

Janome MC9480QC Professional
Learn more about the Janome MC9480QC Professional
Designed for quilters
The Janome Memory Craft 9450 QCP was launched in 2018. We are very excited to now announce the arrival of the JANOME MC9480 QC PROFESSIONAL to take your Sewing and Quilting to the ‘next level’!
A.S.R. Accurate Stitch Regulator™
The Janome Accurate Stitch Regulator System includes four feet: closed-toe, open-toe, clear view, and the exclusive ruler work foot so that all of your free-motion needs are covered. With the added benefit of being able to set the sensitivity of the sensor; you can adjust the regulation as your skills build.
AcuFeed Flex™
The detachable AcuFeed Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System is the best on the market. AcuFeed Flex perfectly guides your fabric from the top and bottom. Perfect for quilts, plaids, and any sewing requiring precise control.
Professional Grade Needleplate, HP foot & HP2 Foot
Utilize these narrow gauge industrial-type feet for curves and precise topstitching. They provide excellent ease of control and superior visibility. They are sized perfectly for creating 1/4" seams, achieving accurate stitches, and perfect starts on any type of fabric.
Automatic Presser Foot Lift
The presser foot lift on the machine automatically lifts the presser foot after a thread cut. This feature can be set to raise at the end of any seam, with the needle in the down position for easy pivoting.
Cloth Guide
The cloth guide snaps into the bed of the machine around the free arm and can be used even with an extension table attached. Use this guide to make perfectly even wide hems.
Extension Table Included
Utilize the included extra wide extension table to provide extra space for large applications.
Stitches & Options
Choose from 400 different stitches on the MC9480 and 11 buttonholes. There is also a fantastic array of standard feet and accessories, including a Cloth guide, an Extra wide table, a dust cover, and included Stitch Composer software
Retractable Sewing Light
The retractable Sewing Light and nine Ultra Bright LED lamps are everything you need for a shadow-free workspace. The retractable sewing light pulls out to give direct light in the needle area, and the nine LEDs illuminate the bed area.
Superior Needle Threader 2
Threading could not be easier. Set your thread, push the lever, release, and sew. The Enhanced Superior Needle Threader's advanced design feeds the thread through the eye of the needle.
9mm stitch width
The Stitch up to 9mm wide stitches - the extra width makes all of your decorative stitches bolder, broader, and more distinct.
AcuSpark2
AcuSpark2 App provides machine learning & support. Simply scan the QR code on the screen of your machine with the app to see information about the stitch, recommended presser feet, adjustment tips, and more.
Extra Storage
Utilise the double accessory bins plus upper storage on the machine. There are specially designed trays for holding presser feet, bobbins, needles and more.
Three Included Needle Plates
Sewists constantly strive for perfection in their sewing, even as they tackle various fabric types and styles.
Ergonomic Design
The sewing head and needle area are sleek and trim so you can easily see as you work.
Advanced Touchscreen
The advanced LCD touchscreen shows all of the information you need to sew with ease. Select new stitches and memorise your favorites for quick access.
Stitch Composer: Create Your Own Designs
Create your own stitch patterns from scratch! The program is easy to use, and transferring stitches to your machine is easy using the built-in USB port.
Precision Markings
The Patented Needle Plate Markings on these Horizon Memory Craft machines provide comprehensive measurements right under the needle so that the pivots points and angle lines are right where you need them to be.
One Step™ Needle Plate Conversion
The One Step Plate Converter allows for no screws or tools. Simply push the lever to release the plate and snap a new one in place. The MC9480 comes with three standard needle plates: The Standard Zig Zag, Straight Stitch and the Professional ¼” Needle Plate.
Memorised Piecing
The Memorised Quilt Seaming feature on the MC9480 memorises the length of your seams. When sewing, the machine will stop exactly where it should for each quilt seam.
Main Features:
- Locking on/off button for the beginning of quilt stitches
- 9-hole cording foot
- Floating mode for advanced detail work
- Dials for fine tuning stitch width & length
- AcuSpark 2 (QR code app) for learning & support
- PC software stitch composer (downloadable from global site via QR code on the instruction manual)
- A.S.R.™ (Accurate Stitch Regulator)
- Detachable AcuFeed™ Flex layered fabric feeding system
- Professional Grade Foot (HP-2) & needle plate. (3 plates included)
- 400 stitches including 4 alphabets. Stitch tapering & mirage stitch
- Straight Stitch Needle Plate 862817118
- ASR-QR Ruler Work Foot (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- ASR-QC Closed-Toe Foot (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- Needle Plate - Professional Grade
- Cosmetic Case (Resin) (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- Instruction Book
- ASR-QO Open-Toe Foot (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- Set Of Needles
- Quick Start Guide
- 1/4" Seam Foot with Guide O 859814012
- Lint Brush
- Rolled Hem Foot (D)
- Knee Lifter
- Overedge Foot (M) Category D 859810007
- ASR-QV Clear View Foot (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- Bobbins x 4 (Plastic)
- AcuFeed Flex Professional Grade Foot HP2 865522008
- A.S.R. USB Cable for Stitch regulator (Continental M8 & MC9480QCP)
- Custom Crafted ZigZag Foot (Open Toe) Category D 859813000
- Automatic buttonhole foot R
- Blind Stitch Foot (G) Category D 859807001
- Button Sewing Foot (T) Category D 859811008
- Button sewing shank
- Cloth guide
- Darning/Embroidery Foot (PD-H) Open Toe
- Dual Feed Foot (AD) (Twin)
- Embroidery/Darning Foot (PD-H) Category D 859839002
- Foot Control
- Free Motion Quilting Foot - Closed Toe (QC)
- Free Motion Quilting Foot - Open Toe (QO)
- Free Motion Quilting Zigzag Foot (QV)
- Power Cable
- Professional Grade Foot (HP)
- Quilting Guide Bar
- Remote Thread Cutter Plate
- Remote Thread Cutter Unit
- Ruler Work Foot (QR)
- Satin Stitch Foot (F) Category D 859806011
- Screwdriver (Winged)
- 1/4" Seam Foot Without Guide O 202313104
- Seam Ripper
- Semi-Rigid Fabric Cover
- Spool Cap (small)
- Spool Caps (Large)
- Spool Holder (special)
- Stabiliser Plate For Buttonhole Foot
- Standard Foot (A) Category D
- Stylus
- Variable Zigzag Foot
- Zipper Foot (E)
- Fully computerised with freearm
- 400 built-in stitches
- Monogramming - 4 font Inc. (9mm Block letters & numbers)
- Maximum Stitch Width: 9mm (91 needle positions)
- Maximum Stitch Length: 5mm
- Maximum Sewing Speed 1060spm – Straight Stitch
- Maximum Sewing Speed 1000spm – Zigzag Stitch
- Minimum Sewing Speed – 60spm
- Maximum Bobbin Winder Speed 1,600rpm
- 11 Auto 1 step Buttonholes
- Mirror Image (Horizontal)
- Stitch composer
- Auto Lock Key
- Tapering function
- Horizontal Full Rotary Hook
- Face Plate – Openable
- Automatic Presser Foot Pressure (Fabric Thickness Detection)
- A.S.R.™ (Accurate Stitch Regulator)
- AcuSpark 2 (Application for Tablets)
- AcuFeed System – Removeable Type, Twin & Single
- Floating Mode
- Mirage Stitches
- Top Cover (Flip – up Type)
- Cover – Semi-Rigid (Black)
- Speed Control Slider
- Remote Thread - Cutter Port
- Favourite stitch adjustment
- Pattern elongation - up to 5 times
- Top Loading – Category D 9mm (High Shank)
- Automatic tension
- Screen Type – LCD with Backlight, 108 x 64.8mm High -Def Colour TFT LCD (5”)
- Upper and lower thread sensors
- Built-in Superior Needle Threader 2, Manual
- Automatic Thread Cutter (Scissors Button)
- Remote thread cutter port
- Easy Change Needle Plate (One Touch)
- Built-in AcuFeed system
- Feed Dogs – 7 Piece (same as CM7P)
- Drop Feed – manual + Drop Feed Sensor
- Pivot Feature (Automatic Foot Up)
- Memory for Stitch & Alphabet – 3mb Memory
- Start/stop button
- Automatic Presser Foot Lifter
- Adjustable foot pressure
- Twin needle capability
- Work space - Length 280mm x Height 120mm (11” x 4.7”)
- LED Lights 9 in total – in 4 Places
- Retractable high light
- Free arm/flat bed
- Carry handle - folding type
- Spool pin horizontal
- USB Port (for use with USB stick - NOT direct link)
- Language Setting – 16 Languages
- Worldwide voltage
- Origin - Made in Taiwan
- Weight 13.7kg approx
- Machine dimensions W 535mm x H 326mm x D 243mm