Janome 219S Sewing Machine - Just Released

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Two dials (selector/zig zag width, length) means the Janome 219s is so much more versatile than similarly priced single dial models. Darning Plate

But, you may also consider adding other quilt-specific presser feet such as an applique foot for those intricate quilts. You might want to learn how to free motion quilt and a darning foot is perfect for that! Or, if you’re looking to quilt straight lines that are evenly spaced, a long quilting bar guide is perfect for you! In terms of sturdiness of the main machine, we tested sewing at full speed and did vibrate a bit, so there maybe quieter machines out there but this doesn’t especially put us off. Janome 219-S extra functions The needle plate has markings for mm or inches, which is handy for this particular quilt maker who doesn’t work in mm! This means you can easily position your needle the right distance from your fabric edge, allowing you to sew seams in increments to suit your sewing pattern or quilt pattern instructions. And Janome accessories are typically inexpensive and easy to learn how to use! And they make all different kinds of accessories that will really boost your sewing machine’s and your abilities as to what you can create!Weighing in 5.4kg, this machine is one of the lightest beginner machines of it’s type on the market. I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to carry it to my friend’s house for a sewing night. If you’re looking to make or fix clothes, the removable storage compartment slides away easily for free arm sewing, making it do basic dressmaking jobs like sewing trouser hems, sleeve cuffs or other smaller, tubular projects The extra height foot lifter doubles the height of the foot and allows for extra bulky fabrics and the independent stitch width and length adjustments increase the versatility.

The Janome 219s is a lightweight free arm machine with 14 stitch selections and front loading bobbin which provides the necessities for basic sewing. I tried out the zig zag stitch to sew appliqué some cotton flowers on to a daughter’s dress. and it made light weight of machine appliqué – it was actually so good it’s converted me a bit to appliqué (after my previous attempts at hand appliqué had mixed results). The 219s is lightweight with a front-loading bobbin case and a convertible free arm for circular sewing. Janome 219-S is a lightweight machine making it easier to transport, plus with a front-loading bobbin case. It's an ideal starter machine as it's easy to use. It has enough stitch options to offer you a range of initial uses, from inserting button holes to sewing blind hems and quilting, but with a very simple-to-use design and a pared down range of functions that won’t overwhelm. One notable feature of the Janome 219-S is its 4-step buttonholer, which simplifies the process of creating buttonholes. With this feature, you can easily create professional-looking buttonholes with minimal effort.If you’re looking to use this machine for quilting, there are a few accessories that you may consider purchasing along with your brand-new machine. Of course, you’ll want to make sure you have certain accessories such as a 1/4inch foot and a walking foot. The 4 step button hole took a couple of goes for me to master, mainly due to stitch tension, but the manual and step by step instructions made it a very simple process. The needle itself is easy to change by unscrewing the needle clamp screw and removing the current needle, then inserting the new one and tightening. This makes easy work of switching to the right needle to suit your fabric.

It has a front-loading bobbin which is easy to remove, wind and load, and you can thread the top thread easily following the step by step instructions in the manual. The bobbin winder automatically finishes for you when your bobbin is full. The 4 step buttonhole foot means fast and neat buttonholes. The detachable storage box converts the flat bed into a convenient free arm and allows easy access to difficult areas like sleeves and trouser legs. We had to play around about with the thread tension to match the fabric a bit, so would have found it useful to see a stitch tension guide for different fabrics for beginners in the manual, but this isn’t an exclusive issue for this machine – it’s all part of the sewing process and we soon worked out which thread tensions worked best for which fabric.

Janome 291-S Sewing machine review: summary

When you buy the Janome Atelier 6 sewing machine from Sew Essential, you are covered by our comprehensive 2 year warranty. The Janome 219S sewing machine is great for beginner sewists staring out on their sewing journey. Featuring 14 stitches, 4 step buttonhole, variable stitch length and a number of included accessories, this machine is a great introduction to dressmaking, alterations and other simple sewing tasks. Janome 219-S Sewing Machine Features and Benefits