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Where advanced engineering and technology combine to bring you Hi-Definition results
You take your sewing passion seriously. You deserve a machine that delivers professional results. The Continental M8 Professional has everything you need for Hi-Definition Quilting and Hi-Definition Sewing. The A.S.R. Accurate Stitch Regulator ensures that every quilting stitch you make is perfect. While the professional grade HP Needle Plate and HP2 AcuFeed options allow you to piece with precise 1/4" seams.
Want more assistance? Use the free AcuSpark2 app with the Continental M8 Professional to see more information about each stitch, review recommended settings, and see what options are available. Or, use the Sewing Applications menus to select your stitches by choosing what kind of sewing you are doing.
The M8 comes standard with the A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) Janome Accurate Stitch Regulator System includes four feet: closed-toe, open toe, clear view, and the exclusive ruler work foot so that all of your free-motion needs are covered. With the added benefit of being able to set the sensitivity of the sensor; you can adjust the regulation as your skills build.
Ample Work Area and Visibility
The Continental Series has the industry's LARGEST sewing space available on any household-use machine. With 13 ½” of workspace, a total work area of 17.81”, more than 3” in the needle/needle plate section, and Bright white LED lighting to illuminate your sewing space with shadow-free coverage, your sewing capacity will improve all around. With an added extension table of 26.77” X 15.75”, you’ll have even more workspace. As an added bonus, the worktable has a built-in drawer so that you can keep all of your favorite accessories at your fingertips.
AcuSpark2
The AcuSpark2 App provides machine learning & support. Simply scan the QR code on the screen of your machine with the app to see information about the stitch, recommended presser feet, adjustment tips, and more.
AcuFeed Flex
The Detachable AcuFeed Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System is the best on the market. AcuFeed Flex perfectly guides your fabric from the top and bottom. Perfect for quilts, plaids, and any sewing requiring precise control.
Professional Grade Needle Plate, HP Foot and HP2 foot
Utilize these narrow gauge industrial-type feet for curves and precise topstitching. They provide great ease of control and superior visibility. Sized perfectly for creating 1/4” seams, achieve accurate stitches and perfect starts on any type of fabric.
Industry's Strongest
Engineered to meet your demands, the M8 provides powerful penetration and needle force, allowing you to easily tackle heavy-weight home dec fabrics like canvas in order to make your decorating dreams come true. The newly redesigned motor also provides the strength, reliability and longevity that you’ve come to expect from a Janome workhorse.
Meeting Your Need for Speed
Another Industry first, the Continental M8 is the fastest drop-in bobbin home sewing machine available. We’ve implemented a DC brushless motor that gives you 1300 stitches per minute, while still giving you the strength and stability you require. Add in the full metal frame and Janome’s high standards for vibration suppression and you can be assured of a pleasurable, smooth and high-performance sewing experience.
Stitch Tapering
Create original designs for borders and decorative effects with the Stitch Tapering Function. This distinctive feature allows you to adjust stitches at a 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 angle to combine and edit built-in stitches. This function can be applied to 41 stitches.
Computerized One-Touch Needle Plate
Changing out your needle plate has never been easier! By simply pressing a button on your screen, the needle plate automatically lifts up for easy removal. No need to snap the replacement needle plate in, as the newly designed computerized needle plate system quickly falls into place. And, since the M8 comes with three needle plates, changing them out for the proper application is a breeze.
SFS-i, Intelligent Feed System
The new SFS-i, intelligent feed system, is designed to keep the feed dogs down and out of the way, so that you can easily position your fabric where you want it to be. As soon as you start sewing, the feed dogs come up and perfectly grab the fabric.
Ruler Quilting
Expand your quilting options and take advantage of the wide array of precision templates on the market for ruler-guided quilting. Engage the Ruler Work mode in Sewing Applications and use the Ruler Work foot (QR) to safely follow along the guiding edge of precision cut templates.Achieve beautiful and consistent quilting results previously only available to longarm quilters.
Advanced LCD Touch Screen
Using the large, color HD 7” touchscreen is like working on your favorite tablet. The advanced touchscreen shows all of the information you need to sew with ease. Select new stitches and memorize your favorites for quick access.
Quilt Block Advisor
Not sure how to cut your log cabin strips for a 10” block? Let our Quilt Block Advisor do the work for you. Input the number of rows/size of work for traditional quilt patterns like Nine Patch, Log Cabin, Baby Blocks and more. The Quilt Block Advisor will help you break down each section and provide you with the cutting size of pieces including seam allowance.
Optical Bobbin Sensor
For everyone who has sewn a long seam, only to find that your bobbin thread ran out after the first few inches, our advanced Optical Bobbin Monitoring System is for you. Janome technology allows the M8 to constantly watch your bobbin thread supply while sewing, so that you will receive a warning as soon as the bobbin thread gets low, not when it’s too late at the end of your seam.
Specifications
Top loading full rotary hook bobbin
450 built-in stitches up to 9mm wide, including 3 fonts (block/script/broadway)
A.S.R (Accurate Stitch Regulator) Included
AcuFeed Flex Plus layered fabric feeding system
Professional HP needle plate, HP Foot, and HP2 AcuFeed Foot
Streamlined profile for broader sewing field view
Stitch tapering function
Ruler work mode
Automatic presser foot lift
Quilt Block Advisor
Extension table with storage drawer included
Variable zigzag for free motion quilting
Floating mode for delicate fabrics
Cloth Guide included
17.81" All metal seamless flatbed
Adjustable knee lift included
Maximum sewing speed - 1,300 SPM
Superior Needle Threader 2
Thumbwheel by machine head to raise and lower the needle
12 Sensor buttonholes
Straight Stitch Needle Plate
Snap-on Presser Feet
7-Piece feed dog
Sewing Applications on-screen support
AcuSpark2 app provides machine learning and support
Auo tension system
Automatic one-touch needle plate conversion
USB Port
Stitch Composer stitch creation PC software
Optical bobbin monitoring system
7" Color LCD Touchscreen
Full-intensity lighting system with 9 white LED lamps in 4 locations
Memorized Needle Up/Down
Advanced plate markings
Upstanding dual thread stand
Maximum Stitch Width: 9mm
Maximum Stitch Lenght: 5mm
13.7" to the right of the needle
Warranty
1/4" Seam Foot O (Top Loading, 9mm Stitch Width Models)
