Janome 2200XT review
Janome basics at a budget price
7.7/10 provisional Provisional
A simple mechanical Janome with 22 stitches and a 4-step buttonhole. It is a step up from the cheapest machines in stitch choice, but keeps the old-style front-loading bobbin. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you want a Janome on a budget and are happy with dials.
Skip it if
you want a top-loading bobbin or a one-step buttonhole (look at the J3-20 or 725S).
What owners and reviewers like
- 22 stitches plus a 4-step buttonhole
- Up to 750 stitches a minute
- Max width 5mm, length 4mm
- 2-year warranty
What to watch for
- Front-loading bobbin is fiddlier for beginners
- 4-step buttonhole
- No needle threader listed
Key specs
| Stitches | 22 + 4-step buttonhole |
|---|---|
| Speed | 750 stitches a minute |
| Max stitch width/length | 5mm / 4mm |
| Bobbin | Front-loading |
| Weight | 6kg |
| Warranty | 2 years |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.1 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.5 / 2 |
| Value | 1.7 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.2 / 1.5 |
| UK support and warranty | 1.2 / 1.5 |
Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.
Price and where to buy
£195 inc VAT (Sewing Machine World, checked 1 Nov 2026)
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.