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3 no All you want, and nothing that you do not need! FreeStyle Congratulations! You have purchased a top quahtv Pfriff sewing machine which features unique advantages. Your new Pfaff can sew through almost any fribric from thick to thin. The design and technology incorporated in your new Pfiiff FreeStyle is state-of-the-art. You will also discover that these instructions are just as easy to use as your PFAFF sewing machine itself Take the time to read through the instruction manual carefully. A small investment of your time is worth it! This approach is the on/v way to really find all of the options our FreeStyle sewing machine has to offer and how to make the immost of them. if iou have ajiv questions is always happy to help. problem! Your PFAFF dealer Sc) get ready to have some/un! And have a great time turning your sewing ideas into reality.

4 4. Do not place or store a sewing machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not 2. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts. 3. Do not reach for a sewing machine that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately. appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using arid before cleaning it. 1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: follows: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. When you use an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be adhered to.r. place in or drop into water or other liquid. SAVE THESE NSTRUCTONS Please also observe the general safety notes on opposite page. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for HOUSEHOLD use only S properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance 21. Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding. the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 13. Never operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked, 20. Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or 11. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being 12. To disconnect. turn all controls to off ( 0 ) position, then remove plug, not the cord. 16. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 17. Do not use bent or blunt needles. Use needles recommended by the manufacturer only. 18. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. t may deflect the needle, causing itto break. 19. Switch the sewing machine off ( 0 ) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such,s mechanical adjustment. administered. attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. used by or near children. 5. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or 9. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 10. Do not use outdoors. 14. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 15. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. WARNNG To reduce the risk of burns, fire electric shock, or injury to persortb 6. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only 7. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working 8. Never operate the sewing machine with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of For the United States only MPORTANT SAFETY NSTRUCTONS

5 Notes on safety Notes on safety for household sewing machines in accordance with EN and EC The user must exercise adequate caution with regard to the up and down movement of the needle and must constantly observe the sewing area while sewing. 2. When leaving the machine unattended, during maintenance work or when replacing mechanical parts or accessories, always disconnect the machine from the mains by pulling out the mains plug. 3. The maximum permissible wattage for the sewing lamp is 15 watts. 4. The tension of the drive belt must only be adjusted by a PFAFF mechanic. 5. The machine must be operated in accordance with the indications on the specification plate. 6. Do not insert any objects into openings on the machine. 7. Do not use the sewing machine it: there is visible damage its function is disturbed it is wet, eg with condensation which can occur when a cold machine is brought into a warm room. 8. Do not pull the mains plug out of the socket by its cord. 9. f this appliance is used for another purpose than that for which it is intended or if it is wrongly operated, we cannot accept any liability for any damage caused. 10. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not open the machine. There are no parts inside the machine which the user can repair. Repairs are solely the responsibility of our qualified service staff. 11. Be sure to use only original PFAFF parts. 12. The machine is designed for a mains supply with a nominal voltage of +1-10% and a rated frequency of +7-4%. 13. When used properly the temperature of the outer components of a non-electronically controlled foot control can reach up to 85C. Constant use at a low speed is therefore not permitted in order to avoid damage. Environment The recommended environment is: Ambient temperature 1 0C to 40C Humidity 20 c to 80 c Storage temperature: -25C to +60CC The machine is suppressed and immune to interference; however, it should not be operated near electronic devices such as radios, TV5, PCs, broadcasting transmitters, etc. This sewing machine is a high-quality electronic-mechanical device. t is a machine for supervised use in the home. t should not be subjected to: dust, dampness, direct sunlight, static electricity, heat-radiating objects, corrosive chemicals or liquids. For ventilation purposes the machine must only be operated on an open surface which is both firm and horizontal. Care of the machine Always protect the machine from damage which may be caused by it being hit or dropped. Cleaning Housing and display: To clean the housing, use only a clean, dry, soft, lint-free cloth. To remove any stubborn dirt use a soft cloth with alcohol. Please note! Do not use any insecticides or chemical products such as petrol or liquid chemicals to clean the housing.

6 Contents Accessories and needles 4959 ntroduction Gathering foot Gathering with elastic thread Accessory tray 3 Gathering with the straight stitch Appliqué 44 General information on sewing Appliqué foot 56 Handwheel release disk 4 Bias-tape binder 55 Hemming with the twin needle Blind stitch 23 Hemstitch seam 4? Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension Honeycomb stitch Buttonholes 26-27, 44 nserting lace 37 Changing the needle plate 62 ntegrated Dual feed! i i DT 14 Changing the needle 15 Left needle position 16 Cleaning and oiling 62 Cording foot 56 Main switch 2 Covering stitch Maintenance and trouble-shooting Darning with the elastic stitch 32 Darning with the straight stitch 31 Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the bobbin thread 12 Dropping the feed dog 15 Elastic stitch 25 Elastic stitches Electrical connection 2 Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch Eyelet embroidery 45 Felling foot 53 Free arm Fringe foot 57 Monograms 41 Needle table Needle thread tension Non-elastic stitches 22 Oiling the sewing machine 62 Optional accessories Patchwork quilt 46 Placing sewing thread on spool holder Practical sewing Presser foot lifter 13 Quilt and patchwork foot 5? Quilting 51, 51 S p P p P a

7 Removable accessory tray Removing the Repairing tears Reverse sewing Richelieu presser Right needle position Ruffler foot Selecting needle position Selecting stitch width Serging with zigzag stitch Setting stretch stitches Setting utility stitches Sewing light Sewing on buttons Sewing on patches Sewing on zippers Sewing table Shirring foot Smocking Special accessories table Stabilizing edges Standard buttonhole ietroduction 3 Top-stitching 13 Trouble-shooting 32 Twin needle Utility stitch table ntroduction Standard buttonhole with gimp thread Stitch density 1 Stitch length adjustment dial Stitch selection dial Straight stitch Stretch triple straight stitch Stretch triple zigzag stitch 55 Winding from the second spool holder Winding the bobbin Winding through the needle ,29 ntroduction Zigzag stitch 22 7 Tapering Thread tension Thread cutter Threading the upper thread Top feed (ntegrated Dual Feed) ,

8 NB/C Buttonhole Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linen, Stitch Description Application A B C B 0 E E E E F G H Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) G Decorative stitch Decorative stitch e.g. for quilting and inserting patches Center needle position and zigzag stitch) Left needle position width dial set at (for straight stitch F Elastic stitch For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning teirs and zigzag stitch) For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work (for straight stitch Right needle position Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitchinq Straight stitch: For most sewing and top-stitc:hinq require a right needle position. Zigzag stitch For all sewing and top-stitching operations which operations. Zigzag for most zigzag operations. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and taperinq operations which require a left needle position Zigzag stitch, Stitch width dial set at 0 15 needle positions 15 needle positions. stitch tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work For serging and appliqué. Also suitable for For all straight stitching and topstitching work up to 6 mm Straight stitch, seam/overcasting. Especially for stretch in it icd H Blind stitch with zigzag E (elastic) For invisible hemming with simultaneous letn4uction ss,

9 5 ntroduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) E E E E F G H Stitch Description Application E Stretch triple straight stitch, For stretch seams, e.g. inside seams as well as 15 needle positions seams on sportswear and workwear Stretch triple zigzag stitch. For sewing elastic bands on elastic materials or 15 needle positions seams on stretch materials Stitch width knob 0.5 Left needle position (for stretch triple straight and zigzag stitches) Center needle position (for stretch triple straight and zigzag stitches) Right needle position (for stretch triple straight and zigzag stitches) For elastic seams which require a left needle position For elastic seams which require a center needle position For elastic seams which require a right needle position F Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry cloth seams and for ornamental hem seams. G Heavy open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam on heavy materials H Decorative stitch Embellishment

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11 Pulling up the bobbin thread 12 Threading the needle 10 Bobbin case 8-9 Bobbin thread tension 9 Bobbins 4-7 Removable accessory tray 3 Electrical connection 2 Operate your Pfatf FreeStyle Stitch selection Stitch width dial 16 Stitch length dial 17 Lowering the feed dog 15 Changing the needle 15 Needle thread tension 15 DT System/ntegrated Dual Feed 14 Changing the presser foot 13 Needle position dial 16 Thread cutter 13 Reverse sewing 17 Presser foot lifter 13 Operate your PfaffFreeSrle

12 Place the cords, toot control and carrying-case. instruction book in the compartment ot the Carrying-case Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. the plug. f it still does not fit, contact a plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse qualified electrician to install the proper to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. f the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended blade wider than the other). To reduce the This appliance has a polarized plug (one the sewing lamp lights up. The sewing machine is now ready to use. When the main switch (2) is switched on, Main switch typ AW 0253 or AE 013 must to be used. For this sewing machine, a foot controller Position = half speed Position * = full speed part of the foot control. speed by moving the slide on the front foot control. Additionally, you can regulate the sewing sewing speed is regulated by pressing the machine and to the wall socket. The the connecting socket (1) of the sewing Connect the plug of the foot control to Connecting the foot control The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover. Open the folding cover (6) upwards Top cover

13 Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Accessory tray Your Pfaff FreeStyle sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (27) which is also used as an extended work support. Using the free arm n order to sew with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. Using both hands, swing the accessory tray (27) to the left and lift it out of the hole. When replacing the removable accessory tray to its proper position, ensure that it is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine. N

14 Operate your PfaffFreeSiyle Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Hold the handwheel (4) firmly and turn the handwheel release disc (3) until it stop in the direction of the arrow. This stops the needle from moving while the machine i winding the bobbin. S Placing the bobbin Switch off the main switch (2) Place the empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder (5) snaps into the slot of the bobbin. 4f/ Push the bobbin to the right Note: The bobbin can only be wound when it is moved fully to the right.

15 1fl[iflfl c c ( back again. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you until it snaps into place. Turn the handwheel release disk (3) fully Don t forget: bobbin is full. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove it. will stop automatically as soon as the press the foot control. The winding action Hold the end of the thread firmly and Switch on the main switch few times around in the bobbin. through opening B and to the right under the hook D. Wind the thread clockwise a Place the thread into guide A and pull it Threading spool to the thread spool, fit a spool cap of the thread and to give additional hold holder (8). To guarantee free movement from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the spool corresponding to the size of the thread [ Winding the bobbin PFAFF FreeFSf 1t Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle

16 unthread the machine. Threading second spool holder without having to the the foot control. The winding action will Don t forget: you can easily wind thread from the TP: f the machine is already threaded, towards you until it snaps into place. Switch on the main switch Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left is full. Hold the end of thread firmly and press around the bobbin. stop automatically as soon as the bobbin D. Wind the thread clockwise a few times through opening B to the right under hook back again. Then turn the handwheel (4) Turn the handwheel release disk (3) fully hole and place a spool of thread with the Push the second spool holder (7) into its corresponding spool cap on it. Place the thread into guide C and pull it and remove it. Winding from the second spoot holder LJ11 (C r Operate your PfaffFreeStyle

17 7 while winding the bobbin (see page 4). Make sure to stop the needle from moving Don t forget: the foot control and winding the bobbin. guide hook D. Then wind the thread Pass the thread to the right under the must be positioned at its very top. from left to right (9). The take-up lever Now, pull the thread into the take-up lever threading slot (11) and upwards. several times around the bobbin. Press and downwards; then through the right Raise presser foot litter (17). Pass the needle thread through the presser foot threaded, you can still wind the bobbin. Even if the machine has been completely Winding through the needle PFAFF FreSty Operate your Pyaff treemyte

18 L cover and open it towards you. Hold the side of the bobbin case/hook e aa Switch off the main switch Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Operate your ttaf) freestvte seam, the top and bottom thread-tensions seams, buttonholes and darning. the threads must be interlaced between the two fabric pieces. The interlacing the material only when sewing decorative should be visible from the underside of must be well adjusted to each other and To ensure perfect sewing and a durable Thread tension remove the empty bobbin. the bobbin case. Release the lever and Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out Removing the bobbin case ii a a aa a

19 n doing so, pull the thread sideways clockwise. and pull the thread. the bobbin must turn Check: When you look at the bobbin plate B until it rests in the opening (see \\J j through slot A, then under the tension arrow). nsert the full bobbin into the bobbin case. nserting the bobbin F hook. The bobbin case must not fall out of the E D nserting the bobbin case Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. E of the bobbin case must face upwards. the hook pin D as far as it will go. Opening Lift lever F and slide the bobbin case onto right the becomes weaker. slightly the bobbin thread tension bobbin thread tension becomes stronger. Turn setting screw C to the left very Turn setting screw C just a little to the Adjusting the setting: with each hand movement. bobbin case must slip downwards a little and pull the thread upwards sharply. The Hold the bobbin case by the thread Checking the bobbin thread tension B Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle

20 , Operate your PfoffFreeStyle Threading the needle threed Switch off the main swikh Raise the presser foot litter (17) and lure the handwheel until the take-up lever (9) has moved to the top. Place the thread on the spool holder (8) and fit the corresponding spool cap. Now, using both hands, pull the thread into guide A and under thread guide hook D. Pass the thread through the letthand threading slot (11) and downwards. Pull the thread around stop E into the righthand threading slot and upwards to the take-up lever (9). The thread must be pulled into the take up lever (9) from left to right and downwards again in the righthand threading slot. Finally, pass the thread from the side behind one of the two thread guides (22). p To thread the needle, place the thread from front to back through the needle eye. p

21 Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Threading the twin needle nsert the twin needle. 4 1 Fit the second spool holder and place one spool of thread on each holder. PFAF n the left threading slot (11) you will find tension disk A. During threading, make sure that you pass one thread left and one thread right over tension disk A. Carry on threading in the usual way. but make sure the threads are not twisted with each other. Pull the threads right and left into thread guide (22) and thread the needles.

22 Operate your PføffFreeStyle Drawing up Turn off the main switch Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at the top again and the bobbin thread has formed a loop, Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. the bobbin thread Bobbin Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the foot to the left. thread presser 5 1 Thread Pull the threads from the back to the front over the thread cutter (12). cutter N

23 Operate your Pfaff FreeSile J Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (17). A Removing the presser foot Turn off the main switch / Position the needle at its highest point Press the presser foot upwards at the front and downwards at the back at the same time so that it disengages from the presser foot holder (13). J Engaging the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (13) so that when the presser foot lifter (17) is lowered, the pins of the foot engage in the presser foot holder. Check: Please check that the presser foot is properly engaged by raising the presser foot lifter.

24 puckering. fabrics, the dual feed prevents seam difficult materials such as silk and rayon is fed precisely. When sewing light or in industrial sewing machines. The fabric top and bottom simultaneously as is done difficult materials: the intigrated dual feed PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewinq This system feeds the material from the The ntigrated dual feedlldt System fabrics. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped move slowly upwards. down a little and out to the rear, and let it marked places. Push the top teed (15) Hold the dual feed with two fingers at the Disengaging the lntigrated Dual Feed feed (15) downwards until it snaps into place. Raise the presser toot. Then push the top at the back. top feed, only use sewing feet with cutout mportant! For all sewing jobs with the Engaging the ntigrated Dual feed Operate your PfaffFreeStvle

25 / Lower the presser toot and insert For embroidering, darning and buttonhole c A feed dog is dropped. the needle must face to the rear. To insert: The flat side A of needle downwards. fixing screw (16) and pull the highest point. Now loosen the toot and move the needle to its move slide A fully to the right. Now the open the bobbin case/hook cover and feed dog has to be dropped. To do this, For certain sewing work, e.g. darning the set the tension between 2 and 3. Dropping the feed dog A The normal setting for sewing is 4 to 5. (10) with the help of the mark A. Set the required needle thread tension tighten the fixing screw (16) firmly. as it goes. Hold the needle and the needle, pushing it up as far To remove: Lower the presser A Changing Switch off the main switch the needle Setting the needle thread tension Operate your PfaffFreeSr te

26 Operate yowpfaff FreeStyle Stitch width dial The stitch width can be adjusted with this dial (24). When selecting the width, the needle must not be in the material. Basic setting: Turn the stitch width knob (24) to the symbol (maximum stitch width). Exception: Straight stitch is sewn with stitch width 0. 1 n chapter Utility stitches and practical sewing (pages 19-38), you will find recommendations in the tables for the stitch width selection of individual stitches. During sewing you can also change the stitch width. Needle position dial n the center needle position, 14 additional needle positions can be selected by turning the needle positioning dial (25) in increments to the left or right. The furthest needle position to the left can be achieved by turning the dial (25) as far as it will go to the right. The furthest needle position to the right cz can be achieved by turning the dial as far as it will go to the left. When the position of the needle is being changed, the needle must not be in the material. Note: f you have selected the right needle position, you can now use the width dial (25) to increase or reduce the width of the left side of the stitch. The reverse applies also for needle position to the left (seepage 42).

27 Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button (18) is pressed. Stitch length dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (19) you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking on the button to the required length. adjustment Between the numbers 0 and 1 you will find the buttonhole symbol. This area is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonholes and embroidering. The further you turn the dial to 0, the higher the density of the stitch. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you must turn the stitch length adjustment dial (19) as far as it will go in the grey area.

28 a will go in the grey area. 19 All the stitches with a colored background Stretch stitches letter is positioned below mark A. letter is positioned below mark A. Turn the dial (21) until the corresponding for stretch material. Turn the dial (21) until the corresponding Turn the stitch length dial (19) as far as it is also found in the ntroduction chapter. are shown on the inside of the lid, a chart stitches and their corresponding letters are stretch stitches, i.e. they are suitable 2Y A Each stitch is identified by a letter. The Utility stitches Stitch selection, stitch dial Operate your Pf4freeStyle

29 tilitc titd and practical sewing Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing chart 20 General sewing aids 21 Non-elastic stitches 22 Elastic stitches Buttonhole Button sewing 28 Hemming with the twin needle 29 Smocking 29 Gathering 30 Darning Sewing on zippers Stabilizing edges 36 Sewing lace 37

30 Utility stitches andpractical sewing Explanation of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. These charts also provide you with further instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the needle thread tension and whether the sewing is carried out with the top feed switched on or off. Always use the center needle position if not otherwise speciticed in the instructions. stitch >,-- H Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in mm -- Dual feed on = off = 0 Thread tension Presser foot number 1 S

31 Too low tension the threads are interlaced above the top be perfectly tuned to each other. The f the needle thread tension is too high between the two fabric pieces. stitch. The threads must be interlaced Too high tension Check the tension with a wide zigzag i i range of 4-5. normal setting for utility stitches is in the Perfect tens/on To ensure perfect sewing results, the Needle thread tension needle and bobbin thread tensions must the workpiece. on a piece of fabric of the same height as recommend supporting the presser foot beginning sewing at a thick seam, we To ensure a consistent feed when Sewing aid for thick seams fabric edge, simply guide the fabric along hole A and is secured with fixing screw B. way that you can always guide the sewing work. The top-stitch needle position is No.8). The edge guide is inserted into determined by the needle position dial. use the edge guide (standard accessory f you wish to top-stitch farther from the foot along the fabric edge for top-stitching of 15 various needle positions in such a Straight stitch E can be sewn using any the guide marks on the needle plate or Topstitching bobbin thread tension on page 8. tension is described on page 15 and the The adjustment of the needle thread lower fabric. low, the threads are interlaced below the fabric, f the needle thread tension is too Utility stitches and practical sewing

32 e Utility stitches and practical sewing use any other needle position). needle position. its highest position when adjusting the Please ensure that the needle is at positions (see page 16). You can select up to 15 different needle changing the needle position, e.g. topstitching a collar or sewing in a zipper. t is easier to do some sewing jobs by if required. stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm Stitch E is the basic straight stitch. The stitch E. stitch width 5, this way you can sew beautiful smooth mportant: When the blind stitch foot is stitch width in the range of 3-5 mm (do not A with adjusting screw A. the edge alternately. sewing, the thread lies over pin C, thus preventing curling of the fabric edge. n The raw edge must be guided along edge guide B. You can adjust this edge guide seams. stitch foot No. 3 is very useful. When For overcasting difficult materials, blind up to 2 mm. positioned halfway under the sewing foot. the needle goes into the material and over The width for overcasting can be reduced suitable for overcasting various materials. When overcasting the edge, make sure n addition to overlock stitching, zigzag n this case, the material should only be Straight stitch is also Zigzag stitch used for overcasting with the zigzag stitch, select the right needle position. Choose a E 0 2, /1 E /1 5 )K Q

33 Utiiiy stitches and practical sewing B Remember! When blind stitching, if you select a needle position other than right,f and stitch width other than 5, make sure the needle does not strike the bar of presser foot 3. f the stitches are visible on the right side, adjust edge guide B by turning adjusting screw A. Use the needle position EE and the width dial (24) to regulate the penetration of the needle in the crease. H /3 Blind stitch (elastic) Stitch H is a blind stitch for woven or elastic materials. The hem is sewn and overcast at the same time. Fold the edge inwards by the hem width. Now unfold the hem again so that the hem edge protrudes by about 1 cm Place the fabric under the sewing foot so that the crease line runs along edge guide B. Using the needle positioning knob 28, select the needle position to the right c. When the needle enters the crease line, it must only pick up one fiber of the fabric. Stitch H

34 length. Turn the stitch length dial away from you inside trouser seams. where great strength is needed, e.g. This stitch is used for sewing all seams Stretch triple straight stitch as far as it will go for the longest stitch E 0 Stretch 3-5 0/1 L Lici Fold the hem inwards at the required Topstitch the hem from the right side. width. Serge the edge of the hem. underwear. very suitable for hems on T-shirts and elastic and decorative seam which is The stretch triple zigzag stitch is a highly Stretch triple zigzag stitch E 3-5 Stretch 3-5 0/1 i.i t(! Utility stitches andpractical sewing S p

35 . Utility stitches and practical sewing,, /.1, (.., / f, V Vii / V 4.E F 5-id 1-2, /1 F 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 Elastic stitch Because of its high elasticity, this stitch can be used for sewing elastic on swimwear, skirts or lingerie. Mark elastic and fabric in quarters. Pin elastic to fabric at quarter markings. Place fabric and elastic under sewing loot. Stretch elastic to fit the fabric. Begin sewing. Honeycomb stitch The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decorative hem which is particularly suitable for hems on T-shirts and childrens clothes. Fold the hem over double and overstitch it. Note: When stretching elastic, make sure 1 to stretch from the front and back of the twing foot. il

36 Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all the models with pushbutton controls r )l material from contracting while sewing. always sew a sample buttonhole first. Mark the starting point of the buttonhole either with a magic pen or dress pin, and purpose. To produce beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are ideally suited to this Buttonholes are generally sewn onto a piece of doubled fabric. However, for some materials, e.g. silk, organza and viscose, it is necessary to use stabilizer to prevent the fabric does not have to be turned. Buttonholes the buttonhole. arranged at an interval of 0.5 cm. They are a guide when determining the length of fully to the front, i.e. so that the red arrow is at the first red mark. The red marks are Note: Before starting any buttonhole, always push the guide of the buttonhole foot Utility stitches and practical sewing 1 R

37 on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we To sew especially durable buttonholes. Standard buttonhole with gimp thread (miter needle position (4) (lown to approx. 3 mm. Use the buttonhole width with the stitch width dial fine buttonholes, you can reduce the Tip: f you would like to sew very scissors or a seam ripper. Carfully cut open your buttonhole with by sewing a few stitches. previous side in length. of the buttonhole until it matches the while holding the fabric securely. while holding the fabric securely. the top thread after a few stitches. buttonhole to the required length. Clip Select stitch A. Sew the left side of the Select stitch C. Sew the right side Select stitch B and sew a few bartacks Select stitch 0. Secure the buttonhole foot forward as far as it will go. nsert the buttonhole foot and slide the Select stitch B and sew a few bartacks Standard buttonhole ABC 5- L tilitv.uitchec and practical.ewing A the buttonhole and cut the threads. Clamp the threads to the left and right Pull the loop of the gimp thread into model. forwards as possible and sew the of protrusion B. underneath the presser foot towards Lay the gimp thread over the rear Slide the buttonhole runner as far important to prevent the buttonhole from stretching. protrusion A and pass the thread ends the front. buttonhole as described for your select On knits the gimp thread is particularly recommend using a gimp thread.

38 - e Select straight stitch by turning the Sew a few securing stitches. needle position dial (25) so that the needle enters one of the two holes. Change the needle position with the width dial (24) to 0. Securing that the needle also enters the righthand hole in the button. Sew on the button. Take care to ensure holds the button off the blade. Now lower the presser foot lifter; this needle enters the left hole in the button move the button in such a way that the feed dog Remove the sewing toot and lower the Turn the handwheel towards you and buttons. you can sew on two- and four-hole With zigzag stitch E (stitch width 4 mm) Sewing on buttons E r---- Utility stitches and practical sewing illustrations below). with sewing thread and knot it. (See and the button apart. Remove the match and pull the fabric Wrap the shank you have just created to the left. the button and sew it on as described Place a match between the holes of nsert the sewing foot. Sewing on buttons with shanks $ t

39 -- Utility stitches and practical sewing r ruir E /1 E /1 Hemming with the twin needle Use the twin needle to make beatiful topstitch seams. Using the twin needle you can add a professional touch to hems on stretch materials such as Tshirts, knitted articles or cycling shorts both quickly and easily. Twin needles are available in different widths. The traditional width for topstitching is 4 mm. To prevent the needle from striking the needle plate, you must make sure that you select the center needle position (,. First fold and iron the width of fabric desired for the hem. Then topstitch the hem from the right side. Finally, cut the protruding hem edge back to the seam. Use only a stretch needle when sewing lretch material! Tip: On difficult materials such as ribbed lnit wear it is advisable to baste the hem lie/ore tops/itching it. On page 11 you will find a description of tiuw to thread the twin needle. Smocking effect with elastic threads Fine, light fabrics such as Batist, rayon and silk are particularly suitable for beautiful smocking work. For smocking work with the elastic thread, you should use an additional bobbin case and wind the bobbin 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 at very low. Don t forget, the higher the bobbin thread tension, the more intense the gathering effect. Sew a test seam to determine the level of gather. Mark the first tine on the right side of the fabric and sew along it. Each additional seam can be sewn at a presser foot s width from the first row. When sewing several seams next to one another, you must stretch the fabric to its original length when sewing the subsequent seams. Otherwise, the gather will be irregular. Knot the threads at the beginning and end of the seam on the reverse side.

40 / r Utility stitches and practical sewing the fabric and sew along it. Allow the the thread. evenly during the sewing process. to its guide grooves the elastic is fed Tip: The cording foot (special accessory) secure the gather. Gather the piece of fabric by pulling Finally, the thread ends are knotted to threads to extend approx cm. Mark the first line on the right side of Each subsequent seam can be sewn rows of gathering gathering you should sew two or three one presser foot width from the last. the bobbin thread. You determine the amount of gather by how much you pull length of 6 mm. To ensure consistent is particularly suitable for gathering. Due sleeves, skirts and valances with a stitch Using a straight stitch, you can gather Sleeve and waist seams can be gathered stitches. Then pull the elastic thread elastic threads. must be in the center of the presser sewing by pulling the ends of the the needle in the fabric. The needle reverse side of the fabric. elastic thread around the needle. amount you pull the threads. evenly at both ends. foot. Raise the presser foot and lay the Mark the first gathering seam on the Sew a few stitches using stitch F. Leave Lower the presser foot and sew a few Determine the amount of gather by the The gather can also be altered after by sewing over an elastic thread. Gathering with the straight stitch Gathering with elastic thread E /1 F 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 Finally, knot the threads. )it

41 N nsert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its c Darning with the straight stitch D U) Utility stitches and practical sewing r + 7,-.. -J side of the fabric. small knots will appear on the reverse Tip: f you move the fabric too slowly, by moving the fabric back and forth. You determine the stitch length yourself threads when you start sewing. each line ends with a small curve. This damaged area, rotate the fabric again. When you have finished sewing the helps to avoid the fabric ripping again. prescribed direction while ensuring that hoop. the darning position. the fabric back and forth evenly in the // the back side of the sewing machine into A the presser foot lifter into a notch (B) on pushing it lightly to the rear. This snaps Lower the presser-foot lifter (A) while Darning position: the presser bar. The lever E must be behind the fixing screw F Now tighten sewing foot holder. When doing this, the guide fork G should position itself around highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into the hole C of the screw D. E o Place the darning work in the darning Dropthefeeddog. Pull up the bobbin thread and hold the Darn the damaged area by guiding 2-3 Optiona

42 - LJi larger than the damaged area. back to the seam. Now sew over the damaged area. Cut the under layed piece of material damaged fabric. t must be a little Lay a piece of fabric underneath the workpiece and ensures perfect repair. The underlayed fabric reinforces the under the reverse side of the fabric. it is useful to lay a piece of material On tears, frayed edges or small holes Repairing tears YvylVYv YVV, YVYh until it is well covered. Take care to Sew over the damaged area in rows suitable for repairing damaged areas. Darning with the elastic stitch is especially Darning with the elastic stitch ensure that the rows overlap. Utility stitches andpractical sewing fabric. fabric. elastic stitch. the seam from the reverse side of the damaged area of the face side of the Baste the new piece of fabric onto the Sew over the fabric edges with the Now cut the damaged area back to Sewing on patches damaged area. to sew a new piece of fabric onto the To cover larger holes is it necessary F 5- O2-1,5l 3-5 0/1 1 1r r,

43 Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing on zippers There are various methods of sewing on zippers. For skirts, we recommend the fully concealed zipper, for men s and ladies trousers the semi concealed zipper. Various zippers are available. We recommend using a metal zipper for strong fabrics such as denim. For all other materials we recommend a plastic zipper. t is important for all types of zippers to sew very close to the edge of the teeth of the zipper. This is why it is possible to insert the zipper foot either on the right or the left of the presser foot holder. Additionally, you can set the needle so that it enters close to the edge of the zipper teeth by using one of the 15 available needle positions. f the foot is engaged to the right, the needle must only be moved to the right, f the foot is engaged left, the needle must only be moved to the left. E Left presser foot position Right presser foot position

44 Utility stitches and practical sewing / j ;J F!L1 Fully concealed, sew-in zipper nsert the zipper foot on the right side. Baste in the zipper and lay it underneath the presser foot so that the teeth of the zipper run alongside the foot. Stitch in half of the zipper, leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot and close the zipper. Now you can continue sewing the seam up to the end of the zipper and sew the cross seam. Sew the second half of the zipper parallel at the same distance. Stop after the first half and leave the needle in the fabric. Raise the presser foot and open the zipper. Now you can finish sewing the seam. F!

45 F side and move the needle to the right needle position c:. nsert the zipper toot on the right that the teeth are visible. Baste the zipper under the underlap so Stitch along the edge of the zipper. about 4 mm. to ensure that the underfap extends by ron the seam allowances, taking care The trouser zipper L tiliiv aitches and practical sewing recommend using the edge guide. Tip: To achieve a perfect seam, we evenly to the other half of the zipper. Close the zipper and baste the overlap the zipper and finish sewing the seam. Just before the end of the seam, open Then sew through the basted seam.

46 Utility stitches and practical sewing it L 3 Q 3-5 Optona{ Stabilizing edges With the hemmer you can hem blouses, silk scarves and valances with ease, without having to pre-iron the fabric edges. The hemming prevents the edges from fraying and a clean, durable edge is the result. Fold the beginning of the fabric edge over twice (approx. 2 mm) Lay the folded fabric edge underneath the hemmer and sew a few stitches. Leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot and insert the fabric into the hemmer foot scroll. Lower the presser foot and guide the fabric evenly into the hemmer. Take care to ensure that the fabrc does not run under the right half of the presser foot. Tip: On silk, viscose and chiffon fabrics, the roll hem is particularly attractive with a zigzag stitch. t

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48 way. Sew the lace onto the face side of the Sew the following sides in the same children s clothing. often as you like. Here s how it s done: fabric up to the first corner. diagonally. Fold the corner and sew over it First serge the cut edges. inserting lace, e.g. on babywear and textiles with the desired suitable lace as You can achieve a beautiful effect by nserting lace 4 You can beautify and remodel home Attaching lace 0/1 r b * *--,:.. ;;; )13 * Utility stitches and practical sewing small, dense, zigzag stitch (stitch width 2-4 mm). Sew over both edges of the lace with a Cut back the extra fabric. down the middle and ironed to the side. The fabric underneath the lace is cut narrow margin. Sew on both sides of the lace at a side of the fabric. First the lace is basted onto the right E 0 2,5 3-5 t ;.,

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50 Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Sewing table for decorative sewing Monograms Embroidering with the dense zigzag stitch/tapering Appliqué Thchelieu jelet embroidery tchwork quilt rnstitching

51 R t using special embroidery threads which Use a magic pen or marking chalk to mark a line for your first row of stitching. The stitch length and stitch width can be varied as required. all samples on the following pages. Stitch length in mm The following recommendations apply to This prevents the material from pulling. Stitch width in mm stabilizer under the fabric to be decorated. are available from your Pfaff dealer, Use Stitcit Stitch number For decorative stitches we recommend O To enhance home textiles or garments. Decorative stitches Decoradve sewing and embroidery techniques Presser foot number Thread tension ED if not otherwise indicated, Always use the center needle position Dual feed on = off = Q the stitches. fabric colors or vary length and width of different stitches, using different threadl you can produce decorations by selecting

52 -, Whether working with stretch or woven sewing quickly and moving the stabilizer. does, however, require a little practice. Sewing this way without a set pattern and the stitch E, stitch width 2.5-5, fabric, with the help of the darning foot easier. Here the feed dog is not dropped Embroidering block letters is somewhat Monograms H i Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques way the terry-cloth loops are completely u;aiii with a wider zigzag stitch. n this narrow zigzag stitch and then stitched iiicsiogram must first be sewn with a When embroidering on terry-cloth, the ;titches. material slowly you will achieve dense Tip: By Tie off the threads and remove the and embroider using the zigzag stitch. Hoop the fabric in an embroidery hoop (see page 31). foot and bring it into darning position Drop the feed dog. nsert the darning Place stabilizer under the fabric. invisible-ink marker. Draw the initials onto the fabric with an can embroider initials of your own design. you using the zigzag stitch. onto the fabric. Place stabilizer under the fabric. Before sewing, draw the monogram Sew along the lines you have sketched lines with stitch E, stitch width necessary. You can simply sew along the which means that free sewing is no longer

53 p needle position, the stitch width will only change in one direction. Note: f you selected the right or left speed through the procedure. again to 0 while sewing at a constant Set needle thread tension to Turn the width dial (24) smoothly and stitch length to buttonhole and select buttonhole, select zigzag stitch E, set Place stabilizer under the fabric. Even embroidering dense zigzag stitch you can create machine. By adjusting the width of this interesting embroidery. Tapering is easy with your select sewing the center needle position. a dense zigzag stitchitapering consistently from 0 to 5 i mm and back change in one direction. needle position, the stitch width will only the center needle position Note: f you selected the right or left stitch length to buttonhole and select stitch using the width dial (24). buttonhole, select zigzag stitch E, set Place stabilizer under the fabric. Set needle thread tension to ncrease or decrease the width of the Embroidering with Uneven embroidering 4 Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques

54 Decorative 3ewing and embroidery techniques U Floral embroidery F or this flower arrangement, only a dense zigzag stitch was used in combination with the variable stitch width and the various needle positions. Place stabilizer under the fabric. Draw the contures of a flower motif with a self-erasing textile pen. Set needle thread tension to buttonhole, select zigzag stitch E, set stitch length to buttonhole. Flowers: Select center needle position E Z and embroider individual petals. Adjust the stitch width with the width dial (24) during sewing according to the contures of the flower. Leaves: Select right needle position CJ and embroider half of the leaf. Vary the stitch width using the width dial (24>. Turn the handwheel towards you after finishing the first half of the leaf until the needle is positioned in the material. [urn the material 180 degrees and ioiibroider the other half of the leaf. Embroidering corners By changing the stitch width during sewing of dense zigzag stitches you can embroider corners with 45 degree angles. Set needle thread tension to buttonhole, zigzag stitch E, set stitch length to buttonhole and stitch width 5 mm. Select right needle position EZ and embroider a straight line. Embroider corner: After the needle has penetrated the material to the right, reduce the stitch width using the width dial (24) by 0.5 mm to 4.5 mm. Sew a stitch. Reduce the width once again by 0.5 mm and sew a stitch. Continue in this manner until the stitch width is 0.5 mm. Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle penetrates the material. Turn the material 90 degrees and sew a stitch. ncrease the width by 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm. Sew one stitch. ncrease the width by 0.5 mm again and sew one stitch. Continue in this manner until the initial width is achieved, Now embroider a straight line. f the corner is to continue in the opposite direction, use the outermost left needle position

55 (24) so that the ends are pointed. p middle of both buttonhole seams. The top of the triangle should meet the have a width of up to 10 mm. constantly from 0 to 5. and back to 0. sew over both ends of the buttonhole the stitch width dial (24) during sewing apart using a dense zigzag stitch E, Sew two buttonhole seams about 1 mm Select the right needle position and thread tension is set to buttonhole. the buttonhole seam, the buttonhole can 26-27). Since you determine the width of to the traditional buttonhole (see page This buttonhole is a beautiful alternative stitch width 3-5 mm). The needle Decorative buttonhole seam with a triangle. To do this, turn underside for the buttonhole seam. Use a appplqué material. Cut the motif out zigzag stitch narrower using the width dial pointed at the ends, you can make the backing fabric. Remember that e.g. the needle stitches over the outer edge Tip: For appliqué pieces which are lnsert the appliqué foot in the sewing Now iron the backing fabric onto the machine. letters have to be drawn as a mirror Transfer your drafted pattern to the to appliqué. fusible backing fabric to iron the appliqué onto the material, making it easier for you because it has a special cutout on the with the appliqué foot (special accessories), sew many different variations. You can so that no fraying occurs later. Place and iron on the appliqué parts on different materials and patterns you can is in the buttonhole area. Make sure buttonhole. The needle thread tension stitch width 2-4 mm, stitch length with the dense zigzag, stitch E, Sew over a appliqué material edges Apppliqués are quickly made and always produce a beautiful fancy effect. By using make a perfect, densely stitched seam image. Appliqué Dcwae bewing and embn,we,y teckniqucs face side, smooth side, of the fusible and pull the paper off. the base material. F

56 kind design is finished. tles,n in cold water and your one-of-a To lend more durability to the l nibroider the contours with a dense nilly, simply dissolve the stabilizer iigiag stitch. embroidered and hoop both the fabric Then place two layers of water-soluble onto the right side of the fabric. Using a magic marker, draw your motif hoop. next to the contour from the areas number 1. nsert decorative embroidery foot Then carefully cut out the fabric 2 mm length approx. 1 mm). twice using the straight stitch (stitch sewing machine. stabilizer underneath the fabric to be embroidery, sew all of the contours insert embroidery is easy to sew with your and the stabilizer into an embroidery This especiauy artistic form of eyelet and which are to be hollow. The stabilizer Richelieu nest not move. previously had to be made laboriously by 4c Remove the presser foot. Set the Place the eyelet plate on the needle Draw up the bobbin thread and hold it Stitch around the cut with the selected Afterwards secure with straight stitch. plate, making sure pin A fits in the the pin in the eyelet plate. The fabric be very close to each other. slowly and evenly. The stitches should (see page 31). presser bar lifter at the darning position E, with a stitch width 3-5 mm. For classic eyelet embroidery, use stitch table linen. Use utility stitches such as the This is very effective on blouses, bed or middle cutout of the needle plate. Then stitch. t is important to turn the fabric for the first few stitches. must fit snugly around the pin. embroidery hoop. Cut one or two of the Place the marked fabric taut in an accessory). hand can now be made quite easily with the help of an eyelet plate (special zigzag stitch, blind stitch, or elastic stitch. push the plate down at the front. Traditional eyelet embroidery which fabric threads and push the fabric over Eyelet embroidery Decorative sewing and embroider9 techniques

57 inch (3 mm) to the inner edge). edge of the foot is 1/4 inch (6 mm) and 1/8 helpful for sewing patchwork and quilting. accessory see A patchwork quilt consists of three layers page 57) is particularly The quilt and patchwork foot (special layer. quilt. This is tacked to a middle layer of pieces of fabric are joined together in patterns to form the top layer of the of batting sandwiched between. Many of fabric, two layers of fabric with a layer select sewing machine. creative hobby. polyester or cotton batting and a backing originally used by North American pioneer Traditionally patchwork was sewn by handicraft techniques which were women to make use of left-over fabric. hand. Today your creative ideas can be realized in a much shorter time with your The distance of the needle to the outer information on quilting. Patchwork and quilting are traditional Over the years it has developed into a layers together. Work from the inside of dealer, library, or bookstore for more scrap of fabric. Contact your Pfaff to add a decorative touch. long seams. Use stitches such as FG the batting and the bottom quilt layer. the quilt out. Use a straight stitch for the block chosen. These squares will top of the quilt. Sew the pieces together as required by Baste the finished top of the quilt onto allowance of 1/4 inch (6 mm). then be sewn together and will form the Experiment with other stitches on a top, making sure to include a seam Cut the pieces necessary for your quilt Use your Pfaff select model to sew all Patchwork quilt And this is how it s done: Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques

58 ron the hem over twice and pull one or.17 hemstitch seam, a hem sewn with the hemstitch and a hemstitch seam as an hem on the right hand side and bundle the edges. This bundles the threads. area of the pulled threads just next to threads are pulled out to the desired edges. The needle must perforate the 2-3 mm, sew the hem from the face 2-3 mm, sew along both of the fabric Using the stretch zigzag, stitch width As with the hand hemstitch seam the Using stretch zigzag stitch, stitch width width. edge. Use the decorative stitch foot 1. tiemstitching techniques such as the wale more threads out from above the hem. Wale hemstitch seam Hem edge sewn with hemstitch seam side. The needle must perforate the the pulled threads on the tefthand side. stretch zigzag stitch you can sew various pull single threads. Lightweight darning tiher, woven fabric that you can easily h.oration on clothing. For hem stitching thread is particularly suitable. With the mt p s on table linen as well as for you will require a wing needle and natural 44 : to hriique and can be used to secure h nistitch seam is an embroidery ilemstitch seam Decorative sewing and embroidery technique. i ije. off the excess fabric on the hemstitch the edge of the fabric. mm, sew at a presser toot s width along Using the Stretch stitch (E), width 2-3 Using a small pair of scissors, trim valances and ruffles. materials. lt is particularly suitable for This edge is used for very fine, think Hemstitching seam as edge h. h...i d_)

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61 (Fancy-stitch foot not suitable for top Part No Part No Blind stitch and overlock toot 5 Buttonhole foot 1 feed) 1 Clear view foot Part No Part No Part No Standard presser foot 4 Zipper-and edge-stitching foot / p Presser feet (normal accessortus) Accessories and needles

62 4cc essories and needles 8 Edge guide Part No Spool cap 1 Part No Part No Part No Brush Part No Extra spool pin Part No Seam ripper Part No Felt pad Part No Oiltube Part No Bobbins Part No

63 7/9 hole foot For sewing yarn and ribben Lamp changer p Straight-stitch foot with round hole spacing 1.6 to 2.0) (twin needle with (twin needle with needle (remove foot holder) Cording foot, 7 grooves needle spacing 1.6 to 2.0) 3ias tape binder )pen appliqué foot ppliqué foot ccessory Cording foot, 5 grooves Cording tongue (2) Fringe foot bias tape Patchwork foot (without top feed) Quilt and patchwork sewing Patchwork foot (with top feed) Finger guard All types of sewing Free-form embroidery foot For embroidery work Caution! Only use straight stitch Braiding toot For overstitching cords Compass guide For circle-shaped embroidery Teflon foot For sewing leather a. synth. F in center needle position! (needle size 80) For appliqué work For binding edges with For cording work For sewing loop embroidery Part No. Sewing work tharge from your dealer r Gathering foot For gathering valances Hemmer (not suitable for top feed) Roll hemmer, 2 mm For hemming edges Felling foot 6.5 mm Felling foot 4.5 mm For lap-felled seams Multi-stitch gathering foot For placing dense or loose materials (silk jersey etc) Decorative stitch foot For embroidering leather a. synth sewing very light and soft (remove sewing holder) pleats on valances Cording foot For cording Eyelet plate (graphic) 6mm For eyelet embroidery Eyelet plate (graphic) 8 mm Hemmer, 4 mm (for top feed) For hemming edges Knit-edge foot For sewing knitted fabrics Darning foot For darning damaged pieces Fagotting guide Foundation wear Cording decorative stitch foot Sewing spaces between cor. Needle plate with round hole For topstitching seams and resser feet (special accessory) for special sewing work. They are available at an extra Accessories and needles

64 Accessories and needles _ -- J? Felling E 0 3 toot E Srnrrrg.oot Felling foot F at felled seams are particularly strong and are commonly known as jeans seams. Seams on sportswear and children s wear, blouses and shirts are more durable with tins technique. You can make these seams particularly decorative by using a sewing thread of a contrasting color. The felling toot is available in two different widths. Attach the felling foot to the presser foot holder. Place the fabrics wrong sides together. Overlap the raw edge of the lower tabric by about 3/8 to 5/8 (1-1.5 cm). Place this overlapping edge over the tongue of the felling foot. The fabric must be placed fully under the presser foot ew along the folded edge with a,ti ught stitch. pirate the fabric and feed the jiotnicling hem into the felling foot. The i turned over by the foot and is.,.titihod along the edge. Pull the hsu fabric layers taut during sewing. Shirring foot Beautiful gathering effects can be achieved quickly and easily with the shirring foot. Attach the shirring foot by hooking the rear bar of the foot into the rear groove of the foot holder. Push the foot upwards until it snaps into the front bar. Place the fabric to be gathered under the presser foot, and the fabric to remain flat on the top through the foot cut out. Make sure the fabrics are placed right sides together. Hold the top fabric slightly taut while sewing. The more you hold the top fabric the greater the gathering effect you will achieve. Be sure to guide the fabric edges evenly through the foot. Disengage the shirring foot by pushing it down at the front and remove it in the direction of the groove of the presser foot holder at the back. Tip: Tighter gathers can be achieved by increasing the needle thread tension and the stitch length.

65 S pintucks. foot. This will produce evenly spaced on the second pintuck, allow the first Sew your first pintuck. When you start bobbin case slightly to the right (see pintucks. chapter on Bobbin thread tension ). by turning the adjusting screw of the mm needle spacing; size 80). needle (e.g. 130/705 H-ZW; 1.6 or 2.0 Replace the sewing needle with a twin Attach the pintuck foot. Thread the two needles (see page 11). )ncrease the bobbin thread tension home decorating projects are given a nostalgic touch by pintucking. of fabric such as cotton and lightlinens. can be easily applied to many types Undergarments, children s clothes and This classic heirloom sewing technique This will help to form well-defined pintuck to run parallel in a groove in the through the hole at the center front of the needle plate. sewing. the pintucks. Gently pull the fabric taut while sewing sewing machine provides space for the that it does not become knotted during gimp thread while sewing. Feed the gimp thread under the work support so between the needle plate and the Replace the needle plate. The notch Remove the needle plate. Thread the gimp thread from below inserting a gimp thread in your pintucks. A cording tongue is not used when appear even more raised. nserting a gimp thread creates a similar tongue. optical effect by making the pintuck with 5 grooves and the large cording for heavier materials use the pintuck foot 7 grooves and the small cording tongue, Pintuck foot For thin materials use the pintuck foot with during sewing and produces a moredefined pintuck. foot E Pintuck cording tongue pre-shapes the fabric cording tongue (optional accessory) on the pintuck effect, you can attach a the front edge of the needle plate. The - Tip: f you would like to emphasize Accessories and needles

66 Aittili the bias binder. are included. PFAFF dealer, flill operating instructions When you buy the ruttier from your while attaching lace in one operation. 3. Folding and securing pleats in fabric, home decorating, etc. one operation. 2. Folding and securing pleats in fabric in 1. Folding pleats in fabric. ways: sewing. This is very useful for ruffles. The ruttier can be used in three different widely spaced pleats automatically while With the ruttier you can make closely or Ruffler bnder () 2,5 3-5 tape F Ruf er i? i bout 1 (2.5 cm) along the bias flu folded edge of the bias tape. lii, iproxirnately 1/16 (1 1.5 mm) itroo oo that the needle pierces the hr liii pull out to the back. iii iii ippearance. For this you need ii,lt*at bias tape about 1 (2.5 cm) wide. oaf hod of giving fabric edges a smooth iiilioq with bias tape is a very easy 1iis tape binder A cescories and needlec Bias i iii VO the presser foot and holder. it ho beginning of the bias tape at ii 1 jlc. ho tape into the scroll of the Alot tlro binder and/or the needle taiwan rhe bias tape edges ii raw edge automatically h.1 f (i /i. on rio additional lit by sing a zigzag stitch aiqe of the fabric to be lit the binder. The bias tape { 1

67 thread or a fine cord is overstitched to produce a purl seam. With this you can occurs later. thread with a thread of a different color. Cording is a technique in which pearl effect by overstitching a medium pearl Tip: You can also obtain a remarkable is known as the purl seam. narrow satin stitch. This produces what the back. front and lies under the presser foot at leads through one of the grooves at the Place the pearl thread in the toot so it Overstitch the pearl thread with a Attach the cording foot. obtain an effect similar to braiding. Appliqués are easily sewn and always make a perfect, densely stitched seam webbing. Remember that any letters or material with a narrow satin stitch the outer edge so that no fraying cutout on its sole for the satin-stitch seam. zigzag. Make sure that the stitch covers ron the fusible webbing onto the Position and press your appliqué Sew over the edges of the appliqué Attach the appliqué foot. Transfer your drafted pattern to the Place a stabilizer under your work area. pieces in place on your base fabric. appliqué material. Cut out your motif appliqué. images. with the appliqué foot, which has a special different materials and patterns you can produce a beautiful effect. By using numbers have to be drawn as mirror and peel the paper from the back of the Cording foot Appliqué foot create countless new designs. You can paper side of a fusible, paper-backed F C 2 0, foot E foot Carding Applique..- Accessories and need1e

68 c7 foot. ll layer. Fringe foot tibric tine toot foot work Frirge Quit & -c : Accessories and needles yiu will pull the end loops flat/tight. th l;ist loops. f you pull too quickly, <trotully from the machine by holding knqth. Always sew a test seam first.,hould select a slightly longer stitch circles you must work from the outside Attach the fringe foot. Mark your desired pattern with a fabricmarking pen. E 2 0, Knot the beginning and end threads on tin inverse side. When you have finished, pull the work Embroider the motif row by row. For When using heavier threads, you Place a piece of stabilizer under the 5 fl patterns to form the top layer of the joined together in continually changing inner edge of the foot. of 1/8 guide your fabric along the edge of the foot. For a seam allowance 1/4 guide your fabric along the outer using stitch F. For a seam allowance of Attach the 1/4 inch quilt and patchwork Sew together your pieces of fabric is 1/4 (6 mm) and between the needle pieces of fabric. The clearance between The 1/4 inch quilt and patchwork foot and the inner edge of the foot 1/8 (3 mm). you can produce fantastic effects in no quilt. This is tacked to a middle layer of a layer of batting sandwiched between. polyester or cotton batting and a backing the needle and the outer edge of the foot With this special foot for fringe embroidery is particularly suitable for joining your A quilt consists of two layers of fabric with 1/4 inch Quilt and patchwork foot Many geometric pieces of fabric are E Patch ir d

69 H-M Acute round point Micro-fiber woven fabrics 80, 90 Needle size: fabrics, hosiery, Quiana and Simplex Needle size: and Latex Needle size: and light canvas Needle size: (cuts right) Needle size: (left twist groove) sheeting and oil cloth Needle size: (long eye) No. 30/3 synthetic thread, metallic thread Needle size: CC materials, organdy, glass cambric Needle size: Needle size: Needle size: 130/705 H-PS Medium ball point Stretch-fabric needle developed especially Needle size: chiffon, batiste, organdy, woolens, velvet, decorative seams and embroidery work Needle size: for Pfaff. Particularly suitable for delicate stretch and knitted fabrics /705 H-J Acute ball point Twill, work wear, heavy linen, blue jeans H Light ball point Universal needle for synthetics, fine linen, H-SU( Medium ball point Coarse knitted fabrics, Latex, double-knit H-SKF Heavy ball point Wide-meshed corsetry, Lycra, Simplex H-LR Narrow twist point Leather, suede, calf and goatskin leathers H-O Light ball point Topstitched seams for quilting H-E Medium ball point Embroidery work /90 100/ N Light ball point Topstitched seams with buttonhole silk or 130)705 -l-pcl Narrow twist point mitation leather, plastic materials, plastic 130)705 H-WNG Hemstitching point Effective hemstitching on heavily dressed System & No Profile Point and eye Suitable for Needle points Needle Needle Needle light medium heavy Using the correct needle guarantees better stitching of the fabric. Fabric weight Fabric weight Fabric weight Needle chart Accessories and needles

70 larly suitable. size: 80 size: 80 size: H-ZW length 130/705 H-ZW H-ZW 2.5 mm i 00 2,5 mm mm normal pintucks batiste are particu mm wide pintucks mm wide pintucks woven fabric and mm extra wide pintucks Decorative hemstitch spacing size: 100 size: 80 size: 100 H-ZW-HO effect embroidery. Well- 130/705 length width Stitch width spacing - 2,0mm 1.6 2, length Stitch Needle Suitable for.iiilwiieel. ri this way, needle breakage is avoided as much as possible. size: 90 2,5 mm 3,0 mm size: 80 2,5 mm width spacing Classification Stitch Stitch Needle Suitable for 2,0-3,0 mm very narrow 2,3-3,0 mm very narrow Classification Stitch Hemstitch special twin needle 0.5-1,5 mm narrow 0,5-1,5 mm narrow 0,5-1,5mm wide Classification Stitch Zigzag sewing iii owing the desired stitches, check whether needles can penetrate easily, by turning the Decorative sewing with twin needles Accessories and needles finished fine Needle Suitable for 2,0 mm decoration 2,5 mm decoration 1.6mm decoration cc:)

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