Janome HD9 review
semi-industrial speed in a home machine
7.9/10 provisional Provisional
Straight stitch only, at up to 1,600 stitches a minute, with an automatic thread cutter, knee lifter and a 225 x 140mm workspace. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you piece and quilt a lot or sew heavy layers and want speed.
Skip it if
you need zigzag or buttonholes; this does straight stitch only.
What owners and reviewers like
- 1,600 stitches a minute
- Automatic thread cutter
- Knee lifter
- 225 x 140mm workspace
What to watch for
- Straight stitch only
- 14kg
- Takes industrial-type needles (HLx5)
Key specs
| Stitch | Straight only |
|---|---|
| Speed | 1,600 stitches a minute |
| Max length | 6mm |
| Thread cutter | Automatic |
| Weight | 14kg |
| Workspace | 225 x 140mm |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.7 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.3 / 2 |
| Value | 1.3 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.4 / 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
£1,329 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.