Freestyle 1527 - Sewing machine PFAFF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Freestyle 1527 PFAFF

'arts of your FreeStyle sewing machine

Connection socket "foot control with main cord"

Main switch

Handwheel release disk

Handwheel

Bobbin winder

Lid with stitches

Extra spool holder

Spool holder with spool cap

Take-up lever

0 Needle thread tension dial
1 Threading path
2 Thread cutter
3 Presser foot holder with presser foot
4 Base plate
5 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed
6 Needle holder with fixing screw
7 Presser foot lifter
8 Button for "reverse sewing"
9 Stitch length dial
0 Carrying handle
1 Stitch selection
2 Thread guide
3 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt)
4 Stitch width dial
5 Needle position dial
6 Needle plate
7 Removable accessory tray

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All you want, and nothing that you do not need!

FreeStyle

Congratulations! You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing machine which features unique advantages. Your new Pfaff can sew through almost any fabric – from thick to thin.

The design and technology incorporated in your new Pfaff 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 only way to really find all of the options your FreeStyle sewing machine has to offer and how to make the most of them.

If you have any questions – no problem! Your PFAFF dealer is always happy to help.

So get ready to have some fun! And have a great time turning your sewing ideas into reality.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For the United States only

When you use an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be adhered to us follows: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning it.
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.
4. Do not place or store a sewing machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.
2. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to off ("O") position, then remove plug, not the cord.
9. Never operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked.
10. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
11. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
12. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
13. Do not use bent or blunt needles. Use needles recommended by the manufacturer only.
14. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle, causing it to break.
15. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
16. Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
17. Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

Please also observe the general safety notes on opposite page.

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for HOUSEHOLD use only.

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Notes on safety

Notes on safety for household sewing machines in accordance with

EN 60 335-2-28 and IEC 60 335-2-28

1 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 if:

• 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.

1. Do not pull the mains plug out of the socket by its cord.
2. If 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.
3. 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.
4. Be sure to use only original PFAFF parts.
5. The machine is designed for a mains supply with a nominal voltage of +/- 10% and a rated frequency of +/- 4%.
6. When used properly the temperature of the outer components of a non-electronically controlled foot control can reach up to 85°C. Constant use at a low speed is therefore not permitted in order to avoid damage.

Environment

The recommended environment is:

Ambient temperature 10°C to 40°C

Humidity 20% to 80%

Storage temperature: -25°C to +60°C

The machine is suppressed and immune to interference; however, it should not be operated near electronic devices such as radios, TVs, PCs, broadcasting transmitters, etc.

This sewing machine is a high-quality electronic-mechanical device. It is a machine for supervised use in the home. It 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.

Introduction

Contents

Accessories and needles	49-59
Accessory tray	3
Appliqué	44
Appliqué foot	56

Bias-tape binder	55
Blind stitch	23
Bobbin case	8-9
Bobbin thread tension	8-9
Buttonholes	26-27, 44

Changing the needle plate	62
Changing the needle	15
Cleaning and oiling	62
Cording foot	56
Covering stitch	30-31

Darning with the elastic stitch	32
Darning with the straight stitch	31
Darning	31-32
Decorative sewing	41-47
Drawing up the bobbin thread	12
Dropping the feed dog	15

Elastic stitch	25
Elastic stitches	24-25
Electrical connection	2
Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch	41-44
Eyelet embroidery	45

Felling foot	53
Free arm	3
Fringe foot	57

Gathering foot	53
Gathering with elastic thread	30
Gathering with the straight stitch	30
General information on sewing	21

Handwheel release disk	4
Hemming with the twin needle	29
Hemstitch seam	47
Honeycomb stitch	25

Inserting lace	37
Integrated Dual feed / IDT	14

Left needle position	16
Main switch	2
Maintenance and trouble-shooting	61-64
Monograms	41

Needle table	58-59
Needle thread tension	15, 21
Non-elastic stitches	22

Oiling the sewing machine	62
Optional accessories	52-60

Patchwork quilt	46
Placing sewing thread on spool holder	5
Practical sewing	19-38
Presser foot lifter	13

Quilt and patchwork foot	57
Quilting	51, 57

Introduction

Removable accessory tray	3
Removing the presser foot	13
Repairing tears	32
Reverse sewing	17
Richelieu	45
Right needle position	16
Ruffler	55

Selecting needle position	16
Selecting stitch width	16
Serging with zigzag stitch	22
Setting stretch stitches	17-18

Setting utility stitches	17-18
Sewing light	63
Sewing on buttons	28
Sewing on patches	32
Sewing on zippers	34-35

Sewing table	Introduction
Shirring foot	53
Smocking	29
Special accessories table	52
Stabilizing edges	36
Standard buttonhole	27
Standard buttonhole with gimp thread	27
Stitch density	17
Stitch length adjustment dial	17
Stitch selection dial	18
Straight stitch	22
Stretch triple straight stitch	24
Stretch triple zigzag stitch	24

Tapering	42-51
Thread tension	8-9, 15
Thread cutter	12
Threading the upper thread	10
Top feed (Integrated Dual Feed)	14

Top-stitching	21
Trouble-shooting	64
Twin needle	11, 29

Utility stitch table	Introduction
Winding from the second spool holder	6
Winding the bobbin	4-7
Winding through the needle	7

Zigzag stitch

22

Stitch table (non-elastic stitches)

A B C B D E E E E F G H

Stitch	Description	Application
A/B/C	Buttonhole	Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linens
H	Blind stitch with zigzag (elastic)	For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/overcasting. Especially for stretch material
E	Straight stitch, 15 needle positions Stitch width dial set at 0	For all straight stitching and top-stitching work up to 6 mm
	Zigzag stitch, 15 needle positions, stitch width dial set at 0.5-5▶	For serging and appliqué. Also suitable for tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work
○	Left needle position (for straight stitch and zigzag stitch)	Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a left needle position. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering.
○	Center needle position	Straight stitch: For most sewing and top-stitching operations. Zigzag for most zigzag operations.
○	Right needle position (for straight stitch and zigzag stitch)	For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a right needle position. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work
F	Elastic stitch	For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches
G	Decorative stitch	Decorative stitch e.g. for quilting

Stitch table (stretch stitches)

E	E	E	E	F	G	H

Stitch	Description	Application
E	Stretch triple straight stitch, 15 needle positions	For stretch seams, e.g. inside seams as well as seams on sportswear and workwear
	Stretch triple zigzag stitch, 15 needle positions Stitch width knob 0.5 - 5 ▶	For sewing elastic bands on elastic materials or seams on stretch materials
○	Left needle position (for stretch triple straight and zigzag stitches)	For elastic seams which require a left needle position
○	Center needle position (for stretch triple straight and zigzag stitches)	For elastic seams which require a center needle position
○	Right needle position (for stretch triple straight and zigzag stitches)	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

Introduction

Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle

Electrical connection	2
Removable accessory tray	3
Bobbins	4-7
Bobbin case	8-9
Bobbin thread tension	9
Threading the needle	10
Pulling up the bobbin thread	12
Presser foot lifter	13
Thread cutter	13
Changing the presser foot	13
IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed	14
Changing the needle	15
Needle thread tension	15
Lowering the feed dog	15
Stitch width dial	16
Needle position dial	16
Reverse sewing	17
Stitch length dial	17
Stitch selection	18-19

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Carrying-case

Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in the compartment of the carrying-case.

AF-ATF FreeS

Top cover

Open the folding cover (6) upwards

The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover.

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Connecting the foot control

Connect the plug of the foot control to the connecting socket (1) of the sewing machine and to the wall socket. The sewing speed is regulated by pressing the foot control.

Additionally, you can regulate the sewing speed by moving the slide on the front part of the foot control.

Position ▶ = half speed

Position ▶▶ = full speed

For this sewing machine, a foot controller typ AW 0253 or AE 013 must to be used.

120 V 220 V

Main switch

When the main switch (2) is switched on, the sewing lamp lights up.

The sewing machine is now ready to use.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle

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Accessory tray

Your Pfaff FreeStyle sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (27) which is also used as an extended work support.

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Using the free arm

In 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.

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Preparing the machine for bobbin winding

Hold the handwheel (4) firmly and turn the handwheel release disc (3) until it stops in the direction of the arrow. This stops the needle from moving while the machine is winding the bobbin.

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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.

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Push the bobbin to the right

Note: The bobbin can only be wound when it is moved fully to the right.

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Winding the bobbin from the spool holder

Place the sewing thread on the spool holder (8). To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, fit a spool cap corresponding to the size of the thread spool

Threading

Place the thread into guide A and pull it through opening B and to the right under the hook D. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around in the bobbin.

Switch on the main switch

Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the foot control. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove it.

Don't forget:

Turn the handwheel release disk (3) fully back again. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you until it snaps into place.

Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle

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Winding from the second spool holder

Push the second spool holder (7) into its hole and place a spool of thread with the corresponding spool cap on it.

Threading

Place the thread into guide C and pull it through opening B to the right under hook D. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around the bobbin.

Switch on the main switch

Hold the end of thread firmly and press the the foot control. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full.

Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove it.

Don't forget:

Turn the handwheel release disk (3) fully back again. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you until it snaps into place.

TIP: If the machine is already threaded, you can easily wind thread from the second spool holder without having to unthread the machine.

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Winding through the needle

Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you can still wind the bobbin.

Raise presser foot lifter (17). Pass the needle thread through the presser foot and downwards; then through the right threading slot (11) and upwards.

Now, pull the thread into the take-up lever from left to right (9). The take-up lever must be positioned at its very top.

Pass the thread to the right under the guide hook D. Then wind the thread several times around the bobbin. Press the foot control and winding the bobbin.

Don't forget:

Make sure to stop the needle from moving while winding the bobbin (see page 4).

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Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Switch off the main switch

Hold the side of the bobbin case/hook cover and open it towards you.

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Removing the bobbin case

Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out the bobbin case. Release the lever and remove the empty bobbin.

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Thread tension

To ensure perfect sewing and a durable seam, the top and bottom thread-tensions must be well adjusted to each other and the threads must be interlaced between the two fabric pieces. The interlacing should be visible from the underside of the material only when sewing decorative seams, buttonholes and darning.

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Inserting the bobbin

Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin case. In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under the tension plate B until it rests in the opening (see arrow).

A

Check: When you look at the bobbin and pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise.

Checking the bobbin thread tension

Hold the bobbin case by the thread and pull the thread upwards sharply. The bobbin case must slip downwards a little with each hand movement.

Adjusting the setting:

Turn setting screw C to the left very slightly – the bobbin thread tension becomes weaker.

Turn setting screw C just a little to the right - the bobbin thread tension becomes stronger.

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Inserting the bobbin case

Lift lever F and slide the bobbin case onto the hook pin D as far as it will go. Opening E of the bobbin case must face upwards.

Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. The bobbin case must not fall out of the hook.

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Threading the needle thread Switch off the main switch

Raise the presser foot lifter (17) and turn 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 lefthand 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).

To thread the needle, place the thread from front to back through the needle eye.

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Threading the twin needle

Insert the twin needle.

Fit the second spool holder and place one spool of thread on each holder.

In 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.

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Drawing up the bobbin thread 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.

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Bobbin thread

Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left.

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Thread cutter

Pull the threads from the back to the front over the thread cutter (12).

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Presser foot lifter

The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (17).

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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).

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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.

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The Intigrated dual feed/IDT System

PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing difficult materials: the integrated dual feed. This system feeds the material from the top and bottom simultaneously as is done in industrial sewing machines. The fabric is fed precisely. When sewing light or difficult materials such as silk and rayon fabrics, the dual feed prevents seam puckering.

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Engaging the Intigrated Dual feed

Important! For all sewing jobs with the top feed, only use sewing feet with cutout at the back.

Raise the presser foot. Then push the top feed (15) downwards until it snaps into place.

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Disengaging the Intigrated Dual Feed

Hold the dual feed with two fingers at the marked places. Push the top feed (15) down a little and out to the rear, and let it move slowly upwards.

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The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics.

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Changing the needle

Switch off the main switch

To remove: Lower the presser foot and move the needle to its highest point. Now loosen the fixing screw (16) and pull the needle downwards.

To insert: The flat side A of the needle must face to the rear. Lower the presser foot and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it goes. Hold the needle and tighten the fixing screw (16) firmly.

A

Setting the needle thread tension

Set the required needle thread tension (10) with the help of the mark A.

The normal setting for sewing is 4 to 5.

For embroidering, darning and buttonhole set the tension between 2 and 3.

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Dropping the feed dog

For certain sewing work, e.g. darning the feed dog has to be dropped. To do this, open the bobbin case/hook cover and move slide A fully to the right. Now the feed dog is dropped.

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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.

In 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.

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Needle position dial

In 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 Ⓞ 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: If 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 (see page 42).

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Reverse sewing

The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button (18) is pressed.

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Stitch length adjustment 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.

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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.

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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.

Stitch selection, stitch dial

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Utility stitches

Each stitch is identified by a letter. The stitches and their corresponding letters are shown on the inside of the lid, a chart is also found in the Introduction chapter.

Turn the dial (21) until the corresponding letter is positioned below mark A.

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Stretch stitches

All the stitches with a colored background are stretch stitches, i.e. they are suitable for stretch material.

Turn the dial (21) until the corresponding letter is positioned below mark A.

Turn the stitch length dial (19) as far as it will go in the grey area.

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Utility stitches and practical sewing

Sewing chart 20

General sewing aids 21

Non-elastic stitches 22

Elastic stitches 23-24

Buttonhole 26-27

Button sewing 28

Hemming with the twin needle 29

Smocking 29

Gathering 30

Darning 31-32

Sewing on zippers 33-35

Stabilizing edges 36

Sewing lace 37

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 specified in the instructions.

stitch

stitch

Stitch number

Stitch width in mm

Stitch length in mm

Dual feed on =

off = ○

Thread tension

Presser foot number

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Utility stitches and practical sewing

Needle thread tension

To ensure perfect sewing results, the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be perfectly tuned to each other. The normal setting for utility stitches is in the range of 4-5.

Check the tension with a wide zigzag stitch. The threads must be interlaced between the two fabric pieces.

If the needle thread tension is too high the threads are interlaced above the top fabric. If the needle thread tension is too low, the threads are interlaced below the lower fabric.

The adjustment of the needle thread tension is described on page 15 and the bobbin thread tension on page 8.

Perfect tension

Too high tension

Too low tension

Topstitching

Straight stitch E can be sewn using any of 15 various needle positions in such a way that you can always guide the sewing foot along the fabric edge for top-stitching work. The top-stitch needle position is determined by the needle position dial. If you wish to top-stitch farther from the fabric edge, simply guide the fabric along the guide marks on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). The edge guide is inserted into hole A and is secured with fixing screw B.

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Sewing aid for thick seams

To ensure a consistent feed when beginning sewing at a thick seam, we recommend supporting the presser foot on a piece of fabric of the same height as the workpiece.

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stitch
E	0	2,5		3-5	0/1

Straight stitch

Stitch E is the basic straight stitch. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm if required.

It is easier to do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. top-stitching a collar or sewing in a zipper. You can select up to 15 different needle positions (see page 16).

Please ensure that the needle is at its highest position when adjusting the needle position.

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stitch
E	2-▶	1-2	●	3-5	0/1

Zigzag stitch

In addition to overlock stitching, zigzag stitch E, stitch width 5▶, is also suitable for overcasting various materials. In this case, the material should only be positioned halfway under the sewing foot.

When overcasting the edge, make sure the needle goes into the material and over the edge alternately.

The width for overcasting can be reduced up to 2 mm.

For overcasting difficult materials, blind stitch foot No. 3 is very useful. When sewing, the thread lies over pin C, thus preventing curling of the fabric edge. In this way you can sew beautiful smooth seams.

The raw edge must be guided along edge guide B. You can adjust this edge guide with adjusting screw A.

Important: When the blind stitch foot is used for overcasting with the zigzag stitch, select the right needle position. Choose a stitch width in the range of 3-5 mm (do not use any other needle position).

Technical diagram of a sewing machine with labeled parts A and B

Remember!

When blind stitching, if you select a needle position other than right, Ⓞ and stitch width other than 5, make sure the needle does not strike the bar of presser foot 3.

If the stitches are visible on the right side, adjust edge guide B by turning adjusting screw A.

Use the needle position Ⓞ and the width dial (24) to regulate the penetration of the needle in the crease.

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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 Ⓞ.
• When the needle enters the crease line, it must only pick up one fiber of the fabric.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

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Stretch triple straight stitch

This stitch is used for sewing all seams where great strength is needed, e.g. inside trouser seams.

Turn the stitch length dial away from you as far as it will go for the longest stitch length.

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Stretch triple zigzag stitch

The stretch triple zigzag stitch is a highly elastic and decorative seam which is very suitable for hems on T-shirts and underwear.

• Serge the edge of the hem.
• Fold the hem inwards at the required width.
  • Topstitch the hem from the right side.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

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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 foot.
- Stretch elastic to fit the fabric. Begin sewing.

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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 to stretch from the front and back of the sewing foot.

Buttonholes

Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all the models with pushbutton controls since the fabric does not have to be turned.

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 material from contracting while sewing.

To produce beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are ideally suited to the purpose.

Mark the starting point of the buttonhole either with a magic pen or dress pin, and always sew a sample buttonhole first.

Note: Before starting any buttonhole, always push the guide of the buttonhole foot fully to the front, i.e. so that the red arrow is at the first red mark. The red marks are arranged at an interval of 0.5 cm. They are a guide when determining the length of the buttonhole.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

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Standard buttonhole

• Insert the buttonhole foot and slide the loot forward as far as it will go.
• Select stitch A. Sew the left side of the buttonhole to the required length. Clip the top thread after a few stitches.
• Select stitch B and sew a few bartacks while holding the fabric securely.
• Select stitch C. Sew the right side of the buttonhole until it matches the previous side in length.
• Select stitch B and sew a few bartacks while holding the fabric securely.
• Select stitch D. Secure the buttonhole by sewing a few stitches.
• Carfully cut open your buttonhole with scissors or a seam ripper.

Tip: If you would like to sew very fine buttonholes, you can reduce the buttonhole width with the stitch width dial (24) down to approx. 3 mm. Use the center needle position ☐.

Standard buttonhole with gimp thread

To sew especially durable buttonholes, on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we recommend using a gimp thread.

On knits the gimp thread is particularly important to prevent the buttonhole from stretching.

• Lay the gimp thread over the rear protrusion A and pass the thread ends underneath the presser foot towards the front.
• Clamp the threads to the left and right of protrusion B.
• Slide the buttonhole runner as far forwards as possible and sew the buttonhole as described for your select model.
• Pull the loop of the gimp thread into the buttonhole and cut the threads.

A B

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Sewing on buttons

With zigzag stitch E (stitch width 4 mm) you can sew on two- and four-hole buttons.

• Remove the sewing foot and lower the feed dog
• Turn the handwheel towards you and move the button in such a way that the needle enters the left hole in the button
• Now lower the presser foot lifter; this holds the button off the blade.
• Sew on the button. Take care to ensure that the needle also enters the right-hand hole in the button.

Securing

• Select straight stitch by turning the width dial (24) to 0.
• Change the needle position with the needle position dial (25) so that the needle enters one of the two holes.
• Sew a few securing stitches.

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Sewing on buttons with shanks

Insert the sewing foot.

• Place a match between the holes of the button and sew it on as described to the left.
• Remove the match and pull the fabric and the button apart.
• Wrap the shank you have just created with sewing thread and knot it. (See illustrations below).

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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 T-shirts, 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 stretch material!

Tip: On difficult materials such as ribbed knit-wear it is advisable to baste the hem before topstitching it.

On page 11 you will find a description of how 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 line 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.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

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Gathering with the straight stitch

Using a straight stitch, you can gather sleeves, skirts and valances with a stitch length of 6 mm. To ensure consistent gathering you should sew two or three rows of gathering.

• Mark the first line on the right side of the fabric and sew along it. Allow the threads to extend approx. 10 – 20 cm.
  • Each subsequent seam can be sewn one presser foot width from the last.
  • Gather the piece of fabric by pulling the bobbin thread. You determine the amount of gather by how much you pull the thread.
• Finally, the thread ends are knotted to secure the gather.

Tip: The cording foot (special accessory) is particularly suitable for gathering. Due to its guide grooves the elastic is fed evenly during the sewing process.

Gathering with elastic thread

Sleeve and waist seams can be gathered by sewing over an elastic thread.

• Mark the first gathering seam on the reverse side of the fabric.
• Sew a few stitches using stitch F. Leave the needle in the fabric. The needle must be in the center of the presser foot. Raise the presser foot and lay the elastic thread around the needle.
• Lower the presser foot and sew a few stitches. Then pull the elastic thread evenly at both ends.
  • Determine the amount of gather by the amount you pull the threads.
• The gather can also be altered after sewing by pulling the ends of the elastic threads.
  • Finally, knot the threads.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

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Darning with the straight stitch

Insert the darning foot:

Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing foot holder. When doing this, the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar. The lever E must be behind the fixing screw F. Now tighten screw D.

Darning position:

Lower the presser-foot lifter (A) while pushing it lightly to the rear. This snaps the presser foot lifter into a notch (B) on the back side of the sewing machine into the darning position.

• Place the darning work in the darning hoop.
• Drop the feed dog.
• Pull up the bobbin thread and hold the threads when you start sewing.
• Darn the damaged area by guiding the fabric back and forth evenly in the prescribed direction while ensuring that each line ends with a small curve. This helps to avoid the fabric ripping again.
• When you have finished sewing the damaged area, rotate the fabric again.

You determine the stitch length yourself by moving the fabric back and forth.

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Pure grid pattern with no text, numbers, or symbols

Tip: If you move the fabric too slowly, small knots will appear on the reverse side of the fabric.

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Darning with the elastic stitch

Darning with the elastic stitch is especially suitable for repairing damaged areas.

- Sew over the damaged area in rows until it is well covered. Take care to ensure that the rows overlap.

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Repairing tears

On tears, frayed edges or small holes it is useful to lay a piece of material under the reverse side of the fabric. The underlayed fabric reinforces the workpiece and ensures perfect repair.

• Lay a piece of fabric underneath the damaged fabric. It must be a little larger than the damaged area.
  • Now sew over the damaged area.
• Cut the under layed piece of material back to the seam.

Sewing on patches

To cover larger holes is it necessary to sew a new piece of fabric onto the damaged area.

• Baste the new piece of fabric onto the damaged area of the face side of the fabric.
• Sew over the fabric edges with the elastic stitch.
• Now cut the damaged area back to the seam from the reverse side of the fabric.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

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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.

It 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. If the foot is engaged to the right, the needle must only be moved to the right. If the foot is engaged left, the needle must only be moved to the left.

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Left presser foot position

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Right presser foot position

Utility stitches and practical sewing

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

Fully concealed, sew-in zipper

• Insert 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.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

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

The trouser zipper

• Iron the seam allowances, taking care to ensure that the underlap extends by about 4 mm.
• Baste the zipper under the underlap so that the teeth are visible.

• Insert the zipper foot on the right side and move the needle to the right needle position Ⓞ.
  • Stitch along the edge of the zipper.

• Just before the end of the seam, open the zipper and finish sewing the seam.

• Close the zipper and baste the overlap evenly to the other half of the zipper.
  • Then sew through the basted seam.

Tip: To achieve a perfect seam, we recommend using the edge guide.

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

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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 fabric does not run under the right half of the presser foot.

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Tip: On silk, viscose and chiffon fabrics, the roll hem is particularly attractive with a zigzag stitch.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

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Inserting lace

You can achieve a beautiful effect by inserting lace, e.g. on babywear and children's clothing.

• First the lace is basted onto the right side of the fabric.
• Sew on both sides of the lace at a narrow margin.
• The fabric underneath the lace is cut down the middle and ironed to the side.
• Sew over both edges of the lace with a small, dense, zigzag stitch (stitch width 2-4 mm).
  • Cut back the extra fabric.

Attaching lace

You can beautify and remodel home textiles with the desired suitable lace as often as you like.

Here's how it's done:

• First serge the cut edges.
• Sew the lace onto the face side of the fabric up to the first corner.
• Fold the corner and sew over it diagonally.
• Sew the following sides in the same way.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

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Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques

Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques

Sewing table for decorative sewing 40

Monograms 41

Embroidering with the dense zigzag stitch/Tapering 42-44

Appliqué 44 Richelieu 45 Eyelet embroidery 45 Patchwork quilt 46 Hemstitching 47

Decorative stitches

To enhance home textiles or garments, you can produce decorations by selecting different stitches, using different thread/fabric colors or vary length and width of the stitches.

For decorative stitches we recommend using special embroidery threads which are available from your Pfaff dealer. Use stabilizer under the fabric to be decorated. This prevents the material from pulling. Use a magic pen or marking chalk to mark a line for your first row of stitching.

The following recommendations apply to all samples on the following pages.

The stitch length and stitch width can be varied as required.

Always use the center needle position ☐ if not otherwise indicated.

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Stitch number

Stitch width in mm

Stitch length in mm

Dual feed on =

off = ○

Thread tension

Presser foot number

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Whether working with stretch or woven fabric, with the help of the darning foot and the stitch E, stitch width 2.5-5▶, you can embroider initials of your own design.

Sewing this way without a set pattern does, however, require a little practice.

• Draw the initials onto the fabric with an invisible-ink marker.
• Drop the feed dog. Insert the darning foot and bring it into darning position (see page 31).
• Place stabilizer under the fabric.
• Hoop the fabric in an embroidery hoop and embroider using the zigzag stitch.
• Tie off the threads and remove the stabilizer.

Tip: By sewing quickly and moving the material slowly, you will achieve dense stitches.

When embroidering on terry-cloth, the monogram must first be sewn with a narrow zigzag stitch and then stitched again with a wider zigzag stitch. In this way the terry-cloth loops are completely covered.

Embroidering block letters is somewhat easier. Here the feed dog is not dropped which means that free sewing is no longer necessary. You can simply sew along the lines with stitch E, stitch width 2.5-5.

• Place stabilizer under the fabric.
  • Before sewing, draw the monogram onto the fabric.
• Sew along the lines you have sketched using the zigzag stitch.

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Embroidering with

a dense zigzag stitch/Tapering

Tapering is easy with your select sewing machine. By adjusting the width of this dense zigzag stitch you can create interesting embroidery.

Even embroidering

• Place stabilizer under the fabric.
• Set needle thread tension to "buttonhole", select zigzag stitch E, set stitch length to "buttonhole" and select the center needle position.
• Turn the width dial (24) smoothly and consistently from 0 to 5 mm and back again to 0 while sewing at a constant speed through the procedure.

Note: If you selected the right or left needle position, the stitch width will only change in one direction.

Uneven embroidering

• Place stabilizer under the fabric.
• Set needle thread tension to "buttonhole", select zigzag stitch E, set stitch length to "buttonhole" and select the center needle position Ⓞ.
• Increase or decrease the width of the stitch using the width dial (24).

Note: If you selected the right or left needle position, the stitch width will only change in one direction.

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Floral embroidery

For 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 contours 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 Ⓞ and embroider individual petals. Adjust the stitch width with the width dial (24) during sewing according to the contours of the flower.

• Leaves: Select right needle position ⓞ 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.

• Turn the material 180 degrees and embroider 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 Ⓞ 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.
• Increase the width by 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm. Sew one stitch.
• Increase 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.

If the corner is to continue in the opposite direction, use the outermost left needle position Ⓞ.

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Decorative buttonhole

This buttonhole is a beautiful alternative to the traditional buttonhole (see page 26-27). Since you determine the width of the buttonhole seam, the buttonhole can have a width of up to 10 mm.

• Sew two buttonhole seams about 1 mm apart using a dense zigzag stitch E, stitch width 3-5 ▶ mm). The needle thread tension is set to "buttonhole".
• Select the right needle position and sew over both ends of the buttonhole seam with a triangle. To do this, turn the stitch width dial (24) during sewing constantly from 0 to 5 ▶ and back to 0. The top of the triangle should meet the middle of both buttonhole seams.

Appliqué

Appliqués are quickly made and always produce a beautiful fancy effect. By using different materials and patterns you can sew many different variations. You can make a perfect, densely stitched seam with the appliqué foot (special accessories), because it has a special cutout on the underside for the buttonhole seam. Use a fusible backing fabric to iron the appliqué onto the material, making it easier for you to applique.

• Insert the appliqué foot in the sewing machine.
• Transfer your drafted pattern to the face side, smooth side, of the fusible backing fabric. Remember that e.g. letters have to be drawn as a mirror image.
• Now iron the backing fabric onto the appliqué material. Cut the motif out and pull the paper off.
• Place and iron on the appliqué parts on the base material.
• Sew over a appliqué material edges with the dense zigzag, stitch E, stitch width 2-4 mm, stitch length "buttonhole". The needle thread tension is in the "buttonhole" area. Make sure the needle stitches over the outer edge so that no fraying occurs later.

Tip: For appliqué pieces which are pointed at the ends, you can make the zigzag stitch narrower using the width dial (24) so that the ends are pointed.

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Richelieu

This especially artistic form of eyelet and insert embroidery is easy to sew with your sewing machine.

• Using a magic marker, draw your motif onto the right side of the fabric.
- Then place two layers of water-soluble stabilizer underneath the fabric to be embroidered and hoop both the fabric and the stabilizer into an embroidery hoop.
- Insert decorative embroidery foot number 1.
- To lend more durability to the embroidery, sew all of the contours twice using the straight stitch (stitch length approx. 1 mm).
- Then carefully cut out the fabric 2 mm next to the contour from the areas which are to be hollow. The stabilizer must not move.
- Embroider the contours with a dense zigzag stitch.
- Finally, simply dissolve the stabilizer fleece in cold water and your one-of-a-kind design is finished.

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Eyelet embroidery

Traditional eyelet embroidery which previously had to be made laboriously by hand can now be made quite easily with the help of an eyelet plate (special accessory).

This is very effective on blouses, bed or table linen. Use utility stitches such as the zigzag stitch, blind stitch, or elastic stitch.

For classic eyelet embroidery, use stitch E. with a stitch width 3-5 mm.

• Remove the presser foot. Set the presser bar lifter at the darning position (see page 31).
• Place the eyelet plate on the needle plate, making sure pin A fits in the middle cutout of the needle plate. Then push the plate down at the front.
• Place the marked fabric taut in an embroidery hoop. Cut one or two of the fabric threads and push the fabric over the pin in the eyelet plate. The fabric must fit snugly around the pin.
• Draw up the bobbin thread and hold it for the first few stitches.
• Stitch around the cut with the selected stitch. It is important to turn the fabric slowly and evenly. The stitches should be very close to each other.
  • Afterwards secure with straight stitch.

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Patchwork quilt

Patchwork and quilting are traditional handicraft techniques which were originally used by North American pioneer women to make use of left-over fabric. Over the years it has developed into a creative hobby.

Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. Today your creative ideas can be realized in a much shorter time with your select sewing machine.

A patchwork quilt consists of three layers of fabric, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Many pieces of fabric are joined together in patterns to form the top layer of the quilt. This is tacked to a middle layer of polyester or cotton batting and a backing layer.

The quilt and patchwork foot (special accessory – see page 57) is particularly helpful for sewing patchwork and quilting. The distance of the needle to the outer edge of the foot is 1/4 inch (6 mm) and 1/8 inch (3 mm) to the inner edge).

And this is how it's done:

• Cut the pieces necessary for your quilt top, making sure to include a seam allowance of 1/4 inch (6 mm).
• Sew the pieces together as required by the block chosen. These squares will then be sewn together and will form the top of the quilt.
• Baste the finished top of the quilt onto the batting and the bottom quilt layer.
• Use your Pfaff select model to sew all layers together. Work from the inside of the quilt out. Use a straight stitch for long seams. Use stitches such as FG to add a decorative touch.

Experiment with other stitches on a scrap of fabric. Contact your Pfaff dealer, library, or bookstore for more information on quilting.

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Hemstitch seam

The hemstitch seam is an embroidery technique and can be used to secure edges on table linen as well as for decoration on clothing. For hem stitching you will require a wing needle and natural fiber, woven fabric that you can easily pull single threads. Lightweight darning thread is particularly suitable. With the stretch zigzag stitch you can sew various hemstitching techniques such as the wale hemstitch seam, a hem sewn with the hemstitch and a hemstitch seam as an edge. Use the decorative stitch foot 1.

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Hem edge sewn with hemstitch seam

• Iron the hem over twice and pull one or more threads out from above the hem.
• Using the stretch zigzag, stitch width 2-3 mm, sew the hem from the face side. The needle must perforate the hem on the right hand side and bundle the pulled threads on the lefthand side.

Hemstitching seam as edge

This edge is used for very fine, think materials. It is particularly suitable for valances and ruffles.

• Using the Stretch stitch (E), width 2-3 mm, sew at a presser foot's width along the edge of the fabric.
  • Using a small pair of scissors, trim off the excess fabric on the hemstitch edge.

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Wale hemstitch seam

• As with the hand hemstitch seam the threads are pulled out to the desired width.
• Using stretch zigzag stitch, stitch width 2-3 mm, sew along both of the fabric edges. The needle must perforate the area of the pulled threads just next to the edges. This bundles the threads.

Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques

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Accessories and needles

Accessories and needles Presser feet (normal accessories) 50-51 Special accessories table 52 Felling foot 53 Gathering foot 53 Cording foot 54 Bias-tape binder 55 Ruffler 55 Cording foot 56 Applique foot 56 Fringe foot 57 Needle table 58-59

Accessories and needles

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Presser feet (normal accessories)

0 Standard presser foot

Part No. 98-694 816-00

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1 Clear view foot

(Fancy-stitch foot not suitable for top feed)

Part No. 98-694 864-01

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3 Blind stitch and overlock foot

Part No. 98-694-890-00

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4 Zipper-and edge-stitching foot

Part No. 98-694 884-00

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5 Buttonhole foot

Part No. 93-036 990-91

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Simple L-shaped metal rod or wire on a plain background (no text or symbols)

8 Edge guide

Part No. 98-802 422-00

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1-3 Spool cap

1. Part No. 93-036 048-44

2. Part No. 93-035 050-44

3. Part No. 93-036 049-44

4 Brush

Part No. 93-847 979-91

5 Extra spool pin

Part No. 93-033 063-44

6 Seam ripper

Part No.99-053-016-91

7 Felt pad

Part No. 93-033 064-05

8 Oil tube

Part No. 93-035 910-91

9 Bobbins

Part No. 93-040 970-45

Presser feet (special accessory) for special sewing work. They are available at an extra charge from your dealer

Accessory	Part No.	Sewing work
Appliqué foot	93-042 941-91	For appliqué work
Open appliqué foot	93-036 931081
Bias tape binder (remove foot holder)	98-054 484-91	For binding edges with bias tape
Cording foot, 5 grooves (twin needle with needle spacing 1.6 to 2.0)	93-042 950-91	For cording work (needle size 80)
Cording foot, 7 grooves (twin needle with needle spacing 1.6 to 2.0)	93-042 953-91
Cording tongue (2)	93-035 952-45
Fringe foot	93-042 943-91	For sewing loop embroidery
Straight-stitch foot with round hole	98-694 821-00	Caution! Only use straight stitch in center needle position!
Needle plate with round hole	98-694 822-00	For topstitching seams and sewing very light and soft materials (silk jersey etc)
Felling foot 4.5 mm	93-042 946-91	For lap-felled seams
Felling foot 6.5 mm	93-042 948-91
Gathering foot	93-036 998-91	For gathering valances
Multi-stitch gathering foot (remove sewing holder)	98-999 650-00	For placing dense or loose pleats on valances
Cording foot	93-036 915-91	For cording
Eyelet plate (graphic) 6mm	93-036 947-45	For eyelet embroidery
Eyelet plate (graphic) 8 mm	93-036 948-45
Roll hemmer, 2 mm	98-694 873-00	For hemming edges
Hemmer, 4 mm (for top feed)	98-694 823-00	For hemming edges
Hemmer (not suitable for top feed)	98-694 818-00
Knit-edge foot	93-042 957-91	For sewing knitted fabrics
Darning foot	93-035 960-91	For darning damaged pieces
Teflon foot	93-036 917-91	For sewing leather a. synth.
Decorative stitch foot	93-036 962-91	For embroidering leather a. synth
Compass guide	93-036 953-91	For circle-shaped embroidery
Fagotting guide	93-036 952-46	Foundation wear
Patchwork foot (without top feed)	93-036 925-91	Quilt and patchwork sewing
Patchwork foot (with top feed)	93-036 927-91
Cording decorative stitch foot	93-036 942-91	Sewing spaces between cor.
Braiding foot	93-036 936-91	For overstitching cords
7/9 hole foot	93-036 946-91	For sewing yarn and ribbon
Free-form embroidery foot	93-936 963-91	For embroidery work
Finger guard	93-036 910-91	All types of sewing
Lamp changer	93-036 960-91

On the following pages you will find examples on some of the special accessory test

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E	0	3	○	3-5	Felling foot

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E	0	3	○	3-5	Shirring foot

Felling foot

Flat 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 this technique. You can make these seams particularly decorative by using a sewing thread of a contrasting color. The felling foot 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 fabric 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.
• Sew along the folded edge with a straight stitch.
• Separate the fabric and feed the protruding hem into the felling foot. The hem is turned over by the foot and is overstitched along the edge. Pull the two 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.

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E	0	2.5	○	5	Pintuck foot

Pintuck foot

This classic heirloom sewing technique can be easily applied to many types of fabric such as cotton and lightlinens. Undergarments, children's clothes and home decorating projects are given a nostalgic touch by pintucking.

• Attach the pintuck foot.
• Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm needle spacing; size 80).
  • Thread the two needles (see page 11).
• Increase the bobbin thread tension by turning the adjusting screw of the bobbin case slightly to the right (see chapter on "Bobbin thread tension"). This will help to form well-defined pintucks.
• Sew your first pintuck. When you start on the second pintuck, allow the first pintuck to run parallel in a groove in the foot. This will produce evenly spaced pintucks.

Tip: If you would like to emphasize the pintuck effect, you can attach a cording tongue (optional accessory) on the front edge of the needle plate. The cording tongue pre-shapes the fabric during sewing and produces a more-defined pintuck.

For thin materials use the pintuck foot with 7 grooves and the small cording tongue, for heavier materials use the pintuck foot with 5 grooves and the large cording tongue.

Inserting a gimp thread creates a similar optical effect by making the pintuck appear even more raised.

A cording tongue is not used when inserting a gimp thread in your pintucks.

• Remove the needle plate.
• Thread the gimp thread from below through the hole at the center front of the needle plate.
• Replace the needle plate. The notch between the needle plate and the sewing machine provides space for the gimp thread while sewing. Feed the gimp thread under the work support so that it does not become knotted during sewing.
• Gently pull the fabric taut while sewing the pintucks.

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E	0	2.5	○	3-5	Biastape binder

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E	0	3	○	3-5	Ruffler

Bias tape binder

Binding with bias tape is a very easy method of giving fabric edges a smooth and neat appearance. For this you need unfolded bias tape about 1" (2.5 cm) wide.

• Remove the presser foot and holder. Attach the bias binder.
• Cut the beginning of the bias tape at an angle.
• Feed the tape into the scroll of the binder and pull out to the back.
• Adjust the binder and/or the needle position so that the needle pierces the fabric approximately 1/16" (1-1.5 mm) from the folded edge of the bias tape.
• Sitch about 1" (2.5 cm) along the bias tape
• Insert the edge of the fabric to be bound between the bias tape edges into the slot of the binder. The bias tape will enclose the raw edge automatically during sewing.

Tip: You can obtain an additional decorative effect by using a zigzag stitch.

Ruffler

With the ruffler you can make closely or widely spaced pleats automatically while sewing. This is very useful for ruffles, home decorating, etc.

The ruffler can be used in three different ways:

1. Folding pleats in fabric.
2. Folding and securing pleats in fabric in one operation.
3. Folding and securing pleats in fabric, while attaching lace in one operation.

When you buy the ruffler from your PFAFF dealer, full operating instructions are included.

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C	2	0.35-1	○	3	Cording foot

Cording foot

Cording is a technique in which pearl thread or a fine cord is overstitched to produce a purl seam. With this you can obtain an effect similar to braiding.

• Attach the cording foot.
• Place the pearl thread in the foot so it leads through one of the grooves at the front and lies under the presser foot at the back.
  • Overstitch the pearl thread with a narrow satin stitch. This produces what is known as the purl seam.

Tip: You can also obtain a remarkable effect by overstitching a medium pearl thread with a thread of a different color.

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E	2	0,35-1	○	2-3	Appliqué foot

Appliqué foot

Appliqués are easily sewn and always produce a beautiful effect. By using different materials and patterns you can create countless new designs. You can make a perfect, densely stitched seam with the appliqué foot, which has a special cutout on its sole for the satin-stitch seam.

• Attach the appliqué foot.
• Transfer your drafted pattern to the paper side of a fusible, paper-backed webbing. Remember that any letters or numbers have to be drawn as mirror images.
• Iron the fusible webbing onto the appliqué material. Cut out your motif and peel the paper from the back of the appliqué.
• Position and press your appliqué pieces in place on your base fabric.
• Place a stabilizer under your work area.
• Sew over the edges of the appliqué material with a narrow satin stitch zigzag. Make sure that the stitch covers the outer edge so that no fraying occurs later.

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E	2	0.35-1	○	2-3	Fringe foot

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E	0	0,25	●	4-5	Quilt & Patch-work foot

Fringe foot

With this special foot for fringe embroidery you can produce fantastic effects in no time.

• Mark your desired pattern with a fabric-marking pen.
• Place a piece of stabilizer under the fabric.
• Attach the fringe foot.
• Embroider the motif row by row. For circles you must work from the outside in.
• When using heavier threads, you should select a slightly longer stitch length. Always sew a test seam first.
• When you have finished, pull the work carefully from the machine by holding the last loops. If you pull too quickly, you will pull the end loops flat/tight.
• Knot the beginning and end threads on the reverse side.

1/4 inch Quilt and patchwork foot

A quilt consists of two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Many geometric pieces of fabric are joined together in continually changing patterns to form the top layer of the quilt. This is tacked to a middle layer of polyester or cotton batting and a backing layer.

The 1/4 inch quilt and patchwork foot is particularly suitable for joining your pieces of fabric. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of the foot is 1/4" (6 mm) and between the needle and the inner edge of the foot 1/8" (3 mm).

• Attach the 1/4 inch quilt and patchwork foot.
• Sew together your pieces of fabric using stitch E. For a seam allowance of 1/4" guide your fabric along the outer edge of the foot. For a seam allowance of 1/8" guide your fabric along the inner edge of the foot.

Needle chart
Using the correct needle guarantees better stitching of the fabric.

Fabric weight light	Fabric weight medium	Fabric weight heavy
Needle60 70 75	Needle80 90	Needle100 110 120 130

Needle points

System & No	Profile	Point and eye	Suitable for
130/705 HNeedle size:60-130		Light ball point	Universal needle for synthetics, fine linen,chiffon, batiste, organdy, woolens, velvet,decorative seams and embroidery work
130/705 H-SUKNeedle size:70-110		Medium ball point	Coarse knitted fabrics, Latex, double-knitfabrics, hosiery, Quiana and Simplex
130/705 H-PSNeedle size:70-100		Medium ball point	Stretch-fabric needle developed especiallyfor Pfaff. Particularly suitable for delicatestretch and knitted fabrics
130/705 H-SKFNeedle size:90-110		Heavy ball point	Wide-meshed corsetry, Lycra, Simplexand Latex
130/705 H-JNeedle size:90-110		Acute ball point	Twill, work wear, heavy linen, blue jeansand light canvas
130/705 H-LRNeedle size:70-100		Narrow twist point(cuts right)	Leather, suede, calf and goatskin leathers
130/705 H-PCLNeedle size:80-110		Narrow twist point(left twist groove)	Imitation leather, plastic materials, plasticsheeting and oil cloth
130 NNeedle size:70-110		Light ball point(long eye)	Topstitched seams with buttonhole silk orNo. 30/3 synthetic thread, metallic thread
130/705 H-WINGNeedle size:100/120		Hemstitching point	Effective hemstitching on heavily dressedmaterials, organdy, glass cambric
130/705 H-MNeedle size:60-80		Acute round point	Micro-liber woven fabrics
130/705 H-QNeedle size:80/90		Light ball point	Topstitched seams for quilting
130/705 H-ENeedle size:80, 90		Medium ball point	Embroidery work

Accessories and needles

Classification	Stitch length	Stitch width	Needle spacing	Suitable for
130/705 H-ZWI	2,5 mm	-	1,6 mm	normal pintucks
size: 80	2,5 mm	-	2,0 mm
130/705 H-ZWI
size: 80	2,5 mm	-	2,5 mm	wide pintucks
size: 90	2,5 mm	-	3,0 mm	wide pintucks
size: 100	3,0 mm	-	4,0 mm	extra wide pintucks

Decorative sewing with twin needles

Before sewing the desired stitches, check whether needles can penetrate easily, by turning the handwheel. In this way, needle breakage is avoided as much as possible.

Zigzag sewing

Classification	Stitch length	Stitch width	Needle spacing	Suitable for
130/705 H-ZWI
size: 80	0,5-1,5 mm	wide	1.6 mm	decoration
size: 80	0,5-1,5 mm	narrow	2,0 mm	decoration
size: 80	0,5-1,5 mm	narrow	2,5 mm	decoration

Hemstitch / special twin needle

Classification	Stitch length	Stitch width	Needle spacing	Suitable for
130/705H-ZWI-HO				Decorative hemstitch effect embroidery. Well-
size: 80	2,3-3,0 mm	very narrow	-	finished woven fabric and fine batiste are particu-
size: 100	2,0-3,0 mm	very narrow	-	larly suitable.

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Maintenance and trouble-shooting

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Maintenance and trouble-shooting

Changing the needle plate 62

Cleaning and oiling 62

Replacing the sewing lamp 63

Trouble-shooting 64

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Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch

It is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it will reward you with a longer service life. The more often you use the machine, the more care it needs.

Removal:

• Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray.
• Push the point of a small screwdriver into the opening between needle plate and sewing machine. Twist it lightly to the right and the needle plate will snap half way out of its mounting. Now push the screwdriver into the left opening and take the needle plate out.

Replacing:

- Place the needle plate on flat at the back and push it down with both hands at the front until you hear it snap in place. Before you start sewing, check that the needle plate is lying flat.

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Cleaning and oiling

Switch off the main switch

• Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog.
• Clean the feed dog and hook area with the brush.
• Apply a drop of oil (every 15 to 20 hours of operation) to the hook. You can see where to apply the oil in the illustration and on the provided oil bottle.

Otherwise, the machine is maintenance free and must not be oiled.

Maintenance and trouble-shooting

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Changing the sewing lamp

Switch off the main switch

• Disconnect the mains plug and the foot control plug from the machine.
  • Take off the removable accessory tray (27).

The sewing lamp is located inside the left side of the sewing machine

Removal:

• Hold the sewing machine tightly.
• Push the lamp into its socket as far as it will go.
• At the same time, turn the lamp a half turn anti-clockwise and remove it.

Insertion:

• Insert the lamp in the diagonal socket and turn it so that both stops of the lamp engage.
• Now push the lamp fully into the socket and turn it clockwise so that it is held firmly.

Important!

The maximum permissible wattage of the lamp with a plug-in socket is 15 watts!

Note: The lamp changer (available as a special accessory) will make changing the lamp much easier.

Trouble-shooting

Problem:	Remedy:
The machine skips stitches
The needle is not properly inserted.	Push needle fully upwards, flat side facing the back.
The wrong needle is inserted.	Use a needle system 130/705 H.
Needle is bent or blunt.	Insert a new needle.
Machine is not properly threaded.	Check how machine is threaded.
Needle is too small for thread.	Use a larger needle.
Needle thread breaks
See reasons above.	See above.
Thread tension is too tight.	Adjust thread tension.
Thread is poor or has slubs in it, or has become dry after too-long storage.	Only use good threads.
Thread is too thick.	Use needle with large eye (System 130 N).
Needle breaks off
Needle is not pushed fully in.	Insert new needle and push fully in.
Needle is bent.	Insert new needle.
Needle is too thick or too thin.	See needle chart (pages 58-59)
Needle is bent, and has hit the needle plate because you are pulling or pushing the fabric.	Let the machine feed the fabric. Only guide the fabric lightly
The bobbin case is not properly installed.	When you insert the bobbin case, push it fully into the stop.
Seam is sewn unevenly
The tension needs adjusting.	Check top and bottom tensions.
Thread is too thick, slubbed or hard.	Only use perfect threads
The bobbin thread is unevenly wound.	Do not wind thread free-hand, but run it on through the winding tension.
Thread bunching at top or bottom side of fabric.	Thread up correctly. Check needle and bobbin thread tensions
Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly
Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth rows	Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush.
Feed dog is lowered, slide A (see page 27) at right.	Push slide B (see page 27) to left.
Machine is running with difficulty
There are thread remnants in the hook race.	Remove the threads and apply one drop of oil to the hook.

Important note:

Before you replace sewing feet or needles, you must switch off the main switch.

Do not start the threaded machine without fabric in it.

If you leave the machine, even for a short time, do not forget to switch off the main switch. This is important if children are nearby.

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