.The Horizon MC8200QC Special Edition offers any sewer functionality, precision and ease of use which is renowned to Janome’s technology. Creativity is about unlocking possibility, this model not only gives you a Quilting and Sewing value machine, it is also bigger and bolder than a standard sewing machine, it’s time to take a new direction
Work Space – 11 inches or 280mm to handle huge projects
Free Arm Length – 10″ or 254mm much longer than a standard machine
Machine Size – W519 x H316 x D230mm
Machine Screen – bright backlit LCD touch screen includes stylus
Quick Reference Stitch Chart – in lid of machine
Direct Stitch Panel -10 direct keys for most common stitches
Stitches – 170 built-in stitches over 6 Modes
Sewing Speed – up to 1,000 stitches per minute
Buttonholes – 10 different styles of auto one-step buttonhole. All can be customized for stitch width and stitch density
Stitch Width – up to 9mm
Stitch Length – up to 5mm
Stitch Elongation – satin stitches can be elongated up to 5 times longer than the original stitch size
Needle Positions – 91
Startover – if you start stitching & need to start again, press the startover key & the stitch will reset to the beginning. Perfect with decorative stitches.
Fonts – 4 fonts (Block, Script, Broadway and a Cyrillic Font)
Upper Feed Device – Janome’s renown AcuFeed (removable dual feed system – twin type & optional single type)
AcuFeed Balance Dial – when AcuFeed engaged allows you to adjust feed if the fabric is puckering on top or below
Drop Feed – yes
Superior Plus feed system – 7 piece feed dog; no more fabric slipping, puckering and shifting
Foot Pressure – manual dial with 7 levels
Extra High Presser Foot Lifter – for easy positioning of thick projects and fabrics, raise presser foot lift lever up & up again, foot stays in the highest position until you lower it down
Needle Threader – built-in, easy to use one hand type
Needle Plate – has patented needle plate markings for precision sewing with needle drop position, angle marks and sewing guides in front of the sewing foot
Easy Change Needle Plate – no more screws the needle plate is easily removed by pressing a lever, then attach Straight Stitch Needle Plate
Easy Set Bobbin – yes
Easy Set Bobbin Winder – yes
Thread Cutter – automatic programmable thread cutter; cuts top & bobbin thread at the same time, pulling top thread to underside
Needle Up/Down Function – you can memorise this function, needle will as default remain in down position in fabric when stop sewing; you can set the needle position to stop in the up position
Auto Lock-off Stitch button – locks off your stitching at the push of button, no more unravelling
Set Menu – personalize your machine functions via the Set Menu
Lock Button – a safely function which locks the machine, should be activated when threading, changing the needle or changing sewing foot
Lighting – 5 white LED lights illuminate your work area and give you shadow free sewing
Adjustable Knee Lifter – adjust its position to suit you. The knee lifter raises/lowers the sewing foot
Storage – in the machine lid, store your everyday feet plus the large accessory box gives you front, rear & under the free arm storage
Carry Handle – long handle slots neatly around the top of machine
Foot Control – standard black single pin
Internal Frame – rigid die-cast aluminium frame for stable sewing at high speeds
