Skyline S5

At a glance…

  • Premium Sewing
  • 8.3″ Workspace
  • Sewing speed 1,000SPM
  • Easy change needle plate
  • Weight 10.2Kg

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This machine has been designed for every type of sewing – everyday projects, home décor, high fashion, patchwork and quilting. The Skyline S5 has a 210mm wide x 120mm high workarea to the right of the needle giving you plenty of room to cope with those larger projects. With a great range of 170 stitches including a choice of 10 styles of buttonholes plus 4 alphabets, the Skyline S5 offers creativity for every sewing project. Just flip up the top cover on the machine to view the huge variety of 9mm wide stitch styles available. The stitch quality is excellent even at speeds of 1000 stitches per minute whilst the special built-in features will help you cope with almost any sewing challenge. Pivot on corners with the needle up/down feature, control the maximum sewing speed for precision work, trim off threads with the built-in automatic thread cutter, thread the needle automatically, whatever you need, to make sewing easier, the Skyline S5 is the machine for you.

Instructional Video CLICK HERE

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Additional information

Work Space

210mm (8.3") x 120mm (4.7")

Sewing Speed

up to 1000 stitches per minute

Pivot Function

No

Easy Change Needle Plate

Yes

Machine Screen 

Backlit black & white LCD screen

Built-in Stitches

170

Stitch Width

9mm

Buttonholes

10

Stitch Tapering Function

No

Needle Positions

91

Presser Foot Lift Button

No

Foot Pressure

Yes

Embroidery Speed

N/A

Needle Threader

Yes

Upper Feed Device

No

Lighting

6 white LED lights

Machine Ports

Remote thread cutter jack

Standard Sewing Feet

11

Extra Wide Table

Optional

Built-in Memory

No

Machine Size

W504 x H316 x D236mm

Weight

10.2Kg

Free Arm Length

100mm from needle

Embossed Measures

Yes, on the sewing bed 

Quick Reference Stitch Chart

in lid of machine

Stitch Length

up to 5mm

Speed Control Slide

Yes

Stitch Elongation

Yes x5  

Favourite Stitch

No

Mirror Image Stitches

Yes

Startover

Yes, stitch will reset back to the beginning. 

Bobbin Winder

Yes

Set Menu

Yes

Fonts in Normal Sew

1 font (Block with 4 alphabets)

AcuFeed Balance Dial

No

Drop Feed

Yes

Superior Plus Feed System

7 piece feed dog; no more fabric slipping, puckering and 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

Thread Cutter

automatic thread cutter; cuts top & bobbin thread at the same time, pulling top thread to underside

Stop/Start Button

can sew without foot control. Hold button when start sewing & machine sews slow, same at end of sewing press & hold button & machine will sew slow

Needle Up/Down Function

you can set this function, needle can remain in down position in fabric when stop sewing or in up position

Auto Lock-off Stitch button

locks off your stitching at the push of  button

Lock Button

a safely function which locks the machine, should be activated when threading, changing the needle  or changing sewing foot

Reverse Button

Yes

AcuGuide Cloth Guide

No

Magnifier

Optional, set of 3 AcuView magnifiers™ (1.2, 1.4, 1.6 lens) 

Adjustable Knee Lifter

raises/lowers the sewing foot 

Variable Zig Zag

No

Max. Stitches per Design

N/A

Upper Thread Sensor

No

Bobbin Thread Sensor

No

Software

No

Storage

large accessory box gives you front & under the free arm storage 

Carry Handle

long handle slots neatly around the top of machine 

Janome Accessory Carrying Case

No, optional   

Foot Control

Yes

Internal Frame

rigid die-cast aluminium frame for stable sewing at high speeds

Multi-language

No

Description

Description

This machine has been designed for every type of sewing – everyday projects, home décor, high fashion, patchwork and quilting. The Skyline S5 has a 210mm wide x 120mm high workarea to the right of the needle giving you plenty of room to cope with those larger projects. With a great range of 170 stitches including a choice of 10 styles of buttonholes plus 4 alphabets, the Skyline S5 offers creativity for every sewing project. Just flip up the top cover on the machine to view the huge variety of 9mm wide stitch styles available. The stitch quality is excellent even at speeds of 1000 stitches per minute whilst the special built-in features will help you cope with almost any sewing challenge. Pivot on corners with the needle up/down feature, control the maximum sewing speed for precision work, trim off threads with the built-in automatic thread cutter, thread the needle automatically, whatever you need, to make sewing easier, the Skyline S5 is the machine for you.

Instructional Video CLICK HERE

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STANDARD ACCESSORIES

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

·         Zigzag Foot A
·         Rolled Hem Foot D
·         Zipper Foot E
·         Satin Stitch Foot F
·         Blind Hemming Foot G
·         Overedge Foot M
·         1/4˝ Seam Foot O
·         Darning Foot PD-H
·         Even Feed Foot including Quilting Guide Bar
·         Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
·         Stabilizer Plate for B/hole Ft
·         Button Sewing Foot T
·         Straight Stitch Needle Plate
·         Janome Plastic Bobbins x 5
·         Needle Set
·         Additional Spool Pin
·         Screwdriver (lge)
·         Lint Brush
·         Seam Ripper
·         Quilting Guide Bar
·         Spool Holder (large) x 2
·         Spool Holder (small) x 2
·         Spool Holder (special) x 2
·         Touch Panel Stylus
·         Foot Control
·         Adjustable Knee Lifter
·         Power Cable
·         Instruction Book
·         Instructional Video (see Video link above on this page)
·         Semi-hard Fabric Machine Cover

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Part Number Description
202086002 Applique Foot AP
202082008 Buttonhole Foot B
202083009 Straight Stitch Foot ST
859813000 Open-toe Satin Stitch Foot F2
202084000 Border Guide Foot FB
202085001 Cording Foot H
202088004 Piping Foot I
202081007 Rolled Hem Foot (4mm) D2
202080006 Rolled Hem Foot (6mm) D1
202087003 Ditch Quilting Foot S
202089005 Clear View Quilting Foot and Guide Set OV
202090009 Ribbon/Sequin Foot RS
202096005 Gathering Foot V
202094003 Pintucking Foot (narrow) N2
202093002 Pintucking Foot (wide) N1
202097006 Beading Foot (narrow groove) L1
202098007 Beading Foot (wide groove) L2
202144009 Concealed Zipper Foot Z
202095004 Ruffler RF
202091000 Ultra Glide Foot U
202099008 Binder Foot W
202100003 Edge Guide Foot SE
202110006 Free-Motion Couching Foot Set FMC
202135007 Circular Sewing Attachment
200444408 Ribbon Sewing Guide (wide)
202201005 Ultra Glide Needle Plate &Ultra Glide Foot U
202199009 Large Buttonhole Foot & Stabilizer Plate LR
202213000 Pintucking Cord Guides for easy set bobbin models
202211008 Quilt Binder Set (easy set bobbin compatible) W1
202293004 Sliding Guide Foot SG
202310008 Taping Guide Foot TG
990109000 Needle Size 9 (15×1) Sharp
990111000 Needle Size 11 (15×1) Sharp
990112000 Needle Size 12 (15×1) Sharp
990114000 Needle Size 14 (15×1) Sharp
990116000 Needle Size 16 (15×1) Sharp
990118000 Needle Size 18 (15×1) Sharp
990100000 Needle Mixed (15×1) Sharp
202122001 Purple Tip Needles #14 BP
200346007 Blue Tip Needles #11 BP
990416000 Denim Needles #16
990500000 Top Stitch Needles #11/14
990600000 Leather Needles #11/14/16
820828008 Twin Needle (2mm) sharp
200130002 Optic Magnifiers with 1.2x  1.4x  1.6x Lenses BP
859429005 Spool Stand (2 threads)
859430009 Spool Stand (5 threads)
202010027 Plastic Bobbins x 10 BP
202010038 Plastic Bobbins x 5 BP
494710003 Universal Table Stand excl. plate
494407107 Plate F for universal table stand
494709009 Universal side table stand (no hole)
863414000 Extra Wide Table