I am really pleased with it and have no criticisms to make apart from the foot pedal is so light it wanders about a bit, but that is a very minor thing. Despite the fact that my mother lives in North Yorkshire, Steve has been provided exceptional support over the phone, assisting her to set up and become familiar with the new machine, far beyond my expectations.

I’m hoping I won’t have to test the warranty terms, but I’m confident Sewing Machine World will deliver on their promise if I do. For more options, and tips on what to look out for when purchasing a sewing machine, check out our best sewing machines guide.

Included in the standard accessories are 3x Bobbins, Seam Ripper, Button Hole Foot, Needle Pack, Soft Cover, Instruction Book, Darning Foot and Foot Control.

I was going to sell it as soon as my own machine was repaired but I'm going to keep it, highly recommended!

If you're new to sewing, or looking for a trusted machine that will do regular alterations, dressmaking and home sewing then yes. I also tried out the blind hem stitch to take up a pair of jeans – it was really straightforward to switch the presser foot and the stitch was easy to use. I am extremely pleased with it, my single small grip is that the foot pedal is very light and not very grippy so it walks away from me on the hard flooring but it is very minor!

com, Simply Knitting and The World of Cross Stitching and was previously Deputy Editor of Papercraft inspirations magazine. We are a family run firm with over 60 years of experience and having supplied and serviced sewing machines to the public, schools, colleges, TV, film sets and even the Royal household since 1951 you can feel assured we can help with everything from machine selection to advice on accessories and threads. The affordable new Janome 219-S is built to last - it has 14 stitch range including a simple to operate 4-step buttonholer. Credit is provided by Omni Capital Retail Finance Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Firm Reference Number: 720279. It offers a good range of stitches, even stretch and overlock stitch as well as having the ability to use twin needles as a option.Janome 219-S is a lightweight machine making it easier to transport, plus with a front-loading bobbin case. It comes with 4 different sewing feet and a magnetic presser foot holder, so you can simply change the foot by raising the presser foot and needle, then gently pressing the current foot down to remove, and snapping the new one back in place by lowering the presser foot holder on to it. His friendliness, honesty and pursuit of business excellence is something that is reflected in his equally dedicated staff team. Ideal for beginners, occasional sewing, mending fixing, taking to classes and is a perfect starter machine for children.

Google Dynamic Remarketing: We use these tracking tools to track user behaviour over time and across third party sites to improve the effectiveness of our online advertising. A four step buttonhole enables the user to create buttonholes in a range of sizes to suit each project. 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. Our friendly expert team love talking sewing machines and are here to give you complete confidence in your purchase. I only need a basic machine for occasional sewing jobs and I cannot fault this at all, it lightweight, compact but sturdy.

She was delighted, which was a relief as she had not relished the thought of learning how to use a new machine. You can change the stitch type, thread tension and stitch length quickly using the dials at the front, and it has a reverse stitch lever at the front too that you just press to switch the direction of your stitching (useful for securing your stitching).