The main thing that makes HD9 heavy is the Heavy Weight Thread Guide that allows the HD9 to use much heavier threads that are necessary to sew heavier fabrics. Gittje. The Janome HD9 works like a dream – “like a hot knife through butter” is how I and others describe it! Wind more bobbins without having to unthread the machine! Hope that answers your queries. Enter your email address to follow Janome Life and receive notifications of new posts by email. And Liz has a lovely laptop tote (thick wool felt, vinyl and cork) sewed exclusively on the Janome HD9 to share with you next week ….. so do stay tuned! This can sew effortlessly through multiple layers of leather, vinyl. Have you tried sewing genuine leather with this janome HD9? They were not included with the machine unless the dealer included them as an add on bonus. The main differences would be: better LED lighting; a dual system of threading: one for regular thread and the other for thicker, heavier thread for applications like sewing upholstery, leather, vinyl etc. Hi, The HD9 handled it all very well…..No worries whatsoever! Thank you for your time. 6. For the larger gauge threads, this is not a problem either with the new Heavyweight thread Guide. 5. Have also made same bag all with cork outer and cotton fabric lining. Too bad I didn’t see this one then… I would have jumped at it! When I put the HD9 through its paces when it first arrived, I used all the buttons on the machine: The machine comes with all the necessary tools to start your first project. You’ll find everything you need to make projects quick and easy. They are quite similar machines and now that I've used my Juki for a year I'd love to try a HD9… High-speed straight stitch only machine, up to 1,600 SPM, up to 11lbs of presser foot pressure, highly responsive foot control, Janome HD9 Professional V1 Extension Tables, Sergers / Cover Stitch / Specialty Machines, Sergers, Cover Stitch, and Specialty Machines, Sewing, Embroidery, Quilting, & Serging Thread. I am certainly a fan of my Janome machines! The Automatic Thread Cutter is one of these features. They are quite similar machines and now that I've used my Juki for a year I'd love to try a HD9, just to see the differences. The HD-9 sews straight stitches only but there are several accessories to perform different precise techniques with straight stitching. Parts & Accessories Limited Quantity! Member since 3/17/14 Posts: 688. They have loads of info and chat on there about this machine. 10-5 pm tuesday -saturday. Also See for Janome HD9. Filter Janome HD9 Professional V1 Extension Tables. Is this machine a good upgrade for the 1600P and how about “machine quilting”. Creates the perfect narrowing of a sewing point without having to adjust the tension when using heavier weight threads. Streamlined Design The seamless, heavy-duty, powder-coated, all-metal flatbed of the HD9 offers an uninterrupted, large bed area of 12.25 inches (311mm) x 7" (178mm) to accomodate even the largest … How much more HD is the stitching ability of the HD9 compared to the 9400? Janome Professional Plus Kit. Hi Lea, I tested threads ranging from 60 to 30 – on thin and very heavy fabrics…. The HD9 is a high speed straight stitch model 1600 spm vs the MC 9450 with a top speed of 1060spm so HD9 is 540 spm faster but naturally only sews straight stitch. Janome has added a new sewing machine, the HD-9 to its professional series of machine models/. Thanks Liz. You'll find everything you need to complete projects quickly and easily. Genuine Part. Javascript is required to use some parts of this website. I just recently bought the HD3000 and really like it, it goes through many layers, just as I wanted. 104.99. Why does this machine not come with an extension table and some quilting accessories as did the 1600 model?