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Janome · Updated June 2026

Janome 2212: price & specs

Janome 2212. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: janome.com verified STALE · 2026-06-27 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark51/100#4 of 10 in class

The Janome 2212 is listed at $249 on janome.com as of 2026-06-27, #3 cheapest of 10 sewing machines (median $305); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 51/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 10 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest sewing machines: Brother XM2701 — $149.99

At Amazon

Amazon.com$217sold by Zentra, LLC(as of — Details)

Details

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Is the Janome 2212 a good buy?

At $249, the Janome 2212 is #3 cheapest of the 10 sewing machines we track, where the median is $305. On the spec sheet, its max stitch length of 4 mm is the lowest of the 9, its built in stitches of 12 is below the median of the 10, and its max speed of 860 spm is above the median of the 10.

Specifications

Price (US)$249 MSRP $249 per janome.com. Street price as low as $189 at some retailers.
BrandJanome
Released—
Built in stitches12
Max speed (spm)860
Max stitch width (mm)5
Max stitch length (mm)4
Weight (lb)14
Presser feet included4
Buttonhole styles1
Bobbin typefront-load
Automatic needle threaderNo
LCD screenNo
Free armYes

Source: janome.com (read 2026-06-27) STALE · 2026-06-27 · corroborated by amazon.com (read 2026-06-27).

How we checked

janome.com product page confirms 12 built-in stitches, four-step buttonhole, vertical oscillating hook (front-load bobbin), 5-piece feed dog, free arm, snap-on presser feet. Amazon listing confirms weight ~14 lbs. Max stitch length 4mm per sewingmachinesplus.com spec table. 860 spm per Walmart and sewingmachinesplus.com listings. No automatic needle threader on this mechanical model. No LCD screen.

Is the Janome 2212 worth it vs cheaper sewing machines?

Janome 2212 against its closest cheaper and pricier sewing machines on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked

ProductPriceBuilt in stitchesMax speed (spm)Max stitch width (mm)Max stitch length (mm)Weight (lb)
Janome 2212 this$249128605414
Singer Heavy Duty 4423$199.992311006414.6
Brother XR9550$269.991658507510.14

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Janome 2212 cost?

The Janome 2212 has a US price of $249 (MSRP $249 per janome.com. Street price as low as $189 at some retailers.), as of 2026-06-27.

How does the Janome 2212 compare on price?

At $249, the Janome 2212 is #3 cheapest of the 10 sewing machines we track, where the median is $305.

What are the Janome 2212's key specs?

Janome 2212 (Janome): Built in stitches 12, Max speed (spm) 860, Max stitch width (mm) 5, Max stitch length (mm) 4, Weight (lb) 14. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-27.

Price of record: $249 at janome.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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