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Continental M17

Continental M17

There are milestone moments in history that have redefined a sewists creative landscape. The next generation of sewing, quilting and embroidery machine from Janome will revolutionize how you define sewing potential. Meet the Continental M17, a ground breaking combination machine with industry leading features: largest sewing area in the industry and the largest embroidery space, a powerful motor that provides the industry’s fastest stitching speeds, dual colour touch screens, over 1,200 built-in embroidery designs and the largest embroidery hoop in the industry (11 x 18.1” / 280 x 460 mm), 5 wireless apps (AcuAssist on-screen help, Embroidery-Link, AcuSetter, AcuSketch, ScreenSaver), Artistic Digitizer JR, A.S.R.® (Accurate Stitch Regulator) for free-motion and ruler quilting, shadow free sewing area, needle bar thumb wheel for precise control, a LED embroidery spotlight positioning marker and so much more.

An Award-Winning Machine: iF Design Award recognizes products for design excellence and exceptional quality.
Learn more about the CM17’s iF Design Award

Recommended Accessories: Piping Foot (Narrow), Lap Seam Foot, Bi Level Foot, Spool Stand (5 Thread) CM17, Accessory Case for A.S.R. holder and feet

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Machine Details

Key Features

850 Built-in stitches
13 One-step buttonholes
Sewing speed up to 1300 SPM
7-Piece feed dog
91 Needle positions
Variable zig zag for thread painting
Maximum stitch width: 9 mm
Maximum stitch length: 5 mm
Precise needle position via thumb wheel
A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator)
Four attachments for ruler work
High sensitivity sensor adjust to users skill
AcuFeed Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System
HP foot and needle plate system
Drop feed
Dual full colour LCD touchscreens
Full intensity shadow free lighting system
9 Bright LEDs in 4 locations
AcuView Magnifier (20x, 40x, 60x)
Artistic Digitizer JR software included
Wireless LAN Certified apps
AcuAssist – On-screen help with in-app tutorials and instruction
Embroidery-Link – Wireless embroidery editing and monitoring
AcuSetter – Clothsetter application for proper embroidery placement
AcuSketch – Turn free-hand drawing into digitized embroidery designs
ScreenSaver – Upload your own images to the machine screensavers
Automatic one-step needle plate lift with soft close
Stitch Composer, Quilt Block Advisor, Screen Saver Tool
13.5 x 5.5” of seamless workspace to the right of the needle
Built-in storage space: Embroidery table, top and back
Automatic one-step needle
Self-opening top cover
Pop-up spool pins
Clock Display
Automatic thread tension
Automatic needle threader
Memorized needle up/down
Automatic presser foot lift
Start/stop button
Speed control slider
Locking stitch button
Easy reverse button
Twin needle guard
Memory capability up to 64 MB
Adjustable knee lift
Optical bobbin sensor
Extra high presser foot lift
Foot pressure adjustment
Foot height adjustment
Top loading full rotary hook bobbi
Online instructional videos
1,230 Built-in embroidery designs
10 Fonts with European character
2 and 3 Letter monogramming
Embroidery sewing speeds up to 1,200 spm
LED Embroidery spotlight positioning marker
Maximum embroidery size 11 x 18.1”
Adjustable hoop positioning
Quick-tightening hoop levers
Design transfer: Wireless, USB and Direct
Embroidery format supported include: JEF, .JEF+ and .JPX
Editing functions: Resize, Rotate, Flip, Zoom, Duplicate, Combine, Sewing Order, Single Colour Sewing & Grouping, Corner Layout
Gantry style embroidery arm with 5 hoops includes our RE46d carbon fibre reinforced hoop for maximum strength and rigidity
RE46d 11 x 18.1” (280 x 460 mm)
SQ28d 11x 11” (280 x 280 mm)
RE20d 5.5 x 7.9” (140 x 200 mm)
SQ10d 3.9 x 3.9” (100 x 100 mm)
ASQ27d 10.6 x 10.6” (270 x 270 mm)
Adjustable hoop positioning
Programmable jump thread trimming
Automatic enabling cutwork
Auto return post thread break
Auto return post thread break
Thread brand selection: Janome, Madeira, Hilos Iris, Guttermann and more

Standard Accessories

1/4" Seam Foot O w/ Guide (9mm)
1/4" Seam Foot O w/o Guide (9mm)
A.S.R. Clear-View Foot ASR-QV
A.S.R. Closed-Toe Foot ASR-QC
A.S.R. Holder Unit
A.S.R. Open-Toe Foot ASR-QO
A.S.R. Ruler Work Foot ASR-QR
Accessory Case (9mm) CM17
AcuFeed 1/4" Seam Foot
AcuFeed Dual Feed Foot w/ Holder
AcuFeed Flex Professional Grade Foot HP2
AcuFeed Holder w/ VD Foot Single (9mm)
AcuFeed Open-Toe Satin Stitch Foot UD
Artistic Digitizer Jr
Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
Blind Hem Foot G (9mm)
Bobbin (Standard)
Button Sewing Foot (9mm)
Button Shank Plate
Buttonhole Stabilizer Plate
Cloth Guide
Conceal Zipper Foot Z (9mm)
Continental Optic Magnifier (20/40/60) with Holder
Continental Optic Magnifier (20x) with Holder
Darning Foot OT (9mm)
Darning Foot PD-H Closed Toe (9mm)
Embroidery Couching Foot PC-1
Embroidery Couching Foot PC-2
Embroidery Foot P
Embroidery Foot P
Embroidery Hoop SQ28d (280x280mm)
Embroidery Positioning Marker (PM)
Extra Large Foot Controller
FMQ Closed-Toe Foot QC (9mm)
FMQ Open-Toe Foot QO (9mm)
FMQ Zig-Zag Foot QV (9mm)
Hoop ASQ27d (270 x 270mm)
Hoop RE20d (140 x 200mm)
Hoop RE46d (280 x 460mm)
Hoop SQ10d (100 x 100mm)
HP Foot
HP Needle Plate (Continental Models)
HP Plate and Foot
Knee lifter
Lint Brush
Needle Set
Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F2 (9mm)
Optical Bobbin Holder High Tension (20g) for Embroidery
Overcast Foot M (9mm)
Quilting Guide Bar
Remote Thread Cutter Switch
Rolled Hem Foot 2mm (9mm)
Ruler Work Foot QR
Satin Stitch Foot (9mm)
Screwdriver (Winged)
Seam Ripper
Spool Cap (Large)
Spool Cap (Small)
Spool Cap (Special)
Spool Nets
Straight Stitch Needle Plate (Continental)
Thread Snips
Variable Zig-Zag Open Toe Foot (QZ)
Zig-Zag Foot A (9mm)
Zig-Zag Foot A (Clear Plastic)
Zipper Foot E (9mm)

Optional Accessories

3-Way Cording Foot (9mm)
8" & 11" FM Quilting Hoop Set
9-Hole Cording Foot
AcuFeed Ditch Quilting Foot
Acufeed Ruffler (9mm)
AcuFeed Straight Stitch Foot
AcuFeed Zipper Foot ED / Single
Applique Foot (9mm)
Artistic Digitizer
Beading Foot / Narrow Groove (9mm)
Beading Foot / Wide Groove (9mm)
Binder Foot (9mm)
Bobbin case (for free motion quilting) for M7
Bobbin Saver (Square)
Bobbins (Blue) with Case - 25 pcs
Bobbins (Clear) 10 Pack
Border Guide Foot (9mm)
Buttonhole Foot (9mm) Transparent
Circular Sewing Attachment
Clear View 1/4" Seam Foot OM (9mm)
Clear View Quilting Foot w/Guide Set (9mm)
CM17 A.S.R. Accessory Case (Black)
CM17 A.S.R. Accessory Case (Grey)
Cutwork Embroidery Kit
Cutwork Needle Set
Ditch Quilting Foot (9mm)
Edge Guide Foot (9mm)
Edge to Edge Ruler Template Set (High Shank)
Embroidery Thread
Extension Table CM17
Extension Table CM8, 7, 6
Extra Large Buttonhole Foot / Stabilizer Plate (9mm)
Finger Guard
FM Quilting Paddles
Free Motion Couching Foot (High Shank)
Free Motion Glider
Gathering Foot (9mm)
HD Roller Foot
Hi-Definition Embroidery Inspirations:Ruler Work Quilting
Insert Plate K
Interlocking Sewing Mat
Lap Seam Foot (9mm)
Left Bi-Level Foot (9mm)
Long Quilting Guide Bar Set
Magnetic Clamp Attachments (8pcs)
Palm Quilting Paddles
Pintucking Cord Guides (for Easy Set Bobbins)
Pintucking Foot / Narrow (9mm)
Pintucking Foot / Wide (9mm)
Piping Foot (9mm)
Piping Foot Narrow (9mm)
Pretty Grips
Quilt Binder Set (9mm)
Ribbon Sewing Guide
Ribbon/Sequin Foot (9mm)
Right Bi-Level Foot (9mm)
Rolled Hem Foot 4mm (9mm)
Rolled Hem Foot 6mm (9mm)
Rooville Exclusive Design Collection
Ruler Work Kit High Shank
Simple Circle - 2"
Sliding Guide Foot (9mm)
Spool Stand (5 Thread) CM17
Straight Stitch Foot (9mm)
Table Stand for Continental Models
Taping Guide Foot (9mm)
Template - Square Set
Template - Square Set (Even)
Template - Triangle Set
Template - Triangle Set (Even)
Ultra Glide Foot (9mm)
Ultra Glide NP & Foot Set (Continental)

Specifications

Number of Designs: 1230
Fonts for Monogramming: 10
Maximum Embroidery Size: RE46d Hoop 11.3"x18.2"
Design Transfer Options: Wireless
Embroidery sewing speeds: 1200
Embroidery Format: JEF, .JEF+, .JPX
On-Screen Editing Functions: Yes Resizing, Combine, duplication, Rotate, Vertical/Horizontal Flip, Arcing, Groupiing, User Color Choice
Programmable jump thread trimming: Yes
Adjustable Speed While Embroidering: Yes
Flexible Stitch Travelings: units of 1, 10, 100 and 500
Auto Return Post Thread Break: Yes
Adjustable Hoop Positioning: Yes
Thread Cutter: Yes
Screen Type: Two Advanced LED Touchscreens
Thread Brand Selection: Janome (Polyester & Acrylic), Gutermann, Robinson-Anton (Polyester & Arcylic), Mettler, Iris UltraBrite, Madiera, Jenny Haskins
Available Hoops: RE46d 11 x18.1” (280x460 mm), SQ28d 11 x 11” (280x280 mm), RE20d 5.5 x 7.9” (140 x2 00 mm), SQ10d 3.9 x 3.9”(100 x 100 mm) ASQ27d 10.6 x 10.6” (270x270 mm)
Hook Type: Top Loading Full Rotary Hook Bobbin
Stitches: 850
Buttonholes: 13 One-Step Buttonholes
Thread Tension Control: Automatic
Needle Threader: Computerized
Presser Foot: Snap-On
Needle Up/Down: Memorized
Feed System: AcuFeed Flex
Drop Feed: Yes
Needle Position: 91
Start/Stop Button: Yes
Speed Control Slider: Yes
Lock Stitch Button: Yes
Automatic Thread Cutter: Yes
Easy Reverse Button: Yes
Memory Function: Yes
Stitch Combinations: Up to 100 stitches
Last Stitch Recall: Yes
Knee Lift Capability: Yes
Machine Footprint: W43.8"x H13.9"x D28.0"
Machine Weight: 20.1 kg (44.3 lb) machine only
Workspace: W 13.5" x H 5.5"
Bobbin Winding: Independent Motor
Extra High Presser Foot Lift: Yes
Stitch Selection Type: Touchscreen
Foot Pressure Adjustment: Yes
Maximum Stitch Width: 9mm
Maximum Stitch Length: 5mm
Cover: Semi-Hard Cover
Extra Large Footprint: Yes
Touch Screen: Yes