JanomeHD-5000 Black Edition Heavy-Duty Sewing Machine with Aluminum Body, 18 Stitches, Free Arm, and Built-In Needle Threader

I don't sew. But my husband does and he loves this! Got it as a Christmas present for him. Huge upgrade from his Brother machine. The ladies from the sewing guild give him such lovely compliments on his upgradef sewing machine.

Excellent product! Researched quite a bit a chose this as a result. I have been very pleased so far.

I bought this machine specifically to work on a leather jacket. Some of the seams were too thick and heavy for my regular machine to handle, which I found out the hard way. After viewing several lists of best heavy duty machines, I went with this model. So far, it has performed like a champ, easily punching through all but one seam—and to be fair to it, this seam was very thick and stiffened with leather glue.I recommend the Janome HD to anyone looking for an affordable machine capable of sewing garment weight leather.

I use this sewing machine mostly for bags, gear, etc. I used to own a Brother but it would break needles and wouldn't lift the foot high enough for me to squeeze bulky materials through. This Janome is brilliant and does everything I need. 100% BIFL.

Bought this to sew upholstery, the needle came positioned to the left of center. I tried doing research to see if it could be adjusted and discovered the crazy lack of support from the manufacturer. Seems it would be a decent machine if the quality was more consistent. I discovered there was no way to adjust the needle position easily (I went through all the stitch positions to see and no luck). I can’t even find internal parts diagrams so I can manually fix it and to even have to do all of that on a machine out the box is wild. In addition when you call for service they tell you to call the “local dealer”. Singer would never.

I just Received my machine today and have already started to use it. This machine is a workhorse! It has seen through several layers of fleece with ease. It is not loud. It sews so smoothly! Best purchase so far!

I liked that it was packaged well. Plastic covering was torn off most of the heavy duty box. Items inside mostly okay. Quilt equipment box not secure and open . Everything, seems okay. Only major complaint is pkg. Of needles not labeled by sizes included. Or any knowledge of where to purchase other sizes of needles from microfiber to leather needles. Better photos of the instructions for threading the black machine . The motor sounds more powerful, different pitch to the sound compared to my 5 year old Sears Kenmore machine. 6 fewer speciality stitches but the majority of the ones I use. Presser foot feet are not labeled either. You need to show top and side view photos too. Not impressed with the light, needs to be an LED , brighter and needs light on both sides of the needle. A light shinning down from the arm or motor side of the needle towards the needle/presser foot/sewing area. Also, needed are 1/4" markings out from the needle to the right for at least 3" if not 4". Cannot comment on other parts , like the ease of use of the button hole attachment, only had the machine less than 24 hours. Basically, easy to use and smooth operation. Would like to have the speed control like on my Kenmore. Prefer a dial control over the slide buttons for width and stitch length. They are stiff and hard to move/change. I do like the wider back lever, but it too is stiff. Not complicated. Updated: 8/30/24, not impressed as I was. It is definitely NOT HEAVY-DUTY. will not go through 4 layers of denim, even with a #19 leather needle. Threads always breaking , both top and bottom. Skipping stitches. Takes 2 1/2 hours to hem two pairs of blue jeans. On my Kenmore I can do 6-8 pairs of jeans in that time. It stalls out, if you stop to aline your garment to stitch more, you have to turn the knob to get it going each time. And it doesn't have a side to side adjustment for the needle position. The dial for the stitch style change is difficult to turn, does not dial smoothly. The bobbin winder is hidden inside where you cannot watch as you fill nor does it automatically stop when the bobbin is full. This HB-5000BE DOES NOT LIVE UP TO IT'S ADVERTISED HYPE!. Needle package provided does not tell you which size or type of needle is included in the package provided nor where to get the additional needles. I have been using my home sewing machine needles I use on my Kenmore. But they seem to still be to long. I thought I was getting a good sturdy machine. Very sad., now. 9 06/24, the bobbin winder has now quit working. Always had trouble getting it in place to start winding. Now it won't even engage. I have a business, Alterations, but now I can't even use this piece of foreign JUNK! I Now will have to find a repairman, since I cannot contact Janome through this App. No way to contact them. No email address. No chat room, no phone number. Sorry I couldn't buy another Sears sewing machine. At least it didn't break down/not work easily from the beginning. I need a reliable sewing machine. Not a piece of JUNKBRING THE MAKING OF YOUR MACHINES TO AMERICA. AMERICAN MADE ONLY.

I love love love my Janome!!! Great sewing machine