Janome Atelier 6

Janome’s Atelier series is smart, elegant and sophisticated, and is well suited to both larger projects and precision sewing. Included are the essential feet for everyday sewing as well as a selection of speciality feet to help you explore new sewing styles.

The Atelier 6 has 196 stitches including 10 auto 1-step buttonholes, 4 alphabets, 9mm capital letters, and numbers. It’s powerful, stitching at up to 1000 stitches per minute. It has an amazing 91 needle positions. Stitch length and width are variable, some patterns can be elongated by up to 5 times, and there is a function to memorise stitch and alphabet combinations

This machine has a large work area – 210mm (8.25”) to the right of the needle and 120mm (4.7”) vertical space – plenty of room for rolling up large quilts! It also has a convertible free arm.

The  Superior Feed Plus (SFS+) system features a unique 7 piece feed dog system for smooth sewing.

The One Step™ Plate Converter lets you easily switch and use the perfect plate for your project (for piecing quilts a straight stitch needle plate can make all the difference). Quilters will also enjoy the AcuFeed™ Flex layered fabric feeding system.

The LCD screen makes stitches and functions easily accessible. The stitch chart is located inside the lid with stitches grouped together for their functionality – buttonholes, satin stitches, quilting stitches, decorative stitches, alphabets, etc.

Various other helpful features such as 6 LED lights to illuminate your work area, a one-hand needle threader, automatic thread cutter, easy set bobbin, reverse button, speed control slider, start/stop button, 7 levels of foot pressure, and adjustable knee lifter save time and make sewing an absolute pleasure with this machine!

Many optional accessories such as kits for quilting, home décor and fashion sewing are also available for this machine, so it can grow with your ambition

Why buy a machine from us?

Exeter Sewing Machine Company is an independent, family-owned business based in the centre of Exeter, Devon which has been in business for over 70 years. We sell Brother, Janome, Bernina, Baby Lock and Husqvarna machines along with their accessories, with the full back-up and support you would expect from a local family business.

Our independence and experience mean we can provide an unbiased opinion and advice to help you choose the right machine for you. When the store is open we offer free machine demonstrations, meaning that you can see and even try the machines before making your decision.

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• 196 built in stitches including 4 alphabets
• 10 styles of auto 1-step buttonhole
• Memorise stitch & alphabet combinations
• Variable stitch length and width
• Pattern elongation (up tp 5 times)
• Up to 1000 stitches per minute
• 91 needle positions
• Large workspace length 210mm (8.3"), height 120mm (4.7")
• One Step™ Plate Converter
• Superior Feed System (SFS+) / 7 piece feed dog
• AcuFeed™ Flex layered fabric feeding system
• Auto thread cutter
• Auto needle threader
• Drop in, Easy set bobbin
• Maximum speed controller
• Lock stitch feature
• Adjustable foot pressure (7 levels)
• LCD screen with 8 direct selection stitch keys
• Lock stitch feature
• Programmable needle up/down
• Twin needle capability
• Start/stop button
• Drop feed
• Free arm
• 6 LED lights
• Adjustable knee lifter
• Easy access stitch chart
• Start/stop button

• Machine size (mm):  510 x 236 x 316
• Machine weight (kg): 10.8

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• Blind Stitch Foot (G)
• Button Sewing Foot (T)
• Darning Foot (PD-H)
• AcuFeed Foot & Holder Twin (AD)
• Extra Spool Pin
• Knee Lifter
• Lint Brush
• Overedge Foot (M)
• Quilting Guide Bar
• Rolled Hem Foot (D)
• Satin Stitch Foot (F)
• Foot control
• Power lead
• Cover (Semi Rigid)
• Blue Bobbins x 5 (one in the machine)
• Screw Driver (Winged)
• Scissors (Blue)
• Seam Ripper
• Slide Plate
• Spool Holder (Small) x 2
• Spool Holder (Large) x 2
• Spool Holder (Special) x 2
• Stabilizer Plate (for Buttonhole Foot)
• Standard Foot (A)
• Straight Stitch Needle Plate
• Stylus
• Zipper Foot (E)
• Instructional DVD
• Packet Needles (incl. 1 x Twin Needle)

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One Step™ Plate Converter
Simply press a button to release one plate, then snap a new one in place – it takes just seconds, with no screwdrivers required! The enhanced straight stitch plate allows precise needle adjustment for scant ¼” seams. When using lightweight fabrics or piecing quilts, a straight stitch needle plate makes all the difference. The system also has a sensor which allows only an appropriate stitch to be sewn with the straight stitch needle plate in place, so no need to worry about breaking a needle! Both the standard zig zag and enhanced straight stitch needle plates are included with the Atelier 6

Superior Feed Plus (SFS+) system
The SFS+ 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

AcuFeed Flex™ layered fabric feeding system
Our AcuFeed Layered Fabric Feeding System has long been legendary in the sewing and quilting world for its amazing precision and power. It works with the SFS system to ensure multiple layers of fabric move together under the needle with perfect precision. AcuFeed Flex perfectly guides your fabric from the top and bottom. It's perfect for quilts, plaids and any sewing requiring precise control. The AcuFeed Flex system is removable –when not in use, simply store it in one of the ample accessory trays

LCD screen
The LCD screen has 8 direct stitch selection keys for commonly used stitches plus easy access to functions – stitch elongation, twin needle setting, mirror image, stitch startover, machine lock and the set menu

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

One-hand needle threader
When depressed, the one-hand threader stays in the down position for mnore control and extra easy threading

Convertible free arm for circular sewing
Remove part of the machine base to reveal the narrow arm under the needle area, making it easy to sew cuffs, trouser legs and other tubular objects. It is also helpful for sewing in hgard to reach areas of a project

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