Janome 1200D

It's good – This is a good machine. I wanted a machine to overlock and coverstitch and this machine does that. It's saves space, and i don't need to have ten spools of every colour to cover two machines or have to take them from one machine to use on another. I do have to do a bit of rethreading for changeover from overlocker to coverstitch but it's minimal and quite straightforward. The stitches look nice and the auto tensions are really quite good with only minor tweaking needed on some fabrics

The only reason I'm giving four stars not five is that this machine is quite noisy and vibrates quite a bit, compared to my last overlocker that was very stable and solid. Overall I'm happy with this machine .

The perfect overlocker in so many ways! – While a new addition to my sewing room, I've had the previous model for a couple of years and found it to be the perfect overlocker for what I need, so I had no hesitation to buy the 1200D (sight unseen) when upgrading the sewing room, and of course, it hasn't disappointed. Upon unpacking this machine I ran a few short test strips then dived in and made a knit top...perfection!! just as I expected this baby sailed through this project as expected so I wasn't disappointed at all. Next project is on the cutting table and there are several more in the queue.

For anyone having threading problems, including breakages, do yourself a favour, pour a beverage of choice (coffee or tea, of course!) and sit down with the owners manual and thread the machine 'exactly' how it's shown. All overlockers need to be threaded in a certain order otherwise there will be thread breakages....but...if you suffer a breakage, pull 'all' thread out of the machine and start again because it broke for a reason, so don't tie off and run with the same problem. That only leads to more frustration!

Missing stitches are caused by incorrect needles and/or tension and the tension guide is just that...a guide!! your fabric might be completely different from what the manufacturer used to set those guides, so don't hesitate to adjust the tension.

The 1200D is super easy to thread, a robust, high speed machine with such a variety of options that it will find a place in so many sewing rooms and be well used and liked.

I would also highly recommend this machine to any skill level but if you are a new overlocker owner, just take your time to learn this wonderful machine and all it can do. You won't be disappointed!

Very versitle overlocker/coverstitch machine – I am a professional dressmaker specialising in evening wear and alterations. With so many jersey evening dresses finished with cover stitch I needed a machine that would do a variety of stitches. This is not for the novice sewing person. It takes practice to thread, adjust tension and swap from coverstitch, overlock and lock stitch. The versatility is very handy once you get it right. The stitch quality is as good as any professional industrial machine

I purchased this machine reluctantly as in the past most janome sewing machines I worked with were great until you worked on them for long continuous periods especially in hot weather. Then the threads would snap and tension would go haywire... This happens on hot humid days with this machine even after a good clean. It is also a little fussy with thread quality. No cheap thread! It will break on you. All other times it's perfect.

I had tried out 5 other brands of multi use overlockers before buying this one. I found this one sewed a variety of fabrics types and weights well with no or few skipped stitches.

I was very impressed with the types of professional stitch finishes it does. I am yet to come across a stretch garment alteration I can not replicate with it.

I did find the 4 thread overlock did not have same 'strechyness' with Lycra than my old bernina but overall a good versitle machine.

I love this machine!!! – It takes a little time getting to know any machine, but when you do get to know the Janome 1200 d professional you will love this machine. Easy to thread and so many stitch options. Other then for buttons and sippers I never use my sewing machine. I own two of these sergers and I couldn't be happier. I use one for top stitch mostly or if I'm needing two colors on one garment. I also love all the fun feet you can buy for it, so many possibilities. I highly recommend this machine for any skill level.

Beware – This 1200 D is a lemon, always re-threading, breaking needles. poor sewing , spoiling fabric, I have had this machine back several times for re-adjustment it goes good for a short time. I would not recommend this to home sewers as you need to be a rocket scientist to work it. I have resorted to just using sewing machine for hemming as its too much hassle with overlocker. I intent to go with another brand

Everything, expensive too complicated, poor performance, wrecking fabric