More and more modern women decide to purchase a sewing machine for use at home. You don't have to go to a tailor to hem your pants or mend a hole. One of the popular trademarks in this area is Janome. Sewing machines of this brand are made in Taiwan. Although the manufacturing company itself belongs to Japan.
The Janome Juno sewing machine allows you to perform such important tasks in everyday life as hemming trousers, processing a section of fabric or sewing a dress. It is easy to operate, reliable, and has a large number of operations.
Model overview
The Janome Juno 513 sewing machine can be used by both professional seamstresses and inexperienced housewives. It is easy to operate, its functions and settings are intuitive. And to deal with all the intricacies of the work will help the attached instruction manual. The available set of stitches will be enough to complete all the work at home.
Light weight (only 7 kg) allows you to carry the machine to any convenient place. And it needs quite a bit due to its small dimensions (length 44 cm, width 23 cm, height 35 cm). Sewing threads enter the needle threader automatically, which facilitates the work process. High efficiency of work is achieved due to the graphite lubricant mixture. Durable plastic, from which the body of the machine is made, will protect the surface from damage and accidental mechanical scratches (chips, cracks).
The price of Janome Juno 513 is in the range of 7-8 thousand rubles.
Dignity of the model
The Janome Juno 513 machine belongs to the middle class of electromechanical equipment. Thanks to an expanded set of options, it is able to perform a wider range of actions. Along with a good package, the machine has the following advantages that distinguish it from the basic models:
The thread is entered automatically
It is possible to adjust the length (width) of a stitch or zigzag
Electric pedal speeds up work
The bobbin is wound automatically
Removable sleeve platform available
You can sew a double stitch with a twin needle
The workplace is additionally highlighted
Balancing seams when working with knitted fabrics
Lower feed reinforced
The lower conveyor can be turned off
Hearing about so many virtues, it's hard not topay attention to the Janome Juno 513 model. In addition, it has no minuses. The only thing that can be attributed to the shortcomings is the lack of a protective case.
Package
When purchasing a Janome Juno 513 sewing machine, the package will include the following parts:
Multi-fabric foot (universal)
Blindstitch foot
Buttonhole foot (this happens in semi-automatic mode)
Zipper foot
Set of needles
Bobbins
Evaporator
This is a list of the parts that the customer will find in the box with the machine.
Specifications
Janome Juno 513 refers to electromechanical machines. This means that it has an electric drive. But the machine is controlled mechanically. For this, mechanical regulators are used, which are located on the front side of the case for ease of use. The sewing speed can be changed by pressing the foot controller.
The electric drive is powered by a 220 V mains supply with a frequency of 50-60 Hz. Power consumption is 85 watts. In addition to the motor, electricity is also consumed for lighting the working area. For this, there is an incandescent lamp, which takes about 15 watts. Thus, the power consumption of the machine reaches 100 W.
Moving parts are lubricated with graphite grease. This is the most cost-effective option, popularized by morelow cost.
The machine can run at 450 sti/min. The model is equipped with a vertical rocking hook, which is traditionally used in sewing machines. Unlike the horizontal hook, this option is easier to use and more familiar to many seamstresses.
Operations in progress
"Janome Juno 513" allows you to perform 15 different operations. They can be divided into three groups:
Working stitches (there are 7 types): straight, blind left-hand and right-hand, secret for elastic things, zigzag, three-stitch zigzag, pleated
Elastic (there are also 7 types): straight 3x, zigzag 3x, overlock, double overlock, sewing-overlock, superelastic overlock, honeycomb
Loop performed in semi-automatic mode
These are advanced features compared to the basic models. Thanks to a large number of options, the functionality of the machine increases.
When working with the model, it is possible to adjust the length and width of the stitch. Their values can reach 4 and 5 mm, respectively. The foot can rise to a height of up to 14 millimeters. But the presser foot pressure on the fabric is not adjustable. The sewing threads are trimmed by hand.
Operation
The rules for working with the Janome Juno 513 machine are described in the instruction manual that comes with the package.
Working with the machine begins with connecting the pedal and turning it on. On the back of the casethere is a switch. It must be turned off. After checking this, connect the pedal. The plug from it is included in the socket next to the switch. The plug is then plugged into an electrical outlet. The switch is switched to the On mode. The machine is turned on, which may be indicated by the illuminated desktop backlight. The machine must not be left plugged in unattended. Pressing the pedal adjusts the sewing speed.
The machine has 2 spool pins. An extra pin may be required to wind the bobbin so that the upper thread is not pulled out. When using a twin needle, you will also need a second spool pin for the second spool.
The choice of the desired type of stitching is carried out using the switches installed on the front of the case. Lines are shown on the switch. When you turn it, the selected stitch should be next to the setting mark. The stitch length is selected in the same way. There are numbers on the regulator. The larger the number, the longer the stitch will be. But it is worth remembering that the length of the stitch will also depend on the thickness of the sewing thread. The S. S mark on the regulator is selected if it is necessary to work with elastic fabrics. In this mode, the stitch length is set automatically. The small rectangle icon is selected if a loop is to be made. This is the recommended stitch length for buttonholes.
When looking at the machine, you can see that there are numbers on the needle plate. They indicate the distance from the centralneedle position. They will help to make an even seam at a selected distance from the edge of the fabric. Numbers may be in meters or inches.
Selection of needles and threads
Janome Juno 513 is suitable for sewing fine, medium and heavy fabrics. For high-quality stitching, it is necessary to choose the right sewing threads and needles for each type of fabric. The correctness of the choice is checked before starting work with the product on a small piece of this fabric. It is important that the needle and bobbin threads are the same. Reviews of Janome Juno 513 say that only in this case the desired sewing quality will be achieved. Recommendations for the ratio of the type of fabric, the numbers of needles and threads are given in the table in the photo.
When working with very thin fabrics, it is advisable to use a duplicate material (it can be replaced with paper).
Conclusion
Janome June 513 sewing machine is one of the best options for beginner seamstresses. It is easy to operate, the settings are indicated in the diagrams, they are easy to understand (you can understand them even at the level of intuition, without the help of the instruction manual). According to users, the machine sews with high quality, it performs all the indicated lines evenly, it does not skip stitches. Handles a variety of fabrics (from silk and knit to leather and jeans).
