Designer 1 stuff
01-23-2025, 05:38 AM
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depending on what machine you buy to replace this one, you might want to save the hoops and feet. I started out with the Designer 1 and after 15 years I went to a show for the Epic 1 when it just came out. Hadn't planned on trading machines but after playing with it, I decided to go for it. I'm glad I did too as my screen crashed after I traded it to them. I found this out as I decided to still wanted it for regular sewing and that's when they told me. I was able to use all the feet excluding the spanish hem and walking feets. I had just ordered a clear table for it and of course that wouldn't fit so I sold these items along with the mega hoop they said wouldn't fit. True I have to be careful which decorative stitch to use if I'm using the older feet but I bought most of the feet that go with the walking foot so I can use them for the wider stitches.
I think the Designer 1 machine was a great machine as I remember stitching 8 layers of blue jean fabric which I can't seem to do witht he Epic 1.
I think the Designer 1 machine was a great machine as I remember stitching 8 layers of blue jean fabric which I can't seem to do witht he Epic 1.
01-23-2025, 05:48 AM
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depending on what machine you buy to replace this one, you might want to save the hoops and feet. I started out with the Designer 1 and after 15 years I went to a show for the Epic 1 when it just came out. Hadn't planned on trading machines but after playing with it, I decided to go for it. I'm glad I did too as my screen crashed after I traded it to them. I found this out as I decided to still wanted it for regular sewing and that's when they told me. I was able to use all the feet excluding the spanish hem and walking feets. I had just ordered a clear table for it and of course that wouldn't fit so I sold these items along with the mega hoop they said wouldn't fit. True I have to be careful which decorative stitch to use if I'm using the older feet but I bought most of the feet that go with the walking foot so I can use them for the wider stitches.
I think the Designer 1 machine was a great machine as I remember stitching 8 layers of blue jean fabric which I can't seem to do witht he Epic 1.
I think the Designer 1 machine was a great machine as I remember stitching 8 layers of blue jean fabric which I can't seem to do witht he Epic 1.
I stupidly bought a Brother sewing machine that is already in the repair shop. I just want to get rid of the clutter. I have several floppy disc patterns as well. I used that machine with my xp computer that still works great. I will never be able to afford another machine like my Designer 1! It was amazing, and sewed ANYTHING!
01-23-2025, 09:39 AM
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Location: New England, USA
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The D1 was an awesome machine. If you don't get anyone who is interested here and if you are on FB there may be Viking Forums where someone would jump at the chance for extras and backups. Hope you new machine is feeling better soon.
01-23-2025, 10:10 AM
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I do not have FB l Got hacked there. Just want to find a new home for this stuff to declutter.
