Product Overview

The Janome Skyline S9 Indigo is the first machine in its series to combine both sewing and embroidery functions. It is a high-end, computerized machine designed to offer a full suite of powerful capabilities for both sewing and embroidery enthusiasts. It features wireless connectivity, a large color touchscreen, and advanced feeding systems to ensure beautiful results on a wide variety of projects .

Key Specifications

• Machine Dimensions: 20" L x 12" W x 9" H 

• Machine Weight: 26 lbs 

• Work Space: 8.3 inches (to the right of the needle) 

• Maximum Sewing Speed: 1,000 stitches per minute (SPM) 

• Maximum Embroidery Speed: 800 SPM 

• Maximum Stitch Width: 9 mm 

• Maximum Stitch Length: 5 mm 

• Hook Type: Top-loading, full rotary hook bobbin 

• Included Hoops: SQ14a (5.5" x 5.5"), RE20a (6.7" x 7.9"), FA10a (3.9" x 1.6") 

Key Features

Embroidery Features

• Built-in Designs: 250 designs, including 40 exclusive designs by Anna Maria Horner .

• Monogramming Fonts: 16 fonts for lettering and monogramming .

• Maximum Embroidery Area: 6.7" x 7.9" (using the included RE20a hoop) .

• Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi capability allows you to send embroidery designs directly from an iPad or computer to the machine .

• On-Screen Editing: Full-color LCD touchscreen for editing functions like enlarge/reduce, rotate, drag-and-drop, zoom, arc, and combining designs .

• Special Functions: Cutwork enabled, embroidery couching function, and adjustable hoop position even after starting embroidery .

Sewing Features

• Built-in Stitches: 300 built-in stitches, including 7 alphabet fonts and 11 one-step buttonholes .

• AcuFeed Flex System: A layered fabric feeding system that acts as a built-in walking foot, ensuring even feeding of difficult fabrics like velvet, vinyl, and quilting layers without shifting or puckering .

• Automatic Features: Automatic thread tension, superior needle threader, automatic presser foot lift, and an automatic thread cutter .

• Stitch Tapering Function: Allows you to create perfectly tapered ends on satin stitches and decorative stitches for a professional finish .

• User Convenience: Memorized needle up/down, start/stop button, locking stitch button, and an adjustable knee lift for hands-free presser foot control .

Additional Features

• iPad Apps: Compatible with five free Janome apps (AcuDesign, AcuEdit, AcuMonitor, AcuSetter, AcuSketch) to enhance embroidery capabilities, such as converting drawings or handwriting into embroidery stitches .

• Design Transfer: In addition to Wi-Fi, designs can be transferred via USB port or direct PC connection .