Janome is, of course, one of the most prominent manufacturers for Sewing Machine today, having been around since the 50s and consistently producing high-quality sewing machines ever since. In this review, we will have an in-depth look into Janome HD3000 heavy Duty Sewing Machine, one of the top range models from Janome.

The Janome HD3000 Heavy Duty Sewing machine is, as the name suggests, designed for heavy-duty use. You can expect that it is not the most affordable sewing machine around, being a high-end, industrial-grade sewing machine. So, the question is, is it worth the money?

Let us first look at the features. Janome HD3000 is brimming with a plethora of useful features, from 18 built-in stitches, the capability to do 860 stitches per minute, various types of buttonholes, adjustable tension, and many more (we will discuss the key features further below). Yet, the Janome HD3000 heavy duty sewing machine is also extremely easy to use, while being very professionally designed. The stitch selection dial is very easy to use, and the completely mechanical design made this model very easy to navigate.

As with any Janome sewing machines, you can also expect the HD3000 to be very durable. In fact, with proper care, it is very rare for Janome sewing machines to break, and can virtually last for life. It is covered with a solid aluminum casing, so it is scratch-resistant. It is relatively heavy with a 19-lbs weight, but the included hard-shell cover will help you carry it around.

As you can see, despite being heavy-duty, the Janome HD3000 is very user-friendly. So, how would we rate the Janome HD3000 heavy duty sewing machine? As promised, let us dig deeper into the key features.

As you can see, despite being heavy-duty, the Janome HD3000 is very user-friendly.  So, how would we rate the Janome HD3000 heavy duty sewing machine? As promised, let us dig deeper into the key features.

Key Features of Janome HD3000 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine

• 18 decorative stitches and 1 utility stitches (19 total)
• Manual thread tension adjustment
• One-step buttonhole
• Reverse stitch control
• 7-piece feed
• Easy to use stitch selection dial
• Push-pull bobbin winder
• Foot pressure adjustment
• Full rotary, horizontal hook bobbin system

Fabrics You Can Work On Janome HD3000

The Janome HD3000 heavy duty sewing machine can work on a wide range of fabric selections, including:

• Cotton, linen, wool (natural fibers)
• Silk, velvet, satin, taffeta
• Medium to heavyweight knit
• Blends, Rayon, Polyester
• Fur
• Leather and suede
• Upholstery
• Multiple layered fabrics and extra thick fabrics

Of course, there are still fabrics you can’t use with the Janome HD3000, they are:

• Canvas and twill
• Plastic and rubber materials
• Reptile skin

What’s Included In The Box?

Being a high-end sewing machine, these are what’s included as you open the Janome HD3000 heavy duty sewing machine box:

• 7 snap on presser feet:
  • Hemmer foot
  • Overedge foot
  • Zipper foot
  • Zigzag foot
  • Blindstitch hem foot
  • Transparent buttonhole foot
  • Automatic buttonhole foot

• Extra bobbins and needles
• Lint brush
• Screwdriver
• Quilting Bar
• Seam ripper
• Instruction Manual
• Hard cover for easy transportation

Our Review

Size and Weight

Being a 19-lbs sewing machine, the Janome HD3000 heavy duty sewing machine is indeed, relatively heavy. In fact, the HD3000 is even heavier than other Janome HD series, including the HD1000. However, this weight comes due to the durability and sturdiness of the material, so it is expected.

The Janome HD3000 is also not compact, stands at 10 x 19 x 15 inches size. Yet, the included hard shell carrying case makes it easier to move around, so you wouldn’t really have to worry if you are planning to carry it around frequently.

The solid weight and size ensure stability since the machine will not move around during long sewing sessions.

Our verdict: 3.5 out of 5

Accessibility

As mentioned, the Janome HD3000 heavy duty sewing machine is very easy to use around, especially because it is entirely mechanical. Although computerized machines can have nice extra features, they tend to be confusing to navigate, especially for beginners.

In our opinion, the richness of features of the HD3000 is nicely balanced with the ease of use. For example, the 18 different stitch selections are extremely easy to use with an intuitive dial knob.

The easy-thread feature is also a nice feature for beginners, where you simply need to press down the lever to slide the thread to the eye of the needle.

Our verdict: 5 out of 5

Other Features

While we have discussed how the Janome HD3000 heavy duty sewing machine will be very easy to use for beginners, it offers no shortage of nice features for experienced users. For example, the reverse lever is located at the very front in the machine, which can be useful for experienced users to reinforce different stitches. The electronic foot presser is also very nice, allowing greater control.

The automatic bobbin winder is a very nice feature to eliminate the hassle of hand-wheel. You simply need to move the winder to the right to halt the bobbin winder.

Our verdict: 4 out of 5

Overall: 4.2 out of 5

Bottom Line

Compared to other heavy-duty models on the market, such as Slinger 4432, you might see that the Janome HD3000 heavy duty sewing machine offers fewer stitching options. However, the HD3000 is, in our opinion, the sturdiest and most durable on its class, and is also extremely easy to use.

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