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  • Pfaff expression 2034 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    Instruction manual $ PFRFF'\. £4 1• pcM a
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    area, such as threading needle, changing needle threading bobbin, or changing presser foot etc. • Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when makirn any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. • Never drop or
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    unique advantages. Your new sewing machine can take any material in its stride and will sew through thick and thin for you. It features the very latest in design and technology, and this instruction book is just as uncomplicated as your PFAFF sewing machine, It applies both to the 2046 model and to
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    85 85 102 65 92 D Darning, automatic darning (model 2046) 62 Darning, sewing on patches 59, 62-63 Decorative sewing, general notes 84 Decorative stitches, Quilt Expression 2046 10 Decorative stitches, Expression 2034 11 E Elastic utility stitches Electrical connection Eyelet embroidery
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    threader, Integrated Needle, changing Needle, threading Needle/bobbin thread tension Non-elastic/elastic stitches Non-stick fancy stitch foot for leather 0 Overlock stitches P Parts of the sewing machine (2046) Parts of the sewing machine (2034) Patchwork and quilting "Pattern start' 'Pattern start
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    Utility stitches Expression 2034 I Ei
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    Expression 2034 Il . 4=31 II 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 ách t4o 14 Decorative elastic stitch 15 Quilting, applique or pinstitching ; For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as leathers and terry cloth. For handlook quilt and sewing with elastic thread in
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    28 Base plate 29 Removable accessory tray I (lunsity/balance controls) 30 Presser foot holder with presser foot 31 Integrated dual feed/IDT I i ,u ig handle 32 Integrated needle threader Hdndwheel 33 'Reverse sewing" button / "M" button 34 Threading slots 8 Cursor buttons 35 Needle
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    rinicai section Parts of the sewing machine t (model 2034) t 1 -1+ button A (stitch width/pattern width controls) 27 Slide for lowering the feed dog 28 Base plate F 2 -1+ button B (stitch length/pattern length 29 Removable accessory tray F controls) 30 Presser foot holder with presser
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    Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the carrying case. Lid Open the folding lid (44) upwards. PFAFF rtH < h+4tIO flflfl UU: __\ '- The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid. The appropriate
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    the master switch (13) is switched on (switch function I) the sewing lamp lights up and program No. 1 is indicated in the Expression window. The sewing machine is now ready to function. '0" = OFF "I" = ON Voltage switch 220V... 240VI12OV The sewing machine is set to the mains voltage for Europe 220
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    and open the lid upwards and towards you. Arranging the accessories The standard accessories are marked with numbers. Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of the accessory tray. I I 'U A I t iT Accessories 2034/2046 (see also pages 96-97) 20 I I I S I 4. &Uaa4 arnas at.4 Ta
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    ItI..,I II IRctI LILR i Removing the accessory tray (free arm) In order to sew using the free arm, swing the accessory tray I to the left and lift it upwards out of the hole. When replacing the tray, make sure it is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine. :ae aa ; 843 652 882 872
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    the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the spool holder. To obtain frut movement of the thread and hold the thread spool firmly, fit I spool cap of the right size for the thread spool. Threading Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counterclockwise through
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    1 2 : 2048 27o 2$o Winding from the second spool holder Insert the second spool holder in the hole provided. Threading Thread as shown on page 22. Switch on the master switch Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be
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    bobbin case out of the machine. Release the latch and take the empty bobbin out of the bobbin case. EEEmE Thread tension For the best sewing work; Bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric: The needle thread tension is too tight The thread tension must be corrected. Top thread
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    spring B until it rests in the opening (see arrow). Check: When you pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise. -c Inserting the bobbin case Lift latch E and push the bobbin case fully onto pin C of the sewing hook. Opening D of the bobbin case must face upwards. Check: Pull the bobbin
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    2046 Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front. Place the thread thread must be pulled into the take-up lever from left to right Pass the thread downwards in the right-hand threading slot. Pull the thread from the side behind one of the two thread guides D. A To thread
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    needle easier and quicker. use the PFAFF Integrated Needle threader. Lower the presser foot. Press the threader down with the handle. Threader hook R swivels through the needle eye. Place the thread over hook 0 and under the thread hook R and hold the end of the thread taut. Reduce the pressure so
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    the end of the needle thread, press the foot control so the needle moves down and up. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. I I 5 V 1 S Bobbin thread Close the bobbin door (46) and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left Thread cutter Pull the thread from the back to
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    Press the front part of the presser foot upwards and at the same time the rear part downwards until it disengages pFAFF Check: Please check that the presser toot is properly attached by raising the presser foot lifter. Setting the needle thread tension Set the required amount of the needle thread
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    even when the machine is fully threaded. Raise the presser toot lifter (51) to the top position. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser C 11 1* - I I- - Guide the thread to the right under thread guide C. Wind the beginning of the thread several times around the bobbin in a clockwise
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    each to the left and right sides of tension disk B. Continue threading in the usual manner, making sure the threads do not become twisted together. Pull the threads right and left into the thread guide and thread the needles (for additional details, see "Decorative stitches with the twin needle
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    The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF provides the ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the striped fabrics. The IDT keeps all layers of quilt projects aligned to prevent stretching of the top layers. 32
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    ) down until it engages. Disengaging the lOT Hold the Dual Feed with two fingers at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT (31) down, then pull it away from you and release the IDT slowly upward. Stripes and plaids match perfectly due to the even feed of the material to be sewn. 33
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    inica section w Lowering the teed dog t For certain sewing work such as tree-motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be cleaned, the feed dog has to be lowered. Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dog. Push slide A to the left. To
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    the Expression window 36 Stitch selection 36 Bobbin thread monitor (model 2046) 37 Altering pattern sizes 37 Altering the stitch width/needle position 38 4ltering the pattern th/stitch length 38, 39 A1ring the pattern tenØVstitch density 39 Sa1ate 40 jnfobutton/reverse sewing button
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    ving functions Adjusting the contrast on the Expression window The contrast setting in the window may be changed = in descending order Model 2034: > in ascending order
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    functions Bobbin thread monitor (model 2046) If the bobbin is nearing its end [2 ¼ yd (2 m)-3 1/4 yd (3 m)], or there is no thread on the bobbin, the bobbin symbol appears in the window. The symbol disappears after a full bobbin is inserted and you start to sew again. Altering stitches Adjust the
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    Ning functions - 1. 9 I Altering the stitch width t The selected stitch can be sewn in various widths, a ; zigzag stitch No. 3. p Altering the needle position Straight stitch No. 1, stitch No. 2 and stitch No. 11 can be sewn in any of 13 different needle positions. Press -1+ button A to move
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    '9" 9 '9" I Sewing functions Altering the stitch length The stitch length of a stitch can be altered using +1button B. Altering the pattern length The pattern length of decorative stitches
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    with a '0 after it in the bottom right-hand corner of the Expression window. This symbol indicates that the balance can be altered on this stitch setting is '0". With -1+ button C you can change the reverse feed of the machine from -9 to (+)9. In the minus range the stitches are sewn shorter, and
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    the IDT, lower the feed dogs, page number of the info menu. Reverse sewing This button has several functions: when pressed, will reverse sew 9 • for permanent reverse press this button before starting to sew, the machine sews in reverse until you press the button again (2046) manual finish
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    the Expression window. With these buttons you can choose between 'tie-off" at the beginning and/or the end of a stitch, set "needle up/down", "sew slow" and "pattern mirror". Tie-oft button (36) When you press this button before starting to sew, the symbol appears in the window. Once the machine
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    functions "Lock" button "Pattern mirror" button: (39) 4t You can safeguard your sewing machine against the unintentional selection of another sewing program or another pattern sequence by means of the "lock" button. Switching on the "lock" button: Press the button until the locking symbol appears
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    position or the width of a stitch, the twin needle warning will appear in the window. This symbol indicates that a twin needle cannot be used to sew the stitch at the currently set width. I t t Reduce the pattern width until the warning symbol disappears. The stitch may now be sewn with a twin
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    I sewing runcuons Formation of the stitches The stitch formation varies. Some patterns are the right side of the stitch, regardless of any changes in width. Note: Do not use a twin needle to sew patterns that are formed from one side! Do not use a twin needle if this symbol in the window lights up
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    Stitch Sequences Stitch sequences 48 Buttons for the stitch sequence 49 Storing stitches 49, 50 Deleting from the stitch sequence 50 Inserting into the stitch sequence 51 Deleting a stitch sequence 51 Deleting all M-memories 52 Changing a stitch within a sequence 52 "Pattern start"
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    14). Once you have entered the stitch sequence, can start to sew immediately. All stitches that you have been sewn are automatically the machine's memory even stored and remain after you switch off in the machine. Tip: In order to sew a stitch sequence once, press the tie-ott button (36) when
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    cursor .. must be in front of the pattern where the stitch is to be inserted (the position of the tip of the cursor). Select the new stitch and store it using the m+ button (14). After having inserted the stitch, the cursor moves to the position of the inserted stitch. Inserting a pattern
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    . e 'A" Tip: Use the "needle up/down" button to easily pivot at collar points. e I Sewing in zippers - 1 There are directions different included ways to sew in zippers. Follow the with your pattern for best results. tFpwioattehfortieelteerltatnhshicartsenliehelgosrehref1tsdytr3tf
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    before trying it on. When you press the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time. Press the foot control again for each stitch. • Lower the teed dog and disengage the IDT. • Place the fabric under the presser foot. • Sew one stitch, then move the fabric the required amount to the
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    • Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide B. • When the needle swings into the told it should catch a small amount of fabric, If the stitches are visible on the right side, adjust edge guide B by turning adjusting screw A. P P P Elastic blind hem stitch -
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    produces a highly elastic and decorative seam. This stitch can be used for T-shirt hems and with decorative threads on denim. • Fold up a hem the correct width. • Topstitch the hem from the right side, or thread the top with decorative thread and sew. Tip: Lower needle thread tension tor decorative
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    4 to add elastic to pajamas. skirts and sportswear. • To create a waistband, finish the top edge of the garment. • Cut elastic to comfortably fit around waist. • Sew the ends of the elastic together. • Divide the garment edge and elastic into quarters. Stretch the elastic to fit the fabric
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    holes, tears and damaged areas. If the area is only slightly damaged, sew over it with several rows of stitching until it is well covered. For back side of your repair. Sewing-on patches - 4 The best way to repair larger holes is to patch the damaged area with a new piece of fabric. • Cut
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    2034 and 2046 provide a and the pin of the guides the fabric guide of the foot presser foot accessories), this stitch can be used for open-knit and heavy knit fabrics. Garments can be joined effortlessly with this stitch. Tip: To prevent the seam from stretching while sewing, overcast a woolen thread
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    hole of the button. • Continue sewing on the button. The machine will complete the program for you. Sewing on buttons with shanks - 0 • sew it on as described above. • Remove the toothpick and pull the button and fabric apart. • Wrap the stem with sewing thread and knot it, Eyelets -84 (Model 2046
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    y stitches I Automatic darning -85 (Model 2046) Stitch 85 is for strengthening damaged areas of fabric and repairing tears. • Stitch over the damaged area at the requred length. I • Press the reverse button; the machine finishes sewing I the darning program and the darning length is saved.
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    tension is engaged for darning. • Lower the feed dog. * Draw up the bobbin thread and hold the threads when you start sewing. • Repair the damaged arealhole by guiding the fabric evenly forwards and backwards. The length of the seam is determined by the size of the hole. • When you have covered
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    . • When you are finished attaching the elastic thread, pull on the ends of the elastic threads to gather. The amount of gathering is determined by the amount you pull on the elastic thread. Secure all thread ends. Tip: Use the cording foot (special accessory) to help guide the elastic thread. 64
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    the right and left sides. Tip: To make guiding the fabric easier; use the bridging guide (special accessory). It is available in 3 mm and 5 mm widths. The hem fabric up to the stitching. Light-knit mending stitch - 21 (Model 2046) The light-knit mending stitch is a stretchy covering stitch. It is
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    inch /2 mm per fold). • Place the folded fabric edge under the hemmer and sew a few stitches to secure. • Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is scroll of the hemmer. fr • Lower the presser foot and while sewing, guide the fabric edge evenly into the hemmer. When roll-hemming, make sure
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    Select blind stitch No. 5 and mirror it with the "Pattern mirror" button • Tighten the needle thread tension to create a deeper shell tuck. • Finish the raw edge and press the seam allowance to the left. • While sewing, make sure the fabric runs under the presser foot at half of the foot width, and
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    Buttonholes General notes on buttonholes Inserting the buttonhole guide Inserting the buttonhole foot Types of button holes Fully automatic buttonhole Semi-automatic buttonhole! manual finish Manual buttonhole Buttonholes with gimp thread Tips for a perfect buttonhole 70 70 70 71 72 72-73 74 75 76
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    as velvet, plush, knitted fabrics and heavy knits. Your Expression offers you three ways of sewing a buttonhole: fully automatically • semi-automatically • manual Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole guide: Push the metal part of the buttonhole guide into the slot (between the two arrows) on the
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    stretch fabrics 3) Keyhole buttonhole No. 88 (No 61 on the model 2034) for jackets, coats and pants (trousers) 4) Round buttonhole No. 86 (only on model 2046) I for ladies' outer garments, especially blouses and dresses 71
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    density (-1+ button C). Sew as many buttonholes as you wish. Your Expression will I continue to sew the same size buttonhole Expression window, after you have touched reverse. This indicates a manual finish of the buttonhole is desired. Before the left side of the buttonhole ends, the machine
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    buttonholes will now be sewn automatically. Note: If the length or stitch density of a programrned buttonhole is changed, the programming is cance/led. Reprogramming with a new length value or a new density is required. 73
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    has been programmed Press the "reverse sewing" button one time after you have stitched the first bartack. The word "man" appears in the window. This indicates a manual finish of the buttonhole is desired. Before the left side of the buttonhole ends, the machine will slow down. When the left
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    on the clamp at the back of the presser foot. Guide the gimp thread along the foot at the side. Sew the right-hand seam of the buttonhole. After the machine sews the first few stitches of the curved end pull the gimp thread down from the clamp with a straight pin. Warning: The presser foot must
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    with water-soluble, tissue paper or other lightweight stabilizer. • Keyhole buttonholes are particularly stable and durable if a gimp thread is inserted while sewing (see "Keyhole buttonhole with gimp thread"). • Linen buttonholes are particularly dense and attractive if you use buttonhole twist
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    Quilting Patchwork and quilting 78 Piecing the quilt top 78 Quilt piecing 79 Stitch-in-the-Ditch 79 Antique Quilt Stitches 80 Tying the Quilt 81 Free Motion Stippling 81 Quilt Appliques 82
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    your Pfaff Expression. A quilt quilting foot. Sew the pieces together following the design instructions to piece the quilt top. The seam allowance of quilts Expression, e.g. with stitch 27 (11/2034) using monofilament thread on top and regular or decorative thread in the bobbin. When the quilting
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    ¼" seam. Sew the pieces together as required by the block chosen. These squares will then be sewn together and will form the top of the quilt. Tip: Use the ¼ 'foot (820211-096) as an easy guide for your quilting. Set your 2034/2046 for center needle straight stitch and engage the IDT Stitch-in-the
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    accomplished faster and -9 t I easier with the Pfaff Antique quilt stitches. • Use invisible (monofilament) thread in the needle. Use I a contrast or matching polyester or cotton thread in the bobbin. I • Set the needle thread tension to 7-9. • When you sew the stitch on the three layers of
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    together, but it also adds texture and interest to your quilt. Set your Expression for stippling with a Straight Stitch (1). Attach the darning foot. Lower the feed dog and set up your machine in the darning position. Prepare your quilt as explained in the Stitch-in-the-Ditch method. Practice
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    the applique to the block before the quilt is put together. I Set your Quilt Expression with stitch 3, stitch length 0.5. I stitch width 4-6 mm, presser foot 2. Adhere the applique piece to the block. Place stabilizer I behind the block and applique. Sew around the applique with the satin
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    Decorative sewing! Specialty techniques Genert tes pn decorattewing 4 4Ib$tq*ttem widtMendor c*dboØers a4 bdrs ombined borders using twin needle 85 Free-motion monograms 86 Free-
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    General notes on decorative sewing To enhance your own home textiles or garments your Expression 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 the
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    any width by combining different decorative stitches. Rayon embroidery threads give shiny, smooth stitching results and come in many colors and weights. Place stabilizer under fabric. Mark the center of your fabric with a fabric marking pen! pencil. Sew stitch 69 (model 2034 stitch 50); stitch width
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    follow your traced lines. L Do not forget to use the darning position. Knot the threads on the back of your project and remove the stabilizers. The remaining water-soluble stabilizer will dissolve in water. TIP: Sewing at a medium to fast speed will allow you to move the fabric more slowly, and
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    [Decorative sewing/Specia[tytechniqu Free-motion embroidery These striking embroidery designs can easily be sewn with your Expression. Set your Expression as for free-motion monograms. Draw the outline of the embroideries on fabric where you want to stitch them. Follow the instructions and tips for
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    achieve great effects by adjusting the size of a wide zigzag stitch. Manual change/ Regular pattern • Place stabilizer under fabric. • Set needle thread tension to 3. Select the zigzag stitch needle position (stitch 11/2046, 12/2034). Pressing the I. 4 Pattern mirror button" (39) will change
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    Manual change/Irregular pattern • Place stabilizer under fabric. • Set needle thread tension to 3. Select zigzag stitch 11/2046, 12/2034 for motifs with a right or left needle position or zigzag stitch 3 for motifs with a center needle I position. ,d Set stitch length to 0.2 - 0.3 mm. I •
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    of the classic linen buttonhole. I • Select stitch No. 11/2046. 12/2034. • Press the tie-off button three times. A Sew the first side of the buttonhole to the desired length. I • When sewing the bartacks, make sure that you sew three zigzag stitches at full length. This guarantees that
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    a perfect densely stitched seam with the applique foot (special accessories). The special cutout on the sole allows the extra thickness base fabric and iron securely. Stitch around all appliqués with appliqué stitch (No. 28/2046, 15/2034) or with a narrow, satin-stitch zigzag, stitch width 2 - 4 mm
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    • Sew slowly. • Use foot No. 2. • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • You can embroider on Aida cloth as used for hand cross-stitching. The length and width of the cross-stitches of your Expression can be altered depending on the count/size of the Aida cloth squares. • Use decorative threads to
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    linens and blouses. Using an eyelet plate (special accessory) and various utility and decorative stitches beautiful embroidery • Place the presser foot lifter in the darning position. • Pull up the bobbin thread and hold it for the first few stitches. • Stitch around the cut with zigzag pattern
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    your Expression, various techniques can be applied. I I I ,,* ,,,. n.., 4*' *w TradAtional hemstitching • Use stitches No. 24, 25 and 26 to create lovely hemstitched holes. • Sew the appropriate program on a piece of test fabric. I For pulled thread hemstitching: • Count the threads of
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    ) 96-97 Special accessory table 98-99 Felling Foot/Appliqué Foot 100 "ck Foot 101 Cording Foot/Gathering Foot 102 Knit-Edge Foot/Ruffler Attachment 103 1/4 inch Quilting Foot 104 Free-motion Quilt Foot/ Bias Binder 105 Pintuck Foot with Decorative Stitch Guide 106 Non-stick Maxi
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    cessories and needles Presser feet (normal accessories) Standard Presser Foot with IDT 820250-096 Fancy Stitch Foot with IDT 820253-096 Fancy Stitch Foot 820278-096 Blindhem/Overlock Foot 820256-096 96 Zipper Foot with IDT 820248-096 I Buttonhole Foot I 820295-096 L I Darning Foot 820243-096
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    _______ Accessories ana neeai Edge Guide/Quilting Guide 820251-096 Buttonhole Guide 820294-096 Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer 820292-096 L17 I Second spool holder Seam ripper Brush Oil 93-033 063-44/000 99-053 016-
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    stick Foot with IDT Non-stick Decorative Stitch Foot Non-stick Maxi-stitch Embroidery Foot Circular Embroidery Guide 820234-096 820273-096 820274-096 820220-096 820221 -096 820249-096 820216-096 820240-096 820239-096 820277-096 820246-096 For top-stitching seams, quilting and sewing very light and
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    For oversewing decorative threads For topstitching narrow edges, sewing lace or second fabric edge to main fabric and stitch-in-the-ditch quilting For quilt and embroidery work For all sewing work For quilt work I lie following pages contain application examples of some special accessory feet. 99
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    be placed fully under the presser foot. • Sew along the folded edge with a straight stitch. work area. Stitch over all contours with a narrow satin stitch zigzag. Make sure that the needle sews over the outer edge so that no fraying occurs later. Stitch: 3 Stitch length: 0.35 Stitch width: 1.5-4.0
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    pintuck blade (special accessory) on the front edge of the needle plate. The pintuck blade pre-shapes the fabric prior to sewing and produces a sewing machine provides space for the gimp thread while sewing. Feed the gimp thread under the work support so that it does not become knotted during sewing
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    medium pearl thread with a thread of a the top through the toot cutout. • Hold the top fabric slightly taut while sewing. The harder you pull, the greater the gathering effect you achieve. • Be sure to guide the fabric edges evenly through the foot. different color Stitch 11/2046 Stitch length
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    sewing over a wool thread, pulled slightly taut into the seam. This will give the seam additional strength and keep it from stretching out of shape. Stitch: 16/2046 Stitch buy the ruffler from your PFAFF dealer, full operating instructions are included. Stitch 1 Stitch length: 3 Tension: 3-5 103
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    fabric layers In traditional quilting the three layers of fabric are joined with small hand stitches. This hand-stitched look can be accomplished faster and easier with the sewing machine (stitch 27/2046 11/2034). • Use invisible (monofilament) thread in the needle. Use a contrast or complementary
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    foot in combination with the straight stitch is of your well quilt suited for free-motion quilting. The three layers are guided manually during free-motion quilting. The faster you sew, the more consistent and uniform your stitches will become. Try this technique out first on a test piece
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    the two needles (see page 31). Set the needle thread tension tight (4 5) and sew one pintuck (see also page 83) with or without gimp thread. Place the first pintuck under the groove in the extended guide. Sew a second pintuck. The second pintuck will automatically be spaced to allow a decorative
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    Attach the 7/9 Hole Cord Foot with IDT. • Sew over the threads with a stitch and thread of your choice. Tip: Pearl thread or embroidery twist is we/I suited foot and guide under the foot and to the back. • Attach the couching/braiding foot to the machine. Select a stitch and decorative thread of your
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    foot holder. Stabilize your fabric. • Place the center marked point of your fabric directly below the rubber point of the embroidery guide. • Select the desired decorative stitch and begin sewing. • Change the radius with every new circle by loosening the screw and sliding the circular embroidery
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    row. For circles you must work from the outsicie inwards. • When using heavier threads. you should select a slightly longer stitch length. Always sew a test seam first. When you have finished, pull the work carefully from the machine by holding the last loops, If you pull too quickly, you will pull
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    goatskin leathers Imitation leathers, plastic materials, plastic sheeting and oil cloth. Topstitched seams with buttonhole silk or No. 30/3 synthetic thread, metallic thread Effective hemstitching on heavily dressed materials, organdy, glass cambric Micro-fiber woven fabrics Topstitched seams for
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    Accessories and needles 130/705 H-ZWI Size: 80 130/705 H-ZWI Size: 80 Size: 90 Size: 100 2.5 mm 2.5 mm 2.5 mm 2.5 mm 3.0 mm 1.6 mm 2,0 mm 2.5 mm 3.0 mm 4.0 mm normal pintucks normal pintucks wide pintucks extra wide pintucks topstitch hem for knits Fancy patterns with twin needles Before sewing
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    I I I I
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    Iv I Maintenance Changing the needle plate Cleaning and oiling Changing the light bulb Sewing pro1ems and their solutions 114 114 115 116-117
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    the brush. • Apply only one drop of oil to the area in the hook shown above. The machine otherwise requires no maintenance and must not be oiled at any other points. • Clean and oil the sewing machine every 10- 15 hours of operation. Cleaning the display Wipe the display with a soft, lint-free
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    the light bulb • Switch off the main switch. Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control plug from the machine. • Remove the accessory tray. The light bulb is located inside the sewing machine near the needle threader. Bulb removal Push the bulb remover, as shown in the figure, up as far as
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    Sewing problems and their solutions p ProbnVCause The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. Wrong needle is in use. Needle is bent or blunt. The machine is not properly threaded. Needle is too small for thread. Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the back. Use needle
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    i.'..a ,...... Problem/Cause The machine does not machine is running with difficulty I late are thread remnants in the hook ways. Remove the threads when the machine is cleaned or is transported (display is illegible or dark) Switch off the machine on completion of the sewing operation and
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    speed Stitching width Stitching length Presser foot lift Max. presser foot height Needle system Package contents Sewing machine Carrying case Foot control Lead cord Accessories Instruction manual 408 x 290 x 187 mm 8.3 kg 120 V / 220 ... 240 V 75 W 12 V/max. 5W max. 950 stitches/mm mm. 80 stitches
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