Create Bigger, Bolder Embroidery Projects with the Janome MC550E
The Janome MC550E is an embroidery only machine designed for creators who want more space, more creative freedom, and professional-looking embroidery results. With its large embroidery area, intuitive touchscreen controls, and included embroidery software, the MC550E makes it easy to personalise garments, home décor, quilts, bags, and more. Whether you are starting your embroidery journey or upgrading to a machine with more capability, the MC550E combines Janome reliability with powerful embroidery features to help bring your ideas to life.

Key Features

200 x 360mm Embroidery Area
Create larger embroidery projects with fewer rehoopings thanks to the generous 200 x 360mm embroidery area. This large stitching field is perfect for jackets, quilt blocks, towel designs, and detailed embroidery projects that require extra room.
11cm x 5.2cm Full Colour LCD Touchscreen
The bright full colour LCD touchscreen gives you clear control over your embroidery designs and settings. Easily preview designs, edit layouts, adjust positioning, and navigate machine functions directly from the responsive on-screen display.


Built-in Superior Needle Threader
Enjoy fast and easy threading with the built-in needle threader. This one-action threading system helps reduce eye strain and frustration, making setup quicker and more convenient.
180 built-in designs
Start stitching straight away with 180 built-in embroidery designs included in the machine. From decorative motifs to classic embroidery patterns, there is plenty of inspiration ready to use straight out of the box.


6 embroidery font styles, 46 border designs + 102 stitch designs
Personalise your projects with a large range of built-in creative options, including six embroidery font styles, 46 border designs, and 102 stitch designs. These built-in patterns make it easy to customise garments, gifts, quilts, and home décor projects.
2 and 3 letter monogramming
Add elegant personalised touches with built-in 2 and 3 letter monogramming functions. Perfect for towels, bags, gifts, baby items, and custom embroidery projects.


5 Bright LED Lights in 3 Locations
The MC550E features five bright LED lights positioned in three key areas around the machine to illuminate your workspace. Improved visibility helps reduce shadows and makes detailed embroidery work easier and more comfortable.
Computerised automatic tension control
Achieve more consistent embroidery results with computerised automatic tension control. The machine automatically adjusts thread tension to help produce balanced, high-quality stitching across a wide range of fabrics and thread types.


Automatic thread cutter
Save time during embroidery with the automatic thread cutter. At the touch of a button, the machine trims the top and bobbin threads neatly for a cleaner and more efficient workflow.
Bobbin thread sensor
The built-in bobbin thread sensor alerts you when the bobbin thread is running low, helping reduce interruptions and preventing unfinished embroidery sections caused by an empty bobbin.


Easy set bobbin winder
Winding bobbins is quick and simple with the easy set bobbin winder. The convenient system helps streamline preparation so you can spend more time stitching and less time setting up.
Easy set top loading bobbin
The top loading bobbin system makes inserting and monitoring your bobbin simple and hassle-free. The clear bobbin cover allows you to quickly check your thread supply while embroidering.


Artistic Digitizer Jr Software Included in Box
Bring your creative ideas to life with the included Artistic Digitizer Jr software. This software allows you to edit embroidery designs, create layouts, and work with built-in fonts for even greater embroidery creativity.
On-screen editing functions
Edit designs directly on the machine using the built-in editing tools. Functions include enlarge/reduce, rotate, flip, drag and drop, copy and paste, grouping, corner layout, zoom, and single colour sewing for greater design flexibility.


Direct jump to desired stitch point
Quickly navigate to a specific stitch point within your design using the direct jump function. This makes it easier to correct mistakes, reposition stitching, or resume embroidery accurately after thread breaks.
Programmable jump thread trimming
Reduce excess jump threads with programmable jump thread trimming. This feature helps create cleaner embroidery results while reducing manual trimming during stitch-outs.


Adjustable hoop positioning
Fine tune embroidery placement with adjustable hoop positioning directly on-screen. Horizontal and vertical positioning controls help achieve more accurate design alignment before stitching begins.
Design transfer via direct PC link or USB stick
Transfer embroidery designs easily using either a direct PC connection or a USB stick. This gives you flexible options for importing and organising embroidery files.


Built-in memory up to 4MB
Store embroidery designs directly in the machine with the built-in 4MB memory. Save frequently used patterns for quick access whenever you need them.
Extra wide table included
The included extra wide extension table provides additional support and stability for larger embroidery projects. It creates a larger work surface to help improve comfort and handling while stitching.


Dust cover included
Protect your embroidery machine from dust and lint when not in use with the included dust cover, helping keep your machine clean and ready for your next project.
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Janome Memory Craft MC550E Embroidery Only Machine
What's in the box?
- Assorted Needle Set
- Bobbin Holder for Embroidery (High Tension)
- Embroidery Hoop RE36b (200mm x 360mm)
- Extra Wide Table 550E
- Large Screwdriver
- Lint Brush
- RE20b Embroidery Hoop
- Spool Holder (Large)
- Spool Holder (Small)
- Spool Holder (Special)
- SQ14b Embroidery Hoop (140mmx140mm)
- SQ20b Embroidery Hoop (200mmx200mm)
- Thread Snips
- Touch Panel Stylus
- Triangle Screwdriver
| SKU | MC550E_Options |
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| Brand | Janome |
| Products available | |
MC550E
| Janome Memory Craft 550E Embroidery Machine Only |
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