Janome Magnolia 7330 Sewing Machine Review

Quick Stats for Janome Magnolia 7330:

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Stitching Functions:	30 Stitch patterns including: Straight, zigzag, overlock, buttonholes, darning, satin and heirloom
Button Hole Type(s):	6 one-step buttonholes that sew a buttonhole exactly for your size button,
Bobbin Winding System:	Vertical Bobbin Winding
Bobbin Type:	Top drop-in, jam proof bobbin system – very easy, no fuss feature
Clear Bobbin Cover:	Yes – You can easily determine when the thread is running low
Manual Tension System:	Yes -Manual tension system allows you to set your own tension for greater precision
Thread Cutter:	Yes – Manual thread cutter located on the head
Automatic Needle Threader	Yes -Automatically thread the needle
Presser Foot Lift:	Extra high presser foot lift for sewing extra bulky fabrics or several layers of fabric
Built-in Accessory Storage:	Yes – Slide off extension table stores your standard accessory parts
Carry Handle:	Yes – Retractable carrying handle
Drop Feed:	– Drop the feed dog for  sewing on buttons and free motion work
Quilting:
Embroidery:	Yes – Minor decorative stitches and free motion
Free-Arm:	Yes – Slide off the extension table to convert from flatbed to free arm; easily sew on hems or cuffs as well as larger items.
LCD Display:	Yes – Bright LCD displays selected stitch
Light:	Yes – Bright halogen Light illuminates the sewing  area
Superior Feeding System:	Yes – 7-Point box feeding system for more precise control of fabric feeding
Snap-on Presser Feet:	Yes– Quick-change presser feet attachment
Stitch Length:	The stitch length can be altered between 0.0 and 5.0
Stitch Width:	The stitch width can be altered between 0.0 and 7.0
Thread Cutter	Yes – Draw the threads up to the cutter to cut them
Reverse button	Yes – Conveniently located reverse button – sew several stitches in reverse to secure seams
Manual	Instruction manual in English, Spanish and French
Limited Warranty:	25 Years for defects, 5 years for electronic parts, 1 year for labor for non-commercial use of machines
Cover:	No
Dimensions:	15.3″ x 11″ x 7.8″
Weight:	18.2 lbs

Notable Highlights For Janome 7330:

At the head of the class is the Janome 7330, a sturdy workhorse of a machine that’s made to grow with you through the years. It’s also so easy to use that you will be sewing quickly right out of the box; there are no weird finicky tricks to learn here, it’s just one solid machine.

Stitching Features

Stitch Panel- 30 Built-in stitches

The  Janome 7330 is a computerized sewing machine that comes with a good number of stitches – 30 in all. The panel displays at a glance the 30 stitches along with their assigned stitch numbers as well as the presser foot  (A, E,  F or R) to use for each particular stitch. The 7330 includes basic straight stitches,  five different overcast stitches for finishing edges on your projects, six different one-step buttonholes, a darning stitch, and several decorative stitches.

There is a bright LED Screen so you can easily view your selected stitch by number.  Select the stitches that you want with the plus-minus buttons. The LED screen also displays stitch length and width. You can adjust the stitch width or length by simply pressing the plus or minus button. The stitch width can be altered between 0.0 and 7.0.  The stitch length can be altered between 0.0 and 5.0.

It’s that simple – very intuitive – very easy to use.

7-Point Superior Feed System

Seven Point Feed System means that the feed dogs have 7 points of contact with the fabric above offering better control of different fabric types and weights. The fabric flows smoothly and evenly as you sew, helping to prevent snags and jams. This is precise feeding and is also helpful when alignment of the patterns in the fabric is also key.

Jam-Proof Bobbin System

Jamming is a constant source of frustration for many sewers. The 7330 offers a jam proof bobbin system – you can sew right off the edge of the fabric and the bobbin will not jam. In addition, the bobbin is top loading with a see-through cover to let you quickly determine if you are running out of thread! The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam allowances.

Drop Feed Capability

The drop-feed switch, located at the back bottom of the freearm, can be shifted to the right or left to lower or raise the feed dogs. Lower them for free motion quilting to darning and sewing on buttons.

Stop/Start & Speed Control – sew without the foot pedal

The stop/start button and speed control are two tremendously handy features for any level of sewist, and the beginner will find it particularly useful. Start the machine with a simple touch of a button, you don’t need to fumble with the foot pedal. This is helpful for areas where there is a long stretch of continuous sewing; all you need to do is guide the fabric. Touch the button again to stop when you’re done. The speed control allows you to set a limit on how fast you sew. It’s great if you’re a beginner and not yet confident in your sewing ability or if you’re learning a new technique and just want to take it slow. These are two features that you won’t want to be without.

The automatic needle threader is yet another very convenient feature if you have a hard time seeing the little eye of the needle or if you have shaky fingers like me. Just a few quick steps and the needle is threaded for you automatically.

Additional Features

*Needle Up/Down Memory – press the needle up/down button and every time you stop, the needle remembers its start position (up or down.) If you are stitching a design, you can simply stop, have the needle drop down and you can pivot on the stitch.

*Reverse – sew in reverse to reinforce stitching.

*Extra high presser foot lift – provides extra clearance under the presser foot and is great for working with thick and bulky fabrics and projects.

*Auto-lock stitch – for sewing locking (reinforcing) stitching when stitch pattern 01, 02, 08 or 09 has been selected,

*Lock-A-Matic Stitch  – When pattern #03 (lock-a-matic stitch) is selected the machine will sew reverse stitches at the beginning of a seam automatically, and at the end of the seam by pressing the reverse button once.

*The black button on the zigzag foot –  locks the foot in the horizontal position. This is helpful when starting to sew from the extreme edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem.  The foot will be locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping. The foot will be unlocked after sewing a few stitches.