Pfaff creative 2140 Owner's Manual - Page 58

____ 3-10 The selection menus Lftiik :cl E Aiphthts I cr Sequerc/ Crnbinñon :eet.:n h nnb* tilche Cco ,live Scle I M.'I Mnc4r 3 Getting started with your Pfaff creative 2140 9mm Decorative stitches This menu provides a selection of all decorative stitches up to 9 mm wide. Especially nice for sewing borders. They are sub-divided into eight different categories for ease of selection. ScaIoed eciiin Lei, Fk,e Ssbr ilcI 1 = .:1,.leo Joining This menu provides a selection of stitch types that are suit able for joining stretch and non-stretch fabrics. Stitches 1 - 18 / see overview of stitches. Overcasting This menu provides a selection of all stitch types suitable for overcasting. The closed overedge stitches can be used for joining and overcasting in one operation. These overedge stitches are positioned to the right. Guide the edge of the fabric along the inner edge of the presser foot. If you alter the stitch width, the right-hand needle position remains the same; the other side of the stitch is further to the left if its width is increased or further to the right if reduced. Stitches 19 - 27 / see overview of stitches. Utility stitches This menu provides a selection of stitch types that you can use for a variety of sewing techniques. Stitches 30 - 46 / see overview of stitches. Buttonholes This menu provides a selection of 12 different buttonholes and one program for sewing on buttons. Each buttonhole type is designed for a specific application and fabric. Use the buttonhole Sensormatic guide to sew your buttonholes accurately. Stitches 47 - 59 / see overview of stitches. Darning and bartacks This menu provides a selection of bartacks, darning stitches and the option to select free motion darning/embroidery and quilting. The various different bartacks are for reinforcing pocket corners, skirt plackets/slit and attaching belt loops. The fully automatic darning programs are for repairing dam aged areas and darning tears or small holes. Stitches 60 - 65 / see overview of stitches. iI°v1c1 • Scalloped edging, for sewing decorative edges on table linen or clothing. The various edgings can be combined. You can alter the density of the stitch, without changing the overall length. This allows you to use speciality threads. Stitches 67 - 88 / see overview of stitches. • Satin stitches have a three-dimensional look that offer a wide range of options for embellishing garments or items for the home. You can create additional effects by using a variegated embroidery thread. You can alter the density of the stitch, without changing the overall length. This allows you to use specialty threads. Stitches 89- 116 / see overview of stitches. • Pre-prog rammed cross stitches allow you to create tra ditional borders. Individual cross stitches allow you to combine into a motif of your own design. Note the starting and ending points. When completing the individual cross stitches, position the starting point of the next cross stitch at the ending point of the last cross stitch sewn. The starting and ending points are marked in red. For a more detailed description, see the Chapter 6, Embroidery Assistant. Stitches 117 - 136 / see overview of stitches. • Hemstitches allow you to create heirloom effects. These stitches are most effective when sewn with a wing nee dle on natural fabrics. Bed linens, delicate blouses and childrens garments are beautifully embellished using these stitches. Stitches 137- 146 / see overview of stitches. • Leaves & Flowers can be sewn individually to create larger motifs. They are also ideal for decorative borders. You can alter the density of the satin stitches, without changing the overall length. This allows you to use spe ciality threads. Stitches 147 - 167 I see overview of stitches.