Always In Stitches Janome 4120qdc

[@patriotmem2645]

I'm so glad for your video!! Thanks so much for being so detailed... I' m a former Singer girl, never been tech saavy, you know, "old school"!! So appreciative for all the info! My machine has been in the box for a whole year, not because I didn't want to learn, just life gets in the way!! I see that I"m 3 years behind the curve.. when I see you next , you will probably have robots sewing for you!! LOL ...

[@shahirahabib2947]

I have this machine and it's fantastic. I bought it six years ago and it's working like a clock . It's not my first machine but I'm a Janome fan through and through. 2 sewing machines and a serger 😊Thanks for sharing

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

You are welcome! We are happy to hear that your Janome's are serving you well!

[@ellesnyder942]

I bought this machine refurbished- most like someone with buyers remorse returned it. They inspected it and resold it. It was just like new and hasn't had any issues in the years that I've now had it. This machine is so easy it's like you're cheating. My favorite features are the stop/start button and scissor button. I never use the pedal with this machine.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your machine!

[@maureenloffredoweissbach810]

Thank you for this great video. I'm in the market for a quilting/sewing machine and I'm leaning towards this machine. You made it look so easy. I wish I was I lived in your area. Would have loved to stop in.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

You are so welcome!

[@fivey209]

This is so informative. Thank you! I’m looking for a new machine and I was looking at the Brother F420 but the shop is recommending me Janome and this one coz I have a budget.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MaggieWarnes]

I have a 4120 qdc machine and appreciated the excellent tutorial. I have been trying to find out when this machine was first built.? I have a janome 6260 which I purchased in 2004 , but am trying to find out about the 4120 qdc

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

This machine was released around the time we shot this video.

[@janeduncan7525]

I just purchased this machine. Thank you

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Your welcome! What is going to be your first project?

[@marywetterer1984]

Can’t wait to get my machine!

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

How exciting!!!!

[@hosseinhayati9820]

Thank you for all information and sharing your knowledge :)

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

My pleasure!

[@sherrindo]

Thank you SO much for this video! I have had a Janome 4120QDC for 11 years and it is a great machine! I learned a lot from your video about all the features that I did not know how to use all those years. Regarding the box with all the tools and feet for the machine, can it be purchased separately? I lost most of my items including the card with the stich reference over the years. Thanks again for the great content here!

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

janome makes a really nice box that we sell. I think it is a slightly bigger version.

[@lorrainebryant9316]

Thanks your video is very helpful. I have a 5120 - it’s new ! One problem I am having - my letters are bunched up touching each other . Any ideas? Thanks . Lorraine

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Please call the sewing department so we can help you with the problems you are having!

[@dawnsnyder216]

Love mine, but came from manufacturing with tension issues. When I get it serviced they said they will fix it at no cost to me. Other thing I don't think book is as informative as my class I took.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

One on one instruction is always best!

[@pamalabanks8316]

I have followed her tutorial with doing decorative stitching but all i get is a mess. It does straight stitching fine but i can’t seem to get it to do any decorative stitching. Any suggestions? I have the mode set…choose my stitch…F foot… and I still get garbage. No form at all. Would love any suggestions.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

This is the link to the user manual look at page 60 of the user manual called Correcting deformed stitch patterns www.janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/computer-models/inst-book-4120qdc.pdf for instructions on how to achieve a better looking stitch first. There are other tricks you can apply once your machine is set properly. For machine washable fabric you can use spray starch to stiffen the fabric to help alleviate the fabric from pulling or puckering. Also you can use stabilizers on the back of the fabric ex. a wash away stabilizer or a light weight tear away stabilizer to provide extra control when using decorative stitches if desired. If adjusting the balancing screw doesn't give you the correct looking stitch consider taking your machine to a Janome Dealer to have them look at it.

[@kevinpham15]

im getting one next week im so excited!

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@charlottemadison9693]

So very helpful! One question I still have that I haven't found answer in manual: I'm trying to free motion quilt and am using darning foot. But the needle is not in right location. How do I change that?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

When you say "it's not in the right location" what do you mean? Where is your needle at?

[@SandiaPeaks]

Great tips! Thanks.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DandelionStitches]

Great video!!

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dpfb1263]

Hello & thank you the informative video. One question, for anyone who knows this machine inside & out, can the lettering default be enlarged by adjusting the width & length?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

No it cant!

[@ellesnyder942]

9:00 That's an important point and many janomes do this.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Thank you!

[@lynnrodger1325]

Thanks for the reminder

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

You're welcome!

[@RickWDonovan]

Thank you!

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

You're welcome!

[@marieisabelleaceves1320]

I have the same machine, this afternoon I tried to make a wallet, at the beginning it was perfect but the more I was adding parts I had difficulties with sewing, for example the machine didn't realize some stiches. I finished it with all the imperfections, it was my first one. And it's when I cleaned my machine that I was thinking about the pressure on the foot, did I think good or not ?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Thanks for sharing! Pressure on the foot can make a difference as you add parts to a project. Keep at it though it gets easier!

[@bestyyohanna6532]

thanks for very helpful information… i think i decided to buy this model! just wondering for Free Motion pattern (i plan to use it on bed cover) what model should i use? i dont see this one in any youtube channel for this machine model. perhaps this might gives you ideas another tutorial series for this machine. thanks!

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

This machine can do free motion quilting, however the throat space is a little tight. You might consider moving up to a model with a little bigger throat space. The 6700P is a great choice. Thanks for watching our videos.

[@dorothybeen8439]

Dorothy Been from The Bahamas..I had a 4120 QDC since May 2016 and I love it.

[@melissa4455]

I just bought this machine. When I choose the option to make a knot at beginning of stitch, the first stitch always makes a loop on top of fabric. It also does that with any decorative stitches. Is there something I can do to fix this?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Please call our machine department 317-776-4227

[@thuliledhlamini8136]

Hi thanks for the help. Can it do hemming

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Please call our sewing department 317-776-4227

[@romusicxs]

Just bought it omg

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Happy stitching!

[@darleneappleman3911]

I hemmed a pair of pants my machine did it excellent

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

That's great! It is such a fun machine to use!

[@Catherine-vq2gz]

I just got this machine and it has a static sound like an electrical hum. The dealer said it's from the fuses. My old Brother is completely silent, no static hum. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this. I just don't want to keep a defective machine.

[@maudegregoire3796]

Je veux écrire verticalement une série de lettres attachées sur ma 4120 QDC. Est-ce possible et comment faire? Merci. I want to write vertically attached letters on my 4120 QDC. Is it possible and how to do it? Thanks.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Please call the sewing department 317-776-4227

[@catherinevallier9310]

What does the back look like? Mine is a mess!

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

tension or the feed dogs not advancing the fabric forward can affect this.

[@enari09]

20:24 is labelled automatic tension which is incorrect. The correct label should be manual tension

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Thank you, you're so helpful!

[@enari09]

@@alwaysinstitches5388 hopefully this statement is genuine and not sarcastic

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

@@enari09 We possibly can't know everything so it's always great to have people with attention to detail catch these things and help everyone out!

[@maggiereyna4552]

How do you put on a button using your machine

[@maggiereyna4552]

How do you put on a button I have 4120qdc I'm new at this machine

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Most Janome Machines use the button holder attachment the same. Please call the machine department 317-776-4227

[@lisamullin5007]

Great video, I would love to buy it! :)

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

It is a great machine with lots of features! You can always call the shop with any questions you might have!

[@lisamullin5007]

Will do!

[@cottontailcameo]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the following Janome 4021QDC, Janome 4021QDC-B, and the Janome 4021QDC-T. I can’t seem to figure out the difference. There is a price difference so I am assuming it not just this years new model. Also the features listed on the Canadian Janome website are different than the USA Janome website. I appreciate sharing your knowledge with me. I want to ensure I purchase the right one. Thanks

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Please call us at 317-776-4227

[@wadoit46]

How do I move my needle side to side. To the left , center or right? Ty

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

hit the mode button until mode one is displayed, then hit option 4 for the needle position to go to the far left. Hit 1 for it to return to center.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

In the manual Adjusting the needle drop position, you can use the + and - on the stitch width adjustment key to change the needle drop position. This is available for stitch patterns 1-5 (mode 1 and 2) and 1-3 (mode 3)

[@susiebrowar7107]

Does this machine save memorized pattern of stitches?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Yes up to 50 stitches. I don't think it saves them after the machine is powered off though! See page 51 in the sewing machine manual!

[@silviaperez4883]

I have the machine I love it , thank

[@Gracelyn_S]

Does this machine sew on a two hole button?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Yes it does!

[@sherrybuskirk6312]

What is the throat size please?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

6.5 inches

[@darleneappleman3911]

I can never get hang automatic needle threader

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

One trick to make it easier is to needle down then needle up and lock the machine while you use the needle threader and double check with the reference manual to insure the thread is passing by all the crucial points illustrated in the manual of optimal threading performance. Once you got it down practice it ten times! I had to do this to figure mine out on my Janome HD9, took me quite awhile but now I have it down.

[@newnormal1841]

. 8:06 💥 🎯 🤺💐

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Thank you!

[@darleneappleman3911]

I have a janome 740dc machine

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

That is a very nice machine!

[@rennzzos788]

20:19: This machine does not have automatic tension.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Thanks for the info! Happy sewing!