Janome · Embroidery only · 7.9 × 7.9 in
Janome Memory Craft 400E review: specs, pros, cons & who it’s for
- Embroidery field
- 7.9 × 7.9 in (200 × 200 mm)
- Machine type
- Embroidery only
- Built-in designs
- 160
- Max speed
- 860 spm
- Design transfer
- USB
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The short verdict
Choose it ifBeginners who want a large square field and plan to grow into bigger designs, and are comfortable with USB.
Skip it ifAnyone wanting wireless transfer, lots of built-in fonts, or PES files without conversion.
Overview
The Memory Craft 400E is Janome’s embroidery-only machine with a 7.9 × 7.9 inch maximum embroidery size. Janome lists 160 built-in designs, 6 fonts, speeds up to 860 stitches per minute and USB design transfer.
Janome’s page lists the SQ20b (200 × 200 mm) and RE20b (140 × 200 mm) hoops, and in places also an SQ14b, so confirm the hoop set with your dealer. The native format is JEF, so buy designs in JEF or convert them with software.
It is a well-known non-Brother option for people who have outgrown 5 × 7. Janome sells through dealers and lists no price online, so compare dealer support and warranty as well as price.
Janome Memory Craft 400E specifications
| Machine type | Embroidery only |
|---|---|
| Max embroidery field | 200 × 200 mm (7.9 × 7.9 in) |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 160 |
| Built-in fonts | 6 |
| Max embroidery speed | 860 stitches per minute |
| Display | Full-color LCD touchscreen |
| Design transfer | USB |
| Native file format | JEF |
| Notable features | SQ20b (200 × 200 mm) and RE20b (140 × 200 mm) hoops; Janome’s page also lists an SQ14b |
| Status | Listed on the manufacturer site |
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Large 200 × 200 mm field
- Up to 860 spm
- At least two hoops included
Limitations
- USB only, no wireless
- Only 6 built-in fonts
- JEF format: buy or convert designs accordingly
Janome Memory Craft 400E7.9 × 7.9 in · Embroidery only
Check price on Amazon ↗Will your designs fit?
The 7.9 × 7.9 in label is rounded. The real limit is 200 × 200 mm. Measure the stitched design, not the fabric or the outside of the hoop, and remember a design can sometimes fit after a 90° rotation. Use the hoop fit checker with this machine preselected.
How it compares
The machines below are the closest alternatives by field size and workflow.
| Model | Field | Type | Designs | Max speed | Transfer | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janome Memory Craft 400E | 7.9 × 7.9 in | Embroidery only | 160 | 860 spm | USB | Check price ↗ |
| Brother NQ1700E | 6 × 10 in | Embroidery only | 258 | 850 spm | USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app | Check price ↗ |
| bernette 70 DECO | 6.3 × 10.2 in | Embroidery only | 208 | 850 spm | USB | Check price ↗ |
| Brother PE900 | 5 × 7 in | Embroidery only | 193 | 650 spm | USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app | Check price ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What size designs can the Janome Memory Craft 400E embroider?
Janome lists a maximum embroidery field of 200 × 200 mm (about 7.9 × 7.9 in), marketed as 7.9 × 7.9 in. A design must fit inside that field; a larger design needs splitting in software and re-hooping, or a machine with a bigger field.
Can the Janome Memory Craft 400E sew as well as embroider?
No. The Janome Memory Craft 400E is embroidery-only. It stitches designs in a hoop but does not replace a sewing machine for seams, hems or repairs.
How do you get designs onto the Janome Memory Craft 400E?
Janome lists these transfer options: USB. The native format is JEF. Always check that a purchased design is supplied in a compatible format and at a size that fits the 7.9 × 7.9 in field.
How many built-in designs does the Janome Memory Craft 400E have?
Janome lists 160 built-in embroidery designs and 6 built-in lettering fonts. Built-in designs are enough for first projects; most people eventually buy or download additional designs.
Is the Janome Memory Craft 400E good for beginners?
Beginners who want a large square field and plan to grow into bigger designs, and are comfortable with USB. It is less suited to: anyone wanting wireless transfer, lots of built-in fonts, or PES files without conversion. This verdict is based on published specifications, not hands-on testing.
How we evaluated it
We compare published manufacturer specifications against beginner needs: design size, sewing vs embroidery workflow, design transfer and built-in content. We have not tested this machine hands-on, and we never invent ratings. Read our methodology.