Continental M17

At a glance…

Embroidery / Quilting / Sewing
Workspace 343mm/13.5″
Biggest Hoop 460mm x 280mm
Accurate Stitch Regulator
Sewing speed 1,300spm

2023 iF Design Award

This is our new top-of-the-line combo machine offering the highest levels of functionality and quality. While retaining all the traditional usability of Janome, the Continental M17 incorporates challenging new features and provides even greater comfort and luxury.

The largest sewing area in the industry matched the largest embroidery space. Quilting features now include stitch regulator with our NEW A.S.R. – Accurate Stitch Regulator and the Fastest Sewing speeds, are just a few of the many reasons to love this new model. Huge flat work-area 343mm (13.5″). Dual integrated touch screens: Edit, design and create on the large, 10.1″ LCD touchscreen, it is so easy to navigate; then when you’re ready to sew or embroider, the second screen, will allow you to fine-tune your stitches, tension, foot pressure, and more! Introducing new features such as the Thumb wheel function, means you can delicately control the needle position to finish those intricate sewing projects. 850 built-in stitches, including 13 buttonholes and alpha numeric fonts including 9mm lettering and numbers. Over 1,200 built-in embroidery designs and the largest embroidery hoop in the industry at 460mm x 280mm, opens up a whole new world of design capabilities. Five embroidery hoops to use with built-in designs from monogramming to sashiko and everything in between. Janome original features such as AcuFeed and QuiltBlockAdvisor are included, plus Artistic Digitizer JR software is supplied within the Bonus Embroidery Quilting Kit. Let the Continental M17 take you to the highest level of your creative abilities.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Additional information

Wireless Connectivity	Yes, via Laptop, PC, iPad, iPhone and Android devices.
Work Space	To the right of the needle: Width 343mm (13.5") Height 140mm (5.5")
Sewing Speed	up to 1300 stitches per minute
Pivot Function	Yes
Easy Change Needle Plate	Automatic one-touch replacement. Press needle plate icon on screen, the needle plate is electronically lifted, remove and attach required needle plate.
Machine Screen	Dual interactive touch screens. Adjust stitch settings, tension, foot height, plus lock & needle plate functions. Middle screen is easily accessible to quickly adjust any stitch settings.
Built-in Stitches	850
Stitch Width	9mm
Buttonholes	13
Stitch Tapering Function	Yes
Needle Positions	91
Presser Foot Lift Button	Yes
Foot Pressure	Yes, electronic automatic control
Embroidery Speed	Up to 1,200 stitches per minute.
Built-in Embroidery Designs	1,230
Maximum Embroidery Area	280mm x 460mm
Built-in Embroidery Fonts	10
Built-in Letter Monogramming	Yes, 2 & 3 letter monogramming, plus emblems, normal sew stitches and border designs.
Standard Embroidery Hoops	4 Standard Hoops (RE46d 280×460, SQ28d 280×280, RE20d 140×200, SQ10d 100×100) Plus Bonus AcuFil Quilting Hoop ASQ27d (270×270)
Needle Threader	Computerised automatic needle threader.
Upper Feed Device	Yes. This model comes with 7 Dual Feed feet (3 twin dual, 3 single dual & 1 professional dual)
Lighting	9 super white bright LED's in 4 locations across workarea.
Machine Ports	2 USB ports, 1 PC port, Thread cutter port
Standard Sewing Feet	35 including 4 Accurate Stitch Regulator Feet (closed-toe, open-toe, clear-view and Ruler Work)
Extra Wide Table	Optional
Built-in Memory	Up to 64MB
Machine Size with Emb Arm Attached	Length 1112mm x Height 354mm x Width 712mm (43.8" x 13.9" x 28")
Weight	Machine + Embroidery Unit = 30.3Kg
Free Arm Length	This is a flat-bed machine
Quick Reference Stitch Chart	Available on machine screen, handy at-a-glance stitch charts which can be safely stored on back of the machine storage bin; plus the FREE Janome APP called AcuAssist (iOS & android) has images of all built-in stitches for easy viewing. With a wireless connection to the machine send your chosen stitch to the machine from your device and stitch.
Sewing Applications	Yes, one of the modes available from the Home Menu.
Stitch Length	up to 5mm
Speed Control Slide	Yes
Stitch Elongation	Yes, up to 5 times on satin stitches.
Favourite Stitch	Yes, available on all stitches & buttonholes but not including alphabets and created stitches.
Mirror Image Stitches	Yes
Startover	Yes, when startover selected, stitch will reset to the beginning.
Bobbin Winder	Yes, independent bobbin winder. Able to wind a bobbin while sewing.
Set Menu	Personalize the machine functions via the Set Menu.
Fonts in Normal Sew	English & European alphabet: Block, Script, Broadway. Turkmen alphabet. Russian alphabet: 4 fonts + Cyrillic font.
AcuFeed Balance	Yes, on screen.
Drop Feed	When you raise the sewing foot the feed dogs automatically drop.
Superior Plus Feed System	7 piece feed dog, new style.
Needle Plate	Advanced needle plate markings for precision sewing with needle drop position, angle marks and sewing guides in front of the sewing foot. This model has 3 different needle plates – Standard, Straight Stitch and Professional Grade.
Thread Cutter	Automatic programmable thread cutter; cuts top & bobbin thread at the same time, pulling top thread to underside, consistent cut thread tail of 12mm. Also, standard with this model is the remote thread cutter switch activated by your foot. Remote thread cutter attaches to a base plate with the foot control.
Stop/Start Button	Able to 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, needle can remain in down position in fabric when stop sewing (default setting) or be programmed to stop in the up position.
Auto Lock-off Stitch button	Locks off your stitching at the push of button.
Lock Button	This is a safety function which locks the machine to activate easy change over needle plate, when threading, changing the needle or changing sewing foot.
Reverse Button	Yes.
Cloth Guide	The cloth guide attaches to the machine at the bobbin holder cover. It is a free standing attachment with a manual adjustment slide.
Magnifier	Yes, the set of 3 AcuView Optic Magnifiers™ (1.2, 1.4, 1.6 lens) are supplied with the machine.
Adjustable Knee Lifter	Yes, electronic.
Variable Zig Zag	Free motion stitching using zig zag stitch. The stitch width is controlled by the knee lift. Great for thread art or creative free motion work.
Embroidery Unit	The embroidery unit is a gantry style unit which attaches to the left end of the machine. This unit can also be utilised as an extended work-area; with the touch of a button, you can move the hoop connector to the top of the embroidery arm from its default lowest position.
Upper Thread Sensor	Yes
Bobbin Thread Sensor	Yes, optical.
Real-time Monitoring of needle position during embroidery stitch-out	Yes, able to see on embroidery screen, the needle position as it embroiders a design.
Embroidery Hoops	RE46d 280mm x 460mm SQ28d 280mm x 280mm RE20d 140mm x 200mm SQ10d 100mm x 100mm ASQ27d 270mm x 270mm
Software & APP's	PC software is downloadable for Stitch Composer / Screen Saver Tool / Quilt Block Advisor (Windows only). 5 FREE Janome APP's available from APP Store or Google Play. (Embroidery-Link, AcuAssist, AcuSketch, AcuSetter & ScreenSaverTool)
Storage	Janome accessory case. In the top of the machine. At the top right back of the machine. Inside the embroidery table front and rear panels.
Carry Handle	Short handle folds neatly behind the top cover of the machine + hand holes are built-in on each end of the machine base to safely move the machine.
Janome Accessory Carrying Case	Provided with the machine is a Janome branded accessory case with 3 specially moulded trays, to store the majority of the accessories supplied with this machine.
Foot Control	Large Style with base to fit supplied thread cutter switch
Internal Frame	Rigid die-cast aluminium frame for stable sewing at high speeds
Multi-language	15 languages – English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Norwegian & Czech.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

· 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 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

· Spool Holder (large) x 2

· Spool Holder (small) x 2

· Spool Holder (special) x 2

· 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

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

FEET \| ATTACHMENTS
Part Number	Description
202102005	AcuFeed Straight Stitch Foot STD [dual feed]
202086002	Applique Foot AP
202097006	Beading Foot (narrow groove) L1
202098007	Beading Foot (wide groove) L2
202461005	Bi-level Foot BL
202099008	Binder Foot W
202084000	Border Guide Foot FB
202082008	Buttonhole Foot B
202199009	Large Buttonhole Foot & Stabilizer Plate LR [thick fabric/large buttons]
202135007	Circular Sewing Attachment
202085001	Cording Foot H
202506003	Cording Foot H2 [9 holes]
202087003	Ditch Quilting Foot S
202100003	Edge Guide Foot SE
202110006	Free-Motion Couching Foot Set FMC
202096005	Gathering Foot V
202463007	Lap-seam Foot LS
202213000	Pintucking Cord Guides [ESB]
202094003	Pintucking Foot (narrow) N2
202093002	Pintucking Foot (wide) N1
202088004	Piping Foot I
202462006	Piping Foot – narrow I2
202211008	Quilt Binder Set (easy set bobbin compatible) W1
202089005	Clear View Quilting Foot and Guide Set OV
200444408	Ribbon Sewing Guide
202090009	Ribbon/Sequin Foot RS
202080006	Rolled Hem Foot (6mm) D1
202081007	Rolled Hem Foot (4mm) D2
202418007	HD Roller Foot [high shank]
202095004	Ruffler RF
202293004	Sliding Guide Foot SG
202083009	Straight Stitch Foot ST
202310008	Taping Guide Foot TG
202091000	Ultra Glide Foot U
202431006	Ultra Glide Needle Plate ＆ Ultra Glide Foot U

NEEDLES
Part Number	Description
862402301	Needle Holder [use for all needles]
990211000	Janome Ballpoint Needle #11 [pack 5]
990212000	Janome Ballpoint Needle #12 [pack 5]
990214000	Janome Ballpoint Needle #14 [pack 5]
200346007	Janome Blue Tip Needles #11 BP [pack 5]
990416000	Janome Denim Needles #16 [pack 5]
990600000	Janome Leather Needles #11/14/16 [pack 5]
202122001	Janome Purple Tip Needles #14 BP [pack 5]
990314000	Janome Red Tip Needles #14 [pack 5]
990100000	Janome Sharp Needle Mixed (15×1) [pack 5]
990109000	Janome Sharp Needle Size 9 (15×1) [pack 5]
990111000	Janome Sharp Needle Size 11 (15×1) [pack 5]
990112000	Janome Sharp Needle Size 12 (15×1) [pack 5]
990114000	Janome Sharp Needle Size 14 (15×1) [pack 5]
990116000	Janome Sharp Needle Size 16 (15×1) [pack 5]
990500000	Janome Top Stitch Needles #11/14 (bigger eye) [pack 5]
820828008	Janome Twin Needle (2mm) sharp
5117075BL	Organ Embroidery Anti Glue Needle – size 11/75 [pack 5] multi-directional stitching
5506000BL	Organ Microtex Needle – size 8/60 x 3 \| size 9/70 x 2 [slim sharp point] [mixed pack]
5430000BL	Organ Quilting Needle – size 11/75 x 3 \| size 14/90 x 2 [pack 5]
5102057BL	Organ Stretch Twin Needle – size 11/75 width 4mm
5116000BL	Organ Titanium Needle – size 11/75 x 2 \| size 12/80 x 2 \| size 14/90 x 1 [mixed pack]
5102048BL	Organ Twin Needle – size 12/80 width 4mm
5105080BL	Organ Universal Needle – size 12/80 [pack 5]

THREADS \| BOBBINS \| TABLES \| SOFTWARE, etc
Part Number	Description
202433008	Bobbin Holder for free quilting and hand-look stitching
868405003	Spool Stand (5 threads)
202010027	Plastic Bobbins x 10 BP
202010038	Plastic Bobbins x 5 BP
200920001	Janome Polyester Embroidery Thread No. 1
200920104	Janome Polyester Embroidery Thread No. 2
200920207	Janome Polyester Embroidery Thread No. 3
200901006	Janome Metallic Thread Set (12 reels 250m)
200921781	Janome Bobbin Thread white 300m
200921792	Janome Bobbin Thread white 1000m
J-208-16C	Janome Bobbin Thread white 1600m
J-209	Janome Bobbin Thread black 300m
J-209-1	Janome Bobbin Thread black 800m
869411407	A.S.R. Case (empty, branded Janome)
868404002	Extra Wide Table with Drawer
494719002	Universal Free-standing Table excl. plate
494411104	Plate K [CM17] for universal free-standing table
494709009	Universal free-standing side table (no machine cut-out)
202390002	Janome Artistic Digitizer (complete full software)
202410009	Janome Artistic Digitizer UPGRADE from JR to Full version
202419008	Janome AcuStitch software