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What's the best sewing machine for you? That depends on your skill level and budget.
Before buying a sewing machine, assess your needs and skills. Consider, too, how you might use the machine when your skills improve (independent shops often offer a
free tutorial; many also have classes). A few hundred dollars buys a good, basic sewing machine that can handle most clothing and crafts projects or quilting.
Spending even more gets you additional automated functions, while a top-of-the-line machine can cost thousands. The best part? It will produce professional-quality
designs and you don't even need to know how to sew.
This information is meant to help make shopping for a sewing machine easier. Today's machines can recommend the proper presser foot, determine the right thread tension and stitch length, size and sew a buttonhole, and automatically cut the thread.
What does it covers, what does it exclude, and what length of time does it cover labor and specific parts. A good sewing machine dealership will allow you to try before you buy. Bring fabric samples and test several machines on a variety of fabrics and settings to make sure that they stitch evenly and are easy to use.
Many dealers offer in-store service. If not, they'll send you to a repair center or to the manufacturer. No matter who does the repairs, ask about turnaround time, which can vary from days to weeks. Remember that repairs made by technicians who are not factory-authorized can void the manufacturer's warranty. And keep your machine's box and packaging, in case it needs to be shipped for repairs.
In this troubleshooting guide you will find solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer who will be happy to help you.
Machine skips stitches
Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded. If needed rethread the machine.
Is the correct presser foot used? Attach correct presser foot.
Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle.
Is the fabric moving up and down with the needle when Free Motion sewing or embroidering?Attach Sensor Q-foot.
Needle Thread Breaks breaks
Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly as described in chapter 2.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded. If needed rethread the machine.
Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle to the proper size for the thread.
Are you using poor thread with slubs or thread which has become dry? Change to a new high quality thread purchased from an authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer.
Is a correct spool cap used? Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual thread spool
Is the best spool pin position used? Try a different spool pin position (vertical or horizontal).
Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the needle plate.
Needle thread breaks
Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread.
Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the needle plate.
Uneven or Poor Quality Stitching
Is the bobbin wound correctly? Wind a new bobbin.
Is the Thread Tension correct? Check needle Thread Tension and the threading.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded. If needed rethread the machine.
Are you using too thick or slubbed thread? Change the thread.
Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Check bobbin winding.
Free Motion setting is on? Turn off Free Motion setting in Sewing Mode.
Is a correct needle used? Insert a proper needle correctly.
Has sewing lint collected between the feed teeth? Remove the needle plate and clean the feed teeth with a brush.
