Skyline S6AE

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NEW MODEL

  • Premium Sewing
  • Workspace 210mm/8.3″
  • Sewing speed 1,000spm
  • AcuFeed System
  • 10.7Kg

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The Skyline S6AE has 196 built-in stitches, including 10 one-step buttonholes and 1 font (4 alphabets).  All sewists will enjoy the AcuFeed™ Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System and sewing speed up to 1,000 stitches per minute.  There are 6 LED lights over 3 locations, automatic thread cutter, superior needle threader version 2, 9mm decorative stitches and 7 levels of foot pressure.  The LCD screen has 8 direct stitch selection keys with your commonly used everyday stitches plus easy access to functions – stitch elongation, twin needle setting, mirror image, stitch start-over, machine lock and the set menu. Inside the machine lid is the stitch chart with stitches placed together for their functionality – buttonholes, satin stitches, quilting stitches, decorative stitches, alphabets, etc. An extra wide table is supplied in the machine carton as a standard accessory.

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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 

LCD with backlight

Built-in Stitches

196

Stitch Width

9mm

Buttonholes

10

Stitch Tapering Function

No

Needle Positions

91

Presser Foot Lift Button

No

Foot Pressure

Yes, dial 7 levels

Needle Threader

Yes, Superior Needle Threader V2

Upper Feed Device

AcuFeed System (twin type, single available as optional)

Lighting

6 bright white LED lights over 3 locations

Machine Ports

Remote thread cutter jack

Standard Sewing Feet

11

Extra Wide Table

Yes

Built-in Memory

No

Machine Size

Width 509 x Height 318 x Depth 220mm

Weight

10.7 Kg

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

personalise your machine functions via the Set Key

Fonts in Normal Sew

1 font (Block with 4 alphabets)

AcuFeed Balance Dial

Yes, when AcuFeed engaged allows you to adjust feed if the fabric is puckering on top or below 

Drop Feed

Yes

Superior Plus Feed System

New style 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 programmable thread cutter; cuts top & bobbin thread at the same time, pulling top thread to underside

New Style Thread Guide

This guide is located above the needle, designed for easier threading

Stop/Start Button

New colour is blue, using this button the user 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 safety function which locks the machine, should be activated when threading, changing the needle  or changing sewing foot

Reverse Button

Yes

Magnifier

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

Adjustable Knee Lifter

raises/lowers the sewing foot 

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

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
Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
Stabilizer Plate for B/hole Ft
Button Sewing Foot T
AcuFeed Holder (twin)
AcuFeed Foot AD (twin)
Straight Stitch Needle Plate
Janome Plastic Bobbins x 5
Needle Set [#14 sharp, purple tip, blue tip x 2, twin needle]
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 (C-1036)
Adjustable Knee Lifter
Extra Wide Table
Power Cable
Instruction Book
Instructional Video download
Semi-hard Fabric Machine Cover

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

FEET | ATTACHMENTS
Part Number Description
202125004 AcuFeed 1/4 Inch Quilt Piecing Foot OD (Twin)
202103006 AcuFeed Ditch Quilting Foot (Twin) SD
202149004 AcuFeed Open-toe Foot UD (Twin)
202102005 AcuFeed Straight Stitch Foot STD (Twin)
859833006 AcuFeed Holder (Single)
859835101 AcuFeed Foot VD (Single)
859838001 AcuFeed Zipper Foot ED (Single)
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 (for thick fabrics & over-sized buttons)
202135007 Circular Sewing Attachment
202089005 Clear View Quilting Foot and Guide Set OV (guides 1/4″ & ditch)
202085001 Cording Foot H (3 thread slots)
202506003 Cording Foot H2 [9 holes]
859813000 Custom Crafted Zig Zag Foot F2
202314002 Darning Foot (open-toe) PD-H
202087003 Ditch Quilting Foot S
202100003 Edge Guide Foot SE
202110006 Free-Motion Couching Foot Set FMC
202146001 Convertible Free-Motion Quilting Foot SET QB-S
202096005 Gathering Foot V
202418007 HD Roller Foot
202463007 Lap-Seam Foot LS
202130002 Optic Magnifiers with 1.2x  1.4x  1.6x Lenses BP
202400006 Optic Magnifier 20/1.2x Lenses BP
202213000 Pintucking Cord Guides (easy set bobbin models)
202093002 Pintucking Foot (wide) N1
202094003 Pintucking Foot (narrow) N2
202462006 Piping Foot (narrow) I2
202088004 Piping Foot I
859814001 1/4″ Seam Foot without guide O
202216003 Clear-view 1/4″ Seam Foot (9mm centre needle position) OM
202441009 1/4″ Ruler Foot (high shank 9mm/7mm)
202211008 Quilt Binder Set (easy set bobbin compatible) W1
202025003 Long Quilting Guide Bar SET (left & right)
200444408 Ribbon Sewing Guide (wide)
202090009 Ribbon/Sequin Foot RS
202081007 Rolled Hem Foot (4mm) D2
202080006 Rolled Hem Foot (6mm) D1
202095004 Ruffler RF
202293004 Sliding Guide Foot SG
202083009 Straight Stitch Foot ST
202310008 Taping Guide Foot TG
202091000 Ultra Glide Foot U
202201005 Ultra Glide Needle Plate & Ultra Glide Foot U SET
202144009 *CONCEAL® Zipper Foot Z  [* CONCEAL is a registered trademark of YKK Corporation]
200334002 Adjustable Zipper Foot (narrow, 3 needle positions)
BOBBIN CASE | NEEDLES | BOBBINS
Part Number Description
200445007 Bobbin Case for Free Motion Quilting & Hand-look Quilting
990109000 Janome Needle Size 9 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990111000 Janome Needle Size 11 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990112000 Janome Needle Size 12 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990114000 Janome Needle Size 14 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990116000 Janome Needle Size 16 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990118000 Janome Needle Size 18 (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
990100000 Janome Needle Mixed (15×1) Sharp [pack 5]
202122001 Janome Purple Tip Needles #14 BP [pack 5]
200346007 Janome Blue Tip Needles #11 BP [pack 5]
990416000 Janome Denim Needles #16 [pack 5]
990500000 Janome Top Stitch Needles #11/14 [mixed pack 5]
990600000 Janome Leather Needles #11/14/16 0mixed 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 5]
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 5]
5102048BL Organ Twin Needle – size 12/80  width 4mm
5105080BL Organ Universal Needle – size 12/80 [pack 5]
202010027 Janome Plastic Bobbins x 10 BP
202010038 Janome Plastic Bobbins x 5 BP
THREAD STANDS | TABLES + OTHER ITEMS
Part Number Description
863406009 Accessory Case
858417007 Large Foot Control
859429005 Spool Stand (2 threads) attaches to rear of machine
859430009 Spool Stand (5 threads) attachs to rear of machine
858418008 Thread Cutting Switch Unit (for use with large foot control)
494710003 Universal Table Stand with drawer & cut out (insert plate not included)
494407107 Insert Plate F for universal table stand
494709009 Universal side table stand (no hole)