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SVP Worldwide Machine Highlight
National Sewing Circle EditorsDescription
When it comes to selecting a new machine, you want to make sure it has all the features you want and need, and maybe even some extra features you didn’t know you wanted. The Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q has all of this and more with the JoyOS Advisor, Exclusive Stitch techniques and even interactive video tutorials.
Machine Highlights
The Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q is one of the most advanced machines on the market with exclusive stitch techniques, interactive tutorials, and an exclusive sensor system- and is one to consider when you are looking through a guide to buying a sewing machine. The Epic 980Q has one of the largest display screens of any machine with captive touch, measuring in at 10.1”, and also has some of the brightest LED lighting and largest workspace areas. The JoyOS advisor feature of this machine will help make sure you achieve accurate, even and professional looking stitches every time by setting the best stitch width and length, and automatically setting the best thread tension and presser foot pressure for the desired stitch technique. If you are trying out a stitch technique you’ve never done before, or even just looking for more sewing tips and techniques, the JoyOS advisor can show you animations and illustrations that can walk you through each step of the sewing or quilting process. The Epic 980Q also has Exclusive Stitch techniques, including theme stitches, sequin stitches and even the ability to create unique decoratie and textured stitches using dimensional stitches. If you are someone who likes to sew on a variety of different fabric weights and textures, and even combine them into one project, the exclusive sensor system on the Epic 980Q will help ensure even feeding and stitches as you sew by automatically and continuously sensing and adjusting to any thickness of fabric.
The Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q is one of the most advanced machines with numerous features to not only improve your sewing skills but teach you something new. It's one of their largest models, has the brightest workspace lighting, and comes with an easy-to-use, easy-to-read, large touch screen. This touch screen is where you can begin to access some of the standout features of this machine, like mySewnet, which allows you to sign in and access files from multiple devices, including your phone or tablet, via the app. Another top feature is the exclusive sensor system. This system automatically and continuously senses and adjusts to any thickness of fabric, resulting in perfect, even feeding as you sew, even if your fabric thickness varies within the same project. This machine comes with over 1,000 different stitches to choose from and exclusive stitch techniques, like sequence stitches, themed stitches, and dimensional stitches. Dimensional stitches can be made by adding fabric or embellishments to create a unique, textured effect. The 980Q also has a deluxe stitch system, which feeds the right amount of thread for each stitch and adjusts tension if necessary to ensure a precise and even stitch on both sides of the fabric, no matter what thread you use, making it perfect for metallic or other specialty threads. The Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q also comes with the JoyOS ADVISOR. This allows you to select the fabric type you want to use, anything from basic to detailed sewing, and then the JoyOS ADVISOR feature will automatically set the best stitch type, width, and length for that fabric. It will also adjust the thread tension and presser foot pressure for the technique you've chosen to use. The JoyOS ADVISOR also has animations and illustrations to provide advice right on the touch screen. This machine can not only make using new stitches or sewing new techniques easier; it can help you learn them. With the JoyOS ADVISOR, simply select sewing, decide what it is you want to sew or what you want to learn more about, and the machine automatically sets up for that technique. If you're new to that technique, the 980Q will help you along the way with advice, tips, and even step-by-step videos. With the Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q, you're sure to always have the right machine setting, no matter what technique you're using or what fabric you're using, giving you great results every time.
Does this machine have a drop foot, for quilting ability?
My Singer machine keeps having problems with the feed (I think) & thread keeps binding up in a big ball between the bobbin & the material. I’ve checked the machine multiple times to be sure I haven’t threaded it incorrectly & all is correct. My needle is the correct type/size for hemming my jeans. Could I have the tension set wrong? Has anyone else had this problem?