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From: moni
Date: 03-16-2005, 07:17 AM (1 of 8)
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Hi I have been reading this forum and have follwed your threads and reccomendations regarding machines, and have purchased a kenmore 19365, I do love it, it is a great machine, my previous one was a singer and I had constant tension trouble, so this is a dream for me. the problem is though that this machine came without a manual, so I have been learning it hands on, I feel there may be alot I will miss without a manual, my question to you is do you feel that the manual is a beneficial tool? sounds silly I know, who wouldn't want the manual to their machine right? (sears charges an arm and a leg for the manual) what other items do you find useful? threads and such. I fell in love with the idea that you could you monogram, but found I wanted more in that area, so I also am awaiting my white 3300 ( I really do seem like I am copying you don't I !? lol ) any input from you would be great, and I hope you don't mind if I look to you for machine specific questions. thanks in advance. Monica |
User: moni
Member since: 01-05-2005 Total posts: 8 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 03-17-2005, 06:39 AM (2 of 8)
| Monica, thank you, I am flattered that you took my posts to heart. I am very happy that you like your 19365. I love mine also and I feel it has a bit more quality than some of the newer models. This machine also came with a video. I have referred to the video and the manual several times. The manual has diagrams of the different stitches and the feet and different ways to use them. It also has info on fabric needles other optional feet. The stitch editing, stitch programming, lockstitch and stitch recall is explained. I would for sure..give Sears a call and ask for the book and also the video. They might refer you to the Janome phone number as they did me when I requested a manual for different feet. I would also request the foot book. There are now 2 manuals for feet. The 2nd one is mainly for snap on feet. Serger feet are included and also designs if you have an embroidery machine. I hope you enjoy your machine. If you have any questions about it I would be more than heppy to help if I can. I think it would be a rather hard machine to understand with no book or video. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 03-17-2005, 06:49 AM (3 of 8)
| Just a little post script..have you tried the many lovely stitches ..they heirloom beautifully. In case you wonder about the different colors on the stitch panel that is explained also in book and video. The stitches on the machine touch pad can be done at just touching them to make them function..all other stitches have to be put in numerically if not pictured on the touch pad on the right of the machine. To get the green or red stitches you need to press in the green or red numbered little dots..but I imagine you have already figured this out..hope this helps. Ky |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: moni
Date: 03-17-2005, 10:18 AM (4 of 8)
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Thankyou for your reply, I will have to get myself a manual it sounds. I have figured out many things about this machine on my own, such as the stitch selection and manual number entry, not so sure about the button that has the E on it, I assume this is an edit button, a manual sound in order. I am curious, you made mention of a serger foot?? this is a new one to me, does this mean that the serger foot actually operates like a serger?? hmmmm I will look into all the manuals you suggested. The only negative note I can make about this machine is that it has made me become interested in the embroidery so much that I spent more money and purchased the White 3300.  Thankyou so much. Monica |
User: moni
Member since: 01-05-2005 Total posts: 8 |
From: moni
Date: 03-17-2005, 10:18 AM (5 of 8)
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Thankyou for your reply, I will have to get myself a manual it sounds. I have figured out many things about this machine on my own, such as the stitch selection and manual number entry, not so sure about the button that has the E on it, I assume this is an edit button, a manual sounds in order. I am curious, you made mention of a serger foot?? this is a new one to me, does this mean that the serger foot actually operates like a serger?? hmmmm I will look into all the manuals you suggested. The only negative note I can make about this machine is that it has made me become interested in the embroidery so much that I spent more money and purchased the White 3300. Thankyou so much. Monica |
User: moni
Member since: 01-05-2005 Total posts: 8 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 03-18-2005, 07:16 AM (6 of 8)
| Oh my, I hope I didn't confuse you in my post about the sewing machine foot brochure. If you want to add more feet to your sewing machine even though it came with many you can order from it. But if you also have a serger..they also have serger feet in the brochure for the Kenmore (Janome) sergers. I didn't mean you could use the serger feet on your sewing machine. Sorry, I guess I didn't explain that well in my post. Yes, the manual will walk you through all the steps of the machines functions. The video does the same. But the manual has a lot more info on many things. Maybe if you call Janome directly you will get a better price than if you went through Sears. Sears will also give you the Janome phone number. Are you enjoying your White 3300E? |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: moni
Date: 03-18-2005, 08:25 AM (7 of 8)
I understand now, i will have to compare the price that Janome has. I haven't received my 3300 yet, should be here in a day or two. I want to be ready so I need to go and purchase the thread and stabilizer etc. and am taking any suggestions  . Do you know if in the future I wanted to get designs off the 'net what all I would need to do this with?? Which programs are compatable with the white?? Thank you so much for your help, Monica |
User: moni
Member since: 01-05-2005 Total posts: 8 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 03-19-2005, 02:54 AM (8 of 8)
| Sorry, I can't help you to say which type of box to buy or what is needed for internet designs. I only got my 3300E for doing things for the grand kids and mainly for monograms etc. I did like it so much that I ordered a few more cards for it on line. I got the horses card and the butterflies card. My newest card is the redwork card which I plan to use on some summer dresses for the grand daughters. I just haven't had the time to look into taking the embroidery more seriously but there are many ladies that do and I am sure they can help answer your questions. I have found that I can manipulate the machine very well so far as to doing many letters and fonts and I have even used it on plastic coated canvas for outdoor furniture for my daugher. It is a work horse and really surprises me with the results. I love to monogram towels and sheets and pillow cases and I use my computerized Kenmore to do heirloom around the monograms. Once the little kids see the cute kiddy designs and the Disney designs on the design card that comes with the machine it can really keep you busy with filling in their little requests for things to make with the designs. Maybe that is why I haven't had the time to get more equipment to expand the machines capability. But I am also sewing for several birthdays and for 2 more new babies coming next month and in June and 2 new babies for my brothers friends that were already born. This makes 25 grandkids for me and 3 are great grands..so I am always busy sewing somethng. I really do have fun with my machines and I hope you do too. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
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