How is the MB-4S different from a single-needle embroidery machine?

It carries four needles and four thread colors at once, so multi-color designs run with far fewer stops. Single-needle machines require rethreading for each color.

What hoops does it use?

It ships with three Janome hoops (M1, M2 and M3) and is compatible with six industry-standard Tajima hoops plus four Janome hoops.

Can I resize and rotate designs on the machine?

Yes. Designs resize from 80% to 120% in 1% steps, rotate in 1- and 90-degree increments, and flip vertically or horizontally.

How fast does it embroider?

It runs at up to 800 stitches per minute.

What comes in the box?

The machine, the M1, M2 and M3 hoops, and standard accessories. Check the listing for the full accessory list.

What do buyers say about the Janome MB-4S Four-Needle Embroidery Machine?

Rated 3 out of 5 from 2 ratings.

Janome MB-4S Four-Needle Embroidery Machine

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Janome MB-4S Four-Needle Embroidery Machine

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Our take on the Janome MB-4S Four-Needle Embroidery Machine

The Janome MB-4S is a home-use four-needle embroidery machine. Four needles let you load four thread colors at once, so it runs multi-color designs without stopping for every color change. It embroiders up to 800 stitches per minute, reads most industry formats, and works with six Tajima hoops plus four Janome hoops. It suits sewists and small embroidery businesses stepping up from a single-needle machine; compared with single-needle home machines it saves far more time on multi-color work, though it is larger, heavier and needs more setup space.

Best forSewists moving up from a single-needle embroidery machineSmall embroidery businesses running multi-color designsCrafters who want to set up a design and walk awayPeople embroidering on garments and home textiles

Pros

Four needles handle four thread colors without rethreading
Up to 800 stitches per minute
Reads most embroidery formats, including industry ones
Works with six Tajima hoops and four Janome hoops
Auto thread cutter and upper thread and presser foot sensors
50 built-in designs and 10 fonts, with resize, rotate and flip editing

Cons

Manual thread tension control rather than automatic
Backlit LCD screen rather than a large color touchscreen
Resize limited to 80%–120%
Large, heavy machine that needs a dedicated table
Built-in design library is modest for the class

Janome MB-4S Four-Needle Embroidery Machine prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners of Janome multi-needle machines generally praise the build and the time saved by four needles. Common complaints center on the small screen and manual tension adjustments.

What people mention

Needle setupPraisedOwners say loading four threads at once removes most color-change stops.
SpeedPraisedUsers report the 800spm rate finishes designs quickly.
ScreenCriticisedThe backlit LCD is small and basic next to color touchscreens on rivals.
TensionMixedManual tension control works but takes trial and error to dial in.
FootprintCriticisedOwners note it is large and heavy and needs a dedicated work table.

About the Janome MB-4S Four-Needle Embroidery Machine

The Janome MB-4S is a home-use embroidery machine with four needles. You can set up a design, start the machine and move on to other projects while it stitches. It works with most embroidery formats, including those used by industry professionals.

It is compatible with six industry-standard Tajima hoops and four Janome hoops. On-screen editing lets you drag and drop a design into place, resize it, rotate it and flip it. The My SET screen controls contrast, inches or centimeters, and other settings.

The machine has an auto thread cutter, upper thread and presser foot sensors, a stitch counter and a stitch-out time indicator. Thread tension is set manually. Thread colors can be changed to match Janome, Robison-Anton, Madeira or Mettler thread.

Color: White
Needles: 4
Embroidery speed: Up to 800 stitches per minute
Built-in designs: 50 designs
Built-in fonts: 10 fonts
Monogramming: 2- and 3-letter
Standard hoops: M1: 9.46" x 7.88" (240 mm x 200 mm); M2: 5" x 4.3" (126 mm x 110 mm); M3: 50 mm x 50 mm
Hoop compatibility: 6 industry-standard Tajima hoops and 4 Janome hoops
Resize: 80% to 120% in 1% steps
Rotate: In 1 and 90 degree increments, clockwise and counterclockwise
Flip: Vertically and horizontally
Thread color brands: Janome, Robison-Anton, Madeira, Mettler

Specifications

color: WhiteSource

Questions and answers

How is the MB-4S different from a single-needle embroidery machine?: It carries four needles and four thread colors at once, so multi-color designs run with far fewer stops. Single-needle machines require rethreading for each color.
What hoops does it use?: It ships with three Janome hoops (M1, M2 and M3) and is compatible with six industry-standard Tajima hoops plus four Janome hoops.
What embroidery formats can it read?: It works with most embroidery formats, including those used by industry professionals, and is compatible with Janome software.
Can I resize and rotate designs on the machine?: Yes. Designs resize from 80% to 120% in 1% steps, rotate in 1- and 90-degree increments, and flip vertically or horizontally.
How fast does it embroider?: It runs at up to 800 stitches per minute.
What comes in the box?: The machine, the M1, M2 and M3 hoops, and standard accessories. Check the listing for the full accessory list.
Where is the Janome MB-4S Four-Needle Embroidery Machine cheapest?: At Walmart, for $4,999.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Janome MB-4S Four-Needle Embroidery Machine?: Rated 3 out of 5 from 2 ratings.