Photo: Janome
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This is a machine dedicated to straight stitch only, built for quilting and heavy fabrics: the frame is cast aluminum with eight ball bearings, and the hook is a vertical, full-rotary industrial type, with a bobbin holding 1.4 times more thread than a standard one. It sews up to 1,600 stitches per minute.
Stitch length reaches 6 mm, presser foot pressure is set with a graduated dial up to 11 lbs, and the extra-high foot lift lets more layers through than its size suggests. The thread cutter is automatic, the needle threader is built in, and the knee lift frees both hands on the work. Thread tension stays manual, for finer control across different thread weights. The bobbin winder has its own motor, so it doesn't interrupt sewing while winding.
This is pure straight stitch: no zigzag, buttonholes or decorative stitches, and no free arm for tubular work. It suits someone assembling or quilting substantial projects continuously and wanting a fast, precise straight seam, not someone looking for a second machine for everyday jobs.
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 14.5 kg (32.0 lb) | manufacturer website |
| LED lights | 2 | Declared by the brand |
| Frame material | Aluminium | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum speed | 1600 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole type | None | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 6 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Needle system | HLx5 | Declared by the brand |
| Hook type | Vertical rotary | Declared by the brand |
| Feed dog pieces | 3 | Declared by the brand |
| Needle threader | Built-in | Declared by the brand |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Knee lifter | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Thread tension | Manual | Declared by the brand |
| Independent bobbin winder | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Presser foot attachment | Low shank, screw-on | Declared by the brand |
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