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  • Pfaff creative 2170 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    creative 2170 Owner's manual
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    threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug the 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
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    Congratulations! Congratulations on your choice of your Pfaff creative 2170! As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired one of the most advanced and innovative sewing and embroidery machines in the world; it will enable you to transform all your creative ideas into reality with unprecedented ease. If
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    Decorative stitches creative 2170 Machine Parts of the embroidery unit Parts of the embroidery hoop Standard accessories 1:7-1:18 1:8-1:10 1:11-1:13 1:14 1:15 1:15 1:16-1:18 2 PREPARATIONS 2:1-2:24 Operating Instructions 2:2 Voltage Switch 2:2 Electrical connection 2:2 Connecting the foot
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    4:9 Select and open a saved sewing sequence 4:9 Open from the machine's memory 4:10 Open from a creative memory card 4:10 Stitch Creator 4:11 Placing single stitches 4:13 Combining single parts of patterns 4:14 More options to edit patterns 4:15 Quilting 4:16-4:19 Patchwork 4:16
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    a field in the creative Data Manager 5:38-5:40 File formats 5:40 Using the hoop adapter 5:40 Automatic hoop positioning 5:40 Prepare a creative memory card for saving 5:41 Transferring designs from the PC to your Pfaff creative 2170 5:41 How to use the embroidery template 5:42 Putting
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    INTRODUCTION
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    . 6 Elastic overcast stitch Use to seam and overcast on woven and stretch fabrics. 7 Honeycomb stitch 8 Elastic stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem finishing on stretch fabric, for decorative elastic application and sewing with elastic thread in the bobbin. Strong stitch for
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    stitch 21 Open overlock stitch For hand look quilt appliqué or pinstitching. For joining and right or left For appliqué couching over cords and creating eyelets. needle position 23 Standard overlock in one operation. 25 Light-knit fabric patching Use to mend light jersey knits. Also for a
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    through the buttonholes to hang the curtains. 57 Rounded buttonhole Use for lightweight garments or jackets. 58 Decorative Buttonhole with for jackets and for embellishing other garments. triangle tack 59 Button sewing program For applying two-hole or four-hole buttons. 60 Bartack
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    Decorative stitches creative 2170 Utility stitches 30 33 36 39 42 45 Scalloped edgings 67 70 73 76 detailed explanation in the Stitch overview on page 1:9. Satin stitches 89 92 95 98 101 104 107 110 113 116 Quilt stitches 15 18 301 304 307 310 90 93 96 99 102 105 108 111 114 16 299 302 305 308
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    Introduction Decorative stitches creative 2170 Leaves and Flowers 147 150 153 156 159 162 165 332 Antique Embroidery stitches 311 314 317 320 323 326 329 334 148 151 154 157 160 163 166 312 315 318 321 324 327 330 335 149
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    Decorative stitches creative 2170 MAXI stitches 231 236 241 246 251 256 232 237 242 247 252 257 233 238 243 248 253 258 234 239 244 249 254 259 235 240 245 250 255 260 Alphabets Script Block Outline Comic Cursive MAXI 1 MAXI 2 Introduction 1:13
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    Machine overview Parts of the creative 2170 1 Top cover with stitch chart 2 Multi-color touch screen 3 Base plate 4 Slide for lowering the feed dogs 5 Connection for knee lift 6 Feed dogs 7 Free arm 8 Presser foot holder with presser foot 9 Needle threader 10 Needle holder with set screw 11 Thread
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    51 52 46 45 44 47 Parts of the embroidery unit 44 Connection plug to the machine 45 Fastener for fitting to the machine 46 Under arm guide 47 Release button for removing the embroidery unit 48 Pivot for embroidery arm 49 Metal guide for fitting the embroidery hoop 50 Release lever for removing the
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    foot No. 2 A (not suitable for IDT) Order No.: 820 260-096 Maxi-stitch Embroidery foot No. 8 (not suitable for IDT) Order No.: 820 259-096 Blindhem foot with 820 248-096 Buttonhole foot No. 5 A Order No.: 820 299-096 Buttonhole guide No. 10 Order No.: 820 294-096 Darning foot No. 6 Order No.: 820
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    Introduction Creative Fantasy Embroidery foot Order No: 820 280-096 Edge guide No. 3 Order No.: 820 251-096 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 1. Brush Order No.: 93-847-979-91 2. Extra spool pin 3. Seam ripper Order No.: 99-053-016-91 4. Bulb remover / Needle plate changer Order No.: 820 292-096 5. Bobbins
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    assistant File Assistant Using the File Assistant you can download embroidery designs directly from the Internet and transfer them to your creative 2170. Order No: 412 84 16-96 2. Creative gallery designs 3. USB cable 4. Quick embroidery packet 5. 300 Embroidery card 6. Embroidery threads Order No
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    PREPARATIONS
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    the correct voltage for your country, please check with your authorized Pfaff sewing machine dealer or local electrical authorities before plugging in your machine. Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket of the sewing machine and the wall outlet. For the USA and Canada: This
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    lightbulb lights up and the multi-color touch screen lights up. The sewing machine is now ready to function. "0" = OFF "I" = ON Thread cutter Pull the thread from the back to the front up over the thread cutter. Contrast of the screen The contrast of the screen is adjustable. The setting can be
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    Preparations Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the storage compartment of the carrying case. Lid Open the lid upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid. Accessory tray Open the accessory tray by placing
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    Switch off the main switch. Press the front part of the presser foot upwards and at the same time the rear part downwards until it disengages from the presser foot disengaged because of the embroidery or free-motion, step on the foot control in a sewing stitch or disengage the free-motion icon. 2:5
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    sewing any fabric precisely Pfaff provides the ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines The IDT keeps all layers of quilt projects aligned to prevent stretching of the top layers work with the Integrated Dual Feed IDT, use presser feet with the center back cut-out
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    feed dogs For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning or when embroidering, the feed dog must be lowered. On your Pfaff creative 2170 there are two different methods for lowering the feed dogs, one on the outside of the machine and one inside the bobbin door. For either method
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    use the large spool cap for larger spools of thread, and the smallest cap with cone-type spools. Place the sewing thread on the spool pin. Slide the cap tightly against the spool. Threading Place the thread into guide (A) from front to back and pull it counterclockwise ABOVE the bobbin winder thread
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    on the spool pin. Threading Place the thread into thread guide (A) from front to back and pull it counter clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Wind the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction. Start bobbin winding by pushing the bobbin lever to the
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    embroidering The creative 2170 has a thread guide for bobbin winding while embroidering. B The needle thread (red) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Pull the bobbin thread (blue) counter clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide. Wind
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    icon, a window for selecting the speed opens each time the bobbin winder is switched on. The speed that you have selected can halved at any time by touching the half speed button. Note: If you wind the bobbin while the sewing machine is running, the winding speed is automatically set to Low. A 2:11
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    side swinging it open towards the front. Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine. Release the latch and take the empty bobbin out of the bobbin case. Bobbin thread monitor When the bobbin thread is nearing its end the red light next to the reverse button flashes
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    Correct top tension - How to get it This machine will automatically preset the tension for different types of stitches. Depending on what type of fabric and threads you are using, manual adjustments might be needed. If you find that the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric
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    the needle Raise the presser foot. Place the thread on the spool pin and fit a spool cap of the right size. Using both hands, pull the thread into the thread guide (A) from front to back. Place the thread from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Now pass it through the left-hand
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    Raise the presser foot. Insert the bobbin case and place the thread to the left (see picture). Close the hook/bobbin door. Place the fabric under the presser foot and start to sew. The machine will pull the thread up by itself. Threading the twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle
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    or lowered with the presser foot lift. Electronic knee lift Your Pfaff creative 2170 is provided with an electronic knee lift for regulating the presser foot height. 1. Push the knee lift fully into the provided hole on the machine. Note: the flat side must face upwards. 2. Adjust the rectangular
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    how to use the machine. You can choose from two menus; Sewing and Embroidery. You can among other things, find instructions on how to thread the needle, wind a bobbin, change the presser foot, change the light bulb, and fit the embroidery hoop to the machine. When closing the creative Assistant
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    created in the machine or on a creative memory card. 6. Data in the memory can be accessed. 7. Individual stitches or designs within a sequence/combination can be accessed. 8. An entire directory can be accessed. Your Pfaff creative 2170 is always ready to sew, even when the Creative Data Manager is
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    Preparations creative Data manager A A. Machine memory icon: Use this function to access the stitches or the embroideries in the machine. B B. Front card drive icon, card inserted: use this function to access the front card drive. C. Rear card drive icon, no card in the machine: Use this
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    USB connection on one end and a creative card on the other. Use this cable when updating your machine or when transferring data between your Pfaff creative 2170 and the 3D File Assistant on your computer. 1. Enter the Pfaff home page at www.pfaff.com and click on 2170 update. 2. Click to download
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    approximately 20 minutes, you can restart the sewing machine and your Pfaff creative 2170 is ready to use with the new program version. If you have problems updating your Pfaff creative 2170, see section Troubleshooting, page 2:23. How to save the update program to your hard drive Note: Depending
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    new folder icon, (A) to create a new folder on your hard drive. A 7. The new folder is selected so you can enter a new name. Name the folder Update 2170. 8. Double-click on the folder to open it. 9. Left mouse click on the Save icon to save the
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    COM-port/USB is selected in the serial port selection list. • The message Unable to initialize the sewing machine monitor appears. Check all connections between the computer and the machine. Switch off your Pfaff creative 2170, restart and set it in the update mode. Restart the update program. • If
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    SEWING
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    for you when turning a corner, quilting etc. E F G. E. Bobbin Thread Monitor When the bobbin thread is running out the bobbin thread monitor flashes. Note: The Bobbin Thread Monitor only works if the hook cover is closed. F. Reverse Sewing Button The Reverse Sewing Button has several different
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    machine. This function can be useful for sewing on patches without having to turn the fabric. When pressing the Four directions sewing icon a new window appears. Touch the Program function (K) before starting to sew, to program and permanently save a Four directions sewing. M Touch the Manual
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    how many pattern repeats you want by touching + and - . E. Immediate tie-off If you touch the Immediate tie-off icon, either when sewing or when the machine is stopped, the machine will not finish the stitch/sequence but instead do an immediate tie-off. Note: If you want to start from the beginning
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    motion sewing J. Twin needle F. Tie-off program The icon for the Tie-off program includes four functions; Tie-off beginning, Tie-off end, Thread select another stitch. They will remain active until you switch off the machine. G. Tapering When touching the tapering icon a new window appears.
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    balancing your stitch, then change the seam on your sewing machine so that it looks like your sewing sample. Use the + and - buttons to change the balance. I. Free-motion This function can be used when you want to make free hand embroideries or when quilting. When touching the Free-motion icon the
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    of stitches, reach the embroidery mode and the Data Manager. Information Use this function to obtain general information on how to operate the machine. Last stitch The Stitches, Personal Menu, Alphabets, Sewing Sequence, Stitch Creator, Embroidery, Selection by number, Last stitch and Data Manager.
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    menus are active: 1. Select language: This icon allows you to change the language in the machine. 2. Audio signal: You can change button and message sound. 3. Creative Card: You can format a creative memory card or change the name. 4. Welcome screen off: this function turns the welcoming screen
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    can turn different messages on or off, for instance if you don't want the machine to stop when the bobbin thread is running out. 10. Code: The code function allows you to lock your Pfaff creative 2170. Your machines Main Menu will not appear until your security code has been entered accurately. The
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    Assistant function in your sewing machine to help you. It can be called up anytime. The toolbar then changes color and the functions assigned to the icons change. If you touch the icon in the main menu, the Creative Assistant provides general information on operating the machine. If you touch the
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    Pfaff creative 2170 is ready to sew. Press the foot control once again and the machine will start to sew stitch number 1; a straight stitch. You can touch any stitch and the machine your Pfaff creative 2170 and stitch cards or in this User's Guide ( stitch length (D) and thread tension (E), for the
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    makes it possible for you to change the length of a pattern. Use the + and - icons to make the pattern longer without changing the your creative 2170 there are two different ways to do tie-offs. You can program your machine to do tie-off at the beginning, at the end, cut the threads and Sewing 3:12
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    the stitch width button (A). These four stitches have 19 different needle positions. Use the + icon to move the stitches to the right in 0.5 mm steps. Use the - icon to move the stitches to the left in 0.5 mm steps end. The mirrored stitch appears on the screen for further processing. Sewing 3:13
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    texture. Your Pfaff creative 2170 includes a basting program which can be selected with stitch no. 32. This program can be used in two different ways and is linked to the engagement and disengagement of the feed dogs. If the feed dogs are disengaged, the sewing machine will only sew one stitch at
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    adapted for a particular use and fabric type. You can read about the different buttonholes in the overview in chapter 1. Your Pfaff creative 2170 is equipped with the Sensormatic buttonhole guide and sensor technology to ensure that every buttonhole is sized accurately. Beautiful buttonholes can
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    button. The machine sews in reverse and the second bartack and cuts the threads. 3. The prog icon changes into this (C) icon. You can repeat the programmed buttonhole as many times as you want. 4. If you want to clear the size of the buttonhole, touch the prog icon again. Manual buttonhole If you
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    Sewing Buttonhole with gimp thread Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads are more stable, durable and has a professional appearing. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread. 1. Insert the Sensormatic buttonhole guide. 2. Place the center of a length of gimp thread over the metal bar
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    stabilizer. Buttonholes are particularly stable and durable if a gimp cord is inserted while sewing (see " Buttonholes, with gimp cord"). Linen buttonholes are particularly attractive if you use a heavierweight thread through a topstitch needle. Buttonholes are normally selected a little larger
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    is touched during the sewing operation, the machine will automatically sew one eyelet and tie off the stitch. 4. Cut a hole in the center of the eyelet. You can select from five eyelet sizes by touching the stitch length. Stitch no. 66 can also be combined in embroidery stitch combinations for
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    Sewing 3:20 Darning To mend a small hole or tear, you can either do automatically by using the darning stitches on the machine or darn your tear manually using by doing Free-motion darning. Automatic darning The darning stitches no. 64 and no. 65 can be used for strengthening damaged areas of
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    , your creative 2170 provides a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches can stretch and are more durable than standard stitches. Tip: Use blind stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overcast seams. This guides the
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    stitch - No 30 The blindhem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers up. • Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide A. • When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a small amount of fabric blindhem as described above. Sewing 3:22
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    Sewing Bridging stitch - No 11 The bridging stitch creates a hemstitching effect. It is often used for connecting two finished fabric edges called position so that it enters close to the edge of the zipper teeth by using one of the 19 needle positions available. If the presser foot is attached on
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    while sewing, guide the machine. It remains active even after the stitch has been changed, including after the machine embroideries turn out best with a needle width of 1.6 - 3 mm. Twin-needle embroidery is particularly effective if you use embroidery threads in matching colors. If you wish to sew
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    direction arrows has turned dark green (B) the function is active and your Pfaff creative 2170 is ready to sew. With the direction arrows you can decide the first direction in which the machine sews. Press the foot control and the machine sews to the right. When the desired length is sewn, press the
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    touch the man icon (E), your Pfaff creative 2170 sews one side and then stops. The length of E the sides are determined in the same way as described in section 1. The machine stops after each side. Press the foot control to continue with the next side. F 4. Manual ending of a saved rectangle
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    Personal menu On your Pfaff creative 2170 you can have one or several Personal menus, where you can save your personal settings for the stitches and create a menu which contain the stitches you use the most. Create a personal menu by selecting Personal menu (A) in the main menu. A Touch Create new
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    . Operate your Pfaff creative 2170 completely normally and thus compose a demonstration. G Use the reverse sewing button to finish and save your demo. Note: The length of the programmed demo reduces the memory capacity for saving stitch patterns permanently in the sewing machine. Playing a demo
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    DECORATIVE SEWING
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    notes on decorative sewing To enhance your own home decorations or garments your Pfaff creative 2170 offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches. Create a greater variety of embellishments by combining different patterns, colors and sizes. Use specialty decorative threads to enhance
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    Elongating the pattern does not change the stitch density. Thread tension can be changed when using specialty techniques. The stitch settings will not be saved icon. The settings will be saved even when you have turned off the machine. If you have altered a stitch and want to save it with those
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    sequence With your Pfaff creative 2170 you can combine various stitches and save them permanently in the Sewing sequence menu. You can combine various 9mm stitches and MAXI stitches from the machine, creative memory card or creative card and sew them as a continuous border. In the example below
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    sequence icon on your Main menu. The sewing sequence window appears. D 2. Touch the Mini main menu (D) to open a menu showing all the E different stitches in the machine. Select the category you want a F stitch from. G Note: You cannot use all the stitches in all the categories. The ones
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    stitch. 1. A stitch is placed in the middle of the working area. 2. When you touch the 8 directions sewing (E), a screen opens where you can enter the direction (use the arrow icons). Confirm each connecting stitch with Confirm icon (O). In this example we have put 6 stitches in the direction shown
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    cursor arrows. 6. When you are satisfied with your adjustments, cancel the selection with the select stitches icon (B). Inserting a stitch in the sewing sequence 1. If you would like to insert a stitch in the sewing sequence, use the cursor arrows to move the cursor line to the insertion point in the
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    1. To save the sewing sequence in the machine, select the directory with the arrows (E) and press OK. 2. Touch the arrow up icon to close the window. The sewing sequence is saved in the selected directory. 3. Touch ESC to close the window without saving your input. Save on a creative memory card If
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    E Touch OK to delete the sewing sequence. Touch ESC if you do not want to delete the sewing sequence. Select and open a saved sewing sequence Touch the Data Manager icon to open a previously saved sewing sequence from a creative memory card or from the machine's memory. Touch Open to open a variant
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    drive (B). If there are directories on the creative memory card, proceed as described for opening from the machine. If there are no directories on your creative memory card, select the sewing sequence directly with the cursor arrows. The selected sewing sequence appears in the screen when you touch
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    stitch pattern of individually designed stitches, or by using the 9 mm stitches, patterns and alphabets. Note: When sewing a stitch pattern end. B. Data Manager icon: Use this icon to open a window for opening, saving or deleting a stitch pattern on the machine or a Creative Card. C. Mirror side to
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    icon is negative it means that the feed dogs move in reverse when you sew. O. Activity arrow: With this icon you move the selection cursor stitch by scroll bar is only active if the stitch pattern is longer than the workspace. Use the scroll bar to view your stitch pattern while zoomed in. Create a
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    move the stitch point of a selected stitch and for fine adjustment is to use the stitch length (T) and stitch width icons (U). The last stitch of the the first stitch). This ensures that the fabric is fed evenly when you sew out your stitch pattern. If you place the last stitch exactly at the
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    parts to select the whole circle stitch by stitch. For a faster selection, use the scroll bar between the arrows. The circle should be blue. 8. of the heart and one stitch is selected. 13. Touch the Start sewing icon (1)to open the the sewing menu to see the whole stitch pattern. 14. Touch ESC to
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    + on the Stitch width icon (E) to move the selected stitches of a stitch pattern horizontally. To view the whole stitch pattern in the sewing menu touch Start sewing (C). E Inserting more stitches F The last stitch of the wave is selected. Touch the Select stitches icon (G) and the arrow up or
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    traditional hand craft techniques to make use of left-over fabric. Over the years it has developed into a creative hobby. Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. Today your creative ideas can be realized in a much shorter time with your Pfaff creative 2170. A quilt consists of three layers, two
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    and press OK. The Patchwork program icon will change and will say prog pat (B). 2. You determine the length of the seam by test sewing and pressing D the Reverse sewing button. The seam is completed without being tied off. The Prog pat icon will change again and say auto pat (C). C If you want
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    by hand with small stitches. However, it is quicker and more practical with your Pfaff creative 2170 e.g. with stitch no. 15 using monofilament thread on top and regular or decorative thread in the bobbin. When the quilting is finished simply bind the edges or make it into cushions, wearable art or
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    sewing Free-Motion Stippling Free-Motion Stippling not only keeps the top, batting and backing together, but it also adds texture and interest to your quilt. • Set your Pfaff creative 2170 for stippling with a Straight Stitch (no. 1). Touch the Free-motion icon. Follow the on-screen instructions
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    width of the stitch during sewing to create a symmetric or asymmetric tapers. On your creative 2170 you can use the tapering function on 106 stitches. With the tapering program you can select a particular angle for the taper. The taper is automatically sewn by the machine. In the example below we
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    a needle position to the right or left, for instance stitch no. 22. If you use the mirror function you can reverse the needle position. This stitch is most suitable for corners and no. 22 and proceed as described above. Use the Mirror side to side (C) to reverse the needle position. Decorative
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    . Use the sew slow button (A) to reduce your speed while using the wing needle. Note: For fine fabrics, place a lightweight tear-away stabilizer or water soluble stabilizer under stitching. A Hemstitching This is a technique everyone recognizes as embroidered by hand. With your Pfaff creative 2170
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    embroidery stitches Your Pfaff creative 2170 has 23 different Antique Hand embroidery stitches. These stitches has been especially made to look like they have been stitched by hand. The sewing machine sews these over the stitch 9 times, making it look like you have sewn it with a heavyweight thread
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    Feed dog Lowered Needle size 80-90 Stitch Straight stitch/Zigzag • Touch the Free-motion sewing icon. • Thread your machine with a good quality cotton or synthetic thread. You can use the same thread for bobbin thread, or an embroidery weight bobbin thread. • Hoop your fabric tight as a drum
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    this line. Leave about 4 - 5 inches (10-13 cm) of thread at the beginning and end of the seam. • Sew 1 or 2 more rows of stitching, using the edge of the presser foot as a guide. • Gather the fabric by pulling the bobbin (bottom) threads to the desired fullness. • Distribute the gathers evenly and
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    machine; five fonts that you use when sewing, two monograms (Maxi) that can be sewn as single stitches and two embroidery fonts. All the alphabets used when sewing , position the cursor below the character using the (B) icons. You can alter the font size, delete characters or insert characters. If
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    the Data Manager icon to save a word sequence. A window is opened for opening, saving, closing or deleting an embroidery pattern. Open Use this function to access the machine's memory and select an existing word sequence. Save Use this function to save the sequence under the existing name. Save as
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    Monogram There are two monogram fonts available in the sewing machine (MAXI). These are sewn as single stitches. The feed dogs should be engaged. If you select one of the in the upper left corner of the screen. The tie-off program (E) is activated automatically. D Decorative sewing 4:28
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    EMBROIDERY 5:1
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    the memory of the machine or a card. Use this function for opening, saving, pasting, closing or deleting a program. When you touch Open, a version of the creative File Manager opens (L) in order to call up a previously saved program, a stitch or a stitch sequence, design combination or a stitch on
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    directory only in the Creative File Manager. 'Close' icon: If erase the current embroidery combination both from your screen and from the machines memory. A design selection you can select the design directly. The specific setting shown for each selected design can be modified. If you confirm the design
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    stitch by stitch icon (N). This can be useful if your bobbin has run out or the N thread has broken and you want to go back a few stitches. To move between the color blocks, touch the Color block icons with the arrows (P). If you have several designs in the hoop you can move between them by
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    plus and minus icons to move between the letters. Stitch processing screen F3) If you have inserted a stitch in the design hoop you will be able to change the stitch width, the stitch length (5), pattern length, number of stitches and the thread tension. Embroidery F3: Stitch processing screen 5:5
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    this you can mirror the selected design end to end. M. Arcing icon used if you want to place two or several designs in precise proximity to each other. This function will help you to place the designs an enlarged representation of the design on the screen, as upon design selection. By touching on the
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    function you can mirror a design side to side. The mirrored design appears on the screen for further processing. Q. Hoop selection icon With this function, you can select an embroidery hoop that is not yet attached to the machine. A window for selecting hoop sizes appears for this purpose. R. Color
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    to save one current position in the machine. Move Hoop When touching the Move hoop icon you can move the hoop to four different locations: Park position, Sew position, Change bobbin position and Cut position. Use the Park position when you want to put the embroidery unit in the carrying case. The
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    width of the designs. Data Manager In the Data Manager you will find your stitches and embroideries that have been saved in the machine. Read more about the Data Manager on page 5:36. Embroidery speed When you are embroidering the machine sets the speed according to what hoop you are using and the
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    With you creative 2170 you have been provided with accessories for embroidering. You will get an embroidery unit, four clips, 3 hoops (225x140, 120x115 and 80x80 with hoop adapter), a 300 card and booklet, a template, a quick embroidery packet, embroidery threads and an embroidery foot. Before
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    Lowering the feed dogs The feed dogs must be lowered for hoop embroidery. To lower the feed dogs move the slide (D) to the left. Note: Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dogs. D The thread tension is automatically set and can be adjusted for specialty techniques. Disengaging the
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    Connecting the embroidery unit Embroidery unit socket 1. The socket for the embroidery unit (A) is located at the back of the machine. Switch off the main switch. 2. Place the embroidery unit directly behind the machine and pull it into the socket. Make sure that the guide (B) is slid between the
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    Embroidery D C E G Embroidery hoop There are three embroidery hoops supplied with your Pfaff creative 2170. One rectangular hoop with the embroidery surface (C) 225 x 140 F mm, a round hoop for embroideries up to 120 x 115 mm and a square hoop 80x80 with a hoop adapter. C: Snap-in pin D: Guide
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    position. Touch ESC to leave the design on the screen. 9. Remove the hoop from the embroidery unit and cut the thread ends. Note: Go to you Context menu (D) and touch the Move hoop icon. Touch the Park position icon and turn off the machine. Put the embroidery arm in the packing position and remove
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    do not meet up, creases within the embroidery, or areas left unembroidered. The fabric is hooped as follows: 1. Loosen the retaining screw (E); the inner hoop can now be E removed. 2. Lay the outer hoop in front of you on a stable flat surface with the guide pins (F) pointing to the right, for
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    "Embroidery/Card", to embroider a single design from either a creative card or from the machine. The Pfaff creative card 300 has several designs and alphabets and is supplied with your Pfaff creative 2170. Note: The Pfaff creative cards of the Pfaff creative 7570 can be used in the Pfaff creative
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    calibration, your Pfaff creative 2170 is ready to embroider. All settings and sewing functions for the design are displayed on the screen and can be altered. Basting in the embroidery hoop If you touch the Basting in the hoop (E), you activate a basting function. The machine will then sew a 6mm
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    in the design is displayed. 2. To embroider a single color segment, select that color in the Top field. Press the foot control after choosing the color to be sewn. 3. If you set the cursor to M, the machine embroiders all areas in the same color. B Middle field / Change color Use the arrows
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    foot control again and touch OK during embroidering. Your Pfaff creative 2170 will keep on embroidering. Repeat the above process until all thread colors are finished. When the design is finished, the threads are tied off and cut, the embroidery foot raises and the machine moves to the center of the
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    : You can stop your Pfaff creative 2170 at any time. Either touch the screen, or tap the foot control. The machine immediately stops embroidering. Move the design within the hoop The design is placed in the center of the embroidery field (hoop). This position can be adjusted. 1. Use the Move icon
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    machine stops automatically. 6. Each color segment is tied off at the end and the threads are cut. 7. Touch the Data manager icon (D) to save. This opens a window for opening, saving, deleting and closing an embroidery combination. Adjust an embroidery combination To adjust single designs within
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    the Move icon (D) you open a window (G) for moving the designs or embroidery combinations within the hoop. You can alter the size of the single designs, rotate and move them on the multi-color touch screen. Click and drag on the screen or use the increment icons. With the Arrow icons (E) you can
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    If you touch the Repositioning icon (I), the design or the combination which protrudes beyond the hoop returns into the hoop. With the Move design icon (F) a design which has been moved can be positioned at the center of the embroidery hoop. If you confirm your input with OK, the window will be
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    want to connect two designs to each other (see picture). This is a design that is included in your creative 2170. 1. While the machine is turned off, attach the embroidery unit and the embroidery foot. 2. Turn on your machine and go to the Main menu. Touch the Embroidery icon. 3. Hoop your 225x140
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    other positions in your embroidery to make sure that it is placed in the position you want. Do this by moving the cross-hair on the screen using your stylus or with the arrows on the screen. G The hoop will move so you can check that other positions connect in your design. 15. Start to
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    quickly to the beginning of a specific area of a design and embroider only that part. Touch the stitch number (B) to open another window for entering a K stitch number. Enter the stitch number. If you confirm your entry with B OK, the embroidery hoop moves to this stitch. With ESC you interrupt
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    , it appears enlarged on the screen. Confirm the monogram with OK or touch the screen. Your Pfaff creative 2170 calibrates, to sense the size of the hoop attached to the embroidery unit. All settings and sewing functions are displayed on the screen and can be adjusted for your specific needs. A 5:27
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    enter the desired letters. 6. Touch OK to confirm your input, it appears on the screen. 7. All settings and sewing functions displayed on the screen for both single monograms and alphabet combinations can be altered for your specific needs. 8. The machine is ready to embroider. Embroidery 5:28
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    embroidery alphabet combination A If you wish to adjust a letter or a combination of letters, it must be selected. 1. To select a letter, move the cursor to the desired letter using wish to adjust, using the Arrows (A). If you keep the Select stitches icon depressed, all designs will be selected.
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    firm your input with OK, the window closes and your settings are saved. If you touch ESC, the window closes and the process is cancelled. D E F Embroidery 5:30
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    the space between the letters. I. Move the text with the Pan mode icon during zoom in. J. Use the Zoom in icon to enlarge the representation in several steps. The machine zooms in towards the center. K. Use the Zoom out icon to decrease the representation in several steps. The zone around the marked
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    single characters. 5. If you touch the Move design icon (G), you will be able to position the selected stitch patterns with your finger or the stylus in the hoop. If the entry is confirmed with OK the menu is closed. The processing screen of the embroidery combination is opened. G With ESC the
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    from the sewing machine or embroidery designs created with the creative software or a creative card, can be combined to create borders with different corner shapes. For that purpose one or several pattern edges are doubled, tripled or more and then positioned within the embroidery hoop. In order
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    hoop. 8. Touch OK to close the window and save the settings. The Move design icon remains active if selected. 9. Touch the Insert icon (D) to double the stitch pattern edge. 10. Use position in the hoop. 14. Touch Zoom In icon (G) to enlarge the picture. The function Move design icon remains
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    whole combination. On the screen, you can find two scroll bars. Use the scroll bars to "move" the enlarged combination within the visible hoop area. Touch a scroll bar with your fingertip and drag upwards or downwards depending on what part of the combination you want to see. Drag downwards to see
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    The creative Data Manager The creative Data Manager organizes your Pfaff creative 2170's stitches/designs. Here you can work with stitches/designs, sewing A sequences, embroidery combinations, personal menus and the C patchwork program. Stitches/designs, sewing sequences, embroidery
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    Rename and Move data such as stitches or sewing sequences. Copying data General: You can duplicate data or data records from the machine, a creative memory card or a creative card and save them to another memory or a creative memory card. 4. Touch Copy, the 03 design is copied to the directory EMBR
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    in the creative Data Manager. Delete (B) Use this function to delete a selected stitch/design, sewing sequence or embroidery combination. B for your stitches/designs/sequences/combinations/programs and personal menus. • This is possible in the machine as well as on creative cards. A window
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    and the machine is ready to sew. • If you select the Patchwork program, the processing menu for the program appears and the machine is ready to sew.This function can be carried out in both fields. • Touch ESC to close the window and automatically return to the Creative Data Manager. Embroidery 5:39
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    sewing machine. You can transfer ESQ files between your sewing machine and your computer. Emboidery files - .EMB The embroidery files are saved as EMB-files. It contains the design information. Using the Hoop adapter You need a Hoop adapter to be able to use the following hoops: • the creative cap hoop
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    to the other end of the cable into one of the two card slots on your Pfaff creative 2170. Push the card in all the way until the black button extends from the machine. When connected this cable will allow you to transfer designs (with the 3D File Assistant) or update your Pfaff creative 2170. 5:41
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    marked line with the guide marks on the hoop. How to sew several embroideries after one another 1. If you want to sew several embroideries after one another, your Pfaff template will be a great help. Sew out your first embroidery design and remove the hoop from the embroidery unit. Put the template
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    embroidery design on the template, position the template on your fabric. Mark the hooping placement lines on the project with a fabric-marking pen. 3. Then, when hooping the fabric, match the marked line with the guide marks on the hoop. 4. Remove the template and put the hoop back into the machine
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    stabilizer The tear-away stabilizers are torn away after the design is stitched and are used for stable, woven fabrics such as denim, woven cotton or blends, linen etc. When pulling the stabilizer from the embroidery you should always support the stitching. Iron-on stabilizer Iron-on stabilizers are
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    your fabric. Needles The needle plays an important role when embroidering. The final embroidery result depends on whether you are using the right needle, if the needle is clean and not damaged or blunt. The normal needle size for embroidering is 80. Make sure that you change needles often and that
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    lower the speed and use the vertical spool pin. Place the thread on a spool holder using a felt pad and use a metallic needle. Bobbin thread When embroidering you should use a special bobbin thread. The bobbin thread is thinner than normal sewing thread and prevents embroidery build-ups on the
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    embroidery All cutwork embroideries are marked with an A in Pfaff creative cards/cds design booklets. To embroider cutwork designs, place a stabilizer underneath the fabric and hoop all layers. Start embroidering. A straight stitch outline is stitched around the cutwork design. When the machine
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    BUILT IN DESIGNS
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    Design L01 Width: 238.8 mm 9,4 inch Height: 213,9 mm 8,4 inch A - Color 1 Stitches: 2237 Estimated embroidery time B - Color 1 L01B L01A 5:50
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    75% 5:51
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    Design L02 Width: 111,8 mm 4.4 inch Height: 145,5 mm 5,7 inch Stitches: 13690 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 4 5 5:52
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    Design L03 Width: 72,9 mm 2,87 inch Height: 219,6 mm 8,7 inch Stitches: 9741 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 4 5:53
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    Design L04 Width: 78,3 mm 3,1 inch Height: 221,1 mm 8,7 inch Stitches: 8781 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 4 ≠ 5 ≠ 5:54
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    Design L05 Width: 135,4 mm 5,32 inch Height: 141,1 mm 5,55 inch Stitches: 4607 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 5:55
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    Design L06 Width: 122,3 mm 4,8 inch Height: 188,6 mm 7,4 inch Stitches: 11575 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 l 2 " 3 5 " 6 7 4 8 l l " 5:56
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    S Design L07 Width: 30,4 mm 1,2 inch Height: 173,1 mm 6,8 inch Stitches: 18285 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 S 5:57
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    Design M01 Width: 127,3 mm 5,0 inch Height: 127,3 mm 5,01 inch Stitches: 9062 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 4 5:58
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    Design M02 Width: 127,0 mm 5,0 inch Height: 116,5 mm 4,6 inch Stitches: 8106 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 4 5:59
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    Design M03 Width: 115,7 mm 4,56 inch Height: 125,7 mm 4,96 inch Stitches: 10465 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * Use 30 wt thread. 5:60
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    Design M04 Width: 107,0 mm 4,21 inch Height: 107,0 mm 4,21 inch Color 1 Stitches: 1280 Estimated embroidery time 5:61
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    Design M05 Width: 124,8 mm 4,92 inch Height: 124,2 mm 4,89 inch Color 1 Stitches: 1961 Estimated embroidery time 5:62
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    Design M06 Width: 63,4 mm 2,5 inch Height: 102,9 mm 4,05 inch Stitches: 7565 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 4 u u 5:63
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    Design M07 Width: 108,4 mm 4,3 inch Height: 112,3 mm 4,4 inch Stitches: 14061 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5:64
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    Design S01 Width: 55,4 mm 2,2 inch Height: 37,0 mm 1,5 inch Stitches: 2722 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 4 5:65
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    S Design S02 Width: 28,9 mm 1,14 inch Height: 33,4 mm 1,30 inch Stitches: 2191 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 Design S03 Width: 75,9 mm 2,99 inch Height: 64,4 mm 2,52 inch Stitches: 5917 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 fi 4 S fi 5:66
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    S Design S04 Width: 18,1 mm 0,71 inch Height: 29,5 mm 1,15 inch Stitches: 1452 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 3 Design S05 Width: 56,8 mm 2,24 inch Height: 67,8 mm 2,67 inch Stitches: 5835 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 ≠ 2 3 fi 4 ≠ 5:67
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    time Color 1 * * For durable buttonholes, use regular sewing thread as top and bobbin thread. Design S08 Width: 29,5 mm 1,16 inch Height: 4,8 mm 0,19 inch Stitches: 225 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 * * For durable buttonholes, use regular sewing thread as top and bobbin thread. 5:68
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    52,4 mm 2,05 inch Height: 11,3 mm 0,43 inch Stitches: 318 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 Design S10 Width: 41,7 mm 1,64 inch Height: 26,0 mm 1,02 inch Stitches: 731 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2* * For durable buttonholes, use regular sewing thread as top and bobbin thread. 5:69
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    Monograms 1. Height: 17 mm 0,66 inch Pouty 1 2. Height: 28 mm 1,10 inch 3. Height: 42 mm 1,65 inch Times New Roman 2 3 5:70
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    MAINTENANCE
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    down at the front until you hear it snap in place. Before you start sewing, check that the needle plate is lying flat. Note: Lower the feed dogs the feed dogs and hook area with the brush. • Clean the sewing machine after every 10 - 15 hours of operation. Cleaning the window Wipe the window with a
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    lead cord and the foot control plug from the machine. • Remove the accessory tray. The light bulb is located inside the sewing machine near Important: Use a light bulb as indicated on the left side of the machine, 12 V max 5 W. Insert the bulb in the light bulb changer. Guide the Pfaff dealer. 6:3
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    if...? In this chapter you are suggested solutions if you have a problem with your creative 2170. For further information please contact your Pfaff dealer who will be pleased to help you. Sewing Problem/Cause Remedy The machine skips stitches Did you insert the needle properly? Did you insert
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    Insert a needle with a larger eye (System 130N). Insert a new needle. Use the right needle size. Push the needle fully upwards with its flat side facing the back. Check how the machine is threaded. Change the thread. Non-original Parts and Accessories The warranty does not cover any defect or damage
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    sew 3:16 manual buttonhole 3:16 programmed buttonhole 3:16 sensormatic buttonhole guide 3:15 tips 3:18 with gimp thread 3:17 Buttons sewing on buttons 3:19 C Carrying case Cleaning Color changing Context menu in embroidery Contrast of the screen Correct top tension Creative Assistant
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    move the design within the hoop 5:20 multi-color embroidery 5:19 one color embroidery 5:20 positioning of designs in the hoop 5:22-5:23 remove the hoop 5:13 selecting a design 5:16-5:17 speed 5:9 window 5:2 Embroidery template how to use 5:42-5:43 Embroidery unit connecting 5:12
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    5:9 1:7-1:18 5:26 2:16 5:11 3:7 1:12 2:4 6:3 M Machine Assistant 2:17 Machine overview 1:14 Maintenance 6:1-6:5 Main Menu 3:7 Main switch 2:3 MAXI stitches Hoop 5:8 Move icon 5:5 Move the design within the hoop 5:20 Multi-color embroidery 5:19 N Needle changing 2:7 threading
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    color embroidery Operating Instructions Overlock stitches closed overlock stitch closed with edge thread open overlock stitch P Parts of the creative 2170 Parts of the embroidery hoop Parts of the embroidery unit Patchwork Patchwork program create a new Pattern start Personal menu Piecing the quilt
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    sewing sewing Maxi stitches Twin needle, threading Twin needle Pintucks 5:5, 5:33-5:34 1:8 4:11-4:15 5:4 3:11 4:3 3:11 3:14 1:4-1:6 3:5, 4:20-4:21 4:21 4:20 6:11 2:14 2:15 5:46 2:3 5:9 3:2 2:13, 3:11 3:14 3:12 3:5, 3:12 3:7 3:6, 3:24 3:24 3:24 2:15 4:23 U Undo pattern re-sort Update your machine
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    x d) Weight Nominal voltage (reversible) Power consumption Sewing lamp Sewing speed (max and min) Stitching width Stitching length the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design. Such modifications,
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