Skyline 3

At a glance…

NEW Model

  • Premium Sewing
  • Extra wide table
  • 8.3″/210mm Workspace
  • Sewing speed 860spm
  • Stitch chart in top lid

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The Skyline 3 is the entry level in the new Skyline range. If you are looking to upgrade to a bigger working area, then take a look at the Skyline Premium Range. This model has been designed for every type of sewing – everyday projects, home décor, high fashion, patchwork and quilting. It has 210mm wide x 120mm high work area to the right of the needle with a height of 120mm (4.7”), giving you plenty of room to cope with those bigger projects. With a great range of 150 stitches, including a choice of 7 styles of buttonholes plus an alphabet. Just flip up the top cover on the machine to view the huge variety of 7mm wide stitch styles available. The stitch quality is excellent at speeds of up to 860 stitches per minute, pivot on corners with the needle up/down feature, use speed slide to control the maximum sewing speed for precision work, trim off threads with the built-in automatic thread cutter, thread the needle with built-in threader … everything you need to make your sewing easier.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Additional information

Work Space

210mm (8.3") x 120mm (4.7")

Sewing Speed

up to 860 stitches per minute

Pivot Function

No (when stop sewing needle is default in down position)

Easy Change Needle Plate

No

Machine Screen 

High contract LCD with backlight

Built-in Stitches

150

Stitch Width

7mm

Buttonholes

7

Needle Positions

15 [in increments of 0.5mm]

Presser Foot Lift Button

No

Foot Pressure

Yes, dial 7 levels

Needle Threader

Yes, Superior Needle Threader V2

Lighting

4 white LED lights

Machine Ports

No

Standard Sewing Feet

8

Extra Wide Table

Yes

Built-in Memory

No

Machine Size

Width 506mm x Height 318mm x Depth 220mm

Weight

9.5Kg

Free Arm Length

100mm from needle

Embossed Measures

Yes, on the sewing bed 

Quick Reference Stitch Chart

in lid of machine

Stitch Length

up to 5mm

Speed Control Slide

Yes

Stitch Elongation

No

Favourite Stitch

No

Mirror Image Stitches

Yes

Startover

Yes, stitch will reset back to the beginning. 

Bobbin Winder

Yes

Setting Menu

Yes, can set up machine functions

Drop Feed

Yes

Superior Plus Feed System

7-piece feed dog

Needle Plate

has patented needle plate markings for precision sewing with needle drop position, angle marks and sewing guides in front of the sewing foot

Thread Cutter

automatic thread cutter; cuts top & bobbin thread at the same time, pulling top thread to underside. Also, manual thread cutters on face cover, top cover, easy bobbin cutter & easy bobbin winder.

Stop/Start Button

can sew without foot control. Hold button when start sewing & machine sews slow, same at end of sewing press & hold button & machine will sew slow

Needle Up/Down Function

Yes

Auto Lock-off Stitch button

locks off your stitching at the push of button

Reverse Button

Yes

Magnifier

Optional, set of 3 AcuView magnifiers™ (1.2, 1.4, 1.6 lens) 

Adjustable Knee Lifter

compatible, is an optional extra purchase.

Upper Thread Sensor

No

Bobbin Thread Sensor

No

Storage

large accessory box gives you front & under the free arm storage 

Carry Handle

long handle slots neatly around the top of machine 

Janome Accessory Carrying Case

No, optional

Foot Control

Yes

Internal Frame

rigid die-cast aluminium frame for stable sewing at high speeds

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Zigzag Foot A
Overedge Foot C
Zipper Foot E
Satin Stitch Foot F
Blind Hemming Foot G
Overcasting Foot M
1/4˝ Seam Foot O
Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
Janome Plastic Bobbins x 4
Needle Set
Extra Spool Pin
Screwdriver (lge)
Lint Brush (sml)
Seam Ripper (buttonhole opener)
Spool Holder (large) x 2
Spool Holder (small) x 2
Spool Holder (special) x 2
Foot Control
Power Cable
Extra Wide Table
Threading Guide Sticker
Instruction Book
Instructional Video online
Semi-hard Fabric Machine Cover