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The New Home Janome Purple Thunder is a great choice for both the experienced sewist and the young enthusiast. This compact machine includes essential features for tackling many types of sewing projects, from simple sewing tasks and mending to scrapbooking and paper crafting. At just 5 pounds, it is perfectly portable and a great choice for apartment and dorm living, taking to classes or sewing with friends. 

4 Stitches with 6 stitch width and length variations

  • 5 Straight Stitch variations (A – E) - Basic sewing, inserting zipper
  • 3 Zig-Zag Stitch variations (F, G, H) - Basic mending, garment construction
  • 1 Crescent / Scallop Stitch (I) - For embellishment and applique
  • 1 Multi-Stitch ZigZag Stitch (J) - Stretch fabrics like knits

Download the "READY-SET-SEW" Sewing Guide

Click here to learn how to insert a zipper without a Zipper Foot.

Key Features
Top Loading Bobbin
Finger Guard
Free Arm
Stitch Dial
Accessory Drawer
Reverse Lever
  • 4 stitches - Straight, Zig-Zag, Crescent, Multiple Zig-Zag
  • 4-piece feed dog
  • Push-pull bobbin winder
  • Extra high presser foot lift
  • Stitch selection dial
  • Top loading bobbin
  • 3 stitch width adjustments for Zig-Zag Stitches
  • 5 stitch length adjustments for Straight Stitches
  • Weighs only 5 lbs.
Model Comparison
Purple Thunder
Sewing
Hook Type Top Loading with non-removable Bobbin Case
Thread Tension Control Manual
Maximum Stitch Width 3 Width Adjustments
Feed System 4 piece feed dog
Easy Reverse Button No
Bobbin Winding Push-Pull
Stitch Selection Dials
Dual Voltage 80v - 240v No
Cover None
Number of Stitches 4
Number of Buttonholes Not Available
Needle Threader Not Available
Needle Up Down Not Available
Free Arm Yes
Drop Feed No
Needle Position 5
Locking Stitch Button No
Twin Needle Guard No
Number of Stitch Combination Not Available
Last Stitch Recall Capability No
Knee Lift No
Machine Size W 10.5" x H 9" x D 5.8"
Machine Weight 5lbs.
Work Space W 4.3" x L 3.8"
Extra High Presser Foot Lift Yes
Foot Pressure Adjustment No
Maximum Stitch Length 4mm
Other Features
Number of Designs 0
Fonts for Monogramming 0
Maximum Embroidery Size
Design Transfer Options
Embroidery Sewing Speeds 0
Embroidery Format
On Screen Editing Functions
Programmable Jump Thread Trimming No
Adjustable Speed While Embroidering No
Flexible Stitch Travelings
Auto Return Post Thread Break No
Adjustable Hoop Positioning No
Thread Brand Selection
Available Hoops
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DEALERS
The TWO Closest Dealers to you are:
44933 GEORGE WASHINGTON BLVD , ASHBURN VA, 20147
http://www.ashburnsewing.com
15926 Luanne Dr , Gaithersburg MD, 20877
301-527-0598
capitalquilts.com
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