I purchased this for sewing lightweight cloth. The reason for this particular model was the multiple stitches. I didn’t realize how wide this machine could sew until I sampled some of the stitches. The wide 7 mil stitch makes them stand out.
The machine is very quiet.
I wound a bobbin first thing out. That was a complete success.
However I forgot to remove the thread from the spring tension and threaded the machine and it sewed perfect except I notice it pulled tight when I went to removed it from the machine. Upon investigation I noticed the misthreading and threaded it correctly. It sewed perfect again and no tight pull out from the machine.
This machine doesn’t have a pressure foot pressure adjustment.
The light on the machine is very bright and clear.
The extension table is a very nice size. I didn’t think I would use it but I’m positive that will come in handy.
The TS200Q has a small foot print for a full sized machine.
All these machines look like they are made of the same materials but after receiving and using this machine, there is a big difference .
My other sewing machines were a riccar mechanical and a brother pacesetter ult2001. This machine is in between the two and will replace them nicely.
The Riccar being mechanical was simple the brother is much more complicated - the Janome is simply easy to achieve the same results as both my old machines. The Janome doesn’t have the built in scissors but I won’t miss it- the manual thread cutter on the Janome is super sharp and convenient for my type of sewing.
Plain and simple, good quality and easy to use with good features for most sewing needs.
Great product for ease of use, have used it for weeks now and runs very well. A little louder than my older Janome, but not onerously, so. I like the ease and simplicity of using other types of stitching. Sturdy but not heavy - easily moved it from the first floor table to my 2nd floor sewing room.