Janome Continental M8 - High Speed Professional Sewing Machine
Brand: JanomeLong Arm Space
Features
- 450 built-in stitches, including 52 hand-look stitches for a hand-quilted finish
- 13 buttonholes (12 sensor and 1 automatic)
- 3 lettering fonts plus 9mm block capitals for labels and names
- Stitches up to 9mm wide and 5mm long, with 91 needle positions
- Up to 1,300 stitches per minute on straight stitch (1,000 on zigzag)
- Save up to 100 stitch combinations in 3MB of memory
- Tapering, mirror image, variable zigzag and a twin needle setting
- Accurate Stitch Regulator with closed-toe, open-toe, clear-view and ruler work feet
- Ruler work mode and floating mode for free-motion quilting
- AcuFeed Flex upper feed that clips on and off as you need it
- 7-piece feed dog, which you can drop for free-motion work
- Extra-wide extension table with a built-in accessory drawer
- Knee lifter, so both hands can stay on the quilt
- Clear 7-inch colour touchscreen, plus physical dials for stitch width and length
- Automatic thread cutter, with a separate foot switch to trigge it
- Automatic presser foot lift and foot pressure that adjusts to the fabric
- Automatic thread tension
- Superior Needle Threader 2
- Wind a bobbin on its own motor while you carry on sewing
- Top-loading drop-in bobbin with a low-thread warning
- Three needle plates that change with one touch, no tools needed
- 9 LED lights in 4 positions, so the work area stays well lit
- Thumb wheel for precise needle placement
- AcuSpark2 app for help, settings and guidance on your phone or tablet
- Free Janome PC software (download): Stitch Composer to design your own stitches and Quilt Block Advisor to plan blocks
- USB port
Janome Continental M8 - High Speed Professional Sewing Machine
£5,829.00
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Tested before dispatchEvery product checked by our team
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Repairs & servicingDomestic and industrial machines
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Visit the shop286 Streatham High Road, London
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- JUKI
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- Silter
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Product Details
Why choose the Janome Continental M8
Big workspace. 343mm × 140mm right of the needle, plus an extra-wide extension table.
Even free-motion. A.S.R. keeps stitch length consistent at any speed. Four A.S.R. feet, including ruler work.
No creeping layers. AcuFeed Flex feeds from above and below.
Handles heavy fabric. The upgraded motor drives through denim and canvas.
Fewer stops. Auto thread cut, foot lift, tension and pressure.
Best for quilters, experienced dressmakers, soft-furnishing makers and colleges.
Not for all-day leather or upholstery work, or beginners. Call 0208 769 2998 for advice.
Who is it for?
Big workspace. 343mm × 140mm right of the needle, plus an extra-wide extension table.
Even free-motion. A.S.R. keeps stitch length consistent at any speed. Four A.S.R. feet, including ruler work.
No creeping layers. AcuFeed Flex feeds from above and below.
Handles heavy fabric. The upgraded motor drives through denim and canvas.
Fewer stops. Auto thread cut, foot lift, tension and pressure.
Best for quilters, experienced dressmakers, soft-furnishing makers and colleges.
Not for all-day leather or upholstery work, or beginners. Call 0208 769 2998 for advice.
Information
If you've ever wrestled a king-size quilt through a standard machine, you'll understand why the Continental M8 Professional exists. It gives you 343mm of space to the right of the needle on a flat, seamless bed, so the bulk of the quilt has somewhere to go and you can keep your hands on the work.
It's Janome's top sewing and quilting machine. Janome describes it as the fastest top-loading home sewing machine you can buy, with a straight stitch speed of 1,300 stitches per minute. Add a DC brushless motor and the Accurate Stitch Regulator, both included, and you get even stitches in free-motion work, steady power through thick layers, and a machine that handles most of the fiddly jobs for you.
One thing to know before you go further: the M8 sews and quilts, but it doesn't embroider. If you need embroidery as well, the Continental M17 is the one to look at.
Specification
- Brand
- Janome
- Product type
- Long Arm Space
- Category
- Domestic Machines
- Availability
- In stock
- Model
- Continental M8 Professional (CM8)
- Machine type
- Computerised sewing and quilting machine
- Embroidery
- No
- Built-in stitches
- 450
- Buttonholes
- 12 sensor + 1 automatic
- Lettering
- 3 fonts plus 9mm block capitals
- Max stitch width / length
- 9mm / 5mm
- Needle positions
- 91
- Max sewing speed
- 1,300 spm (straight stitch); 1,000 spm (zigzag)
- Motor
- DC brushless
- Feed system
- AcuFeed Flex (removable); 7-piece feed dog; drop feed
- Stitch regulator
- A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) — included
- Foot pressure
- Automatic, 10 steps
- Workspace right of needle
- 343mm (W) x 140mm (H)
- Height under face plate
- 80mm
- Hook / bobbin
- Top-loading full rotary hook; optical bobbin sensor
- Needle plates
- 3 (zigzag, straight stitch, professional grade HP); one-touch change
- Needle threader
- Superior Needle Threader 2
- Screen
- 7" colour touchscreen
- Lighting
- 9 LEDs in 4 positions
- Stitch memory
- 3MB; up to 100 stitch combinations
- Connectivity
- USB port; AcuSpark2 app
- Languages
- 15
- Dimensions
- 650 x 259 x 371mm (W x D x H)
- Weight
- Approx. 17.4kg
- Voltage
- 220–240V (UK plug)
What is in the box
● Janome Continental M8 Professional machine
● A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) with companion case and four feet: closed-toe, open-toe, clear-view and ruler work
● Extra-wide extension table with accessory drawer
● Three needle plates: zigzag, straight stitch and professional grade HP
● AcuFeed Flex dual-feed holder with AD foot, and AcuFeed Flex professional grade foot HP2
● Professional grade foot HP
● Presser feet: zigzag (A), overedge (M), rolled hem (D) [CONFIRM 2mm or 3mm], zipper (E), satin stitch (F), open-toe satin stitch (F2), concealed zipper (Z), blind hem (G), ¼" seam (O), automatic buttonhole (R) with stabiliser plate, button sewing, closed- and open-toe darning, free-motion quilting closed-toe (QC), open-toe (QO) and zigzag (QV), variable zigzag (QZ) and ruler work (QR)
● Knee lifter
● Extra-large foot control and remote thread cutter switch
● Cloth guide and quilting guide bar
● Bobbins, needle set, spool holders (large, small and special) and spool net
● Button shank plate, screwdriver, lint brush and touch panel stylus
● Semi-hard cover and accessory case
● Instruction manual
Looking after your machine
- Brush lint from the bobbin area and feed dogs after every project.
- Change the needle every 8 hours of sewing or with each new project.
- Use good-quality thread to reduce lint and tension problems.
- Cover the machine when it’s not in use.
- Book a professional service every year. Call 0208 769 2998.
Why buy from us
Talash vs The Marketplace
A sewing machine is about more than the price. Here's what comes with buying from a specialist.
| What matters | Talash | Typical marketplace listing |
|---|---|---|
| Advice before you buy | Speak to a specialist | Message the seller |
| Installation | Available on selected machines | Rarely offered |
| Tested before dispatch | Every product | Not stated |
| Repairs & servicing | In-house engineers | Find your own |
| Visit in person | Streatham, South London | Online only |
| Experience | 40+ years | Unknown |
Before you order
Delivery, Installation & Returns
Do your machines require installation?
Industrial machines often require setup, calibration and proper configuration. Professional installation is strongly recommended to ensure correct operation and long-term performance.
Does the Continental M8 do embroidery?
No. It's a dedicated sewing and quilting machine. If you want embroidery as well, have a look at the Janome Continental M17.
Is the stitch regulator included, or is it an extra?
It's included. The Accurate Stitch Regulator comes in the box with four feet: closed-toe, open-toe, clear-view and ruler work.
What does the stitch regulator actually do?
In free-motion quilting, your stitch length depends on how fast you move the fabric, which is hard to keep steady by hand. The A.S.R. measures that movement and speeds the needle up or slows it down to match, so your stitches stay the same length.
How big a quilt can I work on?
There's 343mm (13.5") of space to the right of the needle and 140mm of height. The extra-wide extension table in the box gives the quilt more support as it feeds through.
Will it sew heavy fabrics like canvas and denim?
Yes. The brushless motor and AcuFeed Flex are designed for heavier and layered fabrics. For daily leather, upholstery or production work, though, we'd steer you towards an industrial walking-foot machine. It's built for that workload, and we'll happily talk you through the options
I'm fairly new to sewing. Is this too much machine for me?
You can learn on it, but you'd be paying for features you won't use for a while.Most beginners are better off with a simpler Janome first. Give us a ring and we'll help you choose.
Can you service it for me later on?
Yes.We service and repair domestic sewing machines in our London workshop.
- Fast UK deliveryDispatched within 48 hours
- Pickup availableUsually ready in 2–4 days
- Tested before dispatchBy our own engineers
- 40+ yearsSpecialist supplier