20 Most Recent Husqvarna Viking Emerald 116 Sewing Machine Questions & Answers

Don't take it apart!!!!!!!!!!!! ONLY take it to an authorized Vinking dealer that has the needed trained techs, documentation and access to Viking parts.

Use a zig-zag so the stitching will not pop when the fabric stretches.

Try using a Schmetz stretch needle size 11 )7015-HS)

If it's a mechanical machine, most likely the stitch width mechanism is frozen due to old oil. Apply a couple drops of liquid Tri-Flow Synthetic Lube to the stitch width mechanism and then direct hot air from a handheld hairdryer into the area. Repeat as needed until the mechanism moves freely.

Be sure and use the correct sewing foot...the machine is probably reading the foot and won't let you make adjustments. Also make sure the needle plate is the correct one.

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try a new needle could also be something wrong with the cam that does the zig zag stitch would be a good idea to have the machine checked to see if there is something wrong with the cam

This is a tabletop machine. So what about picking it up and putting it on the bathroom scale?

Use your bathroom scales.

Did you change the stitch selection, or have it on a stitch that is too wide for the foot that is attached?

1. Try to loosen the top tension first. 2. If this doesn't work remove the bobbin and tighten the bobbin. 3. The purpose of this is to have the top and bottom tension even. This is similar to a tug of war. Whichever way is stronger is where the knot will be going. You want the knot in the middle of the fabric. 4. Test your top tension by leaving the foot up. Pull the thread through back and forth. It should be easy. If it isn't you will need to adjust the tension mechanism. There is a tension set document added to help you.

Check the upper tension by lowering the presser foot and pulling on the thread through the needle. You should feel resistance. If not, take a stiff brush and clean out the tension disks/dials removing any loose threads or lint. If upper tension is ok, check bobbin tension by pulling thread through needle plate opening. You should feel resistance. If not, remove bobbin case and brush any loose threads or lint from the case, especially in the tension spring where the thread is snapped into place. You may need to use a sharp needle to dig in between the spring but be careful that you don't damage it.

Check to see if thread is the same size or thread type but different color if so your tension on bobbin and top needs to be ajusted

Check if machine is threaded correctly and that bobbin is in inserted the right way.

There are two possibilities here; 1 you may not have the bobbin all the way down on the holder, 2 you may not have really engaged the bobbin winder. I would take the bobbin off, return the machine to sewing position, turn it off. Then turn it on, replace bobbin in position and re-engage the winder firmly! Good luck.

it sounds like the machine needs to be checked to see if there is a problem with a part inside the machine

Your pressure foot may need to be increased a little. When you change to a zigzag the distance is automatically decreased.You can increase the distance at the same time to overcome this problem.

There is a screw on the bobbin case that can be used to adjust the tension. However, first I would check that there is not a thread or lint caught in the tension spring of the bobbin case. Use a stiff brush to clean bobbin case. Use a needle (or other sharp point tool), and check spring area for thread.

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