Evolution is expected. Revolution, that’s Janome.
There are milestone moments in history that have redefined a sewists creative landscape. The next generation of sewing, quilting and embroidery machine from Janome will revolutionize how you define sewing potential. Meet the Continental M17, a ground breaking combination machine with industry leading features: the largest sewing area in the industry and the largest embroidery space, a powerful motor provides the industry’s fastest stitching speeds, synchronized dual colour touchscreens, over 1,200 built-in embroidery designs and the largest embroidery hoop, 5 wireless apps including AcuAssist on-screen help, Artistic Digitizer JR, A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator). for free-motion and ruler quilting, shadow free sewing area, needle bar thumb wheel and so much more.
Revolution Recognized – Janome’s Continental M17 is the proud recipient of the 2023 iF Design Award, one of the most important internationally recognized design awards for quality and exceptional design excellence.
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Continental M17 Update to Version 1.10
Hi-Definition Quilting
A generous work space is just the beginning. With 13.5″ to the right of the needle, 5.5″ of height, and 3.15″ of space above the needle plate, creating that cherished one-of-a-kind quilt is a joy to make, again and again. Improved features, on-screen editing and on-board quilting applications make it easy to spend hours doing what you love. The A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) system with the four included feet provide true free motion and ruler quilting. Need more? The professional grade needle plate, HP and HP2 foot provide precise top stitching and control. And yes, they’re also a standard accessory with the Continental M17, a quilters dream machine.
A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator)
A Janome first! Our new A.S.R. system comes standard with the CM17 and includes four feet; closed-toe, open-toe, clear view, and the exclusive Ruler Work foot so that all of your free-motion needs are covered. With the added benefit of being able to set the sensitivity of the sensor; you can adjust regulation as your skills build.
Ruler Work Mode
Expand your quilting options and 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 guiding edge of precision cut templates. Achieve beautiful and consistent quilting results previously only available to longarm quilters.
Professional Results
Professional Grade Needleplate, HP and HP2 foot – Utilize these professional narrow gauge industrial-type feet for curves and precise topstitching. Easy to use, they provide excellent control and superior visibility. They are sized perfectly for creating scant 1/4″ seams, achieving accurate stitches and perfect stitches on any type of fabric.
AcuFeed Flex Plus
We’ve taken Janome’s legendary AcuFeed layered fabric feeding system to the next level with AcuFeed Flex Plus. The CM17 has a separate AcuFeed feeding motor which expands stitching capabilities, allowing sewists to stitch decorative stitches with the AcuFeed Flex foot holders. Simply press the on-screen icon to adjust the dual feed balance and engage or disengage the AcuFeed Feeding motor for superior stitch control.
Hi-Definition Embroidery
With 1,230 built-in embroidery designs, 4 hoops, 10 Fonts, 2 and 3 Letter monogramming, Artistic Digitizer JR, fast embroidery speeds (1200 SPM) and Janome’s new RE46d hoop carbon fibre reinforced hoop (11 x 18.1” / 280 x 460 mm), embroidery will never be the same. Janome makes it easy to get started with an automatic needle threader and a hoop system equipped with easy tightening levers. Go with your favourite thread, choose from Janome, Helios Iris, Madeira, Guttermann, Robison-Anton and more. Multiple wireless applications and editing functions are there to make the most of your time at or away from the machine. New to embroidery? Help is there when you need it. AcuAssist provides helpful tips and instructions to get you started on your embroidery adventure.
More built-in embroidery
1,230 Built-in embroidery designs are standard, including the Designer Collections, ten embroidery fonts and many in-the-hoop projects to keep sewists engaged and creative. In addition, the Embroidery Link app for Android and Apple will allow users to customize and edit those same designs, adding and removing elements to create one-of-a-kind embroidery. With so many standard stitches and embroidery designs, personal creative expression is limitless!
More room for creativity
Our largest hoop and embroidery package ever! The RE46d reinforced carbon fibre hoop provides 11 x 18.1” of embroidery freedom. No other machine on the market offers this kind of stability and precision at this size, even when embroidering at speeds of 1200 spm. The four included hoops have a new easy-to-hoop lever system and on-screen hoop size detection. A bonus Quilting Kit with the AcuFil magnetic hoop 10.6 x 10.6” (270 x 270 mm) is included as well – an excellent tool for in-the-hoop quilting.
Wireless Interactivity
Your options to learn about and use the CM17 are limitless. Use the interactive AcuAssist App to become proficient with its intuitive and vast features. With the Embroidery Link App, you can resize, redesign, and layout embroidery without sitting at your machine. And with the AcuSetter, AcuSketch, and the Screensaver app, you can take the personalization of your machine and embroidery capabilities to the next level.
ASQ27d Quilting Hoop
A great tool for in-the-hoop quilting, the ASQ27d magnetic hoop 10.6 x 10.6” (270 x 270 mm) uses 8 magnets to securely hold fabric layers in place and the accompanying hard acrylic grid provides accurate alignment. With the included Artistic Digitizer Jr software, create edge-to-edge quilting designs and take advantage of AcuFil quilting patterns.
Easy Tightening Lever
If you found that you sometimes needed a third hand to tighten the screws on embroidery hoops, you’ll love the Easy Tightening Lever! Set your fabric and stabilizer, then flip the lever to lock it into place. One easy step for a perfectly taut hoop.
Embroidery Position Marker
Using the latest embroidery foot from Janome, the LED alignment feature shows the position of the needle on the fabric below before stitching begins. Perfect for designs that require pin point control. Use the embroidery positioning marker with the baste function to ensure the design is exactly where it needs to be.
Hi-Definition Sewing
Sit and sew to your hearts content with 850 built-in stitches, 13 buttonholes, 10 Fonts with European characters and monogramming. Incredible options and incredible variety. A 9 mm zig zag stitch combined with 91 different needle positions create infinite ways to express your own personal style. The variable zig-zag provides precise control over stitch width via the knee lifter to create distinctive stitch work that’s uniquely you. More than just the great sewing features, the CM17 also includes some new industry firsts for sewing home market and right where it’s needed. A new thumb wheel beside the needle bar positions and controls the needle, no more reaching for the hand wheel. Getting started is a breeze with the new automatic built-in needle threader. An industry first, dual touch screens provides ultimate sewing control.
Thumb Wheel
There’s no need to reach for the hand wheel any more. Located just to the right of the needle bar, this convenient industry first feature allows the sewist to precisely raise or lower the needle with pin point accuracy.
More Stitches
The Janome Continental M17 includes an amazing array of built-in stitches and embroidery designs. With the 850 built-in stitches, 13 different styles of buttonholes and with Stitch Composer, the stitch count is infinite. Five fonts provide variety for decorative stitches for monogramming.
9 mm Zig Zag
Sew bold, the Continental M17 has wide 9 mm stitches! The extra width makes all of the decorative or alphabet stitches more distinctive, brighter and dramatic. With a 9 mm wide stitch and fast stitching speeds, thread painting or filling in large areas becomes quick and easy.
91 Needle Positions
An unbelievable range, 91 needle positions. This incredible capacity allows for greater control with decorative stitches and provides fine adjustments with any stitch creation. And when used with a 9 mm stitch, this sort of bold precision is easily appreciated.
Floating Mode
While in floating mode, the CM17 will not extend full pressure to the presser foot while feeding fabric. This helps to protect delicate or high pile fabrics like velvet.
Metal Cloth Guide
When attached to the machine in place of the bobbin/ hook cover, the cloth guide extends the width of the sewing bed for perfectly even hems.
Variable Zig Zag
Thread painters will rejoice at the ease of control. Adjust the stitch width via the knee lifter to widen a stitch to a 9 mm zig-zag while the machine is still running. Release the pressure to taper and finish gradually, evenly. Easily control the maximum width setting in the machine set mode. Advanced control for creative expression with free motion quilting, raw edge appliqué and more.
Automatic Needle Threader
Put your glasses down, threading the needle couldn’t be any easier! Simply load the thread through the easy to follow thread guides, push the thread button, and it’s done. This thoughtful, hassle free feature feeds thread through the eye of the needle with accuracy and precision, every time.
Simple Elegance, Advanced Technology
A solid cast aluminum frame provides the foundation to create a new class of sewing machine that is built to last and engineered for speed. From thoughtful user interface changes to enhanced engineering revolutions, sewing and embroidery will never be the same. An easy open top cover button, built-in magnetic storage features and two synchronized LED touchscreens are just the beginning. The industry first middle screen provides all a sewist tools within reach to fine-tune stitches, adjust tension, set foot pressure and more! The revolutionary Continental M17 sets a new bench mark for the rest to follow: Strength and speed, tempered with elegance!
Smart Storage Solutions
With the push of a button, the top cover opens to reveal a carefully thought-out storage compartment. Three strong magnets across on the pop up lid provide space for your most used tools and designated cubbies below for your favourite sewing feet. More hidden storage can be found in the table arms of the embroidery bed, perfect for the A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator), accessories or bobbins.
Retractable Spool Pins
The dual retractable spool pins are widely spaced to accommodate any size spool or cone of thread, even large embroidery or quilting King cones. The spool pins easily fold down when not in use, so they’re well projected when moving or storing the machine. Use the quick release lever to raise spool pins when ready to sew.
Independent Bobbin Winding Motor
Never run out of full bobbins! With an independent bobbin winding motor, there is no need to stop your sewing or embroidery. Set up your bobbin, push the Bobbin Winding button, and keep stitching while the machine simultaneously winds your bobbin. It’s the perfect sewing multi-tasker.
Optical Bobbin Sensor
When creating larger projects, it is difficult to gauge how much bobbin thread is left. Janome’s advanced optical bobbin sensor technology allows the CM17 to constantly monitor bobbin thread supply. The bobbin thread sensor alerts the user when bobbin thread is running low, so you’re never caught in the middle of a seam or embroidery colour change ever again.
PC Software: Stitch Composer and AcuStitch Included
The unique Stich Composer Program allows you to create and edit stitches from your computer. Although the CM17 has over 850 built-in stitches, you can create your own from scratch for a truly customized experience! AcuStitch is truly addicting! Use the CM17’s built-in decorative stitches to create various shapes and motifs. Once your layout is finished, it becomes an embroidery design.
Sewing Applications
The expanded Sewing Applications feature gives you guidance for perfecting a variety of sewing tasks, including those that use optional accessories. If you love to quilt, then you will adore the Memorized Quilt Seaming; the machine remembers the length of your seam, so you can cruise through stitching a large number of the same size blocks. And, if you’re ready to take your quilting to the next level, the Ruler Work Mode will automatically set you up to start quilting beautiful designs on your quilts.
Computerized One Touch Needle Plate Converter
Using the right tools at the right time is essential. A straight stitch needle plate makes all the difference when using lightweight fabrics or piecing quilts. Our computerized one touch plate converter allows you to easily switch and use the perfect plate for your sewing project. Push the on-screen button to release the plate and replace. The CM17 comes with three standard needle plates: zigzag, straight stitch and HP.
Seeing is Believing
Nine ultra-bright LED lights in four locations illuminate the bed of the machine to provide a shadow free work area. Bring details to light. Use the three included AcuView optic magnifiers with 20x, 40x or 60x degree of magnification to help reduce eye strain for hours of sewing comfort. Perfect for appliqué!
Improved Ergonomic Knee Lifter
The ergonomic knee lift is adjustable and can accommodate almost any size or height sewists. Now users sit directly in front of the needle with the knee lift perfectly positioned for free-motion quilting, variable zig-zag, or general sewing. It can be inserted directly into the machine base or even with the embroidery carriage and embroidery tables attached.
Foot Control and Thread Cutter Switch
When sewing, the Continental M17 features an extra-large foot control for more excellent stability and surface area. The Thread Cutter Pedal is also included, which allows you to snip your threads with your foot, so you don’t have to remove your hands from your fabric. Both can be mounted on the included plate for easy access.
Software and Machine Updates
Click below to download the CM17 applications and updates
- Applications
AcuAssist AcuSetter AcuSketch ScreenSaverTool Embroidery-Link
- Embroidery Sample
Combining CM17 Embroidery Designs
Cutwork Embroidery Designs Download for Continental M17
Artistic Digitizer Cutwork Embroidery Data Download for Continental M17