Janome Continental M8 Professional

Description

Continental Memory 8 Professional CM8P Advanced Semi Industrial Sewing Machine

At a glance… NEW MODEL

• Quilting / Sewing
• Accurate Stitch Regulator
• A.S.R. Ruler Work
• 13.5″ Workspace
• QR Code / AcuSpark2 App

The Continental M8 Professional is the third model in the Janome range to feature A.S.R. Accurate Stitch Regulator. There are 4 A.S.R. feet supplied with the machine – Open-toe, Closed-toe, Clear-view and Ruler work. Use the A.S.R. Ruler Work foot with Janome’s Ruler Work Kit (6 templates) to give a professional finish to your quilted projects. The work-area is the biggest on any Janome sewing machine at 13.5″ | 343mm. Lighting is always a consideration, the CM8P offers bright LED lighting in 4 locations including above the needle area. The large flat colour touch screen at 7″ is easy to navigate. With 450 built-in stitches grouped in their stitch families, the right stitch is easy to locate. Customise each stitch including buttonholes then save them as a favourite stitch. Sewing Applications is better than an instruction book, let the machine do it for you, select the technique, select the stitch, the machine sets the stitch settings, attach the right foot then sew. Quilters and designers will appreciate the AcuFeed™ Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System, the Automatic Presser Foot Lift and the Electronic Automatic Tension Control. To personalize your sewing, you can create your own stitches using the Stitch Composer Software (windows only) supplied as a download to machine owners. It’s the little things that make the difference, press a button on screen to automatically lift the needle plate (no screws), thumb wheel above the needle area lets the user lower the needle for perfect placement, stitch width and length manual dials, new design needle threader, extra wide table including a drawer for accessories and 26 feet supplied with the machine. The Janome AcuSpark2 App is like a digital instruction book with information on feet, stitches & techniques plus How-to-videos are included. Use the QR reader in the App to scan the QR code on the machine screen for more information. Available FREE from the App Store or Google Play.

At the core of the Janome Continental M8 lies the groundbreaking Accurate Stitch Regulator (A.S.R.) technology. Say farewell to uneven stitches and embrace sewing perfection! The A.S.R. ensures every stitch is flawlessly even and consistent, regardless of your sewing speed. Seamstresses and quilters alike will revel in the A.S.R.’s precision, transforming their projects from ordinary to extraordinary with every stitch. Help is Just an App Away! Introducing the newest Janome app, AcuSpark. If you’re not sure how to proceed with a stitch, setting or function, simply scan the QR code on the machine’s screen and the AcuSpark app on your phone or tablet will provide the details that you need to proceed. The App also shows beautifully illustrated pictures of the standard and optional accessories and provide usage details. Who needs an instruction manual when you now have AcuSpark!

• 450 built-in stitches up to 9mm wide, including 8 alphabets
• 12 Sensor buttonholes, 1 Automatic
• A.S.R. (Automatic Stitch Regulator) with 4 Specialised A.S.R. Feet
• Superior needle threader
• Stitch tapering function
• Rulerwork mode
• Auto-power off time
• Full intensity lighting system with 9 brighter white LED lamps in 4 locations
• Automatic presser foot lift
• Top loading full rotary hook bobbin system
• Sewing applications onscreen support
• 17.75” All metal seamless flatbed
• 13.7” to the right of the needle from left needle position
• Quilt Block Advisor
• AcuSpark tutorial app
• Auto tension system
• Cloth guide included
• Snap-on presser feet
• Memorised needle up/down
• Automatic one-touch needle plate conversion with 3 included plates
• AcuFeed™ Flex Plus Layered Fabric Feeding System
• Direct touch sewing adjustments for AcuFeed Flex Plus
• SFS-i
• Direct select stitch chart
• 7-piece feed dog

• USB port and direct PC connection
• Stitch Composer stitch creation software
• Variable zig zag for free motion quilting
• Start/stop button
• Speed control slider
• Locking stitch button
• Automatic thread cutter
• Twin needle setting
• Easy reverse button
• Straight stitch needle plate with left needle position for 1/4” seam foot
• Professional HP needle plate, HP and HP2 feet
• Advanced plate markings
• Easy set bobbin
• Easy bobbin winder
• Adjustable knee lift
• Optical bobbin monitoring system
• Auto-declutch bobbin winder
• Independent bobbin winding motor
• Extra high presser foot lift
• Full colour 7” HD touchscreen
• Upstanding Dual thread stand (vertical delivery)
• Maximum stitch width: 9mm
• Maximum stitch length: 5mm
• Maximum sewing speed:1,300 SPM
• Buttonhole foot with stabilizer plate for thick fabric
• Streamlined profile for broader sewing field view
• Extension table with storage drawer included