Janome Sewist 725S review
the beginner dial machine to beat
8.3/10 provisional Provisional
The 725S has the top-loading bobbin, one-step buttonhole and hard cover, with 25 stitches and up to 830 stitches a minute. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you want simple dials with all the beginner features.
Skip it if
you want a screen, speed slider or thread cutter (see the Brother A16 or A65).
What owners and reviewers like
- Top-loading bobbin
- One-step buttonhole
- 830 stitches a minute
- Hard cover included
- On sale at £339 (was £389) on 1 Nov 2026
What to watch for
- No speed control
- Heavier than some rivals at 6.7kg
Key specs
| Stitches | 25 incl. one-step buttonhole |
|---|---|
| Bobbin | Top-loading |
| Speed | 830 stitches a minute |
| Weight | 6.7kg |
| Extras | Hard cover |
| Warranty | 2 years |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.4 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.8 / 2 |
| Value | 1.6 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.3 / 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
£339 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.