Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 vs Janome Memory Craft 1000
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 and Janome Memory Craft 1000 are not direct competitors: different use classes. Janome Memory Craft 1000 is the entry-level choice; Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Designer Epic 3
Husqvarna Viking
F4 · Semi-professional
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Memory Craft 1000
Janome
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~11000–25000 € | 1499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 10 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | 450 mm | 140 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | 450 mm | 140 mm |
| Embroidery unit | — | Integrated in the machine |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm | 660 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 912 | 241 |
| Free-arm embroidery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 8 | 20 |
| Connectivity | — | USB |
| Included hoops | DESIGNER Regal Hoop (465x260 mm), DESIGNER Royal Hoop II (360x200 mm), DESIGNER Jewel Hoop II (240x150 mm), DESIGNER Splendid Square Hoop II (120x120 mm), adattatore per telai | — |
| LED lights | — | 2 |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Maximum speed | — | 860 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 871 | 300 |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 16 | 12 |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm | 7 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | — | 5 mm |
| Needle positions | 37 | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | 310 mm | 180 mm |
| Arm workspace height | — | 110 mm |
| Hook type | — | Horizontal rotary |
| Feed dog pieces | — | 7 |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Integrated in the machine | None |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Built-in |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | Yes |
| Knee lifter | — | No |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Presser foot lift | — | 12 mm |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Manual |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | — |
| Display size | 10.1 in | — |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Independent bobbin winder | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | — |
SewingSpecs Awards
Most capable Semi-professional
Highest technical score among the 5 sheets in the Sewing and embroidery combos category (semi-professional tier): 78/100.
How we assign awards →No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Embroidery area, long side: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 450 mm vs Janome Memory Craft 1000 140 mm
- Embroidery area, short side: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 450 mm vs Janome Memory Craft 1000 140 mm
- Maximum embroidery speed: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 1000 spm vs Janome Memory Craft 1000 660 spm
- Dual feed / walking foot system: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 Integrated in the machine · Janome Memory Craft 1000 None
- Needle threader: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 Automatic · Janome Memory Craft 1000 Built-in
Which one to choose
Choose Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 if…
you value embroidery area, long side, embroidery area, short side and maximum embroidery speed. It is the most capable in its class.
Choose Janome Memory Craft 1000 if…
It is the cheapest in its class.
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