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M Janome Excel 18W will not sew in reverse. Can I fix this myself?

Machine has not been serviced in ages

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If there is a reversing knob or button then a fix is possible
might be best to have it professionally serviced

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 24, 2008

SOURCE: Backward sewing machine

that sounds like the button is stuck. You may need to get it looked at.

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ndirons

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  • Posted on May 02, 2009

SOURCE: Janome Excel 5124 reverse lever

If you pull the bottom off the machine (half a dozen screws) there is a cam on the main drive shaft. The cam is probably jammed in the reverse position due to lack of lubrication on the shaft. You can move the cam back manually and it will operate in forward direction. It appears that the shaft needs lubrication.

Debbi's Sewing Machine Repair

  • 7365 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 23, 2011

SOURCE: Hi, Where can I obtain an Instruction Manual for

Go to the janome website
Click on country
Click on machines
Check either the home sewing/embroidery or retired section for your model
number

bargainbox

Hassy

  • 1388 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 13, 2011

SOURCE: Hi, how old would a janome my excel 23x be & being

23X is getting on 20years...the 18W is still current model and an EXCELLENT machine....go for it !

sylviaivie

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  • Posted on Sep 05, 2012

SOURCE: problem: machine stitches statiory,doesn't move,and puckers underneath

Are the feed dogs lowered? Look for a slide switch near the bottom of the machine either front or back.

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JANOME NEW HOME MY EXCEL 18W / MW3018 FREE ARM SEWING MACHINE -

Here are the steps to sew a buttonhole on the Janome New Home My Excel 18W/MW3018 sewing machine:
  1. Attach the buttonhole foot to the machine.
  2. Place the button in the back of the buttonhole foot and adjust the foot so that the button fits snugly.
  3. Select the buttonhole stitch on the machine. It may be a buttonhole symbol or a number corresponding to the buttonhole stitch.
  4. Set the stitch length to the desired length for the buttonhole. The machine may have preset lengths or you can adjust it manually.
  5. Place the fabric under the foot and lower the foot.
  6. Sew the first side of the buttonhole. Stop the machine when it reaches the end of the buttonhole.
  7. Sew the second side of the buttonhole, stopping at the end.
  8. Use a seam ripper or scissors to open the buttonhole carefully.
  9. Remove the fabric from the machine and trim any loose threads.
Make sure to practice on a scrap piece of fabric before sewing the buttonhole on your project.
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I have JANOME NEW HOME MYEXCEL 18W-MW3018 FREE ARM SEWING MACHINE.

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Question moved from Computers to Janome.

There seems to be different versions, perhaps country versions USA and Australia. Some have 'New Home', some don't. There is a manual in the link.

https://www.google.com/search?q=JANOME+NEW+HOME+MY+EXCEL+18W-MW3018

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Model 18w. Why won't it reverse?

If you read a little over halfway down the web page below, you will find another Janome with the same problem. Perhaps it will help:


Repairing Janome or New Home Sewing Machine


Janome New Home mx3123 reverse button not working

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Hi, Where can I obtain an Instruction Manual for my janome sewing machine my excel 18w ? Thanks M

Go to the janome website
Click on country
Click on machines
Check either the home sewing/embroidery or retired section for your model
number
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