anything but average.

Anything but average.
Skyline S3, S5 — Features and Benefits
St i tc h Sto ry N o 5 67 :
Pin and Sew Your Bliss
There are every day opportunities to make life beautiful; from the hero-building of
a child’s cape to the dust-bunny battling of a canvas cleaning tote. For patterns
that are easy to challenging and projects that are one-of-a-kind or on everyone’s
pin board, Skyline by Janome gives you the freedom to sew your own perfection.
a story in every stitch
Beyond the Ordinary Sewing Experience
Compared with the ordinary, midline computerized sewing machine*,
Skyline delivers more speed, comfort, work space and storage
capacity in this price range. Imagine: precise sewing at faster
speeds, no longer struggling to roll a quilt into a larger, more
open work space and enjoying brighter lighting and
more room to store accessory feet and bobbins
close at hand.
Model Scale comparison
Skyline
Skyline delivers surprisingly unexpected
features for the extraordinary life
that you create.
*Comparison based on similar Janome and other brand
name sewing machines.
Average
Computerized
Model
Skyline Features
COMFORTABLE, CONVENIENT, EXTRAORDINARY
Bobbin Winder Plate
with Cutter
Skyline offers the essential features that deliver the enhanced
sewing experience to help you to express your passion for
making your world more beautiful, original and personal.
The new bobbin winder plate has five
cutting blades. Faster and smoother
winding, easy thread cutting, and
your bobbin is ready to go!
Accessory Feet
Buttonhole
A generous supply of presser feet
are included with the Skyline machines.
Easily alter the downward pressure from the
presser foot depending on your project. Use less foot pressure for
easily damaged fabrics like velvet or for free motion quilting. Use
more foot pressure for sewing with slippery fabrics.
Automatic, 1-step buttonholes:
a button is placed into the
gauge of a special foot for
buttonhole formation. The foot
works with a sensor on the
machine to create a perfectlysized buttonhole. This creates quick, easy buttonholes of an
accurate size for the button of choice.
Bobbin: Horizontal, Full Rotary Hook
Drop Feed
The bobbin drops into the bobbin holder and sits horizontally,
providing very easy bobbin loading – simply drop the bobbin
into position, snap the coverplate into place and you’re ready
to sew. No bobbin case to remove, and no worry about thread
jamming. This bobbin configuration is also easy to view while
sewing through the clear plastic bobbin cover, so it is easy to
see when the bobbin is running low.
This feature allows the user to drop the feed dog under the needle
plate. This de-activates the feeding system, so fabric is no longer
fed while the machine is in operation. Sewists can free motion
quilt, sew on a button, or do other types of free-form sewing.
Adjustable Foot Pressure
Skyline Accessories
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE Janome offers a full
range of feet and accessories for every
type of sewing. Optional Accessory
Kits: Crafting & Home Décor, Fashion
& Finishing, Quilting.
WORKSPACE HELPERS
The optional Skyline Accessory box offers
custom storage trays to organize and store
accessory feet. The sturdy, well-sized sewing
table extends sewing area for greater comfort.
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Essential Value. Extraordinary Sewing.
Easy Convenient Features
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Automatic Thread Cutter
Thread is cut at the push of a button.
Button is located right at your fingertips no reaching for scissors. Leaves very
short thread tails, saving thread.
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Easy Reverse Button
Reverse button allows you to easily back
stitch for locking seams. This conveniently
located button can also be used to stop
a stitch pattern before completion.
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Locking Stitch Button
Ties off the end of the thread, no need
to back stitch to lock a seam. Ideal for
securing seams on delicate fabrics.
Stops sewing after completing
decorative patterns.
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Memorized Needle Up/Down
Push button to set needle to stop in the
up or the down position. Set the needle
in the down position for easy pivoting
on corners and for seamless free motion
embroidery. Set the needle to the up
position for easy fabric removal.
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Speed Control Slider
Set the speed for comfortable sewing.
This slider allows you to set the top
speed of the machine. Set to slower
speeds for intricate work, high speeds
for long straight seams. A popular feature
for beginners – never sew faster than your
comfort zone. Setting to the slow speed is also popular
for appliqué work. Can be set as high as 1000 spm
or as low as 60 spm on the S5.
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Start/Stop Button
The start/stop button allows the
machine to sew without using the foot
pedal. Great for long seams, as in drapes,
or for quick mending. This button also
allows for speed control. At the start of
a seam, simply press and hold to slowly
accelerate to your set speed. At the end, press and hold to
slow down, and release to stop. This Janome exclusive feature
allows great control at the start and end of seams.
Easy Set Bobbin
Case and Cover
The specially designed bobbin
case and cover mean there’s
no need to pull long thread
tails up and through when you
first thread the machine. Slip
the bobbin thread in the cover plate guide; the built in cutting
blades trim the tail to the correct length for a super-clean start
to your stitching line. After the initial threading, the auto-thread
cutter takes care of trimming and re-setting the tails each time.
Ergonomic Knee Lift (S5)
The ergonomic knee lift is a lever that
extends downward from the machine, so
that the user can control the presser foot
with her knee. Very helpful when sewing
a project that requires you to keep hands
on the fabric at all times – hands don’t
have to move to raise the presser foot.
Also helpful for quilting and appliqué
when fabric needs to be frequently
maneuvered. Available in an adjustable design, which
can be manipulated to rest in the most comfortable
position for each sewist.
Extra High Presser Foot Lift
Apply extra pressure to lift the presser foot an extra amount,
above the regular range of motion. Great for sewing with layers
or bulky fabrics.
Free Arm
Remove part of the machine
base, creating a narrow table
under the needle. Easily sew
cuffs, pant legs and other
tubular objects. Also helpful
for sewing in hard to reach
areas of a project.
One-hand Needle
Threader
When depressed, the one-hand
needle threader stays in the
down position for more control
and extra easy threading.
One Step™ Plate
Converter (S5)
When using lightweight fabrics, or
piecing quilts, a straight stitch needle
plate makes all the difference. Our One
Step™ Plate Converter allows you to
easily switch and use the perfect plate
for your project. Simply press a button
to release one plate; then snap a new
one in place – it takes only seconds,
with no screwdrivers required! The enhanced straight stitch
plate allows for users to move the needle slightly on the straight
stitch plate for scant ¼” seams. This system also includes a sensor
that will only allow an appropriate stitch to be sewn when the
Straight Stitch Needle Plate is in place, so you never have to
worry about breaking a needle! Both needle plates are included
as standard accessories with the S5.
Stitch Count
120 to 170 built-in stitches give you the perfect range of stitches
for any task. From heirloom to appliqué; utility to playful – you
are sure to have a go to favourite stitch.
Stitch Selection
Backlit Digital LCD Screen shows a range
of data for stitches and feet selection,
and helpful sewing information. Displays
in crisp, clear characters and the backlit
option helps for visibility. Easy Navigation
Keys are located near the screen, and
allow for ease of stitch choice and
customization.
Storage
Convenient storage in both
the free arm and top cover
compartments.
Superior Plus Feed
System (SFS+)
The Superior Plus Feed System
features a unique 7-piece feed
dog system that stays parallel as it
moves up and down, maintaining
constant contact with the
fabric. This ‘flat feed’ technology
provides better control, whether
sewing forward or backward.
Tension Control
Auto Tension System - When “A” is selected on the tension
dial, the machine adjusts the tension based on fabric thickness.
Especially useful when switching between fabric layers and
types. Allows user to create perfect stitch consistency on a wide
range of materials. The user can manually set her own tension
by selecting from numbers on the tension dial.
Ultra-Bright LED
Lights
Ultra–bright LED lights in
multiple locations illuminate
the bed of the machine,
providing a dazzling work area.
Workspace
The largest workspace in its class! 8.25” x 13” of spacious bed
space. With 8.25” to the right of the needle there’s room for
any project.
9mm Zig-Zag
You can create 9mm wide stitches on your Skyline S5 and up
to 7mm with the Skyline S3. The extra width makes all of your
decorative stitches bolder, brighter, and more distinct.
91 Needle Positions
The Skyline S5 offers an unbelievable 91 needle positions while
th Skyline S3 offers 71 needle positions. This allows for more
detail in decorative stitches, and incredible fine adjustments in
all stitch creation.
Essential Value. Extraordinary Sewing.
Skyline Specifications
Choose the model that’s right for you.
Machine Specifications
Machine weight
S5 S3
10.2 kg 10 kg
Work space W 504 × H 316 × D 236 mm
W 210 x H 120 mm
Screen type and size Knee lifter Machine size Black and White LCD Backlight — Size: 68 × 25.5 mm
Mechanical type
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One-step needle plate conversion
o
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Remote thread-cutter port
o
–
Needle plate for straight stitch
o
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Thread tension control: automatic roller type
o
o
Easy bobbin winder: 5 blade cutter plate o
o
Feed dog: 7 piece, SFS+ o
o
Automatic thread cutter
o
o
Foot pressure adjustment: manual, 7 step
o
o
One-hand needle threader
o
o
Easy set bobbin
o
o
Sewing Operation and Performance
Standard Features Speed Control Slider, Start/Stop Button, Auto Lock Button,
Reverse Button, Needle Up/Down Button (down as default setting),
Drop Feed Dog, ExtraPresser Foot Lift, Marked Stitch Plate,
Accessory Tray, Top Cover Stitch Chart
Standard Functions
Start with slow speed, start with reverse sewing, stitch mirror image,
presser foot indicator, twin needle selection, stitch memory
Stitch elongation
Yes
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Lamp type
3 places (6 LED lights)
2 places (4 LED lights)
Built-in stitches and buttonholes
170; 10
120; 7
Alphabet
Block English, European, Cyrillic
9mm alphabet and numbers
Number of Needle Positions
91
71
Maximum zigzag width
Block English, European, Cyrillic
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9mm
7mm
Maximum stitch length
5mm
5mm
Sewing speed and bobbin winding speed
60 - 1,000 spm; 1600 rpm
70 - 820 spm; 1400 rpm
Standard Accessories
Number of standard accessory feet Standard accessory feet detail 11
7
A,E,F,G,C/M, O, and R (zigzag, zipper, satin stitch,
blind hemming, overcast, 1/4” seam and buttonhole)
Additional accessory feet
Evenfeed with quilting guide
Additional accessories D, PD-H, and T (rolled hem, –
darning, button sewing)
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