The Janome 3160QDC-G is a full-featured, computerized sewing and quilting machine designed with the quilter's needs in mind, delivering the benefits of a top-of-the-line model in a lightweight and portable package . It combines Janome's renowned durability with user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for avid quilters, hobbyists, and sewists who want a reliable machine for both everyday sewing and on-the-go projects . Its distinctive Grapevine color adds a touch of style, while its robust construction ensures stable, high-quality stitching on a wide variety of fabrics .

Key Specifications

Key Features

Designed for Quilters and Portability

• Lightweight & Travel-Friendly: Weighing only 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) and featuring a convenient fold-down handle on top, this machine is exceptionally easy to transport to classes, retreats, and guild meetings .

• Extra-High Presser Foot Lift: Provides approximately 1/4" (0.6 cm) of additional clearance, making it easy to sew multiple layers of thick fabrics or manage a bulky quilt sandwich .

• Included Extension Table: A large extension table is included to broaden the sewing bed, providing ample support for larger quilting and home decor projects .

• Free Arm Capability: The removable sewing bed doubles as an accessory storage compartment and easily converts the machine to a free arm, perfect for sewing cuffs, sleeves, and other cylindrical items .

Superior Fabric Feeding & Control

• Superior Feed System Plus (SFS+): Janome's exclusive 7-piece feed dog system ensures smooth, consistent, and stable feeding of all fabric types, from delicate silks to multiple layers of quilting cotton .

• Adjustable Foot Pressure: Allows you to manually adjust the pressure of the presser foot on the fabric, ensuring optimal feeding for different fabric weights and preventing drag on delicate materials .

• Drop Feed: The feed dogs can be easily lowered for free-motion quilting and darning, giving you complete creative control .

User-Friendly Convenience

• Built-in Needle Threader: A one-handed, built-in needle threader takes the hassle and eye strain out of threading the needle .

• One-Touch Convenience Buttons: Located on the front of the machine for easy access, these include:

  • Memorized Needle Up/Down: Sets the needle to stop in the up or down position, ideal for pivoting and appliqué .

  • Automatic Thread Cutter: Cuts both the top and bobbin threads at the touch of a button for a clean, fast finish .

  • Locking Stitch Button: Securely locks the beginning and end of seams with a single touch .

  • Start/Stop Button: Allows you to sew without using the foot pedal .

  • Speed Control Slider: Lets you adjust the maximum sewing speed to match your comfort level and project needs .

  • Easy Reverse Button: Provides instant back-tacking for seam reinforcement .

• Backlit LCD Screen: A clear, easy-to-read LCD screen displays the selected stitch number, recommended presser foot, and adjustable stitch width and length settings .

Extensive Stitch Library

• 60 Built-In Stitches: Offers a versatile collection of stitches, including essential utility stitches for construction, decorative stitches for embellishment, and specialized quilting stitches .

• 6 One-Step Automatic Buttonholes: The sensor buttonhole foot automatically measures the button and creates a perfectly sized and finished buttonhole in one simple step .