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User’s Guide
KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING
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This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
Read all instructions before using this household Sewing machine.
DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:
A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock,
or injury to person:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children or infi rm persons.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attach-
ments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• 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 near-
est authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of
the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep fi ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
• 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 fabric while stitching. It may defl ect the needle causing it to break.
• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being adminis-
trated.
• 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, not the cord.
• Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See
instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be
added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge
of the system, and should be done only by qualifi ed service personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product
is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’.
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Sewing Mode
Explore the on-screen sewing functions
Page 2-1 - 2-18
Set it Up
Get to know your Designer SE
Page 1-6 - 1-28
Set to Embroider
Embroidery set-up
Page 3-1 - 3-8
Care of Designer SE
Stitch Overview
Index
Page 6-1 - 6-12
File Manager
Organize all fi les for Designer SE
Page 5-1 - 5-10
Embroidery Mode
Explore the on-screen embroidery functions
Page 4-1 - 4-22
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Table of Contents
Set it Up 1-6 – 1-28
Overview...................................................1-6 – 1-7
Accessory Tray ................................................... 1-7
Slide off the Accessory Tray ............................. 1-7
Accessories ......................................................... 1-8
Embroidery Unit Overview ............................... 1-8
Unpacking .......................................................... 1-8
Connect to the Power Supply ........................... 1-9
Pack Away After Sewing ................................... 1-9
Spool Pins ........................................................ 1-10
Threading the Upper Thread .......................... 1-11
Needle Threader .............................................. 1-12
Thread Sensor .................................................. 1-12
Threading for Twin Needle ............................ 1-13
Bobbin Winding ...................................1-13 – 1-14
Winding Specialty Threads 1-14
Bobbin Winding while Embroidering or Sewing 1-14
Placing the Bobbin in the Machine ................ 1-15
Function Buttons ............................................. 1-16
Exclusive Sensor System ................................. 1-17
Presser Feet ...........................................1-18 – 1-19
Changing the Presser Foot .............................. 1-19
Needles ............................................................ 1-20
Changing the Needle ....................................... 1-20
Lowering the Feed Teeth ................................ 1-20
SE! Light ........................................................... 1-20
USB Ports ......................................................... 1-21
USB Embroidery Stick ..................................... 1-21
Designer SE to Computer Connection ........... 1-21
Interactive Designer Screen ............................ 1-22
Toolbar ..................................................1-22 – 1-24
Index Help ....................................................... 1-24
Quick Help ...................................................... 1-24
Set Menu 1-25 – 1-28
Sewing Mode 2-1 – 2-18
Overview............................................................ 2-2
Sewing Advisor .................................................. 2-3
Fabric Selection 2-3
Sewing Techniques 2-4
Extended Sewing Advisor 2-4
Select a Stitch ............................................2-4 – 2-5
Scroll through Menus ........................................ 2-5
Scale to Fit ......................................................... 2-5
Stitch and Alphabet Menus ............................... 2-6
What is a Stitch? ................................................. 2-7
Adjust Stitches ...........................................2-7 – 2-9
Buttonholes ........................................................ 2-9
Set Button Size ................................................... 2-9
Alphabet Fonts................................................. 2-10
Programming ........................................2-10 – 2-14
Sew your Program ........................................... 2-14
Saving in “My Stitches” .................................... 2-15
Save on Free Position ...................................... 2-15
Save your Program in “My Files” .................... 2-15
Sewing Pop-Up Windows ....................2-16 – 2-18
Set to Embroider 3-1 – 3-8
Embroidery Unit Overview ............................... 3-2
Embroidery Unit Carrying Case ........................ 3-2
Designer SE Designs ......................................... 3-2
Designer SE Sampler ......................................... 3-2
Mega Hoop ........................................................ 3-3
Connect the Embroidery Unit ........................... 3-3
Remove the Embroidery Unit ........................... 3-4
Hoop the Fabric ................................................ 3-4
Embroidery Template ........................................ 3-5
Slide on the Hoop ............................................. 3-5
Getting Started .................................................. 3-6
Embroidery Functions ....................................... 3-7
Bobbin Access 3-7
One Color Embroidery 3-7
Baste in Hoop 3-7
Park Position /Easy Thread Trims 3-8
Speed 3-8
Start and Stop Embroidering 3-8
Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift 3-8
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Interactive 3D Embroidery –
Embroidery Mode 4-1 – 4-20
Embroidery Mode .............................................. 4-2
Overview ........................................................... 4-3
Interactive Designer Customizing 4-3
Embroidery Advisor .......................................... 4-3
Load a Design ...........................................4-3 – 4-4
Select Design(s) ................................................. 4-4
Delete Design 4-4
Restore Design 4-4
Duplicate Design 4-4
Adjust Designs ................................................... 4-5
Embroidery Design Control Tab 4-5 – 4-6
Embroidery Text Control Tab 4-6
Embroidery Color Control Tab 4-7
Grid .................................................................... 4-8
Bobbin Access ................................................... 4-8
Park and Easy Thread Trims ............................. 4-8
On Screen Design Options ............................... 4-9
Resize ....................................................4-10 – 4-11
Save Designs .................................................... 4-12
Interactive Designer Embroidery 4-13
Cursor ............................................................... 4-13
Step Stitch-by-Stitch ......................................... 4-13
Step by Color ................................................... 4-13
Thread Tension ................................................ 4-13
Check Size and Placement .............................. 4-13
Embroidery Fonts ............................................ 4-14
Create Text with Embroidery Fonts 4-14 – 4-15
Load Text to Embroidery 4-15
Embroider Stitches and Stitch Fonts ....4-16 – 4-17
Load Stitch Program to Embroidery 4-17
How to Customize Designs .................4-17 – 4-19
Embroidery Pop-Up Windows .............4-20 – 4-22
File Manager 5-1 – 5-10
Overview ........................................................... 5-2
Available Memory .............................................. 5-2
Browsing ............................................................ 5-3
My Files 5-3
My Fonts 5-3
My Designs 5-4
USB Device 5-4
Select and Load a File ..............................5-5 – 5-6
Supported File Formats ..................................... 5-6
File Info .............................................................. 5-6
Working with Folders ...............................5-6 – 5-7
Move, Copy and Delete Folders and Files ....... 5-8
Pop-Up Windows in File Manager ........5-9 – 5-10
Care of your Designer SE 6-1 – 6-12
Care of the machine .......................................... 6-2
Cleaning ............................................................. 6-2
Trouble Shooting ......................................6-3 – 6-4
How to upgrade Designer SE ........................... 6-4
Stitch Overview 6-5 – 6-8
Index 6-9 – 6-12
Instruction CD
Find your Designer SE Instruction CD in
the inside of the back cover of your User’s
Guide. Click your way through the Overview
and practice with interactive sewing and
embroidery exercises to get started with your
new Designer SE!
CD
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Overview – Front side
1. Lid
2. Thread take-up lever
3. Thread tension discs
4. Pre-tension
5. Stitch Re-Start button
6. Needle stop up/down button
7. Finishing Stop button
8. Speed button – faster
9. FIX button
10. Speed button – slower
11. Selective Thread Cutter button
12. Start/Stop button
13. Sensor Buttonhole Foot socket
14. SE! Light
15. Built in needle threader
16. Needle bar
17. Presser foot
18. Free arm
19. Bobbin cover
20. Base plate
21. Presser foot bar and presser foot ankle
22. Needle clamp screw
23. Reverse button
24. Sensor foot down button
25. Sensor foot pivot button
26. Sensor foot up/extra lift button
27. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding
28. Main spool pin
29. Spool holders
30. Auxiliary spool pin
31. Bobbin winding thread guide
32. Bobbin winder spindle
33. Thread cutter for bobbin winding
34. Bobbin winder lever
35. Handwheel
36. Interactive Designer Screen
37. Built in USB ports
38. Stylus holder
39. ON/OFF switch, connectors for power cord
and foot control
40. Button ruler and built-in tape measure
Set it Up
1.
2.
9.
6.
5.
10.
11.
12.
14.
15.
14.
30.
32.
33.
34.
37.
3.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27. 28. 29.
36.
35.
39.
8.
13.
7.
4.
31.
38.
40.
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Set it Up
Accessory Tray
The accessory tray features special
compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus
space for needles and other accessories. Store
the accessories in the tray so they are easily
accessible.
60. Space for accessories
61. Space for presser feet
62. Space for needles
63. Removable tray for bobbins
Slide the accessory tray on to the free arm to
provide a larger sewing area.
Rear side
50. Handle
51. Thread cutter
52. Embroidery unit connection socket
Slide off the Accessory Tray
To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray.
When attached, a hook keeps the accessory
tray locked to the machine. Unlock and remove
accessory tray by pressing button (A) on left end
and sliding accessory tray to left.
A
50.
51.
52.
60.
61.
62.
63.
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Set it Up
Accessories
Pictogram pen – a special pen with which
you can mark directly on the fabric. The color
disappears after some hours. You can also use
cold water to completely remove the markings
before ironing.
Needles
Thread spool
Presser feet (see page 1-18 - 1-19 for presser feet
overview)
Extra spool holders, one large, one small
70. Thread nets
71. Screwdriver
72. Seam ripper
73. Stitch plate opener
(attach to end of brush)
74. Brush
75. Felt pad
76. Bobbins
77. Stylus
78. Screw grip
79. Edge/quilting guide
80. Clearance plate/Button Reed
Unpacking
1. Place the machine on a steady, fl at surface. Re move the packaging and lift off the cov er.
2. Remove the packing material, the foot control and fi nally the protection cover. The machine is
delivered with an ac ces so ry bag, a main cord and a USB cable.
3. Wipe the machine, particularly around the nee dle and needle plate, to remove any soil be fore
sewing.
Embroidery Unit Overview
90. Embroidery unit socket
91. Embroidery arm
92. Embroidery hoop attatchment
93. Embroidery unit release button
90.
92.
91.
93.
75.
70.
71.
72.
76.
77.
73.
74.
79.
78.
80.
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Set it Up
3. 1. 2.
Connect to the Power Supply
Among the accessories you will fi nd the power
cord. On the underside of the machine is
information about the power supply (V) and the
frequency (Hz).
For this sewing machine, foot control type “FR3”
must be used.
1. Pull out the cord from the foot control.
Connect the foot control cord to the front
socket on the bottom right side of the
machine (1).
2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket
on the bottom right side of the machine (2).
3. Press the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on
power and light (3).
Pack Away After Sewing
1. Press the ON/OFF switch to turn off the
machine (3).
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and
then from the machine (2).
3. Wind the power cord around your hand
and place the cord in the pocket of the
hard cover where the User’s Guide and the
Handbook are also stored.
4. Unplug the foot control cord from the
ma chine (1). Pull the cord gently and release –
the cord will wind itself into the foot control.
5. Place all accessories in the accessory tray.
Slide the tray on to the ma chine around the
free arm.
6. Place the foot control according to the picture,
tting into the recess of the accessory tray at
the rear side of the machine.
For USA and Canada
This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to fi t in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t,
contact a qualifi ed electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
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Set it Up
Spool Pins
Your Designer SE has two spool pins, a main
spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool
pins are designed for all types of thread. The
main spool pin (a) is adjustable and can be used
in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the
stationary spool) or in a vertical position (the
thread spool rotates). Use the horizontal position
for normal threads and the vertical position for
large spools or specialty threads.
Horizontal Position
Fold the spool pin out towards the right. Place
the thread spool on the spool pin so that the
thread reels over the top. Slide on a spool holder
(see below) and then move the spool pin back to
the horizontal position.
There are two spool holders on the spool pin.
For narrow thread spools, the small holder (b)
is placed in front of the spool. For large thread
spools, the large holder (c) is placed in front of
the spool.
The fl at side of the spool holder should be
pressed fi rmly against the spool. There should be
no space between spool holder and thread spool.
Vertical Position
Pull the spool pin out towards you and turn to
the vertical position. Slide on the large spool
holder and place a felt pad under the thread
spool. This is to prevent the thread from reeling
off too fast.
NOTE: No spool holder should be placed on top of
the spool as this prevents the spool from rotating.
a
c
b
large holder
small holder
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Set it Up
1.
Threading the Upper Thread
When threading the upper thread, make sure
that the presser foot is raised and the needle is
in the up position.
Horizontal Spool Pin
1. Pull the spool pin out. Place the spool on
the spool pin with thread reeling off over the
top. Push the spool pin back in. Place spool
holder in front of the spool with fl at side
against spool. Hold the thread near the spool
using your right hand.
2. Use your left hand to bring the end of the
thread over and behind the pre-tension
thread guide (a) and under the thread guide
(b). Bring the thread over the thread tension
discs (c).
3. Continue threading in the direction indicated
by the arrows. Bring the thread from the
right when threading into the slot on the
take-up lever.
4. Take the thread down to the last guide just
above the needle.
Vertical Spool Pin
1. Pull the spool pin out. Place the thread spool
on the spool pin (follow the instructions on
previous page).
2. Thread the machine according to the
instructions above with one exception.
Instead of bringing the thread into the pre-
tension guide, bring it directly under the
thread guide (b).
Auxiliary Spool Pin
The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a
bobbin from a second spool of thread or for a
second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
Pull the auxiliary spool pin towards you and
down. The slight downward angle is to allow
the thread to reel off evenly in a straight
direction to the thread guide.
For large thread spools, place a large spool
holder in front of the spool. For narrow thread
spools, place a small holder in front of the
spool. Extra spool holders are provided with the
accessories.
b
2.
3.
4.
a
b
c
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Set it Up
Needle Threader
The needle must be in the up position to use
the built-in needle threader. We also recommend
lowering the presser foot. Touch
and
.
1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all
the way down, catching the thread under the
guide (a).
2. Push back to bring the needle threader
forward until the metal fl anges cover the
needle. A small hook will pass through the
needle eye (b).
3. Place the thread under the fl anges in front
of the needle, so the thread catches into the
small hook (c).
4. Let the needle threader gently swing back.
The hook pulls the thread through the
needle eye and forms a loop behind the
needle. Pull the thread loop out behind the
needle.
5. Place the thread under the presser foot and
cut the thread.
NOTE: The needle threader is designed to be used
for size 70-120 needles. You cannot use the needle
threader for size 60 needles or smaller, the wing
needle, twin needle, triple needle or when the
Sensor Buttonhole Foot is on. There are also some
optional accessories that require manual threading of
the needle.
When threading the needle manually make sure that
the needle is threaded from front to back. The white
presser foot ankle makes it easy to see the eye of
the needle. The bobbin case cover can be used as a
magnifying glass.
Thread Sensor
If the upper thread breaks or bobbin thread runs
out, the machine stops and a pop-up appears
on the screen. If upper thread breaks: Re-thread
the machine and touch
on the pop-up.
The pop-up disappears. If bob bin thread runs
out: Replace with a wound bobbin and continue
sewing.
1. 2.
3.
4.
5.
a
b
c
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Set it Up
Threading for Twin Needle
1. Insert a twin needle. See page 1-20
“Changing the needle”.
2. Use a second thread spool or wind a bobbin
with the thread you are going to use as the
second upper thread.
3.
LEFT NEEDLE (RED): Thread the machine as
explained on page 1-11 (Horizontal spool
pin) and check to ensure that the thread lies
between the inner thread tension discs (d)
and inside the last thread guide. Thread the
left needle.
4.
RIGHT NEEDLE (GREEN): Pull out the auxiliary
spool pin and place your second thread
spool on the spool pin. Place a spool holder
in front of the spool.
6. Thread the machine as before, but this
thread should lie between the outer thread
tension discs (d) and outside the last thread
guide. Thread the right needle.
Bobbin Winding
Make sure that the presser foot and the needle
are in the up position.
1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin
spindle at the front of the machine (the
markafacing up). Use only the original
Husqvarna Viking green bobbins.
2. Thread the machine with the main spool pin
in horizontal position.
NOTE: If the thread spool is too large to be in
horizontal position, wind the bobbin as described
under “Winding Specialty Threads”, page 1-14.
3. Bring the thread up from the needle, under
the presser foot and to the right through
thread guide (b).
Only use a metal presser foot when bob bin
winding from the needle.
4. From above, wind a few turns of thread
clockwise around the bobbin and into the
thread cutter (c).
b
c
d
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Set it Up
5. Push the bobbin winder lever towards
the bobbin to wind. A pop-up appears on
screen. To adjust winding speed drag the
arrow on the slider with your stylus. Stop
and start the bobbin winding with the on-
screen buttons.
When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winder
lever will switch back and the winding
will stop automatically. The pop-up closes.
Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using
the bobbin thread cutter (c).
Winding Specialty Threads
We do not recommend winding speciality
threads such as “invisible” or other stretchy
threads, metallic or fl at metallic threads through
the needle.
Always wind these threads at minimum speed.
1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin
spindle at the front of the machine (the
markafacing up). Use only the original
Husqvarna Viking green bobbins.
2. Place the large spool holder and a felt pad
under the spool on the main spool pin set in
the vertical position.
3. Bring the thread over the pre-tension thread
guide and down around the thread tension
disc (a), then through thread guide (b) as
illustrated.
4. From above, wind a few turns of thread
clockwise around the bobbin and into the
thread cutter (c).
5. See top of page (Bobbin Winding, step 5).
Bobbin Winding while
Embroidering or Sewing
Your Designer SE has a separate motor for
bobbin winding to wind bobbins while
embroidering or sewing.
Place the spool on the auxiliary spool pin and
thread the machine for bobbin winding same as
above except the thread does not go over the
pre-tension thread guide.
NOTE: The main spool pin must be in horizontal
position to wind from the auxiliary spool pin.
NOTE: Regular threads can also be wound this way or
with the spool pin in horizontal position.
a
b
c
NOTE: Do not lower the winding speed too much
when winding through the needle. The resistance
will be too high and Designer SE cannot wind.
NOTE: Depending on the type of thread, wrap the
thread one or two turns around the bobbin thread
tension disc (a) to put more tension on the thread.
Embroidery weight bobbin thread should be taken
two turns around the thread tension guide.
a
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Set it Up
10 15
1.
2.
3.
a
b
1
2
b
c
4.
Placing the Bobbin in the Machine
1. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it
towards you.
2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the
markafacing up and the thread to the left
of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate
counter clockwise when pulling out the
thread.
3. Place your fi nger on the bobbin to keep it
from turning as you pull the thread fi rmly to
the right and then to the left into the tension
spring (a) until it “clicks” into place.
4. Continue threading around (b) and to the
right of the thread cutter (c). Replace the
cover (1). Pull the thread to the left to cut it
(2).
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Set it Up
Function Buttons
Stitch Re-start
When having stopped sewing in the middle
of a stitch, touch Re-start to start sewing at the
beginning of the stitch again without having to
re-set any special settings you have made.
IN EMBROIDERY MODE: Used for easy bobbin access,
see page 3-7.
STOP
STOP is used to conclude a stitch. Your Designer SE
xes the thread and stops automatically when
one stitch or stitch program has been completed.
The button lights up when you touch it. STOP is
cancelled when you touch the button again or
by selecting a new stitch. The button light will
go out. The STOP function can be programmed,
see page 2-14.
IN EMBROIDERY MODE: Used for one color embroidery,
see page 3-7.
Fix
FIX is used to tie off a stitch and is automatically
activated when a stitch is selected or when the
Selective Thread Cutter has been used. At the
beginning, your Designer SE sews a few tie-off
stitches and goes on with the selected stitch. Touch
FIX while sewing – Designer SE sews a few tie-off
stitches and stops automatically. The button lights
up when the FIX function is active. By touching
the lit button the function can be turned off. The
FIX function can be programmed (see page 2-14).
IN EMBROIDERY MODE: Touch to baste an outline of the
embroidery area (see page 3-7).
NOTE: Automatic FIX can be cancelled in the Set
Menu (see page 1-25).
Selective Thread Cutter
Touch the button and your Designer SE cuts the
top and bobbin threads, raises the presser foot
and the needle, and activates the FIX function. To
cut before the needle moves to the start position
of next stitch, touch Selective Thread Cutter while
sewing. The button starts fl ashing, indicating that
a cut is requested. The Selective Thread Cutter
function can be programmed, see page 2-14.
NOTE: Designer SE cuts automatically after Sensor
buttonhole stitches. Automatic Selective Thread
Cutter can be cancelled in the Set Menu, see page
1-25.
IN EMBROIDERY MODE: Cuts top and bobbin threads and
raises presser foot. Top thread only is cut automatically
at the color change. When the design is fi nished both
top and bobbin threads are cut automatically.
Needle Stop Up/Down
Touch this button to move the needle down or
up. The set ting of the needle stop po si tion is
changed at the same time. The set needle stop
position is indicated by an up or down arrow
next to the needle recommendation on screen.
You can also tap the foot control to raise or
lower needle.
IN EMBROIDERY MODE: Used for park position and easy
thread trims (see page 3-8).
Speed
Touch
+ SPEED or − SPEED to increase or
decrease the sewing speed. Touch when not
sewing and a pop-up window on the screen
indicates the speed set ting. You can also set the
speed by touching the slider in the pop-up. You
can change the speed set ting while sewing but no
pop-up will appear. All stitches in your Designer SE
have a pre-set, recommended sewing speed. When
you select a stitch, your Designer SE automatically
sets the best sewing speed for that stitch.
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Start/Stop
Touch this button to run and stop the machine
without the foot control. Touch START/STOP to
begin and touch again to stop sewing.
Reverse
Hold button in to sew in reverse. The button
lights up. Designer SE sews forward when the
button is released and the light goes out. For
permanent reverse, touch the button twice in
quick succession before starting to sew. The
button will be lit and the Designer SE sews
in reverse until you touch the button again
to cancel. The longest reverse stitch length is
3 mm.
Reverse is also used when sewing buttonholes,
darning stitches and tapered satin stitches to step
between the parts of the stitch.
For the 4-way stitches in the S-menu, reverse
rotates the sewing direction of the stitch 90
degrees for each touch (see page 2-8).
Exclusive
Sensor System
Thanks to the Sensor Foot Pressure, the presser
foot actually senses the thickness of fabric,
embroidery or stitching to sew over it smoothly
and evenly with perfect, even fabric feed.
To see the actual setting of the pres ser foot
pressure for the selected fabric and adjust the
presser foot pressure, go to the Set Menu (see
page 1-28).
Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift
Raises the pres ser foot and the needle to up
po si tion. Touch the button once more and the
pres ser foot will raise to ex tra lift, and the feed
teeth will be lowered, to make it easy to get
thick fabric under the pres ser foot.
Sensor Foot Pivot
Touch this button to simplify placing the fabric.
The pres ser foot will be lowered to pivot
po si tion or a fl oating position over fabric.
When you stop with the needle in the down
position, the pres ser foot is automatically lifted
to pivot position.
Sensor Foot Down
Touch this button and the pres ser foot will be
completely lowered while the Designer SE is
rmly holding the fabric.
When the embroidery unit is attached, the
presser foot is lowered into the embroidery
“fl oat” position.
The presser foot is lowered automatically when
you start sewing.
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Presser Feet
There are a number of presser feet for different
purposes supplied with your Designer SE.
Utility Foot A
Fitted on the machine upon delivery. This foot
is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag
stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0.
Utility Foot B
When sewing close zigzag stitches with less
than 1.0 mm stitch length, other utility stitches
or decorative stitches, use this foot. The tunnel
at the bottom of the foot is designed to feed
smoothly over the stitches.
Buttonhole Foot C
This foot has guide lines to determine
buttonhole length. The middle mark gives a 5/8''
(15 mm) buttoning edge. The two tunnels on the
bottom of the foot ensures a smooth feed over
the buttonhole columns. Finger on the back of
the foot holds cording for corded buttonhole.
Blind Hem Foot D
This foot is used for blind hem stitches. The
inner edge of this foot guides the fabric. The
right toe of the foot is designed to ride along the
hem edge.
Zipper Foot E
This foot can be snapped on either to the right
or to the left of the needle. This makes it easy
to sew on both sides of the zipper. Move needle
position to right or left to sew closer to zipper
teeth or for covering large cording (see page 2-7).
Presser Foot H
This foot, with a coating underneath, is used
when sewing foam, vinyl, plastic, or leather to
minimize the risk of these materials sticking to
the foot.
Edging Foot J
This foot is used for overcasting and seam/
overcasting, i.e. stitches which have a stitch
width of 5.0 and 5.5 mm. Stitches form over the
pin which prevents puckering at the edge of the
fabric.
A
B
C
D
E
H
J
7
7
7
7
7
NOTE: Always use the recommended presser foot
supplied with the machine!
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P
Quilter’s 1/4" Piecing Foot P
This foot is used when piecing quilt blocks.
The foot has distance marks 1/4" (6 mm) and
1/8" (3 mm).
Embroidery Foot R
This foot is for free motion embroidery/quilting/
stitching and hoop embroidery.
Decorative Side motion Foot S
This foot is used for side-motion/omnimotion
stitches.
Transparent Presser Foot
For decorative sewing. Ma kes it easy to match
patterns. Same shape as presser foot B.
One-Step Sensor Buttonhole Foot
When connected to the machine it gives a
buttonhole length fitting the button size that has
been entered into the machine. The middle mark
gives a 5/8" (15 mm) buttoning edge.
Self-adhesive Glide Plates
Used for the presser foot C/Sensor Buttonhole
Foot when sewing plastic-coated fabrics, leather,
etc.
S
R
7
7
7
Changing the Presser Foot
1. 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 with the
gap in the presser foot ankle.
3. Press back until the foot snaps into place.
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Needles
The needle package included with Designer SE
contains needles of the most used types and
sizes for sewing in woven and stretch fabrics
– Universal, Stretch, Embroidery and Wing
needles.
You will fi nd more information about needles in
your Designer SE Handbook.
Changing the Needle
Turn off at the main power switch.
1. Loosen the screw in the needle clamp with
the screwdriver or the Screw Grip.
2. Remove the needle.
3. Push the new needle upwards with the
at side away from you until it will go no
further.
4. Use the screwdriver/Screw Grip to tighten
the screw properly.
Lowering the Feed Teeth
Your Designer SE automatically raises or lowers
the feed teeth depending on the stitch you
have selected. For example, the feed teeth are
lowered when sewing on buttons, for free-
motion sewing and for embroidering (see also
“Free Motion”, page 1-26).
When a new stitch is selected the feed teeth are
raised again when you start sewing
NOTE: Change the needle often. Always use a straight
needle with a sharp point (a).
A damaged needle (b) can cause skipped stitches,
breakage of needles or snapping of thread. A
damaged needle can also damage the needle plate.
a
b
Touch the Sensor Foot Up button to
the extra lift position which lowers the feed
teeth. This makes it easier to get thick fabric
under the presser foot. The feed teeth are
raised again when you start sewing.
SE! Light
Your Designer SE features a completely new
LED lighting system which distributes the light
evenly over the sewing area and eliminates
shadows. You can adjust the intensity and color
temperature of the light in the Set Menu to make
the lighting perfect for the light conditions in
your sewing room and suitable for every type of
fabric. See page 1-27.
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USB Ports
Your Designer SE has two USB ports – one to
connect the sewing machine to your computer,
and one to connect either your USB Embroidery
Stick, optional CD-drive, optional fl oppy disk
drive or optional mouse.
NOTE: Contact your dealer for USB devices for your
Designer SE.
Connect to and Remove from USB Port
Insert the USB Embroidery Stick or other devices
in the upper port, and the USB cable to your PC
in the lower port. The USB plugs can only be
inserted one way – do not force them into the
ports!
The USB cable packed with your Designer SE
plugs in to the lower port. No other cable should
be used in this port.
To remove, carefully pull the USB Embroidery
Stick or the plug of the USB cable out straight.
USB Embroidery Stick
Delivered with your Designer SE is a USB
Embroidery Stick with 32 MB memory which
corresponds to 300-6000 designs depending on
the stitch count. Use the stick to store designs and
other fi les, or to move fi les between the computer
and sewing machine. Upon delivery, four designs
are stored on the USB Embroidery Stick.
Switch write protection on and off with the switch
on the underside of the USB Embroidery Stick.
NOTE: The USB Embroidery Stick must be removed
from your Designer SE before switching write
protection on and off.
Only original Husqvarna Viking USB Embroidery
Sticks will be supported.
Using the USB Embroidery Stick
A light at the end of the stick indicates that the
USB Embroidery Stick is plugged in correctly.
When loading from or saving to the USB
Embroidery Stick, the light fl ashes and an
hourglass appears on screen.
Do not remove the USB Embroidery Stick
while the light is fl ashing or when the
hourglass is shown, as this can damage the fi les
on your USB Embroidery Stick.
Designer SE to Computer Connection
To be able to connect your Designer SE with
your computer, install 3D Organizer with
Designer SE communication on your computer.
Insert the 3D Embroidery Software CD delivered
with your Designer SE into your computer CD
drive and follow the instructions.
NOTE: Your computer must be running Windows XP.
Right position – write protected
Left position – not write protected
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Interactive Designer Screen
Your Designer SE features an LCD Interactive Color
Touch Screen on the front right of the machine. The
screen is very easy to work with – just touch it with
your fi nger tip or stylus to select a stitch or function.
The toolbar at the top of the screen includes the
basic functions and help at a touch.
On/Off
When your Designer SE is turned off, the screen
is dark grey. When it is turned on, you will
rst see a Welcome Screen, then the Sewing
Mode or, when the embroidery unit is on, the
Embroidery Mode screen will appear.
Screen Saver
Your Interactive Designer Screen can be left on
all the time. If you prefer, you can set the blank
screen saver to start after 10 minutes. See page
1-26.
Toolbar
The toolbar at the top of the screen contains
buttons for:
1. Stitch Menu
2. Alphabet Menu
3. Design Menu (in Embroidery Mode only)
4. Sewing/Embroidery Mode
5. File Manager
6. Set Menu
7. Help and Information
8. Quick Help
Stitch, Alphabet and Design Menu
For quick selection of stitches, fonts and designs.
Touch
to see a list of available stitch menus.
Select a menu to view all stitches in it.
Touch
to see a list of available fonts.
Embroidery fonts are only available in Embroidery
Mode.
See pages 2-4, 2-10 and 4-14 for more
information about selecting stitches and fonts.
Touch
to load designs from the Designer SE
built-in memory folder, “My Designs”.
2.
Stitch Menu Alphabet Menu Design Menu
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.1.
To work with your Interactive Designer
Screen, you can also use a mouse with
USB connection. Insert the USB plug from
the mouse in the upper USB port on your
Designer SE. A cursor will appear on screen.
Visit www.husqvarnaviking.com or contact
your dealer for information on what USB
mouse to use.
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Sewing Mode
Embroidery Mode
Sewing and Embroidery Mode
Your Designer SE has two main modes, Sewing
Mode and Embroidery Mode. Toggle between
the two modes by touching the button in the
toolbar at the top of the screen. The symbol for
the active mode has a green background.
When you turn on your Designer SE without
the embroidery unit in place, it is automatically
set to Sewing Mode. When the embroidery
unit is on, the machine is automatically set to
Embroidery Mode when turned on.
Sewing with Embroidery Unit on
To sew with the embroidery unit on, select
Sewing Mode and the embroidery arm goes into
park position giving you more room for sewing.
File Manager
The File Manager helps you add, remove and
organize all your designs, fonts, stitch fi les and
other fi les. See File Manager, pages 5-1 through
5-10.
File Manager functions in both Sewing and
Embroidery Mode.
Help and Information Menu
With your Designer SE you can browse through
various help topics and view other useful
information at the touch of your stylus.
Touch
in the toolbar to open the Help and
Information Menu with four different tabs – My
Info, Text, Index and Category.
My Info
Displays owner name, available machine
memory, software information and machine ID
number.
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Te x t
You can open and read text and HTML-fi les
on your Designer SE. The Text view displays
these text fi les which are opened from the File
Manager. See page 5-6.
Index Help
Your Designer SE has a built-in shortened
version of the User’s Guide.
Index
Index displays the help topics in alphabetical
order. Browse through the topics using your
stylus. The left arrow at the bottom of the screen
opens previously viewed page, and the right
arrow opens the page displayed before you
touched the left arrow.
Category
Category displays the help topics divided
into categories following the structure of the
User’s Guide: Set it Up, Sewing Mode, Set to
Embroider, Embroidery Mode, and File Manager.
Browse through the topics using your stylus.
The left arrow at the bottom of the screen opens
previously viewed page, and the right arrow
opens the page displayed before you touched
the left arrow.
Quick Help
Your Designer SE has a built in Quick Help,
which gives you instant information about
everything you see on the Interactive Designer
Screen. Touch
in the top right corner of the
screen. It starts fl ashing indicating that Quick
Help is active. Touch the icon or part of the
screen you want information about. A pop-
up window gives a short explanation for that
specifi c icon. Touch
to exit Quick Help.
When a USB mouse is connected, it is even
easier to use the built in Quick Help. Place
the cursor over the icon and right click on the
mouse and Quick Help will pop-up instantly.
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Set Menu
In the Set Menu, all machine settings are
displayed and set. You can override automatic
settings and make manual adjustments. Simply
check the boxes to activate a function, or touch
the corresponding buttons to open settings.
Sensor Foot Auto
The default setting is “auto”. Stopping with the
needle down the presser foot raises to pivot
position. On “manual” (box is not checked),
the foot stays on the fabric when stopping with
needle down. Touch
to raise foot to pivot
position.
Sensor Foot defaults to active when Designer SE
is turned on.
FIX Auto
On auto (default) setting, each stitch begins with
x tie-off stitches. On manual, touch
to
tie off.
FIX Auto is always active when Designer SE is
turned on.
Selective Thread Cutter Auto
On auto (default) setting, the threads are cut
automatically and the presser foot raises after
a Sensor buttonhole or eyelet is sewn, at color
changes or when an embroidery is fi nished. On
manual, threads are not cut after these stitches.
Twin Needle
Opens a list for twin needle width selection.
When the twin needle size is selected, the width
of all stitches is limited for the needle size to
prevent needle breakage. The adjustments are
kept until you set the twin needle selection to
“off”. When a twin needle size is set, a pop-up
is shown when turning on your Designer SE,
and another one when selecting a stitch that is
too wide for the set twin needle size. The stitch
width is automatically adjusted to fi t the twin
needle setting. Close the pop-up by touching
.
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Stitch Width Safety
Select this function when using a straight stitch
needle plate or a straight stitch presser foot
to limit the stitch width to zero for all stitches
to prevent damage to the needle, presser foot
and needle plate. This setting is saved when
Designer SE is turned off. When turning on the
machine again, and for every stitch selection that
is not a straight stitch, a pop-up informs you that
it is set to straight stitch. Close the pop-up by
touching
.
NOTE: This setting is disabled in Embroidery Mode.
Sensor Q-Foot
Activate to set the Sensor System for the Sensor Q-
foot optional accessory. The stitch width is limited
to zero. The setting remains when Designer SE is
turned off. When turning on the machine, and for
every stitch selection that is not a straight stitch,
a pop-up informs you that the machine is set
for Sensor Q-foot. Close the pop-up by touching
.
Free Motion
Activate to set the Sensor System in free motion
mode. The feed teeth will lower automatically.
When free motion sewing at a speed under 200
stitches per minute the foot will raise and lower
with each stitch to hold the fabric on the stitch
plate while the stitch is being formed. At sewing
speed over 200 stitches per minute, the foot fl oats
over the fabric while sewing. The fabric must be
moved manually. All stitches can be sewn in free
motion mode. This setting is cancelled when the
machine is turned off.
NOTE: This setting is disabled in Embroidery Mode.
Timer
Displays the total sewing and embroidery time of
your Designer SE. Touch the button to reset the
timer.
Screen Saver
When activated, the screen turns black ten
minutes after the last touch. Touch the screen or
any button to light up the screen again.
Audible alarm
Uncheck box to turn off the beeping alarm
sounds. The setting remains when Designer SE is
turned off.
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Alarm Repeat
When active, the beep signal for an alarm pop-up
is repeated in an interval until it is cancelled.
Te x t
Set to bring up text descriptions for the selected
fabric and technique in the Sewing Advisor and the
stitch menus.
Owner Name
Enter your name to give your Designer SE a
personal touch.
Language
Opens a list for changing the language of all texts
in your Designer SE. Simply touch a language to
select it.
SE! Light
Adjust the brightness and the color temperature of
the lights on your Designer SE to make it perfect
for all types of fabric and the light conditions in
your sewing room.
Touch Screen Adjust
If you touch a function tab or stitch picture on the
Interactive Designer Screen but it does not respond or
the function next to it is activated instead, the screen
needs to be calibrated. The Interactive Designer
Screen is calibrated at the Husqvarna Viking
factory, but the settings may be affected when the
machine is shipped and transported. You only need
to calibrate the screen if there is a precision problem
when touching the function tabs or stitch pictures.
Touch
next to “Touch screen adjust” to open
a special screen for Interactive Designer Screen
calibration.
1. Touch in the center of the cross in the upper
left corner of the screen. This is best done with
a pointed but not sharp object (for in stan ce, the
stylus). The cross disappears and a new cross
appears.
2. Repeat the above for each cross that appears on
screen. Be sure to touch the center of each cross.
Contrast
Touch + or − to adjust the contrast of the
Interactive Designer Screen. The value is displayed
next to the − button. The setting is stored even
when the machine is turned off.
NOTE: When calibrating the screen, be sure to
touch the cross areas only, as recommended.
If other areas are touched, the screen can be
miscalibrated. A mis ca li bra ted screen may require
an adjustment by an authorized technician.
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Lock Screen
If there is the possibility of bumping the Interactive
Designer Screen and changing the stitch or setting
while sewing, it is easy to lock the screen. When
activated, the screen is locked everytime it is
inactive for ten seconds. To unlock, touch the
“unlock” button.
Balance
Your Designer SE automatically sets the stitch
balance. When sewing on specialty fabrics, you
may need to adjust the balance for that fabric.
Touch + or − to adjust the balance between
forward and reverse stitches. + makes the forward
stitches longer and “draws out” the stitch, while
− makes the stitch more dense. The changes in
balance only affect the selected stitch. If another
stitch is selected or the same stitch is selected
again, the value is reset to the default value.
NOTE: The balance control is disabled in Embroidery
Mode.
Thread Tension
Touch + to increase or − to decrease top thread
tension for specialty thread, techniques or fabric.
This setting is not saved when the machine is
turned off.
In Sewing Mode, the changes only affect the
selected stitch. If another stitch is selected or the
same stitch is selected again, the value is reset to
the default value.
Sensor Foot Pressure
In Sewing Mode touch + to increase or − to
decrease pressure from presser foot on fabric.
The pressure is reset to default setting when the
machine is turned off.
In Sewing Mode, the changes in presser foot
pressure only affect the selected stitch. If another
stitch is selected or the same stitch is selected
again, the value is reset to the default value.
Lift Height
In Embroidery Mode or when Designer SE is set for
free motion sewing, the icon changes and + and −
adjust the lift height of the presser foot.
To save your adjustments for balance,
thread tension and sensor foot pressure/lift
height, you can save the adjusted stitch in
My Stitches” the U-menu.
Default values are shown in black
numbers, adjusted values in red.
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From the opening screen in Sewing Mode you can select stitches, adjust stitches, select fabric and
sewing technique in the Sewing Advisor, save and go to the Programming Mode.
In the left part of the screen your Designer SE displays the selected stitch in full scale together with
recommended presser foot and needle. The number of the selected stitch (A1:2 is default) is shown
next to the presser foot. The last used fabric selection is selected in the Sewing Advisor.
Sewing Mode
Set your Designer SE to Sewing Mode and you have access to hundreds of wonderful stitches for your
sewing projects!
Use the Sewing Advisor for the easiest and best way to select the best stitch and settings for your fabric.
Overview
1. Toolbar
2. Recommended needle, presser foot and
arrow which indicates needle stop position
3. Symbol for stabilizer
4. Symbol for glide plates
5. Selected stitch
6. Mirror image end to end
7. Mirror image side to side
8. Stitch density
9. Stitch length
10. Stitch width/Needle position
11. Save to “My Stitches”, menu U
12. Programming
13. Balance (Omnimotion stitches)
14. Sewing Advisor
15. Extended Sewing Advisor
16. Stitch selection area
17. Selected stitch menu
18. Scroll through stitch menus
19. Scale to fi t
NOTE: All symbols will not appear at the same time.
1.
2.
5.
6.
7.
8.
12.11.
9.
13.
14.
3.
10.
15.
16.
18.
17.
4.
19.
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Sewing Advisor
Your Designer SE features the exclusive
Husqvarna Viking Sewing Advisor. It is always
active and is located at the bottom of the
Interactive Designer screen. Touch fabric type
and technique desired.
The Sewing Advisor sets the best stitch, stitch
length, stitch width, sewing speed, thread
tension and sensor foot pressure for your
project. The stitch is displayed on screen with
presser foot and needle recommendations.
Fabric Selection
Suggested Fabrics
WOVEN LIGHT: chiffon, organza, batiste,
silkies, wool challis, etc.
WOVEN MEDIUM: calico, quilting fabrics, wool
crepe, broadcloth, etc.
WOVEN HEAVY: for denim, wool suiting and
coating, canvas, terrycloth, etc.
STRETCH LIGHT: for charmeuse, nylon, tricot,
single knit jerseys, etc.
STRETCH MEDIUM: for double knit, velour,
swimwear, etc.
STRETCH HEAVY: for sweater knits, fl eece, etc.
Leather and Vinyl
Leather is animal skin with the coat (fur)
removed. Leather can be smooth or sueded and
has some give.
LEATHER: for suede and leather.
Vinyl is a synthetic material which often has
a woven wrong side. Vinyl can be smooth or
patterned and some vinyls have stretch.
VINYL: for vinyl and synthetic leather and
suede.
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Sewing Mode
Sewing Techniques
SEAM: sews two pieces of fabric together.
OVERCAST: overcast fabric edges to prevent them from fraying and to help them lay fl at.
SEAM/OVERCAST: sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at one time.
BASTE: a temporary stitching for fi tting garments, gathering and marking.
BLIND HEM: creates an invisible hem on garments. Is not recommended for light weight fabric or
for leather/vinyl, but your Designer SE selects the best stitch possible.
HEM: selects the best visible or top stitch hem for your fabric type and weight.
BUTTONHOLE: the Sewing Advisor selects the best buttonhole possible for your fabric.
BUTTON: for sewing on buttons.
NOTE: If an unsuitable combination is selected
(for example woven light-blind hem), Designer SE
beeps, and the button for blind hem “pops up”. The
combination is still selected, and can be sewn, but it
is not recommended by the Designer SE.
Extended Sewing Advisor
The Extended Sewing Advisor identifi es each
Sewing Advisor icon with text. Open it by
touching
in the Sewing Advisor. Select your
desired fabric and sewing technique by touching
the buttons. The stitch selected by the Sewing
Advisor and its settings are shown to the left,
and you can adjust the width, length and mirror
the stitch with the buttons. Touch
to return
to the stitch view.
Select a Stitch Menu
Touch . A drop down menu appears,
showing all stitch menus. The submenus for
each menu are shown as numbered circles when
that menu is selected. Select a submenu by
touching the circle. The stitches are displayed in
the stitch selection area.
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Load Stitch Program from Other Location
Load stitch programs that you have saved in
My Files” or in another location. Touch
at the bottom of the Stitch Menu drop down
menu. A Load dialogue opens. Locate your
stitch program, select it and touch
. The
dialogue closes and the loaded stitch program
is displayed to the left. For programming and
saving programs, see pages 2-10 - 2-15.
Select a Stitch
When a stitch menu is selected, all stitches in
that menu are shown in the stitch selection
area. Simply select a stitch by touching it.
Your Designer SE confi rms your choice by
highlighting the selected stitch in white. The
selected stitch is displayed in actual size to
the left, with the recommended presser foot,
needle, and if appropriate, recommendations for
stabilizer and glide plates.
If you want tips and information about each
stitch, use the Quick Help
.
Scroll through Menus
To scroll through all available stitches, menu
by menu, forward and backward, use
below the stitches. The on screen text
description of each menu can be turned off and
on in the Set Menu (see page 1-27).
Scale to Fit
If the selected stitch is too wide to be shown in
actual size in the stitch display area, only part
of the stitch is displayed. A button for scaling
appears,
. Touch to scale the stitch to fi t
into the stitch display area. The picture of the
presser foot will change size to show that the
stitch image is scaled down.
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Sewing Mode
Stitch and Alphabet Menus
Your Designer SE has 16 stitch menus and 4 font
menus for all types of sewing projects.
For an overview of all the stitch menus, see pages
6-5 - 6-8.
Utility Stitches
Menu A features stitches for your garment
sewing, mending and darning.
Buttonholes
Menu B features different styles of buttonholes,
eyelets and button sewing. For best result use
the Sensor Buttonhole Foot as recommended.
Decorative Menus
Menus C -N features beautiful stitches for your
creative sewing.
4-Way Stitches
Menu S is used to sew stitches in 4 different
directions. Stitches are fi xed in length and width.
8-Way Stitches
Menu T is used to sew in 8 different directions.
There are 2 different types of stitches, straight
and reinforced straight. You can adjust the angle
to sew in any direction.
My Stitches
Use Menu U (My Stitches) to save favorite
stitches, special settings to a stitch or stitch
programs. Adjustments such as stitch width,
length and mirroring, and settings such as
tension, balance and sensor foot pressure will
be saved with the stitch. With Menu U, your
favorite stitches are always at a touch!
Special Stitches
Menu V includes 4 different types of “free mo tion
technique” stitches. The feed teeth are lowered
automatically when a stitch on menu V is selected.
Letters and Numbers
Choose from 6 types of letters and numbers,
Block, Outline block, Brush line (9 mm), Script,
Cyrillic (Russian letters) and Hiragana (Japanese
letters). Each lettering menu has different menus
to choose between. Depending on selected type,
the menus can differ.
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Sewing Mode
What is a Stitch?
A stitch is a single stitch as in a Straight Stitch
or two individual stitches as in a zigzag. A stitch
is also the complete stitch made up of the total
individual stitches in the stitch such as a 3 Step
zigzag, or decorative stitch (Heart, Feather Stitch,
etc.).
Adjust Stitches
When selecting a stitch, your Designer SE
automatically sets the best stitch length and
width for the fabric selected in the Sewing
Advisor. Use the buttons below and beside the
stitch to make manual adjustments of stitch
width, stitch length and mirror the stitch or stitch
program side to side or end to end.
MIRRORING: Mirror stitches side to side with
and end to end with
.
STITCH LENGTH: Decrease or increase the
length of the complete stitch using the −
and +. A single Straight Stitch at a longer
length will be longer, lengthen a zigzag stitch or
a decorative stitch and the complete stitch will
be longer. Lengthen a satin Pictogram element
or satin decorative stitch and the complete stitch
will be longer however the density of the satin
element or complete satin stitch will remain the
same.
STITCH WIDTH: Decrease or increase the
stitch width using the − and +.
NEEDLE POSITION: Move the needle left
by touching − and right by touching +.
The set stitch width and stitch length are
displayed in the buttons. The stitch width adjusts
from 0 to 7 mm.
Minimum and maximum settings for width and
length are indicated with an audible “beep” signal.
Customize your own stitches by adjusting
them as you wish. Save your adjusted
stitch in the U-menu, “ My Stitches”, by
touching . Touch a space on the U-
menu to save the stitch. See page 2-15.
Default values are shown in black numbers,
adjusted values in red.
Stitch length Stitch length +
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Sewing Mode
Stitch Density
Satin and Scallop Stitches
When certain satin or scallop stitches are
selected, a button for adjusting stitch density
appears. Stitch Density adjusts the density
(closeness of the satin stitches that make up
the complete stitch) of satin type Pictogram
elements and satin decorative stitches without
changing the length of the actual complete stitch
(Pictogram element or satin decorative stitch).
Use with specialty threads and when a less
dense satin stitch is desired.
Touch + to lengthen each individual stitch which
decreases density. Touch − to shorten each stitch
which increases density.
Balance
Omnimotion Stitches
When an Omnimotion stitch (menu K) is
selected, a button for adjusting the balance
appears. See Set menu, page 1-28, for
information about how to adjust the balance.
4-Way and 8-Way Stitches
The stitches on the S- and T-Menu can be sewn
in different directions. A button for changing
direction is located below the stitch picture.
S-Menu
Touch
to change sewing direction 90
degrees clockwise.
button above the needle has the same
function.
Stitch density +
Stitch density
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Sewing Mode
T-Menu
Select one of eight pre-set directions with the
arrows, and adjust the angle in smaller steps
with + and − in
.
Buttonholes
For buttonhole stitches, select stitch menu B
and select a buttonhole. Buttonholes can be
sewn with or without the Sensor Buttonhole
Foot. Follow the recommendations for each
buttonhole.
Set Button Size
When a buttonhole is selected with the Sensor
Buttonhole Foot connected, a button size
window opens.
Place your button in the lower right corner
of the screen. Scroll the wheel on the Sensor
Buttonhole Foot until the button is outlined on
the screen. The size can be set up to 50 mm
(2"). Remove the button from the screen and
touch
to close the window and set the size.
The selected button size is shown above the
button symbol
. If needed, adjust the size
with + and −. Touch
to open up the size
window again.
After setting the size, line up white area on the
side of the wheel with the white marking line on
the foot.
For more information on how to sew buttonholes,
see your Designer SE Handbook and your
Instruction CD.
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Sewing Mode
Alphabet Fonts
To select a font, touch in the toolbar. A
drop down menu shows the built in stitch fonts.
Touch one of the fonts to bring up the lettering
stitches for that font in the stitch selection area.
Touch any of the stitches to select it. The drop
down menu closes, and the screen displays
how the letters will be sewn. The jump stitches
between the letters are shown in grey.
In Sewing Mode, only the stitch fonts are shown
in the drop down menu, while in Embroidery
Mode both stitch and embroidery fonts are
shown. Learn more about embroidery fonts on
page 4-14.
Programming
With your Designer SE you can program stitches
and letters into combinations. Each program can
be up to approximately 500 millimeters (20")
long. Save the program in “My Stitches” or “My
Files”, see page 2-15.
All stitches on your Designer SE are programmable
except for buttonholes, mending stitches,
automatic tapering stitches and 4-Way stitches.
Programming Screen
Select your fabric type in the Sewing Advisor
before programming.
Touch
to open the program mode. The
stitch menu which was previously selected will
be kept when entering the program mode. The
programmed stitches will appear below the
presser foot. The length of your program in mm
is shown at the bottom of the screen. Use the
arrows
and to step through the stitch or
letter program.
NOTE: The arrows appear when you enter a stitch or
letter.
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Sewing Mode
How to Program Stitches and
Letters
To program a combination, simply touch your
desired stitch and it appears under the presser
foot on the screen. Touch another stitch and it
will appear below the previous one. Continue
selecting stitches and letters.
Font Style Menus
For each font there are different style menus,
for example: upper case letters A.., lower case
letters a.. and number and special characters 1...
Depending on selected font, the style menus can
differ. Touch the button to select a style menu.
Add a Stitch or Letter
To add a stitch or letter to a stitch program,
place the cursor where you wish to add it.
Touch the desired stitch, and it is inserted at the
cursor position.
Delete Stitch(es) or Letter(s)
Use the buttons above the stitch area to delete
stitches. To delete a stitch at the cursor position,
touch
.
To delete all stitches from the highlighted stitch
to the end of the program, touch
.
Change a Stitch or Letter
To change a stitch you must delete it and insert
the stitch you want instead.
Adjust Individual Stitches/Letters in Program
To adjust stitches in the program, move the
cursor back and forth stitch by stitch using
and . When the cursor is positioned at the
very end of the program,
has the symbol
. Touch to quickly move the cursor to
the beginning of the program.
now has the
symbol
. Touch to move the cursor to
the end of the program.
A stitch is adjustable when it is highlighted in
red. Use the mirroring, stitch length and stitch
width buttons to adjust the stitch. Only the
stitch highlighted in red will be affected by the
adjustments.
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Sewing Mode
MIRRORING: Mirror stitches side to side with
and end to end with
.
STITCH LENGTH: Decrease or increase the
stitch length using the − and +.
STITCH WIDTH: Decrease or increase the
stitch width using the − and +.
NEEDLE POSITION: Move the needle left
by touching − and right by touching +.
STITCH DENSITY: Touch + to lengthen each
individual stitch which decreases density.
Touch − to shorten each stitch which
increases density.
Duplicate Stitch
You can program an adjusted stitch several times
in a row, without having to make the same
adjustments on each stitch, with the duplicate
function. To duplicate a programmed and
adjusted stitch, touch
and the highlighted
stitch is duplicated.
Preview
View your stitch program horizontally by touching
. A pop-up displays your program in actual
size. If the program is too long to be shown in
total, use the cursor arrows to scroll through the
program. To view the whole program, touch
. Touch to close the preview.
Adjust Whole Program
To adjust the whole program, return to the stitch
view by touching
. Adjustments made here
will affect the whole program.
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Sewing Mode
Practice Programming Stitches and
Letters
Follow the step by step instructions to program
“Linda” combined with decorative stitches.
In Sewing Mode view, touch
to enter
Programming.
Touch
in the toolbar and select menu
D. The stitches appear in the stitch selection
area. Select stitch 20. The drop down menu
disappears and stitch 20 is shown in red below
the presser foot.
To program L in upper case letters, touch
and select Outline block alphabet.
Touch L in the stitch selection area. Once the L
is on the screen it is highlighted in red indicating
it is active.
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Sewing Mode
To program “inda” in lower case letters, touch
a.. in the stitch selection area. The lower case
stitches appear. Touch i, the letter appears
below L. Continue to enter the letters n, d and a.
Now “a” is highlighted in red, as it is the active
stitch, and the other stitches are shown in dark
grey. Jumpstitches which connect the letters are
shown in lighter grey.
To enter another decorative stitch, touch
and select menu D. Select stitch 20.
Touch
function button on the machine to
sew your program only once. Designer SE will
tie off the thread and stop when your program is
nished.
Touch
function button so your Designer SE
will cut the threads and raise the presser foot
when it has fi nished sewing.
The programmed Stop and Cut appear on screen
in the order you programmed them.
Touch function button to program a
tie off anywhere in your program if desired
for a secure tie off. The programmed Fix
appears on screen.
Preview your program horizontally by touching
.
Sew your Program
To sew your program, leave programming mode
by touching
. You return to the stitch view
where your program is now displayed, including
programmed Fix, Stop, and Cut. Follow the
recommendations for presser foot etc. Touch
or use the foot control to stitch out your
program.
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Sewing Mode
Save in My Stitches”
Touch to open the dialogue for saving
a stitch program or an adjusted stitch in “My
Stitches”, the U-menu. There are three U-menus,
which you can scroll between using the arrows.
Save on Free Position
Previously saved stitches or stitch programs
are shown in the U-menu. The new stitch or
program can be saved at any free position.
Simply touch a free position, and your stitch or
stitch program is stored there.
Save on Occupied Position
Touch an occupied position and a pop-up will
ask you to confi rm the overwriting of the old
stitch. Touch
to replace the old stitch with
the new one. Touch
to close the pop-up,
and choose another saving position.
Cancel Save Process
To cancel the save process, touch
instead
of touching any storing position. The saving
window will close, and you return to the
previous screen.
Delete Saved Stitch or Program
To delete a saved stitch or program, touch .
The delete button is active until a program is
selected and deleted or until it is touched again.
If a stitch is selected to be deleted a pop-up will
ask you to confi m the deletion.
Save your Program in My Files”
You can also save your program as a stitch fi le
in the “My Files” folder or on a USB device.
In programming mode, touch
to open a
dialogue for entering a fi le name. Touch
to
confi rm the name. Select which folder to save in
by touching it and then touch
. Touch
and your fi le is saved in that location (see pages
5-4 – 5-8 for more information).
To retrieve your program, see page 2-5.
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Sewing Mode
Sewing Pop-Up Windows
Designer SE features a number of pop-up
windows that appear on the screen to guide you
when your Designer SE stops or is not sewing.
Check upper thread
Your Designer SE stops automatically if the top
thread runs out or breaks. Re-thread the top
thread, touch
. Touch or step on the
foot control to continue.
Bobbin empty
Your Designer SE stops when the bobbin is
almost empty. Replace the empty bobbin with a
full one. (Bobbin winding, see page 1-13)
NOTE: It is possible to continue sewing until all thread
on the bobbin has run out. Just continue sewing
without closing the pop-up.
Presser foot too high
Your Designer SE will not sew if there is too
much fabric under the presser foot.
Remove sensor buttonhole foot
When the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is inserted
you can not select
a stitch that is not a buttonhole,
a buttonhole that cannot be sewn with the
Sensor Buttonhole Foot, or
an adjusted buttonhole saved without the
Sensor Buttonhole Foot on the U-menu.
Remove the foot or select a buttonhole that can
be sewn with the Sensor Butonhole Foot.
Adjust white line to white area
When you insert the fabric for sewing a
buttonhole, the wheel of the Sensor Buttonhole
Foot might move. A pop-up prompts you to line
up the white area with the white line.
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Sewing Mode
Not a programmable stitch
Buttonholes, mending stitches, 4-way stitches
and automatic tapered stitches cannot be
programmed. Select another stitch.
Working
When your Designer SE is loading, saving,
moving etc. an hourglass is shown.
Replace fi le
When trying to save a stitch or program with the
same name as a fi le that already exists in “My
Files” or on an external device, your Designer SE
will prompt you to confi rm this.
Insert Sensor Buttonhole Foot
An adjusted buttonhole saved with the Sensor
Buttonhole Foot on the U-menu must be sewn
with the Sensor Buttonhole Foot.
Max length reached
The stitch you are trying to add to your stitch
program makes the program exceed the
maximum length.
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Sewing Mode
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Set to Embroider
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Set to Embroider
Embroidery Unit Overview
1. Embroidery unit socket
2. Embroidery arm
3. Embroidery hoop attachment
4. Embroidery unit release button
Embroidery Unit Carrying Case
The carrying case contains:
• Embroidery unit
2 embroidery hoops; standard (100x100 mm)
and large (240x150 mm)
2 embroidery templates; standard and large
• Template pencil
Embroidery Sampler CD
Designer SE Sampler booklet
USB Embroidery Stick
• Embroidery Collection Booklet
• Scissors
6 spools of embroidery thread
2 pieces of fabric
2 pieces of stabilizer
Hoop Ease sample 240x150 mm
Embroidery Express CD
Embroidery Software brochure
Store your embroidery accessories in the
carrying case to prevent misplacing them.
Designer SE Designs
71 brand new designs are included in the Designer SE
built in memory, and 4 designs are stored on your
USB Embroidery Stick. All these designs are also
delivered on the Embroidery Sampler CD for backup
if you temporarily want to remove them from the
memory or USB Embroidery Stick.
Also included on the Embroidery Sampler CD are
100 designs from existing collections.
Designer SE Sampler
Page through the Designer SE Sampler booklet for
Designer SE designs and fonts. All new embroidery
designs are pictured actual size. Additional designs
from existing collections are pictured in half size.
The center point and placement markings on all
sides are marked for easy placement in the hoop.
The design number, stitch count (number of stitches
in the design) and the design size are displayed
next to each design. The thread spools show the
suggested thread colors for each color number.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Set to Embroider
Mega Hoop
Sew embroideries that are up to 150 mm wide
and 360 mm high with the Mega Hoop. In
Embroidery Mode, select hoop size 360 x 150,
see page 4-5.
Follow the instructions included with your Mega
Hoop.
Designs for the Mega Hoop are included with
your Designer SE and pictured full size in the
Designer SE Sampler booklet.
Connect the Embroidery Unit
1. Press button at left end of accessory tray and
slide it off.
2. There is a covered socket at the back of the
machine. Turn the cover to the right to open
it. The embroidery unit plugs into the socket.
3. Slide the embroidery unit on to the free arm
of the machine until it plugs fi rmly into the
socket. If the machine is off, turn it on.
4. A pop-up window tells you to clear the
area and remove the hoop for positioning.
Touch
. The machine will calibrate
and the em broi dery arm will move to the
ready po si tion. This calibration will set your
em broi dery func tions each time you sli de on
the em broi dery unit.
NOTE: Make sure not to calibrate the machine with
the embroidery hoop attached as this can damage the
needle, hoop and/or the embroidery unit. Be sure to
clear all materials from around the machine before
calibrating so the embroidery arm does not bump
into anything while calibrating.
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Set to Embroider
Remove the Embroidery Unit
1. To store the embroidery unit in the embroidery
case, touch
. The embroidery arm will
move to the park po si tion.
under the Embroidery Color Control
tab,
, has the same function (see page
4- 8).
2. Press the button at the left under side of the
unit and slide the unit to the left to remove it.
3. Close the cover on the socket.
Hoop the Fabric
1. Loosen the screw on the larger outer hoop.
Remove the inner hoop. Place the hoop on a
rm at surface with the screw on the lower
right. There is a small arrow in the center of
the lower edge of the hoop which will line
up with a small arrow on the inner hoop.
2. Place stabilizer and the fabric on top of the
outer hoop and place the inner hoop on
top of the fabric with the small arrow at the
bottom edge.
3. Push the inner hoop fi rmly into the outer
hoop.
NOTE: Be sure to loosen the hoop screw enough for
the fabric and stabilizer thickness so you can easily
push the inner hoop in place. Push in on the sides of
the large hoop to be sure both hoops are even.
4. Tighten the hoop screw. The fabric should
be taut in the hoop for the best results. Do
not pull on the fabric as this can stretch it
and distort your design. Use the Screw Grip
to tighten the hoop screw if needed. Do not
over tighten.
NOTE: Read more about Stabilizers and Hoops in the
Accessory User’s Guide.
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Set to Embroider
Embroidery Template
Because the embroidery designs are pic tured
actual size in the booklet, it is easy to place
the embroidery in the desired position on your
garment or project.
1. Place the template over the picture of the
selected design in the booklet.
2. Use the template pencil to trace the outline
of the design onto the template.
3. Use the template to position the design on
the project to be em broi dered. Through
cut outs on the template, mark the center
point, the sides and the top and bottom of
the embroidery area on the project with the
Pictogram Pen™.
4. When hooping the fabric (see previous
page), place the fabric and the inner hoop
so that the markings on the fabric match the
markings on the inner hoop.
Take the time to be sure the marks are all
aligned.
5. Push the inner hoop into the outer hoop and
tighten the screw with the Screw Grip.
Slide on the Hoop
Slide the hoop onto the em broi dery arm until it
clicks into place.
The marked center point on the design should
match the starting point of the needle. If minor
adjustment is needed, touch the positioning
buttons
(see page 4-6).
NOTE: To remove the hoop from the embroidery arm,
press the grey button on the hoop attachment and
slide the hoop toward you.
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Set to Embroider
1.
2.
Getting Started
To enter embroidery mode, touch at
the top of the Interactive Designer screen. The
green background in the button indicates that
Embroidery Mode is active. Make sure that
at the bottom of the screen is pressed, indicating
that Interactive Designer Customizing is active.
1. Touch
and select a design. Designer SE
automatically selects the smallest hoop size
that fi ts the design.
2. Touch
to open the Embroidery Advisor
for recommendations for stabilizer, thread,
and needle for the selected fabric.
3. Slide on the embroidery unit. A pop-up
prompts you to clear the embroidery area
for positioning. Touch
to calibrate and
move the embroidery arm to ready position.
4. Slide on the hoop. Make sure that the hoop
attached matches the hoop size shown on
the screen or change hoop size by touching
and selecting correct size from the list
(see page 4-5).
5. Touch
at the bottom of the screen to go
to Interactive Designer Embroidery to stitch
out your design.
6. Touch
or touch the foot control to
start the embroidery. The machine detects
the hoop and starts embroidering. After a
few stitches, the machine stops and a pop-up
appears on the screen prompting you to cut
the thread ends. Cut the thread and touch
to continue embroidering.
7. When the rst color is completed, your
Designer SE stops. A pop-up appears,
prompting you to change color. Re-
thread with the next color and continue as
described in section 6 above.
8. When the embroidery is completed, your
Designer SE stops and a pop-up informs you
that your embroidery is fi nished. Touch
to remove your design from the screen or
touch
to get back to your embroidery
with the possibility to save it or stitch it
again. The hoop is brought back to the start
position for the fi rst design color.
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Set to Embroider
Embroidery Functions
Bobbin Access
When the bobbin is almost empty, your
Designer SE stops automatically and a pop-up
is shown. To access the bobbin area with the
embroidery hoop attached, touch
and
the hoop will move away so that you can slide
open the bobbin cover. Put full bobbin in place,
slide on bobbin cover, touch the button again to
move the hoop back to the stitch position. Pull
back excess top thread. Step backwards a few
stitches by touching − on the Step stitch by stitch
button (see page 4-13). Touch
to resume
the embroidery.
in the Embroidery Color Control tab
has the same function, see page 4-8.
One Color Embroidery
Touch to cancel the color stops if you
want to sew a design in one color only.
in the Embroidery Color Control tab
has the same function (see page 4-7).
Baste in Hoop
When em broi der ing on fabrics that should
not be hooped tightly, touch
to baste
an outline aro und the design area before
beginning to stitch the embroidery design. The
FIX func tion can also be used to baste fabric
to the sta bi liz er. This bas ting also indicates the
place ment of the design.
When the fi x function is active, you cannot step
forward or back ward color by color.
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Set to Embroider
Park Position / Easy Thread Trims
Remove the hoop and touch
to put the
embroidery unit in park position for easy storage
in the embroidery unit case.
When embroidering and changing from one
thread to another, it is best to cut the long
”jump” stitches. This will make the thread
trimming easier when the em broi dery is fi nished.
Touch
, the hoop moves towards you. Cut
the jump threads and touch
again. The
hoop moves back to its ready po si tion. Touch
to resume the embroidery.
in the Embroidery Color Control tab
has the same function (see page 4-8).
Speed
Each stitch type in a design has a pre-set
maximum speed at which it can be sewn. To
reduce the speed when using speciality threads,
touch
. To increase the speed again touch
.
Touch when not embroidering and a pop-up
will appear showing the set speed. You can
also set the speed by touching the slider in the
pop-up. The pop-up closes automatically three
seconds after the change has been made. You
can change the speed while embroidering, but
no pop up will appear.
Start and Stop Embroidering
Touch
to begin embroidering and touch
again to stop. Designer SE stops automatically
at color changes and when the embroidery is
nished.
Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift
Touch
to lift pres ser foot to up po si tion.
Touch once more and the pres ser foot will raise
to ex tra lift, to make it easy to insert or remove
the hoop.
NOTE: See pages 1-16 and 1-17 for information on
the function buttons in Sewing Mode.
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Interactive 3D Embroidery –
Embroidery Mode
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Embroidery Mode
Embroidery Mode
Embroidering your favorite designs is fun and easy with Designer SE! With a simple touch on the
Interactive Designer screen you can combine and customize designs, scale and rotate them any way
you wish, and stitch them out to embellish your favorite garments or sewing projects. Combine your
designs with text or other designs and save them in the built in machine memory or on your USB
Embroidery Stick.
Customizing
Embroidery
37.
38. 39.
40.
41.35. 36.
33.
19.
27.
28.
29.
30. 31. 32.
33.
34.
35. 36.
25. 26.
22.
23.
8. 9. 10.
11. 12.
16.
15.
14.
18.
19.
20. 21.
22.
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3. 4.
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24.
1. On Screen Positioning
2. On Screen Scaling
3. On Screen Rotating
4. Pan the zoomed embroidery area
5. Zoom to full hoop area
6. Zoom to show all designs
7. Zoom in and out
8. Embroidery Advisor
9. Toggle between Customizing and Embroidery
10. Save to My Designs
11. Duplicate design
12. Restore design to original appearance
13. Delete design
14. Hoop size selection
15. Scale design
16. Scale proportionally lock/unlock
17. Open Resize
18. Rotate design
19. Position design
20. Mirror Image design side to side
21. Mirror Image design end to end
22. Select design
23. Select all designs
24. Embroidery Design control tab
25. Embroidery Text control tab
26. Embroidery Color control tab
27. Open program editor
28. Adjust text size
29. Adjust text gap
30. Change thread color
31. Change background color
32. One color embroidery
33. Color list
34. Grid on screen
35. Bobbin access
36. Park position
37. Total number of stitches
38. Step stitch-by-stitch stitches
39. Step by color
40. Thread tension
41. Check size
17.
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Embroidery Mode
Overview
With Interactive Designer Customizing you
can adjust, combine, save, restore and delete
designs. You also have access to the Embroidery
Advisor.
In the embroidery area the loaded designs are
displayed in 3D.
You can customize your designs with or without
the embroidery unit attached.
When the design or combination is ready, slide
on the embroidery unit to stitch your design.
Toggle between customizing and embroidery by
touching
at the bottom of the screen.
The green background indicates which mode is
active.
For Interactive Designer Embroidery
,
see page 4-12.
Interactive Designer
Customizing
Embroidery Advisor
Before starting to embroider, touch to open
the Embroidery Advisor, for needle, stabilizer
and thread recommendations for embroidering
different fabrics. Touch the fabric you wish to
embroider and follow the recommendations.
Touch
to close the Embroidery Advisor.
Load a Design
To load a design, touch on the toolbar. A
drop down menu displays the designs available
in the built in “My Designs” folder. Use the
arrows to scroll through the designs. Touch a
desired design. The drop down menu closes and
the design is loaded onto the embroidery area.
Repeat to add more designs to the embroidery
area.
NOTE: You can add and remove designs from this
menu using the File Manager. See page 5-4 for more
information.
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Embroidery Mode
Load from other Location
You can also load a design from another
location by touching
(see page 4-3) at the
bottom of the “My Designs” drop down menu.
A Load dialogue will open, allowing you to load
designs or combinations. By default “ My Files”
is opened, or you can choose to load a design
from your USB Embroidery Stick or another
device connected to the USB port. Touch the
button corresponding to the location you wish
to load from, and locate the design. Select the
design by touching it and then touch
.
Select Design(s)
To select a design to adjust, touch it on the
screen or touch
. The selected design is
outlined in red. Step through all loaded designs
by repeatedly touching the button. Touch
to select all designs in the embroidery area. All
designs are outlined in red.
NOTE: A design must be outlined in red to be
adjustable.
Delete Design
To delete the selected design from the
embroidery area, touch
. If all designs are
selected, a pop-up window asks you to confi rm
the deletion.
Restore Design
resets the selected design to its original
appearance. All changes in rotation, scaling,
positioning and color changes are reset. If all
designs are selected, all will be reset.
Duplicate Design
Touch
to duplicate the selected design or
combination. A copy of the design appears on
top of the other.
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Embroidery Mode
Hoop Selection
Scaling
Rotation
Positioning
Mirror side to side
and end to end
Select design
and select all
Adjust Designs
There are many options to adjust your designs.
Always adjust fi rst before beginning to
embroider.
There are three sets of control buttons which
are displayed by touching one of the three tabs
at the bottom right of the screen – embroidery
design functions (1), embroidery text functions
(2) and color functions (3).
The scaling function works horizontally
and vertically on the screen. If you rotate
a design and then scale it with unlocked
proportions, you achieve a warp effect.
1. 2. 3.
Scaling
With the scaling function you can reduce or
enlarge the design size up to 20% by touching
− or +. As a default the proportions are locked,
which is shown by the button with a closed
lock
. Touch to unlock it, . Height and
width are now adjusted individually, and the
scaling buttons change to show + and − both
horizontally and vertically.
You can also use the On Screen Design options
to scale your design (see page 4-9).
To change the design size more than 20%, use
the resize function. Access the resize function
when the scaling proportions are locked (
)
by touching
between the - and + (see page
4-10).
Embroidery Design Control Tab
Hoop Selection
When a design is loaded to the empty
embroidery area, the smallest hoop that fi ts the
design is automatically selected. If more designs
or text are added, another hoop size may need
to be selected. Touch
to open a list with
available hoop sizes. The selected size is shown
next to the button.
Resize
Unproportional
scaling
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Embroidery Mode
Embroidery Text Control Tab
Program Window
If you have entered a text or stitch program it is
displayed here. Touch
to open the program editor.
The editor looks different depending on whether the
program you have entered is in embroidery letters,
or stitches. See page 4-14 – 4- 16 on how to edit text
using embroidery fonts and stitch fonts.
If no text is selected,
is deactivated and nothing
happens when you touch it.
NOTE: If a program includes a font not installed on the
Designer SE, a pop up will inform you that you cannot edit
the text. Install the used font.
Text Size Adjustment
Touch − or + in to reduce or enlarge the
selected text up to 20% proportionally.
Text Spacing
Touch − or + in to adjust the space
between the letters.
Positioning
Place your design anywhere in the embroidery area
using these buttons. Touch the arrows to move your
design. Touch and hold to move in larger steps.
Above the buttons is displayed in millimeters how
much the design has been moved vertically and
horizontally from its original position.
You can also touch and drag your design freely on the
screen. See page 4-9 for an overview of the On Screen
Design options.
Mirroring
mirrors the design side to side.
mirrors the design end to end.
Program window
Text size
Text spacing
Rotation
With your Designer SE you can rotate your designs
in one degree steps. Touch
to rotate selected
design(s) clockwise in 90 degree steps, and the + and
− to rotate in single degree steps. Above the buttons
you can see how many degrees you have rotated the
design from its original position.
You can also use the On Screen Design options to
rotate your design (see page 4-9).
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Embroidery Mode
Change Thread Color
Select a color by touching it in the color list.
Touch
. A window with 64 different colors
opens. Touch
after selecting a color. The
window closes and the color changes to the
selected color.
Change Background Color
Change the background color of the embroidery
area on the screen to match your fabric. Touch
and select one of the 64 colors.
Embroidery Color Control Tab
Color List
All colors in all loaded designs are displayed
in the order they will be stitched. Each listed
color shows design and color number, and gives
abbreviated information on thread manufacturer,
thread type, weight and thread number. Use the
arrows next to the color list to scroll between all
colors in the design or combinations.
NOTE: Thread manufacturer and number are
displayed for designs in .VP3, .SHV and .VIP-format.
One Color Embroidery
To embroider in one color only, touch
. All
color changes are cancelled and the design is
shown in grey on screen. Touch button again to
cancel one color embroidery.
The
button on the sewing head has the
same function.
Color list
Example: 1:2, SuRa 40,
1177 means second thread
color in the fi rst loaded
design, Sulky Rayon 40
weight, thread number
1177.
From left: Change thread
color, Change background
color and One color
embroidery
Grid
Bobbin access and Park/
Easy thread trims
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Embroidery Mode
Park and Easy Thread Trims
After fi nishing your embroidery, remove the
hoop and touch
to bring the embroidery
unit into park position for easy storage in the
embroidery unit case.
While embroidering, touch
to bring the
hoop forward after each color change. Cut
the long jump stitches that are created when
the hoop is moving. See page 3-8 for more
information.
Grid
Touch
to activate/deactivate a grid on
the embroidery area to use as a guide when
combining designs. The distance between the
grid lines correspond to 20 mm on the fabric.
When you zoom in on the embroidery area with
, thinner grid lines appear, distance between
the lines correspond to 10 mm and 5 mm.
Bobbin Access
To change the bobbin when bobbin runs out
during embroidery without removing the hoop,
touch
to move the hoop away so that you
can slide open the bobbin cover and change the
bobbin. See page 3-7 for more information.
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Embroidery Mode
On Screen Design Options
With the On Screen Design options you can
touch and drag your designs on the Interactive
Designer screen.
There are two ways to select a design, touch
or touch design on screen (see page 4-4).
Select and Position
Touch to activate the function. Select a design by
touching it. Touch and drag the selected design
anywhere in the embroidery area. Fine tune the
position with the positioning arrows (see page
4-6).
Select and Scale
Touch to activate the function. Select a design
by touching it. Touch and scale the design by
20% by moving the stylus on the screen. Fine
tune with the scaling buttons (see page 4-5).
Select and Rotate
Touch to activate the function. Select a design.
Touch and rotate the design by moving the
stylus on the screen. Fine tune with the rotate
button (see page 4-6).
Pan Area
Touch to activate the function. Touch and drag
to pan the embroidery area in the zoomed view.
Zoom to Full Hoop
Touch to display the whole hoop area on the
screen.
Zoom to Show All
Touch to display all loaded designs on the
screen.
Zoom In and Zoom Out
Zoom in and out of the embroidery area.
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Embroidery Mode
Resize
Your Designer SE features two ways to change the size of the embroidery designs. Scaling (see page
4-5) makes the design larger or smaller by 20% without changing the stitch count of the design. The
Resize function changes the design size from 50% smaller up to several times larger and recalculates
the number of stitches in the design so that smaller designs will have less stitches and larger designs
more stitches.
Resize window
1. Select the design you want to resize by
touching it on screen, and touch
to bring
up the resize window.
NOTE: Stitch programs and embroidery texts cannot be
resized. If these are selected, a pop up will show when
you try to open the resize window.
NOTE: Once the resize window is selected, you cannot
select another design.
2. Adjust the design size using the + and −
buttons
or the resize touch and drag
function
in the On Screen Design Options
(see previous page). In the resize window,
replaces the scale function . The size of
the design in millimeters is displayed above
the resize buttons. Touch
to return to the
initial size of the design.
3. Adjust your design placement to fi t in your
hoop with other designs using the rotate and
positioning buttons or the On Screen Design
Options, and the mirroring buttons.
Retain Fill Type
There are two options to choose from for the
way the fi ll types will appear after resizing. The
default setting will not retain the fi ll types and
styles and is the fastest way to resize designs in
your Designer SE. When the Retain Fill Type box is
checked, the resize process will retain the fi ll types
and styles within the design areas as is best for the
design. This will take a little longer.
Begin resizing
When you are satisfi ed with your design size and placement, touch
to confi rm all changes made in
the resize window and begin the resizing and stitch calculation. An hourglass will be shown on screen
until the resizing is fi nished. The resize window will close automatically. Your Interactive Designer
Screen will display the resized design in 3D.
To return to the customizing screen without accepting the resize changes, touch
.
NOTE: Designer SE allows resize 50% smaller in width and length and larger to the size of the Mega Hoop. If
the design is too complex for the resize function, a pop up will show when you touch
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Embroidery Mode
Important Resize Information
Because embroidery designs are digitized for a
specifi c design size, it is important to consider
some of the following information for resizing
designs in Designer SE.
Your resizing is always proportional. For
example a design reduced 50% will be 50%
smaller in both length and width. When
reducing a detailed design, it is possible that
some details may be lost or distorted and/or
heavy stitch build up may be created in the
detailed area of the design because more
stitches may be retained in that area. In some
cases it is recommended to reduce detailed
designs only to 75%.
Always embroider a test sample of your resized
design before sewing on a garment or project.
View your resized design in 3D on the
Interactive Designer Screen and be sure it fi ts
in the hoop as the Resize function will allow
you to resize larger than the hoop size. In
this case when you try to toggle to Interactive
Designer Embroidery, there will be a pop up
message “Design outside hoop area”.
When enlarging a design a great deal you may
see stitch irregularities within the design. Resize
to a smaller percentage for a better result. Due
to the memory in your Designer SE, you may
nd a design that is too complex to resize in
the machine. We recommend you resize very
large and/or complex designs on your PC
computer in the 3D Embroidery Studio or 3D
Stitch Editor Embroidery Software Program
which are available from your Husqvarna
Viking Dealer as an accessory.
When repeating the resize function on a design
that is on the Interactive Designer Screen
but has not yet been saved, it will always go
back to the original design for a new resizing,
which ensures the best stitch quality possible.
When a design has been saved at a resized
size and is brought to the Interactive Designer
Screen again for resizing, the new resizing will
be made on a design that has already been
resized and this can cause stitch irregularities.
For best result always begin the Resize
function with a design of original size.
Depending on how much you resize a design,
and on how many stitches it contains, the
resize process will take longer or shorter
time. Resizing a very large or complex design
can take up to a couple of minutes. Once
you touch
you cannot cancel the resize
process but need to wait for it to fi nish.
Touching
in the customizing screen will
restore the design to its original appearance.
We recommend using scaling instead of resize
for changing the design size less than 20% and
for embroideries digitized with single or triple
stitches such as cross stitch embroideries. In
this case you do not want to add stitches to
the design, only to make the design larger or
smaller by making each original stitch larger or
smaller.
It does not matter in what order you adjust the
size, rotate, mirror etc. When you touch
Designer SE always resizes fi rst, and then adds
the rotation, mirroring etc.
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Embroidery Mode
Save Designs
Touch to save the design you are working
on. Select
to save in “ My Files”, to
save in “ My Designs” or
to save on a USB
device (if inserted) by touching corresponding
button.
File Name
The default fi le name will be the same as
for the design that was fi rst loaded on to the
screen. If an embroidery font text is saved, the
default name will be NewDesign1.vp3, the next
NewDesign2.vp3, etc. To change the name of
the fi le, touch
to the right of the fi le name
and enter the new name in the dialogue. Touch
.
Touch
to confi rm the save. If you choose to
save under a name already used in that folder a
pop-up will ask you if you want to replace the
old design.
Save your favorite designs in “My Designs” for
instant access through the Design Menu!
Save a Combination
Design combinations can be saved in the same
manner as above. When the combination is
loaded again, each combined part can still be
worked on separately.
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Embroidery Mode
Interactive Designer
Embroidery
Touch the toggle button at the bottom of
the screen when your design is ready. New
functions, used when stitching out a design, are
displayed.
Cursor
When embroidering, a cursor + indicates the
needle position in the design. The cursor follows
the needle through the design when sewing or
when stepping through stitches or colors, so you
can always see on screen your exact position in
the design.
Step Stitch-by-Stitch
Use + and − to step through the design stitch-by-
stitch. Touch − to step backward a few stitches
if the top thread has run out or broken. Touch
and hold to step faster through the stitches.
The needle position is indicated by the + in the
embroidery area.
Above this button there is a window showing
the current stitch number and the total number
of stitches in the color.
Step by Color
Use + and − to step to the fi rst stitch of the
previous or next color. Above the button you
see the current design and color number.
Thread Tension
When embroidering with specialty threads or on
very thin or thick fabric, touch + or − to adjust
the thread tension if needed.
Check Size and Placement
Moves the hoop position so the needle moves
to all four corners of the loaded design(s) to
outline the size and placement. The fi rst touch
brings the needle to the upper left corner of the
total design area. The button changes so that the
arrow corresponding to each corner is marked
white. Each touch brings the hoop to one of the
corners. The fi fth touch brings the hoop back to
the original center position.
The check size function also shows where the
design will be sewn on the fabric. This makes
it easier to position designs when embroidering
several designs in succession.
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Embroidery Mode
Embroidery Fonts
Your Designer SE is delivered with 4 embroidery
fonts, Clarendon, Kalligraphia, Meza and Palace
Script, each in three different sizes. Touch
and a drop down menu displays the embroidery
fonts in the “ My Fonts” folder below the stitch
fonts. Stitch fonts can also be selected in
Embroidery Mode.
Add additional fonts to “My Fonts” in File
Manager. You can also remove fonts.
You can load embroidery fonts stored in “ My
Files” or an external device connected to the
USB port. Touch
at the bottom of the
Alphabet Menu to open up a load dialogue.
Locate your font, select it and touch
.
Create Text with Embroidery Fonts
Select an embroidery font from the drop down
menu by touching it. You can select between
three different sizes for each font, 12 mm,
20 mm and 30 mm. A text editor opens.
Touch the letters in the selection area to enter
text. The text is shown horizontally on the
screen. Use
to move the cursor back
and forth in the program.
Add a Letter
To add a letter, move the cursor to where you
wish to add it. Touch the letter you wish to add.
The letter is inserted at the cursor position.
Delete a Letter
There are two buttons for deleting letters. To
delete the letter at the cursor position, touch
.
To delete all letters in the program, touch
.
Create fonts from fonts available on your
PC computer with the Husqvarna Viking
software 3D QuickFont, which is included
with your Designer SE.
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Embroidery Mode
Change a Letter
To change a letter, delete it and insert the letter
you want instead. See Add and Delete above.
Change Font
A sample of the selected font is displayed in
the editing window. Touch
next to “Change
Font” to open a menu where you can select
another font. Touch
at the bottom of
the menu to load a font from “My Files” or an
external device connected to the USB port.
All entered letters change into the new font you
select.
Load Text to Embroidery
When the text is fi nished, touch
to return
to the embroidery view, and move the text on
the screen to the desired position.
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Embroidery Mode
Embroider Stitches and Stitch Fonts
In Embroidery Mode stitch programs can be
sewn in the hoop. Touch
and select a stitch
menu or touch and select a stitch font. A
window for programming opens.
Add, change and delete letters and stitches in
the same way as described on the previous
pages. The length of the program in millimeters
is displayed at the bottom of the window.
NOTE: To embroider a previously created stitch
program stored in “My Files”, touch
and then
at the bottom of the menu. Touch for “My
Files”, locate the stitch program, select it and touch
. The program opens in the stitch program
window. You can also load a stitch or program from
the U-menu.
Adjust Stitches in Program
To adjust stitches in the program, move the
cursor back and forth stitch by stitch using
and . When the cursor is positioned at the
very end of the program,
has the symbol
. Touch to quickly move the cursor to
the beginning of the program.
now has the
symbol . Touch to move the cursor to
the end of the program.
A stitch is adjustable when it is highlighted in
red. Use the mirroring, stitch length and stitch
width buttons to adjust the stitch. Only the
stitch highlighted in red will be affected by the
adjustments.
MIRRORING: Mirror stitches side to side with
and end to end with
.
STITCH LENGTH: Decrease or increase the
stitch length using the − and +.
STITCH WIDTH: Decrease or increase the
stitch width using the − and +.
STITCH POSITION: Move the stitch left by
touching − and right by touching +.
STITCH DENSITY: Touch + to lengthen each
individual stitch which decreases density.
Touch − to shorten each stitch which
increases density.
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Embroidery Mode
Preview
View your stitch program horizontally by
touching
. A pop-up displays your program
in actual size. If the program is too long to
be shown in total, use the cursor arrows to
scroll through the program. To view the whole
program, touch
. Touch to close the
preview.
Load Stitch Program to Embroidery
To add your stitch program to the embroidery,
touch
. The programming window closes
and your program is loaded onto the embroidery
area. Adjust it in the same way as a design.
To edit program, touch
in Embroidery Text
Function tab
.
How to Customize Designs
Combine designs, lettering programs and stitch
programs on screen to create customized
embroidery.
Customize “Mary”
In this step-by-step exercise we will combine
designs with embroidery text and stitches.
1. Touch and select the corner design with
the rose buds,
.
To guide placing the different parts of the
design, activate the grid by touching
under the Color Control tab
.
2. Touch and select the single rose leaf,
. Touch to get back to Embroidery
Design function buttons. Rotate it 115° using
and + and −, or by touching in the
On Screen Design options and dragging with
your fi nger or stylus on screen. The value
window above the rotate buttons shows the
rotation in degrees. Touch
and drag it on
the embroidery area, or use the positioning
buttons, to place it in the opposite corner of
the other design.
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Embroidery Mode
3. Touch and select the single rose bud,
. Rotate it 260°. Place it next to the
single rose leaf.
4. Touch
several times for a close up look.
To pan the zoom to see the area joining the
bud and the leaf, touch
and touch and
drag on screen. Adjust positioning if needed,
using . Touch to zoom out to
full hoop again.
5. Touch
and select ,embroidery
font Palace Script size 20. The embroidery
text editor opens.
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Embroidery Mode
6. Touch M to enter a capital M. Touch a.. to
change the letters to lower case. Touch “a”,
“r” and “y”. Touch
to close the text
editor and load “Mary” to the embroidery
area. Touch
and move the text where
you want it.
7. To add your personal signature in a stitch
font, touch
and select stitch font Block
alphabet. The stitch program window opens.
8. Select your initials in capital letters. Touch
to close the stitch program window and
load your signature to the embroidery area.
9. Rotate it 270° using
. Place the signature
where you want it using the positioning
arrows or by touching and dragging.
You have now combined designs with
embroidery text and stitches!
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Embroidery Mode
Embroidery Pop-Up Windows
Embroidery unit must be attached
You must attach the embroidery unit before
starting to embroider.
Embroidery unit calibration
As the embroidery unit is connected to the
machine, a Pop-up prompts you to slide off the
hoop, and clear the machine area for positioning
of the embroidery arm. Touch
to calibrate
the embroidery unit and to position the arm.
This menu also reminds you to snap on the R
foot for embroidery.
Delete selected
Your Designer SE will ask you to confi rm when
you have selected to delete all designs.
Attach correct hoop
When the size of the hoop on the machine does
not match the size displayed on the screen, your
Designer SE will not sew. Change the hoop to
the size displayed on the screen, or change the
setting for hoop size to match your selected
hoop, see page 4-5.
Design outside hoop area
You cannot start to embroider when any of the
designs are outside the hoop area. Move the
design, or change hoop size.
Check upper thread
Your Designer SE stops automatically if the
top thread runs out or breaks. Re-thread the
top thread, and touch
. Touch to
continue.
Stopped to cut thread ends
Your Designer SE stops automatically a few
stitches after you begin embroidering each
color. Cut the starting thread tail, touch
to
resume embroidering.
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Embroidery Mode
Bobbin empty
Your Designer SE stops when the bobbin
is almost empty. Replace the empty bobbin
with a full one, touch
. Pull back excess
top thread. Step backwards a few stitches by
touching − in
. Touch to
resume the embroidery.
NOTE: When changing the bobbin, touch above
the needle or in the Embroidery Color Control
Tab and the hoop will move away for easy access
to the bobbin case. Once the bobbin is replaced
touch button again to move the hoop back to where
the embroidery stopped. Touch to resume the
embroidery.
Stopped for color change
Your Designer SE stops automatically and the top
thread is cut. Remove the spool and rethread with
the recommended color displayed in the color
menu on screen or in the Embroidery Booklet.
Touch
to resume embroidering.
Stop command in design
Designer SE stops automatically for you to
trim the fabric on cut work, applique etc. See
explanation for each design in the Embroidery
Booklet, or look in your Designer SE Handbook
for general instructions for different techniques.
Embroidery is fi nished
When the embroidery is fi nished Designer SE
alerts you and asks if you want to clear the
screen. Touch
to remove the design from
the screen, or touch
to get back to your
embroidery with the possibility to save it.
Replace fi le?
The fi rst time you try to save a design with the
same name as a design fi le that already exists,
your Designer SE will prompt you to confi rm
this. If you keep working on the same design
and save again, Designer SE will not ask again.
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Embroidery Mode
Design is too complex
The resize process will not start when you touch
in the resize window if the design is too
complex (see page 4-10). Reduce the size and
try again, or resize in the 3D Embroidery Studio
or 3D Stitch Editor Embroidery Software Program
instead. These are available from your Husqvarna
Viking Dealer as an accessory.
Cannot resize selected object(s)
Designer SE cannot resize stitch programs or
embroidery texts. If either of these are selected,
alone or together with a design, you cannot
open the resize window.
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File Manager
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File Manager
Overview
To open the File Manager, touch on the toolbar.
The path for the shown folder is written in the box
above the center window. The window displays all fi les
in the folder. Design fi les are displayed as thumbnail
images or with an icon. Other fi les are displayed with
icons. Use the arrows to scroll through the fi les if they
do not fi t in the window.
Available Memory
Use the built in memory to store your favorite designs,
fonts, stitches and other fi les. To check how much built
in memory is available, touch
and then “My Files”
, “My Fonts” or “ My Designs” . A pop-
up informs about the folder and how much machine
memory is available in kilobytes (kB). You can also
touch
and then the “My Info” tab to see available
memory.
File Manager
Your Designer SE has a built in File Manager which helps you add, move, remove and copy designs,
fonts and stitch fi les in an easy way. Work with the built in memory, or external devices connected to
the USB-ports, such as your computer or the USB Embroidery Stick delivered with the Designer SE.
Design fi le
Embroidery font fi le
Stitch fi le
Stitch font fi le
Text fi le
Unrecognized fi le
1. Search path for folder
2. Button for displaying folder level structure
3. Center window, displays all fi les in selected
folder
4. “My Files” folder
5. “My Fonts” folder
6. “My Designs” folder
7. USB devices
8. File name
9. Cut
10. Copy
11. Paste
12. Delete
13. Step up one folder level
14. Load le/Open folder
15. Rename le or folder
16. Create new folder
17. Exit File Manager
18. Scroll arrows (only visible if all fi les in a
folder do not fi t in the center window)
1.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9. 10. 11. 12.
2.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
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File Manager
Browsing
There are three folders in the built in memory,
“My Files”
, “My Fonts” and “ My
Designs”
, and you can also explore devices
connected to the USB-port. Touch either button
for the three built in folders, to display their
contents in the center window.
Touch
to display connected devices.
If nothing is connected, this button is not
displayed and you can only select from the built
in memory folders.
My Files
“My Files” is a complement to “My Fonts” and
“My Designs”. In this folder, all types of fi les can
be stored, including text fi les. Upon delivery this
folder is empty. Fill it with purchased designs
and fonts, your customized designs, stitch
programs, text fi les or any fi le you want to store
in your Designer SE.
Use Cut
, Copy and Paste (see
page 5-8) to move other fi les to this folder, for
example from your USB Embroidery Stick.
Create new folders in many levels to organize
your fi les.
My Fonts
For storing embroidery font fi les.
Upon delivery, a number of embroidery
fonts are stored here. These are shown in the
Alphabet menu in Embroidery Mode. Add or
remove fonts using the Cut
, Copy ,
Paste
and Delete buttons (see page
5-8) to have easy access to your favorite fonts
through the Alphabet menu.
The fonts stored in the machine upon delivery
are also included on a back up CD, so you can
reinstall fonts even if you remove them from the
sewing machine memory.
You cannot create new folders here.
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File Manager
My Designs
For storing design fi les.
Upon delivery, a number of designs are stored
here. These are the designs shown in the Design
menu. Add or remove designs using the Cut
, Copy , Paste and Delete
buttons (see page 5-8) to have easy access to
your favorite designs through the design menu.
The designs stored in the machine upon delivery
are also included on a back up CD, so you can
reinstall designs even if you remove them from
the sewing machine memory.
NOTE: These are copyrighted designs and must not be
copied or shared.
You cannot create new folders here.
USB Device
This button is only displayed when a device is
connected to the USB port. Touch to display all
devices connected. You can have your computer
and another device such as the USB Embroidery
Stick connected at the same time. See page 1-21
on how to connect to the USB ports. Touch any
of the device icons to explore it.
USB EMBROIDERY STICK: Use to store all
kinds of fi les, and/or move fi les to and from
your computer.
COMPUTER: Load designs or other fi les
directly from your computer. Store all fi le types
here.
CD-DRIVE: Load or copy fi les from a CD.
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE: Connect a fl oppy disk
drive to read fl oppy disks directly from your
Designer SE.
NOTE: Contact your dealer for USB devices for your
Designer SE.
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File Manager
2.
1.
3.
4.
Select and Load a File
Select which device or folder you want to load from by touching the corresponding button. All
included folders and fi les are displayed in the center window. Simply touch the icon for the desired
design, stitch or font. The fi le will be marked when selected, and the name of the fi le is shown at
the bottom of the screen. Touch
to confi rm the selection, or to open a folder.
Stitch Files
Load a stitch fi le in Stitch Mode and you can
start sewing the stitch program instantly. In
program mode the stitch program is loaded at
the cursor position. When the sewing machine
is set to Embroidery Mode, the stitch program is
loaded into the stitch programming view.
Font Files
When a font fi le is loaded, the text editor opens.
For programming embroidery fonts, see page
4-14.
Design Files
It is possible to select more than one design
in a folder at the same time. The designs are
displayed as thumbnail images. Each design
that is touched will be marked. Touch again to
deselect.
When you have selected all design fi les you
want to load, touch
and they will be
loaded into the embroidery area on top of each
other in the same order as they are displayed in
File Manager (number 5 on top).
5.
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File Manager
Text Files
You can open and read text and HTML-fi les on
your Designer SE. Just select the text fi le and
touch
. The text is displayed in the Text
View which opens automatically. The Text View
is also found under
in the toolbar.
Supported File Formats
Your Designer SE can load the following fi le
formats:
Husqvarna Viking (.VP3, .SHV, .DHV, .HUS,
.VIP, .SP3 (stitch fi les), .VF3 (embroidery font
les)
Pfaff (.PCS, .VIP)
Brother/Babylock/Bernina (.PEC, .PES)
Compucon/Singer PSW (.XXX)
Janome (.SEW, .JEF)
• Melco (.EXP)
• Tajima (.DST)
• Toyota (.10*)
and also .TXT and .HTM/HTML-fi les.
File Info
To get fi le information, touch
and then a fi le.
Working with Folders
In “ My Files” and on your USB Embroidery Stick,
all types of fi les can be stored. Organize your
les in folders for easy handling.
To the right of the center window are four
buttons to use when working with folders.
Create New Folder
Touch
to create a new folder at the actual
path level. A dialogue opens where you can
enter a name for your folder.
Rename
To change the name of a folder, select the folder
by touching it, then touch
to open up a
dialogue where you can enter the new name.
NOTE: If a fi le is selected instead of a folder, you can
change the fi le name in the same way.
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File Manager
Open Folder
To open a folder, select it and touch
. The
contents of the folder are shown in the center
window.
NOTE: If a fi le is selected instead of a folder, this
button will change to say
.
Folder Level Structure
Touch
to the right in the path level box to
see a drop down window that shows the level
structure to the open folder. Work your way
back through the structure by touching a folder
at another level.
Also use this button to switch between
external devices such as your computer or USB
Embroidery Stick.
Step Up One Folder Level
Touch
to step up through the levels of
folders. You can step up all the way to the root
level. In the center window you see included
les and folders for each level as you step.
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File Manager
Move, Copy and Delete Folders and
Files
You can move, copy and delete fi les and folders
by using the buttons Cut
, Copy , Paste
and Delete .
Move a File or Folder
1. Select a fi le or folder by touching it, then
touch
.
2. Go to the folder where you want to place
the fi le and open it.
3. Touch
. The fi le is now stored here and
removed from the folder where it was cut
out (4).
Copy a File or Folder
Follow the instructions above, but touch
instead of
. When you touch , the
copied fi le is stored in the selected folder, and
the original fi le is kept in the folder where you
copied it from.
Delete a File or Folder
To delete a fi le or folder, mark it and touch
. A pop-up asks you to confi rm the
deletion.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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File Manager
Pop-Up Windows in File Manager
Delete folder or fi le
Your Designer SE will always ask you to confi rm
when you have selected to delete a folder or
le. This prevents you from deleting anything by
mistake.
Could not delete folder/fi le
You can not delete from CDs or from other write
protected media. For your USB Embroidery Stick
and fl oppy disks, remove the write protection to
delete.
The folder already exists
You cannot create a new folder with the same
name as another folder on the same level. Create
your folder somewhere else, or enter a different
name for the folder.
Memory full
Your Designer SE can store up to 5 MB in the
built in memory. When the memory is full you
have to delete fi les to be able to load another
le. If you want to keep your fi les, you can
move them to an external device by using the
Cut and Paste functions, see previous page.
Memory almost full
When there is only 15% of the available memory
left, your Designer SE will alert you once. If you
continue to fi ll the memory, it will not remind
you again until the memory is completely full. If
you empty the memory and fi ll it again so less
than 15% remains, the pop-up will show again.
Working
When your Designer SE is loading, saving,
moving etc. an hourglass is shown.
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File Manager
Not possible to store in this folder
Only design fi les can be stored in “My Designs”
and only embroidery font fi les can be stored in
“My Fonts”. Select another folder to store in.
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Care of your Designer SE
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Care of your Designer SE
Care of the machine
To keep your sewing machine operating well,
clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed.
Lower the feed teeth by touching
to extra lift. Turn off at the main power
switch.
Cleaning
Wipe the exterior surfaces of your Designer SE
with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built
up.
Wipe the Interactive Designer Screen with a soft
damp cloth.
Removing the Stitch Plate
Remove the presser foot and slide off the bob bin
cover. Place the stitch plate opener on the brush,
both found with the accessories. Place the stitch
plate opener in the re cess at the rear of the
stitch plate and turn. Clean the feed teeth with
the brush.
Cleaning under the Bobbin Area
After sewing several projects or any time you
notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin case
area, bobbin area must be cleaned.
Remove the bobbin case holder (1) covering
the front part of the bobbin case (2). Remove
the bob bin case by lifting it up. Clean with the
brush. A small vacuum attachment works well to
remove dust and lint built up.
Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder
back in place.
Slide on the Stitch Plate
With feed teeth down, place the stitch plate
about 5 mm in front of the rear edge and push it
back. Slide on the bobbin cover.
10
15
10 15
1.
2.
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Care of your Designer SE
Re-thread top and bobbin – use quality thread.
New needle-size and type as recommended on
screen.
Turn machine off and on again to recalibrate
tension.
Follow recommendations for stabilizer.
Fabric does not move?
Make sure machine is not set to Free Motion
Mode in Set Menu.
Increase stitch length.
Upper thread breaks?
Does thread pull smoothly/not catching?
Use thread nets and quality thread.
New needle-size and type as recommended on
screen.
Re-thread top and bobbin – check for correct
threading.
Try different thread spool pin position on top
(hori zon tal or vertical).
Turn the machine off and on to reset
automatic ten sion.
If stitch plate hole is damaged, replace stitch
plate.
Is the correct spool holder used in front of the
thread?
If spool is on vertical spool pin, no spool
holder should be on top.
Bobbin thread breaks?
Wind a new bobbin.
Replace bobbin in machine; check correct
threading, page 1-15.
If stitch plate hole is damaged – replace stitch
plate.
Bobbin alarm does not work?
Clean lint from bobbin area.
Use only authentic Husqvarna Viking green
style bobbins.
Bobbin winds irregularly?
Check threading for bobbin winding.
Thread cutter does not cut?
Remove stitch plate and clean lint from bob bin
area.
In embroidery – go to Set Menu; set thread
cutter on auto.
Trouble Shooting:
Any time you experience a problem when
sewing:
Enter correct type and weight of fabric into
Sewing Advisor.
Insert new needle size and type as
recommended on screen.
Re-thread top and bobbin thread.
Use a different thread spool on top (vertical or
horizontal).
Use thread nets and quality thread. We
recommend the same sewing thread on
top and bobbin for general sewing and
embroidery thread on top and embroidery
bobbin thread for embroidery.
Fabric puckers?
Enter correct type and weight of fabric into
Sewing Advisor.
Check needle; it could be damaged.
Insert new needle size and type as
recommended on screen.
Re-thread top and bobbin thread.
Change thread type to match fabric and
sewing technique.
Use quality thread.
Shorten stitch length.
• Use stabilizer.
Skipped stitches?
Check needle, it could be damaged.
Change needle to recommended size and type.
Be sure needle is inserted correctly and all the
way into the clamp.
Re-thread top and bobbin.
Use recommended presser foot.
Turn machine off and on to reset automatic
tension.
Consult your dealer for service.
Needle breaks?
Use care not to pull fabric when sewing.
Insert new needle as recommended on screen.
Insert needle correctly as page 1-20 explains.
Poor tension?
Enter fabric weight and type in Sewing Advisor.
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Care of your Designer SE
Wrong stitch, irregular or narrow stitches?
Cancel twin needle safety and/or straight stitch
safety.
Turn machine off and on to reset.
Change needle; re-thread top and bobbin.
• Use stabilizer.
Presser foot will not go down?
Turn the machine off and on.
Set Sensor Foot lift on auto in Set Menu.
Interactive Designer Screen contrast is dark
(or light?)
Change screen contrast in Set Menu.
Interactive Designer Screen is off?
• Touch screen.
Cancel screen saver in Set Menu.
Turn machine off and on to reset.
Buttons on Interactive Designer Screen are
not activated when touched?
Calibrate the Interactive Designer Screen. See
instructions on page 1-27.
Machine sews slowly?
• Check speed.
Remove stitch plate and brush lint from
bob bin and teeth area.
Have machine serviced at your retailer.
Machine will not sew?
Check power and foot control plugs are
properly plugged into machine.
Check wall plug and power to wall plug.
Embroidery puckers?
Use correct stabilizer – see Accessory User’s
Gui de.
Hoop fabric tightly – see page 3-4.
Machine will not embroider?
Push embroidery unit fi rmly into machine socket.
Slide on hoop.
SE! Light
The long lasting diodes of the SE! Light do not
need to be replaced. If you experience problems
with your SE! Light, take your Designer SE to
your retailer.
Have your Designer SE serviced regularly by
your Husqvarna Viking retailer.
If you have followed this trouble shooting
in for ma tion and still are having sewing or
embroidery problems, take it to your retailer. If
there is a specifi c problem, it is a gre at help to test
sew with your thread on a scrap of your sewing
fabric. A sewing sample will often give much
better information than words to the technician.
Non-original Parts and Accessories
The Designer SE warranty does not cover any
defect or dam age caused by use of non-ori gi nal
ac ces so ries or parts.
How to update Designer SE
All information in this Husqvarna Viking
Designer SE User’s Guide is current at the time
of printing.
We constantly receive feedback from Designer SE
owners and retailers and use this in for ma tion to
produce updates and upgrades.
Updating instructions
Install the CD Designer SE 3D Embroidery
Software – 3D QuickFont, 3D Organizer and
Computer Connection – which is delivered
with your Designer SE.
Open the program 3D Confi gure and touch
the button Smart Update.
Follow the instructions.
NOTE: When installing the CD Designer SE 3D
Embroidery Software you will be asked to register
your Designer SE. To be able to update, your
Designer SE must be registered. You can register
online or by printing out the registration form and
mailing it in.
Be sure to consult the web site at
www.husqvarnaviking.com and/or your local
Husqvarna Viking retailer often for updates and
upgrades to your Designer SE and User’s Guide.
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Stitch overview
Stitch Overview
A – Utility Stitches
C – Pictogram Stitches
B – Buttonhole Stitches
D – Heirloom Stitches
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Stitch overview
E – Quilt Stitches
F – Appliqué Stitches
G – Children Stitches
H – Scallop Stitches
6-7
Stitch overview
K – Omnimotion Stitches
L – Decorative Stitches M – Crafting Stitches
N – Fashion Stitches
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Stitch overview
U – My Stitches
For saving your own adjusted stitches or stitch programs.
S – 4-way Stitches T – 8-way Stitches V – Special Stitches
Outline Block AlphabetBlock Alphabet
Brush Line Alphabet
Script Alphabet
Cyrillic Alphabet
Hiragana Alphabet
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Index
Index
3D Organizer .......................................................1-21
4-Way Stitches ........................................................2-8
8-Way Stitches ........................................................2-8
A
Accessories .............................................................1-8
Accessory Tray .......................................................1-7
Add a Stitch or Letter to Stitch Program .............2-11
Adjust Designs ................................................4-5–4-9
Adjust Individual Stitches/Letters in Program ....2-11
Adjust Stitches ...............................................2-7, 4-16
Adjust Whole Program ........................................2-12
Alarm, Audible .....................................................1-26
Alarm Repeat .......................................................1-27
Alphabet Fonts.....................................................2-10
Alphabet Menus ............................................1-22, 2-6
Audible alarm ......................................................1-26
Auxiliary Spool Pin ..............................................1-11
Available Memory ..................................................5-2
B
Background Color Change....................................4-7
Balance..........................................................1-28, 2-8
Baste in Hoop ........................................................3-7
Bobbin, Placing ...................................................1-15
Bobbin Access ............................................... 3-7, 4-8
Bobbin Winding .........................................1-13–1-14
Specialty Threads 1-14
while Embroidering or Sewing 1-14
Browsing in File Manager .....................................5-3
Buttonholes ............................................................2-9
Button Size .............................................................2-9
C
Calibrate the Screen ............................................1-27
Care of your Designer SE ...............................6-1–6-4
Category Help ......................................................1-24
CD-drive .................................................................5-4
Change a Stitch or Letter in Stitch Program .......2-11
Change Background Color....................................4-7
Change Thread Color ............................................4-7
Changing the Needle ...........................................1-20
Changing the Presser Foot ..................................1-19
Check Size and Placement ..................................4-13
Cleaning .................................................................6-2
Color Control Tab ..................................................4-7
Computer ............................................ 1-21, 4-14, 5-4
Computer Connection .........................................1-21
Connect Foot Control ............................................1-9
Connect the Embroidery Unit ...............................3-3
Connect to the Power Supply ...............................1-9
Contrast ................................................................1-27
Copy a File or Folder ............................................5-8
Create New Folder ................................................5-6
Create Text with Embroidery Fonts ....................4-14
Customizing ..................................................4-3, 4-17
D
Delete a File or Folder ..........................................5-8
Delete Saved Stitch or Program from U-Menu ..2-15
Delete Stitch(es) or Letter(s)
from Stitch Program ........................................2-11
Design
Delete 4-4
Duplicate 4-4
Load 4-3
Mirror 4-6
Position 4-6
Restore 4-4
Rotate 4-5
Save 4-12
Scale 4-5
Select 4-4
Designer SE Sampler .............................................3-2
Designs...................................................................3-2
Design Files ...........................................................5-5
Design Control Tab ........................................4-5–4-6
Design Menu........................................................1-22
Duplicate Design ...................................................4-4
Duplicate Stitch....................................................2-12
E
Easy Thread Trims ......................................... 3-8, 4-8
Embroidery
Getting Started 3-6
Embroidery Advisor...............................................4-3
Embroidery Booklet ..............................................3-2
Embroidery Color Control Tab .............................4-7
Embroidery Design Function Tab .........................4-5
Embroidery Fonts ................................................4-14
Embroidery Functions ...........................................3-7
Embroidery Mode ................................1-23, 4-1–4-22
Embroidery Pop-Up Windows ...................4-20–4-21
Embroidery Template ............................................3-5
Embroidery Text Control Tab ...............................4-6
Embroidery Unit
Carrying Case 3-2
Connect 3-3
Overview 1-8, 3-2
Remove 3-4
Embroider Stitches and Stitch Fonts ...................4-16
Exclusive Sensor System .....................................1-17
Extended Sewing Advisor .....................................2-4
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Index
F
Fabric Selection .....................................................2-3
Favorite Stitches .....................................................2-6
Feed Teeth, Lowering.................................1-20, 1-26
File Info ..................................................................5-6
File Manager ........................................1-23, 5-1–5-10
File Manager Pop-Up Windows ...................5-9–5-10
Fix............................................... 1-16, 1-25, 2-14, 3-7
Fix Auto ...............................................................1-25
Floppy Disk Drive .................................................5-4
Folders ............................................................5-6–5-8
Folder Level Structure ...........................................5-7
Fonts ...................................................2-10, 4-14–4-16
Font Files ...............................................................5-5
Font Menus ............................................................2-6
Font Style Menus .................................................2-11
Foot Control ...........................................................1-9
Free Motion..........................................................1-26
Function Buttons ........................................1-16–1-17
Function Buttons, Embroidery .......................3-7–3-8
G
Getting Started with Embroidery ..........................3-6
Glide Plates ..........................................................1-19
Grid ........................................................................4-8
H
Help and Information Menu ......................1-23–1-24
Hoop Selection ......................................................4-5
Hoop the Fabric ....................................................3-4
I
Index Help ...........................................................1-24
Category 1-24
Index 1-24
Interactive 3D Embroidery ...........................4-1–4-22
Interactive Designer Customizing .........................4-3
Interactive Designer Embroidery ........................4-13
Interactive Designer Screen ................................1-22
Calibration 1-27
Contrast 1-27
On/Off 1-22
Screen Saver 1-22
K
Knit Fabrics ............................................................2-3
L
Language ..............................................................1-27
Leather ...................................................................2-3
Lettering .............................................2-10, 4-14–4-15
Lift Height ............................................................1-28
Load
Design Files 5-5
Font Files 5-5
Stitch Files 5-5
Text Files 5-6
Load a Design ........................................................4-3
Load a File .............................................................5-5
Load Design from other Location .........................4-4
Load Stitch Program ..............................................2-5
Load Stitch Program to Embroidery ...................4-17
Load Text to Embroidery ....................................4-15
Lock Screen..........................................................1-28
Lowering the Feed Teeth ...........................1-20, 1-26
M
Mega Hoop ............................................................3-3
Memory ..................................................................5-2
Mouse ...........................................................1-21,1-22
Move a File or Folder ............................................5-8
My Designs ........................................... 4-12, 5-3, 5-4
My Files ................ 2-5, 2-15, 4-4, 4-12, 4-14, 5-3, 5-6
My Fonts .......................................................4-14, 5-3
My Stitches ...................................1-28, 2-6, 2-7, 2-15
N
Needle, Changing ................................................1-20
Needles ................................................................1-20
Needle Stop Up/Down........................................1-16
Needle Threader ..................................................1-12
O
Omnimotion Stitches .............................................2-8
One Color Embroidery .................................. 3-7, 4-7
On Screen Design Options ...................................4-9
Open Folder ..........................................................5-7
Overview.........................................................1-6–1-7
Owner Name .......................................................1-27
P
Pack Away After Sewing .......................................1-9
Pan Area .................................................................4-9
Park Position .................................................. 3-8, 4-8
PC (Personal Computer) .................... 1-21, 4-14, 5-4
PC Communication ..............................................1-21
Pivot Position Auto ..............................................1-25
Placing the Bobbin ..............................................1-15
Pop-Up Windows .....2-16–2-17, 4-20–4-21, 5-9–5-10
Position Design .............................................. 4-6, 4-9
Presser Feet .................................................1-18–1-19
Presser Foot, Changing .......................................1-19
Presser Foot Down ..............................................1-17
Presser Foot Lift ...................................................1-17
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Index
Presser Foot Pressure ..........................................1-28
Preview .......................................................2-12, 4-17
Programming ..............................................2-10–2-15
Q
Quick Help ..........................................................1-24
R
Remove Accessory Tray ........................................1-7
Remove the Embroidery Unit ...............................3-4
Removing the Stitch Plate .....................................6-2
Rename File or Folder ...........................................5-6
Resize ..........................................................4-10–4-11
Restore Design .......................................................4-4
Reverse .................................................................1-17
Rotate Design................................................. 4-6, 4-9
S
S-Menu ...................................................................2-8
Safety Instructions .................................................1-2
Satin Stitches ..........................................................2-8
Save Designs ........................................................4-12
Save in “My Stitches” ...........................................2-15
Save on Free Position in U-Menu .......................2-15
Save on Occupied Position in U-Menu ..............2-15
Save Program in “My Files” .................................2-15
Scale Design .................................................. 4-5, 4-9
Scale to Fit .............................................................2-5
Screen
Calibration 1-27
Contrast 1-27
On/Off 1-22
Saver 1-22, 1-26
Scroll through Menus ............................................2-5
SE! Light ......................................................1-20, 1-27
Selective Thread Cutter .......................................1-16
Auto 1-25
Select and Load a File ...........................................5-5
Select a Stitch ..................................................2-4–2-5
Select Design(s) .....................................................4-4
Select Hoop ...........................................................4-5
Sensor Foot
Down 1-17
Extra Lift 1-17
Lift Height 1-28
Pivot 1-17
Pivot Position Auto 1-25
Pressure 1-28
Up 1-17
Sensor Foot Auto .................................................1-25
Sensor Q-Foot ......................................................1-26
Sensor System .............................................1-17, 1-26
Set Button Size .......................................................2-9
Set Menu .....................................................1-25–1-28
Set to Embroider .............................................3-1–3-8
Sewing Advisor ...............................................2-3–2-4
Fabric Selection 2-3
Sewing Techniques 2-4
Sewing Mode .......................................1-23, 2-1–2-18
Sewing Pop-Up Windows ..........................2-16–2-17
Sewing Techniques................................................2-4
Sewing with Embroidery Unit on .......................1-23
Sew your Program ...............................................2-14
Slide off the Accessory Tray .................................1-7
Slide on the Hoop .................................................3-5
Slide on the Stitch Plate ........................................6-2
Speed ............................................................1-16, 3-8
Spool Holders ......................................................1-10
Spool Pins ............................................................1-10
Start/Stop.......................................................1-17, 3-8
Step by Color .......................................................4-13
Step Stitch-by-Stitch .............................................4-13
Step Up One Folder Level ....................................5-7
Stitch .......................................................................2-7
Stitch Balance ...............................................1-28, 2-8
Stitch Density .........................................................2-8
Stitch Files ..............................................................5-5
Stitch Fonts ..........................................................2-10
Stitch Menus..................................................1-22, 2-6
Stitch Plate
Remove 6-2
Slide on 6-2
Stitch Re-start .......................................................1-16
Stitch Width Safety...............................................1-26
STOP ....................................................................1-16
Stretch Fabrics........................................................2-3
Supported File Formats .........................................5-6
T
T-Menu ...................................................................2-9
Table of Contents ...........................................1-4–1-5
Template ................................................................3-5
Text, View ............................................................1-24
Text Control Tab ....................................................4-6
Text Files ................................................................5-6
Text for Sewing Advisor and Menus ..................1-27
Text Size Adjustment .............................................4-6
Text Spacing ..........................................................4-6
Threading
For twin needle 1-13
Needle 1-12
Upper Thread 1-11
Thread Color Change ............................................4-7
Thread Cutter ..............................................1-16, 1-25
Thread Sensor ......................................................1-12
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Index
Thread Tension ...........................................1-28, 4-13
Thread Trims .................................................. 3-8, 4-8
Timer ....................................................................1-26
Toolbar ................................................................. 1-22
Touch Screen Adjust ............................................1-27
Trimming Thread in Hoop ....................................3-8
Trouble Shooting ............................................6-3–6-4
Twin Needle Settings ..........................................1-25
Twin Needle Threading ......................................1-13
U
Unpacking Designer SE ........................................1-8
Upgrade Designer SE ............................................6-4
USB Device ............................................................5-4
USB Embroidery Stick ............1-21, 3-2, 4-4, 5-4, 5-6
USB Ports .............................................................1-21
Connect to and Remove from 1-21
V
View Text Files .............................................1-24, 5-6
Vinyl .......................................................................2-3
W
What is a Stitch? .....................................................2-7
Winding Bobbin ..................................................1-13
Specialty Threads 1-14
while Embroidering or Sewing 1-14
Working with Folders .....................................5-6–5-8
Woven Fabrics .......................................................2-3
Z
Zoom In and Zoom Out .......................................4-9
Zoom to Full Hoop Area.......................................4-9
Zoom to Show All Designs ...................................4-9
DSE 06 Kap 6ENG.indd 6-12 06-11-06 14.15.00
We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and
the ass ort ment of accessories without prior notice, or make
modifi cations to the performance or design.
Such modifi cations, however, will always be to the benefi t of the
user and the product.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely
recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation
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