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Janome Skyline S3
The new Skyline S3 is the perfect sister to the S5 and is also jam-packed with powerful features. The Skyline Range has been designed for every type of sewing - every day, home décor, high fashion, patchwork and quilting. The Skyline S3 has a 310mm long arm (over 12”) with 210mm of work area to the right of the needle and an arm space of 120mm ( 4.7” ) high 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, the Skyline S3 offers creativity on every sewing project. 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 820spm whilst the special built-in features will help you cope with almost any sewing challenge. Pivot on corners with the needle up/down feature, control the maximum sewing speed for precision work, trim off threads with the built-in automatic thread cutter, thread the needle automatically … everything you need to make your sewing easier.
Literature
Janome Skyline S3 Instruction Manual
Features
- Machine Size – W504xH316xD236mm
- Work Space - 8¼" or 210mm to right of needle
- Free Arm – 8” or 205mm
- Embossed Measures - the sewing bed has embossed measurements in cm’s & inches
- Machine Screen - bright backlit LCD touch screen
- Quick Reference Stitch Chart - in lid of machine
- Easy Stitch Selection – Easy touch selection panel including stitch function/editing buttons
- Sewing Speed – 70 - 820 stitches per minute
- Stitches - 120 built-in stitches + alpha numeric font (Block)
- Auto Lock-off Stitch Function - locks off your stitching at the push of a button, no more unravelled threads
- Reverse Button - able to sew in reverse, this function is not available on all stitches
- Lighting - 4 LED lights in 2 locations to illuminate your work area
- Storage - in the compartment under the machine lid also in the extension table front and back compartments
- Buttonholes - 7 different styles of auto one-step buttonhole
- Stitch Width - up to 7mm
- Stitch Length - up to 5mm
- Mirror imaging – individual stitches + stitches in a stitch combination can be mirror imaged
- Startover - the startover key resets the stitch to the beginning. Great for decorative stitches and stitch combinations
- Fonts – 1 font (Block in English, European and Cyrillic)
- Drop Feed - Yes
- Superior Plus feed system - 7 piece feed dog; no more fabric slipping, puckering and shifting
- Foot Pressure Dial - 7 levels
- Needle Threader - built-in, easy to use
- Needle Up/Down - you can set this function in the Set Menu. Default setting is down.
- Carry Handle - long handle slots neatly on the top of machine
- Foot Control – electronic
- Internal Frame - rigid die-cast aluminium frame for stable sewing at high speeds
- Machine Weight – 10 Kg
- Stop/Start Button - can sew without foot control
- 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 for perfect placement
- Easy-Set-Bobbin - yes
- Needle Positions - 71
- Thread Cutter - automatic programmable thread cutter; cuts top & bobbin thread at the same time, pulling top thread to the underside of the fabric. Also, manual thread cutter on machine face plate
- Easy Bobbin Winder – Yes with 5 cutters on base plate
Standard Accessories
- Set of Janome Needles
- 4 Janome Plastic Bobbins
- Zigzag foot A
- Zipper foot E
- Satin stitch foot F
- Blind hem foot G
- Overcast foot M
- ¼ inch seam foot O
- Automatic buttonhole foot R
- Screwdriver
- Large spool holder x 2
- Small spool holder x 2
- Special spool holder x 2
- Seam ripper
- Extra spool pin (horizontal type)
- Lint brush (small)
- Power cord
- Electronic foot control
- Semi-hard fabric machine cover
- Instructional DVD
- Instruction Book
Optional Accessories
| Code No. | Name | Description |
| 200-318-000 | 1/4 Inch Seam Foot | For making perfect 1/4 inch seams |
| 200-345-006 | 3-Way Cording Foot | Stitches up to 3 even cords with decorative stitch |
| 863-406-009 | Accessory case for Skyline | |
| 820-815-002 | Applique Foot | For easier maneuvering around curves on applique pieces. |
| 200-321-006 | Beading Foot | Feeds beads 2-4 mm in diameter for easy attachment |
| 200-313-005 | Binder Foot | Funnel guides fabric around edge for tape binding |
| 825-817-009 | Blind Hem Foot | Less slipping, more accuracy for blind hems |
| 820-817-015 | Blind Hem Foot | Less slipping, more accuracy for blind hems |
| 202-006-008 | Bobbin Holder for Free Motion Quilting 4900/QC/3500 | easier to achieve even tension control |
| 200-136-002 | Button Sewing Foot | Holds button in place for stability while attaching |
| 202-135-007 | Circular Sewing Attachment - 9mm ESB | For stitching in perfect circles up to 26cm in diameter |
| 200-449-001 | Clear View Quilting Foot & Guide Set | 1/4 |
| 200-333-001 | Concealed Zipper Foot | Create that professional |
| 214-516-003 | Convertible Even Feed Foot Set (High Shank) | Convertible Even Feed foot with interchangable foot plates and 2 guides. |
| 202-001-003 | Convertible Free Motion Quilting Foot Set - High Shank models | a higher level of perfection |
| 200-137-003 | Custom Crafted Zigzag Foot | Better view of sewing in progress for decorating |
| 200-337-005 | Darning Foot (Open Toe) | For 'free hand' embroidery and darning |
| 200-325-000 | Darning Foot (Regular) | For 'free hand' embroidery and darning |
| 200-341-002 | Ditch Quilting Foot | For clean stitching in the ditch or on seams |
| 214-518-005 | Ditch Quilting Guide & Adjustable Quilting Guide | |
| 200-338-006 | Even Feed Foot (Open Toe) | Fabric is evenly fed, open toe for better visibility |
| 200-309-008 | Even Feed Foot (Regular) | Ensures fabric is evenly fed in all layers |
| 200-315-007 | Gathering Foot | Gathers and ruffles in light-weight flat fabrics |
| 200-326-001 | Hemmer Feet Set (4 mm & 6 mm hems) | Stitch narrow rolled hems with determined widths |
| 822-808-008 | Overcasting Foot | Professional finish to seam edges on woven fabrics |
| 822-801-001 | Overedge Foot | Stitch around fabric edge to prevent unravelling |
| 200-317-009 | Pintucking Feet Set of Two - Shallow Grooved and Deep Grooved | Evenly spaced, multiple rows of pintucks |
| 200-314-006 | Piping Foot | Create and attach your own piping, up to 5mm in size |
| 202-010-027 | Plastic Bobbins (10/pkg) | Plastic Bobbins x 10 |
| 200-332-000 | Ribbon/Sequin Foot | Guided attachment of sequins, ribbons: plain or drawstring |
| 820-809-014 | Rolled Hem Foot | Stitch narrow rolled hems with determined widths |
| 200-316-008 | Roller Foot | For sewing up and over heavy seams |
| 323-77-77 | Rotary Even Foot | Stretchy fabrics are fed & guided evenly |
| 943-100-000 | Ruffler | Allows fabric to be ruffled, pleated to desired fullness |
| 822-804-118 | Satin Stitch Foot | Smooth thread delivery for denser decorative stitches |
| 200-334-002 | Screw On Zipper Foot | Feeds zippers or larger cord piping for even attachment |
| 829-801-002 | Snap On Zipper Foot | Sew on each side of zippers, guide for straight placement |
| 102-261-103 | Specialised Bobbin | Added rubber sections for improved performance and noise reduction |
| 200-331-009 | Straight Stitch Foot | Often used on very fine or very heavy fabrics |
| 820-801-005 | Transparent Buttonhole Foot | Freedom of movement for tight area button attachment |
| 200-329-004 | Ultra Glide Foot | Smooth sewing where metal feet may stick |