Sewing; Start To Sew - Straight Stitch - Husqvarna VIKING Onyx 15 User Manual

SEWING

SEWING
Next to each stitch or sewing technique described in this
section of the manual is a chart showing the recommended
settings and presser foot. See sample of the chart to the right.
Note: Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration
on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be
very difficult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric, especially
in red and blue, often contain a lot of excess dye. If you suspect that
your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always
pre-wash it before sewing to avoid the discoloring.
Note: For best sewing result, use the same thread on top and bobbin. If
sewing with specialty/decorative threads, use regular sewing thread in the
bobbin.
START TO SEW – STRAIGHT STITCH
Set your machine for straight stitch (see chart to the right).
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric under it, next to
a seam allowance guide line on the needle plate. On the bob-
bin cover there is a 1/4" (6mm) guide line.
Place the top thread underneath the presser foot.
Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Bring
the threads toward the back and lower the presser foot. Press
the foot control. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide
letting the machine feed the fabric (A). If the bobbin thread
isn't pulled up, it will be automatically as you start to sew.
To secure the beginning of a seam, press and hold the reverse
lever. Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the reverse lever and
the machine will sew forward again (B).
SEWING
3.5 2.5
A B C
A. Stitch
B. Stitch width in mm
C. Stitch length in mm
0 2-4
Set up for straight stitch
A
7
3-5 A
D E
D. Thread tension
E. Presser foot
3-5 A
B
7
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