Description
Janome Skyline Series — 10th Anniversary Redesign
The Janome Skyline S3 Anniversary Edition is the entry point into Janome's celebrated Skyline line, now refreshed with a modern look, a next-generation needle threader, the upgraded feed dog from the Continental M8, and an included extra-wide extension table. It delivers a genuinely capable computerized sewing and quilting experience at a price point that makes the Skyline series accessible to a broader range of sewists.
With 120 built-in stitches — including seven one-step buttonholes and a full alphabet — and a top speed of 820 stitches per minute, the S3 AE handles everything from basic garment construction to decorative stitching and quilting with equal confidence. The backlit LCD touchscreen keeps navigation clean and simple regardless of the project.
For quilters especially, the specs matter: Janome's Superior Feed System Plus uses a 7-piece feed dog to move even thick, multi-layer projects smoothly under the needle. The 15 adjustable needle positions deliver the kind of placement accuracy that appliqué, free-motion quilting, and topstitching demand, and the throat plate features special markings for needle drop position, angle guides, and front-of-foot references. Maximum stitch width is 7mm and stitch length extends to 5mm — wider and longer than most machines in this class.
Automation keeps your workflow moving: the automatic thread cutter, memorized needle up/down, automatic thread tension control, locking stitch button, and extra high presser foot lift all reduce the small interruptions that slow down longer projects. Four ultra-bright LED lights illuminate the work area from multiple angles, and the speed control slider lets you dial in your pace precisely.
Bonus Package Included:
- Even Feed Foot (Walking Foot)
- Janome Skyline Scissors Kit