Janome Atelier 9

Janome’s Atelier series is smart, elegant and sophisticated, and is well suited to both larger projects and precision sewing. The Atelier 9 is top of the range, a premium machine designed to excel at both sewing and embroidery.

The Atelier 9 has 300 stitches including 11 auto 1-step buttonholes, 9mm capital letters, and numbers. It also has 250 built in embroidery designs (including 40 exclusive designs by Anna Maria Horner), and 20 monogramming fonts (you can do 2 or 3 letter monograms, with arc monograms a possibility too).  It’s powerful, stitching at up to 1000 stitches per minute, and it has an amazing 91 needle positions for ultimate precision. 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.

For embroiderers there are a multitude of possibilities: a compact snap-on embroidery unit, variable zig zag for free motion embroidery, couching, cutwork, stitch tapering, a monochrome function, resize/rotate/zoom possibilities, jump thread trimming, and much more to allow your creativity to truly flourish. The Stitch Composer™ (custom stitch creation programme) will expand your creativity even further, and the wifi connectivity and iPad apps available just open up more possibilities (the AcuMonitor app even lets you go and make a cup of tea while keeping an eye on your embroidery stiching as it’s done!)

Quilters will enjoy the large work area (210mm / 8.25” to the right of the needle) with plenty of room for rolling up quilts, the AcuFeed™ Flex layered fabric feeding system, the automatic presser foot lift for easy pivoting, and the adjustable electronic knee lifter. 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).

Various other helpful features such as the inclided 22 presser feet and 3 embroudery hoops, the Superior Feed Plus (SFS+) System (a unique 7 piece feed dog system for smooth sewing), auto foot-presser lift, advanced bobbin thread sensor system, 6 LED lights to illuminate your work area,  colour LED touchscreen, one-hand needle threader, automatic thread cutter, easy set bobbin, reverse button, speed control slider, start/stop button, and automatic pressure foot pressure adjustment save time and make sewing and embroidery an absolute pleasure with this advanced machine!

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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  For further details of this machine's features please see the  Janome Atelier 9 Features & Benefits guide

• 300 built in stitches including 11 styles of auto 1-step buttonhole and 3 fonts
• 22 feet and 3 embroidery hoops included
• Stitch Composer™ stitch creation software
• 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
• Acuguide automatic cloth guide
• Auto thread cutter
• Auto needle threader
• Drop in, Easy set bobbin
• Auto cutter on bobbin winder
• Upper thread and bobbin thread sensor
• Maximum speed controller
• Lock stitch feature
• Automatic presser foot pressure
• Programmable needle up/down
• Start/stop button
• Drop feed
• Free arm
• Electronic knee lifter
• Easy access stitch chart
• 6 LED lights
• LCD colour touch screen
• USB port & wifi connectivity
• Built in memory (4MB)
• Janome design apps available from iStore

Embroidery features

•  250 built in embroidery designs (including 40 exclusive Anna Maria Horner designs)
•  20 monogramming fonts, for 2 & 3 letter monogramming (inc arc monogramming)
•  Up to 200,000 stitches per design
•  Embroidery speed 400-800 spm
•  Compact embroidery unit
•  Max embroidery area 170 x 220mm
•  Detachable embroidery area
•  Auto presser foot lift
•  Variable zig zag for free motion quilting
•  Couching
•  Cutwork
•  Jump thread trimming
•  Tapering function
•  Drag and drop for design position adjustment
•  Single colour sew (for monochrome)
•  Resizing 80-120%
•  Zoom in/out
•  Rotation 1°  or 45°
•  Flexible Stitch Travel - every 1, 10, 100 or 500 stitches
•  Corner & centre layout/position key
•  Duplicate function

• Machine size (mm):  508 x 237 x 316
• Machine weight (kg): 11.9 (15.3 kg with embroidery unit)

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• ¼” Seam Foot (O)
• Automatic Button Hole Foot (R)
• Buttonhole Stabiliser Plate
• Blind Hem Foot (G)
• Bobbin Holder for embroidery – Yellow
• Bobbin Holder Cleaner
• Button Sewing Foot (T)
• Button Shank Plate
• Cloth Guide
• Couching Foot PC-1
• Couching Foot PC-2
• Couching Yarn Guide Bar
• Couching Yarn Guide
• Dual Feed Foot Holder (Twin)
• Dual Feed Foot Holder (Single)
• Dual Feed Foot (AD) (Twin)
• Dual Feed Foot (VD) (Single)
• Dual Feed Open Toe Foot (UD) (Twin)
• Dual Feed Piecing Foot (OD) (Twin)
• Dual Feed Zipper Foot (ED) (Single)
• Embroidery Unit Case
• Embroidery Foot (P)
• Embroidery/Darning Foot (PD-H)
• Free Motion Quilting Foot (QC)
• Free Motion Quilting Foot (QO)
• Free Motion Quilting Zigzag Foot (QV)
• Hook Cover Plate (Slide Plate)
• Hoop FA10a (100 x 40mm)
• Hoop FA10a Template
• Hoop RE20a (170 x 200mm)
• Hoop Template RE20a
• Hoop SQ14a (140 x140mm)
• Hoop Template SQ14a
• Knee Lifter (Straight Adj. small screw)
• Lint Brush
• Magnetic clamps x 4
• Overedge Foot (M)
• Quilt Guide Bar
• Rolled Hem Foot (D)
• Satin Stitch Foot (F)
• Satin Stitch Foot Open Toe (F2)
• Scissors (White)
• Screw Driver (Winged)
• Seam Ripper
• Spool Cap/Holder (Large) x 2
• Spool Cap/Holder (Small) x 2
• Spool Holders (Special) x 2
• Spool Pin (Spare)
• Standard Foot (A)
• Straight Stitch Needle Plate
• Stylus Pen
• USB Cable
• Zipper Foot (E)
• Acutools S CD-ROM
• Foot Control
• Instructional DVD
• Instruction Book
• Power Lead
• Bobbins x 4 (Plastic)
• Needles

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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 9

Stitch Composer™
Can you ever have enough decorative stitches? This machine comes with a plethora of stitches but there are times when you just can’t find the perfect one. The unique Stitch Composer™ programme allows you to create and edit your own unique stitches on your computer, then transfer them to your sewing machine via the USB port. Stitch Composer™ is the  perfect way to personalise your projects and expand your creativity

Variable Zig Zag
The Atelier 9 includes a Variable Zig Zag feature, which gives you precise control over the stitch width. Begin with a straight stitch, then while the machine is running, press against the knee lifter to widen your stitch up to a maximum 9mm zigzag. Release pressure to gradually return to a straight stitch for a tapered finish. This advanced feature opens up amazing new possibilities for free motion quilting, thread painting, raw edge appliqué, and more

Cutwork function
The Atelier 9 has a special cutwork function built directly into the machine. When formatted designs are imported to the machine, the Atelier 9 displays the embroidery pattern with detailed information, including the proper cutwork needles for insertion. It also automatically changes the settings for thread sensors and jump thread trimming when a cutwork needle is attached.

Couching function
The Atelier 9 features 11 embroidery designs created especially for Yarn Couching. This specialised technique stitches yarn in a design for a textured and unique decorative effect. The machine includes two feet sizes to accommodate various yarn weights

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

Auto Presser Foot Lift
The auto presser foot lift automatically lifts the presser foot after a thread cut – when the thread snip button is pressed, or after a programmed thread cut at the end of a row of decorative stitches – allowing you to keep your hands on your project at all times. It can also be set to raise at the end of any seam, with the needlein  the down position for easy pivoting. This useful feature simplifies the sewing process – you have fewer manual steps, saving time and increasing efficiency

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.   AcuFeed Flex comes in two useful options with the Atelier 9. The two-pronged AcuFeed feet advance fabric flawlessly from the top and bottom. Use this system for quilting, seaming, and traditional sewing. Our special one-pronged AcuFeed feet give precise control for more detailed work, like installing zippers and matching seams

Bobbin thread sensor
When embroidering or sewing large projects, it is sometimes difficult to keep track of how much bobbin thread is left. The bobbin thread sensor alerts you when your bobbin thread is running low –so you’re never caught in the middle of a seam or embroidery colour. The Atelier 9 has an advanced sensor system which allows you to set the level of sensitivity for the alert – customize it for large scale embroidery projects, when you want to make sure you always have plenty of bobbin thread, or small projects with short seams. This feature is also very helpful for sewing with different thread thicknesses. You can increase the sensitivity when using a thick bobbin thread, and lower it for thin threads.

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Detachable embroidery unit
Janome engineers have found a way to offer large, solid, professional style embroidery – and still keep the embroidery unit as compact as possible. No other brand can offer so much embroidery space, with such a small machine foot print. The attachable embroidery unit snaps right into the back of the machine –you don’t have to worry about giant sewing spaces to accommodate bulk to the left of the needle! Plus, this innovative embroidery unit placement means you can use the free arm, even when sewing embroidery. It’s the kind of smart engineering that Janome owners have long known to expect.

Direct input of stitch numbers
Sometimes you need to scroll through a design while it is stitching. The Atelier 9 allows you to type in the exact stitch number so that you can quickly move through stitches to a specific location in an embroidery design.

Jump thread trimming
With Janome embroidery, simply press “GO”! Don’t worry about stopping a design to trim threads. With automatic jump thread trimming, the machine cuts jump threads, allowing you to save time and energy even as you create beautiful, intricate embroidery. After the machine trims the thread, it pulls the thread tail to the back of the embroidery for flawless, professional results

Stitch tapering function
Create original designs for borders and decorative effects with the Stitch Tapering Function. This distinctive feature allows you to adjust stitches at 30°, 45°, 90° and 120° angle to combine and edit built-in stitches. Apply this specialised technique through 41 stitches with the tapering function

Single colour sewing
Monochrome embroidery adds an elegant touch to your projects. A one button command allows you to change all of the colours in an embroidery design, so you no longer need to edit each colour in a design

Acuguide automatic cloth guide
Now your seam allowances can be accurate as our precision embroidery system. Simply snap the cloth guide onto the carriage arm of the embroidery mechanism and enter your desired seam allowance. The guide features a long raised lip, for perfectly guiding your fabric, and seams can be between ½” to the left of the needle to 5 ½” to the right of the needle. The carriage moves every 0.1mm for finely-tuned settings

LCD screen
The full colour LCD touchscreen shows a range of data for stitches and feet selection, and helpful sewing information. The 5” screen allows you to edit, design and create on a bright and easy to use workspace

Wifi
Now you can send embroidery designs from your computer or iPad directly to your sewing machine using a wireless connection. Smart, simple, and convenient

iPad apps
Janome’s iPads apps, AcuSetter, AcuEdit and AcuMonitor will bring a whole new dimension to your sewing and embroidery.

AcuMonitor allows you to watch the progress of the embroidery stitch-outs on your iPad – so you can leave your sewing room without leaving your machine.Time for that cup of tea?!

The AcuEdit app lets you design embroidery anywhere, anytime. It includes the full design editing capability of your Atelier 9 on your iPad as well as ten monogram fonts. Easily import designs from your machine, or create in the app. When your design is complete, simply use the machine’s wireless connection to transfer.

The new AcuSetter App brings camera technology to design placement for the ultimate in precise, trouble free embroidery positioning. Use your iPad and the Atelier 9 WiFi capabilities for perfect placement of embroidery. It’s the simple, easy solution for placing embroidery exactly where you want it! The app sends to your machine through the WiFi connection.

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 more 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 hard to reach areas of a project

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