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Janome® Memory Craft 350E

Janome® Memory Craft 350E sewing machine.
Machine Info. from Janome®
Specifications  
Sewing Area: 137mm (5.39") x 196mm (7.72")
Needle Type: Flat Shank Domestic
Bobbin Type: Style A or Type 15
Read Formats: JEFSEW 
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Barbara M.

Yesterday I got a Janome Memory Craft 350e at an auction. I’m so excited to learn how to use it. Do I need a software package on my laptop? Is the software on the machine supposed to be updated? I’ve never done machine embroidery, how do I know what thread, needles or anything else I need to begin using it? I have the manual, so that’s the very basic how to, but is this the place to buy designs, are they all kind of compatible with my machine, or do they need to be software specific? So many questions? Plus, I got it home and found out everything is there except the power cord, so I’m waiting on that.

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Kirsten S.

Welcome to embroidery Barbara!

You don't nee software on your laptop to get started. Try stitching with what is on your machine (it has some built-in designs) and then you'll be able to get an idea of what if anything else you want. This machine will accept new designs on a USB stick. You can download a design onto your USB and put that in your embroidery machine and stitch it.

Some people want software so they can preview and re-color or do minor edits to their designs. For this I recommend Embroidery Tool Shed (free). Some want to really edit and add text and, for them they might enjoy Embrilliance Essentials software. Others want to create their own designs from scratch or with software help. For that there are Inspirations software packages (that you can preview in Tool Shed) or there's Embrilliance StitchArtist. But you don't need any of these just to get started.

Here's a page that is educational about this machine, and includes the types of accessories you may want.
https://www.janome.com/machines/embroidery/mc-350e...

For needles, you'll need some 75/11 ball point or sharp home embroidery needles (flat shank). Ball are for knits, sharp are for woven fabrics. For thread, find a 40 weight embroidery thread. We sell several brands here. You'll either want pre-wound bobbins, or bobbins you can wind yourself. Personally I use pre-wound unless I want my bobbin to match the top thread color. You'll also need some stabilizers in tearaway and cutaway varieties (cutaway is recommended for most clothing items). And I recommend you get a Dime hoop mat to hold your hoop while you prepare your stabilizer and fabric.

You can buy designs for this machine here at Embroidery.com. Just look for designs that are in SEW or JEF format , and within 137mm (5.39") x 196mm (7.72") in size. They should all be compatible.

There's quite a bit to get familiar with in embroidery. I hope this helps you to take it one step at a time.

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Barbara M.

Thank you so much. This is precisely what I was looking for. Looking forward to beginning

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Kirsten S.

You're so welcome Barbara. Have fun!

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Lily M.

Hey,

So I'm not sure if it's possible. But I'm trying to embroid a phrase using one of the fonts already installed. (by saving each word and then putting them together in the edit mode)


Does anyone know how I can change the colour of each word on the machine? Or is it just a case of stopping the machine and switching threads?

Thanks

Lily


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Kirsten S.

Hi Lily,

I haven't used the lettering on this machine, but I see in the manual on page 31 are instructions for doing multi colored lettering. On your "Ready to Sew" screen will be a "color change" key to press. If you press that before sewing, the machine will automatically stop after each letter. Then you will have the opportunity to change the thread before stitching the next letter, or just start stitching again if you want the same color again.

Other than that, I believe you are correct that if you want to change colors, you get to watch the machine and stop it when you are ready for a color change.

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Lily M.

I have just purchased the Janome 350e. Im fairly new to embroidery, so any advice or tips I would really appreciate. Also best thread people would recommend to use?

Thanks :)

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Heather B.

Hi, Lily. Thanks for the question and welcome to the world of embroidery! Regarding best threads, we would recommend our brand, Hemingworth, which is great in so many ways, including the following:

Regarding advice and tips, there's so many to give! I'd say to have fun and don't limit yourself. Ask questions if you have them. If you have specific questions, please let us know and we'd be happy to help.

~Heather
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Rose K.

I have 350e. What magnetic hoop can I buy

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Heather B.

We're very sorry but the magnetic hoop we carry (the Snap Hoop Monster) is not compatible with the 350e at this time.

~Heather
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Joyce S.

I just purchased the Cross Stitch program that goes with my Janome DIgitizer MB V3. Is there anyplace to get education online for this older program?

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Heather B.

Hi, Joyce. What is the name of the cross stitch program you purchased?

~Heather
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colleen t.

my machine is a janome 500E

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Heather B.

Thanks for letting us know, Colleen. I have updated your account preferences with that information.

~Heather
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