Janome DKS30 SE Sewing Machine Review

Here at the Sewing Studio, we love a good, inexpensive Janome machine...

... And the Janome DKS30 SE Sewing Machine is no different. Janome makes some of the best machines for great prices without cutting corners to keep the machine inexpensive. In fact, a lot of their middle-range machines like the DKS30 come with features that were once only available on higher-end sewing machines.

Let’s take a closer look at this sewing machine.

The DKS30 SE has the perfect amount of stitch varieties for sewers of all levels. You’ll find 30 stitches including 3 automatic buttonholes. You’ll have all of the essential utility stitches that you need to sew any kind of project you set to your needle.

You’ll love sewing machines that comes with an automatic thread cutter. An automatic thread cutter is a great asset as it cuts your thread at the end of your seam. You’ll be able to save thread and money since it cuts the thread tails closer to the fabric (but not close enough to cut the fabric!) instead of having to pull it away from the machine to trim the thread tails. And you’ll have less thread scraps all over your sewing space.

This machine also has buttons for some of our favourite features such as automatic needle up/down and start/stop so that you can focus more on your sewing instead of constantly working the machine. And there’s a speed slider on the front, too, so that you can control the maximum speed of the machine without having to focus too much on your foot control pressure.

As with most other Janome sewing machines, the DKS30 SE features a top loading bobbin. Top loading bobbins are less likely to jam and cause thread nests. They also make the bobbin easier to access and see. Cleaning the bobbin area is a breeze too, you’ll be able to see better in order to get any dust bunnies out from the area as well as the feed dogs and be able to keep your machine running without issue.

You’ll love how easy it is to select stitches and customise them on the DKS30 SE. This sewing machine has easy to press buttons right on the front of the machine, which are very clearly marked with pictures of the stitch itself on each button. It also has an LED screen that is very clear to read and understand. It tells you what stitch you’ve selected, what the width and length of the stitch are, and what foot you should be using!

The Janome DKS30 SE also has a brightly lit workspace. There are LED Lights strategically placed by the needle as well as in the throat space so that you can easily see your work. It also has a moderately sized workspace. To the right of the needle, you’ll find 6 inches of workspace. That’s enough to work on a throw-sized quilt, or more if you’re good at tightly rolling your work!

If you’re a quilter, don’t worry about not having quilting-specific presser feet and accessories included with the machine. You can easily bundle your machine purchase with a quilting kit. This kit includes a lot of quilting essentials:

• Applique foot
• Open-toe walking foot
• Open-toe free motion foot
• Ditch quilting foot
• 1/4” foot
• Extension table

Even if you’re not a quilter, this kit can still really boost your sewing game. The extension table alone is great for every kind of sewer, including dressmakers and those who sew home décor projects. It helps to support your fabric so that it won’t pull away from the needle and give you wonky seams.

Does the Janome DKS30 SE Sewing Machine sound like the machine for you? Let’s set up a time for you to come in and see it in person, maybe even take it for a test run. Give The Sewing Studio a message today and we can help you purchase the perfect sewing machine for you!