The Janome Sewist 740DC is a computerized free-arm sewing machine with 40 built-in stitches. They include basic stitches for apparel sewing and some decorative stitches. Twenty direct selection buttons cover the most commonly used stitches, and a pullout chart lists all 40 with their reference numbers.
A backlit LCD screen shows the selected stitch, the recommended presser foot, the stitch length and the stitch width. Function keys below the screen change these settings. An elongation key stretches stitches up to five times their original length. The machine makes one-step buttonholes in three styles: square, keyhole and round. The automatic buttonhole foot sizes each one to your button.
A start/stop button lets you sew without the foot control, and a slider adjusts the speed. A needle up/down button sets where the needle stops, and a lock stitch button secures the start and end of a seam. The 7-piece feed dog system works with the superior PLUS feed system (SFS+), which moves in a box motion. A drop feed feature lets you disengage the feed dogs for free-motion quilting or freehand embroidery. The extra-high presser foot lift raises about 1/4" higher than the normal position to handle heavy fabrics and multiple layers. The automatic bobbin winder stops when the bobbin is full.
- Type
- Computerized free-arm sewing machine
- Stitches
- 40 built-in stitches
- Stitch selection
- 20 direct selection buttons, plus a pullout stitch chart for all 40
- Display
- Backlit LCD showing stitch, presser foot recommendation, stitch length and width
- Buttonholes
- 3 one-step styles: square, keyhole, round
- Elongation
- Up to 5 times the standard stitch length
- Feed system
- 7-piece feed dog, SFS+ box motion, drop feed
- Presser feet
- 7 included, snap-on adapter