Skyline S3AE

At a glance…

NEW MODEL

  • Premium Sewing
  • Extra wide table
  • 8.3″/210mm Workspace
  • Sewing speed 820spm
  • Stitch chart in top lid

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The Skyline S3AE is the entry level in the Skyline AE range. If you are looking to upgrade to a bigger working area, then take a look at the Skyline AE 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 120 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 820 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 820 stitches per minute

Easy Change Needle Plate

No

Machine Screen 

Backlit LCD screen

Built-in Stitches

120

Stitch Width

7mm

Buttonholes

7

Needle Positions

71

Presser Foot Lift Button

No

Foot Pressure

Yes, dial 7 levels

Needle Threader

Yes, Superior Needle Threader V2

Lighting

6 white LED lights over 2 locations

Machine Ports

No

Standard Sewing Feet

7

Extra Wide Table

Yes

Built-in Memory

No

Machine Size

Width 509 x Height 318 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

Fonts

1 font (Block with 3 alphabets)

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

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

No, not compatible

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
Zipper Foot E
Satin Stitch Foot F
Blind Hemming Foot G
Overedge Foot M
1/4˝ Seam Foot O
Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
Stabilizer Plate for B/hole Ft
Janome Plastic Bobbins x 4
Needle Set
Additional Spool Pin
Screwdriver (lge)
Lint Brush
Seam Ripper
Spool Holder (large) x 2
Spool Holder (small) x 2
Spool Holder (special) x 2
Foot Control
Power Cable
Extra Wide Table
Instruction Book
Instructional Video online
Semi-hard Fabric Machine Cover

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

FEET & ATTACHMENTS
Part NumberDescription
820815002Applique Foot
200321006Beading Foot (set of 2) up to 4mm beads
202504001Bi-Level Foot BL
200313005Binder Foot
820817015Blind Hem Foot – adjustable
200434003Border Guide Foot
200136002Button Sewing Foot T
202135007Circular Sewing Attachment
200345006Cording Foot [use up to 3 threads]
200337005Darning Foot [open-toe]
200325000Darning Foot [closed-toe]
202001003Convertible Free Motion Foot Set QB-H
200341002Ditch Quilting Foot
200449001Clear View Quilting Foot & Guide Set [2 guides: 1/4″ & ditch]
202147002Edge Guide Foot
200309008Even Feed Foot with guide [regular]
200338005Even Feed Foot with guide [open-toe]
214518005Ditch Quilting Guide & Adjustable Quilting Guide for even feed ft with guide
214516003Convertible Even Feed Foot Set
202110006Free Motion Couching Foot SET FMC  
200016108Fringe Foot
200315007Gathering Foot
820809014Hemmer Foot D (2mm)
200326001Hemmer Foot Set (4mm & 6mm)
202025003Long Quilting Guide Bar SET [right & left]
202400006Optic Magnifier (20)
202130002Optic Magnifier SET (20/40/60)
820804019Overedge Foot C
822801001Overedge Foot C with brush
200317009Pin Tuck Foot Set (7 & 5 groove)
202213000Pintucking Cord Guides for easy set bobbin models
200314006Piping Foot [maximum cord 5mm]
202502009Piping Foot – Narrow I2 [to to 2mm cord]
846421007Quilt Binder SET
200332000Ribbon/Sequin Foot RS
200444408Ribbon Sewing Guide
200316008Roller Foot
202418007HD Roller Foot
846415008Ruffler
2024410091/4″ Ruler Foot adjustable [7mm & 9mm high shank]
202218005Sliding Guide Foot SG
200331009Straight Stitch Foot
202311009Taping Guide Foot TG
801426003Tricot Foot
200329004Ultra Guide Foot
200137003Custom Crafted Zig Zag Foot F2 [Open-toe]
200333001CONCEAL® Zipper Foot Z
200334002Adjustable Narrow Zipper Foot (L/C/R) screw-on
820811008Invisible Zipper Foot E (wide) [L/C/R] clip-on
BOBBIN CASE | NEEDLES | BOBBINS
Part NumberDescription
200445007Bobbin Case (for Free Motion Quilting & hand-look quilt stitch)
990109000Janome Needle Size 9 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990111000Janome Needle Size 11 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990112000Janome Needle Size 12 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990114000Janome Needle Size 14 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990116000Janome Needle Size 16 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990118000Janome Needle Size 18 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990100000Janome Needle Mixed (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
202122001Janome Purple Tip Needles #14 BP [pack 5]
200346007Janome Blue Tip Needles #11 BP [pack 5]
990416000Janome Denim Needles #16 [pack 5]
990500000Janome Top Stitch Needles #11/14 [mixed pack 5]
990600000Janome Leather Needles #11/14/16 0mixed pack 5]
820828008Janome Twin Needle (2mm) sharp
5117075BLOrgan Embroidery Anti Glue Needle – size 11/75 [pack 5] multi-directional stitching
5506000BLOrgan Microtex Needle – size 8/60 x 3 | size 9/70 x 2 [slim sharp point] [mixed pack 5]
5430000BLOrgan Quilting Needle – size 11/75 x 3 | size 14/90 x 2 [pack 5]
5102057BLOrgan Stretch Twin Needle – size 11/75  width 4mm
5116000BLOrgan Titanium Needle – size 11/75 x 2 | size 12/80 x 2 | size 14/90 x 1 [mixed pack 5]
5102048BLOrgan Twin Needle – size 12/80  width 4mm
5105080BLOrgan Universal Needle – size 12/80 [pack 5]
202010027Janome Plastic Bobbins x 10 BP
202010038Janome Plastic Bobbins x 5 BP
THREAD STANDS | TABLES + OTHER ITEMS
Part NumberDescription
858417007Large Style Foot Control
859429005Spool Stand (2 threads)
859430009Spool Stand (5 threads)
494710003Universal Table Stand excl. plate [with drawer]
494407107Plate F for universal table stand
494709009Universal side table stand (no hole)