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Janome - Continental M8 Professional - Sewing Machine

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Continental M8 Professional

Your sewing story begins with the Continental M8 Professional.

You take sewing, very seriously. Every stitch, every colour choice, every quilt block is a direct reflection of that passion and determination to always do better. The Continental M8 Professional has the features, advanced engineering and technology to realize your true creative potential.

For all the ways you sew, the built-in applications provide a variety of pre-set stitch functions: Stitch tapering, Pattern selection, Mirroring, Rulerwork mode, Variable zig zag and Floating mode for tricky fabrics. The included professional grade HP needle plate and HP2 AcuFeed options allows sewist to piece with perfect 1/4" seams.

Hi-Definition Quilting Results. The included A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) is designed to keep pace with your movements, creating consistent stitches for a professional finish.

Need more than the built-in sewing support? Download the free AcuSpark2 app to see more information about every stitch, review recommended settings, and invaluable information about using your Continental M8. Achieve more with the Continental M8 Professional.

Key Features:

  • 450 Built-in stitches, Includes 3 fonts
  • Plus 9 mm block capitals
  • Maximum sewing speed: 1,300 SPM
  • Maximum stitch width: 9 mm
  • Maximum stitch length: 5 mm
  • 12 Sensor buttonholes, 1 Automatic
  • Stitch length & width adjustment dials
  • 7" touchscreen with stylus
  • 13.7" to the right of the needle
  • Sewing applications with built-in support
  • 7-Piece feed dog
  • 91 Needle positions
  • Superior Needle Threader 2
  • Snap-on presser feet
  • Top loading full rotary hook
  • Extra high presser foot lift
  • Automatic needle plate conversion
  • Advanced plate markings
  • Seamless 17.81" aluminum flatbed
  • Bright LED lighting (4 locations)
  • Auto power-off timer
  • Drop feed sensor
  • Automatic thread cutter
  • Speed control slider
  • AcuSpark2 App: Learning and support
  • Stitch Composer software
  • Detachable AcuFeed Flex feeding system
  • 3 Needle plates: Zigzag, Straight Stitch and Professional Grade HP
  • User friendly access buttons
  • Start/stop
  • Lock stitch
  • Automatic thread cutter
  • Easy reverse
  • Needle up/down (Memorized)
  • Automatic presser foot lift
  • Quilt Block Advisor
  • Stitch Tapering, Pattern Selection, Mirroring
  • Variable zig zag for free motion sewing
  • Floating mode for tricky fabrics
  • Rulerwork Mode
  • Twin needle setting
  • Easy set bobbin
  • Independent bobbin winding motor
  • Low bobbin sensor
  • Dual thread stand
  • USB communication port
  • Cloth Guide
  • Extra wide extension table
  • includes A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator)
  • Remote thread-cutter
  • Large foot controller

Standard Acccessories:

  • 1/4" Seam Foot O (9mm)
  • A.S.R. Kit (Accurate Stitch Regulator)
  • Accessory box
  • AcuFeed Flex Dual Feed Holder w/ AD Foot
  • AcuFeed HP2 Foot
  • Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
  • Blind Hem Foot G
  • Button Sewing Foot
  • Buttonhole Stabilizer Plate
  • Conceal Zipper Foot Z
  • Darning Foot
  • Extra Large Foot Controller
  • Extension Table
  • Free Motion Quilting Closed-Toe Foot (QC)
  • Free Motion Quilting Open-Toe Foot (QO)
  • Free Motion Quilting ZigZag Foot (QV)
  • HP Plate and Foot Set
  • HP Needle Plate
  • HP Plate and Foot
  • Knee lifter
  • Large Screwdriver
  • Lint Brush
  • M7 Cloth Guide
  • Needle Set
  • Open-Toe Satin Stitch Foot
  • Overcast Foot M (9mm)
  • Quilting Guide Bar
  • Rolled Hem Foot (2mm)
  • Ruler Work Foot (QR)
  • Satin Stitch Foot (9mm)
  • Semi-hard fabric cover
  • Spool Holder (Large)
  • Spool Holder (Small)
  • Spool Holder (Special)
  • Spool Net
  • Straight Stitch Needle Plate (for continental models)
  • Touch Panel Stylus
  • Variable ZigZag Open-Toe Foot (QZ)
  • Zig-Zag Foot
  • Zipper Foot E
Machine Specifications: 
  • Hook Type:Top Loading Full Rotary Hook Bobbin
  • Number Of Stitches:450
  • Number Of Buttonholes:12
  • Thread Tension Control:Automatic
  • Needle Threader:Superior Needle Threader 2
  • Presser Foot:Snap-On
  • Needle Updown:Memorized
  • Feed System:AcuFeed
  • Drop Feed:Yes
  • Needle Position:91
  • Startstop Button:Yes
  • Speed Control Slider:Yes
  • Locking Stitch Button:Yes
  • Automatic Thread Cutter:Yes
  • Twin Needle Guard:Yes
  • Easy Reverse Button:Yes
  • Number Of Stitch Combinations:Up to 100 stitches
  • Knee Lift:Yes
  • Machine Size Footprint:W25.6” x H14.6” x D10.2"
  • Machine Weight:38.4 lbs
  • Workspace:13.5" x 5.5"
  • Bobbin Winding:Independent Motor
  • Extra High Presser Foot Lift:Yes
  • Stitch Selection Type:Touchscreen
  • Foot Pressure Adjustment:Yes
  • Maximum Stitch Width:9mm
  • Maximum Stitch Length:5mm
  • Cover:Semi-Hard Cover
  • Dual Voltage 80v - 240v:Yes
  • Other Features Of Note:A.S.R. Accurate Stitch Regulator Included
  • Extra Large Footprint:Yes
  • Touch Screen:Yes

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