Janome 2206 Review In Detail
Janome 2206 might not tempt you with its features, but it is very good at one thing. It sews well. Mechanical sewing machine lovers will have a good time.
When we went through the features of Janome 2206, we were slightly worried about the features. It is a very basic mechanical sewing machine. It has 6 built-in stitches including a 4-step buttonhole. It can stitch at a speed of 860 stitches/minute, so it has a powerful motor inside. The tension has to be manually adjusted. It comes with snap on presser feet. You can select stitches using the dial. It has free arm sewing capability as well.
Ease of Use
Setting up Janome 2206 was very easy. The stitches are even and of good quality. It is not that heavy since the body is made of plastic. It weighs around 12.8 lbs. One good feature of this sewing machine is the ease with which you can make simple buttonholes just by turning the dial. Even though 4-step buttonholes are not ideal for beginners, 2206 has the best 4-step buttonhole we have ever come across. The overall build quality of the machine is quite good. As always Janome make quality machines. Janome 2206 is easy to thread even in the absence of automatic needle threader. We have come across so many machines that have useless automatic threader, the manual threader on this machine is way better than the automatic threaders of those.
Drawbacks
Janome 2206 doesn't have drop-in bobbin and automatic needle threader. It just has a 4-step buttonhole instead of 1-step buttonhole. So you can't quite say that this is ideal for beginners.
Pros
• Easy to thread
• Quality stitches
Cons
• No drop-in bobbin
• No 1-step buttonhole
• No automatic needle threader
Review Verdict
Overall, Janome 2206 will suit those people who are looking for a basic mechanical sewing machine with limited features. Yes, it doesn't have all the features that a modern sewing machine normally have, but it does what it is supposed to do. Amidst the limitations, it does a very good job. It is recommended for those who love mechanical sewing machines.
Specifications
| Feature | Type |
|---|---|
| Type | Mechanical |
| Built-in Stitches | 6 |
| Sewing Start/Stop Button | No |
| Speed Control Slider | No |
| Automatic Needle Threader | No |
| Buttonhole Styles | 1 Four-step |
| Top Drop-in Bobbin | No, Front Loading |
| Stitch Selection | Dial |
| Stitch Width | 5mm |
| Stitch Length | 4mm |
| Programmable Needle Up/Down | No |
| Built-in Monogramming Font | No |
| Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure | No |
| Drop Feed | Yes |
| Free Arm | Yes |
| Motor Power | 860 Stitches/min |
| On Board Storage | Yes |
| Work Light | Yes |
| Feed Dog | 5 |
| Included Feet | Blind Hem Foot, Sliding Buttonhole Foot, Zig-Zag Foot |
| Machine Weight | 12.8 lbs |
| Extra High Presser Foot Lifter | Yes |
| Snap-on Presser Feet | Yes |
| Work Space | W 6.5" x H 4.7" |
| Locking Stitch Button | No |
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