Janome HD9 Professional Sewing & Quilting Machine Details
The Janome HD9 Professional Sewing & Quilting Machine stands as a premium choice for sewists and quilters who require both speed and durability. With an impressive industrial-grade speed of 1,600 stitches per minute, this machine is engineered for serious projects, easily handling materials from quilting cotton to heavy canvas, leather, and denim without compromising stitch quality. Its powerful, high-torque motor effortlessly powers through multiple layers, maintaining precise, consistent stitches no matter the fabric's weight or thickness.
Designed with an expansive workspace, the HD9 offers 12 inches to the right of the needle, ideal for large projects such as quilts or draperies that require ample room to maneuver. The machine's M-Class bobbin provides an added advantage, holding up to 1.4 times more thread than standard bobbins. This larger capacity, combined with a side-loading design, minimizes interruptions and keeps you focused on the task. The HD9's dual-thread tension control further ensures flawless stitching across any material, with an independent bobbin winder motor that allows you to wind new bobbins without pausing your work.
The HD9's adjustable presser foot pressure offers control over various fabric types, enabling the seamless handling of both delicate silks and dense materials. This machine is also equipped with a semi-industrial needle system that guarantees the strength and durability needed for heavy-duty fabrics, reducing needle breaks and skipped stitches. Its extra-high presser foot lift allows you to easily handle bulkier layers, perfect for quilters and garment makers alike.
Despite its high-speed capabilities, the HD9 is engineered for smooth, quiet operation, including eight enclosed ball bearings in the main shaft of the machine, minimizing vibration for a more pleasing sewing experience. The combination of heavy-duty metal construction, spacious workspace, and professional-grade features makes the Janome HD9 a powerhouse for those who value efficiency and precision in their sewing projects.
Black Friday Bonus Bundle ($183 Value)
Your bonus accessory package with the Professional Sewing & Quilting Machine includes a 10-pack of metal bobbins, a ditch quilting foot, a bobbin case for free motion quilting, 1/4" ruler foot with straight stitch plate, 1/4" seam foot, and an ultra glide foot.
Streamlined Design
The Janome HD9 Professional Sewing & Quilting Machine features a spacious 12.25" by 7" bed area, offering ample room for large projects. This extended workspace is ideal for quilting, garment construction, and other intricate sewing tasks that require extra maneuverability. With approximately 8" of space to the right of the needle, handling bulky materials or multi-layered quilts becomes effortless, allowing you to focus on your creative process rather than adjusting fabric constantly. This large bed area also makes free-motion quilting and detailed work easier, giving you the freedom to rotate and shift fabric smoothly. Its streamlined design not only adds aesthetic appeal but also enhances user comfort and efficiency. The generous workspace combined with a high-speed, heavy-duty build makes this machine a versatile choice.
Function Buttons
The HD9 includes thoughtfully placed function buttons located for seamless operation. These function buttons are a testament to Janome's attention to detail, providing you with essential tools that simplify complex tasks. The dedicated button streamlines the bobbin-winding process. The independent bobbin winder motor lets you wind bobbins while continuing to sew. With a simple press, the Up/Down Needle Button lets you control the needle's position, setting it to stop either up or down when you pause. This feature is beneficial for pivoting corners, adjusting fabric, or making intricate stitches. The Speed Control Slider offers adjustable speed settings, giving you complete mastery over the sewing pace. Whether you need to work carefully on detailed tasks or quickly finish long seams, this slider adapts to your needs.
Industrial Pretension Threading | Highly Responsive Foot Control
The industrial pretension threading system provides an initial level of thread tension before it reaches the main tension discs, ensuring balanced, consistent tension for smooth, even stitches across any fabric type. This feature is especially beneficial when working with high-tensile or specialty threads, as it minimizes thread breakage and supports superior stitch quality.
The machine’s highly responsive foot control is designed to give sewists complete mastery over stitch speed. With the ability to seamlessly adjust from slow, detailed stitching to high-speed sewing, this foot pedal makes it easy to navigate intricate designs and long seams alike. Together, these features elevate the HD9’s performance to that of a professional, industrial-grade machine, allowing sewists to achieve polished, consistent results across a range of demanding projects.
Built Strong
The Janome HD9 is equipped with eight ball bearings strategically placed in the main shaft to ensure smooth, stable, and quiet operation even at high speeds. These ball bearings provide exceptional support, reducing vibration and wear on the machine, contributing to its long-lasting durability and consistent performance. By stabilizing the main shaft, the ball bearings also enhance stitch precision, allowing the HD9 to handle high-speed stitching (up to 1,600 stitches per minute) with remarkable accuracy. This engineering feature is particularly beneficial when working with thick or heavy materials, as it helps the machine maintain power and smoothness without compromising stitch quality.
Heavy Weight Thread Guide
The Heavy Weight Thread Guide on the Janome HD9 is engineered for easily handling thicker threads, making it ideal for heavy-duty sewing projects requiring extra strength and durability. This specialized thread guide allows you to use high-tensile threads, like upholstery or topstitching threads, without compromising tension consistency or stitch quality. The machine evenly distributes and guides the thread, reducing breakage and tangling. This feature is essential for sewists working with tough materials such as denim, canvas, or leather, as it ensures that each stitch is secure and even.
Sewing Through Leather
16 Layers of Denim
User-Friendly Features
The Janome HD9 is designed with user-friendly features that streamline your sewing experience, providing efficiency and control at your fingertips. The Thread Cutter Button is a simple yet invaluable feature that allows you to trim your thread with a single press. This saves time and keeps your workspace tidy, eliminating the need for scissors and letting you move quickly from one stitch line to the next. Located within easy reach, the Reverse Stitch Lever lets you easily reinforce stitches. By holding down the lever, you can quickly switch to reverse stitching to secure the beginning and end of your seams, adding strength and durability to your work. The clear, easy-to-read Stitch Length Display provides precise control over your stitch settings. With a quick glance, you can confirm your stitch length, making adjustments as needed for different fabric types or design preferences.
Six LED Lights
The Six LED Lights provide exceptional illumination, ensuring a well-lit workspace for every project. Strategically placed to cover the entire sewing area, these LEDs eliminate shadows and dark spots, giving you a clear view of each stitch, even on dark fabrics or intricate patterns. LED lighting is not only brighter but also cooler and more energy efficient than traditional bulbs, allowing you to work comfortably for extended periods without the machine heating up. This thoughtful lighting design enhances visibility and reduces eye strain, enabling you to sew confidently, day or night, with full control over every stitch.
1600 Stitches Per Minute
The 1600 Stitches Per Minute capability of the Janome HD9 Professional Sewing & Quilting Machine sets it apart as one of the fastest home sewing machines on the market, providing industrial-level speed for those who need efficiency and precision. With this remarkable stitch rate, you can power through large projects or production sewing, saving time without compromising on stitch quality. This high-speed performance is ideal for a wide range of projects, from quilting and garment construction to upholstery and home décor. Whether you're working on straight seams or detailed stitching, the HD9 maintains smooth, even stitches, ensuring professional results at top speed.
Retractable Thread Guide
The Retractable Thread Guide on the Janome HD9 is designed to provide versatility and support for various thread types and sewing styles. This thread guide extends and retracts effortlessly, allowing for optimal positioning based on the thread spool size and type, ensuring a smooth and even feed. When in use, the retractable thread guide helps prevent tangling and tension issues, especially when working with large or specialty threads, such as quilting or upholstery threads. When not needed, it retracts neatly into the machine, maintaining a streamlined, clutter-free workspace. This feature adds flexibility and control, accommodating the needs of diverse projects and helping to deliver consistent, professional-quality stitches.
Needle Threader
The Needle Threader is a time-saving feature that simplifies one of the most precise tasks in sewing. With a quick and easy threading mechanism, this tool effortlessly guides the thread through the eye of the needle, making setup a breeze—especially for users with limited dexterity or those working in low-light conditions. This built-in feature reduces eye strain and frustration, allowing you to focus on your sewing instead of spending time on the delicate task of manual threading. Simply position the thread and engage the needle threader to have your machine ready to go in seconds.
Side-Loading Jumbo Bobbin
Designed to maximize efficiency and minimize interruptions, this side-loading Jumbo Bobbin holds 40% more thread than standard bobbins, allowing you to sew longer stretches without frequent reloading—perfect for large-scale projects like quilts and heavy-duty fabrics. Encased in an all-metal bobbin case with a durable metal hook, it provides strength and stability, ensuring smooth and consistent stitching even through tough materials. The metal hook and bobbin rotate a full 360 degrees, allowing for continuous, jam-free operation and enhancing the machine's overall precision and reliability.
Independent Bobbin Winding Motor
The Independent Bobbin Winding Motor is a game-changer for efficient sewing. This separate motor allows you to wind bobbins while you continue stitching, eliminating downtime and ensuring uninterrupted workflow on complex projects. With this dedicated bobbin winder, you can keep sewing without pausing to refill bobbins, making it ideal for larger or time-sensitive projects like quilts, home décor, and heavy-duty sewing. This feature also allows for precise, evenly wound bobbins, as the motor is designed to wind at an optimal speed independently of your sewing.
Built-in Thread Cutters
This machine features both an automatic thread cutter button and a built-in manual thread cutter positioned conveniently for easy access. The automatic thread cutter button instantly trims the upper and lower threads with just one press, saving you time—no need to reach for scissors or manually snip threads. This is especially useful when working on projects that require frequent thread changes. The manual thread cutter is another practical feature, providing a quick option to cut threads directly at the machine without additional tools. These dual thread-cutting options make finishing seams smoother, cleaner, and more efficient, allowing you to focus on sewing with fewer interruptions and achieving a polished, professional look with every stitch.
11 lbs of Presser Foot Pressure
The 11 pounds of presser foot pressure is designed to provide firm, steady control over fabrics, ensuring even stitching across a wide variety of materials. This high level of pressure is particularly advantageous when working with thick or layered fabrics, such as denim, leather, canvas, or quilted materials, as it holds them securely in place, preventing shifting or bunching. With 11 lbs. of pressure, the presser foot keeps each layer perfectly aligned, allowing for precise and consistent stitch quality even at high speeds. This feature is invaluable for sewists who work on heavy-duty or complex projects that demand both accuracy and durability.
Janome HD9 Professional & Janome HD9 Professional Black Edition
Included Accessories
High-Speed Presser Foot, Straight Stitch Foot (Narrow), Hemmer Foot, Bobbins, Lint Brush, Spool Cap, Spool Net, Spool Holder, Large Screwdriver, Small Screwdriver, Cloth Guide, Needles, Oil, Knee Lifter, Accessory Box, Extra-Large Foot Control, and Instruction Manual.
25 Year Limited Warranty
Janome America, Inc. will ensure your machine's performance for 25 years from when the machine is purchased to the original purchaser. This warranty applies exclusively to normal household use. The product is covered for 25 years from the date of original purchase against defects in materials or workmanship, excluding electronic components. Circuit boards, step motors, and all other electronic or non-electronic pattern control units are warranted for 5 years from the date of purchase, while labor is covered for 1 year at no charge by an Authorized Janome Retailer.
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Key Features
- High Speed Straight Stitch-Only
- 1600 Stitches Per Minute
- Six LED Lights
- Heavy Weight Thread Guide
- 1.4X Larger Bobbin
- Eight Ball Bearings
- Built Strong
- Independent Bobbin Winding Motor
- Automatic Thread Cutter
- 12.25" by 7" Sewing Area
- Memorized Needle Up/Down
- Adjustable Knee Lift
- Foot Pressure Adjustment
- Built-in Needle Threader
- Speed Control Slider
- Up to 11lbs. of Presser Foot Pressure
- Maximum Stitch Length: 6mm
- Highly Responsive Foot Control
- Heavy Weight Thread Guide
- Industrial Pretension Threading
- Extra High Presser Foot Lift
Optional Accessories
Additional Information
- Machine Weight: 32 lbs. (14.5 kg)
- Machine Dimension: 19.6" L x 7.2" W x 12.7" H
- Needle System: HLx5
- Janome HD9 Brochure
Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
The Janome HD9 Professional Sewing & Quilting Machine stands as a premium choice for sewists and quilters who require both speed and durability. With an impressive industrial-grade speed of 1,600 stitches per minute, this machine is engineered for serious projects, easily handling materials from quilting cotton to heavy canvas, leather, and denim without compromising stitch quality. Its powerful, high-torque motor effortlessly powers through multiple layers, maintaining precise, consistent stitches no matter the fabric's weight or thickness.
Designed with an expansive workspace, the HD9 offers 12 inches to the right of the needle, ideal for large projects such as quilts or draperies that require ample room to maneuver. The machine's M-Class bobbin provides an added advantage, holding up to 1.4 times more thread than standard bobbins. This larger capacity, combined with a side-loading design, minimizes interruptions and keeps you focused on the task. The HD9's dual-thread tension control further ensures flawless stitching across any material, with an independent bobbin winder motor that allows you to wind new bobbins without pausing your work.
The HD9's adjustable presser foot pressure offers control over various fabric types, enabling the seamless handling of both delicate silks and dense materials. This machine is also equipped with a semi-industrial needle system that guarantees the strength and durability needed for heavy-duty fabrics, reducing needle breaks and skipped stitches. Its extra-high presser foot lift allows you to easily handle bulkier layers, perfect for quilters and garment makers alike.
Despite its high-speed capabilities, the HD9 is engineered for smooth, quiet operation, including eight enclosed ball bearings in the main shaft of the machine, minimizing vibration for a more pleasing sewing experience. The combination of heavy-duty metal construction, spacious workspace, and professional-grade features makes the Janome HD9 a powerhouse for those who value efficiency and precision in their sewing projects.
Black Friday Bonus Bundle ($183 Value)
Your bonus accessory package with the Professional Sewing & Quilting Machine includes a 10-pack of metal bobbins, a ditch quilting foot, a bobbin case for free motion quilting, 1/4" ruler foot with straight stitch plate, 1/4" seam foot, and an ultra glide foot.
Streamlined Design
The Janome HD9 Professional Sewing & Quilting Machine features a spacious 12.25" by 7" bed area, offering ample room for large projects. This extended workspace is ideal for quilting, garment construction, and other intricate sewing tasks that require extra maneuverability. With approximately 8" of space to the right of the needle, handling bulky materials or multi-layered quilts becomes effortless, allowing you to focus on your creative process rather than adjusting fabric constantly. This large bed area also makes free-motion quilting and detailed work easier, giving you the freedom to rotate and shift fabric smoothly. Its streamlined design not only adds aesthetic appeal but also enhances user comfort and efficiency. The generous workspace combined with a high-speed, heavy-duty build makes this machine a versatile choice.
Function Buttons
The HD9 includes thoughtfully placed function buttons located for seamless operation. These function buttons are a testament to Janome's attention to detail, providing you with essential tools that simplify complex tasks. The dedicated button streamlines the bobbin-winding process. The independent bobbin winder motor lets you wind bobbins while continuing to sew. With a simple press, the Up/Down Needle Button lets you control the needle's position, setting it to stop either up or down when you pause. This feature is beneficial for pivoting corners, adjusting fabric, or making intricate stitches. The Speed Control Slider offers adjustable speed settings, giving you complete mastery over the sewing pace. Whether you need to work carefully on detailed tasks or quickly finish long seams, this slider adapts to your needs.
Industrial Pretension Threading | Highly Responsive Foot Control
The industrial pretension threading system provides an initial level of thread tension before it reaches the main tension discs, ensuring balanced, consistent tension for smooth, even stitches across any fabric type. This feature is especially beneficial when working with high-tensile or specialty threads, as it minimizes thread breakage and supports superior stitch quality.
The machine’s highly responsive foot control is designed to give sewists complete mastery over stitch speed. With the ability to seamlessly adjust from slow, detailed stitching to high-speed sewing, this foot pedal makes it easy to navigate intricate designs and long seams alike. Together, these features elevate the HD9’s performance to that of a professional, industrial-grade machine, allowing sewists to achieve polished, consistent results across a range of demanding projects.
Built Strong
The Janome HD9 is equipped with eight ball bearings strategically placed in the main shaft to ensure smooth, stable, and quiet operation even at high speeds. These ball bearings provide exceptional support, reducing vibration and wear on the machine, contributing to its long-lasting durability and consistent performance. By stabilizing the main shaft, the ball bearings also enhance stitch precision, allowing the HD9 to handle high-speed stitching (up to 1,600 stitches per minute) with remarkable accuracy. This engineering feature is particularly beneficial when working with thick or heavy materials, as it helps the machine maintain power and smoothness without compromising stitch quality.
Heavy Weight Thread Guide
The Heavy Weight Thread Guide on the Janome HD9 is engineered for easily handling thicker threads, making it ideal for heavy-duty sewing projects requiring extra strength and durability. This specialized thread guide allows you to use high-tensile threads, like upholstery or topstitching threads, without compromising tension consistency or stitch quality. The machine evenly distributes and guides the thread, reducing breakage and tangling. This feature is essential for sewists working with tough materials such as denim, canvas, or leather, as it ensures that each stitch is secure and even.
Sewing Through Leather
16 Layers of Denim
User-Friendly Features
The Janome HD9 is designed with user-friendly features that streamline your sewing experience, providing efficiency and control at your fingertips. The Thread Cutter Button is a simple yet invaluable feature that allows you to trim your thread with a single press. This saves time and keeps your workspace tidy, eliminating the need for scissors and letting you move quickly from one stitch line to the next. Located within easy reach, the Reverse Stitch Lever lets you easily reinforce stitches. By holding down the lever, you can quickly switch to reverse stitching to secure the beginning and end of your seams, adding strength and durability to your work. The clear, easy-to-read Stitch Length Display provides precise control over your stitch settings. With a quick glance, you can confirm your stitch length, making adjustments as needed for different fabric types or design preferences.
Six LED Lights
The Six LED Lights provide exceptional illumination, ensuring a well-lit workspace for every project. Strategically placed to cover the entire sewing area, these LEDs eliminate shadows and dark spots, giving you a clear view of each stitch, even on dark fabrics or intricate patterns. LED lighting is not only brighter but also cooler and more energy efficient than traditional bulbs, allowing you to work comfortably for extended periods without the machine heating up. This thoughtful lighting design enhances visibility and reduces eye strain, enabling you to sew confidently, day or night, with full control over every stitch.
1600 Stitches Per Minute
The 1600 Stitches Per Minute capability of the Janome HD9 Professional Sewing & Quilting Machine sets it apart as one of the fastest home sewing machines on the market, providing industrial-level speed for those who need efficiency and precision. With this remarkable stitch rate, you can power through large projects or production sewing, saving time without compromising on stitch quality. This high-speed performance is ideal for a wide range of projects, from quilting and garment construction to upholstery and home décor. Whether you're working on straight seams or detailed stitching, the HD9 maintains smooth, even stitches, ensuring professional results at top speed.
Retractable Thread Guide
The Retractable Thread Guide on the Janome HD9 is designed to provide versatility and support for various thread types and sewing styles. This thread guide extends and retracts effortlessly, allowing for optimal positioning based on the thread spool size and type, ensuring a smooth and even feed. When in use, the retractable thread guide helps prevent tangling and tension issues, especially when working with large or specialty threads, such as quilting or upholstery threads. When not needed, it retracts neatly into the machine, maintaining a streamlined, clutter-free workspace. This feature adds flexibility and control, accommodating the needs of diverse projects and helping to deliver consistent, professional-quality stitches.
Needle Threader
The Needle Threader is a time-saving feature that simplifies one of the most precise tasks in sewing. With a quick and easy threading mechanism, this tool effortlessly guides the thread through the eye of the needle, making setup a breeze—especially for users with limited dexterity or those working in low-light conditions. This built-in feature reduces eye strain and frustration, allowing you to focus on your sewing instead of spending time on the delicate task of manual threading. Simply position the thread and engage the needle threader to have your machine ready to go in seconds.
Side-Loading Jumbo Bobbin
Designed to maximize efficiency and minimize interruptions, this side-loading Jumbo Bobbin holds 40% more thread than standard bobbins, allowing you to sew longer stretches without frequent reloading—perfect for large-scale projects like quilts and heavy-duty fabrics. Encased in an all-metal bobbin case with a durable metal hook, it provides strength and stability, ensuring smooth and consistent stitching even through tough materials. The metal hook and bobbin rotate a full 360 degrees, allowing for continuous, jam-free operation and enhancing the machine's overall precision and reliability.
Independent Bobbin Winding Motor
The Independent Bobbin Winding Motor is a game-changer for efficient sewing. This separate motor allows you to wind bobbins while you continue stitching, eliminating downtime and ensuring uninterrupted workflow on complex projects. With this dedicated bobbin winder, you can keep sewing without pausing to refill bobbins, making it ideal for larger or time-sensitive projects like quilts, home décor, and heavy-duty sewing. This feature also allows for precise, evenly wound bobbins, as the motor is designed to wind at an optimal speed independently of your sewing.
Built-in Thread Cutters
This machine features both an automatic thread cutter button and a built-in manual thread cutter positioned conveniently for easy access. The automatic thread cutter button instantly trims the upper and lower threads with just one press, saving you time—no need to reach for scissors or manually snip threads. This is especially useful when working on projects that require frequent thread changes. The manual thread cutter is another practical feature, providing a quick option to cut threads directly at the machine without additional tools. These dual thread-cutting options make finishing seams smoother, cleaner, and more efficient, allowing you to focus on sewing with fewer interruptions and achieving a polished, professional look with every stitch.
11 lbs of Presser Foot Pressure
The 11 pounds of presser foot pressure is designed to provide firm, steady control over fabrics, ensuring even stitching across a wide variety of materials. This high level of pressure is particularly advantageous when working with thick or layered fabrics, such as denim, leather, canvas, or quilted materials, as it holds them securely in place, preventing shifting or bunching. With 11 lbs. of pressure, the presser foot keeps each layer perfectly aligned, allowing for precise and consistent stitch quality even at high speeds. This feature is invaluable for sewists who work on heavy-duty or complex projects that demand both accuracy and durability.
Janome HD9 Professional & Janome HD9 Professional Black Edition
Included Accessories
High-Speed Presser Foot, Straight Stitch Foot (Narrow), Hemmer Foot, Bobbins, Lint Brush, Spool Cap, Spool Net, Spool Holder, Large Screwdriver, Small Screwdriver, Cloth Guide, Needles, Oil, Knee Lifter, Accessory Box, Extra-Large Foot Control, and Instruction Manual.
25 Year Limited Warranty
Janome America, Inc. will ensure your machine's performance for 25 years from when the machine is purchased to the original purchaser. This warranty applies exclusively to normal household use. The product is covered for 25 years from the date of original purchase against defects in materials or workmanship, excluding electronic components. Circuit boards, step motors, and all other electronic or non-electronic pattern control units are warranted for 5 years from the date of purchase, while labor is covered for 1 year at no charge by an Authorized Janome Retailer.
View Full Warranty
Key Features
- High Speed Straight Stitch-Only
- 1600 Stitches Per Minute
- Six LED Lights
- Heavy Weight Thread Guide
- 1.4X Larger Bobbin
- Eight Ball Bearings
- Built Strong
- Independent Bobbin Winding Motor
- Automatic Thread Cutter
- 12.25" by 7" Sewing Area
- Memorized Needle Up/Down
- Adjustable Knee Lift
- Foot Pressure Adjustment
- Built-in Needle Threader
- Speed Control Slider
- Up to 11lbs. of Presser Foot Pressure
- Maximum Stitch Length: 6mm
- Highly Responsive Foot Control
- Heavy Weight Thread Guide
- Industrial Pretension Threading
- Extra High Presser Foot Lift
Optional Accessories
Additional Information
- Machine Weight: 32 lbs. (14.5 kg)
- Machine Dimension: 19.6" L x 7.2" W x 12.7" H
- Needle System: HLx5
- Janome HD9 Brochure
Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
Janome HD9 Professional Sewing & Quilting Machine
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