Product Details
The Memory Craft 550E Limited Edition is our fabulous stand-alone embroidery machine and is a perfect partner to your Janome sewing machine.
Discover endless creative possibilities with the Janome MC550E Limited Edition—the ideal embroidery companion for personalising your sewing projects. With embroidery speeds of up to 860 stitches per minute, it’s both fast and user-friendly, making it the perfect partner for your Janome sewing machine.
The MC550E LE comes equipped with a built-in embroidery library featuring 180 designs, including timeless classics, floral alphabets, in-the-hoop monsters, and elegant Sashiko patterns. It also includes 6 fonts, giving you even more freedom to customise and enhance your projects. Designs can be easily imported via USB and edited directly on the machine using its advanced on-screen editing tools.
This model also includes an extra-wide extension table, giving you ample space to handle larger or more complex projects with ease.
BONUS: AcuStitch PC-compatible software, a USB flash drive loaded with 30 additional embroidery designs, and compatibility with the RE28b and larger RE36b hoops—perfect for showcasing the included designs.
Auto Thread Cutter & Built-in Needle Threader
Built-in Needle Threader
Threading the needle is quick and hassle-free with the built-in threader—perfect for reducing eye strain and saving time, especially on detailed projects or for users with limited dexterity.
Automatic Thread Cutter
With the touch of a button, the automatic thread cutter trims both top and bottom threads, speeding up your workflow and giving your projects a clean, professional finish without needing scissors.
Extra-Large Embroidery Area
With a generous maximum embroidery area of 200 x 360 mm (7.9 x 14.2 inches), the Janome MC500E Limited Edition lets you stitch large, intricate designs without the need to rehoop. This expansive workspace is ideal for creating detailed monograms, full jacket backs, home décor accents, and multi-motif layouts — all in a single hooping. Whether you're working on custom orders or personal projects, the extra space gives you the creative freedom and efficiency to bring your biggest embroidery ideas to life.
On-Screen Full-Colour LCD with Advanced Editing
The Janome MC500E Limited Edition features a bright full-colour LCD touchscreen that makes navigating and previewing designs easy and intuitive. Built-in editing tools let you resize, rotate, flip, drag & drop, arc, group, copy/paste, and even switch to single-colour sewing—all directly on the machine. No computer needed, just simple, hands-on customization right at your fingertips.
Extensive Built-In Designs & USB Import
The Janome MC500E Limited Edition comes pre-loaded with 180 built-in embroidery designs, including florals, borders, monograms, and decorative motifs—perfect for both beginners and seasoned embroiderers. For even more creative freedom, the built-in USB port allows you to easily import your own custom designs or download and use professionally digitized patterns from your favourite online sources. Whether you're personalising gifts, crafting unique apparel, or exploring new styles, the combination of built-in content and USB expandability gives you endless design possibilities right at your fingertips.
General Features
Maximum embroidery area 200 x 360mm (7.9 x 14.2 inches). Four hoops included
180 built-in designs plus large USB bonus designs
6 fonts plus 2 and 3 letter monogramming
Anti-kink thread guide
Easy to use large RE36b hoop
Patent pending hoop levers on RE36b hoop
Embroidery sewing speed: 400–860 SPM
Flexible stitch travelling (by units of 1, 10, 100, 500)
Auto return post thread break
Full colour LCD touchscreen
On-screen editing functions
Programmable jump thread trimming
USB port for importing & editing designs
Embroidery editor & AcuStitch (PC compatible software)
Embroidery format: JEF, JEF+ and JPX
Up to 200,000 stitches per design
Built-in needle threader
Auto return post thread break
Auto thread tension control
Auto thread cutter (scissors button)
Adjustable hoop positioning
Auto centre for designs
Your Janome sewing machine has a standard two-year warranty.
Presser Feet
852890000 Embroidery Foot P
Other accessories
859858007 Bobbin Holder Cleaner
864849207 Embroidery Editor/Installation Guide
864849001 Embroidery Editor CD-ROM
864805201 Extension Table 600mm x 400mm
864839008 Hoop RE36b (Inc. Template) 200 x 360mm
864802002 Hoop RE20b (Inc. Template) 140 x 200mm
864801001 Hoop SQ20b (Inc. Template) 200 x 200mm
864803003 Hoop SQ14b (Inc. Template) 140 x 140mm
802424004 Lint Brush
861805305 Magnets x 8
820832005 Screwdriver (Winged)
653802002 Screwdriver (3 Pronged)
846652607 Special Bobbin Holder for emb
822020307 Spool Cap (Large) x 2
822019004 Spool Cap (Small) x 2
202233006 Spool Holder Special x 2
809041004 Spool Pin Extra
860194002 Touch Pen Stylus
864848000 Instructional DVD
830315008 Power Lead
850403006 USB Cable
Bobbins x 5 (Plastic)
Instruction Book
Needle Set
Scissors (Small)