Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000 User Manual (English)

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Sandra ThomasAug 17, 2025
Why does the needle thread break on my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000?
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  brandon96Aug 18, 2025
  There are several reasons why the needle thread might break on your Janome Sewing Machine: * The needle thread might not be threaded properly. * The needle thread tension might be too tight. * The needle could be bent or blunt. * The needle might be inserted incorrectly. * The thread might be too heavy for the needle. * The needle thread might not have been set in the thread holder when you started embroidery sewing.
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Lori FullerAug 20, 2025
What to do if my Janome Sewing Machine is skipping stitches?
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  karen91Aug 20, 2025
  Here’s what might cause skipped stitches on your Janome Sewing Machine: * The needle may be inserted incorrectly. * The needle may be bent or blunt. * The needle and/or threads may not be suitable for the fabric being sewn. * A blue needle might not be used for sewing stretch, very fine, and synthetic fabrics. * The needle thread may not be threaded properly. * The needle may be defective (rusted, burr on needle eye or tip). * The embroidery hoop might not be set properly. * The fabric might not be stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop. * A purple needle might not be used for sewing thick fabrics, denims, and across the hem.
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christina68Aug 22, 2025
Why does the bobbin thread break on my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000 Sewing Machine?
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  Jennifer PowersAug 23, 2025
  The bobbin thread on your Janome Sewing Machine might break due to: * The bobbin thread not being threaded properly in the bobbin holder. * Lint collecting in the bobbin holder. * A damaged bobbin that doesn't turn smoothly. If the bobbin is damaged, replace it.
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Heather FlynnAug 25, 2025
Why is my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000 causing seam puckering?
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  Christina WilliamsAug 26, 2025
  Seam puckering on your Janome Sewing Machine can occur if: * The needle tension is too tight. * The needle thread or the bobbin thread is not threaded correctly. * The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. * The stitch length is too long for the fabric. To fix this, make stitches shorter. * The stitch width is too wide. To fix this, reduce the stitch width. * The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop.
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George TorresAug 28, 2025
Why is the cloth not feeding smoothly on my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000 Sewing Machine?
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  Johnny PerezAug 28, 2025
  If the cloth isn't feeding smoothly through your Janome Sewing Machine, it could be because: * The feed dog is packed with lint. * The dual feed foot is not being used for sewing hard to feed material; use the dual feed foot. * The stitches are too fine; try making the stitches longer. * The feed dog is lowered.
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Michael DayAug 30, 2025
What to do if my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000 Sewing Machine does not run?
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  fwrightAug 30, 2025
  If your Janome Sewing Machine isn't running, check the following: * Ensure the machine is plugged in. * Check for a thread caught in the hook race. * A faulty foot control might be plugged in while the machine is turned on. Replace the foot control if this is the case. * The start/stop button might be used for ordinary sewing with the foot control plugged in.
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omccoySep 2, 2025
Why are patterns distorted on my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000 Sewing Machine?
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  Kristen DelgadoSep 2, 2025
  Patterns on your Janome Sewing Machine might be distorted due to: * The needle thread tension being too loose. * The stitch length not being suitable for the fabric being sewn. * The feed balancing dial not being properly set. * Interfacing not being used for sewing stretch and very fine fabrics; use an interfacing. * The embroidery hoop attaching knob being loose. * The embroidery hoop hitting something around the machine. * The fabric not being stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop. * The fabric being caught or trapped when sewing embroidery; stop the machine and free the fabric. * The embroidery foot being trapped by a jump thread; trim the jump thread. * The embroidery foot stumbling on a mound of embroidery threads.
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Brian RaySep 4, 2025
Why does my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000 make a crunching sound?
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  Mr. Cody NielsenSep 4, 2025
  If you hear a crunching sound when running your Janome Sewing Machine, it could be because: * Something is caught between the carriage and the arm; remove the object. * The carriage is hitting something around the machine; this is an initializing sound and not a defect. * The power is turned on when the feed dog is lowered.
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Daniel BakerSep 7, 2025
What causes slipping layers on my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000 Sewing Machine?
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  Evelyn JeffersonSep 7, 2025
  Slipping layers when using your Janome Sewing Machine can occur if the dual feed foot is not being used for sewing hard to feed material. Use the dual feed foot.
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wellstanyaSep 9, 2025
Why are the automatic buttonhole stitches not balanced on my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000?
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  Judy HuntSep 9, 2025
  The automatic buttonhole stitches on your Janome Sewing Machine might not be balanced because: * The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn. * The feed balancing dial is not set properly. * Interfacing is not being used with stretch fabric; use an interfacing.