Janome Skyline S3 Sewing Machine

I've had this beauty about a week and I have already finished three garments out of Lotta Jansdottir's book. This machine is so efficient it makes sewing a breeze. I also love the automatic thread cutter. Less mess, beautiful stitching, no broken thread, so fabric shifting under the foot, all in all. It's worth every penny!

ETA: I've had this for four years now and it's still a beautiful machine. I have a small childrensware business so I put in a lot of hours on it every week. I've seen denim, chiffon, 12 layers of tulle+brocade, knits, etc. 10/10 Ive only had this for a few weeks now, but I am impressed. It sewed silk gauze like a dream, and through 16 layers of medium weight linen just as easily as two. The foot pedal is incredibly responsive as well. I think the UI is easy enough for even a beginner to figure out, and you can switch to a straight or zigzag with just the touch of a button. It's very quiet during use, and thanks to that very heavy weight it doesn't so much as vibrate even going full blast. The feed is nice and smooth too. I let my young daughter "help" sew a few scrap pieces and she was getting nice even lines with very little manipulation. It also handles curves with ease. I do agree though that the bobbin winder could use some improvement. I don't have near as much trouble with mine, but every now and then it winds a bit loose.

Love this machine so far. Very sturdy and does so much more than I know to use at present. It is fun to learn as I go.

I love Janome she sews like expected.

This Janome machine is wonderful - really delivers standard stitches as well as decorative ones. It comes with a cover (dust cover) that does not allow for the carrying handle to fit through it. So if you transport your machine, you need to do so without the cover.

lol.. this one scared me! How silly I was to put off using my first fully computerized sewing machine. It’s so easy and just like a new toy, I can’t wait to sew on it! OH, and the extra wide throat is such a plus when quilting.

I do love Janome Sewing Machines, and so, the decision to buy the Skyline S3 as an upgrade from my smaller Janome model was not a difficult one. The reviews were great and it seemed to have all I was looking for. Delivery was fast. I received it a day early, in fact. And the machine is wonderful. My suggestion for a beginning sewer would be to start with a little bit smaller, portable machine. But, for an intermediate/skilled seamstress/sewer, this Skyline S3 is perfect. My sewing history is long and varied. I learned to sew at age 8 on my mom's Singer in the 60s! Since then I've sewn adult and children's clothing, all levels of ability; lightweight curtains, table runners, etc.; I've done quilting; clothing alterations; made dolls, carry bags, fabric books, facemasks (a first, this year!), and all sorts of miscellaneous fabric related items. The Skyline S3 does everything I wanted a machine to do, without an extremely hefty price tag. Several things I appreciate about this machine are: Moderate size; Handles thicker fabrics; Feed dog can be lowered for free motion quilting; Optional presser foot or machine push button for start/stop sewing; Automatic thread cutter; Plenty of programmable decorative stitches (without being overwhelming); Fast and easy buttonholes. Stitching is a dream - it's smooth and quiet. I just want to sew all day!! Highly recommend the Janome Skyline S3.

This is my third janome.. I love this one just as much as the more expensive one… very strong sewing machine