Evolution of the Blog

After thinking about what I am about to post, I've come to realize that this Blog will necessarily evolve to cover anything that I will do or skills that I learn using my Viking in general and not just the embroidery side of it.   I do a better job of remembering things if I take notes, and even better if I can find those notes in the future!  So here it is...

DH wanted a favorite T-shirt repaired that had a large hole torn in it.  Not my favorite thing to do, but I thought I would give a new way of mending a shot and see what this machine can do. 

I have some fusible web on hand from another project, so ironed a square on the back side of the T-shirt, a large enough piece to overlap the large U-shaped tear.  I had to pull the edges of the tear together as I ironed on the web.  I then hooped the shirt in an ordinary wooden embroidery hoop and slipped this under the clear, open-toe foot that I chose to use.   I chose a matching thread for the top and bobbin.

Selecting 'stretch light' fabric, the machine recommended the 75 stretch needle, and the A foot.  (I used the clear open toe foot).  For a stitch, I selected the 1:21.  Then positioning the needle about one half inch behind the tear, I pushed 'start'... then after passing the tear by one half inch, I pushed the return button.  the machine did the rest; making the back and forth mend stitches according to my programmed length, moving over with each pass.  The machine automatically stops after a certain number of passes.  I had to repeat this process several times to mend all three sides of the tear.  This was perfect and so easy to do!