Chainstitch Sewing; Sewing Hints - Husqvarna Viking Viking Huskylock s25 User Manual

CHAINSTITCH SEWING

The Chainstitch is sewn with two threads, one needle and one
looper. Normally, the machine trims the fabric edge while
the seam is being sewn. However, a Chainstitch seam can be
placed at a desired distance from edge of fabric by putting
the upper cutter in position C, disengaging the upper looper
and installing Coverstitch table C.
Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine.
Machine Set Up
1. Disengage the movable upper cutter (C position) (see
page 10). The fabric should not be trimmed on this
stitch.
2. Disengage the upper looper (page 11).
3. Remove cutter cover S and install Coverstitch table C (page
12). The graduations on the Coverstitch table indicate
the distance, in cm and inches, from Coverstitch middle
needle. Use it as a guide when positioning the fabric edge.
Start and End of Sewing
When starting to sew, pull the thread chain lightly to the rear
of machine until the needle penetrates the fabric.
When starting to sew after threading the machine, sew 2-3 cm
(1- 2 ) on a scrap fabric and chain-off (see page 35) to make
a chain.
At end of sewing, pull the fabric lightly to the rear of
machine and chain-off.

SEWING HINTS

Pintuck Sewing
1. Sew decorative pintucks on the fabric before cutting out
the garment.
2. Use overlock right needle and select narrow 3-thread
overlock stitch (stitch number 7).
Note: The rolled edge stitch can also be used for this technique.
3. Disengage the movable upper cutter (C position) (see
page 10). The fabric should not be trimmed on this
stitch.
4. Mark the fabric with the desired number of pintucks
using a water-soluble fabric marker.
5. Fold the fabric with the wrong sides together and sew.
6. Press the pintucks in the same direction.
Lowering the needle(s)
When you stop sewing, the machine always stops with the
needle(s) in the up position. Tap the foot control one time
to lower the needle(s) into the fabric. The needle down
position is useful to hold your fabric in place when making
adjustments or when turning the fabric to change direction
when chainstitch sewing.
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Sew in Circles
(only suitable for heavy and medium weight fabrics)
The extension table has 13 holes in it used to sew in circles.
Sew circles with the movable upper cutter engaged (C
position) (see page 10) to get a beautiful edge, or disengage
the movable upper cutter (S position) and sew circle
embellishments.
1. Mark a dot in the center of the area that will be the circle
and place stabilizer under the fabric.
2. Pierce the fabric at the mark with the
sharp end of the push pin (A). Place the
pin into the selected hole on the extension
table. Push the pin and its bottom plate
(B) together.
3. Lower the presser foot and sew. The fabric will feed in a
circle around the push pin.
4. When the circle is complete, overlap the seam for a few
centimetres (an inch). Thread the threads into a large
eyed, hand sewing needle and pull them to the wrong
side of the fabric and secure.
Securing the Thread Chain
1. Thread the chain into a large eyed, hand sewing needle.
2. Insert the needle into the end of the seam and pull the
chain into the seam to secure the threads.
Braiding by Chaining Off
1. Disengage the movable upper cutter (C position) (see
page 10).
2. Insert ller cord such as yarn or twill tape through the
hole in the front of the foot.
3. Position the ller cord under the foot and chain off the
desired length.
4. Chained off braids can be used individually or woven
into 3 or 4 ply braids.
A
B