Is This Machine Right For You?
Expert insights for the Janome Skyline S5 Sewing Machine
This machine is great if you:
- Sew garments and crafts frequently
- Prefer computerized sewing machines
- Enjoy decorative stitch options
- Need reliable everyday sewing
- Want smooth sewing performance
This machine may NOT be ideal if you:
- Need embroidery capability
- Only sew occasionally
- Prefer mechanical machines
- Need industrial sewing speed
- Want a beginner machine
Why Many People Love This Machine
The Janome Skyline S5 Sewing Machine is known for its smooth stitching and dependable performance. Many sewists appreciate the variety of stitches and modern sewing features.
Popular Projects for This Machine
👕 Garment sewing
🏠 Home décor sewing
🎒 Bag making
✂️ Craft sewing
OUR RECOMMENDATION
"A versatile sewing machine for sewists who want reliable computerized sewing features and consistent results."
Key Features
- 170 Built-In Stitches
- 91 Needle Positions
- Maximum 9mm Stitch Width
- 6 Ultra-Bright LED lights
- Auto Tension System
- Backlit Digital LCD Screen
- Advanced Start/Stop Button
- Automatic Thread Cutter
- Easy Reverse Button
- Locking Stitch Button
- Memorized Needle Up/Down
- One-Step Plate Converter
- Superior Plus Feed System - 7 Piece Feed Dog
- Compatible with Accessories Listed for: Horizontal Rotary Hook, 9mm stitch width, High shank models WITHOUT AcuFeed
Recommended Accessories
Here are some accessories that will unlock even more features of your machine! Add these to your toolbox to expand your creative options and produce even more impressive results.
HD Roller Foot
1/4 Inch Ruler Foot
1/4 Inch Seam Foot
Lap-Seam Foot
Convertible Even Feed Foot Set
Standard Accessories
- 1/4" Seam Foot O (w/ Guide) 9mm
- Assorted Needle Set
- Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
- Blind Hem Foot G (9mm)
- Bobbin (Standard)
- Button Sewing Foot (9mm)
- Buttonhole Stabilizer Plate
- Darning Foot (CT) 9mm
- Even Feed Foot (9mm w/o AcuFeed)
- Foot Control C-1036
- Knee lifter
- Large Screwdriver
- Lint Brush
- Overcast Foot M (9mm)
- Quilting Guide Bar
- Quilting Guide Bar
- Rolled Hem Foot 2mm (9mm models)
- Satin Stitch Foot (9mm)
- Seam Ripper (unit)
- Spool Holder (Special)
- Straight Stitch Needle Plate
- Touch Panel Stylus
- Zig-Zag Foot (9mm)
- Zig-Zag Foot (Clear Plastic)
- Zipper Foot E (9mm)
Optional Accessories
- 1/4" Ruler Foot HS
- 1/4" Seam Foot O (w/o Guide) 9mm
- 10 Pack Bobbins
- 3-Way Cording Foot, 9mm
- 9-Hole Cording Foot
- Acufeed Ruffler (9mm)
- Applique Foot (9mm)
- Beading Foot (Narrow Groove) 9mm
- Beading Foot (Wide Groove) 9mm
- Binder Foot 9mm
- Black Trolley
- Blue Tip Needles
- Bobbin Holder for free motion quilting
- Border Guide Foot (9mm)
- Buttonhole Foot (transparent) 9mm
- Circular Sewing Attachment
- Clear View 1/4" Seam Foot (OM) 9mm
- Clear View Quilting Ft & Guide Set (9mm)
- Concealed Zipper Foot 9mm BP
- Convertible Even Feed Foot Set (9mm w/o AcuFeed)
- Darning Foot (OT) 9mm
- Ditch Quilting Foot 9mm
- Edge Guide Foot (9mm)
- Edge to Edge Ruler Template Set - High Shank
- Extra Large Foot Controller
- Extra Wide Table
- Finger Guard
- FMQ Closed Toe Foot (Non-AFL 9mm)
- FMQ Foot Set (Non-AFL 9mm)
- FMQ Holder (QB-S) for Non-AFL 9mm
- FMQ Open Toe Foot (Non-AFL 9mm)
- FMQ Zig-Zag Foot (Non-AFL 9mm)
- Free Motion Couching Foot (HS)
- Gathering Foot (9mm)
- HD Roller Foot
- Horizon Soft Case
- Insert Plate F
- Janome Square Bobbin Saver
- Lap-Seam Foot 9mm
- Left Bi-Level Foot (9mm)
- Long Quilting Guide Bar Set
- Needle Noter
- Needle Threader
- Open Toe Foot only (9mm w/o AcuFeed)
- Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot (9mm)
- Optic Magnifier Holder with 20x Lens
- Optic Magnifier Set 20/40/60
- Palm Quilting Paddles
- Pink and White Pincushion
- Pintucking Cord Guides (for Easy Set Bobbins)
- Pintucking Foot 9mm Narrow
- Pintucking Foot 9mm Wide
- Piping Foot (9mm)
- Piping Foot Narrow (9mm)
- Purple and White Pincushion
- Purple Tip Needle
- Quilt Binder Set (9mm)
- Quilting Accessory Kit
- Red Tip needle
- Remote Thread Cutter Switch
- Ribbon Sewing Guide
- Ribbon/Sequin Foot (9mm)
- Right Bi-Level Foot (9mm)
- Rolled Hem Foot 4mm (9mm models)
- Rolled Hem Foot 6mm (9mm models)
- Ruler Foot and Frame Quilting Foot Set
- Ruler Work Kit High Shank
- Skyline Accessory Case
- Spool Stand (2 threads)
- Spool Stand (5 Threads)
- Superior Ultra Glide Foot 9MM
- Taping Guide Foot 9mm
- Ultra Glide NP & Foot Set (9mm)
- Universal Sewing Table
- White and Red Pincushion
- Yellow and White Pincushion