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A.S.R Accurate Stitch Regulator
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 foot so that all of your free motion needs are covered. With the added benefit of being able to set the sensitiviity 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 a 13 1/2" od 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 and 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 Plus
The AcuFeed Layered Fabric Feeding System has long been legendary in the sewing and quilting world for its amazing precision and power. We've taken it to the next level with the AcuFeed Flex Plus. The system is still removable but, adding and removing it from the machine has become more advanced - simply touch the AcuFeed icon on your screen to engage or disengare the foot. This ensure that the AcuFeed Flex foot is attached correctly and prevents it from becoming dis-engaged prematurely. AcuFeed Flex comes in three useful options. The two - pronged AcuFeed feet advance fabric flawlessly from the top and bottom. Use this system for quiting, seaming and traditional sewing. Our special one-pronged AcuFeed feet give precise control for more detailed work, like installing zippers and matching seams. And our HP2 AcuFeed Flex foot is designed to work with our HP plate, for the highest level of stitch results
Professional Grade Needleplate, 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 visibilty. Sized perfectly for creating 1/4" seams, achieve accurate sitches and perfect starts on any type of fabric.
Advanced LCD Touchscreen
The advanced touchscreen shows all of the information you need to sew with ease. Select new stitches and memorize your favourites for quick access. The expanded Sewing Applications feature gives you guidance for perfecting a variety of sewing tasks, including those that use optional accessories. With its Memorized quilt seaming, the machine remembers the length of your seam, so you can cruise through stitching a large number of the same size blocks.
Thumb Wheel
Located to the right of the needle. This industry first is a great convenience feature that lets you raise or lower the needle without having to reach over the handwheel.
Bobbin Winder Plate with Cutter
The new bobbin winder plate has five cutting blades faster and smoother winding, easy thread cutting and your bobbin is ready to go!
Floating Mode
While in floating mode, the Continental M8 will not extend full pressure to the presser foot while feeding fabric. This will protect delicate or high pile fabrics like velvet.
SFS-i, Intelligent Feed System
The new SFS-i, intelligent feeding 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.