Viking 6690 Sewing Machine
The First Model To Sew Letters

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The legacy of the Husqvarna Viking can be seen in the Viking 6690 sewing machine.

At first, Husqvarna Viking, a Swedish Company, was established mainly for the production of coat of arms. It was only in 1872 when they shifted their attention to the manufacture of sewing equipment, including Viking 6690 sewing machines.

The first of the many was Nordsjernan, which was translated to Northern Star. True enough, it was a shining and guiding light back then.

The model 6690 was the first one to permit sewers to add letters into what they're doing-the first one to teach them how to write.

Viking 6690 Review

The 6690 model is an electronic sewing machine, which means you can find several controls that you can pre-programmed so you can cut down on your operation time. It also features a snap-on feet.

You can also easily adjust the buttonhole function of the sewing machine. Moreover, it has built-in letters that you can make use of when you're doing embroidery.

Advantages Of Viking 6690

1. It's an electronic sewing machine.
There are several electronic devices that are included in the 6690 model, which then makes it a lot easier for you to work on your sewing projects. You don't need to think too much of the threading or how you can wind the bobbin.

You can also conveniently regulate the length and width of your stitches. Being electronic can reduce the time you spend completing your task, especially embroidery.

2. It includes a free-arm sewing surface.
Adding the right kind of embroidery design on the cuffs or legs of the pants is never a problem with Viking 6690 sewing machine. This is because it comes with a free-arm sewing surface. You have the space that you need to comfortably work on those garment parts.

3. It's one of the first machines to make use of zigzag stitches.
A lot of people may think that older sewing machines can only create straight stitches. The Viking 6690 sewing machine may eventually change your perception. The zigzag stitches allow you to produce a number of embroidery designs.

4. The snap-on presser feet makes it easy for you to handle the pressure presser feet.
The presence of presser feet assures you that you can apply the right kind of pressure to your fabric. The stitches don't appear too loose that you can rip them off that fast.

However, to add more beauty to the presser feet of Viking 6690 sewing machine, it was made to be a snap-on. This means that you can instantly attach it to the sewing equipment.

Disadvantages Of Viking 6690

1. The buttonholer should come with at least 1 buttonhole style.
It would be nice to pair the buttonholer with a style. After all, the machine is also intended for embroidery. You may have to make do of the available stitches, or just go for the plain one, every time you make a buttonhole.

2. They are not commonly available now.
This machine has been manufactured in the 1980s, and since then the company has decided to stop its reproduction. Making things a lot harder is the fact that you can seldom find them in the market these days. You have to watch out for them in auction sites, where occasionally there are sellers who can give them to you at a much lower price since they are refurbished.


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