To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the popular Atelier range, Janome have launched their Anniversary Edition Atelier range.
 
Contemporary style with sleek lines with a slimmer chassis, gentle curves and midnight blue accents.  A machine to suit any interior.  
 
Bonus Petite Sewing Kit together with the extra large extension table are now included.
 
Stitches - total 240, including utility,  decorative and traditional quilting stitches. There are 11 automatic one step buttonhole and 7 alphabets. Sewing machine alphabet is 9 mm high.
 
Selected stitches are displayed on the screen and automatically sets to the right width and length. Can be adjusted and any changes are instantly shown on the screen including which foot to use for that stitch.
 
Maximum stitch width 9 mm, maximum stitch length 5 mm
 
Easy set drop in bobbin - Automatically picks the bobbin up.
 
Built in Memory - create names or combine stitches to personalise your sewing, create quilt or name labels.
 
Superior feed system (SFS) - a 7 piece feed dog system that stays parallel as it moves up and down. Keeps in constant contact with the fabric which provides better control, whether sewing forward or backwards.
 
One step plate converter - for accurate top stitching, seaming, piecing, quilting and sewing lightweight fabrics. Easily swap between the standard or straight needleplate with a push of a button.
 
Sewing application - built in automatic settings for quick adjustments to the machine for specific sewing jobs or techniques. For example - select gather and the machine will automatically loosen the tension and change the stitch length instantly. No longer need to keep checking the manual for settings. Applications includes - seaming, overedge, blindhem/shell tuck, rolled hem zipper, gathering, basting (tacking), button sewing, applique, patchwork and quilting (free motion and standard)
 
Acufeed flex dual - built in walking foot feeding system - sew through thick layers such as quilts and tricky fabric precision. Dual (wide) foot comes as standard. (A single (narrow) foot and additional interchangeable soled can be purchased as optional extras).
A differential adjustment can be made when using the Acufeed flex to offset any stretch or gather that may occur when sewing tricky fabrics
 
Stitch composer - design /create customised decorative stitches. Included with the Horizon suite software which is installed onto your computer or laptop (PC only). Transfer stitch design via USB.