Launch Offer - Save £200 - offer ends 30th November 2026, subject to stock availability
Due in stock week commencing 12th October - limited stock
New addition to the ever popular Atelier range. New features and compatibility on the flagship Atelier 8 Janome Sewing Machine. A contemporary designed, well illumented machine is suited to large projects like quilts, and precision garment making.
New Features
- Floating Mode (0-4mm) - use with straight stitches. Adjusts the foot pressure and height without affecting the tension.
- Bobbin thread sensor - 6 adjustment levels to measure thickness of bobbin thread.
- A.S.R Foot (Accurate Stitch Regulator Compatible) - create regular even stitches with free motion quilting. New passive mode stops the needle when fabric isn't moving. Adjustable sensor sensitivity lets you adapts the regulation as the skills build. NB - ASR Foot is an optional extra - please select option before adding to cart.
Stitches - total 350, including utility, decorative and traditional quilting stitches. There are 11 automatic one step buttonhole and 4 alphabets. Sewing machine alphabet is 9 mm high.
Selected stitches are displayed on the screen and automatically sets to the right width and length. Can be adjusted and any changes are instantly shown on the screen including which foot to use for that stitch.
Maximum stitch width 9 mm, maximum stitch length 5 mm
Easy set drop in bobbin - Automatically picks the bobbin up.
Built in Memory - create names or combine stitches to personalise your sewing, create quilt or name labels.
Superior feed system (SFS) - a 7 piece feed dog system that stays parallel as it moves up and down. Keeps in constant contact with the fabric which provides better control, whether sewing forward or backwards.
One step plate converter - for accurate top stitching, seaming, piecing, quilting and sewing lightweight fabrics. Easily swap between the standard or straight needleplate with a push of a button. Straight Stitch needle plate included.
Sewing application - built in automatic settings for quick adjustments to the machine for specific sewing jobs or techniques. For example - select gather and the machine will automatically loosen the tension and change the stitch length instantly. No longer need to keep checking the manual for settings. Applications includes - seaming, overedge, blindhem/shell tuck, rolled hem zipper, gathering, basting (tacking), button sewing, applique, patchwork and quilting (free motion and standard)
Acufeed flex dual - built in walking foot feeding system - sew through thick layers such as quilts and tricky fabric precision. Dual (wide) foot comes as standard. (A single (narrow) foot and additional interchangeable soled can be purchased as optional extras).
A differential adjustment can be made when using the Acufeed flex to offset any stretch or gather that may occur when sewing tricky fabrics
Stitch composer - design /create customised decorative stitches. Included with the Horizon suite software which is installed onto your computer or laptop (PC only). Transfer stitch design via USB.
