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                           Janome Skyline S8

NEW Model

  • Premium Sewing
  • A.S.R. enabled
  • Workspace 8.3″ x 4.7″
  • Floating mode
  • Ruler work mode
  • Large extension table

Skyline 8 is the pinnacle of the premium sewing Skyline sewing models. A high-def colour LCD screen is easy to navigate; this model features: 350 stitches including 11 buttonholes and 4 fonts / 8 alphabets.

Enjoy the sewing experience with AcuFeed Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System; automatic presser foot lift, floating mode and professional optional accessories are compatible being the HP Professional Grade Needle Plate, HP Foot and HP2 AcuFeed Professional foot.

Enabled with Janome’s Accurate Stitch Regulator (A.S.R.) these accessories are an optional purchase. The 11 buttonholes can be customised by stitch width, stitch density and buttonhole opening to suit the required fabric.

Forget the instruction book, let the machine set-up your selected technique using the Sewing Applications menu or use the FREE Janome APP called AcuSpark2 to support and assist with Skyline 8’s features & functions.

 

Work Space 210mm (8.3″) x 120mm (4.7″)
Sewing Speed up to 1060 stitches per minute
Pivot Function Yes
Easy Change Needle Plate Yes
Machine Screen High-Def Colour FTF LCD Touch Screen
Built-in Stitches 350
Stitch Width 9mm
Buttonholes 11
Accurate Stitch Regulator Yes, this model is A.S.R. enabled. The accessories for A.S.R. are optional purchases.
Ruler Work Mode In Sewing Applications Menu is ruler work mode with stitch pre-sets.
Floating Function Yes, included on this model. Ability to raise presser foot height to sew curves, thick fabrics, over bulk & specialty fabrics.
Stitch Tapering Function Yes
Needle Positions 91
Presser Foot Lift Button Yes
Foot Pressure Yes, automatic control
Needle Threader Yes, superior version 2
Upper Feed Device AcuFeed Flex (removable dual feed system – twin type & single type)
Lighting 6 bright white LED lights over 3 locations
Machine Ports 1 USB port + remote thread cutter jack
Standard Sewing Feet 16
Extra Wide Table Yes
Built-in Memory Up to 3MB
Machine Size Width 509 x Height 318 x Depth 220mm
Weight 11Kg
Free Arm Length 100mm from needle.
Embossed Measures Yes, on the front of the accessory box.
Quick Reference Stitch Chart in lid of machine.
Stitch Length up to 5mm
Speed Control Slide Yes
Stitch Elongation Yes x5
Favourite Stitch Yes
Mirror Image Stitches Yes, horizontally & vertically.
Startover Yes, stitch will reset back to the beginning.
Bobbin Winder Yes
Set Menu personalise your machine functions via the Set Menu.
Fonts in Normal Sew 4 fonts (Block, Script, Broadway & Symbol with 8 alphabets)
AcuFeed Balance Dial Yes, when AcuFeed engaged allows user to adjust feed, if the fabric is puckering on top or below.
Drop Feed Yes
Superior Plus Feed System New style 7-piece feed dog; no more fabric slipping, puckering and shifting.
Needle Plate has patented needle plate markings for precision sewing with needle drop position, angle marks and sewing guides in front of the sewing foot.
Thread Cutter automatic programmable thread cutter; cuts top & bobbin thread at the same time, pulling top thread to underside.
Stop/Start Button New blue colour, can sew without foot control. Hold button when start sewing & machine sews slow, same at end of sewing press & hold button & machine will sew slow.
Needle Up/Down Function you can set this function, needle can remain in down position in fabric when stop sewing or in up position
Auto Lock-off Stitch button locks off your stitching at the push of button
Lock Button a safety function which locks the machine, should be activated when threading, changing the needle or changing sewing foot
Reverse Button Yes
AcuGuide Cloth Guide No
Magnifier Optional, set of 3 AcuView magnifiers™ (1.2, 1.4, 1.6 lens)
Adjustable Knee Lift raises/lowers the sewing foot
Variable Zig Zag free motion stitching using zig zag stitch using the electron knee lift to control the zigzag stitch width.
Upper Thread Sensor Yes
Bobbin Thread Sensor Yes, mechanical.
Software Stitch Composer (windows only) download. FREE Janome APP called AcuSpark2 via App Store & Google Play.
Storage large accessory box gives you front & under the free arm storage.
Carry Handle long handle slots neatly around the top of machine.
Janome Accessory Carrying Case No, optional.
Foot Control Large Style
Internal Frame rigid die-cast aluminium frame for stable sewing at high speeds.
Multi-language 16 languages English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish & Czech.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

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Zigzag Foot A
Rolled Hem Foot D
Zipper Foot E
Satin Stitch Foot F
Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F2
Blind Hemming Foot G
Overcasting Foot M
1/4˝ Seam Foot O
Darning Foot (closed-toe) PD-H
Free Motion Quilting Closed-toe Foot QC
Free Motion Quilting Open-toe Foot QO
Free Motion Quilting Zigzag Foot QV
Ruler Work Foot QR
Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
Stabilizer Plate for B/hole Ft
Button Sewing Foot T
AcuFeed Holder (twin)
AcuFeed Foot AD (twin)
Straight Stitch Needle Plate (3 holes L/M/R)
Janome Plastic Bobbins x 5
Needle Set [#14 sharp, purple tip, blue tip x 2, twin needle]
Additional Spool Pin
Screwdriver (lge)
Lint Brush
Seam Ripper (Buttonhole opener)
Quilting Guide Bar
Spool Holder (large) x 2
Spool Holder (small) x 2
Spool Holder (special) x 2
Button Shank Plate
Touch Panel Stylus
Foot Control (large style)
Adjustable Knee Lifter
Extra Wide Table
Power Cable
Instruction Book
Instructional Video online
Stitch Composer Software [windows only] download
Janome APP – AcuSpark2 (App Store/Google Play)
Semi-hard Fabric Machine Cover
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