This Janome computerised machine has the most powerful penetration and needle piercing capabilities in home sewing. This machine provides an expansive sewing area with 343mm (13.5”) to the right of the needle and a spacious height of 140mm (5.51”). With speeds of up to 1300 s.p.m, 450 built in stitches, 5 x alphabets, 13x buttonholes, floating mode to make sewing over thick seams a breeze, mirage stitch to create the illusion of standalone decorative stitches, this machine has everything for professional sewing. Additionally, the CM8 Professional has an automatic presser foot lift, pivot function, auto one-touch needle plate conversion, independent bobbin winding motor, optical bobbin monitoring, enhanced feed dog design, Acufeed Flex for flawless fabric feeding, knee lift for variable zig zag and Acuspark2 app available for smart phones/tablets for support and inspiration.