Pfaff Freestyle 1522 Owner's Manual
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- Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
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For better understanding when reading this manual, please fold this page out I - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 3
through the instruction manual carefully. A small investment of your time is worth it! This approach is the on/v way to really find all of the options our FreeStyle sewing machine has to offer and how to make the immost of them. if iou have aJiV questions - no problem! Your PFAFF dealer is always - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
manufacturer as contained in this manual. 7. 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 appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 5
replacing mechanical parts or accessories, always disconnect the machine from the mains by pulling out the mains plug. 3. The maximum permissible wattage for the sewing lamp is 15 watts. 4. The tension of the drive belt must only be adjusted by a PFAFF mechanic. 5. The machine must be operated in - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 6
-31 Maintenance and trouble-shooting 61-64 Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the straight stitch Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the the feed dog 15 Oiling the sewing machine 62 Elastic stitch 25 Optional accessories 52-60 Elastic stitches Electrical connection Embroidering - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 7
ietroduction Removable accessory tray 3 Top-stitching 21 Removing the presser foot 13 Trouble-shooting 64 Repairing tears 32 Twin needle 11,29 Reverse sewing 17 Richelieu 45 Utility stitch table Introduction Right needle position 16 Ruffler 55 Winding from the second spool holder - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 8
and topstitching work up to 6 mm For serging and appliqué. Also suitable for tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitchinq operations which require a left needle position Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and taperinq Straight stitch: For most - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 9
G Heavy open overlock stitch H Decorative stitch Application For stretch seams, e.g. inside seams as well as seams on sportswear and workwear For sewing elastic bands on elastic materials or seams on stretch materials For elastic seams which require a left needle position For elastic seams which - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
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Operate your PfaffFreeSrle Operate your Pfatf FreeStyle Electrical connection Removable accessory tray Bobbins Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension Lowering the feed dog Stitch width dial Needle position dial Reverse sewing Stitch length dial Stitch selection 2 3 4-7 8-9 9 10 12 13 13 13 14 15 - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle I Carrying-case Place the cords, toot control and instruction book in the compartment ot the carrying-case. Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover. Connecting the foot control - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Accessory tray Your Pfaff FreeStyle sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (27) which is also used as an extended work support. Using the free arm In order to sew with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. Using both hands, swing the accessory tray - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 14
handwheel (4) firmly and turn the handwheel release disc (3) until it stop in the direction of the arrow. This stops the needle from moving while the machine i winding the bobbin. S Placing the bobbin Switch off the main switch (2) Place the empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 15
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle I1fl[iflfl cc - ( -I - PFAFF FreeFSf'1t Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the spool [ holder (8). To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, fit a spool cap corresponding - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Pfaff FreeStyle r (C LJ11 Winding from the second spoot holder Push the second spool holder (7) into its hole and place a spool of thread with the corresponding spool cap on it. Threading Place the thread into guide TIP: If the machine is already threaded, you can easily wind thread from the - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Operate your Pyaff treeMyte PFAFF FreSty I Winding through the needle Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you must be positioned at its very top. Pass the thread to the right under the guide hook D. Then wind the thread several times around the bobbin. Press the foot control and - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out the bobbin case. Release the lever and remove the empty bobbin. a I Thread tension To ensure perfect sewing and a durable seam, the top and bottom thread-tensions I must be well adjusted to each other and the threads must be interlaced between a the - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 19
\\J j Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin case. In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under the tension plate B - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Operate your Pfoff FreeStyle Threading the needle threed Switch off the main swikh I and fit the corresponding spool cap. Now, using both hands, pull the thread I, into guide A and under thread guide hook D. Pass the thread through the letthand threading slot (11) and p downwards. Pull - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Threading the twin needle Insert the twin needle. 4 1 I Fit the second spool holder and place one spool of thread on each . but make sure the threads are not twisted with each other. Pull the threads right and left into thread guide (22) and thread the needles. - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 22
_____ Operate your PføffFreeStyle Drawing up the bobbin thread Turn off the main switch I Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at the top again I and the bobbin thread has formed a loop, Pull the needle thread to draw up the I - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 23
_____ Operate your Pfaff FreeSile J Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (17). A Removing the presser foot Turn off the main - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 24
your PfaffFreeStvle The Intigrated dual feedllDT System PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewinq difficult materials: the intigrated dual feed I This system feeds the material from the top and bottom simultaneously as is done in industrial sewing machines. The fabric is fed precisely. When - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 25
10) with the help of the mark A. The normal setting for sewing is 4 to 5. For embroidering, darning and buttonhole set the tension between 2 and 3. Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. darning the feed dog has to be dropped. To do this, - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Operate yowPfaff FreeStyle Stitch width dial The stitch width can be adjusted with this width). Exception: Straight stitch is sewn with stitch width 0. In chapter "Utility stitches and practical sewing' (pages 19-38), you will find recommendations in the tables for the stitch width selection of - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button (18) is pressed. Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (19) you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Operate your Pf4freeStyle Stitch selection, stitch dial A Utility stitches I Each stitch is identified by a letter. The stitches and their corresponding letters are shown on the inside of the lid, a chart is also found in the Introduction chapter. Turn the dial (21) until the corresponding - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 29
I 'tilitc titd and practical sewing Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing chart General sewing aids Non-elastic stitches Elastic stitches Buttonhole Button sewing Hemming with the twin needle Smocking Gathering Darning Sewing on zippers Stabilizing edges Sewing lace 20 21 22 23-24 26-27 28 - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 30
for each stitch or technique. These charts also provide you with further instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the needle thread tension and whether the sewing is carried out with the top feed switched on or off. Always - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 31
on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). The edge guide is inserted into hole A and is secured with fixing screw B. Sewing aid for thick seams I To ensure a consistent feed when beginning sewing at a thick seam, we recommend supporting the presser foot on a piece of - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 32
lies over pin C, thus preventing curling of the fabric edge. In this way you can sew beautiful smooth seams. I The raw edge must be guided along edge guide B. You can adjust this edge guide I A with adjusting screw A. Important: When the blind stitch foot is I used for overcasting with the - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 33
hem width. • Now unfold the hem again so that the hem edge protrudes by about 1 cm • Place the fabric under the sewing foot so that the crease line runs along edge guide B. • Using the needle positioning knob 28, c. select the needle position to the right • When the needle enters the crease line - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 34
I I IL Lici i.iI tI(! p E 0 Stretch 3-5 0/1 I E 3-5 Stretch • 3-5 0/1 Stretch triple straight stitch This stitch is used for sewing all seams where great strength is needed, e.g. inside trouser seams. Turn the stitch length dial away from you as far as it will go for - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 35
for hems on T-shirts and childrens clothes. Fold the hem over double and overstitch it. • Place fabric and elastic under sewing loot. I • Stretch elastic to fit the fabric. Begin sewing. Note: When stretching elastic, make sure 1 to stretch from the front and back of the 'twing fioLot. - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 36
the buttonhole either with a magic pen or dress pin, and always sew a sample buttonhole first. Note: Before starting any buttonhole, always push the first guide of the buttonhole foot red mark. The red marks are arranged at an the buttonhole. interval of 0.5 cm. They are a guide when - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Use the (miter needle position Standard buttonhole with gimp thread To sew especially durable buttonholes. on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we protrusion B. • Slide the buttonhole runner as far forwards as possible and sew the buttonhole as described for your select model. • Pull the loop of the - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 38
on as described to the left. • Remove the match and pull the fabric and the button apart. • Wrap the shank you have just created with sewing thread and knot it. (See illustrations below). Securing • Select straight stitch by turning the width dial (24) to 0. • Change the needle position with the - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 39
the hem. • Then topstitch the hem from the right side. • Finally, cut the protruding hem edge back to the seam. Use only a stretch needle when sewing lretch material! Tip: On difficult materials such as ribbed lnit wear it is advisable to baste the hem lie/ore tops/itching it. On page - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 40
amount you pull the threads. • The gather can also be altered after sewing by pulling the ends of the elastic threads. Tip: The cording foot (special accessory) • Finally, knot the threads. I is particularly suitable for gathering. Due to its guide grooves the elastic is fed evenly during the - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 41
machine into the darning position. • Place the darning work in the darning hoop. • Dropthefeeddog. • Pull up the bobbin thread and hold the threads when you start sewing. • Darn the damaged area by guiding the fabric back and forth evenly in the prescribed direction while ensuring that each line - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 42
on patches On tears, frayed edges or small holes To cover larger holes is it necessary it is useful to lay a piece of material to sew a new piece of fabric onto the under the reverse side of the fabric. damaged area. The underlayed fabric reinforces the workpiece and ensures perfect repair - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 43
a metal zipper for strong fabrics such as denim. For all other materials we recommend a plastic zipper. It is important for all types of zippers to sew very close to the edge of the teeth of the zipper. This is why it is possible to insert the zipper foot either on the - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 44
, leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot and close the zipper. • Now you can continue sewing the seam up to the end of the zipper and sew the cross seam. • Sew the second half of the zipper parallel at the same distance. • Stop after the first half and leave the - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 45
L'tiliiv aitches and practical sewing F I The trouser zipper • Iron the seam allowances, taking care to ensure that the underfap . • Just before the end of the seam, open the zipper and finish sewing the seam. • Close the zipper and baste the overlap evenly to the other half of the zipper. • Then - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 46
twice (approx. 2 mm) • Lay the folded fabric edge underneath the hemmer and sew a few stitches. • Leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot the fabric into the hemmer foot scroll. • Lower the presser foot and guide the fabric evenly into the hemmer. Tip: On silk, viscose and chiffon - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 47
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• First the lace is basted onto the right side of the fabric. • Sew on both sides of the lace at a narrow margin. • The fabric underneath the lace is cut down the middle and ironed to the side. • Sew over both edges of the lace with a small, dense, zigzag stitch (stitch width - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 49
Utility stitches mid practical sewing I p ctr II I - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 50
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Sewing table for decorative sewing Monograms Embroidering with the dense zigzag stitch/Tapering Appliqué Thchelieu jelet embroidery tchwork quilt rnstitching - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Decoradve sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative stitches To enhance home the stitches. For decorative stitches we recommend using special embroidery threads which are available from your Pfaff dealer, Use stabilizer under the fabric to be decorated. This prevents the material from pulling - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 52
. • Hoop the fabric in an embroidery hoop and embroider using the zigzag stitch. • Tie off the threads and remove the stabilizer. Tip: By sewing quickly and moving the material slowly you will achieve dense ;titches. When embroidering on terry-cloth, the iiicsiogram must first be sewn with a narrow - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 53
and embroidery techniques I I 4 I I I Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitchiTapering Tapering is easy with your select sewing machine. By adjusting the width of this dense zigzag stitch you can create interesting embroidery. Uneven embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 54
material. • [urn the material 180 degrees and ioiibroider the other half of the leaf. Embroidering corners By changing the stitch width during sewing of dense zigzag stitches you can embroider corners with 45 degree angles. • Set needle thread tension to "buttonhole", zigzag stitch E, set stitch - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 55
made and always produce a beautiful fancy effect. By using different materials and patterns you can sew many different variations. You can make a perfect, densely stitched seam with the appliqué foot (special accessories), because it has a special cutout on the underside for the buttonhole seam. Use - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 56
artistic form of eyelet and insert embroidery is easy to sew with your sewing machine. Using a magic marker, draw your motif onto the can now be made quite easily with the help of an eyelet plate (special accessory). This is very effective on blouses, bed or table linen. Use utility stitches - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 57
quilt onto the batting and the bottom quilt layer. select sewing machine. A patchwork quilt consists of three layers of fabric, two Pfaff dealer, library, or bookstore for more information on quilting. The quilt and patchwork foot (special accessory - see page 57) is particularly helpful for sewing - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 58
. Wale hemstitch seam • As with the hand hemstitch seam the threads are pulled out to the desired width. • Using stretch zigzag stitch, stitch width 2-3 mm, sew along both of the fabric edges. The needle must perforate the area of the pulled threads just next to the edges. This bundles the threads - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 59
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Accessories and needles Presser feet (normal accessortus) I 0 Standard presser foot Part No. 98-694 816-00 I I I p 1 Clear view foot (Fancy-stitch foot not suitable for top - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 62
4cc essories and needles 8 Edge guide Part No. 98-802 422-00 2 3 1-3 Spool cap 1 Part No. 93-036 048-44 2. Part No. 93-035 050-44 3. Part No. 93-036 049- - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 63
and needles 'resser feet (special accessory) for special sewing work. They are available at an extra tharge for top feed) Knit-edge foot Darning foot Teflon foot Decorative stitch foot Compass guide Fagotting guide Patchwork foot (without top feed) Patchwork foot (with top feed) Cording decorative - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 64
Accessories and needles E 0 I _ JI -- Felling 3 toot I ?I E 0 3 Srnrrrg 0 35 .oot • Hold the top fabric slightly taut while sewing. The more you hold the top fabric the greater the gathering effect you will achieve. • Be sure to guide the fabric edges evenly through the foot. - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 65
optional accessory) on I the front edge of the needle plate. The Pintuck E 0 2.5 0 5 foot cording tongue pre-shapes the fabric during sewing and plate and the sewing machine provides space for the gimp thread while sewing. Feed the gimp thread under the work support so I I • Sew your first - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 66
ruttier you can make closely or widely spaced pleats automatically while sewing. This is very useful for ruffles. home decorating, etc. (2.5 cm) along the bias When you buy the ruttier from your PFAFF dealer, fLill operating instructions are included. I 1111 aiqe of the fabric to be I taiwan - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 67
Accessories and need1e I I .-.-• I C 2 0,35-1 0 Carding foot I Applique E 2 035-1 0 2-3 foot appliqué pieces in place on your base fabric. • Place a stabilizer under your work area. • Sew over the edges of the appliqué material with a narrow satin stitch zigzag. Make sure that the stitch - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 68
Accessories and needles I 5 I fl ' iR .. knqth. Always sew a test seam first. • When you have finished, pull the work - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 69
______ Accessories and needles Needle chart Using the correct needle guarantees better Quiana and Simplex Medium ball point Heavy ball point Stretch-fabric needle developed especially for Pfaff. Particularly suitable for delicate stretch and knitted fabrics Wide-meshed corsetry, Lycra, Simplex and - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 70
Accessories and needles Classification 1301705 H-ZWI i' 00 Stitch length 2.5 mm 2,5 mm Stitch - 3.0 mm wide pintucks size: 100 3,0 mm - 4.0 mm extra wide pintucks I Decorative sewing with twin needles iii' owing the desired stitches, check whether needles can penetrate easily, by turning - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 71
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Aialflfrfluflce and troub/eshooting [PAFF M troauibnltee.n.sahnoceotajnngd Changing the needle plate 62 Cleaning and oiling 62 Replacing the sewing lamp 63 Troubleshootjng 64 - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 73
It is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it will I rewardyou with a longer service life. The more often you use the machine, the more care it needs. Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray. Push the point of a small screwdriver into - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 74
tray Note: The lamp changer (available as a special accessory) will make changing the lamp much easier. thu sewing lamp is located inside the left ',ilir of tire sewing machine I l 'riivvil • I old the sewing machine tightly. • I 'ush the lamp into its socket as far as ii will go. • At thu - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 75
trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting Problem: The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. The wrong needle is inserted. Needle is bent or blunt. Machine 59) Let the machine feed the fabric. Only guide the fabric lightly When Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing - Pfaff Freestyle 1522 | Owner's Manual - Page 76
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