296-1 - Sewing machine PFAFF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 296-1 PFAFF

PFAFF 294 295 294-1 295-1 296-1 297-1 PFAFF 237-1

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PFAFF

294, 295,

294-1, 295-1, 296-1, 297-1

Foreword

Your new Pfaff sewing machine will enable you to master such work as sewing, embroidering, darning and sewing buttonholes quickly and easily.

With the built-in utility-stitch mechanism you can also sew all functional seams needed for proper sewing of stretch knitwear or fabrics, such as tricot, jersey, Helanca and all other materials marked "stretch".

This instruction book has been compiled in order to familiarize you thoroughly with all the sewing jobs coming up in a home.

We suggest that you try out the various sewing techniques discussed in this book so that you will become well acquainted with your machine.

If you have any sewing problems, please do not hesitate to contact your Pfaff dealer who will be glad to help you at any time.

We hope you will always enjoy sewing with your Pfaff.

PFAFF HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT

5 Utility-stitch control

6 Spool pins

7 Bobbin winder

8 Balance wheel

9 Stop motion knob

10 Motor disengaging mechanism

11 Stitch length control

12 Reverse feed control

13 Bed cover

14 Transverse rotary hook

(below bedplate)

15 Needle plate

16 Sewing foot thumb screw

17 Light switch

18 Stitch width control

19 Needle position lever

20 Needle thread tension

(on back of machine arm)

21 Presser bar lifter

22 Needle set screw

23 Sewing foot

24 Drop-feed button

Parts of the

Pfaff 295, 295-1 and 297-1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PFAFF 297-1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24

1 Thread retainer stud

2 Take-up lever

3 Thread guide

4 Top cover

5 Utility-stitch control

6 Spool pins

7 Bobbin winder

8 Balance wheel

9 Stop motion knob

10 Motor disengaging mechanism

11 Stitch length control

12 Reverse feed control

13 Free arm

14 Free arm cover

(enclosing transverse rotary hook)

15 Needle plate

16 Sewing foot thumb screw

17 Light switch

18 Stitch width control

19 Needle position lever

20 Presser bar lifter

(on back of machine arm)

21 Needle thread tension

22 Needle set screw

23 Sewing foot

24 Drop-feed button

• Push plug A into the receptacle on the back of the machine and the plug at the other end of the cord into wall outlet.

If your machine is foot-operated, push the plug of the sewlight cord into the wall outlet.

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To switch on the sewlight, push the button on the face cover (see ill.).

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Pace the foot control within easy reach of your foot and press down the pedal. The harder you press, the faster the machine will run.

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Power-driven machines (with built-in motor only) feature a lever (10) underneath the balance wheel which serves to swing the motor to its operative position. To engage the motor, flick this lever down. After you have completed sewing, flick this lever to its top position.

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ance wheel until the needle is at its nighest point.

On the Pfaff 294, 294-1 and 296-1 remove the bed cover (13), as illustrated. Lift latch k on the bobbin case and pull out the bobbin case with the bobbin.

The bobbin cannot fall out as long as you hold the case by its open latch. When you release latch k, the empty bobbin drops out.

On the Pfaff 295, 295-1 and 297-1 the bobbin case is removed as on CI. 294 and 296-1, except that in order to get at the bobbin case you must first swing the free-arm cover (14) to the left.

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Engaging and disengaging the sewing mechanism for bobbin winding

While the bobbin is being wound the sewing mechanism must not move.

Hold balance wheel (8) while turning stop motion knob (9) toward you (see ill.).

To engage the sewing mechanism after the bobbin has been wound, turn the stop motion knob away from you.

Pass the thread around the thread retainer stud in the direction indicated by an arrow. Place a bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, making sure that key A at its base enters slot B in the bobbin (see ill.).

Wind a few turns of thread on the bobbin and push the bobbin toward the right.

Start the machine.

When the bobbin is full, it stops automatically. Push it towards the left and remove it from the spindle.

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draws toward the right (1) and place it in the bobbin case.

Pull the thread into slot (2) and under spring (3). As you pull the thread, the bobbin should rotate clockwise (4). Leave about three inches of thread hanging from the bobbin case.

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To insert the bobbin case into the machine, rotate the balance wheel until the needle is at its highest point. Lift the latch and place the bobbin case on center stud s (see ill.), making sure its slot (white arrow) points up. Release the latch and press against the bobbin case until you hear it snap into place.

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To enlarge the sewing area of the Pfaff 295, 295-1 and 297-1 for ordinary sewing operations, push the workplate into the free arm as far as it will go (Fig. 1). Then lock it in place by turning down the lever on the back of the machine (Fig. 2) until the locking stud snaps into the hole in the free arm. Press the workplate support against the machine base until it snaps into place (Fig. 3).

To remove the workplate, swing up its support and unlock it by pulling out and swinging up the lever on the back of the machine (Fig. 3).

On machines having no carrying case base, the workplate support is pressed against the baseplate of the machine.

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The sewing area of the Pfaff 294, 294-1 and 297-1 Portable is enlarged with the aid of an extension (4).

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Upper threading is illustrated opposite.

Please note that the thread is placed between the discs of tension (21) pulled clockwise around the tension stud and drawn toward the right with a jerk (see ill. below). As you do this, hold the thread fast somewhere between the spool and the tension.

Thread the needle from the front.

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The sewing foot is raised and lowered by operating the presser bar lifter on the back of the machine (see ill.).

A = Presser bar lifter up B = Presser bar lifter down

To draw up the bobbin thread, hold the needle thread and lower the sewing foot.

Turn the balance wheel toward you a full turn. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread.

Place both threads back under the sewing foot after it has been raised again.

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Fundamentals of machine operation

Before you begin working your machine you should know the following:

Turn utility-stitch control (5) clockwise (as indicated by arrows in Fig. 1) until the symbol of the desired seam (straight stitch, zig-zag stitch, etc.) is opposite the dot.

For ordinary sewing, needle position lever (19) should be in its center position (Fig. 2).

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Make sure take-up lever (2) is at its highest point before you begin and after you have completed a seam (Fig. 3).

Always rotate balance wheel (8) toward you (see arrow). As you do this, check to make sure the stop motion knob is tightened firmly (Fig. 4).

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To this end, push the stitch width control to the right as far as it will go (Fig. 1).

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To sew longer straight-stitch seams, turn utility-stitch control (5) until the straight-stitch symbol is opposite the dot (see Fig. 2).

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The stitch length is regulated by turning the stitch length control from 0 to 4 (Fig. 3). The number indicating the stitch length chosen should be opposite the notch on the left-hand side of the slot.

For ordinary sewing operations, set the stitch length control between 2 and 3.

Place the material under the sewing foot and lower the presser bar lifter.

Place the foot control within easy reach of your foot and press down the pedal. The harder you press, the faster the machine will run.

To sew in reverse or backtack the end of a seam, simply press down the finger tip control (Fig. 1).

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For zigzag sewing turn utility-stitch control (5) until the zigzag-stitch symbol is opposite the dot.

Then regulate the stitch width by pushing the stitch width control toward the left, as desired.

Various zigzag sewing operations are described on page 26 and the following pages.

Setting the machine for sewing various utility-stitch seams is explained on page 34, while the following pages contain instructions for various utility-stitch sewing operations.

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Balanced tensions are essential for sewing. Both tensions are correctly balanced if the needle and bobbin threads interlock in the center of the material.

The bobbin thread tension is regulated by turning the small knurled screw on the bobbin case (Fig. 1).

Turn this screw right (with your thumb nail) for a tighter tension, or left for a looser tension.

If the same size threads are used in the needle and on the bobbin, there is no need to adjust the bobbin thread tension.

This tension is set correctly if a slight resistance has to be overcome when pulling the thread.

Numbers 0 to 10 indicate different degrees of tension on the upper tension dial (Fig. 2).

The higher the number, the tighter the tension. For ordinary sewing operations, the upper tension should be set between 3 and 5.

Please note: Ease both tensions somewhat for sewing silk and other delicate fabrics.

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The accessory box which belongs to your machine contains several sewing feet for special sewing operations.

To change the sewing foot, bring the needle to its highest point and raise the foot. Turn out screw (16) until the sewing foot can be removed, tilting it sideways (see Figs. 1 & 2). The new foot is attached in the reverse order.

For sewing elastic fabrics, attach ordinary sewing foot No. 93-838 954-00 rather than clear-view sewing foot No. 93-100 179-00.

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Upper tension too tight or lower tension too loose.

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Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight.

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Both tensions correctly balanced.

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To change the needle, bring the needle bar to its highest point and lower the sewing foot. Loosen needle set screw (22) and pull the old needle out of the needle clamp.

Insert new needle and push it up as far as it will go (Fig. 3), making sure that the flat side of its shank faces toward the back. Tighten screw (22) securely.

Use system 130 needles as indicated in the table on the inside front cover.

To prepare your machine for darning, proceed as follows:

Darning foot No. 93-106103-91

Replace the ordinary sewing foot by darning foot No. 93-106103-91, attaching it from the rear so that spring clip c rests on needle set screw (22). Tighten sewing foot thumb screw (16). Lower the presser bar lifter.

Now the machine feed has to be dropped. To do this, push the drop-feed button to the right to position B. To raise the feed again, press the button down and push it back to position A for sewing.

Draw up the bobbin thread and hold both threads lightly with your left hand while the first stitches are being made. Trim the threads and start stitching back and forth across the hole in sewing direction. Make sure the threads are anchored in the unworn area around the hole.

Turn the fabric at right angles and sew back and forth over the preceding work with short stitches.

If the needle thread should break, the upper tension is too tight.

Darning sheer and soft materials is greatly facilitated by placing them in darning hoops.

Select the darning hoops in a size matching the darning job to be performed.

Attach zipper foot without quilting gauge No. 93-847 600-00.

Stitch length: 1.5 to 2

Open it. Stitch close to the left edge of the zipper for about 3 cm (1"), guiding the right edge of the foot along the zipper teeth (1). Leave the needle in the material, raise the zipper foot and close the zipper (2).

Continue stitching until you reach the end of the zipper. Then stitch across this end (3) and up the other side.

The finished zipper closure is shown in Fig. 4.

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Flat felled seams

Attach felling foot No.

93-847 561-00 (available from your

Pfaff dealer)

Stitch length 1.5 - 2mm

Flat felled seams are used to durably join two pieces of fabric and are usually straight-stitched.

First Seam: Lay pieces together with the right sides facing and the bottom piece protruding about 4 mm (1/s"). Make sure the fabric enters the felling foot evenly and the bottom fabric is folded over the edge of the top piece (Fig. 1), but the top piece is not folded.

Open the two pieces.

Second Seam: Start the second seam at the same fabric edge as the first seam. Lightly tension the fabric by pulling it sideways. Insert the seam ridge into the felling foot and stitch it down (see Fig. 2).

Quilting

Use zipper foot No. 93-847600-00 with quilting gauge for sewing parallel seams over the entire surface of the fabric.

Hemming

Attach hemmer foot No. 93-847551-00. Stitch length: 1.5 to 2

Fold the beginning of the fabric edge twice, making a hem about 3 mm (1/4") wide and several inches long. Place the material under the hemmer foot and lower the same.

Make 3 to 4 straight stitches to secure the folded edge in place.

Draw the fabric into the hemmer foot by pulling both threads backwards, as shown in the drawing.

Feed the fabric edge into the hemmer foot scroll with your right hand (see ill.), making sure that the scroll is well filled with fabric at all times and the fabric does not slip sideways under the right half of the foot.

To produce an elastic hem on soft fabrics, use zigzag stitches. Set the stitch width, as instructed on p. 25.

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Cording is made with two needle threads. When threading the needles, make sure to lead each thread between a separate pair of tension discs.

To render your cording more prominent, insert a filler cord. Select the twin needle gauge and the size of the filler cord to suit the type of material used. The thicker the fabric the wider the needle gauge.

Lace the filler cord through the hole in the needle plate, as illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3.

Hold both needle threads lightly and rotate the balance wheel to draw up the bobbin thread.

The smallest distance between cording seams made with the ordinary sewing foot is abt. 6 mm (1/2 inch).

For narrower cording, use one of the cording feet listed below.

Use ordinary sewing foot No. 93-838954-00. or cording foot

and insert a twin needle (which can be obtained from your sewing machine dealer).

Stitch length: 1.5 to 2

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To make different size cording, the following twin needles and cording feet can be supplied at extra cost.

Twin needles for needle distances of 1.2 (3/4"), 1.6 (1/16"), 1.8, 2.0 (5/4"), 2.5 (3/32"), 3.0 and 4.0 (5/32") mm.

Cording foot No. 93-847671-00 with 3 grooves is used for heavy materials.

cording foot No. 93-847675-00 with 5 grooves for medium-heavy fabrics, and

cording foot No. 93-847680-00 with 7 grooves for lightweight materials.

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Hemstitching

Use clear-view sewing foot No. 93-100 179-00. Stitch length: 2 to 2.5

Use a thread which is not too heavy (preferably a No. 50 embroidery thread) and insert a System 130 Zwi-Ho needle (obtainable in your Pfaff-shop).

Make sure the needle and bobbin threads are the same size. The threading procedure is the same as for cording work. Slightly increase the needle thread tension.

The hemstitching effect is produced by the left wing needle penetrating the fabric. Turn the fabric by half a turn and sew the second seam, guiding the material so that the wing needle enters the needle holes it has made in the fabric previously.

You can produce a nice hemstitching effect along the hemmed edge of the fabric (see Fig. 1) by guiding the material so that the wing needle follows the hemline and the ordinary needle stitches into the fabric close to the hem.

Hemstitching effect obtained with a stitch width of 2 mm ( 510 )

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Zigzag stitching

Turn utility-stitch control (5) clockwise until the zigzag-stitch symbol is opposite the dot (Fig. 1).

To select the desired stitch width, push the stitch width control to the left (Fig. 2).

Never change the stitch width setting unless the needle is outside the fabric.

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The stitch length is regulated by turning the stitch length control, as illustrated above.

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Use ordinary sewing foot. Stitch length: 2

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to zigzag-stitch symbol.

To overcast the edges of light and medium-weight fabrics, set the machine for its maximum stitch width.

Soft and flimsy fabrics are best overcast with a zigzag stitch of medium width.

Make sure the needle takes one stitch into the fabric and the other over its edge. This will cover the fabric edge securely.

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Press-open seams

Attach ordinary sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to zigzag stitch symbol.

Set stitch length control between buttonhole symbol and "0".

Set stitch width control (18) on narrow zigzag seam symbol.

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Sew the two pieces of material together with the machine set as indicated above. Then press the seam open. This seam is particularly well suited for stretch fabrics. When sewing synthetic stretch fabrics, please note the instructions given for regulating the tension on p. 16.

Attach ordinary sewing foot.

Place the lace on the material and stitch it down with straight stitches made with a stitch length of "1.5" on both sides (Fig. 1).

Cut the fabric open under the lace insertion (Fig. 2) and iron it on both sides of the lace (Fig. 3).

Turn the fabric to the right side and sew over the edges of the lace with short zigzag stitches of medium width (Fig. 4).

Trim the fabric edges away on the wrong side.

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Appliqué work

Use clear-view sewing foot No. 93-100179-00.

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To make appliqué, proceed as follows:

1. Trace the design on the right side.
2. Set the stitch length control on "1" and stitch along the outlines.
3. Sew the fabric to be appliqued to the right side with large zigzag stitches (Fig. 1).
4. Follow the outlines of the design on the wrong side with a narrow zigzag stitch (stitch length control on "1"), as shown (Fig. 2). Undo the zigzag basting stitches.
5. Trim the excess material close to the seam on the right side (Fig. 3).
6. Sew over the edges of the appliqué with closely packed zigzag stitches (stitch length: 0.2, stitch width: medium), as illustrated (Fig. 4).

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Regulate the stitch width to suit the size of the monogram.

Remove the sewing foot and drop the machine feed. Attach the darning foot and lower the presser bar lifter. Insert a No. 70 needle and use No. 50 embroidering and darning thread. Ease the needle thread tension somewhat.

Trace the monogram on the fabric.

Let the needle stitch into the fabric at the beginning of the design and draw the bobbin thread up through the fabric. Hold both thread ends and start your machine.

Hold the fabric taut with both hands. Flimsy fabrics are best placed in darning hoops. Slowly move the material in writing direction, without turning it, while the machine is running at high speed.

Sewing Curtains

Stitch length: 3

Use a thin needle (see Needle and Thread Chart) and sew with straight or very narrow zigzag stitches. Sew synthetic materials with synthetic thread.

Hold synthetic materials a little taut while sewing.

Ease the needle thread tension somewhat.

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Changing the needle position

Some special sewing jobs are made with the needle switched to the right or left of the needle plate slot. This is done by moving lever (19) to the right and left, respectively.

The needle position lever is indispensable for sewing on buttons and sewing button-holes, for instance.

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Button sewing

Attach clear-view sewing foot No. 93-100 179-00.

Flick the needle to its left position and drop the machine feed.

Turn utility-stitch control to zigzag symbol. Raise the needle. Place fabric and button under the foot so that the holes in the button are visible through the needle slot in the foot. Regulate the stitch width until the needle alternately stitches through both holes. Before sewing on the button, rotate the balance wheel to check the stitch width. If necessary, adjust. Sew on the button.

Move the stitch width control toward the right (straight stitch) and make two or three tying stitches.

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Use buttonhole foot No. 93-847 616-00 or universal sewing foot No. 93-100179-00.

Settings:

Set the utility-stitch control for zigzag stitching.

Flick the needle position lever to the left (Fig. 2) and put the stitch width control in notch R1 (Fig. 3).

Stitch length setting:

Set the stitch density so that the threads are packed close together. Depending on the thread size and the fabric weight, the button-hole symbol in the stitch length control must be turned toward + or -. Before you start to sew buttonholes, try one out on a pice of scrap material.

To obtain more prominent buttonholes, use a filler cord of medium size. This cord is pulled through the small hole in the left toe of the buttonhole foot or placed in the left groove of the universal sewing foot.

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Sew the first seam over the filler cord. When the buttonhole is the right length, leave the needle in the fabric on the right of its throw (1).

Lift the sewing foot, turn the fabric around clockwise by half a turn, using the needle as a pivot. Place the filler thread around the needle and pull it forward into the left groove of the sewing foot (2).

Lower the foot and let the needle descend on the left of its throw (3).

Move stitch width control (18) to the second notch R 2, make 4 to 6 bartack stitches, slightly holding the material to reduce the length of bar (4).

Push stitch width control (18) back to the first notch R 1 and sew the second button-hole seam, stopping about 1 mm ( ^1/_16 ) from the end of the first seam.

Push stitch width control (18) to the second notch R 2 and sew the second tack, slightly holding the material to reduce the length of bar (5). Flick the stitch width contro all the way to the right and make 3 to 4 fastening stitches.

Trim the threads and the filler cord (6).

Open the buttonhole with your seam ripper which is included in the accessory box.

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means of utility-stitch control (5). Turn this control clockwise (as indicated by arrows) until the symbol of the desired stitch is opposite the dot (see ill.).

The width of the utility-stitch pattern is regulated by stitch width control (18). The stitch width recommended is indicated in the instructions for the respective utility-stitch sewing operation.

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Zigzag stitch

1. 294-1, 295, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1

Elastic stitch

294, 294-1, 295, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1.

Blind stitch

294, 294-1, 295, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1

Ornamental elastic stitch

296-1 and 297-1.

Shell-edge stitch

296-1 and 297-1.

Zigzag stitching, edge finishing, sewing buttonholes, appliqué work, etc.

Sewing on elastic, inserting patches, darning rips and worn areas, and sewing terry cloth.

Blindstitching and shell edging.

Sewing on elastic strands and ornamental stitching.

Shell edging and reinforcing edges.

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Blindstitching

Use blindstitch sewing foot No. 93-030539-45.

Basting seam

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Fold

Set the utility-stitch control to the symbol for blind-stitch sewing.

Set the needle at its right-hand position, and the stitch length control at 3 to 4.

Set the needle thread tension one number lower.

Baste the hem at about 12 cm ( ^3/_16 ) from the edge as shown in drawing 1.

Fold the hem as shown in drawing 2 and place the fabric under the sewing foot so that the folded edge is guided by the guide edge of the foot (ill. at right). Regulate the stitch width so that the needle descending on the left of its throw catches one fabric yarn only.

Please note

Or heavy woollen materials the hem is folded once only (see drawing 3) and its raw edge is finished with zigzag stitches before it is hemmed.

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Attach clear-view sewing foot

No. 93-100179-00 or ordinary sewing foot No. 93-838954-00.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to blind-stitch symbol on models 294 to 295-1, or to shell-edge stitch symbol on models 296-1 and 297-1.

Stitch length: 1 to 2

Stitch width control (18): 4

Shell edging makes a nice trimming on lingerie or garments made of delicate, soft fabrics or tricot.

Fold the fabric along the line which is to be enhanced by shell edging. On models 296-1 and 297-1, place it under the sewing foot so that it extends to the left of the needle. Sew along the folded edge with the needle taking the left stitch into the fabric and the right stitch over its edge. As the threads are interlocked outside the fabric, the fabric edge is drawn inwardly, thus producing a shell edging effect.

tends to the right or the needle (see iii. at bottom left), so that the needle takes the left stitch over the fabric edge.

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Close-up of a sewing machine needle stitching fabric (no visible text or symbols)

Inserting patches with elastic stitch

Attach ordinary sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to elastic-stitch symbol.

Stitch length: between "0" and lower end of buttonhole symbol

Stitch width: maximum

Pure geometric pattern with zigzag lines and triangles, no text or symbols present

Illustration of a person wearing a striped hat and patterned pants with heart-shaped patches (no text or symbols)

Pure diagram of a spring-loaded frame with no text, numbers, or symbols

Cut the patch a little larger than the damaged area and place it over the thin spot so that its grain matches the rest of the fabric.

Sew the patch down by stitching along its edges. Turn the material over and trim close to the seams.

The seam which joins the patch to the fabric is highly elastic.

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Attach the ordinary or the clear-view sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to elastic-stitch symbol.

Stitch length: between "0" and lower end of buttonhole symbol.

Stitch width: maximum

other with their edges overlapping about 1 cm ( ^1/2 ) (Fig. 1). Stitch down the raw edge on one side of the fabric with elastic stitch, turn the fabric over and stitch down the second raw edge (Fig. 3).

If the seam is exposed to great stress, place both pieces of material on top of each other edge on edge, and join them with straight stitches of a medium length sewn abt. 2 cm ( ^34 ) from the raw edges. Press the seam open and stitch down the raw edges with the elastic stitch (Fig. 2).

Two 3D geometric diagrams showing layered planes with dashed and solid lines, no text or symbols present.

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Close-up of a sewing machine needle stitching fabric (no visible text or symbols)

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Black-and-white photo of a mechanical device positioned on a textured surface with a wavy line below (no visible text or symbols)

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Line drawing of a woman wearing a headscarf and blazer, standing with hands on hips (no text or symbols)

Darning rips

Apply the ordinary or clear-view sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to elastic-stitch symbol.

Stitch length: between "0" and lower end of buttonhole symbol

Stitch width: maximum

Place a suitable piece of material under the rip and close the rip with the needle stitching alternately into the material on the right and left. If the edges of the rip are ragged, sew along the first seam on the right and left of the rip, overlapping the seams.

Pure zigzag pattern with no text, numbers, or symbols

Close-up of a sewing machine needle and foot assembly (no visible text or symbols)

Pure diagram of a spring-mass system without any text, numbers, or symbols

Attach ordinary sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to elastic-stitch symbol.

Stitch length: between "0" and lower end of buttonhole symbol

Stitch width: maximum

1. Turn both raw edges about 1 cm (1/2") to wrong side and press. Place both pieces under the needle with their folded edges abutting, and sew them together with an elastic-stitch seam so that both folded edges are covered (see ill.). Trim excess material on wrong side.

2. If the fabric has a firm selvaged edge, the edges need not be folded and pressed. Simply place both pieces under the sewing foot with their edges abutting and join them, as instructed above.

Illustration of a sewing machine needle stitching a wire (no text or symbols visible)

Mending hems

Apply the ordinary sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to elastic-stitch symbol.

Stitch length; between "0" and lower end of buttonhole symbol.

Stitch width: maximum.

Rip open the section of the hem seam opposite the damaged area. Take a piece of suitable material in the right size, fold it on the double and press. Then insert this piece in the hem so that its folded edge is in line with the folded edge of the hem.

Sew it down with elastic stitches. overlapping the seams.

Close-up of a sewing machine needle stitching fabric (no visible text or symbols)

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Sewing on elastic

Attach the ordinary sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to elastic-stitch symbol.

Stitch length: between "0" and lower end of buttonhole symbol.

Stitch width: maximum

Lay the elastic on the fabric edge, stretching it with both hands, as illustrated. Then sew the stretched elastic down.

The more you stretch the elastic. the more the fabric will be gathered.

Close-up of a fabric with a wavy seam and a dark band, no visible text or symbols

Illustration of a hand holding a pen measuring a wire with a ruler, showing mesh texture and measurement scale (no text or symbols)

Different utility stitches can be selected by means of utility-stitch control (5). Turn this control clockwise (as indicated by arrows) until the symbol of the desired stitch is opposite the dot (see ill.).

The width of the utility-stitch pattern is regulated by stitch width control (18). The stitch width recommended is indicated in the instructions for the respective utility-stitch sewing operation. Turn stitch length control (11) in the direction indicated by an arrow until it snaps in place with the red triple-stitch symbol opposite the notch. (Fig. 3).

Technical diagram showing a rotary dial and its internal structure with labeled components and directional arrows.

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Elastic triple straight stitch

294, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1.

Elastic triple zigzag stitch

294-1, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1.

Honeycomb stitch

294-1, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1.

Pullover stitch

294-1, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1.

Feather stitch

296-1 and 297-1.

Overlock stitch

296-1 and 297-1

For seams exposed to great stress, e.g. on ski pants; elastic press-open seams.

Elastic seams on foundation wear

For sewing highly elastic fabrics; sewing on elastic strands.

Elastic seams for joining two pieces of fabric and finishing their edges in one operation; for knitted or crotcheted fabrics.

For inserting lace; for ornamental purposes.

Special elastic seam to secure the fabric edge stitches; for knitted or crotcheted fabrics.

Elastic triple straight stitch

Models 294-1, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1.

Attach ordinary sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to symbol of elastic triple straight stitch.

Turn stitch length control to red triple-stitch symbol.

Flick stitch width control to straight stitch position.

You need elastic straight-stitch seams (press-open seams) for all stretch fabrics, particularly if the seam is exposed to great stress (e.g. on ski pants). Sew the elastic press-open seam with the machine set as indicated above.

Close-up of a sewing machine needle and base mechanism (no visible text or symbols)

Elastic triple zigzag stitch

Models 294-1, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1.

Attach ordinary sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to symbol of elastic triple zigzag stitch.

Turn stitch length control to red triple-stitch symbol.

Stitch width: maximum

The elastic triple zigzag seam is specially suited for foundation garments requiring seams which are both elastic and strong. This stitch can be used to mend damaged spots in the seams.

Scanned text of a dense, wavy black line on a grid background, possibly a decorative or stylized letter.

Honeycomb stitch

Models 294-1, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1.

Use clear-view sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to honeycomb-stitch symbol.

Turn stitch length control to red triple-stitch symbol.

Stitch width: maximum.

It pays to replace worn rubber strands on knee-length stockings, socks and nightgowns by sewing on new ones. Let the needle stitch into the fabric. Pass the elastic strands around the needle, lower the sewing foot, at the same time placing the elastic strands into its grooves. Stretch the strands during sewing. The more you stretch the elastic strands, the more the fabric will be gathered.

Pullover stitch

Models 294-1, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1.

Attach ordinary sewing foo:

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to pullover-stitch symbol.

Turn stitch length control to red triple-stitch symbol.

Stitch width: maximum

Place the pieces of fabric on top of each other edge on edge. Sew along the edge so that the needle takes the left stitch over it.

Microscopic view of cellular structures with visible nuclei and cytoplasmic details (no text or labels)

Line drawing of a sewing machine needle and base (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a sewing machine needle stitching fabric (no visible text or symbols)

Overlock stitch

Models 296-1 and 297-1.

Attach ordinary sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to overlock-stitch symbol.

Turn stitch length control to red triple-stitch symbol.

Stitch width: maximum

Abstract decorative pattern with repeating floral motifs and wavy lines (no text or symbols)

Feather stitch

Models 296-1 and 297-1.

Attach ordinary or clear-view sewing foot.

Turn utility-stitch control (5) to feather stitch.

Turn stitch length control to red triple-stitch symbol.

Stitch width: maximum

The overlock stitch is ideally suitable for joining knitted or crotcheted fabrics. You join them and finish their edges in one operation. The material extends to the left of the needle.

You can obtain highly attractive ornamental effects with the feather stitch. This stitch is also well suited as an ornamental stitch for sewing on border strips or lace.

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Abstract pattern of repeating diamond and square shapes with wavy lines, no text or symbols present

Ornamental stitches

Attach clear-view sewing foot No. 93-100 179-00.

All utility stitches can be used to make ornamental seams. The illustration shows a number of examples.

Changing the light bulb

Pull the utility-stitch knob upwards out of the machine, making sure it is not wedged.

Close-up of a mechanical component with a circular dial and threaded shaft (no visible text or symbols)

Push the bulb in a little, turn it to the left, then pull it out of its socket. Insert the new bulb so that its pins slide into the socket slots. Push the bulb in and turn it to the right.

To replace the top cover, first bring the take-up lever to the bottom of its stroke again. Press against the cover at the left so that the tongue slips properly into slot N of the housing.

Now replace the utility-stitch knob, making sure its stud enters the borehole perpendicularly (see arrow in ill. at left).

Undo the two screws of the top cover and bring the take-up lever to the bottom of its stroke. Push in the light switch and hold it in, then remove the cover by lifting it off to the left.

Technical illustration of a sewing machine with hand operating the needle and close-up view showing internal components (no text or symbols)

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Machine care

Longevity and smooth machine performance are cependent on regular cleaning and proper oiling. Since your Pfaff sewing machine has been made from high-grade materials, there is only the sewing hook which has to be oiled regularly.

From time to time, put a drop of oil into the hook raceway (see illustrations below).

Pfaff 294/294-1/296-1

Close-up of a sewing machine needle stitching fabric, with a hand operating the work (no visible text or symbols)

Pfaff 295/295-1/297-1

Technical illustration of a mechanical device with a mounted component and internal components (no visible text or symbols)

From time to time, clean the parts in the machine arm and in the vicinity of the sewing hook with a soft brush.

To this end, remove the needle, the sewing foot and the bobbin case with the bobbin.

On Pfaff machines 295, 295-1 and 297-1 loosen the set screw, lift the front of the free arm cover and pull the cover out lengthwise of the arm (1 & 2).

Pfaff machines 294, 294-1 and 296-1 are tilted back. On porable machines, loosen the screw on the bottom of the machine base and tilt the machine back cautiously.

Close-up of a sewing machine needle and base panel (no visible text or symbols)

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Mechanical device with lever and clamping mechanism (no visible text or symbols)

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Trouble shooting

When operated properly, your sewing machine will hardly develop any trouble.

Please remember to restore the normal setting after you have completed sewing (buttonhole sewing or daming, for instance) by flicking the stitch width control and turning the utility-stitch control to straight stitching, flicking the needle position lever to its central position, raising the machine feed and setting the stitch length control on "2".

If trouble should occur check the following:

• The needle must not be damaged and must be inserted correctly.
• Select the correct needle and thread from the Needle and Thread Chart.
• Check whether the needle has been threaded correctly.
• Use only high-grade machine thread or sewing silk.
• Check to see that the doopoin case has been inserted correctly.
• Both tensions must be balanced correctly.
• Don't force the feeding motion, merely guide the material lightly.
• Clean and oil the machine as instructed.
• Make sure there are no pieces of thread wedged between the tension discs. To remove them, pull a narrow fabric strip between the tension discs.
• Make sure the utility-stitch control has been turned to the desired stitch.

- The Pfaff rotary hook will not normally jam, even if the machine should be handled improperly.

If thread should happen to jam in the hook raceway, it is sufficient to put a drop of oil into the raceway, jerk the balance wheel back and then rock it back and forth, without applying force.

Contents

Page

Foreword 1 Parts of the Pfaff 294-1 and 295-1 2
Parts of the Pfaff 295, 295-1 and 297-1 . . . 3
Preparing your machine for sewing 4 Switching on the sewlight 5
Foot control
Motor engaging mechanism
Removing the bobbin case
Engaging and disengaging
the sewing mechanism
Winding the bobbin
Inserting the bobbin
Inserting the bobbin case
Workplate of the 10
Pfaff 295, 295-1 and 297-1 10
Workplate of the
Pfaff 294, 294-1 and 297-1 10
Upper threading
Raising and lowering the sewing foot 12
Drawing up the bobbin thread 12
Fundamentals of machine operation 13
Straight stitching 14
Regulating the stitch length 14
Reverse sewing 15
Ziqzag setting 15
Tension regulation
Changing the needle
Changing the sewing foot 17
Darning 18
Dropping the machine feed 18
Zipper insertion 20
Flat felled seams 21
Quilting 21
Hemming 22

Cording 23
Hemstitching 24
Zigzag stitching 25
Overcasting edges 26
Press-open seams 27/43
Inserting lace 28
Appliqué work 29
Monogram embroidery 30
Sewing curtains 30
Changing the needle position 31
Button sewing 31
Sewing buttonholes 32
Utility-stitch seams sewn forwards ..... 34
Blindstitching 35
Shell edging 36
Inserting patches 37
Stitching terry cloth 38
Darning rips 39
Butt seaming
Mending hems 40
Sewing on elastic 41
Utility-stitch seams sewn backwards 42
Elastic triple straight stitch 43
Elastic triple zigzag stitch 43
Honeycomb stitch 44
Pullover stitch 44
Overlock stitch 45
Feather stitch 45
Ornamental stitches 47
Changing the light bulb 48
Removing the face cover 48
Machine care 49
Cleaning 50
Trouble shooting 51