Janome · Updated June 2026
Janome 2212: price & specs
The Janome 2212 costs $249, #4 cheapest of 10 sewing machines (median $380). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 51/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 10 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Janome 2212. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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Is the Janome 2212 a good buy?
At $249, the Janome 2212 is #4 cheapest of the 10 sewing machines we track, where the median is $380. 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 spm of 860 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. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Janome |
| Released | — |
| Built in stitches | 12 |
| Max speed spm | 860 |
| Max stitch width (mm) | 5 |
| Max stitch length (mm) | 4 |
| Weight (lb) | 14 |
| Presser feet included | 4 |
| Buttonhole styles | 1 |
| Bobbin type | front-load |
| Automatic needle threader | No |
| LCD screen | No |
| Free arm | Yes |
Source: janome.com (verified 2026-06-27) · corroborated by amazon.com. 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 →
| Product | Price | Built in stitches | Max speed spm | Max stitch width (mm) | Max stitch length (mm) | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janome 2212 this | $249 | 12 | 860 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| Singer Heavy Duty 4423 | $229.99 | 23 | 1100 | 6 | 4 | 14.6 |
| Brother XR9550 | $299.99 | 165 | 850 | 7 | 5 | 10.14 |
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 #4 cheapest of the 10 sewing machines we track, where the median is $380.
What are the Janome 2212's key specs?
Janome 2212 (Janome): builtInStitches 12, maxSpeedSpm 860, maxStitchWidthMm 5, maxStitchLengthMm 4, weightLbs 14. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-27.
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