Husqvarna/viking desighner se limited edition

Read More. Call for details. Husqvarna Viking SKU: v-designer-se-le. This item can only be purchased locally at our retail locations. For more information about each location, including a map and driving directions, click for your favorite location: San Marcos, CA. San Diego, CA. Product Information. Adjustable stitch length from 0 - 6mm. Alarm repeat. Automatic feed teeth drop. Block, outline block, brush line and script alphabets.

Built-in stylus holder. Easy threading and automatic needle threader. Selective thread cutter. Eight-way stitches. File manager. Fix function. Four-way stitches. Instant and permanent reverse. Mirror image. One step buttonhole sensor foot. Exclusive Perfectly Balanced Buttonholes PBB which sews both columns in the same direction for balanced, professional buttonholes.

Permanently lubricated. Quick wind bobbin. Real time operating system. Sew without foot control. Snap off and on presser feet. Top and bobbin thread sensor. Truly automatic self adjusting tension. Twin needle safety. Two built-in spool pins. Use 3 embroidery hoops without repositioning. Standard Hoop 4 inches x 4 inches x mm. Large hoop 9. Mega Hoop Quickfont Plus lets you turn any Windows True Type font into embroideries.

Education package. Carrying case. Hard Cover. Included Feet. General purpose foot. Applique foot. Blind hem foot. Edging foot. Non stick glide foot. Side Motion foot. Zipper foot. Screw Driver, bolb remover, Lint Brush, tools Instruction manual and CD. Need more supplies? Find them below! Just add them to your bag below. B Satin Stitch Foot. Add to Bag.

Specialty Bobbin Case for Sewing Machines. Lead Power Cord Schmetz Embroidery Needles - Assorted Sizes. Edge Stitching Foot. Candle Wicking Foot Chenille Stitching Foot. Piecing Foot. Clear Open Toe Foot.

Clear Open Toe Free-motion Foot. Clear Piping Foot. Left Edge Topstitch Foot. Open Toe Free-motion Spring Foot. This machine states that it is made in Sweden, however I think they bought some cheap power supplies form China. Probably a Baby Lock. All I hear is back ordered 10 months now. I thought of buying a newer Husqvarnia but only when other machine is fixed.

I have to say that I try not to use the embroidery part of it too much. I have to monitor the machine with stitching embroidery because it sometimes bunches underneath.

To embroider lineart it does well with and recently I did the built in monograming which work very well, a few mishaps here and there but not noticeable unless you are really looking. The only problem I had with the sewing part of it was thread bunching but found that the thread was mis-threaded above and once I re-did it it worked great. I also noticed that to fix the bunching I needed a new needle which fixed the problem completely such a finicky machine.

I read a comment about Singer sewing machines and in my experience Singer is the best. Singer has the same problems. When you run into a problem, undo everything you just did and redo it again and most of the time the problem will be solved.

I hope you all have better luck with your machines also if you use the automatic start and finish button on your Designer SE your embroidery might come out better than if you were to push the pedal yourself.

I barely used it and within a couple years the mother board went out and it is expensive to replace. Found out the machine was made in China, I was duped. After asking around to several pros for advice they said this machine is plagued with problems so do not invest anymore. I have to sit and tend it every second or it will catch in the feed dogs and pull the throat plate right off, break a needle or some other evil thing. I just bought a Diamond Deluxe, luckily with a one year warranty.

I have had it one year and have used it about 1 hour. I am in the process of sending it back for the 4th time. I own 6 Viking machines and have loved Viking for 40 years but the new machines are NOT made in Sweden-Viking machines and I will probably go with Baby Lock if I ever feel inclined to drop thousands of dollars on a machine again. My 30 year old machines are the bomb!! Due to secrete codes that are only available to certified Husq. The gentleman who said you must find a good technician is right.

The warranty is garbage even though it sounds good in the beginning. The nearest dealer is 30 miles from my home.

They have all sorts of high end inventory but technical support they lack! Problem is they keep breaking. Sadly I had invested in several Husqvarna machines before I learned of all the problems. One more note: I just had to buy another display screen again for the China made SE…. All you SE owners I highly encourage you to keep your eyes out for a parts machine to have on hand.

Since Husqvarna is not going to support us with needed replacement parts for the thousands of machines out here, we must do what we can to store extra parts away for the future!

Happy Sewing! Make sure you warn your friends! After reading all the reviews on the designer se, I which I could have read these before I would never bought this machine. All the complaints are the same as mine. Thread breaks and bunches up and is a mess to get the thread out. Now my feed dogs are down and material will not feed into the machine. I have to pull material through and this breaks needles. I have had my machine in several times, I always am made to feel I do not know what I am doing.

Very disgusted. This machine costs to much money not to work the way it should. The problem with ANY Viking sewing machine is with a bad shop or incompetent technicians. The SE is a wonderful machine if you have a good tech and support. I repair these machines every day, HV and Pfaff are crap machines made in China with the intent of selling on the name. The machines are engineered to fail, Singer is cheap crap not even worth taking to the shop and manufactured to get the young sewer hooked into the sewing deception that leads one to purchase a 15k machine.

After attending several manufactures training and becoming certified to work on different makes of machines I have to say that Babylock Brother provides the most sewing time for the buck, and is the best engineering. I loved it and even upgraded the software. Now, less than 20 hours on the machine, there are times when I turn it on and only the 3 push buttons stop, fix and cut will flicker and the machine will not power up.

Ironically, it is not all the time and once I removed the bobbin and it fired right up. Any suggestions before I fix or replace?

What are the symptoms of a motherboard failure on this machine? I want to get sewing again!! Laurie me. Tension is off. Because the Hooper hook is broke this unit is one problem after another wish I had not purchase it. My ruby from hell has been in the shop going on 8weeks. No pc board to be found anywhere. Claims my call is really important to them. Will never buy another Viking again. I know she could not sew and I am certain the machine got little use.

Found that there were recalls on the power transformers and called customer support. I have been told twice that a supervisor would call me back. Reading all the negative comments here, I disappointed and never sewed with it. When it works…. My comment has to do with all the Husqvarna sewing machines…never ever ever leave them plugged in even on a surge protector…esp if you are not sewing everyday! I have the designer SE and I am still learning ,its a good machine, however the instruction CD that came with the machine will not load for me so I am struggling to get any further with regards to what exactly this machine is capable of doing any help would be greatly appreciated belcooper66 hotmail.

Embroidery board does not embroidery designs I choose. Instead embroideries the entire menu on the screen one on top of the other. Repairman seems only interested in selling the newest and most expensive machines rather than assisting me with Designer 1 problems. Needs to be upgraded which I have no idea how to do.

The boards slide onto the machine with great difficulty as though entire machine is warped or something. No one really interested in providing instructions on how to repair the darn machine no one else wants to work on any ways. Maybe timing;calibration;balance or something simple. Ok the machine works if you are just sweing straight stichs. But anything el the machine will get his or hers atitud.

You take your machine for services and it always takes for ever to get it back. The same old excuse the main store or factory is moving and they are back up. For the money you should have a much better product. The clases are mediocre and the hassle of not having your machine with you because it is having work done..

I call the district manager and she was rude, Mrs knowing everything and she did not even took the time to try to fix my problem… the embroidery arm is never calibrated right… supposedly the machine can go and sew on top of the stich and every time it does the calibration just goes off… sad part the machine is pack sitting in the closet.

Embroidery worked well at first but now does not allow me to select a single designed and embroidery it. Instead it takes me through every single built in design placing one on top of the other and skips the selected design. If anyone has a suggestion on how to resolve this issue I would forever be Grateful. I just had the mother board replaced on my designer SE limited edition replaced, had hours on machine.

I too purchased a designer1. At the time had to return the machine to the dealer very same day. Embroidery arm issues. The dealer kept it and repaired.. I immediately wrote to HV stating I wanted a replacement since this was a brand new out of the box machine. Actually, never received an answer. My dealer although agreeing with me never replaced he just kept completing repairs. This story is too long for a post, I too feel these sewing machine companies should be sued.

These are alot like buying a computer, motherboards and lcd screens have a limited life…. Come on…. Sewing is my favorite activity, I am tech savy….. I want to purchase another, unfortunately cannot justify the price from any standpoint…. Took it in pretty quickly, as the tension was terrible. No improvement from the Viking Gallery. Took it in again later remember - it takes at least 2 weeks turn around.

This went on for awhile, same bad tension. Took it to a sew and vac - he figured out what was broken and sent me after the part. Worked on tension - no improvement.

Finally took it to a local independent dealership with a great repairman. He finally straightened out the tension. I got mine model used, but not from a dealer. I used it for regular sewing with really no problem for about a year. The needle threader is out of alignment.

I have had this machine for almost 10 years now. Most of the first 7 have been in the shop, both local and at the factory. When it sews it is nice, unfortunately that is rare. They are replacing the hook now free of charge, but you need to pay for labor. I would say in the first 7 years I logged less than hours on the machine. He got my machine working! Unfortunately, it is back in for repairs due to thread breaking and tension problems. Now know that when embroidering, one has to reduce the speed for it to work properly.

Many great features on the machine, but no company service…was in to Viking 3 times and each time came back in worse shape. Search out a great repair person, as the company does not service these older machines.

The company technician I spoke with told me they only stay up on one to two generation back of machines and software. Also be aware that the timing is set differently for all of the various Designer models, so if when it is serviced they use a generic manual, the timing would be off. That was the original problem, the shop where I purchased it from, did not feel the need to invest in each individual service manual, so they arbitrarily set the timing. It was off, causing major issues. Machine works very nicely when it runs, but has too many issues.

Agree with other posts, the company does not stand behind the machine or its customers. All of my problems started in the first 3 months of ownership.

I am glad I have found someone to work on it, who is honest and reliable. Just wish they were not so far away. Overall I would say stay away from Viking machines. I have had my HusqvarnaI had a Viking Designer SE for about 8 years, had a minor problem with the upper tension but once that was fixed I have not had any problem since.

I just take it in for its yearly checkup and keep the bobbin case cleaned. I have sold Vikings for several years and I always help people even if that have the older machines. It gets me mad that others have not gotten the good service that I try to give.

I have found that most of the problems stem from user errors, I know because I have done the same thing. I have had 2 SE machines since I use one for embroidery and one for straight sewing. I have absolutely no complaints about either machine. I have found that I have to be sure to use Husquvarna bobbins and other accessories and top quality threads and stabilizers, etc. I used a generic walking foot for quilting and had a problem.

My machines have many hours on both. I question the quality now that the company has merged and the machines are being manufactured in China. I will never buy another now. Responses are rude - we longer support this machine. For what these machines cost, support should be excellent and it is less than poor.

My previous entry was back in After many repair visits, my machine was sent to HV in Tennessee. After 3 months my machine was returned to me, and the following day was taken back for repairs.

I was then told that the machine needed to go back to Tennessee. Within 2 weeks, I had a new machine. So, I was happy… I had a new machine sanctioned by the quality director of HV himself. The machine started having belt and motor issues a year after I got it. It has been in for repair 7 times with pulley issues. From what I have been told by my tech, the pulley made by HV is plastic and poor in design.

Since it is plastic, it continues to break. My service tech has been gracious enough to not charge me all these visits but at this rate, a visit every month for a new pulley, once I have to start paying, will put me in the poor house for sure. Feel free to follow up with me personally. Basic sewing is all right. Embroidery is finicky. I get best results when I operate slowly with manual footfeed. It tends to birdnest under the feeddogs. It doesnt perform well on intricate designs. I think maybe the motherboard is dying.

When it works as it should, I really like it. When not, it is more than frustrating. I experiment with different stabilizers, thread, etc.

It is just finicky. Zenqi, I am just like you. The new Husqvarna Viking embroidery machines are nothing but a headache; always in for service, very difficult to get running properly, complicated to work on, terrible level of help from the company. It would be easy to service and last forever. Probably never…. I have to buy new software if I want that option. They said they only write software for the operations systems that are out at that time..

Well you know how fast operating system change!!! Numerous problems and in the shop a dozen or more times , 4 times more oftn then the phaff I have had for 30 years. Now the screen is out and we are waiting for a part and the man who works on my machine is a certified Viking repair man and he says getting the part is a very big headache.

If you have the chance to get this machine for free do yourself a favor and run away as fast as you can. I am so tied up in additons to the machine I can not move on to a new machine but if I could I would do so today.

Great sewing and have fun. I bought a Rose in and then the Designer SE in I replaced the board last year. The biggest help was switching repair shops. I go through a lot of motors because of the amount of sewing I do but my technician always has one in stock. I think Huszvarna makes a good home embroidery machine.

I brought my DSE Machine and loved it until now. I ran the software again and it still does not work. Everything else is perfect, but I need to scan. I hate flaws in anything I own. For the money I paid, I felt it should last a life time.

Follow up. It is now March and I am still waiting for my machine to be evaluated by Viking. Since Singer, Phaff, Viking are all one. I suggest buying Babylock or Bernina. Hate this machine. It just quits half way or less into an embroidery piece. Who knows how long it will take to get the machine back or if it will work then. Someone needs to investigate this company. Never will I buy another Husqvarna viking machine. My SE started to make some strange noises in November.

I was told it needed to be cleaned. Set up for service but it never made it before it stopped working. Local Viking dealer did not know if it was still covered. Cannot recommend Viking machines for service seems to be non-existent. I LOVE my machine when it works properly. Sometimes the thread breaks during emboridery. It will sew nice stiches no complaints there in sewing machine mode.

First time it was under warrenty but when I got it back from repair it was doing the same thing. This happened 3 times after I would get it home. The screen would go blank and when I first turned it on the screen would stay blank and take 20min to light up. I am in the market for a new embroidery machine BUT I will purchase a stand alone machine and keep the sewing machine for sewing. OH, and I will not be buying a HV!!! At first, because this was the first machine I had purchased in decades, I experienced problems.

These were dealt with by the outstanding support provided at the Husqvarna shop where I got my SE. Since correcting my user error mistakes and giving the machine a chance, I have decided that it is really a great sewing machine and would never be without it. However, the machine is made of plastic and plastic breaks. It seems that the design engineers did not take this into account so I had to replace the front bobbin storage case due to broken hinges.

Aside from these exterior annoyances, I have had little problem and I am not sorry I bought it. I am also sorry that so many people have had such serious problems with their Designer SE sewing machines, but I still love mine so far. Like many who have commented, I started with the Designer 1 and loved my machine but was frustrated that I had to convert everything to a floppy disk so I bought the Designer SE LE luckily I kept my old machine because the trade in was ridiculously low.

I kept getting the message that the presser foot was too high but it was in the lowered position or in the correct position. I took the machine to the dealer but it came back doing the same things. Finally, it was so bad they found the problem and said I needed a new head. Luckily it was still under warranty. I had hardly used the machine because it was so frustrating. Now it seems to be working better but am getting warnings to check the upper thread when there is nothing wrong. I am VERY disappointed in this machine.

After trading in my D1 just after the SE came out I am still kicking myself. The first motherboard was replace when the maching was in use only about a year. That repair took over 6 weeks to get the part.

I am a retired home ec. I love my SE. I also purchased a Diamond, but the only thing better about it is the larger hoop. In every other way I prefer my SE. I am sorry to see so many disgruntled reviews about the SE. I have had no problems with my SE in 5 years. Finally, I angrily took in for servicing 1 month out of the warranty , still doing same that I took it in for.

Guess what, now I have a blown control panel…. Dealer does not want to take machine in tradein…suggested selling it on E-Bay to get more. How can I ethically do that? Some may, but it is not in me to do that. I feel Viking should take these machines in at a reasonable trade-in.

To Zenqi, Since you have been a repairman for so many years and agree with the flaws of the Viking SE that so many have posted here, what machine s do you recommend for embroidery? I love the Designer 1! The SE sews what it wants to when it wants to. Seldom does it sew or embroider perfectly. It must be babysat and coddled. Somehow the repairman cannot get this stupid machine to act up like it always does for me. After waiting six weeks, the motor for my SE came into my dealer and was installed the same day.

The machine is working perfectly now, although it sounds a bit different. Happy sewing. But my serviceman found that the bobbin tension was way too loose. So try tightening your bobbin tension—quite a bit I should think.

That really took care of my problem. After getting my bobbin tension figured out the machine worked beautifully for hundreds of hours. I had embroidered hours in six years on my SE when the motor went out.

I guess I wore the motor out, huh? Well, it is now February 25, , and my Designer SE has been in the shop since January 21 waiting for a new motor. See my first comments above. The dealer is having a terrible time getting the part from the company. The company is giving my dealer a real run-around.

The company sends the wrong parts, or not all items ordered, all the time. My dealer is losing lots of business and money, of course because of this.