Janome JR1012 Questions & Answers

Hi Rebecca,
No unfortunately speed is determined by the amount of pressure on the foot pedal and there is no way to adjust it. I'm pretty sure one of my earlier models had 2 speed settings but this one doesn't. I wish I had your problem as I find the speed a little slow for my liking even when the pedal is flat to the floor! My only suggestion is lots of practise on scrap fabric and I'm sure you will get used to it. Good luck Gail

Instruction manuels are readily available via the internet. Just google janome 1012 instruction manuel and you will find a number of options. You will be able to download and print if you want a hard copy

Hi Marilyn
There is no setting for the speed. Speed is determined by the amount of pressure you exert on the foot pedal = just like the accelerator in the car. I don't think you will have much trouble if you can drive a car. Get yourself some scrape material and practise a bit. I taught my teenage son to sew on a Jenome and he mastered the speed within 15 minutes. Happy sewing

Hi Chris,
Yes you can stretch stitch both in a straight line, a number of decorative stretch stitches as well as the overlock stitch. I have used Janome machines for 40 years - nothing too complicated with this one. Light weight, easy to thread, not too noisy and multiple functions. My original machine would have been the equivilent to this model and I made multiple stretch fabric garments for children, curtains for three houses, sewed denim, leather and thick furnishing fabrics. No problem with any of this and only had to replace the machine (after 30 years) when the foot would no longer engage. Had no hesitation in purchasing another Jenome. Hope this helps
Regards Gail