Meet the Janome Memory Craft 1000 — your compact, go-anywhere sewing and embroidery partner

Whether you’re already a confident sewist or just dipping your toes into machine embroidery, this clever two-in-one machine makes it wonderfully simple. With a quick release of the swing-out embroidery arm, you can transform it from a regular sewing machine into an embroidery powerhouse. Close the carriage, and you’re right back to everyday stitching. Easy, intuitive, and beautifully flexible.

Despite its compact size, the Memory Craft 1000 packs an impressive punch. You’ll enjoy a comfortable workspace, bright LED lighting, a clear HD colour touchscreen, and Janome’s signature stitch quality. With 300 sewing stitches, 12 buttonholes, numerical alphabets, and a maximum speed of 860 stitches per minute, your creative possibilities open up fast.

When it’s time to embroider, you’ve got 241 built-in designs, on-screen editing, and a smooth 660-spm embroidery speed. The standard 140mm x 140mm hoop gets you started, and optional hoops (including free-arm styles) help you personalise just about anything—from cuffs and pockets to home décor and gifts.

Other helpful features include a superior needle threader, magnetic change-out needle plates, trace & baste functions, optical bobbin sensors, free-arm sewing, and memory space for storing your favourite creations. Plus, the machine’s QR-code help system gives you instant access to guides and manuals right from the screen.

The Memory Craft 1000 gives you the freedom to create wherever inspiration strikes—compact enough to take along, powerful enough to bring your ideas to life.

Sewing Highlights

Wide Stitch Selection: With 300 built-in stitches and 15 buttonhole styles, you’ll have no shortage of choices for all kinds of projects.

Intuitive Touchscreen: The vibrant 70.1mm x 52.6mm full-colour screen makes stitch selection and adjustments simple and clear.

Built-In Conveniences: Features like a needle threader, automatic thread cutter, and speed control slider make sewing smooth and stress-free.

Free Arm Functionality: Just remove the front panel to switch to free arm mode—perfect for sewing sleeves, cuffs, and other tricky spots.

Embroidery Features

Pre-Loaded Designs & Fonts: The MC1000 comes ready to create, with 241 built-in embroidery patterns and 17 fonts (including English, Japanese, and Russian).

Embroidery Space: Includes a 140mm x 140mm hoop, with additional optional sizes for more flexibility.

On-Screen Editing Tools: Resize, rotate, mirror, and reposition your designs with easy touch controls—resize from 80% to 120% and rotate in fine 1° or bold 45° steps.

Jump Thread Trimming: Save time with automatic trimming of jump threads mid-design, so you spend less time with scissors.

Software Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Janome’s free Embroidery Editor software, and the optional Artistic Digitizer for more advanced customisation. Both available via QR Code

Why the MC1000 Is a Smart Choice

If you're after a machine that handles both sewing and embroidery without overwhelming you with complexity, the MC1000 delivers. It’s compact but feature-rich, and perfect for both beginners and seasoned creators who want to grow their skills without growing their machine footprint.

Have questions or curious about how it compares to other models? We are here and happy to help!