User Reviews
 
Home My Embroidery Machine > Husqvarna Designer I
Husqvarna Designer I
7
Husqvarna Designer I
Reviews (32)
mops 29 Dec 2007
3

Hi, I bought mine Oct 1999, have it serviced once a year, never had any problems. Software: I upgraded from System5Pro through VIPpro to 3D Pro. Can anyone tell me whether it is worth updating (again!) to 4D. Cost an arm and a leg each time.

1 Comments
dstipdonk by dstipdonk 28 May 2008

I really like the 4D, and find it much easier to do. Hard to say if it is worth the update cost, but I am very happy to have it.

mops
868  38201
carolynh 09 Dec 2006
1

I love this machine.

carolynh
0  39
gerda 05 Dec 2006
1

verry good.I have a software embroderi plus version 5

gerda
0  13
gerda 05 Dec 2006
1

7 year designer1

gerda
0  13
rmeyer400 14 Dec 2006
1

I've had my D1 for about 3-4 years now and just upgraded to USB. Have been very happy with the D1 - and it gets lots of use, both embroidery and regular sewing - probably on the average of 20 hours a week.

rmeyer400
0  4
gnara 24 Dec 2006
1

have had machine since 2000 have had nothing but problems with support and mantanence never fixing what I paid to get fix have all the upgrades no hoop wide enough for what I like think it has much to be desired

gnara
0  648
raduckel 26 Dec 2006
1

I love my d-1's I have 2 wouldn't trade them for anything else I also have the pro software and it is very user friendly

raduckel
0  14
massagetimmy 22 Jan 2007
1

I Not only own a designer 1 but now I work for Viking. I would never never trade my D1. I am really looking at getting another one.

2 Comments
sidedoor by sidedoor 05 Mar 2009

I have two D1's and am trying to sell one so that I can buy the Diamond. How do I find the true number of hours for this machine? I used to push the reverse, and up/down needle button at the same time I power up. After my last upgrade, it no longer works. Anyone able to help? P.S. These are the best machines. I just hope the Diamond is all they say it is.

sambsranch by sambsranch 02 Jul 2009

It is and more! I own the Diamond... Sam :)

massagetimmy
1  300
tigerr 08 Jan 2007
1

Ihad this since june of 2006 and I wouldnt give it up for anything, along with embroidery professional.

tigerr
0  64
roberta 20 Jan 2007
1

roberta 1/20/07 have had my designer 1 for about 4 years now and love it! have had no problem. only in the shop once to be serviced for regular overdue cleaning. wouldn't trade it.

roberta
5  251
marysaint 17 Feb 2007
1

I have a designer 1 its also excellent for quilting as there is more space under the machine.

marysaint
0  111
misty 01 Apr 2007
1

I have had a D1 now for 4 years have wonderful backup from the dealer and have had great fun sewing and embroidery on the machine it gives and gives. I have just upgraded to a USB and it has never missed a beat in all the hours of use it gets.

misty
0  44
patriciagreenwood 31 Mar 2007
1

I have had my Designer 1 for a year now. It has been the best machine I have owned. I love it! Hopefully I will get many years of sewing out of it?

patriciagreenwood
0  32
maryreilly 08 May 2007
1

I have 2 of these machines and I love them.

maryreilly
0  5
dsherry 21 Apr 2007
1

LOVE MY DESIGNER 1. I HAVE BEEN SEWING FOR 40 YRS, ALWAYS HAD CHEAPPY MACHINES. WOW THIS IS SEWING. I THINK YOUR DEALER MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE. I WENT LOCAL, SMALL TOWN.

1 Comments
zola by zola 15 Aug 2009

I couldn't agree with you more. I live in a large town, but went to a small town to buy my Designer 1, even though there is a Viking dealer in this town. You might also want to look at joining this group- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vikingd1/

dsherry
0  231
happymom6ny 07 Jun 2007
1

I love my D1...Just got it Christmas 2006..Didn't know what I was missing in a machine until I got this one and fell in love with it....

happymom6ny
0  35
janete 17 Jul 2007
1

I have had my Designer 1 for 8 years. I love it! I belong to a machine embroidery club at my local fabric store. All of us who have D1 never have any trouble. Can't say that for the other machines in the class. I keep my machine updated and have 3D. Best present I have ever purchased for myself! janete

janete
0  52
rubyness 21 Jul 2007
1

i just upgraded to a D1 USB i really like it. takes a bit for me to get used to .. i got lazt with the D2

rubyness
0  60
hazelgrace 30 Jul 2007
1

I have had this machine for nearly 5 years now. It is my standby machine now I have Designer SE, however I always find it very strange using Floppy disks when I do embroidery on it. However I am not prepared to have the expensive USB port put in at the moment, so for now I have a trip down memory lane when I use it seeing how far the machines have gone in 5 years and wonder where they will be at in another five! However I cannot agree with Janete that it is problem free as I have had a run of problems but so I am blessed with a wonderful dealer-Husqvarna Studio in Nottingham, England!

1 Comments
littleei by littleei 3 days ago

I bought my D1, as a second hand reconditioned machine, from Nottingham (England) and have been using it for 18 months. No problems! It's super. I love it and what I can do with it. The 4D package works really well, and I look forward to buying some of your designs soon, (Graceful, Hazel)

hazelgrace
15  375
valdes 12 Oct 2007
1

Hi I'm new to this group. I bought my Embroidery Machine, the Designer 1 USB, I'm still learning, but it's a little confusing when you don't know much computer. I hope you can help me or tell me whre to do on the internet and learn the zip files. By the way, what is our format?

valdes
0  29
embroideryneedle 25 Oct 2007
1

Hi, I am new to this group too. I've bought my Designer-1 5 years ago. And I love. I am Dutch, I love to sew, embroider and to quilt. Also my granddaughter, she is 10 years old, love to use my machine.

embroideryneedle
0  69
hazelgrace 14 Oct 2007
1

Your format is VIP or VP3 if you have the newest software 4D. HOpe you find your machine great fun. There is a special Yahoo group for people with Designer 1. Certainly worth joining as there are some very knowledgable members

1 Comments
zola by zola 15 Aug 2009

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vikingd1/

hazelgrace
15  375
alivandenberge 07 Mar 2008
1

I never ever had a better machine as this one.Had it for more than 6 years. Great to work with and it made beautiful embroidery and lace. I wish I kept it....

alivandenberge
0  22
gerryb 20 Jul 2008
1

After reading reviews on the Viking machines, both DI & SE, I think someone needs to send them to Viking about their lousy support system! If I didn't have a good dealer, I doubt I would have bought the new machines.

1 Comments
juanitadenney by juanitadenney 01 Jan 2009

Yes I agree with you 100%. I have both D1 & SE and I think Viking support system sucks but I love my machines when they are running well. I also wouldn't have bought the new machines if I hadn't had a good dealer.

gerryb
24  6641
bikermomfl 11 Apr 2008
0

I got my designer I USB for my 25th wedding anniversary and I just love this machine. Actually I was given the 955D and then upgraded within 2 months to the designer I and have never looked back. The only problems I've encountered are me and not the machine. We work long and hard together and never a wimper.

bikermomfl
155  9202
colonies1 22 May 2008
0

I just got my Designer I for Chritmas so I am new at this. I got it cause all I heard was good review and I have there surger so I figured I have the pair.

colonies1
120  21820
nonmusicmom 12 Jul 2008
0

I have had my Designer1 for 3 years. Lots of problems with support and repairs. Last November( just as I was trying to finish gifts) my machine just quit. It was in the shop for 4 weeks. So much for a merry xmas. Then since we bought my machine in Colorado and now live in Arkansas they didn't want to honor my warrent. If I ever get to buy another machine it won't be a Husqvarna Viking. But when all is said and done I'm glad so many of you have had good luck with the Designer1.

1 Comments
zola by zola 15 Aug 2009

I would contact the Viking head office, if I were you. Your new Viking dealer should honor the warranty. It's VIKING that repays the dealer, so the dealer is not out anything, even if he did not sell the machine to you. Also, there is a Designer 1 group that might help you -- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vikingd1/

nonmusicmom
2  6606
sidedoor 05 Mar 2009
0

I have 2 D1 machines. I have made 6 embroidery queen size quilts and who knows what else. They are the best machines I have ever had. I used to only buy Singer but I switched back in 1999. I can't say enough about them. They tailor clothing beautifully, quilt, embroidery and I still learn something new every time I use them. Sometimes I have one doing an embroidery and I am sewing with the other. They are great!!!

sidedoor
0  2
llcurrie 27 Jul 2009
0

My D1 has been relatively issue-free. When there are issues, it is usually easily resolved by cleaning out the bobbin assembly thoroughly and/or rethreading to make sure the tension disks are working as they should. These machines seem to be very lint-sensitive and will foul up the sewing if there is garbage in the bobbin assembly. My D1 has re-upholstered my furniture, made draperies and blinds for my whole house, clothing for my kids and tons of crafts, gifts etc. I enjoy creating new designs with the 4D professional software which have made beautiful and unique gifts for friends and family. It has been serviced (overdue but couldnt spare the machine) and continues to run great. I have noticed that when it is working for a while, a noise gets louder from the gears behind the bobbin winder and while sewing or embroidering the RRRRRR sound persists. Let the machine cool down and the noise goes..... After sewing for 30+ years on my mothers old Singer 301A (which still runs perfectly and my kids sew on it) the D1 was like an ice-cream sundae treat after only ever having had popsicles. Dealer support means everything to an owner of a complex machine like this and I am thrilled with my dealers (Delaware) who have talked me through many a panic and even lent me an SE loaner when I had my D1 serviced in the middle of a project (happy to say I prefer the D1). I recommend taking classes through your dealer, you build a great relationship with the educators that way too; my educators also work in the store and have guided me away from purchases that I fancied and recommended alternatives, usually cheaper ones, but also more suitable for my needs.

1 Comments
zola by zola 15 Aug 2009

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vikingd1/

llcurrie
0  124
zola 15 Aug 2009
0

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vikingd1/ This is a Designer 1 Yahoo group that is great, if you want help with your D1.

zola
0  4
lucee 07 Oct 2009
0

After a few teething problems when I first got this machine it is now sewing like a dream! Have had excellent support in getting those earlier issues fixed. Love this machine. Currently sewing about 30 to 40 hours a week.

lucee
0  51
frannie 29 days ago
0

I am very happy with my Designer I, it has never given me a problem. I have had it for almost 2 years now and I sew something almost everyday, whether it is embroidery, quilting or making clothing for myself or my grandchildren. I updated my 3D software for 4D Pro and am so glad that I did. There is so much more you can do with 4D than you could with the 3D. I learn something new every day!!

frannie
0  249
grafiau grafiau 1432

16 minutes ago Meganne you have a PM Answer this Question

Snow couple with a twist
manami manami 46443

11 minutes ago Maryjo, beautiful work! They are adorable!...

FSL Angels
manami manami 46443

12 minutes ago They are gorgeous! Well done!...

"Rose" - shirt
manami manami 46443

13 minutes ago So cute! Perfect for girls! Well done!...

Nekayla Lace Edging
manami manami 46443

14 minutes ago Beth, it is just gorgeous! Well done!...

Nekayla Lace Edging
kezza2sew kezza2sew 10399

58 minutes ago Truely beautiful. Such a work of art to view and maybe use........

"Rose" - shirt
juanitadenney juanitadenney 2028

1h 4m ago Yes. it is just perfect for any little girl. *4U...

Thanksgiving Shirts
shirlener88 shirlener88 89876

1h 15m ago How very cute - the girls will look adorable - little shirt are hard to hoop. *4U...



Home | Back to CuteEmbroidery | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Info | Contact us

Copyright © 2008 Reviews.CuteEmbroidery.com, All rights reserved.