300 stitches and 12 buttonholes
Complete everyday construction, garment, quilting, appliqué and decorative sewing using on-screen recommendations and adjustable settings.
Compact sewing and embroidery combination machine
Janome Memory Craft 1000
Sew, quilt, personalise and embroider with one beautifully compact machine. The Janome Memory Craft 1000 combines 300 sewing stitches, 241 embroidery designs, a 140 × 140mm embroidery field, free-arm capability and intuitive colour touchscreen editing in a versatile platform designed for everyday creativity.
300
built-in sewing stitches
241
embroidery designs
140 × 140mm
maximum embroidery area
3.5-inch
colour touchscreen
Two creative machines in one
Move from everyday sewing to personalised embroidery
The Memory Craft 1000 is designed for makers who want the versatility of a full computerised sewing machine together with the creative possibilities of machine embroidery.
Use it for garment construction, quilting, alterations, appliqué, home décor and decorative stitching, then swing out the built-in embroidery arm to add names, monograms, motifs, patches and in-the-hoop projects.
Unlike combination machines with a separate side-mounted embroidery unit, the MC1000 stores its embroidery mechanism behind the machine. This keeps the footprint compact and means the embroidery system remains with the machine during transport and storage.
241 designs and USB import
Personalise garments, gifts, bags and home décor using built-in designs or compatible embroidery files transferred by USB.
180mm workspace and drop feed
Piece quilts with the supplied 1/4-inch foot and straight-stitch plate, then add optional quilting equipment as your skills grow.
New Zealand and Australian package
Ready for sewing and embroidery
The official regional package includes nine presser feet, the full-size SQ14e embroidery hoop, two magnetic needle plates, foot controller and the essential accessories required to begin.
- Nine sewing and embroidery feet
- SQ14e 140 × 140mm hoop
- Standard zigzag needle plate
- Straight-stitch needle plate
- Four genuine Janome bobbins
- Special embroidery bobbin holder
- Embroidery scissors
- Touchscreen stylus
- Stitch-reference chart
- Electronic foot controller
- Hard-copy instruction book
- Janome-branded soft cover
Thoughtful technology without unnecessary complexity
Built-in embroidery arm
Release and swing the rear embroidery arm into position without attaching a separate bulky embroidery unit.
300 sewing stitches
Explore utility, stretch, quilting, appliqué, satin, heirloom, cross-stitch, decorative and lettering options.
241 embroidery designs
Begin creating immediately with floral, children’s, appliqué, lace, name-tag, cross-stitch and in-the-hoop designs.
Magnetic needle plates
Change between the standard zigzag and straight-stitch plates without removing retaining screws.
180mm sewing workspace
A useful seven-inch space to the right of the needle provides room for garments, bags, patchwork and home décor.
Free-arm embroidery
Optional free-arm hoops allow suitable sleeves, trouser legs and small finished garments to slide around the machine arm.
Automatic thread cutting
Cut the upper and bobbin threads during ordinary sewing and automatically trim suitable jump threads while embroidering.
Optical bobbin monitoring
The machine monitors the bobbin-thread supply and warns you before it runs out during sewing or embroidery.
Compact by design
A rear embroidery arm that is always ready
Press the release lever and swing the embroidery arm out from behind the machine. Attach the hoop, select embroidery mode and begin creating.
When embroidery is complete, the arm folds neatly back into the machine and becomes part of the flat sewing surface.
This design avoids storing a separate embroidery module and helps the MC1000 fit into smaller sewing rooms, classrooms and creative workspaces.
A capable computerised sewing machine
300 stitches for construction and creativity
The MC1000 is more than an embroidery platform. It is a fully featured computerised sewing machine with stitches for everyday construction, garment sewing, quilting, stretch fabrics, appliqué, heirloom work and decorative embellishment.
Select a stitch from the colour screen and the machine displays recommended settings and the appropriate presser foot. Stitch width and length can then be adjusted to suit the project.
- 300 built-in sewing stitches
- 12 one-step buttonholes
- Three sewing fonts
- Maximum 7mm stitch width
- Maximum 5mm stitch length
- 15 standard needle positions
- Five-times satin-stitch elongation
- Horizontal and vertical mirror imaging
- Up to 100 stitches per combination
Seven-piece Superior Feed System Plus
Janome’s seven-piece lower-feed system provides broad contact with the fabric to help maintain controlled movement from the beginning of the seam to the end.
Lightweight fabrics
Adjust the six-level foot-pressure control to reduce puckering and unwanted fabric movement.
Stretch fabrics
Combine the correct stretch stitch, suitable needle and adjusted foot pressure for cleaner results.
Quilt piecing
Use the included 1/4-inch foot and straight-stitch plate for accurate patchwork seams.
Layered projects
Add an optional Janome even-feed foot when additional upper feeding is required.
Room to sew without dominating the room
A practical 180 × 110mm workspace
The space to the right of the needle measures approximately 180mm wide by 110mm high, providing room for garments, small quilts, bags and home décor.
Remove the accessory-storage section to reveal a 100mm free arm for sleeves, cuffs, trouser legs and tubular construction.
The optional extra-wide table fits around the free arm when more support is required for quilting or larger projects.
- 180mm workspace width
- 110mm workspace height
- 100mm free-arm length
- Extra-high presser-foot lift
- Two LED lights
- Rigid die-cast aluminium frame
Fast machine conversion
Magnetic needle plates with no screws to remove
Place the supplied screwdriver in the front notch and lift gently. The magnetic plate releases without undoing retaining screws.
The standard zigzag plate supports utility, stretch and decorative stitches. The included straight-stitch plate provides close fabric support for precise straight sewing and quilt piecing.
A built-in sensor recognises the fitted plate and helps prevent incompatible wide stitches from being selected.
Start embroidering immediately
241 designs across 15 creative categories
The built-in embroidery collection provides a broad starting point for personalisation, gifts, clothing, accessories and decorative projects.
- Floral and garden designs
- Food and drink motifs
- Everyday and holiday designs
- Baby and children’s designs
- Name-tag designs
- In-the-hoop projects
- Cross-stitch embroidery
- Freestanding lace designs
- Fabric lace designs
- Appliqué embroidery
- Fringe designs
- Alphabet motifs
Names, lettering and monograms directly from the machine
Add names, dates, messages and initials without purchasing separate digitising software.
Eleven English fonts
Choose from Gothic, Script, Cheltenham, Bauhaus, Galant, Typist, Brush and other styles.
Additional alphabets
The regional model also includes Russian and Japanese embroidery character selections.
Two-letter monograms
Create balanced two-initial monograms for garments, towels and personalised gifts.
Three-letter monograms
Build classic three-letter layouts directly from the embroidery screen.
Curved lettering
Arrange suitable lettering into an upper or lower arc around a design.
Border designs
Combine lettering, motifs and borders into personalised layouts.
Create directly on the machine
3.5-inch high-definition colour touchscreen
Move between ordinary sewing and embroidery mode using the clear icon-based touchscreen.
During ordinary sewing, the screen displays the selected stitch, recommended presser foot and adjustable settings. In embroidery mode, it shows the design, hoop, colours, stitch count, position and editing tools.
- Resize embroidery designs
- Rotate and reposition motifs
- Flip horizontally or vertically
- Duplicate and combine designs
- Group selected elements
- Create symmetrical corner layouts
- Change displayed thread colours
- Change sewing order
- Reduce colour changes
- Single-colour embroidery mode
Easier project preparation
Lever-assisted hoop tightening
The supplied SQ14e hoop uses a three-stage tightening system to simplify fabric and stabiliser placement.
Leave the lever open while positioning the project, move it halfway for final adjustments and close it completely to secure the fabric.
The conventional tightening screw remains available for fine adjustment when working with fabrics and stabilisers of different thicknesses.
One standard hoop and three optional sizes
Use a hoop that closely matches the design size to help maintain fabric tension and reduce stabiliser waste.
SQ14e
140 × 140mm
Included with machine
Included with machine
SQ10e
100 × 100mm
Optional square hoop
Optional square hoop
FA10e
100 × 40mm
Optional free-arm hoop
Optional free-arm hoop
FA5e
50 × 50mm
Optional free-arm hoop
Optional free-arm hoop
Embroider finished tubular items
Genuine free-arm embroidery capability
Many embroidery machines require sleeves, trouser legs and small garments to be opened at a seam before they can be placed flat inside a hoop.
The optional FA10e and FA5e hoops allow suitable tubular items to slide around the MC1000’s free arm, helping you embroider finished projects without dismantling them first.
This is particularly useful for children’s clothing, baby garments, socks, small pockets, narrow sleeves and trouser legs.
Import compatible embroidery files through USB
Transfer compatible embroidery designs from a computer to a USB flash drive, connect it to the machine and open the design from the touchscreen.
Imported designs must use a compatible embroidery format, fit inside the selected hoop and remain within the machine’s design limits.
- One USB port
- Internal design storage
- Compatible Janome embroidery formats
- Design folders and file management
- Save edited embroidery designs
- Save sewing-stitch combinations
- Flexible embroidery stitch travel
- Pattern tracing before embroidery
Automatic cutting and thread monitoring
The MC1000 monitors both the upper and bobbin threads while sewing and embroidering.
If the upper thread breaks, the machine stops so it can be rethreaded. During embroidery, you can move backwards through the design and continue from the required position.
The optical bobbin sensor warns when the lower thread is running low, while the automatic thread cutter trims the upper and bobbin threads together.
- Upper-thread sensor
- Optical bobbin sensor
- Automatic upper and bobbin cutter
- Programmable jump-thread trimming
- Automatic return after a thread break
- Forward and reverse embroidery stitch travel
Quicker setup
Superior Needle Threader 2
Follow the clearly marked upper-thread path, position the thread in the guide and lower the threading lever.
Release the mechanism and the thread is guided through the eye of the needle, helping reduce setup time between sewing and embroidery colour changes.
The top-loading Easy Set Bobbin path also includes a built-in cutting blade for straightforward lower-thread preparation.
Helpful digital guidance
Support information is only a scan away
The MC1000 can display QR codes that connect a compatible phone or tablet to relevant Janome guidance.
Available resources may include stitch information, embroidery references, machine icons and operating guidance.
A full hard-copy instruction book is also included with the New Zealand and Australian machine.
Piece accurately and expand the machine as your quilting grows
The MC1000 includes a 1/4-inch seam foot, straight-stitch plate, automatic drop feed and a useful 180mm workspace for patchwork and general quilting.
1/4-inch seam foot
Follow the built-in guide to create consistent patchwork seam allowances.
Straight-stitch plate
Closely supports the fabric around the needle opening for accurate piecing and fine straight sewing.
Automatic drop feed
Lower the feed dogs from the touchscreen for free-motion quilting, darning and thread painting.
Optional free-motion set
Add compatible open-toe, closed-toe and clear-view quilting feet as your techniques develop.
Optional even-feed foot
Add upper feeding when sewing quilt sandwiches, matched fabrics or multiple layers.
Optional extension table
Support more of the quilt’s weight and reduce fabric drag around the needle.
Practical controls for sewing and embroidery
Start and stop button
Sew without the foot controller and operate embroidery directly from the machine.
Speed-control slider
Limit the maximum sewing speed for detailed work and greater control.
Needle up or down
Choose whether the needle stops raised or securely lowered in the fabric.
Automatic locking stitch
Secure suitable seams and stitch patterns at the press of a button.
Reverse sewing
Reinforce construction seams using the front reverse-control button.
Safety lock
Disable machine operation while changing needles, feet or threading.
Six-level foot pressure
Adjust pressure to suit lightweight, stretch, layered and heavier fabrics.
Easy Set Bobbin
Follow the marked top-loading path and trim the bobbin thread with the built-in cutter.
Optional project support
Add the extra-wide table for quilting and larger work
The optional extension table fits around the MC1000’s free arm and provides approximately 16 × 8.5 inches of additional supported space.
Keeping more of the quilt, garment or project level with the needle plate can reduce fabric drag and make long seams easier to guide.
The table has folding legs and can be removed when a more compact setup is preferred.
A flexible choice for makers who want to do more
Garment sewing
Machine embroidery
Names and monograms
Quilt piecing
Free-motion quilting
Children’s clothing
Bag making
Home décor
Patches and badges
In-the-hoop projects
Upcycling clothing
Small creative businesses
Important information before purchasing
The maximum embroidery area is 140 × 140mm. Larger designs must be resized, split using suitable embroidery software or created on a machine with a larger hoop capacity.
The machine includes one SQ14e hoop. The SQ10e, FA10e and FA5e hoops are optional purchases.
The extra-wide table, adjustable knee lifter, AcuView magnifier set, even-feed feet, free-motion feet and digitising software are optional.
The MC1000 is a domestic sewing and embroidery machine rather than a commercial multi-needle embroidery machine or compound-feed industrial sewing machine.
Official Janome Memory Craft 1000 overview
Explore the machine’s built-in embroidery arm, sewing functions, hooping system and embroidery capabilities in Janome Australia’s official overview.
Nine sewing and embroidery feet included
View all supplied presser feet
- Zigzag Foot A
- Overedge Foot C
- Zipper Foot E
- Satin Stitch Foot F
- Blind Hemming Foot G
- Overcasting Foot M
- 1/4-inch Seam Foot O
- Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
- Embroidery Foot P
Janome Memory Craft 1000 standard accessories
Embroidery equipment
- SQ14e embroidery hoop, 140 × 140mm
- SQ14e hoop template
- Embroidery Foot P
- Special bobbin holder for alternative embroidery bobbin thread
- Embroidery scissors
- Touchscreen stylus
- Bobbin-holder cleaner
Needle plates, controls and sewing equipment
- Standard magnetic zigzag needle plate
- Magnetic straight-stitch needle plate
- Electronic foot controller
- Stitch-reference chart
- Additional spool pin
- Needle set
- Four Janome plastic bobbins
General accessories and documentation
- Large spool holders × 2
- Small spool holders × 2
- Screwdriver
- Lint brush
- Seam ripper and buttonhole opener
- Threading-guide sticker
- Power cable
- Hard-copy instruction book
- Janome-branded soft machine cover
Janome Memory Craft 1000 specifications
| Machine type | Computerised sewing, quilting and single-needle embroidery combination machine |
|---|---|
| Maximum sewing speed | Up to 860 stitches per minute |
| Maximum embroidery speed | Up to 660 stitches per minute |
| Adjustable embroidery speed | Approximately 400 to 660 stitches per minute |
| Sewing workspace | Approximately 180mm wide × 110mm high to the right of the needle |
| Maximum embroidery area | 140 × 140mm |
| Standard embroidery hoop | SQ14e 140 × 140mm hoop and template |
| Built-in sewing stitches | 300 |
| Built-in buttonholes | 12 one-step buttonholes |
| Sewing fonts | Three: Block, Script and Broadway |
| Maximum stitch width | 7mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5mm |
| Standard needle positions | 15, in 0.5mm increments |
| Stitch elongation | Up to five times on suitable satin stitches |
| Stitch combinations | Up to 100 compatible stitches per combination |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 241 designs across 15 categories |
| Embroidery fonts | Eleven English fonts plus regional Russian and Japanese selections |
| Embroidery monogramming | Two-letter and three-letter monograms, borders and emblems |
| Machine screen | 3.5-inch high-definition colour LCD touchscreen |
| Embroidery editing | Resize, rotate, combine, duplicate, flip, arc, group, zoom, recolour and single-colour stitching |
| Design transfer | USB flash drive through one USB port |
| Built-in memory | Up to approximately 2MB on the regional specification |
| Embroidery unit | Built-in rear swing-out embroidery arm |
| Free-arm embroidery | Yes, using optional FA10e or FA5e hoops |
| Ordinary-sewing free arm | Yes, approximately 100mm long |
| Hook type | Top-loading full rotary hook bobbin system |
| Feed system | Seven-piece Superior Feed System Plus |
| Drop feed | Automatic on-screen control |
| Thread tension | Manual adjustment |
| Presser-foot pressure | Manual six-level adjustment |
| Presser-foot lift | Manual lever with extra-high lift |
| Knee lifter | Optional accessory |
| Variable Zigzag | Yes, through the machine function and foot control |
| Needle threader | Superior Needle Threader 2 |
| Needle up or down | Memorised needle-stop position |
| Needle plates | Magnetic standard zigzag and straight-stitch plates included |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes, cuts the upper and bobbin threads together |
| Jump-thread trimming | Programmable automatic trimming during suitable embroidery designs |
| Upper-thread sensor | Yes |
| Bobbin-thread sensor | Optical constant-monitoring sensor |
| Bobbin winding | Bobbin-winding plate with built-in thread cutter |
| Lighting | Two white LED lights across two locations |
| Start and stop button | Yes |
| Speed-control slider | Yes |
| Safety lock | Yes |
| Machine interface | 16 selectable languages |
| Standard presser feet | Nine |
| Extra-wide table | Optional accessory |
| Machine dimensions | Approximately 432mm wide × 301mm high × 270mm deep |
| Machine weight | Approximately 10kg including the built-in embroidery unit |
| Internal frame | Rigid die-cast aluminium construction |
| Machine cover | Janome-branded soft cover included |
Popular optional accessories
Embroidery hoops and work surfaces
| Part number | Accessory |
|---|---|
| 819401007 | SQ10e embroidery hoop and template, 100 × 100mm |
| 819402008 | FA10e free-arm embroidery hoop and template, 100 × 40mm |
| 819403009 | FA5e free-arm embroidery hoop and template, 50 × 50mm |
| 819404206 | Extra-wide extension table |
| 846417011 | Adjustable knee lifter |
| 859429016 | Two-thread spool stand |
| 859430009 | Five-thread spool stand |
Quilting and layered-sewing accessories
- Convertible free-motion quilting foot set QB-H
- Open-toe darning foot
- Closed-toe darning foot
- Clear-view quilting foot and guide set
- Ditch-quilting foot
- Convertible high-shank even-feed foot set
- Open-toe even-feed foot with quilting guide
- Long quilting guide-bar set
- Free-motion couching foot set
- Special bobbin holder for free-motion quilting
Creative sewing and garment feet
- Appliqué foot
- Beading-foot set
- Bi-level foot
- Binder foot
- Border-guide foot
- Button-sewing foot
- Circular-sewing attachment
- Cording foot
- Gathering foot
- Hemmer-foot set
- Pintucking feet and cord guides
- Piping feet
- Ribbon and sequin foot
- Roller foot and heavy-duty roller foot
- Ruffler
- Concealed zipper feet
Embroidery and digitising software
| Part number | Software |
|---|---|
| 202551003 | Janome Artistic Digitizer full version 2.0 for compatible Windows and Mac computers |
| 202552005 | Janome Artistic Digitizer Junior version 2.0 for compatible Windows and Mac computers |
| 202419008 | Janome AcuStitch software for compatible Windows computers |
Cutwork embroidery
Janome’s optional Cutwork Embroidery Kit allows compatible designs to cut fabric shapes, patches, coasters and appliqué components using specialist colour-coded cutting needles.
Learn more about the Memory Craft 1000
Instruction Manual
Read the complete operating guide covering sewing, embroidery, threading, editing, maintenance and troubleshooting.
NZ and AU Brochure
View the official regional brochure with the correct New Zealand and Australian specification.
Feature Sheet
Review a concise overview of the principal sewing, embroidery and included-accessory features.
Sewing Stitch Chart
Browse all ordinary-sewing stitches, quilting options, buttonholes and sewing fonts.
Embroidery Design Chart
Browse the 241 built-in embroidery designs, fonts, monograms, borders and emblems.
Quick Reference Chart
Learn the icons and controls used throughout the ordinary-sewing and embroidery screens.
Machine Updates
Check Janome’s official owner page for the latest MC1000 machine software and installation information.
Template Sheets
Download printable template sheets for planning and marking embroidery placement.
Official Global Product Guide
Explore detailed Janome information about the embroidery arm, editing, hooping and accessories.
Regional Product Information
View Janome Australia and New Zealand’s official product specifications and accessory information.
Janome Memory Craft 1000 FAQ
Does the Memory Craft 1000 sew and embroider?
Yes. It is a combination machine with 300 ordinary-sewing stitches and 241 built-in embroidery designs.
What is the maximum embroidery size?
The maximum embroidery area is 140 × 140mm using the supplied SQ14e hoop.
How many embroidery hoops are included?
One SQ14e 140 × 140mm hoop and template are included.
Can I import my own embroidery designs?
Yes. Compatible designs can be transferred using a USB flash drive and opened from the machine’s colour touchscreen.
Can it embroider sleeves and trouser legs?
Yes, using the optional FA10e or FA5e free-arm embroidery hoop. The project must fit safely around the machine’s free arm and within the selected hoop.
Are the free-arm hoops included?
No. The FA10e and FA5e free-arm hoops are optional accessories.
Does the machine automatically cut jump threads?
Yes. Programmable jump-thread trimming is available during compatible embroidery designs.
Does it warn when the bobbin thread is low?
Yes. The optical bobbin sensor monitors the lower thread and displays a warning when the supply becomes low.
Does it have a normal sewing free arm?
Yes. Remove the front accessory-storage section to reveal the free arm for cuffs, sleeves and trouser legs.
Does it include a straight-stitch needle plate?
Yes. Standard zigzag and straight-stitch magnetic needle plates are supplied.
Does the machine have an automatic presser-foot lift?
No. The presser foot is raised manually. An optional adjustable knee lifter can provide hands-free lifting.
Is the knee lifter included?
No. The adjustable knee lifter is available separately.
Is the extra-wide table included?
No. The extra-wide extension table is an optional accessory.
Can the MC1000 free-motion quilt?
Yes. The feed dogs can be lowered automatically. A suitable optional free-motion quilting foot set is recommended.
Does it include AcuFeed?
No. The MC1000 does not have Janome’s built-in AcuFeed drive. Compatible even-feed feet are available separately for layered sewing.
Is embroidery digitising software included?
The machine includes built-in designs, lettering and USB import, so separate digitising software is not required to begin. Janome Artistic Digitizer and AcuStitch are optional purchases.
What is the difference between the MC1000 and MC100E?
The MC1000 performs both ordinary sewing and embroidery. The MC100E is dedicated entirely to embroidery and does not sew ordinary construction seams.
How large and heavy is the machine?
It measures approximately 432mm wide × 301mm high × 270mm deep and weighs approximately 10kg, including the built-in embroidery unit.
Buy from New Zealand sewing and embroidery specialists
Versatile technology backed by knowledgeable support
Direct Sewing has supplied sewing, quilting and embroidery equipment throughout New Zealand since 2001. Our experienced team can demonstrate the Memory Craft 1000 and help you understand ordinary sewing, hooping, stabilisers, embroidery threads, needles, USB design transfer and optional accessories.
With genuine product knowledge, nationwide support and an in-house technical workshop, you can purchase with confidence and continue receiving assistance long after your machine leaves our showroom.
For makers who want one compact machine capable of garment sewing, quilting, decorative stitching and personalised embroidery, the Janome Memory Craft 1000 offers outstanding creative value.