Skyline 8

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NEW Model

Premium Sewing
A.S.R. enabled
Workspace 8.3″ x 4.7″
Floating mode
Ruler work mode
Large extension table

Skyline 8 is the pinnacle of the premium sewing Skyline sewing models. A high-def colour LCD screen is easy to navigate; this model features: 350 stitches including 11 buttonholes and 4 fonts / 8 alphabets. Enjoy the sewing experience with AcuFeed Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System; automatic presser foot lift, floating mode and professional optional accessories are compatible being the HP Professional Grade Needle Plate, HP Foot and HP2 AcuFeed Professional foot. Enabled with Janome’s Accurate Stitch Regulator (A.S.R.) these accessories are an optional purchase. The 11 buttonholes can be customised by stitch width, stitch density and buttonhole opening to suit the required fabric. Forget the instruction book, let the machine set-up your selected technique using the Sewing Applications menu or use the FREE Janome APP called AcuSpark2 to support and assist with Skyline 8’s features & functions.

Instructional Video’s CLICK HERE

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SKU: SL8 Category: Premium Sewing Range Tags: A.S.R., AcuFeed, advanced sewing machine, AU, colour LCD screen, computerised, computerised sewing machine, floating mode, large workspace, NZ, Quilting, ruler work, Skyline, SL8

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Additional information

Work Space	210mm (8.3") x 120mm (4.7")
Sewing Speed	up to 1060 stitches per minute
Pivot Function	Yes
Easy Change Needle Plate	Yes
Machine Screen	High-Def Colour FTF LCD Touch Screen
Built-in Stitches	350
Stitch Width	9mm
Buttonholes	11
Accurate Stitch Regulator	Yes, this model is A.S.R. enabled. The accessories for A.S.R. are optional purchases.
Ruler Work Mode	In Sewing Applications Menu is ruler work mode with stitch pre-sets.
Floating Function	Yes, included on this model. Ability to raise presser foot height to sew curves, thick fabrics, over bulk & specialty fabrics.
Stitch Tapering Function	Yes
Needle Positions	91
Presser Foot Lift Button	Yes
Foot Pressure	Yes, automatic control
Needle Threader	Yes, superior version 2
Upper Feed Device	AcuFeed Flex (removable dual feed system – twin type & single type)
Lighting	6 bright white LED lights over 3 locations
Machine Ports	1 USB port + remote thread cutter jack
Standard Sewing Feet	16
Extra Wide Table	Yes
Built-in Memory	Up to 3MB
Machine Size	Width 509 x Height 318 x Depth 220mm
Weight	11Kg
Free Arm Length	100mm from needle.
Embossed Measures	Yes, on the front of the accessory box.
Quick Reference Stitch Chart	in lid of machine.
Stitch Length	up to 5mm
Speed Control Slide	Yes
Stitch Elongation	Yes x5
Favourite Stitch	Yes
Mirror Image Stitches	Yes, horizontally & vertically.
Startover	Yes, stitch will reset back to the beginning.
Bobbin Winder	Yes
Set Menu	personalise your machine functions via the Set Menu.
Fonts in Normal Sew	4 fonts (Block, Script, Broadway & Symbol with 8 alphabets)
AcuFeed Balance Dial	Yes, when AcuFeed engaged allows user to adjust feed, if the fabric is puckering on top or below.
Drop Feed	Yes
Superior Plus Feed System	New style 7-piece feed dog; no more fabric slipping, puckering and shifting.
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 programmable thread cutter; cuts top & bobbin thread at the same time, pulling top thread to underside.
Stop/Start Button	New blue colour, 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	you can set this function, needle can remain in down position in fabric when stop sewing or in up position
Auto Lock-off Stitch button	locks off your stitching at the push of button
Lock Button	a safety function which locks the machine, should be activated when threading, changing the needle or changing sewing foot
Reverse Button	Yes
AcuGuide Cloth Guide	No
Magnifier	Optional, set of 3 AcuView magnifiers™ (1.2, 1.4, 1.6 lens)
Adjustable Knee Lift	raises/lowers the sewing foot
Variable Zig Zag	free motion stitching using zig zag stitch using the electron knee lift to control the zigzag stitch width.
Upper Thread Sensor	Yes
Bobbin Thread Sensor	Yes, mechanical.
Software	Stitch Composer (windows only) download. FREE Janome APP called AcuSpark2 via App Store & Google Play.
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	Large Style
Internal Frame	rigid die-cast aluminium frame for stable sewing at high speeds.
Multi-language	16 languages English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish & Czech.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Zigzag Foot A

Rolled Hem Foot D

Zipper Foot E

Satin Stitch Foot F

Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F2

Blind Hemming Foot G

Overcasting Foot M

1/4˝ Seam Foot O

Darning Foot (closed-toe) PD-H

Free Motion Quilting Closed-toe Foot QC

Free Motion Quilting Open-toe Foot QO

Free Motion Quilting Zigzag Foot QV

Ruler Work Foot QR

Automatic Buttonhole Foot R

Stabilizer Plate for B/hole Ft

Button Sewing Foot T

AcuFeed Holder (twin)

AcuFeed Foot AD (twin)

Straight Stitch Needle Plate (3 holes L/M/R)

Janome Plastic Bobbins x 5

Needle Set [#14 sharp, purple tip, blue tip x 2, twin needle]

Additional Spool Pin

Screwdriver (lge)

Lint Brush

Seam Ripper (Buttonhole opener)

Quilting Guide Bar

Spool Holder (large) x 2

Spool Holder (small) x 2

Spool Holder (special) x 2

Button Shank Plate

Touch Panel Stylus

Foot Control (large style)

Adjustable Knee Lifter

Extra Wide Table

Power Cable

Instruction Book

Instructional Video online

Stitch Composer Software [windows only] download

Janome APP – AcuSpark2 (App Store/Google Play)

Semi-hard Fabric Machine Cover

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

FEET \| ATTACHMENTS
Part Number	Description
202125004	AcuFeed 1/4 Inch Quilt Piecing Foot OD (Twin)
202103006	AcuFeed Ditch Quilting Foot (Twin) SD
202149004	AcuFeed Open-toe Foot UD (Twin)
202102005	AcuFeed Straight Stitch Foot STD (Twin)
859833006	AcuFeed Holder (Single)
859835101	AcuFeed Foot VD (Single)
859838001	AcuFeed Zipper Foot ED (Single)
202415004	AcuFeed Flex Professional Grade Foot HP2 (used with HP Needle Plate)
202086002	Applique Foot AP
202097006	Beading Foot (narrow groove) L1
202098007	Beading Foot (wide groove) L2
202461005	Bi-Level Foot BL (right)
202522005	Bi-Level Foot BL (left)
202099008	Binder Foot W
202084000	Border Guide Foot FB
202082008	Buttonhole Foot B
202199009	Large Buttonhole Foot & Stabilizer Plate LR (for thick fabrics & over-sized buttons)
202135007	Circular Sewing Attachment
202089005	Clear View Quilting Foot and Guide Set OV (guides 1/4″ & ditch)
202085001	Cording Foot H (3 thread slots)
202506003	Cording Foot H2 [9 holes]
202314002	Darning Foot (open-toe) PD-H
202087003	Ditch Quilting Foot S
202100003	Edge Guide Foot SE
202110006	Free-Motion Couching Foot Set FMC
202146001	Convertible Free-Motion Quilting Foot SET QB-S
202096005	Gathering Foot V
202418007	HD Roller Foot
865805008	HP Professional Grade Needle Plate
865803006	HP Professional Grade Foot
202463007	Lap-Seam Foot LS
202130002	Optic Magnifiers with 1.2x 1.4x 1.6x Lenses BP
202400006	Optic Magnifier 20/1.2x Lenses BP
202213000	Pintucking Cord Guides (easy set bobbin models)
202093002	Pintucking Foot (wide) N1
202094003	Pintucking Foot (narrow) N2
202462006	Piping Foot (narrow) I2
202088004	Piping Foot I
859814001	1/4″ Seam Foot without guide O
202216003	Clear-view 1/4″ Seam Foot (9mm centre needle position) OM
202441009	1/4″ Ruler Foot for high shank 9mm/7mm (adjustable)
202211008	Quilt Binder Set (easy set bobbin compatible) W1
202025003	Long Quilting Guide Bar SET (left & right)
200444408	Ribbon Sewing Guide (wide)
202090009	Ribbon/Sequin Foot RS
202081007	Rolled Hem Foot (4mm) D2
202080006	Rolled Hem Foot (6mm) D1
202095004	Ruffler RF
202293004	Sliding Guide Foot SG
202083009	Straight Stitch Foot ST
202310008	Taping Guide Foot TG
202091000	Ultra Glide Foot U
202201005	Ultra Glide Needle Plate ＆ Ultra Glide Foot U SET
862895006	Variable Zigzag Foot QZ
859815002	CONCEAL® Zipper Foot Z [ CONCEAL is a registered trademark of YKK Corporation]
200334002	Adjustable Zipper Foot (narrow, 3 needle positions)
BOBBIN CASE \| NEEDLES \| BOBBINS
Part Number	Description
200445007	Bobbin Case for Free Motion Quilting & Hand-look Quilting
990109000	Janome Needle Size 9 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990111000	Janome Needle Size 11 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990112000	Janome Needle Size 12 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990114000	Janome Needle Size 14 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990116000	Janome Needle Size 16 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990118000	Janome Needle Size 18 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990100000	Janome Needle Mixed (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
202122001	Janome Purple Tip Needles #14 BP [pack 5]
200346007	Janome Blue Tip Needles #11 BP [pack 5]
990416000	Janome Denim Needles #16 [pack 5]
990500000	Janome Top Stitch Needles #11/14 [mixed pack 5]
990600000	Janome Leather Needles #11/14/16 0mixed pack 5]
820828008	Janome Twin Needle (2mm) sharp
5117075BL	Organ Embroidery Anti Glue Needle – size 11/75 [pack 5] multi-directional stitching
5506000BL	Organ Microtex Needle – size 8/60 x 3 \| size 9/70 x 2 [slim sharp point] [mixed pack 5]
5430000BL	Organ Quilting Needle – size 11/75 x 3 \| size 14/90 x 2 [pack 5]
5102057BL	Organ Stretch Twin Needle – size 11/75 width 4mm
5116000BL	Organ Titanium Needle – size 11/75 x 2 \| size 12/80 x 2 \| size 14/90 x 1 [mixed pack 5]
5102048BL	Organ Twin Needle – size 12/80 width 4mm
5105080BL	Organ Universal Needle – size 12/80 [pack 5]
202010027	Janome Plastic Bobbins x 10 BP
202010038	Janome Plastic Bobbins x 5 BP
THREAD STANDS \| TABLES + OTHER ITEMS
Part Number	Description
863406009	Accessory Case
859429005	Spool Stand (2 threads) attachs to rear of machine
859430009	Spool Stand (5 threads) attachs to rear of machine
858418008	Remote Thread Cutting Switch Unit
494710003	Universal Table Stand with drawer excl. plate
494407107	Plate F for universal table stand
494709009	Universal side table stand (no hole)