Janome 2212

**Jibbers** · 07-09-2013, 21:46

Anyone have any experience with this machine? I was searching online and amazon had it listed as its best rated machine. I've never sewn before, and right now im just looking to hem nylon and also looking at making some custom bag liner / sheets out of wicking fabrics for summer camping and of course a tarp system. Not sure what else I might try to dabble with, but I would of course like to be able to sew loops onto 1" webbing.

Anyhow, with the price and the amazon reviews it seems like a good buy to me, but I thought I might see if I couldn't get any input from you guys n gals.

Billy

http://www.amazon.com/gp/top-rated/arts-crafts/12899461

http://www.amazon.com/Janome-2212-Se..._tr_12899461_1

**Monique** · 07-10-2013, 04:07

Janome is a reputable brand and at the Amazon price point you can't go wrong ! Looks like it would do everything you want it to - overall a good little machine. I upgraded to a Janome quilter's choice series a few years ago and never regretted my decision. ( my piggy bank squealed a little at the time ....but in hind sight it was a good investment!). Good luck with your projects.

**Bubba** · 07-10-2013, 05:45

Do you have a local sewing shop that does repairs? Often you can get a reliable older machine from them for a good price and they will offer a warranty and even free lessons. Don't be afraid of buying a used machine as people here will tell you that they tend to be better made and will last longer than newer machines.

**Jibbers** · 07-10-2013, 06:53

Originally Posted by Monique

Janome is a reputable brand and at the Amazon price point you can't go wrong ! Looks like it would do everything you want it to - overall a good little machine. I upgraded to a Janome quilter's choice series a few years ago and never regretted my decision. ( my piggy bank squealed a little at the time ....but in hind sight it was a good investment!). Good luck with your projects.

Thank you for the input! Definitely what I wanted to hear. I would be so bummed out if I got a machine and found out I couldn't do something I wanted to do with it! =P

Originally Posted by Bubba

Do you have a local sewing shop that does repairs? Often you can get a reliable older machine from them for a good price and they will offer a warranty and even free lessons. Don't be afraid of buying a used machine as people here will tell you that they tend to be better made and will last longer than newer machines.

Well I live in a pretty small country town of population 17,000. And I think the only reason that number is so high is because we have a university here. That being said there is only one place I know of called the Flying Needle, but I don't think they sell machines. I'll probably stop in this week and have a look. It would be great if I could snag a few free lessons with a machine!!

**Ramblinrev** · 07-10-2013, 07:11

At 16 pounds I would expect to have to chase that thing all over the table. Janome is a very reputable maker... but like everyone else nowadays they are producing an "entry" line which means they sacrifice their quality for cheap. Probably poor quality gears and cheap plastic housings. IMO Amazon ratings aren't worth a tinker's fig. I would not want to do webbing and multiple layers for hours at a time.

That said... it is a mechanical machine and it is not overloaded with useless bling.

It sounds to me like a bit of a crap shoot. If you want a cheap "disposable" machine to play with now and then you might be fine. If you want a work horse that will do your bidding when you learn the ropes and develop your skill level I think you would leave this machine in the dirt in a fairly short period of time.

Check my "guidelines" thread in my sig. Others seem to have found it helpful. Ask around your female freinds and relatives of a certain age. Dollars to donuts someone has a machine in their closet, attic or basement that you could acquire that might serve you better. Sorry to rain on your parade. But you asked.