Janome Memory Craft 500E broderimaskine

Turn a plain denim jacket into a personalized masterpiece with intricate floral embroidery, or add a monogram to a set of luxury towels for a client. The Janome Memory Craft 500E is a dedicated embroidery machine that empowers home-based entrepreneurs, passionate hobbyists, and creative professionals to bring their designs to life with precision and ease. With a spacious 280 x 200 mm embroidery area, you can tackle large projects without rehooping, while the vibrant color LCD touchscreen makes editing and selecting designs intuitive.

Key specifications

• Maximum embroidery area: 280 x 200 mm (11 x 7.9 inches)
• Built-in designs: 160, plus 6 monogramming fonts (English & Japanese)
• Maximum speed: 860 stitches per minute
• Display: Color LCD touchscreen for on-screen editing
• Connectivity: USB host and client ports
• Included hoops: RE28b (280x200mm), SQ20b (200x200mm), RE20b (200x140mm)
• Editing functions: Resize, rotate, flip, arc, combine, copy, group, zoom, drag & drop
• Automatic thread cutter with programmable jump thread trimming
• Lighting: 5 LED lights in 3 locations for clear visibility
• Superior needle threader and top loading full rotary hook bobbin
• Embroidery file formats: JEF, JEF+, JPX
• Thread sensors for upper and bobbin threads
• Work space: 303.5 x 120 mm (11.9 x 4.7 inches)

Why choose it

The Memory Craft 500E stands out for its generous embroidery field and advanced editing capabilities, allowing you to customize designs directly on the machine without a computer. The large color touchscreen provides a clear view of your designs, and the automatic thread cutter saves time. With 160 built-in designs and 6 fonts, you have plenty of options to start creating immediately. The USB connectivity makes it easy to import your own designs, and the superior needle threader reduces eye strain. Whether you are personalizing gifts, starting a small embroidery business, or exploring creative projects, this machine delivers professional results.

Ideal use cases

• Home-based embroidery businesses: create custom monograms, logos, and designs for clients.
• Personalizing clothing, towels, bags, and home décor.
• Quilters and crafters who want to add intricate embroidery to their projects.
• Educational settings for teaching embroidery techniques.

Good to know

The machine comes with three hoops to accommodate different project sizes, and the work space provides ample room for maneuvering fabric. The top loading bobbin system is easy to access, and the thread sensors alert you when thread is running low. The Memory Craft 500E is compatible with Janome's AcuTools software for additional design management. Note that this is a dedicated embroidery machine and does not perform regular sewing functions.