Janome Skyline S5 Anniversary Edition Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine

A modern sensibility meets the comforts of convenience. The Janome Skyline S5 Anniversary Edition includes the premium features required to take your sewing and quilting to an entirely new level. A spacious bed provides ample room for larger quilting and home decor projects, while its easy convenience features like an Automatic Thread Cutter and Memorized Needle Up/Down save you valuable time and make your sewing easier. This computerized machine delivers top-of-the-line features at a practical, mid-level price point. Take your creative sewing to new heights with the Skyline S5.

Key features

• 8.25 x 4.7 in. workspace to the right of the needle, per Janome, for piecing and quilting larger projects
• 170 built-in stitches, including 10 one-step buttonholes, with 91 needle positions
• 9 mm maximum stitch width for satin stitches and wide decorative work
• Superior Feed System Plus (SFS+) with a 7-piece feed dog
• One-step plate converter to switch between the zigzag and the included straight-stitch needle plate
• Time-Saving Automations: Streamline your workflow using the built-in Automatic Thread Cutter, manual speed slider control, and locking stitch security button.
• Memorized needle up/down for pivoting at corners
• Knee lifter and extra-high presser foot to keep both hands on the fabric and clear thicker layers
• Automatic thread tension, a backlit LCD screen and 6 ultra-bright LEDs

Good to know

• Premium Features at a Mid-Range Price: Get access to luxury features like a knee lifter, advanced rotary hook system, and computerized stitch memory without paying an elite boutique price tag.
• Out-of-the-Box Value Expansion: The special Anniversary Edition bundle packs high-end accessories right into the package, keeping your workspace flexible.

Who the Skyline S5 is for

• Quilters who want more room than a standard machine offers: 8.25 x 4.7 in. per Janome
• Sewists who like hands-free control: knee lifter, automatic thread cutter, memorized needle up/down and a start/stop button
• Garment and décor sewists who use wide satin and decorative stitches

Not the best fit if you need

• Embroidery: the S5 is sewing-only. See the Janome Skyline S9 or Janome MC9850
• A simpler first machine: our Janome beginner guide covers the Skyline S3 and other starting points
• Longarm-scale quilting: see our throat space guide

Included accessories

Per Janome's product page and instruction book:

• Extension Table
• Semi-Hard Fabric Cover
• Knee Lifter
• Zigzag Foot A
• Zig-Zag Foot (clear plastic)
• Rolled Hem Foot D
• Zipper Foot E
• Satin Stitch Foot F
• Blind Hem Foot G
• Overcast Foot M
• 1/4 Inch Seam Foot O (with guide)
• Darning Foot
• Even Feed Foot
• Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
• Button Sewing Foot T
• Buttonhole Stabilizer Plate
• Straight Stitch Needle Plate
• Quilting Guide Bar
• Touch Panel Stylus
• Assorted Needle Set
• Bobbins
• Spool Holders (large, small and special)
• Large Screwdriver
• Lint Brush
• Seam Ripper
• Foot Control
• Instruction Book and Instructional DVD

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Can I switch the needle plate quickly without tools?

Yes. The Skyline S5 has Janome's one-step plate converter, so you can swap between the zigzag plate and the included straight-stitch plate without a screwdriver.

How big is the workspace?

Janome lists 8.25 in. wide by 4.7 in. high to the right of the needle, with an overall footprint of 19 x 12.5 x 9.25 in.

What bobbins does it use?

Janome's instruction book specifies 'J' plastic bobbins for the horizontal hook. Our bobbin sizes guide explains why the right bobbin matters.

Does it come with a walking foot?

Janome includes an Even Feed Foot. Our walking foot vs built-in dual feed guide explains when to use it.

Helpful guides

• Best premium sewing machines for beginners
• Best sewing machine for quilting beginners
• How to replace a needle plate
• Fixing tension problems