Pfaff creative 4874 Owner's Manual - Page 129

When buying sewing threads, you should bear in mind that your creative 4874 uses considerably more than a conventional sewing machine, so you will need to buy correspondingly larger units of thread. Overlock thread is available in cones (2,000-5,000 m) or mini-kingspools (1,000 m) in a wide range of colors. Of course you can also use standard all-purpose threads. To prevent overlock seams from expanding excessively, we recommend an overlock thread made from 100% polyester, gauge No. 120. Textured thread can be used as a looper thread and results in soft and non-bulky seams. Textured threads are particularly suitable for use in sewing rolled hems. Thread table for 2-, 3-, and 4-thread overlock seams Fabric Light fabrics: Organdy, Fine knit Taffeta, silk Lining fabrics Medium-weight fabrics: Cotton, jersey Linen, dress fabrics Heavy fabrics: Tweed, jacket fabric, Denim, heavy cloth Knitted goods. 2- or 3-thread rolled hem Thread Cotton No. 50-70 Synthetic thread No. 70-140 Cotton No. 40-60 Synthetic thread No. 70-140 Cotton No. 40-60 Synthetic thread No. 70-140 Cotton No. 40-60 mm Synthetic thread No. 70-140 Polyester thread No. 120-140 Textured thread Stitch length 2.0-4.0 mm 2.0-4.0 mm 2.0-4-0 mm 2.0-4.0 mm 1.0-2.0 mm For the top and deco cover stitches many decorative threads can be used. Try heavier and/ or textured threads especially for the deco stitches in the decorative loopers. Test sew with the thread and fabric you will be using. Adjust tensions as necessary (see pages 7-16 - 7-21). Remember some threads will work better than others. Thread Tension 7-23