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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IWhen using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always he followed, including the Ifollowing:Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. I

DANGER -To reduce the risk of electric shock: i• Do not leave sewing machine when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug from electric I

outlet the electric cord when not in use or before servicing.

WARNING -To reduce the risk of burns, fire,Ielectric shock, or injury to person:

• Do not use outdoors or on wet suaces. I• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual, Use only manufacturer’s

recommended attachments. I• Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly. if it has

been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorizeddealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. I• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of sewingmachine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. I

• Never drop or insert any objects into any opening.• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off, “0” position, then remove plug from outlet.• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug. grasp the plug. nca the cord

Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. I• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.• Do not use bent needles.• Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.• Switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as

threading needle. changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. Ia Always unplug the sewing machine from electrical outlet when removing covers, or when making any

other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. No lubrication by customer is recommended.• Keep your work area well lighted.• Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with Same Type Rated 5 Watts.• This appliance is provided with double insulation. t.ise only identical replacement parts.

See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSServicing of Double-Insulated productsIn a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No groundingmeans is provided on a double insulated product nor should a means for grounding he added to theproduct.Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should bedone only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must he identicalto those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words “DCI JBLE INSt JI..ATION -

or “DOUBLE INSULATED”.

For the USA and CanadaThis Sewing Machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). ‘lb reduce the risk of electricshock. this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in th.eoutlet, reverse the plug if ii still does not fit. contact a qualified cleciri ian In install the proper outlet Dc ;‘ctmodify the plug in any way

Table of Contents

Learn your Designer II 4 Utility Sewing 38Overview - Front Side 4 Straight Stitch 38Rear Side 5 Lightning Stitch (Stretch Stitch) 38Accessory Tray S Gathering 38tnpack Designer II 5 Twenty-five Needle Positions 39Connect to the Power Supply 6 Center Zipper 40Pack Away After Sewing 6 Reinforced Straight Stitch 41Accessory Tray / Sewing Surface 7 Multiple ZigZag Stitches 42Spool Pins 8 Mending and Darning 43Threading the lHpper Thread 9 Buttonholes 44Needle Threader 10 Stitch Table - Utility Stitches 46Threading for Twin Needle 10

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Bobbin Winding 11 Decorative Sewing 47Placing the Bobbin in Decorative Sewing 48

the Machine Ii Fashion 48Function Buttons 1 2 Free Motion Sewing 48Sensor Foot Pressure 13 Appliqué 50Sensor Foot Lift 13 Bridging Stitch 51Lowering the Feed Teeth 13 Lettering SIPresser Feet 14 Adjust the Decorative Stitches 52Changing the Presser Foot 15 Programming 54Needles 15 PROC Mode 54Changing the Needle 15 Program Stitches and Letters 55

Interchangeable d-Cards 16 Sew your Program 56Insert d-Card 16Change d-Card 16 Sewing Organizer 57

Touch Screen 17 Sewing Organizer 58

Touch Screen Menus 17 Care of your Designer II 63Sewing Advisor 18Care of your Designer 11SLI Menu 19 -

Care of the Machine 6)ADJUSI Menu 21HELP Menu 22 irouble Shooting 66Pop-up Menus 23 True Freedom of Sewing 69

1) C 7/1)cgln ex ing - True Freedom of Sewing 70Finish Sewing 24 Optional Quilt Theme 70I hread I nS1Ofl 25 Optional Heirloom I heme 70

Optional Embroidery Theme 71Utility Garment Sewing 27 -Optional Home Dec Theme /1Sewin dvisorg

— Themes of the Future /1Fabric Selection 28 Optional Stitch d-Cards 72Thread 29Seam 30 Index 75Overcast 31Scam and overcast 32Baste 33Blind 11cm 34Hem 35I3uttonhole 36I3utton 37

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23. Needle clamp screw24 Sensor ft)ot down button25. Sensor foot pivot button26. Sensor fool up.•’extra lift button27. Selective Fhread Cutler button28. Thread tension disk for bobbin winding29. Main spool pin30. Spool holders31. Bobbin winding guides32. Auxilary spool pin

33 Bobbin winder spindle34. Bobbin stop35. Thread cutter ft)r bobbin winding36. 1 Iandwheel37. Touch Screen (display and d-Card area)38. d-Card connector39. d-Card slot40. d-Card eject button11 Power switch, connectors for power supply

and foot control42. Ruler (inches and centimeters)

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Overview - Front Side1 T)oor/Lid2. Thread take-up lever3. Thread tension4. Pre-tension disc5. Stitch Re-Start button6. Needle stop up/down button7. Finishing Stop button8. Sewing speed button - faster9. FIX button10. Sewing speed button — slowerIi. Reverse button12. Start/Stop button13. Sensor Buttonhole Foot socket14. Light15. Needle threader16. Needle bar17. Presser foot18. Free arm19. Bobbin cover20. Base plate21, Feed teeth up/down dial22. Presser foot bar and presser foot ankle

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Unpack Designer III Place the machine on a table or cabinet,

remove the packaging and lift off the cover.2. Remove the packing material, the foot control

and finally the protection cover.

3. The machine is delivered with an accessorybag and a main cord. The foot control isequipped with a cord reel.

4 Wipe off the machine, particularly around theneedle and needle plate to remove any soilbefore sewing.

Rear Side43. Handle

44. Thread cutter

45. Needle threader

46. Embroidery unit connection socket

Accessory Tray47. Work space extension

i8. Space for accessories

49. Space for presser feet

50. Space ftr bobbins

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Connect to the Power SupplyAmong the accessories you find the main cord.On the underside of the machine you will findinformation about the power supply (V) and thefrequency (liz).

Before plugging in, check to ensure that thefoot control is of “type FR3” (see underside offoot control).

1 . Pull out the cord from the foot control.Connect the fool control cord to the frontsocket (1) on the bottom right side of themachine.

2. Connect the main cord to the rear socket (2)on the bottom right side of the machine.

3. When you press the power switch to ON (3),both the machine and the lights are switchedon,

1. Press the power switch to turn off themachine

2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket first andthen from the machine.

3. Wind the main cord around your hand andplace the cord in the pocket of the hardcover. Here you can also place the User’sGuide

4. Unplug the foot control cord from themachine. Pull the cord gently and release -

the cord will be wound into the foot controlautomatically.

5. Check to ensure that all accessories are in theaccessory tray. Slide the tray on to themachine around the free arm.

6. Place the foot control, with the undersidetowards you, fitting into the recess of theaccessory tray at the rear side of the machine.

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Accessory Tray I Sewing SurfaceIn the Accessory Fray there are special placestbr presser feet., bobbins and needles plus spacefor other accessories. Store the accessories in thetray so they are easily accessible.

Slide the Accessory Tray onto the machine toprovide a larger work surface. Slide the Accessory Tray to the left, passing the stop positionand remove it if you wish to use the free arm.

If you need a larger work surface, there is a I.work surface extension stored inside the rearcover of the tray.

Remove the Accessory Tray from the machine.

1. Open the rear cover of the tray and slide thework surface extension up and out.

2. Place the work surface extension into theAccessory ]ray.

2.3. Slide the Accessory Tray back on to the

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Spool PinsYour l)esigner 11 has two spool pins, a mainspool pin and an auxilary spool pin. The spoolpins are suitable for all types of thread. Placethe thread spool on the spool pin SC) that thethread reels counter-clockwise.

Main Spool Pin

The main spoo1 pin is adjustable and can heused in a horizontal position (the thread reelsoff the stationary spool) or in a vertical position(the thread spool rotates). There are two spoolholders on the spool pin, one large (a) and onesmall (h) Depending on what thread spool sizeor which spool pin position you are using, thespool holders are used differently. Use the horizontal position for normal threads and the vertical position for large spools or threads withspecial characteristics.

Horizontal PositionWhen using the pin in horizontal position andwith narrow thread spools, place the large spoolholder (a) under the thread spool. The smallholder (h) is placed in front of the thread spool.

If you use large thread spools, place the smallspool holder (b) under the thread spool and thelarge holder (a) in front of it.

The flat side of the spool holder shall be pressedfirmly against the spool. There shall be no spacebetween spool holder and thread spool.

Vertical Positionlb use the spool pin in its vertical position. foldthe spool pin out towards you. Slide Ofl thelarge spool holder and place a felt pad underthe thread spool. This is to prevent the threadfrom reeling off too fast.

Auxilary Spool PinThe auxilary spool pin is used when winding abobbin from a second spool of thread or for asecond spool when sewing with a twin needle.

When using the auxilary spool pin, place thelarge spool holder (a) and a felt pad under thethread spool.

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Threading the UpperThreadWhen threading the upper thread, make surethat the presser foot is raised and the needle isin the up position. The threading differs depending on which spool pin position YOU choose,

Horizontal Spool Pin1. Pull the spool pin out. Place the spooi on the

spool pin (follow the instuctions on previouspage). The thread shall reel counterck)ckwise. Push the spool pin back in.I bid the thread near the spool using yourright hand, Use your left hand to bring theend of the thread in the direction of thearrow.

2. Bring the thread up and over the pre-tensionthread guide (a) and under the thread guide(h). Bring the thread over the thread tensiondiscs (c).

3. Continue threading in the direction indicatedby the arrows. Bring the thread from the rightwhen threading into the slot on the take-uplever.

i. Pull the thread into the last guide just abovethe needle.

Vertical Spool Pin1. Pull the spool pin out. Place the spool on the

spool pin following the instructions onprevious page (Vertical Position).

2. Thread the machine according to theinstructions above with one exception. Insteadof bringing the thread up and over the pretension guide. bring it directly across and intothe thread guide (h).

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Learn your Desner 11 1Needle ThreaderThe needle must he in the up position to use 2.the needle threader. We also recommendlowering the presser foot.

I Pull the needle threader all the way down.behind the needle. 1

2. Bring ii forward until the metal flanges coverIthe needle. A small hook will pass through

the needle eye.

3 Place the thread around the guide (a) andunder the flanges in front of the needle, SOthe thread catches into the small hook.

14 Let the needle threader gently swing hack.The hook pulls the thread through the needle a Seye and forms a loop behind the needle. Pullthe thread loop out behind the needle. S

5 Place the thread under the presser ftot andcut the thread. 4.

Note: You cannot use the Needle Threader for thewing needle, twin needle, triple needle or when theButtonhole Sensor Fool is on. When threading theneedle manually make sure that the needle is threadedIrom front to hack. The white presser foot ankle makesit easy to see the eye of the needle.

Threading for Twin Needle1 Insert a twin needle. See page 15 “Changing

the needle”.

2. lse a seconc] thread spool or wind a bobbinwith the thread you are going to use as thesecond upper thread.

3. Left needle (blue): Thread the machine asexplained on page 9 (Vertical Spool Pin) andcheck to ensure that the thread lies betweenthe inner thread tension discs, and inside thelast thread guide. Thread the left needle.

4. Right needle (red): Pull up the auxilaryspool pin. Place the large spool holder and afelt pad on the spool pin.

5. Place the thread spool or the bobbin with thesecond thread on the spoo1 pin.

6. Thread the machine as before hut this threadshould lie between the outer thread tensiondiscs, and outside the last thread guide.Thread the right needle.

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Bobbin Windingi. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle

at the front of the machine (the mark facingup). Bring the bobbin spindle down. A Pop-upmenu on the Touch Screen reminds you thatbobbin winding is engaged.

2. Place the large spool holder and a felt padunder the thread on the auxilary spool pin.

3. Bring the thread around thread tension disk(b) pulling it firmly into the tension disk, thenunder thread guide (c) and over thread guide(d) as illustrated.

4. From above wind a few turns of thread clockwise around the bobbin and into the threadcutter (e).

5. Press the foot control or touch.

When thebobbin is filled, the winding will stopautomatically. Remove the bobbin and cut offthe thread (e). Bring the bobbin spindle up.

Winding from the NeedleMake sure that the presser kot and the needleare in the up position. Use only the originalIlusqvarna Viking green bobbins.Only use a metal presser foot when bobbinwinding from the needle.To wind, follow the instructions for “Bobbinwinding”. The difference is that the thread isbrought up from the needle, under the presserfoot and to the right over thread guide (d).Note: We do not recommend winding specialtythreads such as invisible or other streichy threadsthrough the needle. lnsiead see “Bobbin Winding”.

Placing the Bobbin in the Machine1. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it

towards you.2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the

mark facing up and the thread to the left ofthe bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate 3.counter clockwise while pulling out the thread.

3. Place your finger on the bobbin to keep itfrom turning as you pull the thread firmly tothe right and then to the left into the tensionspring (a) until it “clicks” into place.

4. Continue threading around (b) and to the rightof the thread cutter (c). Replace the cover (1).Pull the thread to the left to cut it (2).

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Function Buttons—‘a Stitch Re-start is used to start sewing

your selected stitch at the beginning ofthe stitch, without having to re-set anyspecial settings you have made.

STOP is used to conclude a stitch. YourDesier II fastens the thread and stopsautomatically when a stitch sequence hasbeen completed. ST( )P is cancelled whenyou touch the button again or by selectinga new stitch. When STOP is active, thebutton lights up.

FiX is automatically activated when a stitchFIX

is selected or when the Selective ThreadCutter has been used. FIX is used to tieoff stitches. The button lights up whilethe FIX function is active. By touching thelighted button the function can he turnedoff. When beginning to sew, Designer 11sews a few tie off stitches and goes onwith the selected stitch. Touch FIX whilesewing and Designer 11 sews a few tie offstitches and stops automatically.

Reverse is pressed to sew in reverse. Thebutton lights up. When the button is released. the light goes out and Designer IIsews forwards. The longest reverse stitchlength is 3 mm.

For permanent reverse, touch the buttontwice in quick succession before startingto sew. The button will he lit up and theDesigner II sews in reverse until youtouch the button again.

Needle stop up/down is used to movethe needle down or up and/or to set theneedle stop position up or down.

+ Touch + SPEED or - SPEED to increase orSPEED decrease the sewing speed. If touched

when not sewing, a Pop-up menu on the— Touch Screen indicates the speed setting.

SPEEDTouch OK or start sewing and the Pop-upgoes out. You can change the speed sellingwhile sewing hut no Pop-up will appear.

All stitches in I)esigner 11 have a preset.recommended sewing speed. When youselect a stitch I)esigner 11 automaticallysets the correct sewing speed.

START/STOP is touched when OU wantto run and stop the machine withoutusing the foot control. Touch START/STOP to begin and touch it again to stopsewing.

Thread Cutter is touched to cut the topand bobbin threads. If touched when themachine is not sewing. the threads are cutin the beginning of the following stitch. Ifthe button is touched while sewing.the”STOP” button starts flashing and thethreads are cut at the end of the currentstitch. When the threads are cut, thepresser foot and the needle are raised tothe up position and the FIX function isactivated.

Sensor Foot Lift and Extra Lift is usedwhen you want the presser foot and theneedle to be lifted to up position. Touchthe button once more and the presserfoot will raise to extra lift, to make it easyto get thick fabric under the presser foot.See page 13.

Sensor Foot Pivot is used to simplifyplacing the fabric. louch this button andthe presser foot will be lowered to pivotposition See page 13.

Sensor Foot Down is touched when youwant the presser foot to be completelylowered. I)esigner 11 is firmly holdingyour work, ready to sew. See page 13.

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Sensor Foot PressureWhen selecting different fabric weights on theSewing Advisor, the presser foot pressure willhe adjusted automatically. Thanks to the SensorFoot Pressure, the presser foot actually sensesthe thickness of fabric or stitching (or embroidery). Therefore Designer 11 always sewssmoothly and evenly

Touch U SET J on the display and you will seethe actual setting of the presser foot pressure forthe selected fabric.

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Sensor Foot LiftThe presser foot is automatically lowered whenyou start your sewing.

When you stop with the needle in the downposition, the presser foot is automatically liftedto pivot position.

If you have selected Needle stop up:- Raises the presser ft)ot and the needle to

up position. louch twice for extra lift. Makes iteasier to get thick fabrics under the presser foot.If you have selected Needle stop down:

- Raises the presser foot to up position hutthe needle stays down in the fabric. Touch twiceand the needle raises to up position and thepresser foot to the extra lift. This make theremoval of fabric easier.

- Sets foot to pivot position.

- Lowers the presser fr)ot.

Lowering the Feed TeethThe feed teeth are lowered when you turn thedial on the front of the free arm to the left —

Turn the dial to the right if you wish to raise

the feed teeth. The feed teeth will raise as youbegin to sew. The feed teeth should he loweredwhen sewing buttons and free-motion work.

By lowering the feed teeth it is easier toget thick terry cloth fabric under the

presser foot. Raise the feed teeth before startingto sew.

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Presser FeetAmong the accessories there are a number ofpresser feet for different purposes.

Presser Foot AFitted on the machine upon delivery. This foot isused mainly for straight stitching and zigzagstitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0.

Presser Foot BWhen sewing close zigzag stitches with less thanI .() mm stitch length: other utility stitches ordecorative stitches use this foot. The tunnel atthe bottom of the foot is designed to feedsmoothly over the stitches

Presser Foot CThis is the buttonhole foot and it has guide linesto determine buttonhole length. The middle markgives a 916’ (15 mm) buttoning edge. The twotunnels on the bottom of the foot feed smoothlyand straight over the buttonhole columns.

Presser Foot DThis foot is used foi blind hem stitches, The inneredge of this foot guides the fabric. The bottom ofthe foot is designed to ride along the hem edge.

Presser Foot EThis is the zipper foot and can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle. Thismakes it easy to sew on both sides of the zipper.

Presser Foot HJ’his foot with a teflon coating underneath, isused when sewing foam, plastic, or leather,minimizing the risk of these materials sticking tothe foot.

Presser Foot J‘lhis foot is used for overcasting, seam and overcasting, i.e. stitches which have a stitch width of5.0 and 5.5 mm. Stitches form over the pin whichprevents puckering at the edge of the fabric

Presser Foot RThis foot is used for free motion embroidery.decorative sewing and embroidery.

Sensor Buttonhole FootWhen connected to the machine it measuresbuttonhole length and sews the buttonhole sizethat has been entered into the machine i’he mid-(lie mark gives a 9/16’ (15 mm) buttoning edge

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Learn your Designer IIChanging the Presser Foot1 Make sure that the needle is in the highest

position. Pull the presser foot towards you.2. Line up the cross pin on the foot between thespring and the presser foot ankle. Press backuntil the foot snaps into place.

NeedlesThe sewing machine needle plays an importantrole in successful sewing. To ensure you will geta quality needle, we recommend needles of sys-tem 130/705H. The needle case included withT)esigner II contains needles of the most usedsizes for sewing in woven and stretch fabrics.

A Standard Needles Sizes 70,80 and 90These needles are used for sewing in allwoven fabrics. The needle point is designedto penetrate between the threads of the fabricso the fabric will not he damaged.

B Stretch Needles Sizes 75 and 90These needles are used for sewing in knittedand stretch fabrics. The stretch needle ismarked yellow and has a rounded point.

C Jeans Needles Sizes 90 and 100These needles are used for sewing in WOVCflheavy fabrics, for example denim and canvasfabric. The jeans needle is marked blue andhas an extremely sharp point to facilitate thepenetrating of the fabric.

Note: Change the needle often, always use a straightneedle with a sharp point (a).A defective needle (b) can cause skipped stitches,breakage of needles or snapping of thread. Adefective needle can also damage the needle plate.

Changing the Needle1. Loosen the screw in the needle clamp with

the screwdriver or the small opening on theScrew Grip.2. Remove the needle.3. Push up the new needle with the flat side

away from you until it will go no further.: “1. Use the screwdriver or the Screw Grip to

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Interchangeable d-CardsI)esigner II features interchangeable d-Cards.There are three types of d-Cards; Stitch d-Cards(for normal sewing). Embroidery d-Cards (forembroidering) and Personal d-Cards (to save

your own embroidery designs).

There are several Stitch d-Cards available, EachStitch dCard features up to 35 different stitchesThree Stitch d-Cards are included with I)esigner 11,Utility Stitches. Ai. Fashion Stitches, Ni andBlock Letters Alphabet. Oi

Note: Somewhere, on the right side of each d-Card,you find a small dotted square. This is a code, usedto secure that the correct stitch information is sioredon the d-Card.

Utility StitchesStitch d-Card Ai, Utility stitches, features avariety of stitches used for normal sewing such

as different kinds of straight stitches, zig-zagstitches, overlock and flatlock stitches Butt nholes and stitches that are perfect for darningand mending are also found on the Stitch dCardAi, Utility stitches.

Fashion StitchesStitch d—Card Ni Fashion, features a variety ofstitches that can he used for decorative sewing.

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Stitch d-Card Oi Block letters. feawres uppercase letters, lower case letters and numhers/special characters

Insert d-Card• Slide the d-Card into the slot on the right side

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• To select a stitch, touch the picture of thedesired stitch. The selected stitch appears on

the Touch Screen with the recommendedpresser foot.

Change d-Card• To change the d-Card. press the button on the

right side of the machine. The d-Card ejects.

• Pull out the d-Card.

• Insert another d-Card (see instructions above).

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Touch ScreenI)esigner II features a large Touch Screen at thefront right of the machine. The I ouch Screen isvery easy to use. just touch it with your fingertip to select a function or a stitch.The Touch Screen area consists of two parts.The upper area, the Touch Screen display, istouched to access the different functions that areavailable for Designer II. The lower part of theTouch Screen area is the d-Card area. When ad-Card is inserted in the machine, select thedifferent stitches by touching the stitch pictureor design (for optional Embroidery Theme).

Touch Screen MenusThe Touch Screen features five differentfunctions; SEWING ADViSOR. SET, ADJUST,FUNC and I IELP. When touching a function itstab becomes active and turns black (exceptFUNC and “?“ (help) that are printed on theI ouch Screen).

When turning on the machine, the display is litup and you see a Welcome Screen together withthe software version number, then the NORM-and AI)JtJST-modes are activated.

Sewing Advisor (Woven Medium)Select fabric type and weight and sewingtechnique from the Sewing Advisor, thenDesigner 11 selects the stitch and settings (seepage 18).

SETlouch SET to change default machine settingsand functions (see page 19-21).ADJUSTUse this function to adjust stitch length, stitchwidth, elongation and mirror image (see page 22).FUNCTouch FIJNC to step between the NORM, PROGand REP modes.NORM is used for all normal sewing.PROG is used to program stitches such as lettersand decorative sequences (see page 5i).REP is used to sew the stitch combinations programmed in PROG (see page 56).HELP(?)Recommends needle size and type, when tolower feed teeth. stabilize fabric, cord buttonholes, etc (see page 22),

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Sewing AdvisorSelect fabric type and sewing technique from the 5Sewing Advisor, then I)esigner 11 selects the stitchand settings (see page 28). The Sewing Advisor Sis always active, except when programming orembroidering.

To bring up Sewing Advisor touch the Sewing SAdvisor tab:

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FabricIn the Fabric menu you select from eight different fabric types and weights. Select the type andweight of fabric, the fabric button turns black.Immediately the Sewing Technique menuappears.

Sewing TechniqueSelect from eight different sewing techniques.The selected sewing technique button turnsblack to indicate your choice. Your Designer IIselects the best stitch, thread tension, stitchlength, stitch width. sewing speed. presser footpressure and recommends the presser foot ftryour project.

To select a new Sewing Technique just touchanother technique button.

Move between the menus by touching [or TEcHF4IQUEJ

To close the Sewing Advisor touch CLOSE.

When you have closed the Sewing Advisor, thechosen fabric is indicated on the Sewing Advisortab Ofl the louch Screen.

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Learn our Designer IISET MenuThuch [SEt i to override automatic settings andmake manual adjustments. There are six different SET menus. Touch ER if you want to stepbetween them. You can also change menu bytouching t SET J repeatedly. The differentmenus are numbered from 1-6:R.

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When you have changed default settings forthread tension, presser foot pressure, and halance. the changed settings will affect all stitches.The settings remain until Designer 11 is turnedoff or until you re-set. Some of the settingsremain even if I)esigner 11 is turned off (forexample twin needle, Sensor Q Foot). Whenyou turn the machine back on, a Pop-up menuwill tell you if such settings are active.When a setting has been changed. the number isinverted in color, meaning, the text becomesgreen with black background.

SETITopThreadTensionl - + 1Adjust top thread tension by touching .+ or —,The number indicates the tension setting. Thehigher the number the more tension on the topthread.

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Adjust presser foot pressure by touching orThe number indicates the pressure setting. Thehigher the number the more pressure the footputs Ofl the fabric. When a free motion stitch is‘ selected, the Sensor Foot Lift height is set instead.The lift height is adjusted when touching 4 or i.

Balance I - Bal +1Adjust stitch balance by touching or —. Thenumber indicates tlìe balance setting. When abuttonhole is selected, the balance buttons willadjust the density of the right column of the huttonhole (see page /j5, Buttonhole Balance).

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SET2Twin NeedleSafetyl W 1When you sew with a twin needle, enter the

width between the needles. Touch P step bystep until the correct number is displayed in the

icon. For standard single needle, touch

Needle Stop Position I II t 1Touch i... or to set needle stop up ordown. The function button (page 12) on themachine is another option to set needle stop upor down

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To save a favorite setting for a stitch, touchSave. To sew the stitch at a later time, touchLoad.

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lb cancel the automatic fix stitching at the startwhen sewing, touch Man.

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louch Man to cancel the automatic pivot positionof the presser foot when stopping with theneedle stop down.

Selective Thread Cutter IIf you prefer to handle the thread cutter manually with the function button, touch Man.

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louch this function when you want to activateAi02the free motion sewing function. I ouch I m 1 for

free motion straight stitch. Touch [° I for freemotion zigzag.

SensorQFoot[ ti 1louch Q to to set the Sensor Foot Preassure forthe Sensor Q Foot. Touch R to return to normalsettings.

Note: The Sensor Q Foot is an optional accessory forfree rnc)uon sewing, embroidery and quilting onthick or hatted fabrics.

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SET5Language I 1lo change language on the Touch Screen, touch

i: pg’!Z1 until your language choice isindicated. The language setting remains until youchange it.

Touch Screen Contrast I - f t 1Touch or 4 to reduce or increase TouchScreen contrast.

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When &4 is selected a I leip Pop-up willappear automatically with recommendations foryour sewing. ‘l’he Pop-up menu only appears ifa recommendation is changed. Touch Han if YOUwant to bring up the recommendations onlywhen you need them by touching

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SET6Calibration of the Touch ScreenIf you touch a function or menu Ofl the TouchScreen but it does not respond. or if the functionnext to it is activated instead, the screen has tohe calibrated. The Touch Screen is calibrated atthe llusqvarna Viking factory, but the settingsmay he affected when the machine is shippedand transported, You only need to calibrate theTouch Screen if there is a precision problemwhen touching the tabs on the screen.

To calibrate the Touch Screen, OCfl

Touch I 1 and the calibration screenappears.

1. Touch in the center of cross I. This is bestdone with a pointed hut not sharp object.When the cross disappears the first point is set.

2. Insert Stitch d-Card Ai. Touch the red point Oflthe d-Card to set the second point.

You can touch CLOSE to leave the Calibrationscreen without saving any changes.

3. A new cross appear on the Touch Screen.Touch in the center of this cross to completethe calibration.

Note: When calibrating the screen. he sure to touchthe cross areas only, as recommended. if other areasare touched. the screen can he miscalibrated. Amiscalibrated screen may require an adjustment byan authorized technician.

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ADJUST Menulouch LADJ’USI” ito override default settingsand to make manual adjustments in stitch lengthand/or stitch width. Elongation or mirror imagingof stitches side to side and end to end are alsodone in [ DJ1JST .1.

The stitch length I * + 1, stitch width- w + 1 and elongation I - ELG ÷ 1 can he

changed by touching + or — Minimum andmaximum settings are indicated with a ‘beep”signal.

Note: The elongation function is only a\’ailahlc whensewing satin stitches (see page 53).

When an adjustment has been done, the numberindicating the change is inverted in color,meaning the text becomes green with black

background. The mirror image buttons , ,

are highlighted in black when selected.

Settings that are not available have no numberabove the tab and beep when touched.

HELP Menu

Touch 6 in the upper right cornet of the TouchScreen and a I leip Menu appears.

The I leip Menu gives you information about theselected stitch, type of needle. presser foot, stabilizer etc.

In choose to have the help Menuappear automatically. Auto or manually Han (seepage 21).

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Pop-up MenusDesigner 11 features a number of Pop-up menusthai. appear on the louch Screen to indicatewhat to do when Designer 11 stops or is notsewing. lor example. the Pop-up menus inform

IOU when the top thread has broken, or if thebobbin is empty. Relow, the most frequent Pop

up menus are listed and explained.

Top Thread BreakYour Designer II slops automatically if the topthread runs out or breaks. Rethread the topthread touch i OK and continue to sew.

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Empty BobbinYour Designer 11 stops automatically when thebobbin thread is almost cmpt Replace thccmpt bobbin with t full one, tou( h I OK

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Note It is possihic IC) Continue scv ing until all OKthread on the bobbin has run out.

Twin Needle

\Vhen the twin needle safety button is set, thewidth of the stitches is limited. If you select astitch that is too wide, the twin needle Pop-upappears. The stitch width of the selected stitch isadjusted automatically to fit the twin needle

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‘l’he twin needle Pop-up also appears if the twinneedle safety button is set when the machine isturned on.

Open and touch the single needle iconto cancel the twin needle safety.

Sensor Q FootThe Sensor Q Foot Pop-up appears if the Sensor

Q Fool, function is activated in when themachine is turned on.

No d-Card InsertedDesigner II alerts you if you try to select a stitch

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Invalid d-CardDesigner II alerts you if the memory chip at thebackside of the d-Card is not properly connectedto the d-Card connector. Eject the d—Card, wipeit off with a cloth and insert it again. If the Popup still appears. the memory chip could bedamaged (contact your dealer for further advice).

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Begin SewingThere are two ways to select stitches withL)esigner 11. either use the Sewing Advisor orselect a stitch from one of the Stitch dCards.

The Sewing Advisor• fouch the Sewing Advisor tab on the louch

Screen. Select the type of fabric you are usingThen select the desired sewing technique.

• Place top and bobbin thread under the presserfoot and to the hack.

Note: For best results when starting right at theedge of the fabric, place a finger on the threads tohold them in place as you begin.

• Place fabric in position under the presser h)ot,

• Step on the foot control and begin sewing.The presser foot is lowered automatically.

• If you need to adjust fabric, touch Pivot

Note: Use to start and stop the machinewithout using the foot control.

The Stitch d-CardFollow the instructions above, hut instead ofconsulting the Sewing Advisor, select a stitchdirectly from one of the Stitch d-Cards (see page16).

Finish Sewing• Lift your foot from the foot control.

Note: If you are sewing without using the foot

control, stop the machine by touching

• Iouch the Thread Cutter . I)esigner 11 cutsthe top and bobbin threads. The presser footand the needle are automatically raised to upposition.

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Thread TensionThe Sewing Advisor will automatically set thethread tension for the selected fabric and sewingtechnique. lo set the tension for special fabricsand/or techniques, see page 19.

To understand the correct thread tension, sew afew sample zigzag stitches at different settings.The thread tension is set in

1. Begin with a tension that is too loose, i.e. setat the lowest number. The lower thread willlie straight and the upper thread will be drawndown on the underside.

2. If you set the tension at the highest number,the opposite will occur, and the seam maypucker.

3. The correct thread tension is set when thethreads interlock in the middle of both layersof material or, in the case of decorativestitches, on the underside.

Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabricyou are going to sew and check the tension.

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Sewing AdvisorYour Designer II sewing inachinefeatu res theexclusive Husqvama Viking Seu ‘ing Advisor.

When heginnin(c a seuin project. touch theSewing Advisor tab. A fabric menu appears onthe Touch Screen. Touch pour flibric type andweight. Immediately the sewing technique menuappears. Touch the technique you desire to seu’.

The Sewing Advisor sets the best stitch, stitchlength. stitch u’idth, thread tension, presser footpressure and sewing speed for pourproject.What a tinzesaverf

Your Husqvarna Viking Sewing Advisor isalways active when seu’ing from a Stitch dCard(except when programming or embroidering).

Fabric Selection

Woven or KnitThe difference between woven and knit fabric isthe way the threads are put together. Wovenfabrics are made of two thread systems, warplengthwise and well crosswise that intersect atright angles. A knit fabric is made c)f one threadsystem with interlaced stitches. A knit fabric iselastic.

As a general rule, enter Woven for stable fabricsthat have no stretch and Stretch for fabrics thathave stretch.

Woven light: for chiffon. organza hatiste, silkies,wool challis. etc.

Woven medium: for calico, quilting fabrics, woolcrepe, and broadcloth. etc.

Woven heavy: for denim, wool suit and coating,canvas, etc.

Stretch light: for charmeuse nylon, single knitjerseys, etc.

Stretch medium: for double knit, plush,swimwear, etc.

Stretch heavy: for sweater knits, fleece, etc.

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LeatherLeather is animal skin with the coat (fur) removed. Leather can he smooth or sueded andhas some give.

Leather: fur suede and real leather.

R VinylVinyl is a synthetic material which often has awoven wrong side. Vinyl can he smooth orpatterned and some vinyl has give.

VinYL’ for artificial leather and suede.

ThreadAN Purpose Sewing ThreadMade of synthetic, cotton or cotton coveredpolyester. Ised for sewing garments and textiles

Embroidery ThreadMade of various fibers, rayon, cotton, acrylic.This thread creai.es a smooth glossy appearancefor embroidery and other decorative stitching.When embroidering or sewing decorativestitches, use embroidery bobbin thread.

InvisibleThreadSingle clear synthetic thread. 1]sed for quiltingand other decorative sewing.

As you read the follou ‘ing instructions. seu’thestep by step exercises to learn your HusqvarnaViking Designer II sewing machine to thefullest.

Use the Function Buttons• If you need to adjust fabric, touch Pivot• Touch Needle stop down . When stopping

the machine, Sensor Foot raises to the pivotposition with the needle in the fabric. This isvery useful when you need to pivot the fabric.

• Touch to lock stitch. This button is alsotouched when you want Designer II to sew inreverse.

• Touch to finish a stitch and automaticallysew a few stitches in place to tie off and stop.

• 1buch to lock the stitches with tiny straightstitches that sew hack and forth slightly.

• After having finished the seam, touch . Thethread cutter cuts top and bobbin threads. Thepresser foot raises to remove fabric,

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SeamA seam sews two pieces of fabric together witha seam allowance that will usually he pressedopen. In most cases edges of the seam allowance arc finished with an overcast stitch beforesewing the seam.

Seams in stretch fabric must stretch with thefabric. The Lightning Stitch (Stretch Stitch)makes a stretchy scam that is suitable for sewingtogether pieces of light stretch fabric.

Woven FabricFabric: Woven medium, cut in two.

Touch: Sewing Advisoi tab on the PouchScreen. Enter Woven Medium fabric and Seamtechnique. (The Sewing Advisor selects astraight stitch.)

Use: Presser foot A and Size 80 needle asrecommended.

Sew:• Place fabrics right sides together. Put the fab

ric in position under the presser fooL Line upthe edge with the 5/8 (1 5 mm) seam guide.

• Step on the foot control. The Sensor Foot lowers automatically.

• Stitch a seam. Tc)uch when finished.

Stretch FabricFabric: Stretch light, cut in two.

Touch: Sewing Advisor tab on the TouchScreen. Stretch Light fabric and Seam techniquescreen. (The Sewing Advisor selects a lightningstitch.)

Use: Presser toot A and Size 75 stretch needleas recommended.

Sew:• Place fabric pieces right sides together. Put

the fabric in position under the presser foot.Line up the edge with the 3:8 (10 mm) seamguide.

• Step on foot control. Che Sensor Foot lowersautomatically. If you need to adjust fabric,

touch Pivot

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OvercastOvercast fabric edges to prevent fraying and IC)help them lay flat. It is easiest to overcast beforethe garment is sewn together. Presser foot J isrecommended for light and medium weight fabric to prevent puckering along the edge. Presserfoot B is used for heavy weight fabric. YourSewing Advisor will select the best length andwidth for the fabric weight and recommend thepresser foot.

Fabric: Woven medium

Touch: The Sewing Advisor tab. Choose WovenMedium fabric and Overcast technique. ClheSewing Advisor selects a three-step zigzagstitch.)

Use: Presser foot J and size 8() needle as recommended.

Place the edge of a single thickness of fabric under presser foot J with the pin on the foot alongthe edge of the fabric. The three step zigzagstitch sews over the pin to keep the edge of thefabric flat.

If you need to adjust fabric, touch Pivot

Sew:• Step on foot control. The Sensor Foot lowers

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• Sew to overcast the edge of the fabric.

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Note: It is not necessary to overcast leather or vinyl,hut the Sewing Advisor gives you the possibility.Touch Leather or Vinyl fabric and Overcasttechnique on your Sewing Advisor. (The SewingAdvisor selects a zigzag stitch).

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Seam and Overcast‘l’he Seam/Overcast stitch sews the seam andovercasts the edge all at one time. This savestime. ‘l’here are a number of different Seam,’Overcast stitches Ofl your Designer 11 YourSewing Advisor will select the best one for yourfabric and make all adjustments automatically.

Fabric: Stretch light, cut in two

Touch: Stretch Light fabric and Seam/Overcasttechnique on the Sewing Advisor (A)

Use: Presser foot j and size 75 stretch needle asrecommended.

Place fabric pieces right sides together. Put thefabric in position under the presser foot withthe pin on the foot along the edge of thefabric.

• Step on foot control. ‘J’he Sensor Foot lowersautomatically.

• If you need to adjust fabric, touch Pivot

• Seam/Overcast along one edge

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Repeat the Seam,’Overcast technique on stretchheavy fabric (B) and on woven heavy fabric (C).Your Sewing Advisor will select the best stitch,length. width, tension, presser foot pressure andsewing speed for each fabric type. Follow otherrecommendations given on the louch Screen.

Seam/Overcast for RibbingThe Seam/Overcast technique is perfect forstitching ribbed neckhands and cuffs. Cut amock neckline in a stretch medium fabric, touchStretch medium and Seam/Overcast on the Sewing Advisor and sew a piece of ribbing to themock neckline with a 1/4’ (6 mm) seam allowance, stretch ribbing as you sew

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BasteBasting is temporary stitching for fitting garments, gathering (see page 38) and marking.

The Sewing Advisor automatically sets a longstitch length and reduces the tension so thethreads are easy to remove or to pull forgathering.

Fabric: Woven medium cut in two.

Touch: Woven medium fabric and Bastetechnique.

Use: Presser foot A and size 80 needle asrecommended.

Place the fabrics right sides together. Put thefabric in position under the presser foot.

Seam allowance: 5/8? (15 mm).

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• Step on foot control. The Sensor Foot lowers

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• If you need to adjust fabric, touch Pivot

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The blind hem creates an invisible hem on

garments. There are two types of blind hem, one

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fabrics, the other for stretch,

The blind hem is not suggested for light weight

fabric, hut your Sewing Advisor will select the

best stitch possible

Fabric: Stretch medium

Touch: Stretch medium fabric and Blind hem

technique in the Sewing Advisor.

Use: Presser fo)l 1) and size 90 stretch needle as

recommended.

Fold a 2” (50 mm) hem along one fabric edge

place pins in place perpendicular to the hemwith the hem to first entry of the pin about 1/4”

(6 mm) from the hem edge.

I lold the fabric wrong side up ith the hem tothe right.

Fold the hem under to the right side. leaving

about 1/’i” (6 mm) of the hem extending to the

right. You will se’ on this extension,

Sew:• Place the fabric under pressci foot I) with the

folded edge against the right toe of the foot.

• Step on the foot control. The Sensor foot low

ers automatically. Be sure to remove the pins

before you sew over them. I)o not try to sew

over pins. Touch Pivot and adjust fabric if

necessary.

• As the large zigzag swings to the left, it should

barely catch the fold, Generally the Sewing

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the stitch width if necessary.

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to narrow the width (). If the zigzag is notcatching the fold, widen (+) the width.

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HemThe Hem technique on your Sewing Advisorwill select the visible or topstitch hem that isbest for your fabric weight and type. For wovenfabric, leather and vinyl, a straight stitch isselected. For stretch fabrics, elastic stitches areselected.

Fabric: Woven medium

Touch: Woven medium fabric and 1-1cmtechnique.

Use: Presser ftot A and size 80 needle as recommended.

Sew:

• Fold and press a 3/8’ (10 mm) hem fold andpress another 3/4” (20 mm) hem. Put thefabric in position under the presser foot.

• Touch Pivot and adjust fabric if necessary.Step onì the foot control. The Sensor Foot lowers automatically.

• Sew along the hem edge.

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Repeat this technique on a Stretch medium fabric. The Sewing Advisor selects a flatlock stitch.Follow other recommendations given on theTouch Screen.

Fold a hem to the wrong side and stitch withflatlock stitch on the right side. Trim away excess fabric.

Use this technique for belt loops too.

When sewing over seams in extra heavyfabric or a blue jeans hem, the foot can

tip as the machine climbs over the seam. Theneedle can hit the tipped foot and break. In thiscase, use the button reed to balance the heightof the hem as you sew.

Place it behind the foot as you approach thehem and in front of the foot as you sew overthe hem thickness. Remove the button reedbefore sewing in to it.

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Fabric: Woven medium and stabilizer

Touch: Woven medium fabric and Buttonholetechnique.

Fold fabric in two and place stabilizer underneath

Place fabric under Sensor Buttonhole Foot.The measurement wheel can be raised to a

slop by lifting the toe of the foot, whichmakes it easier to place the fabric under thepresser foot.

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The Sewing Advisor will select the best buttonhole and stitch settings for your ftthric. Fabricshould be interfaced and/or stabilized wherebuttonholes are to he sewn. Mark the buttonholeplacement on your fabric with your PictogrampenM,

You can also select your buttonhole from Stitchd-Card Ai (see page ‘14) A buttonhole Stitch dCard (Bi) with additional buttonhole styles is anoptional accessory

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Use: Size 8() needle as recomended. Snap onthe Sensor Buttonhole Foot as indicated on theTouch Screen by the black wheel next to thefoot. Plug the cord into the socket in the leftfront underside corner of the machine (a), Lineup the white range Ofl the side of the wheelwith the white marking line on the foot.

In I ADJUST J you can enter the buttonhole sizewith the + or button. Average buttonhole sizesare: 16 mm (5/8”). 20 mm (3/i”), 25 mm (1”).Maximum buttonhole size when using theButtonhole Sensor Foot is 50 mm (2”).

Many button packages list the size or usethe Buttonhole Rule (see illustration). The

buttonhole size needed will vary with the thickness and style of your button. Always stitch asample buttonhole on scraps first.

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• Step on the foot control. Begin sewing thebuttonhole. The Sensor Foot lowers automatically and the machine will sew the left columnaway from you. Stitch the buttonhole, TheThread Cutter cuts the threads and raises thepresser fboi automatically when the buttonhole is completed.

Note: If OU are sewing buttonholes at a very narrow area, snap on the standard foot C and follow thestep by step buttonhole instructions on page 45.

ButtonSew buttons, snaps, hook and eyes quickly withyour Designer II.

Fabric: ‘Qbven medium

Touch: Woven medium fabric and Buttontechnique in the Sewing Advisor.

Use: Size 80 needle and the button reed tocreate a thread shank as recommended. Snap offpresser foot. Lower the feed teeth as recommended by the help Pop-up.

Place the thin end of the button reed underbutton when sewing on light fabrics. Ibid inplace with transparent tape. Use the thick endfor heavier fabrics.

• Place under ankle with the holes in the buttonlined up with the swing of the needle. Touch

Pivot . Check the swing of the needle byturning the hand wheel by hand to be surethe needle will not hit the button.

Bring the needle down into the hole of thebutton.

• Zigzag button in place with 6 to 8 stitches.

• ‘i’ouch to tie off. Touch to repeat forthe next button.

• Raise feed teeth when button sewing iscompleted.

Note: The width of the zigzag is set for most buttons. If you sew a tiny button or a very large coatbutton, touch [ RDJUST J and increase () ordecrease () the stitch width until the swing of theneedle sews in the holes of the button or snap.

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Utility SewingStitch d-Ca rd Ai includes Utility Stitches. Utilitystitches are the stitches selected by the SewingAdvisor and a rou’ ofadditional stitches uthichare described on the following pages. When youhave inserted the Stitch d-Card in the machine(seepage 16), touch thepicture of the stitch toselect it.

if needed, make adjustments in stitch length andwidth in the ADJUSTMenu and change threadtension andpresser foot pressure in the SETMenu.

Straight StitchTouch: Woven medium in the Sewing Advisor.Insert Stitch d-Card Ai and select Straight Stitch

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Your I)esigner II will automatically make thestandard settings. The Touch Screen will show

YOU all information you need to get the bestresult.

Lightning Stitch (Stretch Stitch)Touch: Stretch light in the Sewing Advisor andselect Stretch Stitch (Ai05) from the Stitch d-CardAi. Your I)csigner 11 will automatically make thestandard settings The Touch Screen will showyou all information you need to get the bestresult.

Straight stitch can also be used fortopstitching. For a more visible topstitch,

lengthen the stitch and use heavier thread withlarger size needle. The Lightning Stitch is idealfor top-stitching in light stretch fabrics.

GatheringA basting stitch is also used for gathering.

• Touch I ADJLIST Jto select stitch length of 3.5to 6.0 for gathering. Use shorter stitch lengthfor lighter weight fabrics.

• Place a single thickness of fabric under thepresser foot and stitch.

• Stitch a second row next to the first.

• Pull both bobbin threads to gather fabric. Becareful not to pull them out.

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Twenty-five Needle PositionsYour Designer 11 has twenty-five different needlepositions for the most accurate seaming andtopstitching ever. When sewing straight stitch orreinforced straight stitch, the needle positionscan he adjusted in steps. Take advantage of thedifferent needle positions to edge stitch and top-stitch,

Fabric: Woven medium

Touch: Woven medium on the Sewing Advisor,and stitch Ai02.

Use: Presser fooi A and size So needle asrecommended.

Sew:• Fold fabric in two and put it in position under

the presser foot, If you need to adjust fabric,

touch Pivot ®. Step on foot control. TheSensor Foot lowers automatically.

• Touch I AI)3uST .1. Touch stitch width + tomove the needle 12 steps into the left needleposition = Stitch Ai01.

Touch to move needle 12 steps into the 6.0right needle position = Stitch Ai03.Touch stitch width ‘— to move needle back tocenter position.

Each touch on stitch width (+ or —) correspondsto a 0.25 mm adjustment of the needle position.

To sew about 1/4’ (6 mm) from the edge. touchstitch Ai03 and adjust the stitch width to 3.5.Snap on presser foot A and place the edge ofthe fabric SO that it follows the outside rightedge of the foot and sew.

To get the maximum feeding when edge stitching close to the edge, place the fabric and sewwith left needle position (AiOl) so that the edgefollows the inside right edge of the presser footI). or the first mark of the left edge of the presser foot A.

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Snap on the optional Edge Stitching Footor Edge Joining Foot for topstitching with

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Center ZipperFabric: Woven medium

Use: Size 80 needle.

Touch: Woven medium fabric and Seamtechnique. Sex the two fabrics together alongthe 5/8” (15 mm) seam line up to the notch atthe zipper placement.

Touch: Baste on the Sewing Advisor and bastethe zipper area of the seam together. Press theseam open. Place the zipper right side to thepressed open seam allowance. Close the Sewing

Advisor.

Touch: Free motion stitch Vi02 (zigzag) in

to bar tack haste zipper in place. Lowerthe feed teeth by turning the dial to — . Movethe fabric to stitch a series of bar tacks over thezipper to hold it in place. Turn the feed teethdial to sewing position

Insert: Stitch d-Card Ai, touch stitch AiOl for leftneedle position straight stitch.

Snap on: Presser foot E SO the needle is on theleft side of the foot. There are Iwo bars on the

foot Sc) you can snap Ofl the foot to the right orleft of the needle. Place fabric under the footright side up with the zipper foot on the rightside of the zipper.

Sew:• Step on the foot control. The Sensor Foot

lowers automatically.

• If you need to adjust fhric, touch Pivot

• Begin stitching across the bottom, pivot andstitch the right side of the zipper to the top.

• lo avoid fabric shifting, sew the left side ofthe zipper in the same direction, touch A03for right needle position straight stitch. Snapon zipper foot F so the needle is on the rightside of the foot.

• Begin stitching across the bottom, pivot and

stitch the left side of the zipper sewing fromthe bottom to the top.

• Remove bartacks and hasting stitch,

Note: To adjust the position of the stitching line, ad

just the needle position. ‘louch I ADJUST J. touchstitch width — (minus) Ic) move the needle towardsthe center position.

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Touch: Woven heavy fabric in the SewingAdvisor and Stitch Ai08.

Use: Presser foot B and size 80 needle asrecommended. Put the fabric in position underthe presser foot.

Sew:• Step on foot control. The Sensor Foot lowers

automatically. If you need to adjust fabric,

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• Stitch 5/8 (15 mm) from the bias fold edge.• Touch Ai07. Pouch LDJUST .1 and increase

stitch length to 4.5. You may use presser footD and sew a row of topstitching along theedge of the fold.

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Increase the stitch length on theReinforced Straight Stitch for impressive

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1se these stitches for overcasting, butting twoedges together to join them, mending tears andother special finishing

Stitch Ai14 is a serpentine stitch used fbrmending and darning stretch fabrics.

Touch: Woven Medium in the Sewing Advisorand select the stitch Ai13, three-step zigzag.Your I)esigner 11 will automatically make thestandard settings. The Touch Screen will showyou all information you need to get the bestresult.

Use: Presser foot A. oi if overcasting, presserfoot j (Presser foot j prevents stitches frompuckering at the edge).

Size 80 needle as recommended.

Sew:• Put the fabric in position under the presser

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Touch: Woven medium on the Sewing Advisor.Poke a small hole to darn. Select stitch Ai32,Darning Stitch.

Use: Presser foot A and size 8() needle asrecommended.

Sew:• Place fabric in position under the pressei foot.

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• Touch . Step on the foot control to sewagain. The stitch will now repeat the same sizedarning square in succession and the machinewill stop automatically when the stitch is completed.

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Patching and TearsStitch Ai33 will efficiently mend a tear.

• Touch Stitch Ai33, which is a mending stitch. $Stitch over the tear to mend it. Begin at the 21top of the tear and sew to the edge of the-, -

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ButtonholesOn your Designer II Stitch d-card Ai, select from

tu’o different buttonhole styles. Select the Bartack

style (A 134) for most buttonhole sewing and the

Keyhole style (A i35) for tailoredjackets. An

optional Stitch d-C’a rd (Bi ) features several

additional buttonhole styles.

By using the Sensor Buttonhole Foot that mea

sures as it sews, every buttonhole u’ill he the same

size (see pages 36-3 7). The buttonholes on your

Designer hare shown to the right.

Ai 34 Bartack Buttonhole for most fabric weights.

Ai35 Keyhole Buttonhole with square end for

tailored jackets, coats, etc.

Note: There are three additional buttonholes in

cluded with the machine. There is one buttonhole

for light weight fabrics, one reinforced buttonhole for

heavy fabrics and one buttonhole for leather. These

buttonholes will he selected by the Sewing Advisor

(Sec page 36. Buttonhole).

Step by Step ButtonholeUse the step by step buttonhole when the fabric

is too narrow and/or uneven for the wheel on

the Sensor Buttonhole Foot to turn smoothly.

• Select a buttonhole and snap on Presser Foot C

• Begin sewing buttonhole. the machine will

sew the left column in reverse. The buttonhole

ftot has guide lines to determine the button

hole length Use the guide lines Ofl the left toe

of the Buttonhole Foot to position the garment

edge. When the buttonhole is the desired

length, touch . The machine will bar tack

the end and stitch the right side.

• Touch to hartack and tie off. Keep the

foot control depressed until the machine ties

off and stops sewing. The Thread Cutter cuts

the threads and raises the presser foot auto

matically when the buttonhole is completed.

Cutting ButtonholesCut buttonhole open with the seam ripper. Place

a straight pin across the end you are cutting to

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• Loop a piece of heavy thread or perle cottonOVCf the finger at the back of the Sensor But

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• Stitch a buttonhole. I)o not hold back thecord. The satin buttonhole columns will stitchover the cord.

• Stop sewing with the needle down before thelast hartack end of the buttonhole is sewn andlift the cord off the finger and pull out theslack.

• Cross the cord in front of the needle and stitchthe last bartack end of the buttonhole over thecord.

• Thread cord ends into a large needle, pull tothe wrong side and knot ends before cuttingexcess cord.

Buttonhole BalanceTo balance the stitch density of the right buttonhole column to the left for speciality fabrics,open when a buttonhole is selected.

—. Bal.. will make the stitches in the right

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‘I’he setting will be retained until Designer 11 isturned off.

Note: Only the right side stitch column will headjusted. Balance it to the left stitch column.

To change the stitch density of both columns,see Buttonhole Density, below.

Buttonhole DensityTo adjust the density of the buttonhole, touchI ADJUST J. Increase stitch length (.+) to makestitch columns less dense. I)ccrease stitch length() to make stitch columns more dense. Bothcolumns will be adjusted.

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1-3 Straight Stitch

For all kinds of sewing in woven fabrics, 25

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4-6 Stretch Stitch

For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics

7-9 Reinforced Straight Stitch

For seams which are subject to considerable

strain. Use to reinforce and topstitch sportswear

and working clothes. 25 needle positions.

10-12 ZigzagFor lace edging and sewing on hands.

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For overcasting. mending. sewing on patches

and elastics

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For mending and darning and elastic applica

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For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches

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Seam and overcast in one step along the edge

or trim later. For light stretch and non-stretch

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17 OverlockSeam and overcast in one step along the edge

or trim later. For medium and medium/heavy

stretch fabrics.

18 Double Overlock

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge

or trim later. For heavy stretch fabrics.

19 Overlock Stitch

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge

or trim later. For medium stretch fabrics.

20 FlatlockI)ecorative hems and overlapped seams, belts

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2 I ElasticlCasing Stitch

For overlapped seams in tncot. f() sew casing

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22 Reinforced Zigzag

For joining fabric edge to edge or overlapping in

leather.

23 Baste StitchFor joining two pieces of fabric with long stitch

length and reduced thread tension.

24 Elastic Blind Hem

Invisible hems in stretch medium and heavy

fabrics

25 Woven Blind Hem

Invisible hems in woven fabrics.

26 Shell Rolled Hem

For edgings. Sev over the edge. For light stretch

fabric. Sew woven fabric on bias.

27-29 Satin Stitch

For appliqués, satin edge, sewing on laces and

hands.

30 Elastic Stitch

Sew over two rows of elastic thread for shirring.

31 Bridging Stitch

For joining Iwo pieces of fabric with finished

edges and for elastic shirring.

32-33 Darning Stitches

Darn and mend work clothes. jeans. table

cloths and linen towels.

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Decorative SewingSupplied with yourDesignerlL there is a Stitch d

Card with decorative fash ion stitches. Additional

Stitch d-Cards with different types ofdecorative

stitches are optional accessories. With the

decorative Stitch d-C’ards, you sew a myriad of

stitches for creative seu’in and embellishment.

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In this chapteic sewing tips and information will

inspire you to var)’ the look of the stitches and

increase your creative possibilities even more

FashionUse the stitches on Stitch d-Card Ni, Fashion to

decorate clothing and accessories. I lere a pair of

trousers in fake suede fabric have been

decorated with stitches from Stitch d-Card Ni

l’he stitches are combined with nc rac trim, vel

vet and snake skin ribbons.

• Use a pictogram pen to mark a straight line

where the first stitch is to he sewn. Mark

parallel lines 2.5 cm apart.

• Thread the machine with embroidery thread

on top and matching sewing thread in the

bobbin. Insert Stitch d-Card Ni and select a

decorative stitch

• Place Tear Away Stabilizer underneath the

suede and sew along the first line. Continue to

sew decorative stitches on all lines.

• Select straight stitch from Stitch d-Card Ai and

thread the machine with matching sewing

thread in top and bobbin, Sew the velvet and

snake skin ribbons between the lines of

decorative stitches. Sew the nc rac trim in

place with a straight stitch in the center.

• Tear away the stabilizer and press lightly if

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Free Motion SewingWith free motion sewing you have unlimited

possibilities to create beautiful and creative

decorations ideal for fashion accessories and

embellishing garments.

Ib select a free motion stitch, enter and

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foot R and lower the feed teeth to manuallymove the fabric in any direction.

When free motion (free hand) sewing at slow

speed (less than 200 rpm) the presser footmoves up and down, The foot is down whenthe needle is down to hold the fabric in placewhile the stitch is formed. The foot is raised withthe needle SO the fabric can be moved withoutrisking to bend the needle. At faster sewingspeeds (over 20() rpm) the foot stays in the glide(pivot) position so the fabric can be movedeasily for free motion sewing.

Free Motion EmbellishmentUse free motion sewing to embellish ck)thingand accessories.

Thread the machine with embroidery threadon top and bobbin, Hoop the fabric withstabilizer in the optional free motionembroidery hoop. it is essential that the fabricis very tight. Slide the hooped fabric under the

needle and touch• Turn the hand wheel to pull the bobbin thread

up through the fabric and hold both threads toprevent them from being dragged down.

• Start sewing, not too slowly, moving the hoopabout smoothly. The speed of the machineand the speed in which you are moving thehoop determine the size of the stitch.

Jewelrytse the free motion stitches to make jewelry.

6 . hoop water-soluble stabilizer and sew indifferent directions to create a lace effect ofthe thread or sandwich threads and pieces ofyarns between two layers of water-solublestabilizer and hoop.

• Thread the machine with transparent threadon top and bobbin and sew over it severaltimes to hold the yarns together. Rinse off thestabilizer and you will have beautiful threaddecorations.

Experunent u’zth textures by inoi’zng the hoop incircles or in backwards and forwards movements.With somepractice and creativity you can createanything you can imagine

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Fabric: Woven medium fabric, I lusqvarnaViking Tear-A-Way stabilizer, Cotton scrap forapplique.

Thread: Sulky Rayon embroidery thread on topand embroidery weight bobbin thread.

Touch: Woven medium on the Sewing Advisorand stitch Ai28 on Stitch d-Card Ai.

Use: Presser foot B as recommended.

Sew:• Cut a small square for the applique from the

cotton scrap.

• lo baste the applique square to the fabric,touch Aill to zigzag stitch or use fusible web.

• Place Tear-A-Way stabilizer under the fabric.

• Place the fabric under the presser foot.

• Satin stitch around the square with the outsideswing of the needle sewing off the edge ofthe applique.

• To turn outside corners, touch needle stopdown or 1ap the needle down with the footcontrol to pivot with the needle on theoutside of the applique. The Sensor Foot Liftpivot position makes it easy!

• Touch to secure the stitches.

Note: To adjust the satin stitch length or width,touch I. ADJUST J. Use the + and buttons to finetune the stitch length or width.

The transparent presser foot B is anoptional accessory. There is also an open

toe appliqué foot that is completely open infront for greater visibility. Like the transparentpresser foot B it features a red guideline for satinstitching.

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Bridging StitchThe bridging stitch sews two pieces of fabric ortrim with edges butted together. Use this technique to join strips of lace and/or ribbon and tostitch them to a finished fabric edge. The bridging stitch is preferred for this type of joining fora flat, neat result.

Fabric: Short piece of edging lace and linen fabric with one edge turned under or finished.

Touch: Stitch A3l

Use: Presser ft)ot B as recommended.

Place the pieces to he joined edge to edge inthe center of presser foot B. Then they areperfectly aligned as you sew.

Sew:The right zigzag stitch of the bridging stitch willcatch the lace Ofl the right and the left zigzag,the fabric on the left. The straight stitch sewsbetween the two pieces of fabric, ribbon or lace.

Optional: Snap Ofl the optional Edge Joiningpresser foot. to guide the lace and fabric.

LetteringYour Designer 11, includes the Block alphabetStitch d-Card (Oi). Two additional lettering Stitchd-Cards are available as optional accessories.Outline Block alphabet (Pi) and Script alphabet(Ri),

Use the lettering for monograms, gift items, to labeland date quilts and other endless possibilities.

Stitch d-Card Oi includes three menus; uppercase letters, lower case letters and numbers/special characters. On the Stitch d-Card the lowercase menu is pictured in the lower left corner ofthe stitch area. The number/special charactersmenu is pictured in the lower right corner.

By touching on the Stitch d-Card you canstep between the menus. The current menu isindicated on the Touch Sceen by A.., a.. or 1..

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When sewing decorative stitches, alU)ays useHusqvama Viking Tear-a-way stabilizer Sew thesamples helou’ on a piece offabric. Jhllowing theinstructions.

Fabric: Broadcloth or chino, Husqvarna \‘ikingTear-A-Way stabilizer.

Touch: Woven medium Ofl the Sewing Advisor,and stitch Ni02 on Stitch d-Card Ni, Fashion.

Thread with: Sulky 30 weight Rayon embroidery thread on top and embroidery weight bobbin thread.

Use: Presser foot B as recommended.

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• Touch at the middle of the stitch, themachine stops sewing and locks the stitcheswith several tiny straight stitches.

Stitch Re-startTouch stitch re-start to begin at the first stitch ofthe decorative stitch. if you have altered stitchwidth, stitch length or elongation, it will he remembered.

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• Touch before beginning to sew or whilesewing a decorative stitch to sew only onestitch pattern.

• Sew a stitch. The machine stops and ties off inplace automatically

• Touch again to cancel it,

Mirror ImageMirror image changes the direction of the decorative stitch pattern. You see the stitch directionin relation to the presser foot on the Touch Screen.

Side to Side Mirror ImageFlip the stitch patterns from left to right. Thisoften eliminates the need to feed the hulk of thefabric into the arm of the machine.• Stitch a pattern. Touch mirror image side to

side. Watch the stitch change on the TouchScreen. The stitch will face the oppositedirection. Stitch a few more stitch patterns.

End to End Mirror ImageFlip the stitch patterns end to end. This doublesthe creative possibilities.• Stitch a few patterns. Touch mirror image end

to end. Watch the stitch change on the TouchScreen.

• Stitch a few more patterns.Note: Program stitches with side to side and/or endto end mirror image or mirror image entire stitchprograms for unlimited creative stitch possibilities.(See “Program your Designer IT, page 5/1).

ElongationElongation, alters the size of a satin stitch without changing the stitch density. The elongationfunction is only active for satin stitches. Thestitches that come with your 1)esigner 11 cannothe elongated. There are several optional Stitchd-Cards sold separately that include satinstitches. For example Stitch d-Card Ci. Pictogram, and Stitch d-Card Li, Decorative.

• Select a satin stitch, touch L RbJUST i, touchelongation 4 to make the stitch longer. Touch

to shorten the stitch.• Sew a row of stitches.

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ProgrammlngWith Designer IIyou can program stitches andletters into combinations. Save the programmedcombinations in ninepermanent memories. Aprogrammed stitch combination that is saved inone of the memories is retained in the memoryeven when the machine is turned qff

PROG ModeWhen programming, the Sewing Advisor is notactive, tI is selected by touching “FUNC” onthe Touch Screen

PROG MenuMemories I - Ni + 1Use the and + buttons to select memory. TheM and the number that follows indicates theactive memory. There are nine different memories(Ml to M9). Each of the nine memories holds upto 62 stitches, which means that you cangram and save up to 558 stitches and/or letters

When activating the last used memor’ isactive. To save your programmed combinationin a memory other than the active select thememory number first, before programming anystitches, The programmed combination will besaved automatically in the active memory.

Moving the Cursor I 1. 1The cursor on the Touch Screen is under theactive programming space. Use the arrows tomove the cursor sideways. The number betweenthe arrows indicate under which stitch, in thesequence the cursor is positioned.

Deleting Stitches or Program I Cirif there already is a stitch or letter combinationin the selected memory that is displayed in theprogramming area, touch I Cr 1 to clearthe memory. To reload a deleted program. touchI Cir 1 again before you enter new

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To program “E” in upper case letters, touch “F”on Stitch d-Card C). “F appears on the screennext to the fashion stitch.

To program “rika” in lower case letters, touch

L_J in the lower right corner of the Stitchd-Card. The lower case submenu is activated

(a. is visible on the Touch Screen).

Touch r, the letter appears on the display andthe cursor moves to the next position. Continueto enter the letters: i. k, and a.

Eject Stitch d-Card Ui and insert Stitch d-C’ardNi, Fashion.

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Touch the function button Ofl the machineto enter stop to sew only one sequence of yourprogram.

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Program Stitches and Letterslo program the stitch combination shown:

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Sew your ProgramTo sew your program, touch “FUNC’ to bring upthe mode. Your stitch program will appearon the Touch Screen. Presser foot B is recommended. A stop is indicated by a stop signsymbol.

If you have programmed a stitch sequence that istoo long to be seen on the Touch Screen, checkit by stepping forwards/backwards in thesequence using the I 1 1 icons.

Sew your program on a stabilized piece offabric.

Adjust Entire Stitch ProgramIn you can use [ ADJUST J to adjust stitchwidth, stitch length and mirror image the entireprogram. If you have programmed satin stitchesonly. you are able to do elongation too. The

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Sewing OrganizerWhen sewing, there are lots of things to keeptrack of Scissors, thread spools needles, pins,tape measure, seam rippers, buttons, etc have atendency to “be everywhere” and might be hardto find when you really need them.

Sew your own Sewing Organizer to keepeverything at your fingertips, and learn to useyour Designer II at the same time, Just follow theinstructions below and soon you have learnedhow easy it is to manage your Designer hand tokeep track ofall your sewing accessories.

I)esigned by: Karen Dean, Husqvarna VikingCanada and Husqvarna VIking Academy

Sewing Supplies:Fabric• Batting 28’ x 18” (70 x 45cm)

• Linen fabric 26” x 59” (65 x 150 cm)

• Cotton fabric 10” x 45” (25 x 114) cm S• Small piece of cotton fabric for a heart appliqué

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Threads• Sewing thread in matching color S• Sulky embroidery thread 30 weight

Stitch d-Cards• Stitch d-Cards Ai, Ni, Oi SOther S• Pictogram penTM

• Paper Back Fusible Web

• I lusqvarna Viking Tear-A-Way Stabilizer

Cut:Scam allowances: 3/8” (1 cm) are included in all Smeasurements

• Two pieces of linen fabric measuring 23 1/2” x

27” (60 x 68 cm), for front and back pieces. I• One piece of batting measuring 17” x 27”

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• Two pieces of linen fabric measuring 4” x 5”(10 x 13 cm) for flap of pocket. (For thepocket flap a seam allowance of 1/4” (6 mm)is included) Heartpattern for appliqué

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(16 cm). Press the fold (this will he the pockets).Unfold it again. use the Pictogram peflTM to markthe fold and four pockets on the right side of thepocket piece. Mark the first pocket (left) 6” (15cm) wide, Mark the second pocket 8” (20 cm)wide, the third pocket 8 1/4” (21 cm) wide andthe fourth (right) pocket 4 3/” (12 cm).

Thread your Designer Ii with Sulky embroiderythread 30 weight on top and matching sewingthread in bobbin.

Pocket I (6” (15 cm) wide)I)ecorate the left pocket with three decorativestitches choosen from Stitch d-Card Ni.

Mark a line vertically in the center of the pocket(right side of fabric) and one line on each side1 ‘/4” (3,25 cm) from the center line.

• Insert Stitch d-Card Ni (Fashion)

• Touch “FUNC” to activate Program thefollowing combination:

Ni23, Ni22, Ni23, , Ni22,

• Touch “FUNC” to activate . Place Tear-AWay Stabilizer under the fabric and sew theprogrammed stitch combination on the fIrstline from the left.

• Touch to secure at the end of the seam.Cut the threads by touching .

• Touch stitch Ni 12 and sew it on the secondline.

• Program the following combination and sew iton the third line (Use to deletethe old program or open another memory):

Ni13, Ni28. Ni28, Ni13, lPocket 2 (8” (20 cm) wide)Decorate pocket number two with a heart app-lique in contrasting fabric. Trace the Heart shapeto the rough side of the paper hacked fusibleweb. Press the paper hacked fusible web to thewrong side of the fabric.

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• Insert Stitch d-Card A (lJtilitv Stitches) andtouch stitch Ai28. Snap on presser foot 13 as

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• Touch I ADJUST J, adjust stitch length to 0.3and stitch width to 3.0. Satin stitch around theedge of the heart appliqué.

Pocket 3 (8 (21 cm) wide)

I)ecorate the third pocket with sewing words,for example: NEEDLE, TI IREAI), PINS SCISSORS,

TAPE MEASURE. SEAM RIPPER. Mark lines for

the beginning and position of the words.

• insert Stitch d-Card Oi (Block letters)

• Touch “FUNC’ to activate Is (Clear the oldprogram or open an empty memory)

• Touch N. E. E, D. L. E,

• Touch ‘FUNC” to activate . Sew the first

• Repeat the programming for each of thewords and sew them OflC by one in a diagonal

row beneath the previous words

Pocket 4 (4 3/4 (12 cm) wide)

Add a pocket flap on the ft)urth pocket. Rethreadyour I)esigner II with a Sulky thread in a colorthat matches the fabric. Insert Stitch d-Card Ai

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• Pin the pieces for the pocket flap right sidestogether. Draw a tip with your PictogrampenTM, Sew the sides of the pocket flap and inthe marks of the tip. Furn the pocket flap right

side out and press.

• Choose stitch A13, and sew the upper edge.

• Select stitch AiOl and snap on presser foot I)and top stitch around the sides and the tip ofthe pocket flap.

• Mark the position of the buttonhole with thePictogram pen1. Snap on presser ftot C andchoose stitch Ai34, buttonhole. Sew thebuttonhole (ftr instructions see page 36, 44).

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Place the front piece on a flat surface withright side up. Mark lines with the Pictogrampenmi diagonally across the front of theSewing Organizer (leave a 4” (10 cm) spacebetween the lines). I)raw the lines up to thefoldline of the pockets (the pockets shouldnot be hatted and quilted!).

• Lay the hack piece wrong side up. Place thehatting and the front piece on the top of thehack piece. Secure with safely pins SO thelayers of fabric stay in place for the quilting.

• Touch the Sewing Advisor tab and choosewoven heavy on the fabric menu.

• Insert Stitch d-Card Ni and choose stitch Ni26.Snap on presser foot B as recommended.

• Sew along the marked lines to quill the layerstogether.

Complete the PocketsBinding:Cut a strip 3 ¼” x 27” (7 x 68 cm) from thesame cotton fabric as for the pocket/edge. Foldthe strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides togetherand press.

Put the raw edge along the upper edge of thepocket, right sides together.

• Insert Stitch d-Card Ai and choose stitch Ai02.Stitch ¼” (1.S cm) from the edge.

• Press the binding strip to the wrong side ofthe pockets, leaving ‘“ (6 mm) visible on theright side along the upper edge of thepockets.

• Choose stitch AiOl and snap on presser foot I).Topstitch 1/8” (3 mm) from binding along theupper edge of pocket fabric catching bindingedge on wrong side.

Fasten the pocket flapPin the pocket flap on the quilted fabric abovethe fourth pocket. Choose stitch Ai02, straightstitch and stitch the pocket flap in place.

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Touch the Sewing Advisor tab and select Button, SSew the button (for instructions see page 37,

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Sew the Pockets

Fold up the pockets along the foldhne. pin and 5haste the sides. Select seam on your Sewing Ad-

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Bias Binding• Cut 3 3/’ (7 cm) wide bias strips of the cotton

fabric (for binding). Fold the binding strips in

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• Place the binding strip along the shortside of

the Sewing Organizer. matching edges.

• Fold in the binding ends to the inside.

• Choose stitch Ai02. straight stitch. Place the

edge of the fabric at the edge of the foot and

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• Fold the bottom end of the binding back on

itself and press. I

• Wrap the binding strip around the edge of the

Sewing Organizer and pin. Stitch from the

right side. /‘ (2-3 mm) from the seam

catching the binding edge on the wrong side.

• Bind the other short side and top edge in the

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Changing the Light Bulb (A)1. Place the rubber sheath ftund in the acces

sory box with its deep hole, marked OUT,around the bulb.

2. 1)0 not turn the bulb, just pull it down to remove the bulb.

3. When inserting, place the rubber sheath withits shallow hole, marked IN. around the newbulb, insert the bulb by pushing it up. Makesure the bulb is correctly inserted,

Changing the Light Bulb (B)1. Remove the plastic guard by pulling slightly

downward.

2. Place the rubber sheath found in the accessory box with its deep hole, marked O1.’T.around the bulb.

3. I)o not turn the bulb, just pull ii out toremove the bulb.

4. When inserting, place the rubber sheath withits shallow hole, marked IN. around the newbulb, insert the bulb by pushing it up.

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Care of the MachineTo keep your sewing machine operating well,

clean ii. often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed.

CleaningWipe the exterior surfaces of your Designer II

with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint

built up.

Wipe the Touch Screen with a soft damp cloth.

Clean the Bobbin AreaRemove the presser foot and slide off the bob

bin cover. Lower the feed teeth. Place the stitch

plate opener on the brush, which you will find

with the accessories, and then in the recess at

the rear of the stitch plate. Turn toward you to

pop off the stitch plate. Clean the feed teeth

with the brush.

Cleaning Under the Bobbin AreaWhen lint builds up, the area under the bobbin

case must be cleaned.

Remove the bobbin case holder (1) covering the

front part of the bobbin case (2). Remove the

bobbin case by lifting it up. Clean with the

brush.

Replace the bobbin case and the bobbin case

holder.

Replacing the Stitch PlateWith feed teeth down, place the stitch plateabout 5 mm in front of the rear edge and push it

back. Slide orì the bobbin cover. Raise the feed

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Trouble Shooting(fault-finding)

Any Time You Experience a ProblemWhen Sewing:• Enter correct type and weight of fabric in the

Sewing Advisor.

• Insert new needle-size and type as I IELPrecommends.

• Rethread the top and bobbin.

• Use different spool pin positions (vertical orhorizontal)

• Usc thread nUs and quality thread Werecommend the same sewing thread on topand bobbin ft)r general sewing. For decorativesewing (and embroidery) we recommendSulky ‘10 weight Rayon embroidery thread ontop and Sulky bobbin thread on bobbin.

Fabric Puckers?• Lnter correct type and weight of fabric into

Sewing Advisor.

• Check needle, it could he damaged.

• insert new needle-size and type as HELPrecommends

• Rethrcad top and bobbin.

• Change thread type to match fiber and sewingtechnique.

• Use quality thread.

• Shorten stitch length.

• Use stabilizer.

Skipped Stitches?• Check needle, it could he damaged.

• Change needle to recommended size andtype.

• Be sure needle is inserted correctly and all theway into clamp.

• Rethread top and bobbin.

• Use recommended presser fiot,

• Turn machine off and on to reset.

• Consult your dealer for service.

Needle Breaks?• Use care not to pull fabric when sewing.• insert new needle as HELP recommends.

• insert needle correctly as page 15 explains.

Poor Tension?• Enter hibric weight and type in Sewing

Advisor.

• Rethread top and bobbin use quality thread.• New needle-size and type as II ELP

recommended.

• Turn machine off and on again to recalibratetension.

• Follow I IELP recommendations for stabilizer.

Fabric Does Not Move?• Feed teeth up.

• Increase stitch length.

Upper Thread Breaks?• I)oes thread feed smoothlyi not catching?

• Use thread nets and quality thread.• New needle-size and type as I IELP

recommends.

• Rethread top and bobbin check for correctthreading.

• Try different spc)ol pin positions (horizontal orvertical).

• Turn the machine off and on to reset

automatic tension,

• if stitch plate hole is damaged replace stitchplate.

• Is the correct spool holder used in front of thethread?

Bobbin Thread Breaks?• Wind a new bobbin.

• Replace the bobbin in the machine, checkcorrect threading. page 11

• If stitch plate hole is damaged replace stitchplate.

• Clean bobbin area,

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Bobbin Alarm Does Not Work? Touch Screen is Dark or Light?• Clean lint from bobbin area. • Change screen contrast in SET Menu.

• Use only authentic Husqvarna green stylebobbins. Functions on the Touch Screen are Not

Activated When Touched?Bobbin Winds Irregularly? • Calibrate the Touch Screen. page 21.

• Check threading for bobbin winding.

Thread Cutter Does Not Cut?• Remove stitch plate and clean lint from bob

bin area. Have your Designer II Serviced Regularly by• Go to SET and set the thread cutter on auto. your Husqvarna Viking Dealer!

If you have followed this trouble shooting infor

Wrong Stitch, Irregular or Narrow Stitches? mation and still are having sewing problems.• Cancel twin needle safety. take the machine to your dealer. If there is a

specific problem, it is a great help to test sew• I urn machine off and on to reset. with your thread on a scrap of your sewing• Change needle. rethread top and bobbin, fabric. A sewing sample will often give much

• Use stabilizer, better information than words.

Presser Foot Will Not Go Down?• Turn the machine off and on. Non-Original Parts and Accessories

• Put bobbin winder spindle up into sewing The Designer II warranty does not cover any

position. defect or damage caused by use of non-originalaccessories or parts.

• Sensor Foot lift on auto in SET Menu.

Machine Sews Slowly?• Check speed

• Remove stitch plate and brush lint frombobbin and teeth al-ca.

• 1-lave machine serviced at your dealer.

Machine Will Not Sew?• Put bobbin winder spindle up into sewing

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• insert a Stitch d-Card.

• (.eck plugs are all the way into machine.

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Thie 1’;iedorn of Seu’ino4 - Optional Themes/or Desi,ner 11 rTrue Freedom of SewingNo matter what yourpassion is - emhroideri’,quilting, heirloom, home dec. or decorativesewing - your dealer can provide the rightaccessories for you to design a Designer Ii thatmeets your unique needs and interests.

To make it easier for you to design your ownDesigner ll there an a number of optionalthemes and Stitch d-6’ards available at your

dealer Each theme contains accessories that willdevelop both your Designer II and your sewing.

Choose the theme that interests you, and ask yourdealer to help you choose theme. Of course, youcan choose other accessories or combineaccessories from different themes. This is the truefreedom ofsewing!

Optional QuiltThemeQuilting is a traditional form of art that exist indifferent styles all over the world. In times longpast, the quilt could he a warm friend duringcold nights, today it can he a work of art in anexclusive art gallery

No matter how the quilt is used, the creationand the creative process behind each quilt is atrue joy for the creator.

The Quilt Theme contains the Quilt/AppliquéStitch d-Card, quilter’s extension table, open toedual feed foot with guides, free motion guidefoot, open toe stippling foot. guide grip.Inspiration Booklet and more!

Optional Heirloom ThemeBefore the invention of the sewing machine,beautiful hand sewing techniques created ‘oneof a kind” heirloom garments. ‘[‘he heirloomsewing techniqe gives you a feeling of tradition,romance and times long past.

Today, you can combine Victorian heirloomtechniques with more modern ones. All you

need is a 1)csigner II and the I leirloom Theme.‘[‘he optional I leirloom Theme includes twoI leirloom Stitch d-Cards, four presser feet, a twinneedle, a x ing needle together with other usefulaccessories.

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Optional Embroidery ThemeT)own through the ages, people all over theworld have enjoyed stitching embroidery designsto personalize and embellish clothing, tablelinens and special heirlooms. Early embroiderieswere stitched by hand. With the EmbroideryTheme, your I Iusqvama Viking I)esigner IIembroiders your designs effortlessly.

l’he theme includes an embroidery unit. embroidery hoops in different sizes. two Embroideryd-Cards. an embroidery booklet showing thedesigns in their actual size and lots of otheraccessories. Once you have begun embroidering,you will never stop. With the extensive optionsfor I-lusqvarna Viking Embroidery Softwareprograms, you can create and develop yourdesigns without limitaitons.

Optional Home Dec ThemeIf you sew to decorate your home, you knowhow fun it is to personalize it. Cushions, chaircovers, curtains and other decorator sewingcreate a sense of home that cannot he boughtand that is appreciated both by your family andVisitors The Home Dec Theme means you sewprofessional home decorations easier than everbefore. The 1-lome Dec Theme includes severaluseful presser feet, a pillow/cushion template,special T pins, a large ironing surface and muchmore.

Themes of the futureThe product development at I Iusqvarna Vikingnever stops. 11 goes on and on to satisfy theneeds and desires of our customers. This meansthat new themes for your Designer 11 will beavailable at your I Iusqvarna Viking dealer.

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On Stitch d-Card Bi. Buttonholes you find button

holes and eyelets in different styles plus button

sewing. There is also a han,ack stitch that is used

to secure elastic’ ends, drapery pleats, belt loops

and pocket corners. The hartack stitch gives the

garment a ready-to-wear look. With the darningstitch you can save a garment by darning asmall hole or tear before it becomes too large.

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Stitch d-Card Ci, Pictogram has all the stitchesYOU need to sew an unlimited number ofpictogram combinations. Program the stitchesand sew the most beautiful decorations onclothing, linen and more,

Heirloom Stitches, Di and D2

The heirloom sewing technique gives you afeeling of tradition, romance and times longpast.

There are 4() different I leirloom Stitches avail

able (two Stitch d-Cards with 20 stitches each).

On Stitch d-Card Di you find cross stitches,hemstitches and entredeux stitches. Use a wingneedle to sew these stitches, for a beautiful andlacy effect.

Stitch d-Card 1)2 features smocking stitches thatare sewn over fahrc that has been pleated orgathered. The finished result immitates the hand

smocking technique. i’here are also decorativestitches and a buttonhole perfect for heirloomsewing.

Quilt and Applique Stitches, Ea

On Stitch d-Card Ei. you find stitches that areperfect if you love to quill, or applique. F’orexample stitch EiOl sews the stitch 1/4” fromthe right edge of the presser foot when piecing.If you want a handlook quilting stitch, ou canuse stitch Ei02 Use stitch Ei2i for stipplequilting.

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Scallop Stitches, HiOn Stitch d-Card Iii, OU find 27 differentScallop Stitches. The stitches can he sewn witha width of up to 25 mm.The Scallop stitches areperfect for a satin edge on collars, table cloths,and linens.

Omnimotion Stitches, KiThe Omnimotion stitches on Stitch d-Card Kican be sewn with a width of 35 mm. The 20different stitches can he combined with eachother in the PROC mode. The stitches arebeautiful to usc when decorating clothes andlinen.

Decorative Stitches, LiWith the decorative stitches on Stitch dCard LiYOU can create the most beautiful stitchcombinations to embellish your creations. Usethe sitches for other types of decorations, suchas sewing over yarn.

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Use the outline Block Alphabet and/or the ScriptAlphabet to make your sewing even morepersonal. Use the letters and numbers to mark,for example clothes, towels and quilts.

The MENU button on the Stitch d-Card is usedto step between the three menus; upper caseletters, lower case letters and numbers/specialcharacters

8-and 4-Way stitches, TiFind 4— and 8-Way stitches on Stitch d-Card TiWith the stitches on this card, you can sew indifferent directions without turning the fabric.These stitches are perfect when you use the freearm, to mend trousers or appliqué smallgarments.

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winding 11 stitches 20, 48Bridging Stitch 51 FUNC 17Built-in memory 54 FunctionButtonhole 36, 44 FUNC 17

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Button, sewing on Sewing Advisor 37Button Reed 22, 35, 37 Interchangeable Stitch d Cards 16

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Knit fabric 28Stitch d-Card 16light bulbs 64 Language 21needle 15 Leather 29 Fpresser foot 15 Lettering 51, 54-56, 6()

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Needle Sewing Advisor 1718. 28-37positions 39 Scwing Org iniiei 57-62stop up/down 12. 13 Spool holders 8Threader 10 Spool pin

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Starti Stop 1 2Optional themes and Stitch d-Cards 69-7’i. Starting to sew 21Overcast - Sewing Advisor 31

Step by step buttonhole ‘i4Overview 4-5 Stitch d-Card 16Packing away after sewing 6 5tjtc1 plate 65Patching and tears /j3 Stitch Re-start 12, 52Placing the accessories Stitch table - Stitch d-Card Ai 61Placing the bobbin in the machine ii STOP 1 2, 52, 53Pop-up menus 23 Straight Stitch 30. 38. 39Presser feet 1 , Stretch Stitch 30. 38Presser foot, changing 1 5Presser foot lift 1 2 Table of contents 3Presser foot press ure 13. 19 :Iad 29PROG 17.

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ThreadingReinforced Straight Stitch 1 1 bobbin 11Remove the stitch plate 65 needle 1 0REP 17, 54-57. 59-60 top thread 9Reverse button 1 2 twin needle 10

Touch Screen 4 17-23Safety instructions 2—- clean 6Save stitches 20 )4

contrast 21Seam - Sewing Advisor 30—I rouble shooting 66-6 /Seam and Overcast - Sewin Advisor 32 .- . Twenty-five needle positions 39Selecting fabric on Sewino Advisor 28h 1 win needleSelecting sewino technique on

threading 10Sewing Advisor 28-

.. safety 23Sensor Buttonhole loot 36Sensor foot 12-13 Unpack I)esigner II

down 12 itility Sewingextra lift 12, 13lift 1 2 Vinyl 29pivot 12. 13pressure 1 3 Work surface extension 7

SET 17, 19-21 Woven fabric 28Sewing

button Zigzag Stitchesspeed 12 Zipper 1()surface 7zipper 40

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Declaration of Conformityto EC-directiveI lerewith we confirm that this Sewing Machinein its essential parts, fulfils the LVI) I )irective73/23/EEC. EMC directive 9 336/EEC and theCE Marking l)irective 93 68 ‘EEC

This confirmation is based upon Certificate orTechnical Construction Files, performed bySEMKO.

The complete archive file is drawn up andmaintained by:

\/iking Sewing Machines ABResearch & I)evelopmeniT)cpartment \7p I’XSE-61 8/i I luskvarna. Sweden

Wu reserve the right to change the machine equipment andthe assortment of accessories without prior notice, or makemodifications to the performance or design.

Such modifications, however, will always be to the benefitof the user and the product.