Sewing Machine doing a Hand Sewing stitch look
09-21-2011, 09:12 AM
#71
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Does anyone know how to chain stitch in free-motion on a Viking Designer 1 ? I cannot locate an answer anywhere but various commercial embroidery patterns utilize chain stitch for outlines or lettring, I would like to use it for hemming and free embroidery.
Any help is appreciated.
Any help is appreciated.
09-23-2011, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by pjnesler
This was the first I've seen of a machine that would do a stitch like this - would like to see it in real life the next time I get to a sewing machine shop...
http://youtu.be/FRhq8C6JWj0
http://youtu.be/FRhq8C6JWj0
09-23-2011, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by athomenow
That is the coolest thing but I can't imagine buying another machine just to do one thing. Looks great though. Looked for it on ebay and it was 1,633.00. Way too much for me.
09-23-2011, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by abc123
I do have this machine and it is a one function machine. I love the hand-stitched look but it is difficult for me to physically hold a small needle and for that reason was drawn to this machine. You can lenghten or shorten the spaces between each stitch and also lengthen and shorten the stitch itself.
Did I get the wrong impression? What is the shortest stitch this machine can produce?
10-09-2011, 01:36 PM
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I finally saw this machine at a quilt show this weekend, the stitch was wonderful - great for Sashiko look items, guess that's why they named it that.
Price tag is steep, but if it's what one desires, and you see you'll get lots of use out of it, it's worth it.
The look of the back really didn't bother me, when I display my quilts it's only for the front anyway...
Price tag is steep, but if it's what one desires, and you see you'll get lots of use out of it, it's worth it.
The look of the back really didn't bother me, when I display my quilts it's only for the front anyway...
10-09-2011, 02:05 PM
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I have an older model Husqvarna (Viking) Model #1+ circa 1996. I used a programed stitch to do this pillow way back then. It's been through a bunch of washings and still looks pretty good. I believe the stitch was built into later models of these machines. Clear on top, regular thread on bottom.
Back then, the Bernina dealer here in town sure was giving this a close inspection!
Now, if I can just remember how I programed it, I'd like to use it again...
Back then, the Bernina dealer here in town sure was giving this a close inspection!
Now, if I can just remember how I programed it, I'd like to use it again...
Machine Hand-look quilted stitch on pillow on top of hand-sewn Cathedral Windows top
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Machine Hand-look quilted stitch on pillow after many washings
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