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Create Without Limits – Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Redefined

The Janome Continental M17 Sewing and Embroidery Combination Machine is a revolutionary tool that redefines the standards of precision, creativity, and performance in the world of sewing and embroidery. Combining cutting-edge technology with user-friendly functionality, the M17 is designed to inspire both seasoned professionals and passionate hobbyists alike. Its unmatched versatility allows users to seamlessly transition between sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects, making it the ultimate companion for any creative journey. Whether working on intricate embroidery patterns, expansive quilts, or detailed garment construction, the M17 offers the tools and features to bring even the most ambitious visions to life.

Janome Continental M17

At the heart of the Continental M17 is a suite of advanced features engineered to deliver exceptional results. With a massive embroidery area, high-speed stitching, and an expansive library of built-in designs, it ensures both efficiency and precision. The innovative touchscreen interface simplifies navigation, while customisable settings allow for personalised sewing experiences. From its powerful performance to its elegant design, the M17 represents the perfect blend of innovation and artistry, setting a new benchmark for creativity in sewing, quilting, and embroidery.


Embroidery, Quilting, and Sewing Combo Machine

This all-in-one machine combines advanced embroidery, quilting, and sewing functionalities. Equipped with AcuFeed Flex Plus for smooth fabric feeding and QuiltBlockAdvisor for precision guidance, it excels in handling diverse creative projects with ease and accuracy.


Packed with technology & engineering innovations

Janome Continental M17 Dual Integrated Touch Screens

Dual Integrated Touch Screens

10.1” LCD Touch Screen: For design, edit, and creation functionalities (800mm x 1280mm).
4.3” Middle Touch Screen: Fine-tune stitch tension, foot pressure, and more (480mm x 270mm).


Self-Opening Top Cover with Hidden Storage

The self-opening top cover provides quick access to the machine's components. Hidden storage compartments keep tools and accessories neatly tucked away for an organised workspace.

Janome Continental M17 Self-Opening Top Cover with Hidden Storage

Janome Continental M17 Pop-Up Spool Pins and Built-In Telescopic Thread Stand

Pop-Up Spool Pins and Built-In Telescopic Thread Stand

Pop-up spool pins and a built-in telescopic thread stand simplify multi-thread setups, ensuring smooth threading for embroidery and sewing.


Bobbin Winder

The independent bobbin winder enables you to wind bobbins while sewing, maximising productivity and eliminating downtime during projects.

Janome Continental M17 Bobbin Winder

Janome Continental M17 Optical Bobbin Sensor

Optical Bobbin Sensor

The optical bobbin sensor monitors thread levels in real-time. Stay informed to avoid interruptions and ensure a smooth workflow.


PC-Based Software Tools

Download exclusive tools like StitchComposer, QuiltBlockAdvisor, ScreenSaverTool, and the USB Driver. These tools facilitate direct communication between your PC and the machine, expanding creative possibilities.

Janome Continental M17 PC-Based Software Tools

Janome Continental M17 Pre-set sewing applications

Pre-set sewing applications

The enhanced Sewing Applications feature provides helpful guidance to master various sewing techniques, even when using optional accessories. Quilting enthusiasts will especially appreciate the Memorised Quilt Seaming function, which remembers the length of your seam, making it effortless to stitch multiple blocks of the same size with consistency. For those looking to elevate their quilting skills, the Ruler Work Mode is a game-changer, automatically preparing the machine for crafting intricate and stunning quilt designs with precision.


Knee Lifter

The included knee lifter allows hands-free operation of the presser foot. Perfect for precision work and managing intricate fabric adjustments with ease.

Janome Continental M17 Knee Lifter

Janome Continental M17 Large Foot Control with Thread Cutter Switch

Large Foot Control with Thread Cutter Switch

Enjoy enhanced control with the large foot pedal. The built-in thread cutter switch allows for smooth operation and added convenience during projects.


One-Touch Needle Plate Removal

Easily switch needle plates with a single touch for quick and hassle-free maintenance. This feature makes changing between sewing tasks more efficient.

Janome Continental M17 One-Touch Needle Plate Removal

Janome Continental M17 Nine Ultra-Bright LED Lights

Nine Ultra-Bright LED Lights

Illuminate your projects with nine ultra-bright LED lights positioned across four strategic locations. The well-lit workspace ensures precision and ease, even during intricate tasks.


Hi-definition embroidery: Bring your artistic visions to life

1,200+ Built-In Embroidery Designs

Explore over 1,200 built-in embroidery designs, including 225 brand-new patterns. Features include monograms, traditional motifs, and intricate sashiko designs.

Janome Continental M17 1,200+ Built-In Embroidery Designs

Janome Continental M17 Industry-Leading Embroidery Hoop Size

Industry-Leading Embroidery Hoop Size

The machine's 460mm x 280mm embroidery hoop, the largest in its class, supports expansive designs. It's ideal for bold, detailed projects, elevating your embroidery capabilities.


Five Embroidery Hoops Included

With five hoops in different sizes, this machine caters to a range of project scales, from intricate detailing to large creative designs.

Janome Continental M17 Five Embroidery Hoops Included

Janome Continental M17 WiFi Connectivity

WiFi Connectivity

Send designs and stitches directly to the machine through WiFi. This modern feature eliminates the hassle of physical transfers, enhancing creative freedom.


Embroidery Positioning Marker Light

The marker light ensures precise design alignment for perfect embroidery placement every time, boosting confidence in your creative output.

Janome Continental M17 Embroidery Positioning Marker Light

Janome Continental M17 Advanced Embroidery Editing Functions

Advanced Embroidery Editing Functions

Customise designs with resize, rotate, flip, zoom, duplicate, and combine tools. Features like sewing order adjustment, single-colour sewing, and corner layout make complex edits intuitive.


Embroidery File Compatibility

Supports multiple formats, including .JEF, .JEF+, .JPX, and DST, offering flexibility to import and work with external designs seamlessly.

Janome Continental M17 Embroidery File Compatibility

Janome Continental M17 Quick Embroidery Hoop Connection

Quick Embroidery Hoop Connection

The quick-connect hoop system simplifies setup, enabling seamless transitions between projects while minimising downtime.


Hi-definition sewing: Sew effortlessly with the M17's sewing features

Thumb Wheel Function for Precision

Delicately control the needle position with the thumb wheel function, perfect for those intricate sewing projects. This feature offers unmatched accuracy, allowing you to achieve flawless results on even the most detailed work.

Janome Continental M17 Thumb Wheel Function for Precision

Janome Continental M17 850 Built-In Stitches

850 Built-In Stitches

Access a wide range of stitches, including 13 buttonholes and alpha-numeric fonts with 9mm lettering. Ideal for both functional and decorative sewing needs.


9mm Decorative Stitches

Choose from an extensive range of 9mm-wide decorative stitches. These bold stitches are perfect for creative embellishments on any project.

Janome Continental M17 9mm Decorative Stitches

Janome Continental M17 Mirage stitches

Mirage stitches

Add a unique touch to your project with Mirage Stitches, which create a floating satin look with spaced motifs. These customisable stitches allow you to adjust the tension and length of both the satin stitch and hidden connecting stitches, offering endless design possibilities on one or two layers of fabric.


Variable Zigzag Width

Adjust the zigzag width dynamically for techniques like free-motion quilting and thread painting. Add artistic flair to your work effortlessly.

Janome Continental M17 Variable Zigzag Width

Janome Continental M17 91 Needle Positions

91 Needle Positions

Fine-tune your stitching with 91 needle positions, offering unmatched precision for both simple and intricate projects.


Floating Function

The floating function allows the presser foot to glide smoothly over fabric, providing superior stitch quality, especially when working with uneven surfaces or multiple layers.

Janome Continental M17 Floating Function

Janome Continental M17 Adjustable Cloth Guide

Adjustable Cloth Guide

The adjustable cloth guide allows for perfectly aligned hems, even stitching, and a more controlled sewing experience. Fine-tune the positioning for flawless finishes.


Hi-definition quilting: Unmatched control and space

Spacious Workspace

The generous 343mm (13.5”) x 140mm (5.5") workspace accommodates large projects effortlessly. Perfect for quilting, garment construction, and expansive embroidery designs, this workspace is designed to streamline creativity.

Janome Continental M17 Spacious workspace

Janome Continental M17 Accurate Stitch Regulator

Accurate Stitch Regulator

Achieve flawless stitching on every project with the built-in accurate stitch regulator. This feature ensures uniform stitch length and consistency, particularly in free-motion quilting and other delicate tasks.


Ruler work mode

Broaden your quilting possibilities with the extensive selection of precision templates available for ruler-guided quilting. Activate the Ruler Work foot to smoothly and safely follow the edges of these expertly crafted templates. Enjoy achieving stunning, consistent quilting results that were once exclusive to longarm machines.

Janome Continental M17 Ruler work mode

Janome Continental M17 AcuFeed Flex Plus

AcuFeed Flex Plus

Enjoy precise fabric handling with the AcuFeed Flex Plus system, designed to feed multiple layers of fabric evenly. Whether you’re quilting or sewing thick fabrics, this feature ensures flawless results.


More fantastic features

SFS-I Intelligent Feed System

The SFS-I (Superior Feed System) ensures consistent and smooth fabric feeding. With superior grip and precise movement, this intelligent system offers enhanced stitch quality for a wide range of fabrics.

Janome Continental M17 SFS-I Intelligent Feed System

Janome Continental M17 Built-In Needle Threader

Built-In Needle Threader

The automatic needle threader saves time by threading the needle in seconds. Perfect for reducing strain and increasing productivity.


Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment

The fabric sensor automatically adjusts presser foot pressure according to fabric thickness. This ensures consistent and balanced stitches across all materials.

Janome Continental M17 Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment

Janome Continental M17 Automatic Thread Tension

Automatic Thread Tension

The machine's thread tension system adjusts automatically, delivering perfectly balanced stitches on a variety of fabrics and thicknesses.


Automatic Thread Cutter

Trim threads instantly with the automatic thread cutter. This convenient feature ensures clean finishes at the touch of a button.

Janome Continental M17 Automatic Thread Cutter

Janome Continental M17 Extension Table Arms with Standard and Wide Covers

Extension Table Arms with Standard and Wide Covers

Two extension table arm options—standard and wide—enhance workspace versatility. With front and back storage compartments, these arms add both functionality and convenience for project organisation.


Storage compartment in extension table

Convenient storage bins are cleverly tucked into the extension table arms on the embroidery bed, providing the perfect spot to keep needle plates, threads, bobbins, or other essentials within easy reach while you sew.

Janome Continental M17 Storage compartment in extension table

Auto Presser Foot Lift

The presser foot lifts automatically at the end of the seams, enabling hands-free operation and smoother transitions between stitching tasks.


Durable Aluminium Body

Crafted with a durable aluminium body, the machine offers stability and longevity. Designed to withstand intensive use, it ensures consistent performance for years to come.

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Janome Continental M17 Sewing & Embroidery Combination Machine

What's in the box?

  • Zigzag Foot A
  • Couching Foot PC-1
  • Couching Foot PC-2
  • Rolled Hem Foot D [2mm]
  • Zipper Foot E
  • CONCEAL® Zipper Foot Z
  • Satin Stitch Foot F
  • Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F2
  • Blind Hemming Foot G
  • Professional Grade Foot HP
  • Overcasting Foot M
  • 1/4˝ Seam Foot O
  • 1/4˝ Seam Foot without guide O
  • Embroidery Foot P
  • Positioning Marker Embroidery Foot PM
  • Darning Foot PD-H
  • Open-toe Darning Foot PD-H
  • Free Motion Quilting Closed-toe Foot QC
  • Free Motion Quilting Open-toe Foot QO
  • Free Motion Quilting Zigzag Foot QV
  • Ruler Work Foot QR
  • Variable Zigzag Open-toe Foot QZ
  • Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
  • Stabilizer Plate for Buttonhole Ft
  • Button Sewing Foot T
  • Button Shank Plate
  • Accurate Stitch Regulator
  • ASR Closed-toe Foot ASR-QC
  • ASR Clear-view Foot ASR-QV
  • ASR Open-toe Foot ASR-QO
  • ASR Ruler Work Foot ASR-QR
  • AcuFeed Dual Holder (twin)
  • AcuFeed Dual Foot AD (twin)
  • AcuFeed Dual Open Toe Foot UD (twin)
  • AcuFeed Dual Quilt Piecing Foot OD (twin)
  • AcuFeed Dual Ditch Quilting Foot SD (twin)
  • AcuFeed Professional Grade Foot HP2
  • AcuFeed Dual Holder (single)
  • AcuFeed Dual Foot VD (single)
  • AcuFeed Dual Zipper Foot ED (single)
  • Regular Needle Plate
  • Straight Stitch Needle Plate
  • Professional Grade Needle Plate HP
  • Optic Magnifier 20
  • Optic Magnifier 40
  • Optic Magnifier 60
  • Embroidery extension table
  • Embroidery Hoop RE46d 280 x 460 (inc template)
  • Embroidery Hoop SQ28d 280 x 280 (inc template)
  • Embroidery Hoop RE20d 140 x 200 (inc template)
  • Embroidery Hoop SQ10d 100 x 100 (inc template)
  • Magnetic Clamps x 8 (RE46d & SQ28d)
  • Special Bobbin Holder for embroidery
  • Bobbin Thread for Embroidery
  • Felt (320 x 320)
  • Felt (500 x 620)
  • Stabilizer (320 x 320)
  • Stabilizer (500 x 620)
  • 5 x Janome Plastic Bobbins
  • Needle Set
  • Lint Brush
  • Embroidery Scissors
  • Screwdriver
  • Seam Ripper
  • Quilting Guide Bar
  • Yarn Guide
  • 2 x Large Spool Holders
  • 2 x Small Spool Holders
  • 2 x Special Spool Holders
  • Spool Rest x 2
  • Net x 2
  • Sub Thread Guide Stick
  • Adjustable Knee Lifter
  • Touch Panel Stylus
  • Cloth Guide
  • Bobbin Holder Cleaner
  • At a Glance Stitch Charts
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Threading Guide Sticker
  • Protective Sticker
  • Protective Sticker Instruction
  • Power Cable
  • USB Cable
  • Large Foot Control
  • Thread Cutter Switch
  • Semi-hard Fabric Machine Cover
  • Accessory Case [zip-up, 3 storage levels]
  • BONUS Embroidery Quilting Kit includes
    • Embroidery Hoop ASQ27d 270 x 270 (inc template)
    • Magnetic Clamps x 8 (ASQ27d)
    • Artistic Digitizer Jr Software
Janome Continental M17 What's in the box
SKU CM17_Options
Brand Janome
Mechanical Warranty 1 Year
Computerised Warranty 5 Year
Machine Weight 20.1kg
Machine Height 354mm
Machine Length 1112mm
Machine Depth 712mm
Workspace 340mm x 140mm
Screen Size 10"
Screen Type LCD
Lighting Type LED
Number Of Lights 9
USB Port 2
Wi-Fi Enabled Yes
Thread Cutter Yes (Automatic)
Needle Threading Yes
Needle Up/Down Button Yes
Drop Feed Yes
Presser Foot Lift Button Yes
Start/Stop Button Yes
Reverse Button Yes
Auto-lock Stitch Button Yes
Stitch Selector On Screen
Foot Pressure Adjustment Yes (Automatic)
Adjustable Presser Foot Height Yes
Bobbin Winder Yes
Drop-in Bobbin Yes
Thread Sensor - Upper Yes
Thread Sensor - Bobbin Yes
Internal Memory 64MB
Wide Table Included No
Foot Controller Included Yes
Knee Lifter Compatible Yes (Included)
Case Included Yes (Semi Hard Fabric Cover)
Sewing Speed 1300SPM
Max Stitch Width 9mm
Max Stitch Length 5mm
Quick Reference Stitch Chart On Screen
Built-in Sewing Stitches 850
Buttonhole Type 1-Step
Built-in Buttonhole Stitches 13
Sewing Fonts 3
Sewing Basting Stitch Included Yes
Included Sewing Feet 35
Free-arm No
Pivot Function Yes
Feed Dogs 7
Stitch Elongation Yes
Stitch Tapering Yes
Mirror Image Stitches Yes
Floating Mode Yes
Custom Stitch Creation Yes
Max Embroidery Area 280mm x 460mm (11" x 18")
Max Embroidery Speed 1200 SPM
Embroidery Unit Weight 10.2kg
Hoops Included 4
Hoops Sizes 280mm x 460mm (11" x 18")
Hoops Sizes 280mm x 280mm (11" x 11")
Hoops Sizes 140mm x 200mm (5.5" x 8")
Hoops Sizes 100mm x 100mm (4" x 4")
Built-in Embroidery Designs 1230
Built-in Disney Embroidery Designs 0
Built-in Embroidery Fonts 10
Colour Sort Yes
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CM17_BundleA Continental M17 Machine with Bundle

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