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Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q sewing & quilting machine is the most advanced, most powerful, and most precise sewing machine the brand has ever introduced. The highly anticipated, top-of-the-line machine, engineered by a global leader in the sewing industry with a legacy of precision and quality dating back more than 150 years, was designed to incorporate Husqvarna Viking superior high performance into an unprecedented array of best-in-class features. These include the brand’s largest, brightest workspace; comprehensive connectivity; and unmatched power and stability 

 

 

Features and Benefits

JoyOS Advisor Feature

Select fabric type and get a wide selection of available sewing techniques, from basic to detailed sewing. JoyOS ADVISOR feature will instantly set the best stitch, stitch width, stitch length, thread tension /portioning, and presser foot pressure for the technique you've chosen. Animations and illustrations will also assist you and provide expert advice right on the screen.

  • Interactive Tutorials - Learn how to sew different techniques like zips, collars, hems, etc. The Epic 980Q sewing machine guides you all the way and sets everything for you.
  • Stitch Techniques - All the exclusive Husqvarna Viking techniques are shown with step by step instructions, including animations and/or illustrations.
  • Quick Help - Touch any stitch, icon, or function to see its name and description.
  • The Complete User's Guide is right there in your machine, everything you want to know on screen.

Large Working Area

There are no limits to your larger than life projects, quilts home dec projects, or fashion.

  • Large sewing area, more than 12" x 5 1/2" (310x140mm) work area.
  • The design of the sewing head gives great visibility when sewing.
  • Tall needle area height, 3" (77mm), for easier access when changing the presser foot or needle.

Exclusive Stitch Techniques

Husqvarna Viking world-class unique stitches for more creative opportunities. "Sequin stitches", "Theme stitches" plus Dimensional stitches.

  • Create Dimensional Stitches by adding fabric or sequins for a unique decorative and textured effect; both vertically and horizontally.
  • With the Theme Stitches, you can randomly select from different stitches in the same family.

mySewnet - Wifi Connectivity And Apps

mySewnet allows easy access to files from multiple devices, including your computer, tablet or Epic 980Q sewing machine. The files will always be synchronized and available whenever you need them via WiFi.

  • Automatic updates
  • Free mySewnet account with the ability to share content between devices
  • Apps available for both Android and iOS

Largest Display With 10.1" Capacitive Touch Screen

Easy to navigate through various screens using multi-touch gestures.

  • Large (10.1", 217x136 mm) full-color capacitive touch screen with 180-degree viewing angle and high resolution (1280x800).
  • The user interfaces delivering an optimum intuitive experience. Designed by sewers for sewers.

Fully Automatic Needle Threader

With one touch of a button, your needle is threaded and ready to sew.

Illuminated Working Area

Especially developed lighting, designed to give exceptional even light across the entire work area.

  • Developed by optronic experts
  • Created using revolutionary LED technology and light guide optics
  • See fabric and stitches in true color and without shadows

Exclusive Sensor System Feature

Automatically and continuously senses and adjusts to any thickness of fabric for perfect, even feeding as you sew.

  • Sensor Foot Lift – Presser foot lowers and raises automatically for every sewing technique. Four positions: down, pivot, up, and extra lift. Automatically lowers feed teeth on the extra lift for maximum space to slide thick fabrics and quilts under the foot easily.
  • Sensor Foot Pivot – Automatic float position with the needle down for instant pivoting, easy appliqué, and quilting. Your hands are free to guide the fabric.
  • Sensor Foot Pressure – The Presser Foot continuously senses the thickness of the fabric and automatically adjusts the presser foot pressure, for even feeding on all fabric types.

deLuxe Stitch System

Less time and effort spent on machine adjustments with high-quality results regardless of fabric and thread type. Perfect for metallic, sliver, or other specialty threads. Gorgeous stitch results on both sides of the fabric.

  • Thread Portioning feeds the optimum amount of thread for each stitch, no matter what thread type or fabric thickness.
  • Choose between Thread Portioning or Thread Tension for specific techniques/accessories.

Electronic Needle Piercing Power

Stitch through heavy fabrics or several layers without hesitation

  • Pulsating force gives superior results when sewing through heavy/dense fabrics or multiple layers.
  • Maximum needle force 150Nw.

Lightweight One-Piece Aluminium Casting

The lightest machine in its class yet the largest working area.

  • Sturdy and quiet
  • Fewer vibrations

Large Bobbin And Bobbin Winding Through Needle

For time-saving and convenient bobbin winding.

  • Do more sewing before it's time to change your bobbin
  • No risk of thread tangling with the placement on the side of the machine
  • Separate bobbin winding motor

Extensive Selection Of Built-In Stitches

Endless opportunities to be creative.

  • Over 1,000 stitches
  • 19 categories for easy selection
  • Exclusive patented stitch techniques
  • 5 sewing alphabets, with both upper and lower-case letters, for easy programming

New Thread Path With Telescopic Thread Guide

Use larger spools of your favorite thread.

  • Easily use all types and sizes of thread spools
  • More convenient bobbin winding

Interchangeable Dual Feed Included

No matter what type of fabric, it has never been easier to keep your fabrics in place.

  • The Interchangeable Dual Feed with changeable presser feet is designed to feed layers of fabric and/or batting evenly.
  • It is perfect for quilting, sewing velvet, stretch fabrics, leather, and fabrics that need precise pattern matching.

Sewing Functions

All your necessary functions at your command with the touch of a button or program them for your needs.

  • Needle Up/Down
  • Start/Stop
  • Stop
  • Fix
  • Automatic Thread Cutter
  • Pattern Restart
  • Speed

Perfectly Balanced Buttonholes

The Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot automatically sews perfect one-step buttonholes every time.

  • Sews both sides of the buttonhole in the same direction for evenly balanced buttonholes.
  • 11 buttonhole styles and eyelet designed for various sewing applications.

Balance

Find the balanced setting right there on the screen for easy editing when using special fabric and/or thread.

Straight Stitch Plate And Sensor

The perfect help for straight stitch sewing with any special accessory.

  • Attach the Straight Stitch Plate and the machine sensor alerts you if you select any stitch other than a straight stitch.
  • No need to worry about damaging needles.

Two Free-Motion Settings

Line up stitches to sew exactly where you want them.

  • Possible to change complete stitch position for all stitches with less than 7 mm stitch width.

29 Needle Positions

Sews a straight stitch in 29 different needle positions for perfect topstitching, edge stitching, under stitching, stitching-in-the-ditch, or quilting.

Accessory Box With Customised Compartments

Keep all the included accessories close at hand.

  • Store your presser feet in alphabetical order
  • Straight stitch plate clicks into place
  • Slot for Sensor buttonhole foot

Two USB Ports

Two USB ports allow for the smooth transfer of files and updates.

Soft Cover

Dust-free storage for your machine.

Inch / Centimetre Ruler On The Base Plate

Convenient measuring right there on your Epic 980Q sewing machine.

  • Ruler up to 19" (48.5cm)
  • Button ruler

Warranty

When you buy the Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q sewing machine from Sterling Sewing, you are covered by our comprehensive 5-year warranty.

In the unlikely event, your sewing machine develops a fault, we will arrange for collection, repair, and re-delivery of your machine for the duration of the warranty period. 

Included:

  • Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q
  • Sewing machine, user guide, and all attachments
  • extension table with adjustable guide
  • the foot book with the following additional feet that don't come standard with the machine: Narrow zipper foot, Decorative guide foot, Quilter's foot, 1/4 inch guide foot, and open toe foot
  • Universal needles, Topstitch needles, Denim needles, Microflex needles, and Ballpoint needles
  • Fabric cutting board and guide
  • The mini vacuum attachment set
  • Disappearing ubjmarking pens
  • Tailor's chalk
  • Duckbill applique scissors
  • EZ Snips
  • Smooth tracing wheel
  • Loop Turner
  • Ezy-pull Bodkin
  • Ballpoint bodkin
  • Tape measure
  • Hooks and eyes
  • Leather punch
  • 24 extra bobbins
  • Bobbin holder
  • Husqvarna Viking Trolley Bag for Designer Epic
  • Husqvarna Viking Large Metal Hoop 240mm x 150mm
  • Husqvarna Viking Small Metal Hoop 100x100mm
  • Basic Colours 100m Sew-All Thread Set 10pk
  • Multi Colours 100m Sew-All Thread Set 10pk


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