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Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

  • Sewing machine has all necessary basic functions incorporated
  • Machine offers a built-in needle threader
  • Utility sewing machine features 1-step automatic buttonhole
  • Includes a variety of stretch stitches for extra strength and durability
Features:
  • 58 stitch functions
  • Built-in needle threader
  • Built-in 1-step automatic buttonhole
  • Snap-on foot system
  • Easy push-pull clutch system
  • Easy drop feed dog system for freehand embroidery
  • Needle plate with dual seam guides in both inches and mm
  • Weighs 13.5 pounds
  • Zigzag, hemmer foot, zipper foot, satin stitch foot (F), buttonhole foot
  • Electronic foot pedal and instruction book included
This high-quality item has been factory refurbished. Please click on the icon above for more information on quality factory-reconditioned merchandise.

Average Customer Rating: 4.76 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
33 of 33 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Janome havy duty, November 3, 2009
By brgnshpr99 from VA

"I am pleased with my purchase. I've tried more expensive sewing machine with lots of functions inbuilt. I wasn't happy, because half of the functions I won't be using ever. I like this because it's just right for my daily needs, has one step button hole and it's "heavy duty". That's what I need for home decor fabrics.It came nicely packed, with manual and all the parts. After using it for over two weeks now I love it. The motor runs quite and smooth, machine is light weight and it's very simple to use. I would recommend this to anybody, beginner or pro."

Review 2 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Love this machine!!, November 1, 2009
By beachmel from Redondo Beach, CA

"I ordered this Janome machine so I could take a sewing class and learn to sew finally. This machine is so incredibly easy to use and sews perfect every time. Super easy to thread. Anyone can use it. As a first time sewer, I just wanted a basic machine. You can't even tell that this is a refurbished machine. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a basic machine without all the bells and whistles for a decent price."

Review 3 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Sewing Machine, October 30, 2009
By brigi from Az

"I haven't sown in years but this sewing machine made it easy to get back into it. The instructions were easy to follow and the sewing machine glided through thick material.Even though it was refurbished one would never know it. Thanks Overstock"

Review 4 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Second review, October 20, 2009
By shantelsurvey2

"I have now had this machine for over 6 months, I have sewn clothes, blankets, bags and upholstery the machine has handled everything great! The manual is very good, has good instructions and pictures for everything. Read it, you will learn a lot about your machine and how to fix minor problems. Here are a couple of things I have learned:1. You need to use janome or kenmore bobbins if you don't you will have a problem with the thread. Other bobbins may look the same but they do not work the same.2. Pull the thread out 3-4 inches before sewing or it will get stuck and cause frustration.3. Do not use cheap thread it isn't worth it.4. If you have checked everything and are still having problems put a new needle in. Old needles really mess things up."

Review 5 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
1, October 7, 2009
By theunnamed from Midwest

"Got this on a whim for my wife on her birthday. She's never been into sewing but she said she wanted one so I got this one. SHE ABSOLUTELY LOVES IT!! I have seen a whole new side of her. She is sewing everyday now. The machine works great and is nice and simple. I would definately reccommend it."

Review 6 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
heavy duty sewing machine, September 30, 2009
By pegbeth

"Very easy to use. Worked very well when used on outdoor fabrics."

Review 7 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Excellent little machine, September 30, 2009
By alexandra14c from California

"It's a bit loud and for some reason you have to depress the foot pedal to a pretty significant speed to get it to start sewing. That said it has been wonderful for my sewing purposes. I've made several dresses and a messenger bag since receiving it about a month ago. It is very light, but sturdy, and has handled thick fabrics well. Very good basics machine at an excellent price."

Review 8 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Simple machine, works well, September 26, 2009
By Maryfl from florida

"I received the machine in 4 days. It's a simple machine with the basic points, exactly the same functionning that my old brother machine, but the engine runs strong and smooth.No automatic needle feeding nor anything fancy but it does the job.I sewed without any problems many layers of fabric and 3 layers of heavy mesh outdoor fabric.A very good buy for the price, i just regret the 10% off comes 3 days after I purchased my machine!"

Review 9 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Projects, September 20, 2009
By Suzera from Traverse City, MI

"It doesn't matter what you are sewing, this is a very good machine. Smooth stiches and good feed make the job so much easier. Love it!"

Review 10 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
good value, August 31, 2009
By flysister

"Purchased this as a second machine for my daughter and her friends. The price was great for what I was looking for, and the machine works very well. The only negative I see so far is, I do not like the front loading bobbin. I thought it would be easier to change out the bobbins when needed, but find that it takes longer and you cannot see when the bobbin thread is running low."

Review 11 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great machine great price, August 23, 2009
By jclinton from Boise ID

"Bought this machine just for basic repairs, now I am looking for projects. Works better than I expected for the price. Anyone who sews or is learning cant go wrong with this machine. Controls are simple and the instruction book is easy to understand."

Review 12 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great buy, August 4, 2009
By OldDoctorK from Florida Panhandle

"I am very happy with this purchase. Cosmetically, the only indication that it is a refurbished unit is the sticker on the back. The shipping packaging was not factory original but it was packed carefully and well. It included the owners manual and the complete accessories package. My primary interest was to get a machine that was heavier duty than the average under $100 sewing machine and this one is described as metal frame and metal gears so I figured I would give it a try. So far it has made easy work through four layers of Jeans denim using upholstery thread with all of the stitches except #9 embroidery where it struggled. Overstock shipped promptly, I ordered on 7/25 and received it on 7/29, and the price was great."

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 13 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Machine, July 25, 2009
By tjc100 from Georgia

"This is a great sewing machine. Matter of fact, I have ordered 2, one for myself and I gave one to my daughter who wants to learn to sew. I was hesitant to order the machine because of the low price and being a refurbished machine; plus I had never heard of the Janome brand, but as soon as I started sewing on this machine, I was pleasantly surprised at the performance. I have been sewing for over 25 years and own an expensive Singer, computerized machine, which cost over $1200, 15 plus years ago. This Janome sews better than my Singer. The only thing that I do not like about the machine is the location of the bobbin; it is a front load bobbin, so you can not see the bobbin while you are sewing to see if you are getting low on thread. The plus side, the stitches are smooth and uniform in size and the instructional booklet is easy to ready and understand. It is printed in English and you do not have multiple languages to try and look through as you read through the manual.I primarily purchased this machine to take to quilting classes because it is a light weight machine but now, I find I use the machine for all types of sewing. It is a dream to sew on thick seams or fabrics. My mother loved my machine and ordered one for herself. I was very pleased with the packaging of the machine, the quick shipping, and receiving of my order from Overstock. I would highly recommend this machine and the Janome brand. It is a wonderful basic sewing machine."

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Review 14 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbishe, July 21, 2009
By pete7sille from San Diego ca

"The Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished) is a good machine. Staightforward controls, easy to use. Simple in design yet very effective in demonstration."

Review 15 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
nice machine, July 12, 2009
By alice1163 from Brooklyn, NY

"this product come in nicely packed, like brand new. it contains everything it says on the web. it works perfectly fine so far. no complain for the price and the feature it provides. it's very easy to operate, definitely a great product for someone like my parents who doesn't want to use the complicated computerized machines."

Review 16 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Janome11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine, July 2, 2009
By mfinn15 from Massachusetts

"I bought this for my sister who does quilting and she is delighted. It is refurbished, however, it works like a charm and the price was perfect as was the shipping on it. It is lightweight and I would recommend this for someone who does quite a bit sewing, such as quilts, since it is sturdy, easy to work, and has passed her expectations. She was going to buy a new one, however, no need now. I would recommend this to anyone who uses a sewing machine or either a minimal basis or like my sister, daily."

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 17 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Sewing Machine, May 30, 2009
By Sewingcynhen from Lynchburg, VA

"I have had my Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished) for a month and have really enjoyed using it. It is easy to use and the instruction manual is very helpful. I would recommend this sewing machine to anyone wanting a good sewing machine."

Review 18 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Good basic machine, May 29, 2009
By johnb123 from Portland, OR

"Just what I was looking for. It appears the only "refurbishment" it had was the Kenmore label on the bottom right front of the machine was removed (light scratching where it was buffed off), and the Janome sticker was applied (a little crooked, but who cares?). Oh, and the owner's manual has a new cover. The machine arrived in molded styrofoam packing designed for it. Runs fine, although have not yet tried it with heavyweight material."

Review 19 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Sewing machine (refurbished), May 27, 2009
By James3157 from Austin, Texas

"Works great and delivery was very quick. Packed well. Good purchase."

Review 20 for Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Great for the price, May 21, 2009
By freejeamie from Mountain View, CA

"The only sewing I do now is a little mending and shortening my pants, it is a good machine for those little jobs. Easy to use."

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