Why We Love the Janome 644D Overlocker (and Why You Might Too)

Why We Love the Janome 644D Overlocker (and Why You Might Too)

Let’s just say it — we love the Janome 644D overlocker.

If you’re reading this, you probably already know the feeling of staring longingly at perfectly finished seams in ready-to-wear clothes, wondering how on earth people get that magic at home. Enter: the overlocker (or serger, depending where you’re from). And for us, that magic-maker has a name — the Janome 644D.

We’ll admit, we were intimidated at first. Overlockers have so many threads. And loopers. And tension dials. It felt like trying to fly a tiny sewing spaceship. But the 644D surprised us — in a good way.

Janome did an amazing job making this machine user-friendly, even for someone who’d only ever used a basic sewing machine. The threading chart inside the looper cover? A lifesaver. The color-coded threading paths? Genius. And the instructional DVD that comes with it? A fantastic addition!

What We Love About It

• It’s fast. We’re talking up to 1,300 stitches per minute fast. Once you get going, it’s kind of addictive.
• The stitch quality is seriously impressive. Neat, strong, stretchy seams that make handmade clothes look legit.
• It handles tricky fabrics like a champ. Thin knits, slinky jersey, even thicker sweatshirt fleece — all fed through like butter.
• That differential feed? Game changer. No more stretched out wavy hems on knits (been there, cried over that).
• It’s sturdy but not bulky. It doesn’t take up a ridiculous amount of table space, but it feels solid and well-made.

Things To Know (aka The Real Talk)

Is threading an overlocker ever fun? Honestly… not really. But the 644D makes it as painless as possible. And once you’ve done it a few times, it’s weirdly satisfying.

Changing thread colors still feels like a bit of a chore (pro tip: tie the new threads to the old ones and gently pull them through). And like all overlockers, there’s a little learning curve when it comes to tension adjustments — but we’ve found the 644D to be really forgiving compared to other machines we’ve tried.

If you’re looking for a reliable, no-fuss overlocker that delivers professional results without requiring an engineering degree, the Janome 644D is absolutely worth considering.

It’s one of those tools you didn’t really know you needed until you have it — and then you wont be able to imagine sewing without it.

Plus, there’s just something so satisfying about flipping your project inside out and seeing those beautiful, tidy seams. It makes you feel like you know what you’re doing (even when you don’t).

Final Word

In the words of Jen, our clothes maker extraordinaire, “it does a lovely rolled hem and is easy to change to once you’re familiar with it”.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this machine call us at Bellarine Sewing Centre on 03 5221 3034 or read more about it here: https://www.bellarinesewingcentre.com.au/product/janome-ml644d-my-lock-overlocker/