Janome · Sewing + embroidery · 6.7 × 7.9 in
Janome Memory Craft 9850 review: specs, pros, cons & who it’s for
- Embroidery field
- 6.7 × 7.9 in (170 × 200 mm)
- Machine type
- Sewing + embroidery
- Built-in designs
- 175
- Max speed
- 800 spm
- Design transfer
- USB
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The short verdict
Choose it ifSewists who want a larger-than-5 × 7 field in a combo machine from Janome.
Skip it ifAnyone who wants lots of built-in lettering (2 fonts) or wireless transfer.
Overview
The Memory Craft 9850 is a Janome sewing and embroidery combination with a 6.7 × 7.9 inch (170 × 200 mm) maximum embroidery size. Janome lists 175 built-in designs, 2 fonts, 200 sewing stitches, embroidery speeds up to 800 stitches per minute and USB transfer.
Janome’s page lists the RE20a (170 × 200 mm) and SQ14a (140 × 140 mm) hoops. It reads JEF and JEF+ files.
Janome Memory Craft 9850 specifications
| Machine type | Sewing + embroidery combination |
|---|---|
| Max embroidery field | 170 × 200 mm (6.7 × 7.9 in) |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 175 |
| Built-in fonts | 2 |
| Built-in sewing stitches | 200 |
| Max embroidery speed | 800 stitches per minute |
| Display | Full-color LCD touchscreen |
| Design transfer | USB |
| Native file format | JEF |
| Notable features | RE20a (170 × 200 mm) and SQ14a (140 × 140 mm) hoops |
| Status | Listed on the manufacturer site |
Pros and cons
Strengths
- 170 × 200 mm field in a combo
- Up to 800 spm
- Two hoops
Limitations
- Only 2 built-in fonts
- USB only
- JEF format
Janome Memory Craft 98506.7 × 7.9 in · Sewing + embroidery
Check price on Amazon ↗Will your designs fit?
The 6.7 × 7.9 in label is rounded. The real limit is 170 × 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 9850 | 6.7 × 7.9 in | Sewing + embroidery | 175 | 800 spm | USB | Check price ↗ |
| Brother SE2000 | 5 × 7 in | Sewing + embroidery | 193 | 650 spm | USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app | Check price ↗ |
| Brother NQ3550W | 6 × 10 in | Sewing + embroidery | 258 | 850 spm | USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app | Check price ↗ |
| bernette 79 | 6.3 × 10.2 in | Sewing + embroidery | 208 | 850 spm | USB | Check price ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What size designs can the Janome Memory Craft 9850 embroider?
Janome lists a maximum embroidery field of 170 × 200 mm (about 6.7 × 7.9 in), marketed as 6.7 × 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 9850 sew as well as embroider?
Yes. The Janome Memory Craft 9850 is a combination machine with 200 built-in sewing stitches. You remove or attach the embroidery unit to switch between sewing and embroidery.
How do you get designs onto the Janome Memory Craft 9850?
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 6.7 × 7.9 in field.
How many built-in designs does the Janome Memory Craft 9850 have?
Janome lists 175 built-in embroidery designs and 2 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 9850 good for beginners?
Sewists who want a larger-than-5 × 7 field in a combo machine from Janome. It is less suited to: anyone who wants lots of built-in lettering (2 fonts) or wireless transfer. 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.