the reviews of Janome machines. The Mod 8933 is a pretty machine, feels sturdy... But sooo many problems with mine! Starting with unboxing: I was aware the machine would be already threaded so I unboxed carefully. It was threaded but the thread spools were all over the place and machine threads were twisted. I tried to turn the wheel. No go. Then I go to the instruction booklet to thread it myself. I spent over 4 hours threading, rethreading, cursing, crying... (you know the scene). Most frustrating..... Manual directions are so vague in areas that are important. Threading the lower looper was....horrifying! (You Tube videos are varied and unclear as well) I did get it running, but at hazard. Stitches would gather if the tensions were set at anything over "1". And the adjustments I tried still made sub-par stitches (there was space between material and edge of serged seam). Just in case you think I'm a whiner, I have solid backup. I asked a sewing machine mechanic to come look at this machine... She was visibly frustrated with the threading process, calling it the most difficult serger she'd ever tried to thread... then when she finally got it sewing the thread broke. Again and again. She offered a very professional and sensible recommendation, however: Return it. I did.

Oui bonne achat bonne performance et facile à comprendre

Hasta ahora mi máquina funciona bien, como es la primera ves que tengo una over si se me complicó un poco enhebrar el hilo, pero no fue tan difícil. Al cambiar el hilo se me reventaba mucho, pero después de investigar descubrí que se usa un hilo diferente y mas delgado. Estoy satisfecho con la compra.

Excelente calidad correspondiente a la marca, ya viene enhebrada y con 4 pequeños carretes que facilitan su uso

Excelente máquina.

Es una buena compra me gustó mucho la calida de la máquina, recomiendo ampliamente está marca