Automatic Needle Threader

Poor eyesight is no longer problem with this attribute! It’s effortless, pull down the needle threader, place your thread in the hook and in front of the needle, pull back and your needle is threaded!

Easy Set Drop-In Bobbin System with Automatic Thread Take-Up

The Top-Loading Drop-In Bobbin System makes it easy to change the bobbin when you run out. The Cover is clear so you can easily see if you are running out of bobbin thread. Janome's Bobbin System is Jam-Proof so you don't have to worry about your machine jamming if you sew off the edge of your project.

Drop Feed Capability

Free motion quilting to old fashion darning is easy with the drop-feed system. No hard to use darning plates, just push the drop feed switch over and the feed will drop.

Easy-To-Use Full Color Touch Screen

Everything on this machine is done with the Full Color Touch Screen, from machine settings to changing a thread color of a design.

Touch Screen Stitch Selection

To select a stitch simply press the Stitch to get to the stitch you want! The Stitches are organized into 9 groups to make it easy to choose what you want. Choose from Applique Stitches, Heirloom Stitches, Quilting Stitches, Satin Stitches, Bridge Stitches, Decorative Stitches, Long Stitches, Play Stitches, and even Pictograph Stitches! There are 200 Built-In Stitches (up to 9mm wide!) as well as 3 Built-In Alphabets and multiple modes (Utility, Decorative, etc.) built-in, making the possibilities endless! Since the machine is computerized you do not have to set the stitch length and width, the machine will do it automatically for you!

Make Stitch Adjustments On Screen

Making adjustments to stitches couldn't be easier! All Adjustments are Located on One Screen and are made by just Touching the Plus or Minus Buttons on the Screen! Make Adjustments to the Needle Drop Position, Stitch Length, Stitch Width, and Even the Elongation Ratio! The Janome 9850 allows you sew at an incredible 9mm Width (Most Machines Sew at 7mm or Below). All included sewing feet and many stitches built-in are made to sew at 9mm so you are ready to sew wide right out of the box!

Create Custom Pattern Stitches

The Janome 9850 has Built-In Letter and Number Stitches allowing you to sew quilt labels and more with your sewing machine. Upper-Case, Lower-Case, Numbers and Punctuation is all built into the machine as well as a 9mm Monogram Font! The Janome 9850 also gives you the ability to create your own chain of custom stitches, allowing you to give your projects more flair. Combine Standard Stitches with Lettering Stitches to sprinkle names into projects!

Create Custom Monograms

Start embroidering names onto pillows, blankets, towels, etc. with one of the 3 Built-In Embroidery Fonts right out of the box. Personalize anything you want. Just type in the name and press go.

Edit Custom Monograms

With no external software needed, the 9850 allows you to edit monograms right on the machine! Create arcs in your monograms, enlarge or shrink your monogram, or even rotate your monogram in the orientation you need.

Create Custom Framed Monogramming

The Janome 9850 makes it easy to personalize towels, hats and shirts with framed monogramming. Simply choose either 2 or 3 letter framed monograming, choose your frame, and input the desired letters, done. Everything is easily done right on the touch screen, and it even gives you a preview of the design.

Easily Choose Embroidery Designs

To select an Embroidery Design simply press the Icon of the design you want! The Designs are organized into 8 groups to make it easy to choose what you want. Choose from Favorite Designs, Geometric Designs, Pantry Designs, Monochrome Designs, Cross Stitch Designs, Fringe Designs, and Floral Alphabet Designs! There are 175 Built-In Designs as well as 3 Built-In Alphabets and multiple modes (Utility, Decorative, etc.) built-in, making the possibilities endless!

Easily Edit Embroidery Designs

The Janome 9850 Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine allows you to position your embroidery designs wherever you like on the hoop, rotate designs in 45° and 1° increments, mirror image designs, resize designs, add more embroidery designs and more.

Attaching the Embroidery Unit

With the Janome 9850 Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine, converting to embroidery mode is super easy. Simply slide on the Embroidery Unit, change the current foot to the Embroidery foot, and change the needle plate to the straight stitch plate for accurate embroidery and you're done!

Large Embdroidery Area

The Janome 9850 Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine comes with two hoops. One square hoop with a 5.5" Square Embroidery area with a Template Grid and a Larger hoop with a 7.9" x 6.7" embroidery area also with a Template Grid. The Generous Embroidery Field size allows you to embroider many designs available on the market with ease. Enjoy embroidering pillows, blankets, shirts and more!

Quick Flip-Up Stitch Chart

Located at the top of the machine is a convenient flip-up stitch panel that shows you all of the Built-In Stitches at a glance. It also tells you the corresponding stitch number that goes along with the sewing stitch that you have chosen. Lifting the top also exposes Sewing Foot Storage, the bobbin winder, the thread spool, thread tension and adjustable presser foot pressure dial.

Handy Function Buttons

The Handy Function Button Panel is extremely easy to use and provides the user with variety of functions. The Thread Cutter Button will cut the the top thread and bobbin thread with the touch of a button. The Reverse Button allows your machine to sew in reverse to reinforce stitching. The Lock Stitch Button finishes the stitch you are on so you do not finish with half a pattern and the Needle Up/Down brings your needle either up or down with the touch of a button. You can also use the Needle Up/Down Button to set your needle in the down position every time you finish a seam so you can easily pivot on your work. The Start/Stop button allows you to sew without using the foot control and if you press it and hold it down, it will sew very slowly; so you can be as exact as you want.

Automatic Tension

Forget about bad tension, it’s a thing of the past with auto-tension. Just place your material under the foot and sew; the machine will do the rest for you!

Auto-Declutch Bobbinwinder

No more fighting with old handwheels that won’t release! Just push the bobbinwinder to the right and the auto-declutch will automatically stop the needle from moving!

Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure

Occasionally bulky layers of fabric require additional pressure from the foot; sheer fabrics need less. The Janome 9850 lets you control precisely how firmly the foot is pressing on your fabric. There are 7 different settings so you can find the right setting for your material and get the same outcome every single time.

Extra-Long Free-Arm

Want to sew on Shirt Sleeves or Pants? No problem, simply remove the Free Arm and by sliding it to the left and you are ready to sew. The Janome 9850 has an Extra-Long Free Arm which is a Foot-Long, giving you ample space for anything needing a seam or project that needs doing.