Janome 1600 Professional Questions & Answers

Steven, unfortunately I don't know. Try ringing a Janome dealer

Hi Steven, I had to google what a Janome HD9 is! This HD9 appears to be a new upgrade for essentially the same machine as mine. There only seems to be a couple of differences in the descriptions of both machines these being the HD9 has 1/2" less in the throat space but it has a larger bobbin for greater thread capacity. According to when I wrote my review I have had my machine for 6 years and I am still incredibly happy with it. It is a work horse and is in constant use as I have made hundreds of quilts. I still highly recommend it. With the release of the HD9 you might find good deals on the 1600P but if you want the bonus longer lasting bobbins then get the HD9. I am assuming it would be just as good as the 1600P but haven’t had personal experience with it though. Hope this helps :-)

Thank you Very much Laurelle C.

The standard foot the machine comes with is 1/4 inch but it doesn't have a guide on the side. You can purchase a 1/4 inch foot with the side guide for this machine. I mostly use the cloth seam guide that comes with the machine and the standard foot. This is a metal guide that screws into the bed of the machine next to your foot. Another foot worth purchasing is the walking foot. This is essential if you want to quilt your own quilts with straight lines. It is also fantastic when attaching bindings or just for sewing multiple layers together. I still sew on my machine nearly every day. It is a real work horse and has not given me any problems. I make quilts and it is the perfect machine for quilters. Check out this review https://houseofmeggs.com/janome-1600p-qc-straight-stitch-machine-and-kit-review/

Thanks Laurelle, much appreciated. it sounds perfect for what I love sewing which is piecing and free motion quilting.

I'm not an expert but it sounds like the needle top thread is too loose. I would try tightening the top tread first . The bobbin should just stand up and sit in the palm of your hand whilst gently pulling the thread up with your other hand . Here is a link to some helpful information. http://www.manualslib.com/manual/514811/Janome-1600p-Qc.html?page=32
I always try adjusting the top tension first though. If you do need to adjust the bobbin only adjust the screw in tiny increments. Cindy Needham has a great online craftsy class " Design it, Quilt it" and explains how to adjust bobbin tension which I found really helpful. Good luck with your quilting :-)

I am also not an expert but i agree with Laurelle I would adjust the top tension first and see how that goes when you quilt. I have had the same problem and and adjusting the top tension has rectified it. Good luck

The thread from the bobbin will not move once the bobbin is in the bobbin case and put into the housing. I have checked everything: bobbin tension, bobbin position, needle position, needle tension and more. My top thread catches the bottom thread but the bobbin will not move and the bobbin thread keeps breaking. Any suggsestions.

I have found that thread breakage is usually due to the wrong size needle for the thread, not the machine. When I free motion I usually use cotton Aurifil thread and a large needle size 80 or 90. The other tip I found that really helped was to loosen the foot pressure to practically zero ( by turning the knob on top of the machine. ) I try not to go too fast as well. I have free motioned quite a few quilts and although the thread breaks from time to time once I change the needle or rethread the problem is usually resolved.

No. My janome 1600 still has this problem. I have to say that i approach quilting
With this machine with great trepidation. I do not have any faith in it working consistently. If i had my choice sgain i certainly would not buy this machine. Very very frustrating is my description of this machine

I have no problems with this. I do patchworking and clothes sewing and am very pleased that the 1600 has never done it.

Mine has not done that. I have been very happy with mine.