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Janome 725S: 25 stitches, extra-high foot lift
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The Janome 725S is a mechanical sewing machine for beginners who prefer dials and levers to screens and buttons. Its distinguishing points are practical rather than flashy: a jam proof drop-in bobbin, an extra-high presser foot lift and adjustable foot pressure, features that let a first machine keep up when your projects move on to thicker fabrics and free motion work.
- Stitches
- 25
- Buttonhole
- 1-step
- Needle threader
- Yes
- Weight
- 6.7 kg
In its favour
- The listing states a jam proof drop-in bobbin and auto-declutch bobbin winding, which keep setup simple.
- Foot pressure adjustment and an extra-high presser foot lift help with thicker layers later on.
- Drop feed is listed for free motion work, and a hard cover and a 2 year manufacturer warranty are stated.
Good to know
- There is no speed slider or start/stop button listed, so all control is through the pedal.
- The listing does not give maximum stitch width or length.
Our take
What the listing includes
Janome lists 25 stitches including a one-step buttonhole, drop feed for free motion embroidery, a built-in needle threader, a jam proof drop-in bobbin, auto-declutch bobbin winding, an extra-high presser foot lift, LED lighting, foot pressure adjustment and a hard cover. The spec table adds a 6.7 kg weight, a 2 year manufacturer warranty and 10 years of EU spare part availability.
Why these features help
A drop-in bobbin sits under a clear cover, so you can see how much thread is left. Jam proof designs aim to prevent the bird's nest of thread that stops many beginners in their tracks.
Auto-declutch bobbin winding stops the needle moving while you wind a bobbin, and stops winding once the bobbin is full. An extra-high foot lift helps when sliding several layers, such as a quilted bag panel, under the foot.
Drop feed and free motion
Dropping the feed dogs lets you move the fabric freely under the needle for darning, free motion quilting and thread painting. It is a feature many owners grow into after the first few months, so it is good to have from the start.
Against the Brother SH40 and Janome J3-24
The Brother SH40 is lighter at 4.5 kg with 40 stitches, a speed slider and start/stop, better suited to those who want pedal-free control. The Janome J3-24 has 24 stitches, a free arm and quick foot conversion at 6 kg, but a shorter listing. The 725S stands out for its stated jam proof bobbin and foot pressure control.
Within the Janome range, the 360DC is the computerised step up with 60 stitches and speed control.
Who it does not suit
There is no speed control or start/stop listed, so beginners who find the pedal difficult may prefer the SH40. The listing also omits maximum stitch width and length.
Verdict
Choose the Janome 725S if you want a mechanical first machine with a jam proof bobbin, foot pressure control and room to grow into free motion work. If pedal-free sewing appeals, the Brother SH40 is better, and if you want computerised features within Janome, the 360DC.
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