Janome Sewist 740DC review
a tidy computerised Janome with a 7mm width

7.9/10 provisional Provisional
40 stitches, three buttonholes and a 7mm maximum width in a 5.9kg machine. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
you prefer Janome and want a 7mm width.
you are price-led; the 360DC LE offers more stitches for less on 1 Nov 2026.
What owners and reviewers like
- 7mm stitch width
- 3 buttonholes
- 5.9kg
What to watch for
- Fewer stitches than the cheaper 360DC LE
- Pricier than Brother rivals
Key specs
| Stitches | 40 |
|---|---|
| Buttonholes | 3 |
| Max width | 7mm |
| Weight | 5.9kg |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.4 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.7 / 2 |
| Value | 1.3 / 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
£629 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.