Pfaff hobby 1032 Owner's Manual

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  • Pfaff hobby 1032 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    hobby 1022 1032 1042 Instruction manual
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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 making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. • Never drop or
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    manual is to follow. Before you start sewing, please take the time to read these instructions carefully. It is certainly time well spent, and is the best way to find out just what your machine can do and make full use of all its features. If you have any further questions, just ask your Pfaff
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    sewing machine hobby 1042 1 Thread guide 2 Bobbin winder tension 3 Needle thread tension 4 Adjustment field 5 Spool holder 6 Bobbin winder 7 Handwheel 8 Stitch pattern chart with presser foot 9 Pattern adjustment button 10 Reverse key 11 Connection bushing 12 Master switch 13 Detachable work support
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    Parts of the sewing machine hobby 1022 and 1032 1 Thread guide 2 Bobbin winder tension 3 Needle thread tension 4 Adjustment field 5 Spool holder 6 Bobbin winder 7 Handwheel 8 Stitch pattern chart with presser foot 9 Pattern adjustment button 10 Reverse key 11 Connection bushing 12 Master switch 13
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    stitch 40 29 General sewing aids 25 C Changing the needle 20 Changing the sewing lamp 63 Cleaning and oiling 62 Closed overlock stitch 32 Control panel 21 Cording foot 57 D Darning 42 Detachable work support 11 Drawing up the bobbin thread 18 E Edge guide 26 Elastic blind
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    16-17 Threading the needle thread 16 Topstitching 26 Traditional embroidery techniques 49 Troubleshooting 64 Twin needle 38 W Winding the bobbin 12-13 S Safety notes 2 Serging with the blind stitch foot 28 Serging with the zigzag stitch 27 Setting utility stitches 22 Sewing feet
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    hobby - Sewing for fun hobby 1022 - Stitch chart For these programs the stitch length can be set anywhere between 0 and 4 mm with the aid of the stitch length adjustment button (30). Program B C Name Buttonhole A3, A4/2, A1 Straight stitch needle position middle Straight stitch needle position
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    hobby - Sewing for fun hobby 1032 - Stitch chart For these programs the stitch length can be set anywhere between 0 and 4 mm with the aid of the stitch length adjustment button (30). Program B C D Name Buttonhole A3 A4/2 A1 Straight stitch needle position middle Straight stitch needle position
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    hobby - Sewing for fun hobby 1042 - Stitch chart For these programs the stitch length can be set anywhere between 0 and 4 mm with the aid of the stitch length adjustment button (30). To alter the stitch width from 0 to 5, use the stitch width adjustment button (32). Program A Name Buttonhole
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    Operating the machine Bobbin winding Bobbin case Changing the needle Changing the presser foot Control panel Detachable work support Drawing up the bobbin thread Electrical connection Free arm Lowering the feed dog Needle thread tension Presser bar lifter Reverse serging Setting the utility stitches
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    V 10 120 V Electrical connection Connect the plug of the foot pedal to the connection bushing (11) on the sewing machine and the electrical socket. The sewing speed is regulated by pressing the foot pedal. For this sewing machine has to be used foot controller TJC-211 (220-240V) or TJC-150 (120V
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    machine Accessory compartment The accessory compartment is found underneath the detachable work support (13), that has to be opened. Organizing the accessories Place the enclosed accessories into the accessory compartment. Removing the detachable work support /free arm In order to be able to sew
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    (5) up and place a spool on it. Place the thread clockwise into the bobbin winder tension (2) and run it to the bobbin. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin several times. Turn the master switch (12) on and press the foot pedal. Let go of the thread after a few revolutions. As soon as the
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    over itself on the way to the bobbin. Winding a bobbin through the needle It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is threaded. Raise the presser bar lifter (26) to the top position. Pull the thread underneath the presser foot. Pull the thread upward through the left-hand threader slot
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    out the empty bobbin. Thread tension In order to achieve a perfect seam appearance and durability make sure the needle tension is correctly adjusted, so that the thread interlace is not visible on both sides of the fabric. The following is valid for general sewing work: Thread interlace is visible
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    machine Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A and then under tension spring B so that it rests in the opening (see arrow). Inserting the bobbin case Lift latch D and push the bobbin case fully onto pin E of the sewing
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    the machine Threading the needle thread CA Switch off the master switch (12). Pull the spool holder (5) up and mount the thread. Raise the presser bar lifter (26). Turn the handwheel until the take-up lever (28) is at its highest position. Thread by following the steps A to E. Tip: All the thread
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    Operating the machine Threading the needle Thread the needle thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. Presser bar lifter The presser foot is raised and lowered with the presser bar lifter (26). 17
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    Operating the machine Drawing up the bobbin thread Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at its highest position and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. Bobbin thread Close the hook
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    Operating the machine Removing the presser foot Switch off the master switch (12). Raise the needle to its highest position. Press the front of the presser foot up and the rear of the presser foot down until it disengages from the presser foot holder (20). Attaching the presser foot Place the
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    and tighten the Àxing screw (23) Àrmly. Setting the needle thread tension Set the required amount of the needle thread tension (3) using the markings on the tension dial. The normal setting for sewing is 4-5. For embroidery and buttonhole sewing between 2 and 3. (See page 15) AB Lowering the
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    control panel of your sewing machine. The various programs are selected using the stitch pattern adjustment button (9) on the left. With the adjustment button (30) on the right (hobby 1022, 1032) or in the middle (hobby 1042) you can adjust the stitch length, the buttonhole density and the stretch
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    All stitch patterns that you can sew with your machine are illustrated in the stitch pattern chart (8). Using the stitch pattern adjustment button (9) you the optimum stitch length. Setting fancy stitches (model 1042 only) Using the stitch pattern adjustment button (9) select the fancy stitches
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    " symbol Between the numbers 0 and 1 you will Ànd the "buttonhole" symbol. This area is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonholes. The closer you turn the dial to 0, the denser the stitch becomes. Setting stretch stitches (models 1032, 1042) All of the stitches on the darker background are
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    Stitch width adjustment button (model 1042) With the stitch width adjustment button (32) you can inÀnitely adjust the width from 0 to 5 mm. The required width appears in the adjustment Àeld (31). Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing key (10) is pressed. 24
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    Utility stitches and practical sewing Buttonholes Darning Elastic stitches Gathering General sewing aids Hemming with the twin needle Lace work Non-elastic stitches Overlock stitches Roll hemming Sewing on buttons Shell edging Smocking Zippers 33-37 42-43 28, 30-31 40-41 26 38 47 27 32 46 29 48 39
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    Utility stitches and practical sewing Needle thread tension In order to achieve a perfectly sewn seam, the needle thread tension must be correctly adjusted. The normal setting for utility stitches is in the range from 4 to 5. Check the tension using a wide zigzag stitch. The thread interlace must be
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    stitch C. Model 1042: Select stitch C or select stitch B. You can inÀnitely alter the needle position from 0/left to 5/center with the stitch width adjustment button (32). Tip: Blind stitch foot no. 3 is particularly suitable for serging thin materials. While sewing, the thread passes over the
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    for invisible hems; sewing by Use blind stitch foot no. 3. • Fold the hem width inwards. • Lay the hem back outwards so that the hem edge protrudes by about 1 cm. • Lay the fabric underneath the presser foot so that the crease line runs along the red guide. • The needle should only catch one thread
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    the fabric and the button apart. • Wrap the shank with the sewing thread and knot it. Model 1042 Select stitch D and set the stitch width adjustment button (32) at "4". • Turn the handwheel towards you and position the button so the needle enters the left hole in the button. • Lower the presser bar
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    Utility stitches and practical sewing Stitch B stretch (models 1032 and 1042 only) Stretch triple straight stitch Use this program for all seams which require a high level of durability: e.g. crotch seams. Stitch D stretch (models 1032 and 1042 only) Stretch triple zigzag The stretch triple zigzag
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    Stitch E Because of its high elasticity, this stitch is used for sewing on elastic band, e.g. on underwear; skirt, trouser sewn onto the prepared edge with the elastic stitch. Honeycomb stitch models 1032 and 1042 E stretch The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decorative hem which is very suitable
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    , the hobby models 1032 and 1042 offer overlock stitches which sew two fabric layers together and serge simultaneously. They are more elastic than normal seams, very durable and easy and fast to sew. Tip: We recommend using blind stitch foot no. 3 when sewing overlock seams. It guides particularly
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    fed more efÀciently by the machine and buttonholes are much easier to sew. Embroidery and darning threads are particularly good for sewing attractive seams. Using a fabric marker or pin, mark the starting points of the buttonholes and always sew a test buttonhole Àrst. Note (models 1022 and 1032
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    setting C (left needle position) and sew a few tying off stitches. • Cut open the buttonhole with the aid of a pair of scissors or a slitting knife. Linen buttonhole with gimp thread To sew especially durable buttonholes, e.g. on sportswear, we recommend using a gimp thread. On elastic materials
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    sewing 1 step buttonhole (model 1042) For the 1 step buttonhole, the size of the buttonhole is automatically determined by placing the button in the special buttonhole foot R. Buttons with a diameter up to 2.5 cm (1ß) can be placed in the button holder of the buttonhole foot. Set the machine
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    lever (24) downward. • Place the garment underneath the presser foot. Lower the buttonhole foot. • Sew slowly and stop the machine at the starting point, when the buttonhole has been completed. The front bartack and the left buttonhole seam are sewn Àrst and then the rear bartack and the right
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    the stitch pattern adjustment button to "A". • The machine is now ready to sew the next buttonhole. • Once you have completed sewing all the buttonholes, push the buttonhole lever (24) upward as far as it will go. • By pulling the bobbin thread, bring the needle thread to the underside of the fabric
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    a spool on each of the spool pins. • Pass both of the threads through the thread guides (c.f. page 16). • Lay the threads behind the thread guides (15) and (16) and thread one of the threads into each of the right and left needles. Tip: On difficult materials such as ribbed knitwear it is advisable
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    use an additional bobbin case and wind it by hand with the elastic thread. As the elastic thread is much stronger than the normal bobbin thread, the tension of the bobbin case must be set very loose. Don·t forget however, the higher the bobbin thread tension, the tighter the gathering effect. • Sew
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    the face side of the fabric and sew along it. Allow the threads to extend approx. 10-20 cm beyond the ends of the fabric. • Each subsequent seam can be sewn one presser foot width from the last. • Gather the piece of fabric by pulling the bobbin thread. You determine the amount of gather by
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    onto the bobbin. • Mark the Àrst gathering seam on the reverse side of the fabric. • Sew a few stitches using the honeycomb stitch and leave the needle in the fabric. The needle must be in the middle of the presser foot. Raise the presser foot and lay the elastic thread around the needle. • Lower
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    Take care to ensure that the rows overlap. Sewing on patches To cover larger holes well, it is necessary to sew a new piece of fabric onto the damaged of fabric onto the damaged area of the face side of the fabric. • Sew over the fabric edges with the elastic stitch. • Trim the damaged area back
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    Utility stitches and practical sewing Repairing tears On tears, frayed edges or small holes it is useful to lay a piece of fabric under the reverse side of the fabric. The underlaid fabric reinforces the workpiece and ensures you a perfect repair. • Lay a piece
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    garment. For all types of zippers it is important to sew close to the teeth of the zipper. The zipper foot can be engaged in the foot holder to the left or right, depending on the method of insertion. If the foot is attached on the left, you can also use the needle position "left" (c.f. page 27
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    the teeth are still visible. • Engage the zipper foot on the right and set the needle to the required position. • Stitch close to the edge of the zipper teeth. • Shortly before the end of the seam, open the zipper and Ànish sewing the seam. • Close the zipper and baste the overlap evenly onto the
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    a few straight stitches B, stitch length 2.5-3 mm, to secure. • Leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot and insert the fabric into the hemmer foot scroll. • Lower the presser foot and while sewing, guide the fabric edge evenly into the hemmer. Ensure the fabric does not run underneath
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    Utility stitches and practical sewing Lace-work Lace inserts A beautiful heirloom effect can be achieved on christening wear, children·s clothes and other garments with lace inserts. • Baste the lace to the face side of the fabric. • Stitch very close to both edges of the lace using straight stitch.
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    Utility stitches and practical sewing Shell edging The shell edge is very effective for thin, soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabric. It is frequently used as an edge Ànish on undergarments.The higher the needle thread tension, the deeper the shell edge feed. • Serge the fabric edge and iron
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    Traditional embroidery techniques Combined Borders 50 Embroidery with the twin needle 50 Hemstitching 52 Patchwork quilt 51 Richelieu 50 49
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    Embroidering with the twin needle (model 1042 only) Additional embroidery effects can be achieved using a twin needle. To avoid needle breakage, the twin needle spacing must not exceed 2 mm and the stitch width must not be greater than 3 mm. A description of how to thread the twin needle is found on
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    you do • Cut out the pieces of your quilt top using templates you have bought or made yourself. A seam allowance of 1/4ß (6.3 mm) should already sewing machine, i.e. with the straight stitch. Quilting is usually stitched about 3 mm away from the seam. Use foot number 0 or the quilt and patchwork foot
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    and a hemstitch seam as an edge. Use the normal presser foot (0). Wale hemstitch seam • As with the hand hemstitch seam the threads are pulled out to the desired width. • Using a narrow stretch zigzag stitch, sew along both of the fabric edges. The needle must perforate the area of the pulled
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    Accessories and needles Bias binder 56 Cording foot 57 Felling foot 57 Knit-edge foot 58 Needle chart 59, 60 Quilting and patchwork foot 58 RufÁer 56 Sewing feet (normal accessories) 54 Special accessories chart 55 53
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    4 Zipper foot Part no: 98-694 843-00 1 Fancy stitch foot (model 1042) Part no: 98-745 804-00200 5 Buttonhole foot (models 1022, 1032) Part no: 98-694 882-00 R Buttonhole foot (model 1042) Part no: 98-745 801-00/900 Screwdriver Part no: 93-040 971-41 Bobbins Part no: 93-040 970-45 Machine oil
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    For all sewing work Edge guide 820251-096 For topstitching Felling foot 4.5 mm Felling foot 6.5 mm Fancy stitch foot 820218-096 820219-096 820229-096 For Áat felled seams For Áat felled seams Multiple uses e.g. for buttonholes RufÁer (remove presser foot holder) Cording foot Quilt foot Roll
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    or widely spaced pleats automatically while sewing. This is very useful for rufÁes, frills, home textiles, etc. The rufÁer can be used in three different ways: 1. Folding er from your PFAFF dealer, full operating instructions are included. Tip: You can obtain an additional decorative effect
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    sewing. Cording foot Cording is a technique in which pearl thread or a Àne cord is overstitched to produce a purl seam. With this you can obtain an effect similar to braiding. Appliqués can also be made more effective with this seam. • Attach the cording foot. • Place the pearl thread in the foot
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    oversewing a wool thread, pulled slightly taut, into the seam. This will give the seam additional strength and keep it from stretching out of shape. Quilt and patchwork foot The quilt and patchwork foot allows you to sew accurate 1/4 or 1/8ß seams. The distance from the needle to the outer
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    Imitation leather, plastics, point (left) foils and oilcloth. Light ball point with long eye Hemstitching point Topstitching with buttonhole silk or synthetic threads no. 30/3. Effective hemstitching on batiste, organdy and glass cambric. Medium ball point Especially for embroidery. Small
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    wide pintucks - 3.0 mm extra wide - 4.0 mm pintucks Fancy patterns with twin needles Before sewing the desired embroidery stitches, check whether needles can penetrate freely, by turning the handwheel. In this way, needle breakage is avoided as much as possible. Ornamental stitch patterns
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    Maintenance and troubleshooting Changing the sewing lamp 63 Cleaning and oiling 62 Removing the needle plate 63 Troubleshooting 64 61
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    Maintenance and troubleshooting Removing the hook Pull the hook cover ring out towards you. Switch off the master switch (12). To unlock the hook, fold open the black bar of the hook race. Take out the bobbin case. Note: Turn the handwheel (7) until the needle is at its highest position. You can
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    master switch (12). • Remove the detachable work support (13). The sewing lamp (bulb) is located inside the needle head of the machine. Turn the bulb half a rotation counter clock-wise and remove the bulb. Insert the bulb in the reverse order. Important! The maximum permissible wattage of the bulb
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    Maintenance and troubleshooting Sewing problems and their solutions Problem/Cause 1. 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. Remedy Push needle fully
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    Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight Nominal voltage Power consumption Sewing lamp Sewing 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 392 x 149 x 296 mm
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    296-29-00 311/000E • English • Inhouse • © 2002-2007 VSM Group AB • All rights reserved • Printed in Sweden on environmental-friendly paper
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