Janome Memory Craft 550E Embroidery Machine
- 7.9 x 14.2 inch embroidery field
- 180 built-in designs, 6 fonts
- 400 to 860 stitches per minute
- 4 hoops plus an extra wide table
- Auto jump thread trim, return after thread break
- USB import, AcuStitch software download
- 25-year mechanical, 2-year electrical, 1-year labor warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A strong stand-alone embroidery machine for large designs, with four hoops and a wide table included. It does not sew, so it pairs with a separate sewing machine.
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ASIN: B0CY3BY6D7Category: Embroidery Machines
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Overview
A large hoop with magnetic clips and lever locks gives this Janome Memory Craft a long embroidery field for jacket backs and quilt blocks. The color touchscreen handles editing, and the machine trims jump threads and returns to the break point on its own.
The large hoop and on-screen editing cover big projects without stitching designs in sections. It is an embroidery-only machine, described as a companion to a sewing machine, and it takes a lot of table space.
Who it's for
Crafters who already own a sewing machine and want a dedicated embroidery unit with a big field. Someone shopping for a single combo machine should look at sewing and embroidery models.
Pros and cons
- Very large embroidery field
- Four hoops included
- Rich on-screen editing tools
- Trims jump threads automatically
- Embroidery only, no sewing
- PC software is a separate download
Performance notes
Large designs stitch in one hooping, which avoids alignment errors from rehooping. Magnetic clips and hoop levers hold fabric tight across the long field, which limits puckering at the far end.
Specifications
| Brand | Janome |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 11.6 kg |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 23.9"D x 13.43"W x 11.54"H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Embroidery speed | 400-860 stitches per minute |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal, Plastic |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 4 hoops, extra wide table, embroidery foot P, bobbin and holder, needles, screwdrivers, lint brush, stylus, USB flash drive with designs, power cord, manual |
| Hoops included | RE36b 7.9 x 14.2 in, SQ20b 7.9 x 7.9 in, RE20b 5.5 x 7.9 in, SQ14b 5.5 x 5.5 in |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 25 year mechanical, 2 year electrical, 1 year labor |
| Other details | |
| Embroidery area | 7.9 x 14.2 inches |
| Built in designs | 180 |
| Display | Color LCD touchscreen |
| Fonts | 6, with 2 and 3 letter monogramming |
| Editing | Enlarge, reduce, rotate, flip, arc, combine, copy, group, corner layout, zoom |
| Automatic features | Jump thread trim, auto return after thread break |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Janome Memory Craft 550E machine itself?
The listing gives 23.9 inches deep, 13.43 inches wide and 11.54 inches high, with a weight of 11.6 kg.
Can the Janome Memory Craft 550E sew regular seams?
No. Janome describes it as a stand-alone embroidery machine and a companion to your sewing machine.
Which hoops come with the Janome Memory Craft 550E?
RE36b, SQ20b, RE20b and SQ14b, plus an extra wide table.
Can I import my own designs into the Janome Memory Craft 550E?
Yes. Designs import through USB and can be edited on screen.