Hi-Definition Sewing and Quilting
Precision, Strength, Speed, Control, Accuracy, Power and Space: exceeds all your sewing and quilting needs. The Continental Series features advanced engineering, an all metal seamless flat bed with 13.5″ of throat space, 7″ Hi-Def colour touch screen, 9 mm stitches, Superior Needle Threader 2, computerized needle plate removal, Intelligent feed system, brushless DC motor for heavy duty sewing and AcuSpark2 app (CM8 only) with tutorials.
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Free-Motion Quilting
Included with the CM8 Professional, the A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) kit includes four feet: closed-toe, open-toe, clear view and the exclusive ruler work foot. All your free-motion needs are covered with the added benefit of being able to adjust the sensitivity as your skills grow.
Mirage Stitches
A masterful, decorative illusion. Select the Mirage Stitch option from the touchscreen menu and watch as the CM8 sews satin stitches with no connecting stitches appearing on the right side. Easily manipulate the width, length and spacing to create different stitch looks.
Ruler Work Mode
Take advantage of the wide array of precision templates on the market for ruler-guided quilting. Engage the Ruler Work foot to safely follow along the template edge. Achieve beautiful and consistent quilting results previously only available to longarm quilters.
Cloth Guide
This useful CM8 included accessory makes quick work out of measuring and repeating stitch lines up to 8 inches apart. The easy-to-use snap-in design works with the hook cover plate to create a rigid and reliable surface for aligning fabric. (CM6 optional)
AcuSpark2 App
Need a little inspiration to spark your imagination and get the most out of all of those sewing machine features? The exclusive Janome AcuSpark2 app (CM8 only) provides tutorials, how-to videos and more by simply using your smart phone or tablet to scan the QR code on the screen. No matter what application you are working on, help is just a scan away.
Thumb Wheel
The CM8 professional offers the added convenience of an integrated thumb wheel. This clever design simplifies tasks such as needle alignment and appliqué. Conveniently located just above and to the right of the needle, this positioning ensures quick and easy access to all essential functions and controls, making your sewing experience smoother and hassle-free.
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One-Step Needle Plate
No need for screws or tools! Simply select the on-screen button to easily remove the plate and slide a new one into position. The needle plate repositions back into place thanks to ingenious magnetic mechani
Everything Within Reach
The well designed slim head and convenience buttons let you get more out of your sewing time. Important functions are well placed: start/stop, reverse, lock stitch, needle up/down, thread cutter and most importantly, the automatic presser foot lift.
Intelligent Feed System
The SFS-i, intelligent feed system, is designed to keep the feed dogs down and out of the way to 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.
Fast Threading
With the Superior Needle Threader 2, simply set your thread, push the lever, release and sew! Its advanced design feeds the thread through the eye of the needle with pin point accuracy every time. The streamlined head provides excellent needle area visibility.
Optical Bobbin Sensor
For everyone who has sewn a long seam, only to find that your bobbin thread ran out after the first few inches, our advanced Optical Bobbin Monitoring System is for you. New Janome technology watches bobbin thread supply while sewing, so that you will receive a warning as soon as the bobbin thread gets low, not when it’s too late at the end of your seam.
Powerful Workhorse
Engineered to meet your demands. Powerful needle force penetration, allows sewists to easily tackle heavy-weight home dec fabrics like canvas in order to make your decorating dreams come true. The newly redesigned motor also provides the strength, reliability and longevity that you’ve come to expect from a Janome workhorse.