Fabulous long arm machine. Memory Craft 9480 QC Janome professional sewing machine takes sewing to a new level of creativity with features like the Acustitch Regulator.
Long arm machine with an 11" (280mm) inside arm, plus a large extension table, 9 mm stitch width, HD colour screen and user friendly functions and time saving sewing applications.
Stitches - total 400, including utility, decorative, heirloom, quilting, patchwork, satin, long, pictorial and 11 automatic one step buttonhole styles. Alphabets - 4 fonts.
Stitches are easily selected by tapping the screen with your finger or stylus. Selected stitch is 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
NEW - Acustitch Regulator (ASR) - Brand new stitch regulation system built into the machine. Regulate the stitch length with free motion sewing, ideal for quilting. Three different ASR feet available - closed toe, open toe, clear view and the exclusive ruler work foot. Plus, added bonus of setting the sensitivity of the foot sensor, adjusting the regulation as your build skills or if you are used to free motion.
Acufeed Flex Plus - Taking the existing system and improving - engage or disengage the foot by simply touching the icon on the screen. Comes in three options - Two pronged Acufeed for traditional sewing and quilting - single pronged Acefeed for installing zip and precise detail and HP2 Acefeed designed to work with the HP plate (industrial style plate) for the highest level of stitch quality and precise topstitching.
Professional Grade Needle plate, HP foot and HP2 foot - these narrow gauge industrial type feet for curves and precise topstitching. They provide greater ease of control and superior visibility. Sized perfectly for 1/4" seams.
Easy one step swap between needleplate - push the button on front of machine and the needleplate will pop up. Remove plate, slide in different plate and push down.
Needleplate is changed and the machine knows which plate has been put in.
Stitch Composer - this fantastic software installs on your pc (not suitable for Apple), gives the ability to create your own decorative patterns, once created transfer the design via USB to the sewing machine. We have loads of fun with this software, we have created a rows of castle and beach huts all to a 9mm stitch width.
Acusparks2 App - need some inspiration to spark the imagination and get the most out of all the machine features, using your smart phone or tablet (only for iphone or ipad) scan the QR code on the screen for instant tutorials, how to videos and more. Help is just a scan away.
Auto presser foot lifter - presser foot raises and lowers automatically at the beginning and end of sewing. Can be adjusted and set to a pivot height, perfect for turning fabric or for free motion work.
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)
Tapering function - Built in to the sewing machine, this amazing function create tapering angle effects to decorative stitches. Perfect for creating edges and borders.
Easy set drop in bobbin - Set the bobbin into the case, thread following guide. Replace bobbin cover, as you start to sew the bobbin thread is automatically picked up.
Stitch composer - design and create your own decorative stitches for your sewing machine. Included with the Horizon suite software which is installed onto your computer or laptop (PC only), taking advantage of using a larger screen to zoom in close when designing your stitch. Transfer your stitch design to your sewing machine via wireless WiFi.
