Viking Freesia 425 User's Guide

KEEPING THE WORLD SEWINGUser’s Guide 415, 425

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42510Threading for twin needle1. Insert a twin needle.2. Wind a bobbin with the threadyou are going to use as thesecond

Instruction book Freesia 415, 425111. Place an empty bobbin with the mark outwards on the bobbin spindle on thefront of the machine.2. Place the la

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42512bac2134Placing the bobbin in the machine1. Open the cover by slightlypulling it towards you and take itaway.2. Pla

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42513123Thread tensionUse the recommended setting givenon the Infodisplay (see pages 17,19).You can adjust the top threa

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42514Presser foot pressureThe presser foot pressure is adjustedwith the dial on the front of themachine. Normal setting

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42515Changing the needle1. Loosen the screw in the needleclamp.2. Remove the needle.3. Push up the new needle with thefl

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42516Functions / Infodisplay - Model 425ReverseYour machine sews backwardswhen this button is pressed.The machine sews

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42517Functions / Infodisplay - Model 425Stitch selection buttonsYou select a stitch from thepanel by pressing the stitch

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42518Functions / Infodisplay - Model 415ReverseYour machine sews backwardswhen this button is pressed.The machine sews

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42519Stitch selection buttonsYou select a stitch from thepanel by pressing the stitchselection buttons. With leftbutton

Instruction book Freesia 415, 4252This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWh

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42520When you turn on the machine italways selects straight stitch and thenumber 00. You select a stitch bypressing the

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42521Programming - Model 425Touch FUNC so that PROG isshown on the display. If you alreadyhave a program in the memory t

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42522CorrectionsIf you wish to change a stitch inyour program:1. Touch FUNC to PROG.2. Use the buttons marked witharrow

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42523Model 425Stitches 28-29Model 415Stitch 15Mirror images - Model 415Mirror image side to side .You can change the st

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42524ButtonholesThe bartack buttonhole is used formedium and heavy fabrics.Model 425: The keyholebuttonhole is for tai

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42525Buttonholes4. Place the material under thepresser foot and begin at thebottom of the buttonhole.5. Sew the left col

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42526 1. Mark the fabric where the button is to be located. 2. Select zigzag . 3. Lower the feed teeth, see page15. 4.

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42527Straight stitchStraight stitching is used to joinfabric which does not stretch and forseams which will not be sub

Instruction book Freesia 415, 425284123Sewing zippersThe zipper foot E can be snappedon so that it is located either to theright or to the left of th

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42529Gathering with straight stitchUse a slightly longer stitch thannormal straight stitch, 3.5-5.0.Always sew two gathe

Instruction book Freesia 415, 4253Safety instructions 2Machine parts 4Procedures 5-22Unpacking, Packing away 5Connecting the foot control 6Connecting

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42530Reinforced straight stitchStretch stitchThe stretch stitch makes apliable, stretchy seam that is suitablefor sew

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42531Lace edging1. Place wrong side of lace to rightside of fabric matching edges.Sew along inner edge of lace withzigza

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42532Applique1. Draw a mirror image of yourdesign on the paper side of thefusible web.2. Iron the fusible web so that i

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42533Sewing terry clothThree-step zigzagOvercastingThree-step zigzag is suitable forovercasting most fabrics. Trim the

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42534FlatlockThe flatlock , is suitable forsewing overlapped seams anddecorative hems. Reduce the presserfoot pressure

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42535Blind hemSnap on presser foot D for blindhem. .Fold the material as shown. Makesure that the fold line of the fabri

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42536Bridging stitchThe bridging stitch is suitable forjoining two pieces of fabric withfolded edges.Also use to join

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42537Darning stitchModel 425 and Model 415 is a perfect stitch for mending anddarning. Use presser foot A.1. Sew the fir

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42538These stitches are combined to create a border. Only Model 425.An effective edging can be produced with these scal

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42539Sewing hintsFree armTo facilitate sewing trouser legs andsleeve hems use the free arm.The free arm also allows you

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42541.2.3.4.5.8.7.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.6.Summary 1. Lid 2. Thread take-up lever 3

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42540Stitch table - Model 42500 Straight stitch For all kind of sewing in woven fabrics,see page 27 25 different needle

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42541Stitch table - Model 42510-14 Decorative stitches For decorating clothes, tablecloths and curtainssee page 38Presse

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42542Stitch table - Model 41500 Straight stitch For all kind of sewing in woven fabrics,see page 27 25 different needle

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42543Stitch table - Model 41509 Bridging stitch For joining two pieces of fabric with finishedsee page 36 edges and for

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42544MaintenanceChanging the light bulbThe light bulb is placed to the left,above the needle. Place the rubbersheath fo

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42545Removing the stitch plateRemove the presser foot and the bobbin cover. Lower the feed teeth (seepage 15). Place the

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42546Trouble ShootingChecking the needleAlways start with a new needle assoon as you discover that a stitch isnot what

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42547Incorrect stitchIf the machine does not sew thestitch indicated by the display, it ispossible that the electronics

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42548IndexAccessory box 7Applique 32Backtacking 16, 18Baste 27Belt loops 39Blind hem 35Bobbin, placing in machine 12Bob

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42549Vertical spool pin 8Wing needle 38Zigzag 30-31Zippers 28

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42551. Place the machine on the table orcabinet, remove the packagingand lift off the carrying case(model 425).2. Remove

Instruction book Freesia 415, 42550HusqvarnaViking reserves the right to change themachine equipment and the assortment ofaccessories without prior n

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Instruction book Freesia 415, 4256312Connecting the foot controlAmong the accessories you will findthe foot control cord and the maincord.1. Place th

Instruction book Freesia 415, 4257Accessory box1. Open the Accessory box byplacing your finger in the spaceon the top and lift upward.2. In the Access

Instruction book Freesia 415, 4258bcdcadSpool pinThe machine has spool pins suitablefor all types of thread. The mainspool pin (a) is horizontal - th

Instruction book Freesia 415, 4259Threading the upper threadMake sure the presserfoot is raised and theneedle is in the upposition1. Pull the spool pi