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Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8300QC
SKU : MC8300QC
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Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8300QC
Janome first launched the Horizon range in 2010, with 11” / 280 mm of workspace, suited to quilters and dressmakers alike. The Horizon Memory Craft 8300QC is the latest model in Janome’s Horizon range, it is the range’s entry-level model, offering features designed to enhance the sewing experience. Open the machine’s top lid to see the 200 stitches and 6 fonts grouped by stitch application, making it easier to identify each stitch. For creative thread art, explore the variable zig zag feature. This machine uses the same fabric feeding system as Janome’s high-end Continental range, making it easy to sew over bulky or uneven fabric layers from the start. Powerful needle penetration also helps when sewing through multiple layers. For help whenever you sew, scan the machine’s QR Code Help with your smartphone or tablet to access the Janome Global website and instructional videos.
Color LCD Screen
Navigate stitches, modify settings, explore stitch editing and access your machine’s functions with ease using the colour LCD touchscreen. Enjoy clear, easy-to-follow controls for an intuitive sewing experience.
200 Stitches + Pattern Combination
Create unique designs with Janome’s Pattern Combination function. Combine up to 100 stitches + lettering to create personalised patterns, able to save directly to machine memory.
QR Code Help Function
Access 24/7 helpful machine support whenever you need it. Simply scan the QR code on your machine to access useful support materials and guides to help you get the most out of your machine.
Variable Zigzag
Variable zigzag lets you adjust stitch width using the foot controller. The harder you press, the wider the stitch. Great for thread painting and embellishing.
Smooth Fabric Feeding
Featuring an innovative 7-piece feed dog, as seen in the Continental M8 Professional, with sharper, tighter and higher teeth for improved stitch quality and fabric feeding.
Premium Protection
Keep your machine protected and dust-free with the premium grey fabric cover, featuring a magnetic flap and embroidered white Janome logo.
Features
- Wireless Connectivity
- No
- Work Space
- 280mm or 11 inches
- A.S.R.
- No
- Sewing Speed
- Up to 1000 stitches per minute
- Pivot Function
- No (insert knee lift to lift presser foot, needle stops in down position)
- Easy Change Needle Plate
- Yes
- Machine Screen
- Colour TFT LCD Screen
- Built-in Stitches
- 200 + alphabet
- Stitch Width
- 9mm
- Buttonholes
- 10
- Stitch Tapering Function
- No
- Ruler Work Mode
- No set mode. Ruler Work Foot is optional purchase, use with Janome Ruler Work KIT.
- Floating Mode
- No
- Needle Positions
- 91
- Presser Foot Lift Button
- No
- Foot Pressure
- Yes, dial 7 levels
- Needle Threader
- Yes, 1-step type
- Upper Feed Device
- Yes, supplied with Dual Feed Foot AD, all others AcuFeed feet are additional purchase.
- Lighting
- 5 white LED lights (over 3 locations)
- Machine Ports
- No
- Standard Sewing Feet
- 15
- Extra Wide Table
- No, optional
- Built-in Memory
- Up to 2MB
- Machine Size
- W519 x H230 x D316mm
- Weight
- 12.4 Kg
- Free Arm Length
- 100mm to the right of the needle
- Embossed Measures
- Yes, on the sewing bed, plus measure tape on the front of the accessory box.
- Quick Reference Stitch Chart
- Located inside machine lid. Stitches are pictured and grouped into families. Eg: Quilting, Decorative, Utility, Buttonholes, Applique, Heirloom and more.
- Stitch Length
- Up to 5mm
- Speed Control Slide
- Yes
- Stitch Elongation
- Yes, up to 5 times on satin stitches
- Favourite Stitch
- No, able to manually edit an individual stitch, though no favourite save available. Do have a save on a stitch combination or 2 or more and re-call of combination. Can set machine to resume mode when powered on next will resume last stitch sewn.
- Mirror Image Stitches
- Yes, horizontally.
- Startover
- Yes, when startover selected, stitch will reset to the beginning.
- Bobbin Winder
- Yes, wind bobbin without unthreading using extra spool pin
- Set Menu
- Personalize the machine functions via the Set Menu
- Fonts in Normal Sew
- 6 fonts (Block, Script, Broadway including European characters in each; 9mm Capital letters/numbers; Russian alphabet and Japanese round style)
- AcuFeed Balance Dial
- Yes, when AcuFeed is engaged the balance dial allows you to adjust the feed speed, to flatten out the fabric if it is puckering on top or underneath.
- Drop Feed
- Yes, lever on right side near machine power socket.
- Superior Plus Feed System
- 7-piece redesigned feed dogs; more control, less fabric slipping, puckering or shifting.
- 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. This model has 2 different needle plates – Standard and Straight Stitch.
- Thread Cutter
- Automatic programmable thread cutter; cuts top & bobbin thread at the same time, pulling top thread to underside, consistent cut thread tail of 1cm. Auto Thread Cut is default-on when stitch auto lock button is pressed. Able to turn-off in machine SET Menu.
- Stop/Start Button
- Can sew without foot control. Hold in button when starting to sew & machine sews slow, same at end of sewing press & hold button, machine will sew slow. Sewing speed is controlled by speed slide on the front of the machine.
- Needle Up/Down Function
- You can memorise this function. The default machine setting is needle down when stop sewing excluding buttonholes. Can be programmed in SET Menu to stop in the up position.
- Auto Lock-off Stitch Button
- Locks off your stitching at the push of button. Machine has a default setting to automatically cut the threads when Auto Lock Off button activated.
- Lock-out Key
- A safety function which locks the machine. Recommend using this function when threading machine, changing the needle or changing sewing foot.
- Reverse Button
- Yes
- Cloth Guide
- Available as an optional extra.
- Magnifier
- Optional, set of 3 AcuView Optic Magnifiers™ (1.2, 1.4, 1.6 lens)
- Adjustable Knee Lifter
- The knee lifter raises/lowers the sewing foot, allowing the sewist to have both hands available to adjust or move fabric as required. Knee lift position is adjustable to suit user.
- Variable Zig Zag
- Free motion stitching using zig zag stitch, stitch width is controlled by the foot control. Great for thread art and creative embellishment.
- Upper Thread Sensor
- No
- Bobbin Thread Sensor
- No
- Storage
- Large accessory box gives you front, rear & under the free arm storage.
- QR Code
- Access help 24/7, simply press the machines Help Key, then using a smart phone or tablet scan the QR code to see instructional videos and more.
- Carry Handle
- Long handle sits neatly into the top of the machine.
- Machine Cover
- Yes, premium semi-hard grey fabric drop-over cover. 3 front pockets with magnetic flap and one large pocket at rear. Embroidered Janome logo on front flap.
- Foot Control
- Standard size. Large style foot control is available to purchase.
- Internal Frame
- Rigid die-cast aluminium frame for stable sewing at high speeds.
- Multi-language
- 16 languages – English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Danish, Norwegian & Czech.
Included Accessories
- Zigzag Foot A
- Rolled Hem Foot (3mm) D
- Zipper Foot E
- Satin Stitch Foot F
- Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F2
- Blind Hemming Foot G
- Quilting Bar L
- Overcasting Foot M
- 1/4˝ Seam Foot O with guide
- Darning Foot PD-H (closed-toe)
- Free Motion Quilting Closed-toe Foot QC
- Free Motion Quilting Open-toe Foot QO
- Free Motion Quilting Zigzag Foot QV
- Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
- Stabilizer Plate for B/hole Ft
- Button Sewing Foot T
- Dual Feed Foot AD
- Dual Feed Foot Holder
- ZigZag Needle Plate 9mm (on machine)
- Straight Stitch Needle Plate
- Janome Plastic Bobbins x 5 (1 in machine)
- Needle Set (#14 sharp, purple tip, 2 x blue tip, twin needle)
- Additional Spool Pin (vertical type)
- Spool Supporter for additional spool pin
- Felt Cushion for spool supporter
- Screwdriver (large)
- Lint Brush
- Seam Ripper (buttonhole opener)
- Spool Holder (large) x 1 (set on machine)
- Spool Holder (small) x 1
- Spool Holder (special) x 1
- Touch Panel Stylus
- Knee Lifter (adjustable)
- Foot Control (standard size)
- Power Cable
- Instruction Book
- Instructional Video (Download)
- Semi-Hard Grey Fabric Machine Cover with Embroidered white Janome Logo
Downloads
Brochure
- Medium, Large, XL and XXL Sewing mats are 3/16" thick
- Small Sewing mats are 1/8" thick
- Reduces vibration to your machine
- Helps reduce noise from your machine
- Prevents scratches to the surface your machine is sitting on
- Color matches your machines brand colors
- Made of high quality Neoprene
- Wipe down with damp cloth to clean
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