Button Stitch Repetition; Deluxe™ Stitch System - Husqvarna VIKING Designer Epic 3 User Manual

Button Stitch Repetition

When sewing a button, you can set the number of stitch
repeats. Use the – or + in the control to decrease or increase
the number of stitch repeats.
deLuxe™ Stitch System
The deLuxe™ stitch system has two ways to control the
upper thread: thread portioning and thread tension. To get
the best sewing result it will automatically use thread
portioning when possible. Thread portioning automatically
and continuously measures the fabric thickness to portion
the correct amount of thread for the selected stitch.
When thread tension is used, the tension discs will keep the
correct amount of tension on the upper thread. Some special
techniques may require the use of thread tension. Deselect
the deLuxe™ stitch system in sewing settings to ensure that
thread tension is engaged. When the deLuxe™ stitch system
is selected, the control visible in sewing mode will change
between thread portioning and thread tension depending on
the current settings and the loaded stitch.
Use the thread portioning/thread tension control to adjust
the balance between needle thread and bobbin thread, e.g.
decrease when using metallic thread and increase when using
heavy weight thread. Make a few tests with different settings
on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to use and check
the balance between the upper thread and the bobbin thread.
Note: When changing the value of the thread portioning/thread tension
setting, the changes only affect the selected stitch. Your changed settings
will be reset to default when selecting another stitch.
Tip: Increase the thread portioning/thread tension setting for best results
when sewing on denim fabric with thick threads.
Adjust Thread Tension/Thread portioning
For the best stitch appearance and durability make sure the
threads meet evenly between the two fabric layers.
If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric,
the thread tension/thread portioning is too tight. Reduce the
thread tension/thread portioning.
If the upper thread is visible on the back side of the fabric,
the thread tension/thread portioning is too loose. Increase
the thread tension/thread portioning.
For decorative stitches and buttonholes the upper thread
should be visible on the back side of the fabric.
Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going
to use and check the tension.
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Correct tension
Tension too tight
Tension too loose