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Viking Husqvarna

Viking Designer Sapphire 85 Sewing and Embroidery Machine

Viking Designer Sapphire 85 Sewing and Embroidery Machine

SKU: VISAPPHIRE85

Regular price $10,599.00
Sale price $10,599.00 Regular price $12,999.00 18% off

Connected sewing and embroidery with on-screen guidance
The Viking Designer Sapphire 85 combines WiFi connectivity, mySewnet integration, and interactive JoyOS ADVISOR tutorials on an 8" touch screen.

  • 680 built-in stitches including Pop-Up, Sequin, and Appliqué techniques
  • deLuxe Stitch System for consistent results with metallic and specialty threads
  • Exclusive Sensor System automatically adjusts to fabric thickness
  • 1024x600 capacitive touch screen with multi-touch gestures
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Viking Designer Sapphire 85: Connected Sewing and Embroidery

The Viking Designer Sapphire 85 combines sewing, embroidery, and quilting with WiFi connectivity, an 8" color touch screen, and 680 built-in stitches. The mySewnet integration and JoyOS ADVISOR provide on-screen tutorials and access to a growing embroidery design library.

mySewnet enabled connectivity on Viking Designer Sapphire 85

mySewnet Enabled Connectivity

Connect wirelessly via WiFi to transfer designs, receive software updates, and access the mySewnet Library of embroidery designs. Free apps including MySewMonitor and QuickDesign let you monitor stitching progress and create custom designs from your mobile device.

JoyOS ADVISOR interactive tutorials on touch screen

JoyOS ADVISOR System

The JoyOS ADVISOR provides interactive tutorials directly on the touch screen. Learn stitch techniques, embroidery basics, and advanced features through step-by-step guidance. Built-in resources include a Stabilizer Guide, Quick Start Guide, and Accessory Guide for reference while you work.

8 inch color touch screen with multi-touch gestures

Large 8" Color Touch Screen

Navigate settings and designs on the 8" capacitive touch screen with 1024x600 resolution. Multi-touch gestures like swipe, pinch, and zoom make editing and positioning intuitive. The smart toolbox provides quick access to frequently used editing tools.

deLuxe Stitch System for specialty threads

deLuxe Stitch System

The deLuxe Stitch System delivers consistent stitch quality across all fabric types and thread varieties with minimal adjustment. Works especially well with metallic threads and specialty threads that typically require extra tension tweaking on other machines.

Exclusive Sensor System for automatic fabric adjustment

Exclusive Sensor System

The Exclusive Sensor System automatically detects fabric thickness and adjusts feeding pressure accordingly. This ensures even fabric feed when stitching through delicate silks or heavy denim, reducing the need for manual pressure adjustments.

680 built-in stitches including decorative options

680 Built-In Stitches

Choose from 680 stitches including utility, decorative, and exclusive techniques like Pop-Up Stitches, Sequin Stitches, and Appliqué Stitches. The variety covers everything from basic construction to creative embellishment on garments, quilts, and home decor projects.

The Viking Designer Sapphire 85 suits sewists ready to expand into embroidery or experienced embroiderers looking for connected features and on-screen guidance. Explore the full Viking collection to find the right match for your creative goals.

Specifications

Key Specs
  • 680 built-in stitches
  • 15 buttonhole styles
  • Largest embroidery area: 360mm x 350mm (14.25" x 13.75")
  • Maximum sewing speed: 1,050 spm
  • Automatic thread cutter (including jump stitches)
  • 8" capacitive touchscreen
  • 10" of workspace to the right of the needle
  • 13 presser feet included
  • 3 embroidery hoops included
Sewing Features
  • 680 built-in stitches up to 54mm wide
  • Maximum sewing speed: 1,050 stitches per minute
  • 5 sewing fonts
  • 29 needle positions
  • 15 one-step buttonhole styles plus 2 eyelets
  • Sensor One-Step Buttonhole
  • Electronic self-adjusting thread tension
  • Taper stitch selection with 18 different angles
  • 4-way and 8-way directional sewing
  • Side motion stitches
  • 3 free-motion modes: Spring Action, Floating, Ruler Foot
  • Twin needle capability
Embroidery Features
  • 620+ built-in embroidery designs incorporating 30 specialty techniques
  • 8 multi-size embroidery fonts (10mm to 80mm)
  • Largest embroidery area: 360mm x 350mm (14.25" x 13.75")
  • Embroidery speed: up to 1,000 stitches per minute
  • Embroidery Advisor
  • Design scaling
  • Design positioning and exact positioning
  • On-screen editing: flip, rotate, combine, resize, change colors
  • Multi-touch gestures: drag, drop, zoom, rotate, pinch, swipe
Threading & Bobbin
  • Assisted needle threader (single push lever)
  • Automatic thread cutter (including jump stitches)
  • Top-load bobbin system
  • Bobbin winding through the needle
  • Separate bobbin winding motor (wind while sewing)
  • Upper thread and bobbin thread sensors
Workspace & Display
  • 8" capacitive touchscreen (1024 x 600)
  • Multi-touch gesture support
  • Throat space: 250mm (approx. 10") to the right of the needle
  • LED-lighted workspace
  • Dimensions: 485mm x 240mm x 300mm (machine only)
  • Weight: approx. 22 lbs machine only; embroidery unit adds 8.2 lbs
Smart Features
  • mySewnet enabled with WiFi design transfer
  • JoyOS ADVISOR with interactive tutorials
  • Exclusive Sensor System for automatic fabric adjustment
  • deLuxe Stitch System for specialty threads
  • mySewnet Cloud and library access
  • Complimentary mySewnet software
  • Automatic presser foot lifter
  • Sensor foot pressure
Included Feet
  • 13 presser feet included
  • Interchangeable Dual Feed Foot
  • Utility Foot A
  • Decorative Stitch Foot B
  • Buttonhole Foot C
  • Blindhem Foot D
  • Zipper Foot E
  • Non-Stick Glide Foot H
  • Edging Foot J
  • Piecing Foot P
  • Embroidery/Darning Foot R
  • Side Motion Foot S
  • Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot
  • Sensor Q Foot
Included Hoops
  • DESIGNER Royal Hoop: 360mm x 200mm (14.2" x 7.9")
  • DESIGNER Crown Hoop: 260mm x 200mm (10.2" x 7.9")
  • DESIGNER Splendid Square Hoop: 120mm x 120mm (4.7" x 4.7")
Included Accessories
  • Embroidery unit with soft carrying bag
  • Hard cover
  • Straight stitch needle plate
  • Self-Adhesive Glide Plates
  • Thread nets (2)
  • Screwdriver
  • Seam ripper
  • Brush
  • Bobbins (11)
  • Edge/quilting guides
  • Multipurpose tool/button reed
  • Hoop clips
  • Spool caps (small, medium, 2 large)
  • Felt pads (2)
  • Electronic foot control
  • Power cord
  • Spare needles
Warranty
  • 20-Year Limited Warranty on Product Frame
  • 5-Year Limited Warranty on Electronic/Electrical Parts
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty on Parts and Adjustments
  • 1-Year Quality Sewing Warranty

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Flexible payment plans make it easy to get the machine you want.

~$295/mo suggested payments with 36-month special financing*

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*Suggested monthly payments are estimates only. Actual terms subject to credit approval through Synchrony. See store for details.

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