How to Change the Presser Foot on the Janome 8200 QCP Sewing Machine

Learn How to Change the Presser Foot on the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8200 QCP Special Edition Sewing Machine.

The Janome 8200 is a 9mm high shank sewing machine. In addition to the standard snap-on feet, it also uses the AcuFeed system.

There are a number of things you can do to improve your sewing. One of those is to use the right presser foot for each particular sewing project. Which means there is a correct presser foot for every type of project!

Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8200 QCP Special Edition Sewing Machine

The machine that I use and am addressing in this tutorial is the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8200 QCP Special Edition Sewing Machine. That’s a long name for a sewing machine! I often refer to it as the Janome 8200 for that very reason. Anyway, these instructions apply to all Janome 9 mm sewing machines.

You can learn more about the Janome Memory Craft 8200 QCP Sewing Machine by clicking on the below button.

What is a 9mm sewing machine?

The 9mm references the maxium stitch width. Most sewing machines have a 5, 7 or 9mm maximum stitch width. The 8200 has a maximum stitch width of 9mm.

What is a “high shank” sewing machine?

The shank of a sewing machine is the metal rod that a presser foot attaches to. A high shank sewing machine has a shank that is about 1″ high. A low shank sewing machine has a shank that is about 1/2″ high.

While I’m explaining shanks. It’s appropriate for me to mention that sewing machines can be either high, low, or slanted shank. These shanks are made to use either snap-on, screw-on, or clip-on presser feet.

Supplies/Tools Needed

Of course, you’ll need your Janome 8200 sewing machine and:

screwdriver
presser foot holder
AcuFeed foot with foot holder (optional)

Video Tutorial

Feel free to follow along with my video tutorial on how to change the presser foot on the Janome 8200 sewing machine.

https://youtu.be/utG8ii90AL8

Change the Presser Foot

Safety first. The 8200 has a lockout key (button). Press this key to lockout the machine or simply turn the machine off. Pressing the lockout key will deactivate all buttons and keys. (To unlock, simply press the lockout key again.)
Raise the needle to its highest position.
Raise the presser foot lever.
Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder. The presser foot will simply drop off.
Then to attach a presser foot, place the presser foot so that the horizontal pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.

Remove the Foot Holder

It may be necessary for you to remove the foot holder. For example, if you want to use the AcuFeed feet, you’ll need to remove the foot holder. Be sure to have your machine’s screwdriver handy. Here’s how:

Raise the needle to its highest position
Raise the presser foot lever.
Use your machine’s screwdriver to loosen and remove the setscrew.
Remove the foot holder.

Attaching the Foot Holder

Raise the needle to the highest position.
Raise the presser foot lever.
Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear. Lining up the hole in the foot holder with the hole in the presser bar.
Tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver.

Note: It may be helpful to lower the presser foot when loosening and tightening the thumbscrew if you find it hard to access.

Attaching the Dual Feed Foot

Follow the above instructions to Remove the Foot Holder, then follow these steps to attach the Dual Feed Foot:

Attach the Dual Feed Foot to the Presser Bar from the rear.
Tighten the screw lightly with your fingers.
Push the dual feed link to engage it with the upper feed drive.
Lower the presser foot lifter.
Lower the needle to the lowest position by turning the handwheel.
Tighten the screw with the screwdriver.

How to Change the Presser Foot on the Janome 8200 QCP Sewing Machine