Janome 2200XT Sewing Machine Review
If you’re looking for a, beginner friendly, and budget conscious sewing machine...
You should consider the Janome 2200XT Sewing Machine.
This machine is a great choice for anyone who doesn’t want a complicated machine or just starting on their sewing journey, or for anyone who doesn’t want to spend a fortune on sewing machines for their home.
The 2200XT is a mechanical sewing machine. That means that there is absolutely no computerisation on this machine. You’ll be able to select stitches and customise them by length using dials on the front of the machine.
You’ll be able to feed light to medium weight fabric through this machine with ease. It’s not meant for heavy-duty fabrics, such as those meant for furnishings. It’s perfect for quilting and garments and other projects that use cotton or other lighter fabrics.
This machine can reach a speed of 750 stitches per minute, and you can easily slow that down if it’s too fast for you by letting up pressure on the foot control. This speed is perfect for both beginners and advanced sewists!
Many Janome sewing machines come with easy to change presser feet, and the 2200XT is no different. These snap-on feet are released with the press of a button on the back of the presser foot shank. To put a different foot on, you simply need to line it up under the needle and lower the presser foot shank to snap the foot in place! You won’t need to get out your screwdriver every time you want to change the presser foot, which your fingers will thank you for in the long run.
The Janome 2200XT comes equipped with 22 unique utility stitches including 1 4-step buttonhole. These stitches are perfect for any kind of project, from quilting straight lines to stretch-friendly stitches so that you can work with knits to even stitches that are applique friendly.
You won’t be disappointed with the amount of workspace the Janome 2200XT comes with. You’ll find 6 inches of workspace to the right of the needle, which is plenty of space to work on small to medium-sized quilts. You’ll have no problem working on any size garments or bags, either.
You’re probably wondering what comes included with the Janome 2200XT Sewing Machine. Let’s take a look:
Presser Feet Included:
- 1X Hemmer foot
- 1X Overcasting foot
- 1X Satin stitch foot
- 1X Sliding buttonhole foot
- 1X Standard foot
- 1X Zipper foot
Accessories Included:
- 1X Screwdriver
- 1X Screwdriver Winged
- 1X Seam Ripper
- 1X Foot Control
- 1X Soft Cover
- 3X Bobbins
- 1X Pack of Needles
- 1X Instruction Book
If you’re primarily looking to use this machine for quilting, you might consider adding a couple of feet and accessories to your order.
First, a patchwork foot, or 1/4 inch foot will help you to create the perfect quilt seam every time.
You will definitely want to include a walking foot in your order, too! A walking helps to create an even feed with projects that have multiple layers of fabric, such as quilting. They have a set of feed dogs on the presser foot itself that work with the timing of the machine to feed all layers of fabric at the same rate through the machine.
And why not grab a quilting bar set while you’re here, too! A quilting bar helps you to keep straight lines as you quilt at an even distance. The guide bar will sit on top of your last seam so that you can sew along side it easily.
If you’re ready to take the plunge and purchase this sewing machine, or if you want some expert help from The Sewing Studio, contact us any time! We’re here to help you pick out the perfect sewing machine and can’t wait to see what you’ll create with it.
