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340 built-in embroidery designs
Explore an extensive design library that includes decorative motifs, lettering and specialist techniques. Eight embroidery fonts with upper- and lower-case characters make personalisation straightforward.
Advanced sewing and embroidery machine
Grow your sewing and expand into advanced embroidery
The Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 65 combines expansive embroidery, advanced sewing and intelligent on-screen guidance in one versatile creative system.
Create designs up to 360 × 200mm, choose from 340 built-in embroidery designs and explore 472 sewing stitches on a clear 7-inch colour touchscreen. WiFi connectivity, Exact Position and JoyOS Advisor help turn ambitious ideas into accurate, beautifully finished projects.
340
Embroidery designs
472
Sewing stitches
360 × 200mm
Embroidery area
7-inch
Colour touchscreen
WiFi
CREATIVATE connectivity
Designed for creative growth
A premium machine for sewing, quilting and embroidery
The Designer Topaz 65 is for creators who want professional embroidery capability without compromising their everyday sewing and quilting. Remove the embroidery unit for garments, quilts and home décor, then attach it when you are ready to personalise projects with lettering, large motifs and advanced embroidery techniques.
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Large embroidery area
Create designs up to 360 × 200mm without rehooping. The included Designer Royal Hoop is ideal for jacket backs, cushions, quilt blocks and other substantial projects.
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Exact Position
Match a specific stitch point in the design to a chosen point on the fabric. This helps with accurate motif placement, continuous embroidery and joining larger designs.
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7-inch colour touchscreen
The 153 × 85mm capacitive touchscreen gives you a clear view of stitches, designs, settings and tutorials while simplifying embroidery editing and machine navigation.
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JoyOS Advisor
Select the fabric and technique, and JoyOS Advisor recommends or sets suitable stitch width, length, tension and presser-foot pressure. Tutorials, instructions and reference guides are available on screen.
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CREATIVATE connectivity
Connect compatible CREATIVATE-enabled devices through WiFi to transfer designs, receive machine updates and access connected content. Some services and designs require a paid membership.
Advanced embroidery
Shape, combine and personalise your designs
The Topaz 65 provides the editing and placement tools needed to move beyond individual motifs and create coordinated, accurately positioned embroidery layouts.
Embroidery design customising
Move, rotate, mirror, scale and combine compatible designs directly
on the machine.
Create Shape
Arrange compatible embroidery elements along a selected shape to
create distinctive borders and design layouts.
Automatic jump-stitch trim
The machine trims selected jump stitches and draws thread tails to the
back for cleaner finishing.
Basting options
Baste around the design area to help secure fabric and stabiliser,
including projects that cannot be conventionally hooped.
Eight embroidery fonts
Add names, dates and messages using upper- and lower-case embroidery
lettering.
Fast embroidery
Embroider at speeds of up to 850 stitches per minute while top- and
bobbin-thread sensors monitor your progress.
Designed for intuitive editing and detailed embroidery
Specialist techniques
Explore embroidery beyond standard designs
The built-in embroidery library includes designs created for a range of specialist techniques. Some techniques may require optional needles, accessories or additional project materials.
Thread Velvet
Build dimensional embroidery effects using closely arranged thread
elements.
Standard and reverse appliqué
Combine embroidery with layered fabrics for bold decorative shapes
and borders.
Cutwork
Create intricate open areas using compatible cutwork designs and the
appropriate optional needles.
Free-standing embroidery
Produce suitable designs that can be used independently from a fabric
background.
Endless embroidery
Join repeated designs to create continuous borders for garments,
table linen and home décor.
Felting
Explore thread-free embellishment using compatible felting designs
and an optional felting embroidery set.
Powerful sewing capability
Premium sewing when the embroidery unit is removed
The Topaz 65 includes the same advanced sewing foundation as the Topaz 55Q, making it a strong choice for garment sewing, quilting, decorative work and large projects.
- 472 built-in stitches up to 7mm wide
- Five programmable sewing fonts
- Sewing speeds up to 1,000 stitches per minute
- 29 needle positions
- 15 Sensor One-Step buttonhole styles
- Sequence up to 99 stitches and lettering characters
- Tapering on selected decorative stitches
- Free-motion sewing with suitable decorative stitches
- Automatic stitch balance
- Twin-needle and stitch-width safety
Automatic needle threading
The automatic needle threader reduces setup time and makes changing colours or thread types more convenient.
Strong piercing power
Consistent electronic power helps the machine sew through dense fabric and multiple quilt layers at different speeds.
Exclusive Sensor System
Automatic Sensor Foot Lift, Pivot and Pressure respond to the selected technique and fabric thickness for smoother feeding and easier fabric handling.
Automatic thread management
Automatic thread cutting, tension settings and top- and bobbin-thread sensors reduce manual adjustments and interruptions.
How does the Topaz 65 compare with the Topaz 50?
Both models offer a generous 360 × 200mm embroidery area. The Topaz 65 introduces a much larger screen, substantially more designs and stitches, connected features and an updated sewing platform.
| Feature | Designer Topaz 50 | Designer Topaz 65 |
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| Embroidery area | 360 × 200mm | 360 × 200mm |
| Embroidery designs | 150 | 340 |
| Embroidery fonts | 2 | 8 |
| Sewing stitches | 261 | 472 |
| Touchscreen | 3.5-inch colour touchscreen | 7-inch capacitive colour touchscreen |
| On-screen guidance | Sewing Advisor and Quick Help | JoyOS Advisor with tutorials and guides |
| Connectivity | USB design transfer | WiFi, CREATIVATE and USB |
| Needle threading | Built-in manual threader | Automatic needle threader |
| Maximum sewing speed | Model-dependent conventional speed | Up to 1,000 stitches per minute |
What can you make with the Topaz 65?
Custom garments
Add monograms, borders, appliqué and decorative embroidery to jackets, shirts, children’s clothing and accessories.
Quilts and blocks
Piece and quilt with the advanced sewing functions, then add embroidered blocks, labels and free-motion details.
Home décor
Produce coordinated cushions, table linen, wall hangings, curtains and personalised interior projects.
Gifts and keepsakes
Add names, dates and personal details to bags, towels, blankets and commemorative pieces.
Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 65 specifications
| Machine type | Computerised sewing and embroidery machine |
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| Maximum embroidery area | 360 × 200mm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 340 |
| Embroidery fonts | Eight with upper- and lower-case lettering |
| Maximum embroidery speed | Up to 850 stitches per minute |
| Built-in sewing stitches | 472 |
| Sewing fonts | Five |
| Maximum stitch width | 7mm |
| Maximum sewing speed | Up to 1,000 stitches per minute |
| Needle positions | 29 |
| Buttonhole styles | 15 Sensor One-Step buttonhole styles |
| Stitch sequencing | Up to 99 stitches or lettering characters in one sequence |
| Display | 7-inch capacitive colour touchscreen, approximately 153 × 85mm |
| Connectivity | WiFi, CREATIVATE connectivity and USB port |
| Machine dimensions | Approximately 535 × 251 × 310mm |
| Machine weight | Approximately 10.3kg, excluding accessories and packaging |
| Included accessories | 51 accessory pieces, including 10 presser feet and two hoops |
Included presser feet
Ten feet supplied
- Utility Foot A
- Decorative Foot B
- One-Step Buttonhole Foot C
- Blind Hem Foot D
- Zipper Foot E
- Non-Stick Glide Foot H
- Overcasting Foot J
- Quarter-Inch Piecing Foot P
- Embroidery and Darning Foot R
- Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot
Included hoops and accessories
Ready for sewing and embroidery
- Designer Royal Hoop, 360 × 200mm
- Designer Splendid Square Hoop, 120 × 120mm
- Sixteen hoop clips
- Five bobbins
- Thread net and felt pad
- Large, medium and small spool caps
- Auxiliary spool pin
- Edge and quilting guide
- Multipurpose tool and button reed
- Screwdriver, seam ripper and brush
- Extra needles
- Foot control, power cord and soft cover
Manufacturer-supplied contents can change by region or production run. Please confirm the final New Zealand package contents with Direct Sewing if a particular hoop, foot or accessory is essential.
Software, support and compatible accessories
Buy with experienced local advice and after-sales support
An advanced embroidery machine is an investment in both equipment and creative capability. Direct Sewing is an authorised Husqvarna Viking dealer with more than 30 years of sewing-industry experience, providing genuine New Zealand machines, knowledgeable advice and ongoing support.
Authorised NZ dealer
Purchase through an established Husqvarna Viking retailer with genuine local manufacturer warranty support.
Experienced advice
Get practical guidance about embroidery, hoops, software, stabilisers, threads and compatible accessories.
Technical workshop
Direct Sewing’s Henderson workshop provides ongoing servicing and technical support for your machine.
Nationwide delivery
Order from throughout New Zealand or visit the Auckland showroom for in-person assistance.
Direct Sewing, 138 Railside Avenue, Henderson, Auckland.
Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 65 FAQ
Is the Topaz 65 both a sewing and embroidery machine?
Yes. Attach the embroidery unit for machine embroidery or remove it to use the Topaz 65 as a high-specification sewing and quilting machine.
What is the maximum embroidery area?
The maximum embroidery area is 360 × 200mm using the included Designer Royal Hoop. A 120 × 120mm Designer Splendid Square Hoop is also supplied for smaller designs.
How many embroidery designs and fonts are included?
The machine includes 340 embroidery designs and eight embroidery fonts with upper- and lower-case characters.
What does Exact Position do?
Exact Position matches a selected stitch point in the design with a chosen location on the fabric. This assists with accurate placement, continuous embroidery and joining larger design arrangements.
Can I edit embroidery designs on the touchscreen?
Yes. Compatible designs can be moved, rotated, mirrored, scaled and combined. Create Shape can also arrange compatible design elements around a selected shape.
Does the Topaz 65 connect to WiFi?
Yes. It has WiFi and CREATIVATE connectivity for compatible design transfer, connected content and machine updates. Some CREATIVATE features and designs require a paid membership.
Can I transfer my own embroidery designs?
Compatible embroidery files can be transferred using CREATIVATE connectivity or the machine’s USB port. Confirm file-format compatibility before purchasing or downloading third-party designs.
What is JoyOS Advisor?
JoyOS Advisor provides on-screen guidance based on the selected fabric and technique. It can set or recommend stitch width, length, tension and presser-foot pressure and includes tutorials, sewing instructions and reference guides.
Does it automatically thread the needle and cut threads?
Yes. The Topaz 65 includes an automatic needle threader and automatic thread cutter. Thread cutting can also be programmed at the end of a seam or stitch sequence.
Is the Topaz 65 suitable for quilting?
Yes. It offers generous sewing space, 29 needle positions, Quarter-Inch Piecing Foot P, automatic Sensor System functions, strong piercing power and free-motion sewing with suitable decorative stitches.
What are the main upgrades over the Topaz 50?
The Topaz 65 increases the embroidery library from 150 to 340 designs and the sewing stitch collection from 261 to 472. It also adds a 7-inch touchscreen, JoyOS Advisor, WiFi and CREATIVATE connectivity, automatic needle threading and an updated sewing platform.
Does Direct Sewing provide support after purchase?
Yes. Direct Sewing provides local product guidance, genuine New Zealand manufacturer warranty support and ongoing servicing through its Henderson showroom and technical workshop. Nationwide delivery is also available.
Is the Designer Topaz 65 right for your creative plans?
Speak with the Direct Sewing team for New Zealand availability, final package details and practical help comparing the Topaz 65 with other Husqvarna Viking sewing and embroidery machines.