Janome DC1000 Computerised Sewing Machine
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} .ds-dc1000 .ds-machine-mark, .ds-dc1000 .ds-machine-mark-inner { min-height: 300px; } } @media (max-width: 700px) { .ds-dc1000 { font-size: 15px; } .ds-dc1000 .ds-section { padding: 45px 0; } .ds-dc1000 .ds-hero { padding: 28px 20px 36px; } .ds-dc1000 .ds-button-row, .ds-dc1000 .ds-button { width: 100%; } .ds-dc1000 .ds-stat-grid, .ds-dc1000 .ds-use-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } } Compact computerised sewing machine for beginners Janome DC1000 Begin your sewing journey with an easy-to-use computerised Janome that offers useful control without unnecessary complexity. The DC1000 combines 30 built-in stitches, a memory buttonhole, LCD stitch selection, adjustable width and length, needle up and down, automatic lock stitch, drop feed and a lightweight 5kg design. 30 built-in sewing stitches 820 SPM maximum sewing speed 5mm maximum stitch width 5kg lightweight portable body View Janome New Zealand View Official Product Details Janome computerised sewing DC1000 Compact dimensions, 30 versatile stitches and dependable Janome construction for home sewing and classes. A confident first step into computerised sewing Easy enough for beginners with useful room to grow The Janome DC1000 is designed for first-time sewists, students, occasional makers and customers who want simple electronic stitch control in a compact machine. Its 30-stitch library covers everyday garment construction, stretch seams, mending, blind hems, edge finishing, appliqué and decorative work. The front LCD displays the selected stitch number, while electronic buttons allow the stitch width and length to be adjusted for different fabrics and techniques. At approximately 5kg, the DC1000 is easy to carry to classes, move between rooms or store when sewing space is limited. Important corrections to the previous description The Janome DC1000 does not have an electronic speed-control slider. It does not have a start and stop sewing button. Sewing is operated using the included foot controller. The buttonhole is a memory buttonhole rather than a fully automatic one-step buttonhole that sizes itself from a button. Needle up and down and automatic lock stitch are included. Why the Janome DC1000 stands out Useful computerised features at an accessible price 01 30 built-in stitches Cover construction, stretch sewing, repairs, finishing, appliqué and decorative work. 02 Memory buttonhole Record the first completed sequence and repeat matching buttonholes consistently. 03 LCD display View the selected stitch number through a clear electronic screen. 04 Adjustable stitches Edit stitch width and length to suit different materials and techniques. 05 Needle up and down Raise or lower the needle for pivoting, corners and accurate fabric removal. 06 Automatic lock stitch Secure compatible seams neatly at the touch of a button. 07 Built-in needle threader Reduce eye strain and make upper-thread preparation easier. 08 Drop feed Lower the feed dogs for darning and introductory free-motion work. 30 Built-in sewing stitches Practical utility, stretch, finishing, appliqué, decorative and buttonhole options. Everyday stitches without an overwhelming menu A focused library for garments, repairs and crafts Every built-in stitch is pictured on the quick-reference chart printed across the front of the machine. Enter the corresponding stitch number using the electronic controls, then adjust the width and length where required. Straight stitches Zigzag stitches Stretch stitches Overcasting stitches Blind-hemming stitches Appliqué options Decorative patterns Memory buttonhole Straightforward electronic selection LCD display with editable stitch settings The LCD displays the selected stitch number, making it easy to confirm the machine setup before sewing. Each pattern begins with recommended default settings, helping beginners achieve a useful stitch quickly. Stitch width can be adjusted up to approximately 5mm, while stitch length can be adjusted up to approximately 4mm. LCD stitch-number display Electronic stitch selection Recommended default settings Adjustable stitch width Adjustable stitch length Front quick-reference chart Repeat matching buttonholes more easily Memory buttonhole sewing Fit the supplied Sliding Buttonhole Foot J and mark the required finished length on the fabric. Sew the first complete buttonhole sequence and the machine records the sewn length. Matching buttonholes can then be repeated consistently across a garment or project. Repeatable buttonhole sequence Manual finished-length control Sliding Buttonhole Foot J included Useful for shirts and skirts Suitable for craft projects Consistent repeated sewing Memory Repeatable buttonhole sewing Sew the first buttonhole and repeat the recorded sequence for matching results. 820 Maximum stitches per minute Responsive foot-controlled sewing for garments, repairs and everyday projects. Traditional pedal operation Variable speed through the foot controller The DC1000 is operated using the included electronic foot controller. Light pedal pressure provides slower sewing for corners, curves and detail, while firmer pressure increases speed for longer seams. The machine does not have a separate electronic speed-limiting slider. Up to 820 stitches per minute Foot-controller operation Variable pedal response Slower corner control Efficient long seams No speed-control slider Better control around corners and curves Needle up and down positioning Use the dedicated needle-position button to raise or lower the needle. Lowering the needle into the fabric provides a secure pivot point when turning corners, following curves or repositioning appliqué. The selected needle-stop position is not retained after the machine is switched off. Secure seams neatly Automatic lock-off stitch button Press the lock-stitch button to secure compatible stitches without repeatedly reversing over the same area. This is particularly useful for visible top stitching, decorative patterns, appliqué and neatly finished seams. Faster threading and less eye strain Built-in assisted needle threader Follow the marked upper-thread route and operate the threading lever near the needle. The mechanism helps draw the upper thread through the needle eye. This is especially useful for beginners and projects involving frequent thread-colour changes. Reliable everyday fabric handling Four-piece Superior Plus Feed System Four feed-dog sections maintain contact with the underside of the project as the fabric travels beneath the presser foot. This supports consistent feeding across common garment fabrics, quilting cotton, stretch materials and craft projects. Four-piece feed system Consistent fabric movement Smooth garment sewing Reliable patchwork piecing Useful stretch stitches Stable stitch formation Rigid die-cast aluminium internal frame The DC1000 is constructed around a rigid aluminium internal frame that supports stable needle movement. Despite its sturdy internal construction, the complete machine weighs only approximately 5kg. Manual project movement for creative sewing Drop feed for darning and free-motion work Lower the feed dogs when you want to guide the project manually rather than allowing the machine to move it automatically. This supports darning, thread drawing, stippling and introductory free-motion quilting when a compatible optional foot is fitted. Drop-feed control Introductory free-motion quilting Stippling Darning Thread drawing Optional darning feet available Useful for patchwork and small quilting projects Practical quilting capability with optional accessories The DC1000 is a compact domestic machine rather than a large-throat quilting model, but it includes useful controls for patchwork, appliqué and smaller quilted projects. Patchwork piecing Add an optional 1/4-inch seam foot for consistent quilt-block seams. Free-motion practice Lower the feed dogs and fit a compatible optional darning foot. Straight-line quilting Add an optional even-feed foot to help multiple layers advance together. Needle-down pivoting Keep the needle inside the fabric while turning corners and following shapes. Decorative quilting Use built-in decorative and appliqué patterns on blocks and borders. Class-friendly design The lightweight body is easy to carry to patchwork and sewing groups. 158.5mm Space to the right of the needle Compact workspace for garments, repairs, patchwork and craft projects. Designed for compact sewing spaces A small footprint with practical project room The DC1000 provides approximately 158.5mm of space to the right of the needle. This is suitable for garments, alterations, cushion covers, patchwork blocks and manageable household projects. The complete machine measures approximately 385mm wide, 282mm high and 150mm deep. Flatbed support or tubular sewing access Convertible free-arm sewing Remove the front accessory compartment to expose the narrow free arm. Sleeves, cuffs, trouser hems and children’s garments can then be positioned around the machine bed. Refit the compartment to restore the flat sewing surface and integrated accessory storage. Easy bobbin access and visible thread supply Horizontal top-loading bobbin Insert the bobbin from above beneath the transparent bobbin cover. The clear cover allows you to check the remaining lower-thread supply without removing the bobbin. The accessible bobbin area also makes routine cleaning and bobbin replacement straightforward. Horizontal top-loading bobbin Transparent bobbin cover Visible thread supply Built-in bobbin winder Easy cleaning access Janome plastic bobbins Clear visibility around the needle Built-in LED sewing light The LED light illuminates the needle, presser foot and fabric immediately around the sewing area. Improved visibility helps when following seam guides, sewing dark fabric or using closely matched thread. Manual one-hand thread cutter The DC1000 includes a convenient manual thread cutter on the left side of the machine face plate. It does not have an automatic electronic upper and bobbin thread-cutting button. Realistic everyday fabric capability Best suited to light and medium-weight domestic sewing The DC1000 is suitable for common garment fabrics, patchwork cotton, stretch materials, craft fabrics and light home-furnishing projects. Correct needle selection, quality thread and suitable machine settings are essential when changing fabric type or thickness. Thick leather goods, heavy canvas assemblies, dense webbing and upholstery production require an appropriate heavy-duty or industrial machine. Dress cotton Quilting cotton Polyester blends Light linen Jersey and interlock Garment-weight denim Craft fabrics Light curtain material Essential accessories for everyday sewing Four presser feet and soft dust cover included The standard package includes the main feet required for general construction, zips, decorative stitching and memory buttonholes. Zigzag Foot A Zipper Foot E Satin Stitch Foot F Sliding Buttonhole Foot J Janome plastic bobbins × 3 Needle set Spool pin Additional spool pin Flat screwdriver Small lint brush Seam ripper Large spool holder Small spool holder Foot controller Power cord Instruction book Machine dust cover Who is the Janome DC1000 for? A compact computerised machine for everyday creativity First-time sewists Sewing classes Dressmaking Fashion students Garment alterations Household repairs Stretch sewing Patchwork Small quilting projects Appliqué Craft sewing Compact storage Choosing between popular Janome beginner models Janome DC1000, DC1030 or DC2030? Janome DC1000 The most affordable option, with 30 stitches, LCD selection, memory buttonhole, needle up/down, lock stitch and drop feed. Janome DC1030 Adds an electronic speed-control slider and start/stop sewing while retaining the same compact 5kg format. Janome DC2030 A step-up package with additional accessories and stronger value for customers focused on patchwork and quilting. Best reason to choose the DC1000 It provides genuine computerised stitch control and useful Janome features at a highly accessible beginner-machine price. Important information before purchasing The Janome DC1000 is a computerised domestic sewing machine. It is not an overlocker, embroidery machine or industrial machine. It includes 30 built-in stitches and one repeatable memory buttonhole. Maximum stitch width is approximately 5mm and maximum stitch length is approximately 4mm. The machine does not have an electronic speed-control slider or a start/stop sewing button. Sewing is controlled through the included foot controller. Needle up/down and automatic lock stitch are included. Upper-thread tension is manually adjustable. Presser-foot pressure is fixed. The machine includes a soft dust cover rather than a rigid hard cover. A wide extension table is not included. Technical information Janome DC1000 specifications Machine type Computerised domestic sewing machine Internal frame Rigid die-cast aluminium frame Built-in stitches 30 Buttonhole Memory buttonhole Maximum sewing speed Up to approximately 820 stitches per minute Maximum stitch width Approximately 5mm Maximum stitch length Approximately 4mm Machine screen LCD stitch-number display Stitch selection Electronic push-button selection Stitch-width control Electronically adjustable Stitch-length control Electronically adjustable Thread tension Manually adjustable Presser-foot pressure Fixed, not adjustable Needle threader Built-in assisted needle threader Bobbin type Horizontal top-loading bobbin Bobbin winder Built in Speed-control slider No Start and stop button No Needle up/down Yes, without retained memory after power-off Automatic lock stitch Yes Reverse sewing Yes Feed system Four-piece Superior Plus Feed System Drop feed Yes Workspace Approximately 158.5mm / 6.2 inches Needle plate Marked with seam guides and needle-drop references Lighting LED sewing light Thread cutter Manual cutter on the left side of the face plate Automatic electronic thread cutter No Standard presser feet Four Foot controller Included Machine cover Soft dust cover included Extra-wide table Not included Machine dimensions Approximately 385mm wide × 282mm high × 150mm deep Machine weight Approximately 5.0kg Built-in lettering No Embroidery capability No Included accessory package What comes with the Janome DC1000? Included presser feet Zigzag Foot A Zipper Foot E Satin Stitch Foot F Sliding Buttonhole Foot J Needles, bobbins and spool accessories Janome plastic bobbins × 3 Needle set Spool pin Additional spool pin Large spool holder Small spool holder Tools, operation and storage Foot controller Power cord Flat screwdriver Small lint brush Seam ripper Instruction book Machine dust cover Expand the machine as your skills develop Recommended optional accessories Patchwork and quilting accessories 1/4-inch Seam Foot 200318000 Even Feed Foot with Guide 200311003 Convertible Even Feed Foot Set 214517004 Open-Toe Darning Foot 200340001 Closed-Toe Darning Foot 200349000 Ditch Quilting Foot 200341002 Border Guide Foot 200434003 Garment and specialist sewing feet Appliqué Foot 820815002 Blind Hem Foot 825817009 Button Sewing Foot 200136002 Concealed Zipper Foot 200333001 Adjustable Zipper Foot 200342003 Binder Foot 200313005 Gathering Foot 200315007 Hemmer Foot 820809014 Piping Foot 200314006 Roller Foot 200316008 Ultra Glide Foot 200329004 Ruffler Foot 943100000 Frequently asked questions Janome DC1000 FAQ Is the Janome DC1000 computerised? Yes. Stitch selection, width, length, needle positioning and lock stitching are electronically controlled. How many stitches does the DC1000 have? It includes 30 utility, stretch, finishing, appliqué and decorative stitches. Does the DC1000 have an automatic one-step buttonhole? It uses a memory buttonhole. The first completed sequence is recorded and can then be repeated for matching buttonholes. Does it have an LCD screen? Yes. The LCD displays the number of the selected stitch. Can stitch width and length be adjusted? Yes. Width and length can be adjusted electronically within the permitted range of the selected stitch. Does it have a speed-control slider? No. Sewing speed is controlled through pressure on the supplied foot controller. Can it sew without the foot controller? No. The DC1000 does not have a start and stop sewing button. Does it have needle up and down? Yes. The needle can be raised or lowered using the dedicated button. Does it remember the needle-down setting? No. The selected needle-stop position is not retained after the machine is switched off. Does it have automatic lock stitch? Yes. Compatible stitches can be secured using the dedicated lock-off button. Does it have an automatic needle threader? It includes a built-in assisted needle-threading mechanism. Does it cut the threads automatically? No. It has a manual thread cutter on the machine face plate. Can it sew stretch fabrics? Yes. It includes stretch stitches for suitable jersey, interlock and elastic fabrics. Can it sew denim? It can sew ordinary garment-weight denim with the correct denim needle, quality thread and suitable settings. Can it sew canvas? It can sew selected light domestic canvas projects. Thick or bulky assemblies may require a stronger machine. Can it sew leather? Selected thin and soft garment leather may be possible with careful setup. Thick leather goods require an industrial machine. Can the feed dogs be lowered? Yes. The DC1000 includes drop feed. Can it free-motion quilt? Yes. Lower the feed dogs and fit a compatible optional darning or free-motion foot. Does it include a walking foot? No. Compatible Janome even-feed feet are available separately. Does it include a wide extension table? No. An extra-wide table is not included with the standard machine package. Does it include a hard cover? No. A soft dust cover is included. How many presser feet are included? Four feet are included: Zigzag Foot A, Zipper Foot E, Satin Stitch Foot F and Sliding Buttonhole Foot J. Is the DC1000 suitable for beginners? Yes. The LCD, simple stitch selection, default settings, needle threader and lock-stitch control make it beginner friendly. Is it suitable for sewing classes? Yes. Its compact dimensions, folding handle and approximate 5kg weight make it convenient to transport. What is the difference between the DC1000 and DC1030? The DC1030 adds an electronic speed-control slider and start/stop sewing. The DC1000 is operated using its foot controller. Is the DC1000 an overlocker? No. It is a conventional computerised sewing machine and does not trim fabric edges or use loopers. Is it an embroidery machine? No. It does not use embroidery hoops or import embroidery files. Is it suitable for commercial production? It is designed primarily for domestic sewing, classes and occasional use rather than continuous industrial production. Official Janome resources Product information and support Janome New Zealand Review the official specifications, included accessories and compatible optional feet. View Janome New Zealand → Janome Australia View the regional product overview and access the current downloadable brochure. View official product page → Janome Support Access warranty registration, support information and help through Janome New Zealand. Visit Janome support → Buy from New Zealand Janome sewing specialists Expert advice, genuine warranty assistance and in-house servicing Direct Sewing has supplied sewing, quilting, embroidery, overlocking and industrial equipment throughout New Zealand since 2001. Our experienced team can explain machine threading, stitch selection, memory buttonholes, needle choice, stretch sewing, quilting accessories and the differences between the Janome DC1000, DC1030 and DC2030. Your Janome DC1000 is supported by genuine New Zealand warranty assistance and our own in-house technical workshop. Servicing and repairs are completed by experienced sewing-machine technicians with decades of industry knowledge. For beginners wanting affordable computerised stitch control, useful sewing functions and a lightweight machine that is easy to store or carry, the Janome DC1000 is an excellent first machine.
