You take your sewing passion seriously. You deserve a machine that delivers professional results. The Continental M8 Professional has everything you need for Hi-Definition Quilting and Hi-Definition Sewing. The A.S.R. Accurate Stitch Regulator ensures that every quilting stitch you make is perfect. While the professional grade HP Needle Plate and HP2 AcuFeed options allow you to piece with precise 1/4" seams.
Superior Needle Threader 2 & High Visibility
Threading couldn’t be easier! Set your thread, push the lever on the left side, release and sew! This time saving feature allows you to get sewing faster. Its advanced design feeds the thread through the eye of the needle with precise accuracy every time. The streamlined machine head provides excellent visibility around the needle area.
Ample Work Area
More room for larger projects. The M8 provides an industry leading 13.5” to the right of the needle and 17.81” of total work area. The needle area is sleek and trim so you can easily see as you work. Add the extra wide extension table, 26.77” x 15.75”, and you have even more workspace.
Bright & Vivid View, Lighting & Screen
Using the large, HD 7” touchscreen is like working on your favorite tablet. Bright white LED lighting illuminates your sewing space with shadow-free coverage. Enhance your view with the readily detachable AcuView™ magnifier.
Stitches, Feet & Extras
The M8 has an extensive and generous package of all the necessities. Choose from 400
stitches including 52 hand-style stitches. Choose from various included standard feet, plus add additional sewing accessories to expand your creative abilities. The Extra-Wide table, with a built-in accessory storage drawer, gives support for free motion quilting and other large projects.
Stable Running
This is a reliable and robust sewing machine. With an Industry First for single-needle home sewing machines, the M8 comes with a DC brushless motor that offers greater
efficiency. The main shaft is equipped with ball bearings which provide low torque,
making it powerful and stable, even when running at high speeds.
Computerized One-Touch Needle Plate Conversion
No screws or tools necessary! Simply push the on-screen button to release the plate and
set a new one in place. The M8 will automatically retract the new plate into position using a patented magnetic system. The M8 comes with three standard needle plates: zigzag, straight stitch and the Professional Grade HP plate.
SFS-i
The new SFS-i, intelligent feed system, is designed to keep the feed dogs down and out of the way, so that you can 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.
AcuFeed™ Flex Plus
AcuFeed™ Flex Plus is an integrated system that perfectly guides your fabric from the top and the bottom. Ideal for quilts, plaids, and any sewing that requires precise control.
A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator)
Every quilter knows that precision is the key to Hi-Definition results. With Janome’s own A.S.R. ™ (Accurate Stitch Regulator), you can be confident that your quilting stitches are consistently perfect. Set the sensitivity of the sensor to read any fabric color or texture with ease. The four included feet attachments allow you to quilt your way - Closed Toe, Open Toe, Clearview, and Ruler Work.
We’ve Got the Power
Engineered with a newly redesigned motor, the M8 provides you with powerful penetration and needle force, allowing you to easily tackle heavyweight home dec fabrics like canvas in order to make your decorating dreams come to fruition.