Husskvarna Designer SE
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Husskvarna Designer SE
Hello, I’m pretty new at everything and trying lots of different things. I picked up a Bernina 640, which I love. For some reason, I can’t stop looking what’s available out there. I found a Huszvarna Designer SE that I’m checking out that seems to be reasonably priced. Does anyone have this machine or have knowledge of the life expectancy? I’ve read lots of opinions and am a bit worried about replacement part availability. If it’s a workhorse, I might be able to overlook the parts issue. ... Thanks
#2
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sunny Florida
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Are these embroidery machines? Combo sewing and embroidery?
You want to consider the format of designs you already own. Would they be compatible or do you have software to change it if needed?
Be sure the technology of the machine is compatible with your computer. USB available?
You want to consider the format of designs you already own. Would they be compatible or do you have software to change it if needed?
Be sure the technology of the machine is compatible with your computer. USB available?
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
I have had my Designer One for fifteen yours, it has been a wonderful machine I love. It’s onlt been in the shop twice in those 15 years and parts have not been an issue. My embroidery unit is obsolete ( uses floppy discs) but we used it quite a bit in the beginning. I think the SE is a newer model.. I would get another Husquvarna if I decided to upgrade my machine.
#5
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Anthony, TX
Posts: 259
I have a Designer 1 and a SE, I personally wish that I had never purchased the SE, I had it to the shop more times that I can remember, it recently "ate" a bobbin case due to a major thread jam - this has happen several times. It also has lost the ability to use a USB stick, although I can still use the cable to transfer designs from my laptop to the machine, dealer said that there are no replacement parts available so I can use the USB stick again. Of course I don't know if they just want me to update or if that is true. Fortunately, I have a Brother 10 needle machine that I use for most all of my embroidery these days, but I hate that I cannot take classes where you need to bring your embroidery machine which isn't any fun! I could take my Designer 1, but it used a disk and it would necessitate taking my laptop, a disk drive and doing the transfer of the design to that format before that class begins. The machine is a great "sewing" machine, but I wouldn't ever use it to do embroidery unless it was a small design, and wasn't on anything that I was giving as a gift.
#8
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: SE Iowa
Posts: 1,583
Designer 1
I have had my Designer One for fifteen yours, it has been a wonderful machine I love. It’s onlt been in the shop twice in those 15 years and parts have not been an issue. My embroidery unit is obsolete ( uses floppy discs) but we used it quite a bit in the beginning. I think the SE is a newer model.. I would get another Husquvarna if I decided to upgrade my machine.
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Location: northern minnesota
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#10
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Hello, I’m pretty new at everything and trying lots of different things. I picked up a Bernina 640, which I love. For some reason, I can’t stop looking what’s available out there. I found a Huszvarna Designer SE that I’m checking out that seems to be reasonably priced. Does anyone have this machine or have knowledge of the life expectancy? I’ve read lots of opinions and am a bit worried about replacement part availability. If it’s a workhorse, I might be able to overlook the parts issue. ... Thanks
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