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
| 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 |



























