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Product Details
The 5270QDC is a jewel in the crown with exciting refined details for projects to shine.
With the knee lifter, you can keep both hands free for precise fabric control, making detailed sewing easier and more accurate. The included optic magnifiers ensure every stitch is clearly visible and perfectly placed. Whether you're finishing a late-night project or working in low light, the bright LED light keeps your workspace well illuminated so you can focus with ease. This is a machine made to add shine and creativity to every sewing project.
Key Specifications and Capabilities
The 5270QDC offers 270 built-in stitches that cover everything from basic utility stitches to decorative options. You can find these stitches in the control panel. It automatically sets the best width and length for each choice.
The machine has 12 buttonhole styles for different fabrics. It has a quick stitch selection on a screen. You can also save custom stitch combinations in its memory.
The 5270QDC includes 100 letters, numbers, and symbols built into the machine. These characters allow you to personalise projects with names, dates, or custom text without needing an embroidery module.
The machine has 88 European letters for accented characters. This allows for unique designs in monograms and labels in different languages. It also includes decorative stitches for various projects.
The 5270QDC uses computerised controls that simplify operation compared to mechanical machines. The control panel displays your selected stitch, width, and length settings clearly, removing guesswork from your sewing.
The interface allows real-time adjustments to stitch parameters for consistent sewing results across various projects and fabrics.
The computerised system also manages advanced features like the automatic thread cutter and the twin needle safety button. These functions work together through the control panel to protect your machine and improve your sewing efficiency.
Notable Features and Technology
The superior needle threader on the 5270QDC threads your needle automatically with minimal effort. Just follow the numbered thread guides on the machine. Then, turn on the threader mechanism to finish in seconds. This feature works reliably and eliminates the frustration of manually threading fine needles.
The easy set bobbin system has a top-loading design. You can drop the bobbin into place without pulling up the thread before sewing. The clear cover allows easy monitoring of thread supply while ensuring secure bobbin loading and smooth thread feeding.
The auto thread cutter built into the 5270QDC cuts both your top and bobbin threads with a single button press. You'll find the scissors button clearly marked on the control panel. Press it after finishing a seam, and the machine trims your threads cleanly at the fabric surface.
The thread cutter enhances efficiency and comfort by providing clean cuts without needing scissors during sewing projects.
The 5270QDC has three magnifiers (×20, ×40, ×60) and bright LED lights. This improves visibility and reduces eye strain. Great for precise sewing, especially on dark fabrics or in low light.
Quilting and Fabric Handling Enhancements
The knee lifter allows you to raise the presser foot using your knee instead of your hands. It allows hands-free fabric control for precise placement and movement while sewing.
The wide extension table provides extra workspace around the needle area. The flat bed surface enhances sewing by providing a stable area for large quilts, preventing fabric drag.
The extension table provides support for bulky projects and easily detaches for smaller tasks.
The foot pressure adjustment lets you change how firmly the presser foot holds your fabric. Light pressure is ideal for delicate fabrics, while heavier pressure suits thicker materials.
The Superior Feed System helps fabric move smoothly. You can adjust the stitch length and width. Speed control adds versatility for different fabric types. It also has Free Arm and Drop Feed Mechanisms.
The drop feed feature lowers the feed dogs below the needle plate. This lets you move fabric freely in any direction for quilting designs and decorative stitching. You control the fabric movement entirely with your hands when the feed dogs are down.
The free arm configuration allows you to sew tubular items like sleeves and trouser legs. Remove the extension table and flat bed attachment to access the narrow free arm. This setup works for hemming, adding cuffs, or repairing cylindrical projects.
The drop feed mechanism engages with a simple lever or switch. Raise the feed dogs back up when you need standard fabric feeding for regular seams and construction work.
User Controls and Sewing Convenience
You can sew without using a foot control thanks to the start/stop button on the front panel. This feature allows you to keep both hands on your fabric for better control. This is especially helpful when guiding material through complex stitches or working on detailed projects.
The speed control slider sits alongside the start/stop button and lets you adjust your maximum sewing speed. The machine's speed control helps both beginners and experienced sewers. It improves precision for techniques like topstitching and using difficult fabrics. It also has Needle Up/Down and Mirror Stitch functions.
The needle up/down function lets you set whether the needle stops in the raised or lowered position when you finish sewing. When set down, the needle stays in your fabric. This lets you turn corners easily without the material moving.
The mirror stitch function allows for horizontal flipping of stitches, ideal for symmetrical designs and easy to activate.
The top loading bobbin system sits beneath a clear cover plate on the machine bed. You can see your bobbin thread supply at a glance, which helps you avoid running out mid-seam.
Loading the bobbin is straightforward. You simply drop it into the bobbin case and thread it through the tension guide. The machine doesn't require you to pull up the bobbin thread before starting sewing—just thread the needle and begin.
The main threading path uses numbered guides that show you exactly where to route your thread. The automatic needle threader does the last step.
It pushes the thread through the needle eye. This helps you avoid straining your eyes. You don’t need steady hands, even in low lig
General Features
270 built-in stitches including 12 buttonholes, 100 letters, numbers and symbols, and 88 European letters
Superior needle threader
Auto thread cutter (scissors button)
Bright LED light
3 x optic magnifiers included (x20, x40, x60)
Easy set bobbin
Start/stop button
Foot pressure adjustment
Knee lifter
Wide extension table
Hard cover
Your Janome sewing machine has a standard two-year warranty.
Presser Feet
753801004 Automatic Buttonhole Foot (R)
825817009 Blind Hem Stitch Foot (G)
808852003 Zipper Foot (E)
822808008 Overcast Foot (M)
822801001 Overedge Foot (C) with brush
822804004 Satin Stitch Foot (F)
Quilting Foot Set
560406001 Seam Ripper
200318000 ¼” Seam Foot (O)
822020307 Spool Cap x 2 (Large)
200340001 Darning/Embroidery Foot (Open Toe)
822019004 Spool Cap x 2 (Small)
200339007 Even Feed Foot (Open Toe)+Guide
809041004 Spool Pin (Spare - Horizontal)
200137003 Satin Stich Foot (Open Toe F2)
832523007 Standard Zig Zag Foot (A)
200100100 Cloth Guide (T-Shape)
Other accessories
809801A10 Stitch Reference Chart
809809008 Stitch Reference Chart Holder
808401003 Extension Table (11” x 16”)
846811008 Knee Lifter
802424004 Lint Brush
102261103 Bobbins x 4 (Plastic)
858415005 Optic Magnifier (20) – with holder
C-1036 Foot Control
858415500 Optic Magnifier (40)
809861008 Instructional DVD
858415603 Optic Magnifier (60)
Instruction Manual
Needles (Assorted)
830315008 Power Cable
820832005 Screwdriver (Winged)
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