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The Janome 5300QDC-G is a computerized sewing machine with 400 built-in stitches, 7 one-step buttonholes and alphabet fonts. It is the only model in Janome's QDC line with the Superior Needle Threader with Thread Guide 7, a knee lifter and a 3-piece magnifier set. At about 13 pounds it is light enough to carry to classes, yet it handles quilting, garment sewing and home decor. It sits above simpler mechanical machines and below Janome's larger quilting models, trading a smaller throat space for portability.
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Lowest price we've seen: $1,099.00 on Nov 11 at Ken's Sewing Center. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 11.
Owners of the QDC line generally praise the stitch quality and the easy needle threader, and quilters value the knee lifter. The most common complaints are the cramped harp space and a learning curve for the computerized settings.
The Janome 5300QDC-G is a computerized sewing machine for quilting, garment making, and home décor projects. It weighs 13 pounds. It has 400 built-in stitches, including alphabet and decorative options, and 7 one-step buttonholes.
Threading and fabric handling are supported by a Superior Needle Threader with Thread Guide 7, a top-loading full rotary hook bobbin, and the Superior Plus Feed System (SFS+) for consistent fabric feeding. A knee lifter controls the presser foot hands-free, which is useful for quilting and free-motion sewing. Bright LED lighting illuminates the workspace.
An LCD screen is used for stitch selection and settings, and a stitch memory function saves stitch combinations. Other controls include memorized needle up/down, a thread cutter, locking stitch, a speed control slider, and a start/stop button that allows sewing without the foot pedal. A set of three optic magnifiers (20x, 40x, 60x) is included for detailed work.
