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Janome Atelier 8 Sewing Machine

SKU: JAT8
£1,599.00
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Product Overview

The Janome Atelier 8 is a premium sewing and quilting machine designed for makers who demand precision, versatility and performance. Combining advanced technology with an intuitive user experience, the Atelier 8 offers an impressive range of sewing features, making it ideal for dressmaking, quilting, home décor and creative sewing projects.

With a generous work area and extensive stitch library, the Atelier 8 provides the freedom to tackle everything from intricate decorative stitching to large quilting projects. Advanced feeding technology ensures smooth fabric handling across a wide variety of materials, while convenient time-saving functions help you sew with greater accuracy and efficiency.

Designed for ambitious sewists and experienced quilters, the machine includes automatic features that simplify sewing while maintaining the exceptional stitch quality Janome is renowned for. Whether you're creating garments, quilting heirloom projects or exploring decorative techniques, the Atelier 8 delivers professional-level performance and reliability.

Key Features

  • Premium sewing and quilting machine
  • Large workspace for quilts and larger projects
  • Extensive selection of utility and decorative stitches
  • Advanced fabric feeding system
  • Automatic thread cutter
  • Built-in needle threader
  • Adjustable speed control
  • Suitable for quilting, dressmaking and home décor
  • Precision stitching across a wide range of fabrics
  • Janome quality and reliability

Feet in the box

  • 1 x Standard Foot (A) Zig Zag Foot
  • 1 x Automatic Buttonhole Foot ( R )
  • 1 x Overcasting Foot ( M )
  • 1 x ¼” Seam Foot ( O )
  • 1 x Blind Stitch Foot ( G )
  • 1 x Rolled Hem Foot ( D )
  • 1 x Button Sewing Foot ( T )
  • 1 x Ruler Work Foot
  • 1 x Satin Stitch Foot ( F )
  • 1 x Darning Foot (PD-H)
  • 1 x Satin Stitch Foot Open Toe (F2)
  • 1 x Dual Feed Foot AD
  • 1 x Free Motion Quilting-Closed Toe (QC)
  • 1 x Free Motion Quilting-Open Toe (QO)
  • 1 x Free Motion Quilting-Zig Zag (QV)
  • 1 x Zipper Foot ( E )

Accessories in the Box

  • Bobbins x 5
  • Power lead
  • Quilting Guide Bar
  • Button Shank Plate
  • Dual Feed Holder Twin
  • Seam Ripper (Buttonhole Opener)
  • Semi Hard Cover Grey
  • Extra Wide Table
  • Screwdriver (winged)
  • Extra Spool Pin
  • Spool Holder (Large) x 2
  • Spool Holder (Small) x 2
  • Spool Holder (special) x 2
  • Stabilizer Plate (For Buttonhole Foot)
  • Foot Control (Large White)
  • Hook Plate Cover (Slide plate)
  • Standard Needle Plate
  • Instruction Book
  • Straight Stitch Needle Plate
  • Knee Lifter Adjustable Threading Guide Sticker
  • Lint Brush
  • Touch Panel Stylus
  • Needle Set
  • PC Software Stitch Composer (DL Version)
  • QR code for Instructional DVD

Manufacturer Key Features

  • 350 STITCHES INCL.11 BUTTONHOLE STITCHES
  • HIGH-DEFINITION COLOUR LCD SCREEN
  • 480 X 800 PXLS. 64.8 X 108 MM (5”)
  • FLOATING MODE (0-4MM) USED WITH STRAIGHT STITCHES. ADJUSTS THE FOOT PRESSURE AND HEIGHT WITHOUT AFFECTING THE TENSION.
  • ACUFEED SYSTEM
  • A.S.R.® (ACCURATE STITCH REGULATOR) ENABLED.
  • OPTIONAL: ONLY 2-STEPS: ATTACH A.S.R. LOWER FEED DOGS AND STITCH! NEW PASSIVE MODE: NEEDLE STOPS WHEN FABRIC IS NOT MOVING.
  • ONE-TOUCH STRAIGHT NEEDLE PLATE CONVERSION. STRAIGHT STITCH NEEDLE PLATE INCLUDED COMPATIBLE WITH OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL GRADE HP NEEDLE PLATE.
  • SUPERIOR NEEDLE THREADER V2
  • BOBBIN THREAD SENSOR: 6 ADJUSTMENT LEVELS TO MEASURE THICKNESS OF BOBBIN THREAD
  • START /STOP BUTTON
  • AUTO PRESSER FOOT LIFT
  • REMOTE THREAD CUTTER PORT
  • KNEE LIFTER - INCLUDED
  • STITCH TAPERING FUNCTION
  • RULER WORK MODE. FOOT INCLUDED
  • 16 LANGUAGES
  • MAXIMUM SPEED UP TO 1,060 SPM (STRAIGHT STITCH)
  • ACUSPARK 2 FREE DOWNLOAD /QR CODE SCAN HELP FUNCTION

Warranty Information

2 Year parts and labour which can be extended up to 5 years within 30 days of purchase.

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Manufacturer Specifications

  • Computerised Sewing Machine
  • Horizontal Full Rotary Hook
  • Free Arm/Flat Bed Conversion
  • Top Loading – Category D 9mm (High Shank)
  • Machine Size: W 509 x H 318 x D 220 mm
  • Approximate Machine Weight: 11.0kg.
  • Work space Length 210mm (8.2”)
  • Screen Size 64.8mm x 108mm (5”)
  • Work space Height 120mm (4.7”)
  • Screen Type High - Def Colour
  • Free Arm from Needle 100mm
  • Spool Pin (Horizontal)
  • Automatic Tension Control (Computerised)
  • Top Cover (Openable)
  • Upper Thread Sensor
  • Face Plate (Openable)
  • Bobbin Thread Sensor
  • Touch Panel (Resistive Film)
  • Programmable Needle Up/Down
  • LED Lights 6 in total (3 Places)
  • Automatic Needle Stop Position (Down is Default)
  • Maximum Sewing Speed up to 1,060spm
  • Maximum Stitch Length: 5mm
  • Minimum Sewing Speed 60spm
  • Maximum Stitch Width: 9mm
  • Speed Control Slider
  • Drop Feed Pattern
  • Elongation - up to 5 times
  • Drop Feed Sensor
  • Remote Thread Cutter port
  • 7 Piece Feed Dogs
  • Needle Position Resolution 0.1mm (91 Positions)
  • Automatic Thread Cutter (Scissors Button)
  • Pivoting
  • AcuFeed System
  • Tapering Function
  • Superior Needle Threader (Built-in)
  • Sewing Application
  • Presser Foot Lifter Safety Device
  • Ruler Work Mode
  • Automatic Presser Foot Lifter
  • Variable Zig Zag (Using Knee Lifter)
  • Automatic Presser Foot
  • Pressure Floating Function
  • 350 Stitch Options including 11 Auto 1 step Buttonholes, English - 4 Fonts, (block/script/broadway/symbol) European - 4 Fonts (block/script/broadway/symbol) 9mm Capital and number – 1 font (block) Russian – 1 font (block) Japanese – 2 font (Ming-style/round style)
  • Multi language 16 Languages (English, Japanese, German, Italian, Dutch, French, Russian, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Czech)
  • Mirror Image (Vertical and Horizontal)
  • Knee Lifter Adjustable (Electronic)
  • Number of Stitch Combination 100
  • Twin Needle capability
  • A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator Compatible)
  • Storing and Recalling a Pattern Combination up to 3MB
  • Start/Stop Button
  • Startover Function
  • Auto Lock Key
  • Stitch Composer (Stitch Creation Programme)
  • Bobbin Winding Speed 1.800rpm
  • Mobile App (AcuSpark2)
  • Auto Declutch Bobbin Winding
  • USB Port x 1 for adding Stitches with Stitch Composer
  • Easy Change Needle plate
  • Carry Handle – Folding Type
  • Easy Set Bobbin
  • Cover – Semi Rigid
  • Multi Voltage
  • Buzzer
  • Origin – Made in Taiwan

Product Downloads

Cut Type: Fat Quarter

Cut Type: Fat Quarter Our standard width fabric can be cut as a Fat Quarter, measuring 50cm x 1/2 the width of the bolt. Above is an example of how your fabric will be received, depending on the quantity ordered. We also offer a sample service, where you can order 1 single fat quarter of any standard width fabric, to have at home and compare colours. When you are finished, you can send them back to us for a refund (feel free to contact us for more information on this service).

Cut Type: By the Metre

Cut Type: By the Metre Our fabric can be cut as a Long Quarter, measuring a minimum of 25cm x width of bolt. We will supply the fabric as a continuous length (eg; if you bought 1.25m it will be sent as one piece of fabric).

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Janome ATELIER 8 Best Features

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Superior Needle Threader

Set the thread, press the button and sew! It really is that easy on the Janome Atelier 8

Designed for every type of sewing

210mm of arm space to the right of the needle and 350 built-in stitches, including 11 buttonholes

AcuFeed Flex Feed

AcuFeed Flex perfectly guides your fabric from the top and bottom. Perfect for quilts requiring precise control.

FEATURES

Machine TypeSewing & Quilting
Control TypeTouch Screen
SizeMedium
Machine Weight11kg
Workspace8¼ Inches
Stitches Per Min1060
No. of Stitches350
Stitch Width9mm
No. of Buttonholes11
1 Step Button Hole Yes
Adjustable Stitch Length Yes
Adjustable Stitch Width Yes
Auto Thread Cutter Yes
Auto Tension Yes
Drop Feed Dogs Yes
Knee Lift Yes
Needle Threader Yes
Needle Up/Down Yes
Stitch Fonts Yes
Mirror Stitch Yes
Start/Stop Button Yes
Stitch Memory Yes
Speed Control Slider Yes
Touch Screen Yes
Top Loading Bobbin Yes
Extension Table Included Yes
USB Port Yes
Front Loading BobbinNo
Hard CoverNo
Optional Embroidery ModuleNo

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