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User's Guide
Interlude
445, 435
K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Interlude 445, 435 K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Lowering the Feed Teeth Thread Tension Changing the Needle Changing the Presser Foot Functions and Infodisplay The Functions Panel Sewing Advisor - Interlude 445 How to Use the Sewing Advisor Icons on the InfoDisplay Interlude 445 Interlude 435 Programming Sewing...

  • Page 4: Learn Your Interlude

    Learn your Interlude Learn your Interlude Overview Thread tension Thread guide for bobbin winding Thread take-up lever Spool pin Presser foot pressure dial Thread guide Spool holders Buttonhole sensor socket Recess for additional spool pin Light Quick info guide Thread cutter for bobbin winding Needle bar Handwheel Presser foot...

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    Learn your Interlude Unpacking Place the machine on the table or cabinet, remove the packaging and lift off the carrying case. Remove the side parts of the packing material, the foot control and fi nally the protection cover. The machine is delivered with an accessory bag, a main cord and a foot control cord.

  • Page 6: Connecting The Foot Control

    Learn your Interlude Connecting the Foot Control Among the accessories you will fi nd the foot control cord and the main cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot control is only necessary the very fi rst time you are going to use the machine.

  • Page 7: Accessory Tray

    Learn your Interlude Accessory Tray In the accessory tray there are special places for presser feet and bobbins plus Interlude 445 space for needles and other accessories. Store the accessories in the tray so they are easily accessible. Interlude 435...

  • Page 8: Spool Pins

    Learn your Interlude Spool Pins The machine has spool pins suitable for all types of thread. The main spool pin (a) is adjustable – the thread reels off the stationary spool. Place the spool so that the thread reels counter-clockwise. There are two spool holders on the spool pin.

  • Page 9: Threading The Upper Thread

    Learn your Interlude Threading the Upper Thread Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position Pull the spool pin out. Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool holder on the spool pin as described. Push the spool pin back in.

  • Page 10: Bobbin Winding With The Machine Threaded

    Learn your Interlude Bobbin Winding with the Machine Threaded Make sure that the presser foot is up and the needle is in the highest position. Note! Do not use a plastic presser foot when bobbin winding. Place your empty bobbin with the Press the foot control.

  • Page 11: Bobbin Winding - Vertical Spool Pin

    Learn your Interlude Bobbin Winding – Vertical Spool Pin Place an empty bobbin with the mark out-wards on the bobbin spindle and bring it down. Place the large spool holder under the thread on the spool pin. Bring the thread under the thread guide (a) and over thread guide (b), further under thread guide (c).

  • Page 12: Placing The Bobbin In The Machine

    Learn your Interlude Placing the Bobbin in the Machine 10 15 Turn off the main switch. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards you. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the mark facing up and the thread to the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter clockwise when pulling out the thread.

  • Page 13: Thread Tension

    Learn your Interlude Thread Tension Use the recommended thread tension setting given on the InfoDisplay. You can adjust the top thread tension for special fabrics and/or techniques. To adjust, turn the numbered tension dial (a). The higher the number the higher the tension.

  • Page 14: Changing The Needle

    Learn your Interlude Changing the Needle Turn off the main switch. Loosen the screw in the needle clamp with the screwdriver. Remove the needle. Push the new needle upwards with the fl at side away from you until it will go no further. Use the screwdriver to tighten the Always use needles of system 130/705H.

  • Page 15: Functions And Infodisplay

    FUNCTIONS AND INFODISPLAY...

  • Page 16: The Functions Panel

    Functions and InfoDisplay The Functions Panel above the stitch width buttons. The Reverse width can be adjusted between is touched to sew in REVERSE 0 and 6 mm. If straight stitch is reverse. When the button is selected, the width button is used to released, Interlude sews forwards.
  • Page 17 Functions and InfoDisplay Stitch Selection Buttons By using the button you can tie You select a stitch from the off a stitch at the beginning and/or panel by pressing the stitch at the end. The sym bol fl ashing selection buttons. on the dis play indicates that With left button you get tens selected.

  • Page 18: Sewing Advisor - Interlude 445

    Sewing Advisor - Interlude 445 Your Interlude 445 features the exclusive Husqvarna Viking Sewing Advisor. It is always active and is located at the bottom of the Touch Panel. When beginning a sewing project, touch your fabric type and weight then touch the technique you desire to sew.
  • Page 19 : creates an invisible BLIND HEM hem on garments. Is not recommended for light weight fabric or for leather/vinyl, but your Interlude 445 selects the best stitch possible. : selects the best visible or top stitch hem for your fabric type and weight.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Sewing Advisor

    Functions and InfoDisplay How to Use the Sewing Advisor Your fabric selection stays active until another fabric is selected, and the last fabric selected is always retained in the memory - even when the machine is turned off. When touching a fabric icon, the letter corresponding to that fabric appears in the InfoDisplay below the word GUIDE...

  • Page 21: Icons On The Infodisplay

    Some icons are always active and some appear only in specifi c situations. The icons visible on the InfoDisplay are listed and explained below. Interlude 445 7 7 8 8 General Icons : here, you can see the...

  • Page 22: Interlude 435

    Functions and InfoDisplay Buttonhole Icons When sewing step by step buttonholes, a fl ashing icon indicates that you need to touch REVERSE move between the different parts of the buttonhole. Recommends a corded buttonhole. Interlude 435 General Icons Indicates that is active.

  • Page 23: Programming

    Functions and InfoDisplay Programming With Interlude you can program stitches into combinations. The program is automatically saved in the machine memory and is retained even when the machine is turned off. PROG mode When programming, the Sewing Advisor (445) is not active. Touch FUNC activate the mode.
  • Page 24 Functions and InfoDisplay Change a Stitch Any stitch can be changed in PROG when the stitch number is shown on the InfoDisplay. Simply step through the stitch combination with the arrow buttons until you see the number of the stitch you would like to change, and select the correct stitch to replace it.
  • Page 25 Functions and InfoDisplay Mending and taper satin stitches These stitches can only be selected mode. They can not be NORM programmed or combined. Each stitch has a memory to store the number of stitches length, or width changes. Sew until the stitch has reached the desired length.
  • Page 26 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 diffi cult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric in especially 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/embroidering to avoid the discoloring.

  • Page 27: Sewing

    SEWING...

  • Page 28: Stitch Overview

    Sewing Stitch Overview Interlude 445 - Utility stitches 00 Straight Stitch 06 Reinforced zigzag For all kinds of sewing in woven For joining fabric edge to edge or fabrics, 25 different needle positions. overlapping in leather. 07 Three-step Zigzag 01 Stretch Stitch For overcasting, mending, sewing on For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.
  • Page 29 For joining two pieces of fabric with lettering. fi nished edges and for elastic shirring. 17-18 Buttonholes 14 Elastic Blind Hem Different buttonhole styles for different Invisible hems in stretch medium and types of garments. heavy fabrics. Interlude 445 - Decorative stitches...
  • Page 30 Sewing Interlude 435 - Utility stitches 00 Straight Stitch 06 Overcast Stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the For all kinds of sewing in woven fabrics, 25 different needle positions. edge or trim later. For light stretch and non-stretch fabrics.
  • Page 31 Sewing 11 Darning Stitch 13-14 Buttonholes Darn and mend work clothes, jeans, Different buttonhole styles for different table cloths and linen towels. types of garments. 12 Tapering Stitch Used for corners, points and satin stitch lettering. Interlude 435 - Decorative stitches...

  • Page 32: Utility Sewing

    Sewing Utility Sewing Seam A seam sews two pieces of fabric together with a seam allowance that usually will be pressed open. In most cases edges of the seam allowance are fi nished with an overcast stitch before sewing the seam. Seams in stretch fabric must stretch with the fabric.

  • Page 33: Twenty-Fi Ve Needle Positions

    Sewing Twenty-fi ve Needle Positions Your Interlude has twenty-fi ve different needle positions for the most accurate seaming and topstitching ever. When sewing straight stitch or reinforced straight stitch, the needle positions can be adjusted in steps. Take advantage of the different needle positions to edge stitch and top stitch.

  • Page 34: Gathering

    Sewing Gathering Use a slightly longer stitch than normal straight stitch, 3.5-5.0. Always sew two gathering threads next to each other. • Place a single thickness of fabric under the presser foot and stitch. • Stitch a second row next to the fi rst. •...

  • Page 35: Three-Step Zigzag Stitches

    Sewing Three-Step ZigZag Stitches The multiple zigzag stitches look like a zigzag stitch with short stitches in the “zig” and the “zag” of the stitch. The three-step zigzag, is up to 1/4'' (6 mm) wide and suitable for all types of fabrics.

  • Page 36: Seam And Overcast

    Sewing Seam and Overcast The Seam/Overcast stitch sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at one time. There are a number of different Seam/ Overcast stitches on your Interlude, to give the best result for your chosen fabric. Fabric: Stretch light, cut in two Sew: •...

  • Page 37: Darning And Mending

    Sewing Darning and Mending Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a fi ne thread in a color as close to your garment as possible. Fabric: Woven medium, poke a small hole to darn.

  • Page 38: Blind Hem

    Sewing Blind Hem The blind hem creates an invisible hem on garments. Fabric: Wool or other medium-weight fabrics. Fold the fabric as illustrated. Make sure the folded edge of the fabric follows the inside of the right “toe” of Blind Hem Foot D.

  • Page 39: Hem

    Sewing For sewing hems we recommend that you use a straight stitch for woven fabric, leather and vinyl, and stretch stitches for stretch fabrics. Jeans Hem When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue jeans hem, the foot can tip as the machine climbs over the seam.

  • Page 40: Buttonholes

    Sewing Buttonholes On the buttonhole overview to the right, you can see which buttonholes that are available on your machine. Select the bartack style for most buttonhole sewing and the round end buttonhole for light weight fabrics. Bartack buttonhole for most fabric weights.
  • Page 41 Sewing Step by Step Buttonhole Your Interlude has the Perfect Balanced Buttonhole (PBB). The machine sews buttonholes with both columns stitched in the same direction to get a perfect result. • Select the bartack buttonhole or the round end buttonhole and snap on Buttonhole Foot C.
  • Page 42 Sewing Straight Stitch Buttonhole The Sewing Advisor will select the best buttonhole for your fabric. For leather and vinyl a straight stitch buttonhole will be sewn. • When you begin sewing the buttonhole, the machine will sew the left column in reverse. The size of the buttonhole is automatically determined by placing the button in the special buttonhole foot.

  • Page 43: Button

    Sewing Button Sew buttons, snaps, hook and eyes quickly with your Interlude. Fabric: Woven medium Use the clearance plate to create a thread shank. Snap off the presser foot and lower the feed teeth by turning the dial on the free arm to Adjust stitch settings so that the stitch length is 0.0 and the width is 3.0.

  • Page 44: Sewing Zippers

    Sewing Sewing Zippers The zipper foot E can be snapped on so that it is located either to the right or to the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the other side of the zipper, reposition the zipper foot.

  • Page 45: Decorative Sewing

    Sewing Decorative Sewing Appliqué 1 Draw a mirror image of your design on the paper side of the fusible web. 2 Iron the fusible web so that it sticks to the wrong side of the appliqué material. 3 Cut out the appliqué. Remove the paper layer from the fusible web.

  • Page 46: Taper Satin Stitch

    Entredeux is stitched where lace or fabric are joined together or as a Wing row of embellishment. Fabric: Woven light, Husqvarna Viking Tear-A-Way stabilizer. Thread top and bobbin with fi ne weight sewing thread in a color to match the fabric.

  • Page 47: Bridging Stitch

    Sewing Bridging Stitch The bridging stitch is suitable for joining two pieces of fabric with folded edges. Also use to join lace and ribbon. Elastic shirring The bridging stitch is also useful for gathered elastic shirring. Use the buttonhole foot C, tighten the upper thread tension.

  • Page 48: Decorative Stitches

    Sewing Decorative Stitches These stitches are mainly used as decorative stitches. Examples: Stitch 22 (445) / 18 (435) sewn with yarn gives a decorative effect. An effective edging can be produced with stitch 19 (445) / 15 (435). Sew a bit from the edge and trim close to the stitching.

  • Page 49: Care Of Your Interlude

    CARE OF YOUR INTERLUDE...

  • Page 50: Light

    Only use light bulbs of a type as indicated on the front of the machine (12V, 5W). They are available at your authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer. Turn off the main switch. Place the light bulb remover with the deep hole, marked OUT, around the bulb.

  • Page 51: Presser Foot

    Care of your Interlude Care of the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Turn off the main switch. Cleaning Wipe the exterior surfaces of your Interlude with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up.

  • Page 52: Trouble Shooting

    Care of your Interlude • Rethread top and bobbin threads. Trouble Shooting • Use recommended presser foot. Any Time You Experience • Turn machine off and on to reset. a Problem When Sewing: • Consult your dealer for service. • Enter correct type and weight of fabric in the Sewing Advisor (445).
  • Page 53 Care of your Interlude Fabric Does Not Move? Have your Interlude Serviced Regularly by your • Feed teeth up. Husqvarna Viking Dealer! • Increase stitch length. If you have followed this trouble shooting information and still are having Bobbin Thread Breaks? sewing problems, take the sewing •...

  • Page 54: Index

    Index Index Accessory Tray Fabric selection 16-17 Adjust an entire stitch program Fault-fi nding 50-51 Adjust stitches in a program Feed teeth, lowering Arrow buttons Appliqué Foot control FUNC Bartacks Function Blind hem FUNC Bobbin NORM placing in the machine PROG winding 8, 9...
  • Page 55 Sewing Advisor 16-18 Spool holders Spool pin Main spool pin Separate spool pin Step by step buttonhole Stitch length Stitch plate Stitch selection Stitch overview Interlude 445 26-27 Interlude 435 28-29 Stitch width STOP Straight Stitch Stretch fabric Stretch Stitch...
  • Page 59 Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.
  • Page 60 VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna, Sweden www.h us qv arn av ik i ng. co m...

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