Viking Interlude 445 User's Guide

KEEPING THE WORLD SEWINGInterlude 445, 435User’s Guide

8cd Learn your Interlude Bobbin Winding with the Machine ThreadedMake sure that the presser foot is up and the needle is in the highest position.No

9abc Learn your Interlude Bobbin Winding – Vertical Spool Pin1 Place an empty bobbin with the mark out-wards on the bobbin spindle and bring it do

101210 15a2bc134 Learn your Interlude Placing the Bobbin in the Machine! Turn off the main switch.1 Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards y

11213 Learn your Interlude Thread TensionUse the recommended thread tension setting given on the InfoDisplay.You can adjust the top thread tension f

12ab12 Learn your Interlude Changing the Needle! Turn off the main switch.1 Loosen the screw in the needle clamp with the screwdriver.2 Remove the

13FUNCTIONS AND INFODISPLAY

14 Functions and InfoDisplay ReverseREVERSE is touched to sew in reverse. When the button is released, Interlude sews forwards. The longest reverse

15 Functions and InfoDisplay FixBy using the FIX button you can tie off a stitch at the beginning and/or at the end. The sym bol fl ashing on the

16 Functions and InfoDisplay Sewing Advisor - Interlude 445Your Interlude 445 features the exclusive Husqvarna Viking Sewing Advisor. It is always

17 Functions and InfoDisplay LeatherVinylLeather/VinylLeather is animal skin. Leather can be smooth or sueded and has some give.Vinyl is a synthetic

This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using an electrical appliance, b

1822BB Functions and InfoDisplay How to Use the Sewing AdvisorYour fabric selection stays active until another fabric is selected, and the last fab

1911331010991212131314144455667788111122 Functions and InfoDisplay Icons on the InfoDisplayOn the InfoDisplay, there are always icons that give you

20151516165544778899223366111010 Functions and InfoDisplay Buttonhole Icons 15 When sewing step by step buttonholes, a fl ashing icon indicates that

21 Functions and InfoDisplay ProgrammingWith Interlude you can program stitches into combinations. The program is automatically saved in the machine

22 Functions and InfoDisplay Change a StitchAny stitch can be changed in PROG when the stitch number is shown on the InfoDisplay. Simply step throu

23 Functions and InfoDisplay Mending and taper satin stitchesThese stitches can only be selected in NORM mode. They can not be programmed or combine

24 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

25SEWING

26 Sewing 00 Straight StitchFor all kinds of sewing in woven fabrics, 25 different needle positions.01 Stretch StitchFor seams in tricot and stretch

27 Sewing Interlude 445 - Decorative stitches12 FlatlockDecorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For medium/heavy stretch fabrics.13 B

1Table of ContentsLearn your Interlude 2Overview 2Unpacking 3Pack Away After Sewing 3Connecting the Foot Control 4Connect to the Power Supply 4A

28 Sewing 00 Straight StitchFor all kinds of sewing in woven fabrics, 25 different needle positions.01 Stretch StitchFor seams in tricot and stretch

29 Sewing 11 Darning StitchDarn and mend work clothes, jeans, table cloths and linen towels.12 Tapering StitchUsed for corners, points and satin st

30 Sewing Straight stitch can also be used for topstitching. For a more visible topstitch, lengthen the stitch and use heavier thread with larger

31 Sewing Twenty-fi ve Needle PositionsYour Interlude has twenty-fi ve different needle positions for the most accurate seaming and topstitching ever.

32 Sewing GatheringUse a slightly longer stitch than normal straight stitch, 3.5-5.0. Always sew two gathering threads next to each other.• Place a

33 Sewing Three-Step ZigZag StitchesThe multiple zigzag stitches look like a zigzag stitch with short stitches in the “zig” and the “zag” of the sti

34 Sewing Seam and OvercastThe Seam/Overcast stitch sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at one time. There are a number of different Seam/Overc

35 Sewing Darning and MendingDarning 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

36 Sewing Blind HemThe blind hem creates an invisible hem on garments. Fabric: Wool or other medium-weight fabrics.4454351080Fold the fabric as illu

37 Sewing HemFor sewing hems we recommend that you use a straight stitch for woven fabric, leather and vinyl, and stretch stitches for stretch fabri

2 Learn your Interlude Learn your InterludeOverview 1 Lid2 Thread take-up lever3 Presser foot pressure dial4 Thread guide 5 Buttonhole sensor soc

38 445 -17435 -13445 -18435 -14445 -* Sewing ButtonholesOn the buttonhole overview to the right, you can see which buttonholes that are available on

394454351380445184351480 Sewing Step by Step ButtonholeYour Interlude has the Perfect Balanced Buttonhole (PBB). The machine sews buttonholes with b

40 Sewing Straight Stitch Buttonhole The Sewing Advisor will select the best buttonhole for your fabric. For leather and vinyl a straight stitch but

41 Sewing ButtonSew buttons, snaps, hook and eyesquickly with your Interlude.Fabric: Woven medium445044350380Use the clearance plate to create a thr

42 12344454350080 Sewing Sewing ZippersThe zipper foot E can be snapped on so that it is located either to the right or to the left of the needle, ma

43 Sewing Decorative SewingAppliqué4450543504801 Draw a mirror image of your design on the paper side of the fusible web.2 Iron the fusible web so

44 4451643512804452843521Wing Sewing Automatic Taper StitchThe tapered satin stitch, is a ta pe red zigzag which makes it suitable for sewing monogr

45 Sewing Bridging Stitch445134350980The bridging stitch is suitable for joining two pieces of fabric with folded edges. Also use to join lace an

46 Sewing Decorative StitchesThese stitches are mainly used as decorative stitches.Examples:Stitch 22 (445) / 18 (435) sewn with yarn gives a decora

47CARE OF YOUR INTERLUDE

3 Learn your Interlude Unpacking1 Place the machine on the table or cabinet, remove the packaging and lift off the carrying case.2 Remove the side

48 Care of your InterludeChanging the Light BulbOnly use light bulbs of a type as indicated on the front of the machine (12V, 5W). They are availab

4912 Care of your InterludeCare of the MachineTo keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed.! Turn o

50 Care of your InterludeTrouble Shooting Any Time You Experience a Problem When Sewing:• Enter correct type and weight of fabric in the Sewing Ad

51 Care of your InterludeFabric Does Not Move?• Feed teeth up.• Increase stitch length.Bobbin Thread Breaks?• Wind a new bobbin.• Replace the bobbi

52 Index IndexAccessory Tray 5Adjust an entire stitch program 22Adjust stitches in a program 22Arrow buttons 15Appliqué 43Bartacks 38Blind hem

53 Index Placing the bobbin in the machine 10Presser footchange 12lever 12pressure 12PROG 15, 21Programming 21-22Stitches 21Reinforced Straight Stit

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4213 Learn your Interlude Connecting the Foot ControlAmong the accessories you will fi nd the foot control cord and the main cord. Connecting the foo

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5Interlude 445Interlude 435 Learn your Interlude Accessory TrayIn the accessory tray there are special places for presser feet and bobbins plus spac

6adbcdc Learn your Interlude Spool PinsThe machine has spool pins suitable for all types of thread. The main spool pin (a) is adjustable – the threa

7 ab1324567 Learn your Interlude Threading the Upper ThreadMake sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position1 Pull