Janome 6234 XL Overlocker Review

We know what you’re thinking- all overlockers are the same, right?

They all cut away fabric as you sew, overcasting the raw edges to make for extremely durable seams, right? While that is the basic function of them, there’s certainly more to each overlocker than that! And the Janome 6234XL Overlocker is no different.

In fact, this particular overlocker is a Great British Sewing Bee favourite! Used for the 2019 season, this machine is a workhorse and can handle any type of fabric you throw at it. You’ll be able to work on lightweight fabrics like organza or satin as well as denim and canvas with this overlocker, and that’s something you need when you’re in one of the most popular sewing competitions! It’s heavy duty, built with a metal interior and plastic exterior, keeping it an average weight for an overlocker, which is light enough to travel with, if you choose to.

Janome overlockers are also great for all levels of sewist. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been using overlockers for years or if this is your first try at using one of these machines. It’s easy to use, easy to thread, and can handle as much work as you want to put it through. Beginners will appreciate purchasing a machine that allows them to learn how to use it as well as grow into it so that they won’t need to purchase a new machine once they get the hang of overlocking, and advanced sewists will appreciate being able to thread the machine quickly and efficiently so that they can just sit down and work on their projects without much in the way of set up!

The Janome 6234XL is very versatile for an overlocker, too! You’ll have stitches that use 2, 3, & 4 threads for 7 different stitch variations available. There’s a stitch for every kind of garment or home décor project! You’ll be making all different styles of clothes in no time at all once you get the hang of using an overlocker.

This overlocker even has Rolled Hem capabilities! You’ll be able to create a beautiful edge to any project with light weight fabrics such as tablecloths or curtains or even to a dress or shirt hem without overloading the fabric itself. A rolled hem is versatile and useful to anyone who sews and is a great asset to have on an overlocker!

You’ll be able to customise your stitches, too, so that your stitching possibilities are endless! You’ll be able to get a width of 2 to 5.7mm and a length of 1 to 5mm. That way, you can change either in order to stitch on different types of fabric or get the exact look and layout that you want in your garments and other projects.

The Janome 6234XL Overlocker is very easy to use, as far as overlockers go, which is why it’s recommended for all sewing levels of expertise. It has easy threading features, including the bottom looper, which is notorious for being difficult to thread as a beginner. You’ll start threading the machine with the lay-in tension dials and continue to follow the colour-coded dots throughout the machine in order to thread it correctly.

The reviews on this overlocker really speak to how happy this machine makes its operators! Those who have purchase it from The Sewing Studio have left raving reviews on how this machine has taken their garment sewing up a level or two immediately and continues to do so the more they use it! It’s one of those machines that anyone who has used it can sing its praises!

Does the Janome 6234XL Overlocker sound like the right machine for you and your sewing needs? Let’s set up a demonstration any time! We’re also happy to answer any questions you might have about this machine or any other machine we carry. You can contact The Sewing Studio any time and we’ll help you get the right machine on your sewing table!