Janome Continental M17 Professional Sewing & Embroidery Machine

Specifications

Bobbin Load Top Load
Built-in Designs 1230
Buttonhole Steps 1 Step
Computerized Machine Yes
Includes Cover Hard
Machine Size 43.8" x 13.9" x 28"
Max Stitch Length 5 mm
Maximum Stitch Width 9mm
Needle Threader Automatic
Number of Stitches 850
Stitch Count Over 250
Stitches Per Minute 1300
Thread Tension Control Auto
Work Space 13.5” x 5.5”

Janome Continental M17 Professional Sewing & Embroidery Machine Details

Janome is proud to introduce their next-generation combination sewing and embroidery machine, the Continental M17 Professional. They have merged some of the top features of their most popular machines to maximize your creative potential. The CM17 has the largest sewing area (13.5" x 5.5") in the industry, matched with the largest embroidery space (11.3" x 18.2"). It comes standard with 13 one-step buttonholes, automatic thread tension, 850 built-in stitches, the AcuStitch Regulator, two LCD touchscreens, PC software, a knee lifter, and so much more than can be listed. The dual LCD color touch screens make stitch changes and embroidery easy and enjoyable. Janome has also introduced new features into the Continental M17, like the Thumwheel function, which allows you to delicately control the needle position to finish intricate sewing projects.

The CM17 has over 1,200 built-in embroidery designs and has the industry's largest embroidery hoop area, so it opens up a whole new world of design capabilities. The machine comes with five embroidery hoops to use with the built-in programs. Everything from monogramming to sashiko can be stitched on this machine. Janome original features such as AcuFeed, QuiltBlockAdvisor, and Artistic Digitizer are also included. Let the Continental M17 take you to the highest level of your creative abilities.

AcuStitch Regulator (A.S.R.)

A Janome first! The new stitch regulation system comes standard with the CM17 and includes four feet; closed-toe, open-toe, clear view, and the exclusive Ruler Work foot so that all of your free-motion needs are covered. With the added benefit of being able to set the sensitivity of the sensor; you can adjust the Regulation as your skills build.

AcuFeed Flex Fabric Plus

Janome's AcuFeed Layered Fabric Feeding System has long been legendary in the sewing and quilting world for its exceptional precision and power. They've taken it to the next level with AcuFeed Flex Plus. The system is still removable, but adding and removing it from the machine has become more advanced, adding another layer of reliability and control. After attaching the AcuFeed foot, touch the AcuFeed icon on your screen to engage or disengage the dedicated motor explicitly designed for this feature!

Dual LCD Screens

Fine tune stitches and functions while keeping your hands close to the needle. The large main screen is simple and easy to navigate, with the look of a smart device, with icons and category selection scroll bars; plus you can edit, design, and create. Then when you're ready to sew or embroider, the second screen will allow you to fine-tune your stitches, tension, foot pressure, and more! The large screen measures 5.3" by 8.5" while the smaller screen measures 3.8" by 2.1".

Professional Grade Feet & Needle Plates

Utilize these narrow-gauge industrial-type feet for curves and precise topstitching. They provide excellent ease of control and superior visibility. They are sized perfectly for creating 1/4" seams, achieving accurate stitches, and perfect starts on any type of fabric.

Built-in Storage

Hidden in the extension table arms on the embroidery bed are convenient storage bins. Perfect for storing needle plates, threads, bobbins, or anything else you’d like to have handy while sewing.

Built-in Embroidery Designs

1,230 built-in embroidery designs are standard, including Designer Collections, ten embroidery fonts, and In-the-Hoop projects that will keep you engaged and creative for hours. In addition, the included Embroidery Link app will allow you to customize and edit those same designs, adding and removing elements to create one-of-a-kind embroidery that your whole family will enjoy. With so many standard stitches and embroidery designs, your creativity is unlimited!

Apps

Your options to learn about and use the CM17 are limitless. Use the interactive AcuAssist to become proficient with its intuitive and vast features. With Embroidery Link, you can resize, redesign, and layout embroidery without sitting at your machine. And, with AcuSetter, AcuSketch, and the Screensaver app, you can take the personalization of your machine and embroidery capabilities to the next level.

Extra-Large Embroidery Field

Our largest hoops and embroidery area ever! Our RE46d Hoop offers 11.3” x 18.2” of the embroidery area. Created with Carbon Fiber infused plastic, this large hoop is 10X stronger than metal! No other machine can offer such a large area and guarantee the stability and precision of Janome embroidery, even when embroidering at speeds up to 1200spm. Four included hoops have been created with a new easy-to-hoop lever system and hoop size detection.

Embroidery Positioning Marker

Using the newest embroidery foot from Janome, the laser aligning feature can show the position of your needle on the fabric below. This feature lets you see exactly where your needle will strike before stitching begins for extreme precision. Perfect for designs that need to be placed in precisely the correct position. Use the laser with the baste function to ensure your design is exactly where you want it to be.

Sewing Applications Menu

The Sewing Applications Menu walks you through common sewing techniques like seaming, hemming, patchwork, gathering, pintucks and more. It automatically chooses the ideal settings and suggests the correct foot and needleplate for the task. If you have any questions, click the ‘?’ bubble and it will walk you through the technique.

91 Needle Positions

The Continental M17 offers an unbelievable 91 needle positions. This allows for more detail in decorative stitches, and incredible fine adjustments in all stitch creations. And with the 9mm stitch width, this sort of bold detail can be easily appreciated.

Large Workspace

The seamless, heavy-duty powder-coated, all-metal flatbed offers an uninterrupted, large sewing area with 13.5 inches (343mm) to the right of the needle. With a 5.51 inch (140mm) workspace height and 3.15" of space above the needle plate, you'll complete any sewing project with ease.

Automatic Built-in Needle Threader

Threading couldn't be easier! Load your thread into the easily viewable guides, push the threader button, release it, and your needle is threaded. This time-saving feature allows you to get sewing faster. Its advanced design feeds the thread through the eye of the needle with precise accuracy every time.

Optical Bobbin Sensor

Janome's advanced Optical Bobbin Monitoring System is for everyone who has sewn a long seam, only to find that your bobbin thread ran out after the first few inches. Janome Technology allows the M17 to constantly watch your bobbin thread supply while sewing so that you will receive a warning as soon as the bobbin thread gets low, not when it's too late at the end of your seam. It is sometimes difficult to track how much bobbin thread is left when embroidering or sewing large projects. The bobbin thread sensor alerts you when your bobbin thread is running low, so you're never caught in the middle of a seam or embroider color.

One-Touch Buttons

Equipped with convenient one-touch buttons, you will find the following options along the front of the machine: needle up/down, automatic thread cutter, lock stitch, start/stop, speed control slider, reverse stitch, presser foot lift, and a needle threader. With these buttons, you can raise or lower the needle, prevent your stitches from coming undone, use them in place of a foot control, and much more.

850 Built-in Stitches

The Continental M17 includes an amazing array of built-in stitches and embroidery designs. You'll find 850 built-in stitches, including 13 different styles of buttonholes (and with Stitch Composer, your stitch count is infinite). All these stitches are arranged in 17 categories so they are easier to find: applique, cross-stitch, heirloom, quilting, quilt Style, satin, bridge, decorative, botanical, long, animals, lifestyle, kids, seasons, words, mirage, created. Three fonts provide variety for decorative stitch monogramming.

Variable Zigzag

The Continental M17 includes an excellent tool for creativity: Variable Zig Zag. This feature enables precision control over the stitch width via the knee lift. Begin with a straight stitch; then, press against the knee lifter to widen your stitch to a 9mm zig-zag while the machine is still running. Release pressure to return to a straight stitch for a tapered finish gradually. Don't want a 9mm stitch? You can easily control the maximum width of the stitch setting in the machine set mode. This advanced control opens incredible new possibilities for creative expression with free motion quilting, thread painting, raw edge applique, free-motion monogramming, and more.

9 Ultra-Bright LEDs

The CM17 features nine ultra-bright LED lights in four locations to illuminate the bed of the machine providing a dazzling work area. For even more focus, the machine includes three special magnifying glasses at three levels of magnification that attach directly to the faceplate. They slide into place for extra visibility and store out of your way when not in use. This system reduces eye strain and allows you to sew for hours in comfort!

Ruler Work Mode

Expand your quilting options and take advantage of the vast array of precision templates on the market for ruler-guided quilting. Engage the Ruler Work foot to follow along the guiding edge of precision cut templates safely. Achieve beautiful and consistent quilting results previously only available to longarm quilters.

Independent Bobbin Winding Motor

With an independent bobbin motor, there is no need to stop your sewing or unthread your machine. Set up your bobbin, push the Bobbin Winding button and keep sewing your seams while the machine simultaneously winds your bobbin. This is a great timing-saving feature!

Floating Mode

While in floating mode, the Continental M17 will not extend full pressure to the presser foot while feeding fabric. This will protect delicate or high pile fabrics like velvet.

Ergonomic Knee Lifter

The knee lift has been designed to make it ergonomic and adjustable to accommodate almost any size or height sewists. You can now sit directly in front of the needle with the knee lift perfectly positioned for free-motion quilting, variable zig-zag, or general sewing. It can be inserted directly into the machine base or the embroidery unit if using it as an expanded sewing machine table.

Included Accessories

Zigzag Foot A, Couching Foot PC-1, Couching Foot PC-2, Rolled Hem Foot D, Zipper Foot E, CONCEAL® Zipper Foot Z, Satin Stitch Foot F, Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F2, Blind Hemming Foot G, Professional Grade Foot HP, Overcasting Foot M, 1/4˝ Seam Foot O, 1/4˝ Seam Foot without guide O, Embroidery Foot P, Positioning Marker Embroidery Foot PM, Darning Foot PD-H, Open-toe Darning Foot PD-H, Free Motion Quilting Closed-toe Foot QC, Free Motion Quilting Open-toe Foot QO, Free Motion Quilting Zigzag Foot QV, Ruler Work Foot QR, Variable Zigzag Open-toe Foot QZ, Automatic Buttonhole Foot R, Stabilizer Plate for Buttonhole Ft, Button Sewing Foot T, Button Shank Plate, Accurate Stitch Regulator, ASR Closed-toe Foot ASR-QC, ASR Clear-view Foot ASR-QV, ASR Open-toe Foot ASR-QO ,ASR Ruler Work Foot ASR-QR, AcuFeed Dual Holder (twin), AcuFeed Dual Foot AD (twin), AcuFeed Dual Open Toe Foot UD (twin), AcuFeed Dual Quilt Piecing Foot OD (twin), AcuFeed Dual Ditch Quilting Foot SD (twin), AcuFeed Professional Grade Foot HP2, AcuFeed Dual Holder (single), AcuFeed Dual Foot VD (single), AcuFeed Dual Zipper Foot ED (single), Regular Needle Plate, Straight Stitch Needle Plate, Professional Grade Needle Plate HP, Optic Magnifier 20, Optic Magnifier 40, Optic Magnifier 60, Embroidery Hoop RE46d 280 x 460, Embroidery Hoop SQ28d 280 x 280, Embroidery Hoop RE20d 140 x 200, Embroidery Hoop SQ10d 100 x 100, Magnetic Clamps x 8 (RE46d & SQ28d), Special Bobbin Holder for embroidery, Bobbin Thread for Embroidery, Felt (320 x 320), Felt (500 x 620), Stabilizer (320 x 320), Stabilizer (500 x 620), 5 x Janome Plastic Bobbins, Needle Set, Lint Brush, Embroidery Scissors, Screwdriver, Seam Ripper, Quilting Guide Bar, Yarn Guide, Spool Holder (large) x 2, Spool Holder (small) x 2, Spool Holder (special) x 2, Spool Rest x 2, Net x 2, Sub Thread Guide Stick, Adjustable Knee Lifter, Touch Panel Stylus, Cloth Guide, Bobbin Holder Cleaner, At a Glance Stitch Charts, Quick Start Guide, Threading Guide Sticker, Protective Sticker, Protective Sticker Instruction, Power Cable, USB Cable, Large Foot Control, Thread Cutter Switch, Semi-hard Fabric Machine Cover, Accessory Case

Retractable Spool Pins

Easy Open Top Cover

Magnetic Storage

Computerized Needleplate Conversion

Thumbwheel

Stitch Editing on Second Screen

Key Features

13.5" x 5.5" Workspace
11.3" x 18.2" Embroidery Workspace
850 Built-in Stitches
13 One-step Buttonholes
1230 Built-in Embroidery Designs
Built-in Needle Threader
7-piece feed dog
Monogramming Fonts: 10
Accurate Stitch Regulator (A.S.R.)
Drop Feed
Dual Touch Screens
One-touch Buttons
USB Ports
Built-in Storage
Auto-return Post Thread Break
Variable Zig Zag
Metal Cloth Guide
Thumb Wheel
Last stitch recall capability
Optical Bobbin Sensor
Janome Apps

Key Features Continued

AcuFeed Flex Feeding System
Adjustable Knee Lift
Embroidery Positioning Marker
Embroidery Formats: .JEF, .JEF+, .JPX, DST
91 Needle Positions
Foot Pressure Adjustment
Max Stitch Width: 9mm
Max Stitch Length: 5mm
Independent bobbin winding motor
Wireless Design Transfer
Automatic Tension Control
Extra High Presser Foot Lift
Memorized Needle Up/Down
Adjustable Hoop Positioning
Programmable Jump Thread Trimming
Individual and combination stitch editing

Additional Information

Machine weight: 66.8 lbs. (30.3 kg)
Bobbin Class: Class 15 / A Style
Needle System: 15x1

Manufacturer's 25 Year Limited Warranty

Bobbin Load Top Load
Built-in Designs 1230
Buttonhole Steps 1 Step
Computerized Machine Yes
Includes Cover Hard
Machine Size 43.8" x 13.9" x 28"
Max Stitch Length 5 mm
Maximum Stitch Width 9mm
Needle Threader Automatic
Number of Stitches 850
Stitch Count Over 250
Stitches Per Minute 1300
Thread Tension Control Auto
Work Space 13.5” x 5.5”