The Janome 219-S is an affordable entry-level, mechanical sewing machine that’s aimed at first-time stitchers, or sewists who are looking for a reliable machine to handle basic alterations, dressmaking and the odd home sewing project, from quilts to roman blinds.

It has enough stitch options to offer you a range of initial uses, from inserting button holes to sewing blind hems, machine appliqué and quilting, but with a very simple-to-use design and a pared down range of functions that won’t overwhelm. When you buy the Janome Atelier 6 sewing machine from Sew Essential, you are covered by our comprehensive 2 year warranty. Two dials (selector/zig zag width, length) means the Janome 219s is so much more versatile than similarly priced single dial models. Darning Plate And Janome accessories are typically inexpensive and easy to learn how to use! And they make all different kinds of accessories that will really boost your sewing machine’s and your abilities as to what you can create! In terms of stitch variety, the Janome 219-S doesn't disappoint. It includes a range of stitches, including stretch and overcast stitches. These stitches are useful for different types of fabrics and sewing techniques, allowing you to achieve professional results.Threading is no longer a dreaded chore because the easy to follow numbered thread path gets you down to the needle where it threads front to rear, get the job done in seconds. One notable feature of the Janome 219-S is its 4-step buttonholer, which simplifies the process of creating buttonholes. With this feature, you can easily create professional-looking buttonholes with minimal effort. This machine will offer you a good, solid range of functions to support your dressmaking, quilting or home sewing. Here are a few of our favourites…

The Janome 219s is a lightweight free arm machine with 14 stitch selections and front loading bobbin which provides the necessities for basic sewing. It has enough stitch options to offer you a range of initial uses, from inserting button holes to sewing blind hems and quilting, but with a very simple-to-use design and a pared down range of functions that won’t overwhelm.If you’re looking to use this machine for quilting, there are a few accessories that you may consider purchasing along with your brand-new machine. Of course, you’ll want to make sure you have certain accessories such as a 1/4inch foot and a walking foot. The Janome 219s has a 4 step buttonhole, darning plate for free hand embroidery sewing, adjustable stitch length and zig zag width and the free arm is suitable for trouser legs, shirt sleeves etc. Adjustable Length & Zig Zag Width

The Janome 219S sewing machine is great for beginner sewists staring out on their sewing journey. Featuring 14 stitches, 4 step buttonhole, variable stitch length and a number of included accessories, this machine is a great introduction to dressmaking, alterations and other simple sewing tasks. Features and BenefitsThe extra height foot lifter doubles the height of the foot and allows for extra bulky fabrics and the independent stitch width and length adjustments increase the versatility. This mechanical sewing machine is made for beginners, and it shows. It easily passed our test for how easy it was to set up for beginners.

The 219s is lightweight with a front-loading bobbin case and a convertible free arm for circular sewing. Janome 219-S is a lightweight machine making it easier to transport, plus with a front-loading bobbin case. It's an ideal starter machine as it's easy to use. It has a front-loading bobbin which is easy to remove, wind and load, and you can thread the top thread easily following the step by step instructions in the manual. The bobbin winder automatically finishes for you when your bobbin is full. In terms of sturdiness of the main machine, we tested sewing at full speed and did vibrate a bit, so there maybe quieter machines out there but this doesn’t especially put us off. Janome 219-S extra functions

The 4 step buttonhole foot means fast and neat buttonholes. The detachable storage box converts the flat bed into a convenient free arm and allows easy access to difficult areas like sleeves and trouser legs. The needle plate has markings for mm or inches, which is handy for this particular quilt maker who doesn’t work in mm! This means you can easily position your needle the right distance from your fabric edge, allowing you to sew seams in increments to suit your sewing pattern or quilt pattern instructions. The Janome 219-S sewing machine is a versatile and user-friendly sewing machine that offers a range of features to meet various sewing needs. It comes with 14 stitch options, allowing you to choose from a variety of stitch patterns to suit different projects. Weighing in 5.4kg, this machine is one of the lightest beginner machines of it’s type on the market. I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to carry it to my friend’s house for a sewing night.