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Janome Continental M8
Includes Extension Table.
The Janome Continental M8 Professional is a high-end computerized sewing and quilting machine known for its expansive workspace, powerful motor, and advanced features like the Accurate Stitch Regulator (A.S.R.) system and AcuFeed Flex Plus feeding. It is designed for serious sewists and quilters who demand professional results.
Janome Continental M8
£5,829.00
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Key Features
- Computerised
- Semi-industrial machine
- Aluminum metal body
- Superior feed system (SFS-i)/7 piece feed dog
- Horizontal full rotary hook
- Top loading - Category D (9mm high shank)
- Easy set bobbin
- Upper thread sensor
- Accurate Stitch Regulator A.S.R.
- Automatic Tension
- Ruler work mode (for FMQ Ruler)
- Automatic thread cutter (scissors button)
- Independent bobbin winder motor
- Optical bobbin monitoring system
- Maximum sewing speed of up to 1300spm
- Minimum sewing speed 60spm
- Maximum stitch length: 5mm
- Maximum stitch width: 9mm
- Acufeed system (dual feed)
- Superior needle threader 2 manual
- Twin needle facility
- 450 stitches including 12 buttonholes
- Lettering - upper & lower case 4 fonts + 9mm Block
- Automatic extra high presser foot lift
- Start / Stop button - use with or without foot control
- Snap-on feet
- Automatic Foot-up (Pivoting)
- Automatic Presser Foot Pressure
- Needle positions – 91
- Languages – 15
- Foot Pressure Adjustment
- Needle Up / Down
- Number of Stitch Combinations – Up to 100
- Mirror image of Patterns
- Thumb Wheel
- Remote Thread Cutter Port on Foot Control
- Floating Mode
- Variable Zig Zag
- Automatic one-touch needle plate conversion
- Auto lock key
- LED lights - brighter LEDs x 9 in 4 locations
- Full colour 7" (H52.4 x W91.4mm) HD touchscreen
- Extra arm space: 13.5" - 50% bigger than other machines great for bigger projects
- Favourite stitch
- Stitch memory capability - 3.0mb
- Vertical spool pin with thread guide bar
- Tapering function
- Direct stitch chart
- Built-in clock function
- Elongation
- USB Port
- Quick stitch select
- Instructional App using QR code AcuSpark 2
- PC Software – Stitch Composer, Quilt Block Advisor & Screen Saver Tool
- Speed control
- Adjustable knee lifter
- Large extension table with storage drawer 26.5" x 15.75" (675mm x 400mm)
- Dust cover Semi Hard
- Weight 17.3kg approx.
- Workspace: 13.5" x 5.5" (343mm x 140mm)
- Height under face plate: 3.1" (80mm)
- Machine Dimensions: W 650mm x H 371mm x D 259mm appox.
The Janome M8 Continental sets a new benchmark in advanced sewing technology, delivering exceptional performance, precision, and intelligent automation for the most demanding sewing and quilting applications. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the M8 integrates innovative features that seamlessly enhance workflow while maintaining effortless usability.
At the heart of the machine is a redesigned high-performance motor, engineered to operate with remarkable smoothness and reduced noise while delivering superior needle penetration power. This ensures consistent, accurate stitching across a wide range of fabrics, from delicate textiles to dense, multi-layered materials. A unique automatic feed dog engagement system allows the feed dogs to remain lowered during fabric positioning, rising automatically as sewing begins to ensure precise fabric feeding.
Constructed on a full metal flatbed chassis, the M8 is a true long-arm sewing machine, offering an expansive 13.5-inch workspace to the right of the needle.

Included
Accessories
- Remote Thread Cutter Plate
- Free Motion Quilting Foot - Open Toe (QO)
- Instructional Movie download
- ASR-QO Open-Toe Foot (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- Acufeed Professional Grade Foot (HP2)
- ASR-Complete Set 869411108
- Semi Rigid Dust cover
- Stylus
- Free Motion Quilting Zigzag Foot (QV)
- Large Extension Table with Drawer Size 26.5” x 15¾” (675mm x 400mm) 867806027
- Concealed Zipper Foot (Z)
- ASR-QV Clear View Foot (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- Foot Control
- Thread Cutter Switch (for Foot Control) 21381501A
- A.S.R. USB Cable for Stitch regulator (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- 1/4" Seam Foot with Guide O 859814012
- Straight Stitch Needle Plate
- Ruler Work Foot (QR)
- Instruction Book
- Darning/Embroidery Foot (PD-H) Open Toe
- ASR-QR Ruler Work Foot (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- Professional Grade Needle Plate (HP)
- Free Motion Quilting Foot - Closed Toe (QC)
- PC Application Pack (Download)
- ASR-QC Closed-Toe Foot (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- 1/4" Seam Foot Without Guide O 202313104
- Variable Zigzag Foot
- Needle Plate (Standard)
- Cosmetic Case (Resin) (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- Satin Stitch Foot Open Toe (F2 craft foot )
- Accessory case/box
- Automatic buttonhole foot R
- Blind Stitch Foot (G) Category D 859807001
- Button Sewing Foot (T) Category D 859811008
- Button sewing shank
- Dual Feed Foot (AD) (Twin)
- Embroidery/Darning Foot (PD-H) Category D 859839002
- Knee Lifter
- Lint Brush
- Overedge Foot (M) Category D 859810007
- Power Supply Cord
- Professional Grade Foot (HP)
- Quilting Guide Bar
- Rolled Hem Foot (D)
- Satin Stitch Foot (F) Category D 859806011
- Screwdriver (Winged)
- Seam Ripper
- Spool Holder (Small) x 2
- Spool Holders (Large)
- Spool Holders (Special)
- Spool Nets
- Spool Rest x 2
- Stabiliser Plate For Buttonhole Foot
- Standard Foot (A) Category D
- Zipper Foot (E)
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