Skyline S6

At a glance…

  • Premium Sewing
  • Workspace 210mm/8.3″
  • Sewing speed 1,000SPM
  • AcuFeed System
  • 10.8Kg

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The Skyline S6 comes with 196 built-in stitches, including 10 one-step buttonholes and 1 font (4 alphabets).  All sewists will enjoy the AcuFeed™ Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System and sewing speed up to 1,000 stitches per minute.  There are 6 LED lights in 3 locations, automatic thread cutter, superior needle threader, 9mm decorative stitches and 7 levels of foot pressure.  The LCD screen has 8 direct stitch selection keys with your commonly used everyday stitches plus easy access to functions – stitch elongation, twin needle setting, mirror image, stitch startover, machine lock and the set menu. Inside the machine lid is the stitch chart with stitches placed together for their functionality – buttonholes, satin stitches, quilting stitches, decorative stitches, alphabets, etc.  For something different, we packaged Blue Janome bobbins with this model. All features on this model have been created with the sewist in mind; sit, sew and enjoy.

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  • PRODUCT INFORMATION
  • Description
  • STANDARD ACCESSORIES
  • OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Additional information

Work Space

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

Sewing Speed

up to 1000 stitches per minute

Pivot Function

No

Easy Change Needle Plate

Yes

Machine Screen 

LCD with backlight

Built-in Stitches

196

Stitch Width

9mm

Buttonholes

10

Stitch Tapering Function

No

Needle Positions

91

Presser Foot Lift Button

No

Foot Pressure

Yes, dial 7 levels

Needle Threader

Yes, superior

Upper Feed Device

AcuFeed System (twin type, single available as optional)

Lighting

6 white LED lights

Machine Ports

Remote thread cutter jack

Standard Sewing Feet

11

Extra Wide Table

Optional

Built-in Memory

No

Machine Size

W504 x H316 x D236mm

Weight

10.8Kg

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

Yes x5  

Favourite Stitch

No

Mirror Image Stitches

Yes

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

1 font (Block with 4 alphabets)

AcuFeed Balance Dial

Yes, when AcuFeed engaged allows you to adjust feed if the fabric is puckering on top or below 

Drop Feed

Yes

Superior Plus Feed System

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

New Style Thread Guide

This guide is located above the needle, designed for easier threading

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

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

Magnifier

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

Adjustable Knee Lifter

raises/lowers the sewing foot 

Upper Thread Sensor

No

Bobbin Thread Sensor

No

Software

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

Description

The Skyline S6 comes with 196 built-in stitches, including 10 one-step buttonholes and 1 font (4 alphabets).  All sewists will enjoy the AcuFeed™ Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System and sewing speed up to 1,000 stitches per minute.  There are 6 LED lights in 3 locations, automatic thread cutter, superior needle threader, 9mm decorative stitches and 7 levels of foot pressure.  The LCD screen has 8 direct stitch selection keys with your commonly used everyday stitches plus easy access to functions – stitch elongation, twin needle setting, mirror image, stitch startover, machine lock and the set menu. Inside the machine lid is the stitch chart with stitches placed together for their functionality – buttonholes, satin stitches, quilting stitches, decorative stitches, alphabets, etc.  For something different, we packaged Blue Janome bobbins with this model. All features on this model have been created with the sewist in mind; sit, sew and enjoy.

Instructional Video CLICK HERE

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·         Zigzag Foot A
·         Rolled Hem Foot D
·         Zipper Foot E
·         Satin Stitch Foot F
·         Blind Hemming Foot G
·         Overedge Foot M
·         1/4˝ Seam Foot O
·         Darning Foot PD-H
·         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 (L/M/R)
·         Janome BLUE Plastic Bobbins x 5
·         Needle Set
·         Additional Spool Pin
·         Screwdriver (lge)
·         Lint Brush
·         Seam Ripper
·         Quilting Guide Bar
·         Spool Holder (large) x 2
·         Spool Holder (small) x 2
·         Spool Holder (special) x 2
·         Scissors (blue handle)
·         Touch Panel Stylus
·         Foot Control
·         Adjustable Knee Lifter
·         Power Cable
·         Instruction Book
·         Instructional Video DVD
·         Semi-hard Fabric Machine Cover

Description Part Number
Applique Foot AP 202086002
Buttonhole Foot B 202082008
Straight Stitch Foot ST 202083009
Open-toe Satin Stitch Foot F2 859813000
Border Guide Foot FB 202084000
Cording Foot H 202085001
Piping Foot I 202088004
Rolled Hem Foot (4mm) D2 202081007
Rolled Hem Foot (6mm) D1 202080006
Ditch Quilting Foot S 202087003
Clear View Quilting Foot and Guide Set OV 202089005
Darning Foot Open-toe 202314002
Convertible FMQ Foot Set (H/S) 202146001
Ribbon/Sequin Foot RS 202090009
Gathering Foot V 202096005
Pintucking Foot (narrow) N2 202094003
Pintucking Foot (wide) N1 202093002
Beading Foot (narrow groove) L1 202097006
Beading Foot (wide groove) L2 202098007
Concealed Zipper Foot Z 202144009
Ruffler RF 202095004
Ultra Glide Foot U 202091000
Binder Foot W 202099008
Edge Guide Foot SE 202100003
Free-Motion Couching Foot Set FMC 202110006
AcuFeed Straight Stitch Foot STD (Twin) 202102005
AcuFeed Ditch Quilting Foot (Twin) SD 202103006
AcuFeed 1/4 Inch Quilt Piecing Foot OD (Twin) 202125004
AcuFeed Open-toe Foot UD (Twin) 202149004
AcuFeed Holder (Single) 859833006
AcuFeed Foot VD (Single) 859835101
AcuFeed Zipper Foot ED (Single) 859838001
Circular Sewing Attachment 202135007
Ribbon Sewing Guide (wide) 200444408
Ultra Glide Needle Plate & Ultra Glide Foot U 202201005
Large Buttonhole Foot & Stabilizer Plate LR 202199009
Pintucking Cord Guides for easy set bobbin models 202213000
Quilt Binder Set (easy set bobbin compatible) W1 202211008
Sliding Guide Foot SG 202293004
Taping Guide Foot TG 202310008
Bobbin Case for Free Motion Quilting 200445007
Remote Thread Cutting Switch Unit 858418008
Accessory Case (zip-up with internal removable tiers) 863406009
Needle Size 9 (15×1) Sharp 990109000
Needle Size 11 (15×1) Sharp 990111000
Needle Size 12 (15×1) Sharp 990112000
Needle Size 14 (15×1) Sharp 990114000
Needle Size 16 (15×1) Sharp 990116000
Needle Size 18 (15×1) Sharp 990118000
Needle Mixed (15×1) Sharp 990100000
Purple Tip Needles #14 BP 202122001
Blue Tip Needles #11 BP 200346007
Denim Needles #16 990416000
Top Stitch Needles #11/14 990500000
Leather Needles #11/14/16 990600000
Twin Needle (2mm) sharp 820828008
Optic Magnifiers with 1.2x 1.4x 1.6x Lenses BP 202130002
Spool Stand (2 threads) 859429005
Spool Stand (5 threads) 859430009
Plastic Bobbins x 10 BP 202010027
Plastic Bobbins x 5 BP 202010038
Universal Table Stand excl. plate 494710003
Plate F for universal table stand 494407107
Universal side table stand (no hole) 494709009
Extra Wide Table 861401215