Flatlock - Husqvarna Viking 990 Operation Manual

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Stitches of personal choice
Flatlock
By pressing one of the push-buttons marked with
lrrows on the control panel until the light under the
symbol for flatlock goes on, the machine is automatically
et for a stitch which, in addition to that indicated by the
ewing guide, is also suitable for sewing overlapping
eams, decorative hems, binding and edges on woven
3 n d elastic fabrics.
To sew an overlapping seam, lap one piece of fabric
cm (3/8"') over the other piece and sew flatlock stitch
wer the fabric edge on the right side. Trim from the
rong side or sew another seam from the right side.
You can produce a decorative hem by folding a single
iem on the wrong side and sewing the flatlock from the
ight side.
The stitch you have selected by means of one of the
eish-buttons marked with arrows is suitable for non
tretch material. If you wish to use a corresponding stitch
ith stretch material, press the "Hemming" button on
be sewing adviser after setting the material at "Stretch,
ther".
Fasten binding by folding the binding over the edge of
be fabric, slightly wider on the wrong side. Sew over the
ge of the binding on the right side with the flatlock and
ñm excess material. Use knit trim or bias binding when
inding curved edges, like round necks and armholes.
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Use the flatlock to sew narrow belts, bands, etc. Fold
he fabric in thirds and sew in the center. Trim excess
uterial from underneath.
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