Pfaff creative sensation manual

Owner’s manual[...]

This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. D ANGER – T o reduce the risk of electric shock: ?[...]

C ongr atulations ! Con g ratulations on purchasin g y our new PFAFF® creat i v e sensat i on ™ sew i n g and embroider y mac h ine. As a sewin g ent h usiast, y ou h ave acquired one of t h e most advanced and compre h ensive sewin g and embroider y mac h ines in t h e world; it will enable y ou to transform all y our creative ideas into realit[...]

T able of contents 1 Introduction 1:7 Machine overview 1:8 Front side ...................................................................... 1:8 Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9 Top parts ....................................................................... 1:9 Accessory tray ..................[...]

4 Sewing mode 4:1 Sewing mode - overview 4:2 Select a stitch 4:3 Sewing recommendations 4:3 Machine settings 4:3 Raise and lower the presser foot 4:3 Stitch settings 4:4 Stitch width .................................................................. 4:4 Stitch positioning ......................................................... 4:4 Stitch length .[...]

7 Embroidery pr eparations 7:1 Embroidery unit overview 7:2 Embroidery hoop o verview 7:2 Built-in designs 7:3 creative sensation™ Embroidery collection 7:3 Connect the embroidery unit 7:3 Remove the embroidery unit 7:4 Attaching the Dynamic spring foot for embroidery 7:4 To hoop the fabric 7:5 Slide on the hoop 7:5 Getting started embroidering 7[...]

Intr oduction[...]

1:8 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 29 26 27 30 28 25 Introduction Front side 1. Lid with stitch categories 2. Threading slots 3. Thread cutter 4. Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket 5. Free arm 6. Custom LED lights 7. Reverse 8. Reverse indicator 9. Action indicator 10. Presser foot up and extra lift toggle 11. Pre[...]

1:9 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 48 46 47 48 49 50 50 51 52 53 54 Introduction Rear side 32. Handle 33. IDT™ system 34. Embroidery unit connection socket T op parts 35. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 36. Bobbin winder thread guide 37. Thread guide 38. Bobbin thread guides 39. Bobbin winder lever 40. Bobbin spi[...]

1:10 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Introduction Included accessories Accessories 55. Stylus 56. Thread net (2) 57. Edge guide 58. Felt pad (2) 59. USB Embroidery stick 60. Screwdriver 61. Seam ripper 62. Brush 63. Spool cap, large (2) 64. Spool cap, medium 65. Spool cap, small 66. Multi-purpose tool 67. Bobbins (10) 68. Hoop[...]

1:11 Introduction 2A - F ancy stitch foot When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.0mm stitch length, use this foot. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed to Á ow smoothly over the stitches. 3 - Blindhem foot with IDT™ system This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The to[...]

1:12 Introduction Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name Description 1.1.1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1. 1.1.2 Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. Topstitching. 1.1.3 Straight stitch reverse Sew co[...]

1:13 Introduction 1.2.2 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step. 1.2.3 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.4 Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.5 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.6 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fa[...]

1:14 Introduction 1.3.7 Eyelet buttonhole with lengthwise tack Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. 1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. 1.3.9 Decorative buttonhole with triangle tack Decorative buttonhole. 1.3.10 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics. 1.3.11 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative butto[...]

1:15 Introduction 1.5.2 Programmable reinforced darning stitch Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric. 1.5.3 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets. 1.5.4 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. 1.5.5 Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. 1.5.6 Cross bartack Automatic[...]

1:16 Introduction 2.1 Quilt stitches - Handlook stitches 2.2 Quilt stitches - Antique quilt stitches 2.3 Quilt stitches - Stippling stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches - Crazy patch stitches Decorative stitches[...]

1:17 Introduction 3.2 Needle art stitches - Hemstitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.4 Needle art stitches - Smocking stitches 4.1 Decorative stitches - Scallop edges 4.2 Decorative stitches - Satin stitches[...]

1:18 Introduction 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and Á owers 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and Á owers 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches[...]

1:19 Introduction 4.6 Decorative stitches - Bows and hearts 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 5.1 Maxi stitches - Scallop and satin stitches[...]

1:20 Introduction 5.2 Maxi stitches - Leaves and Á owers 5.3 Maxi stitches - Art stitches 5.4 Maxi stitches - Fun stitches 5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram) 5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram) 5.5 Maxi stitches - Stippling stitches[...]

1:21 Introduction 5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram) 5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram) 6.1 Sewing techniques - Optional feet stitches 6.2 Sewing techniques - Handlook quilt stitches 6.3 Sewing techniques - Four direction stitches 6.4 Sewing techniques - Stacking stitches[...]

1:22 Alphabets Block Comic Cyrillic Outline Script Grand 6.4 Sewing techniques - Stacking stitches Introduction[...]

Pr epar ations[...]

2:2 3 1 2 Prepar ations Unpacking 1. Place the box on a steady, Á at surface. Lift the machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 2. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside. Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray wh[...]

2:3 A Prepar ations Custom LED lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminates shadows. You can adjust the intensity and color temperature of the light in the Settings menu, see chapter 3. Free arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tr[...]

2:4 Prepar ations Small spool cap Main spool pin in vertical position Large spool cap Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vert[...]

2:5 D E F G C B A C B A Prepar ations Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and À t a spool cap of the right size. Note: Hold thread with both hands to prevent it from slacking while threading. This ensures that the thread will be positioned proper[...]

2:6 D E C B F A C B A Prepar ations Threading for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and À t a spool cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap and a felt pad. Place the s[...]

2:7 C D B A C E A Prepar ations Bobbin winding Winding from horizontal position 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. 2. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool. 3. Place the thread in[...]

2:8 C A B B C A 1 3 2 4 Prepar ations Winding while embroidering or sewing Swing the auxiliary spool pin up. Place an appropriate spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin. The needle thread (blue) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Pull the bobbin thread (red) counter- clockwise above[...]

2:9 A Prepar ations IDT™ system (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative sensation™ sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT™ system. As on industrial machines, the IDT™ system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is fed precise[...]

2:10 F G H A B C D E Prepar ations Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Universal needle (A) Universal needles have a slightly rounded point a[...]

2:11 B E D C 1 E 2 D 3 Prepar ations Changing the presser foot Remove presser foot Press the presser foot downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder. Attach presser foot Line up the pins on the foot with the gap underneath the presser foot holder. Press upwards until the foot snaps into place. You can also use the presser foot up/do[...]

2:12 Prepar ations USB ports Your machine has two USB ports – one to connect the sewing machine to your computer, and one to connect either your USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. USB embroidery stick Delivered with your machine is a USB embroidery stick. Use the stick to store designs and other À les, o[...]

2:13 Prepar ations 5D™ Embroidery Softwar e Computer Connection The Embroidery Machine Communication module is automatically installed. This is required to use the Send To features in any 5D™ Embroidery System module, and Send Multiple in 5D™ Organizer. 5D™ QuickF ont Create font À les (.vf3) for your PFAFF® creative sensation™ embroide[...]

2:14 Prepar ations 7. During the installation process a security message may appear asking ’Would you like to install this device software?’ Click Install to continue. Click Finish on the last page. 8. You may now connect your embroidery machine to your computer. A message will appear and you will be informed when your embroidery machine is rea[...]

2:15 F B C G H I J A E D Prepar ations Soft T ouch Buttons and indicators Reverse button (A) For permanent reverse, press the button once before starting to sew. The reverse indicator (B) will be lit and the machine sews in reverse until you press the button again to cancel. If you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine sews in reverse [...]

2:16 F B C G H I J A E D Prepar ations Immediate tie-off (H) Press immediate tie-off while sewing and your machine sews a few tie-off stitches and stops automatically. By touching the tie-off button once more while the action indicator is lit, the function can be turned off. The tie-off function can be programmed, see chapter 4. Stitch restart (I) [...]

PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Scr een[...]

3:2 1 A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 B PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Your machine features the PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen. This technology provides great resolution and color. The screen is very easy to work with - just touch it with your stylus or your À nger tip to make your choices. The task bar [...]

3:3 B D G E C F K I J H PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Option bar (B) The option bar contains different options in sewing mode, Embroidery edit and Embroidery stitch- out. Read more about the options for each mode in chapters 4, 7 and 8. Common icons There are some icons and functions that are frequently used on the screen. The most commo[...]

3:4 2a 1a 2b 1b 2c 1c 2d 1d 2e 2f 2g 2 3 1 4 5 6 PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Selection menu The selection menu contains a selection bar at the bottom with icons for stitches, fonts, designs and Files & Folders. Read more about Files & Folders in chapter 10. Select one of the icons in the selection bar to access the menus. When [...]

3:5 2g 6 PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Personal menu To À nd your personal saved stitches, open personal menu (2g). Each subcategory in the personal menu has 48 positions to save your own stitches or sequences. Scroll through the stitches in the selected subcategory using the scroll arrows. Select a stitch by touching it. If you want to[...]

3:6 PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Selecting a design Your machine has four tabs with designs: Personal designs, machine designs, mini designs and quilt designs. Read more about the different design tabs in chapter 8. Touch a tab to display the contents. Select an embroidery design by touching it. Use the scroll bar to browse through addi[...]

3:7 PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Embroidery te xt editor Used to create or adjust embroidery font text. To open, select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also select an existing text in Embroidery edit and then touch sequencing/ embroidery text editor on the option bar. Read more about Embroidery text editor in chapter 8[...]

3:8 PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Sequencing With sequencing you can combine various stitches and adjust them. You can use built-in stitches, load stitches from external devices or use stitches you have created. You can program tie-offs, stops and thread snips into your sequence. Connection stitches can be inserted to create endless vari[...]

3:9 A B C D PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Settings menu In the Settings menu, you can change default settings and make manual adjustments to the machine settings (A), screen and light settings (B) and sound settings (C). Touch the icons to activate a function or open a list of choices. The settings are saved even after turning off the ma[...]

3:10 PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Stitch width safety Select this function when using a straight stitch presser foot to lock the needle in center position for all stitches, preventing damage to the needle and/or presser foot. This function is automatically selected, and cannot be deselected, when the straight stitch needle plate is atta[...]

3:11 PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Timer Displays the total sewing and embroidery time of your machine. Touch the icon to reset the timer. Automatic presser foot lift When selected, the automatic presser foot lift is activated. The presser foot will raise to pivot height for example when stopping with the needle in the down position. Whe[...]

3:12 PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Thread tension/ thread metering compensation If you À nd that the thread tension/thread metering needs to be increased or decreased for most stitches or embroideries, you can change the general setting for embroidering and/or sewing. You may need to adjust the thread tension/thread metering controls if[...]

3:13 E F PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery is active by default when you turn on the machine. The Dynamic spring foot 6D is always recommended for embroidery. If another type of foot is used, e.g., presser foot 6A, deactivate Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery. Wh[...]

3:14 B PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Screen and light settings (B) Lock screen If needed, you can easily lock the screen while sewing or embroidering. When activated, the screen is locked everytime it is inactive for ten seconds. The screen will be locked until you unlock it by touching OK. Screen saver When activated, the creative sensa[...]

3:15 C PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Sound settings (C) You can change the sound settings on your machine for different situations. First select from the list which sound event you want to change. Then, select the sound you want to play by checking one of the boxes. You will be able to hear the sound when you check the box. Each event ca[...]

3:16 A B C D E PF AFF® creative™ Color T ouch Screen Info menu Use the info system to easily get help topics and information. The Info menu is a built-in shortened version of the Owner’s manual. When you touch the info menu icon on the task bar, you have four options to select from - category (A), index (B), personal info (C) and text (D). Bro[...]

Sewing mode[...]

4:2 3 3 4 6 15 17 24 1 10 26 25 27 28 29 12 13 14 9 2 5 78 16 18 11 19 20 21 22 23 30 Sewing mode 1. Sewing recommendations 2. Machine settings 3. Stitch selection area 4. Arrows for scrolling through stitch categories 5. Selected stitch number 6. Stitch À eld 7. Mirroring side to side 8. Mirroring end to end 9. Sequence start position 10. Stitch [...]

4:3 2b 2c 2d 2e 1a 1b 1c 2a 3 4 A C D B Sewing mode Select a stitch To select a stitch, touch the actual stitch in the stitch selection area (3). You can scroll through the list of stitches by touching the arrows at the bottom of the stitch selection area (4). The number of the actual subcategory is shown in the lower right corner (A). You can also[...]

4:4 Stitch length + Stitch length - 10 26 12 11 Sewing mode Stitch settings Your machine will set the best settings for each selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. The setting changes only affect the selected stitch. Your changed settings will be reset to default when selecting another stitch. The changed setting[...]

4:5 Stitch density - Stitch density + 17 13 7 8 E F Sewing mode Stitch density (13) The stitch density control adjusts the density (the closeness of the satin stitches that make up the entire stitch). The density does not affect the actual length of the entire stitch. Touch + to decrease the density. Touch - to increase the density. Note: This is o[...]

4:6 27 28 Sewing mode Buttonhole slit length (27) Set the buttonhole slit length by using + to increase and - to decrease when sewing a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. Button stitch repetition (28) Touch + to increase and - to decrease the number of stitch repetitions to be sewn, when sewing on a button.[...]

4:7 Thread tension control Thread metering control Sewing mode Thread metering (14)/ Thread tension (29) The A ctivStitc h™ Technology feature controls the needle thread in two ways: thread tension and thread metering. The ActivStitc h™ Technology feature improves the correct balance between needle thread and bobbin thread. It will automaticall[...]

4:8 16 A 30 a b c d Sewing mode Fr ee-motion options (16) All stitches on your machine can be sewn in free- motion to create fantastic effects. Touch the free-motion options icon (16) to open a window where you can select between three different free-motion options. A free-motion foot symbol at the top of the screen (A) indicates which setting is s[...]

4:9 c d 15 9 18 15 a b c Sewing mode Sensormatic free-motion (16c) Activate to set the machine in Sensormatic free- motion mode for presser foot 6A. When sewing free-motion at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the needle plate while the stitch is being formed. At higher speed, the presser foot Á[...]

4:10 15 b c A B C Sewing mode Save to Personal menu (15b) To save a stitch into your Personal menu, touch the save options icon (15) and select save to Personal menu (15b). A new window will open. Choose which subcategory you want to save your stitch in (A). All your previously saved stitches will be shown in the Personal menu. You can scroll throu[...]

4:11 Speed control Tie-off options Stitch programs Sequencing Stitch Creator 19 20 21 22 23 19 19 20 a c b Sewing mode Option bar Speed control (19) This function enables you to easily reduce the maximum sewing speed. Just touch the speed control icon to reduce the speed. To return to normal speed, deselect the icon. You can change the set speed li[...]

4:12 B C D E A A 21 B D E Sewing mode Sewing progr ams (21) Sewing progr ams - overview A Tapering program B Single stitch program C Patchwork program D Preview À eld E Set number of stitch repetitions in single stitch program Note: Not all programs can be used at the same time. You can sew without closing this pop-up. T apering progr am (A) Taper[...]

4:13 Sequencing Stitch Creator C C D D E E A 22 23 Sewing mode Patchwork pr ogram (C) The patchwork program makes it possible for you to program an exact seam length that can be sewn repeatedly. This is very useful when quilting. To program a seam length, activate the patchwork program (C). Sew your desired seam length and press the reverse button.[...]

4:14 Sewing mode Sewing techniques These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. Sewing in zippers There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow the directions included with your pattern for best results. For all types of zippers it is important to sew close to the teeth of the zipper. The zipper foot 4 can be snapped[...]

4:15 Blindhem stitch number 1.1.16 Elastic blindhem stitch number 1.1.17 B A Sewing mode Three-step zigzag stitch Stich number 1.1.9 can be used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. Stitch number 1.1.9 can also be used as an elastic stitch to add elastic to pajamas[...]

4:16 27 A B Sewing mode Buttonholes Buttonholes are found in category 1, subcategory 1.3 in the selection menu. You can also scroll through the categories in sewing mode to À nd the buttonhole subcategory. Note: Buttonholes up to 50 mm can be sewn using the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. Both sides of the Sensormatic buttonhole are sewn in the same [...]

4:17 25 Sewing mode Manual buttonhole To sew a manual buttonhole, use presser foot 5M. Sew the À rst column as long as you want the buttonhole. Touch the reverse button. The machine sews the bartack and the second column. When the columns are aligned, press the reverse button to sew the second bartack. Repeat a manual buttonhole (25) When you have[...]

4:18 A 28 Sewing mode Sew on a button To sew on a button, remove the presser foot and select the sew on button program. The feed dogs will automatically be lowered. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Use the mirroring icon to make sure the holes in the button are aligned with the swing of the needle and the width is appropriate for the[...]

4:19 Sewing mode Quilting A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. To sew three layers together, you have a wide variety of stitches and techniques to choose from. When the quilting is À nished simply bind the edges or make it into cushions, wearable art or other smaller projects. S[...]

4:20 C B Sewing mode Free-motion stippling Free-motion stippling adds texture and interest to your quilt, while keeping the layers together. Free-motion stippling is done with the feed dogs lowered. You move the fabric manually to determine the stitch length. 1. Set your sewing machine for free-motion sewing with a straight stitch. Attach the strai[...]

4:21 A B C Sewing mode Special sewing techniques The 6th stitch category includes special sewing technique stitches such as candlewicking, beading stitches, edge stitches, four direction sewing and stacking stitches. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated by the optional presser foot icon (A). Note[...]

4:22 30 Sewing mode Stacking stitches Sew beautiful decorations in two colors using the stacking stitches. The stacking stitches consist of pairs of matching stitches that are designed to be sewn on top of each other. Sew the À rst stitch and then sew the second, overlapping the À rst. Be sure to use the same starting point for each. Touch Quick [...]

4:23 Sewing mode Common sewing pop-ups System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving À les or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Bobbin empty When the bobbin is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the screen. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one. Note: It is possible to sew until the t[...]

4:24 Sewing mode[...]

Sequencing[...]

5:2 2 3 4 1 5 6 8 9 7 10 11 13 19 14 20 12 15 15 17 18 16 a b c 21 Sequencing Sequencing In sequencing, you can create and adjust a sequence of stitches. Combine various 9mm stitches, maxi stitches and stitch fonts from the machine or from an external device. Stitches made in Stitch Creator can also be inserted in a sequence. You can create sequenc[...]

5:3 Sewing mode Embroidery mode A A 10 20 18 5 B Sequencing Open and e xit sequencing Sequencing can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the sequencing symbol (A) on the option bar. To close sequencing and sew or embroider your created sequence, touch OK (20) in the top right corner. Note: If sewing mode is activ[...]

5:4 6 15 a b c Sequencing Duplicate a stitch or letter (6) To duplicate a stitch, move the cursor to the stitch you want to duplicate. Touch the duplicate icon to copy the selected stitch. Note: Make your adjustments on the stitch before duplicating and the copied stitch includes the adjustments. Use the long touch function to get a pop-up where yo[...]

5:5 B D C 9 E A Sequencing Horizontal preview (9) To see your sequence horizontally, touch the preview icon. Your sequence will be shown on a pop-up. If it is too long for the window, it is possible to zoom to all (A) to see the entire sequence. You can also scroll through the sequence with the arrows (B). Directional stitches (17) Add directional [...]

5:6 16 20 A Sequencing Zoom to all (16) If the stitch or sequence is wider than what can be shown on the screen, you may use the zoom to all icon to see the whole width of the sequence. Note: Zoom to all is only visible if the stitch or sequence is wider than the stitch À eld. Loading and sewing a sequence To sew the sequence touch OK (20) in the [...]

5:7 a b c A C Sequencing Embroidery edit When loaded to Embroidery edit your sequence will become an embroidery design. Go to Embroidery stitch-out and stitch it out as a regular design. If a sequence is selected and you re-open sequencing from embroidery mode, the sequence will remain unchanged. If no sequence is selected, sequencing will be empty[...]

5:8 Sequencing Important sequencing information Sequence adjustments Adjustments made in sewing mode or embroidery mode will affect the whole sequence. However, these changes will not be saved if you return to sequencing. In Embroidery edit, the position of the sequence will be kept. To adjust individual stitches in the sequence, return to sequenci[...]

Stitch Cr eator[...]

6:2 1 3 2 15 10 4 7 5 8 14 6 9 11 13 16 18 17 12 19 20 Stitch Creator Stitch Creator In Stitch Creator, you can create completely new stitches and adjust every single stitch point. Customize and create your own stitches. Add, erase, move and combine stitches directly on screen. Either create a stitch of individually designed stitches or use already[...]

6:3 1 18 A A 6 12 19 Stitch Creator Open and e xit Stitch Creator Stitch Creator can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the Stitch Creator icon (A) on the option bar. To close Stitch Creator and sew or embroider your created stitch or combination, touch OK (18) in the top right corner of the screen. Note: If sew[...]

6:4 10 10 10 4 5 6 11 12 Stitch Creator Multi-select (11) Long touch the multi-select icon to select all stitch points at the same time. To select the stitch points next to the marked stitch point, touch the multi-select icon and then touch the arrows (12) to select the next stitch point. Use the up arrow to select stitch points before the marked s[...]

6:5 7 8 9 Stitch Creator Mirroring side to side (7) The selected stitch point(s) will be mirrored side to side. Mirroring end to end (8) The selected stitch points will be mirrored end to end. Note: Only enabled if more than one stitch point is selected. T riple stitch (9) Touch the triple stitch icon and the selected stitch(es) will be tripled. No[...]

6:6 15 14 13 16 16 18 17 17 Stitch Creator T ouch functions Use your stylus to make changes directly on screen by touching and dragging in the stitch À eld. You can pan and move depending on which touch function is activated. You can also use the arrows in the wheel to make minor adjustments. Move (13) You can move the selected stitch or stitch po[...]

6:7 a b c A A Stitch Creator Loading and sewing a stitch To sew the created stitch touch OK (18) in the top right corner of the screen. The stitch will be loaded to the mode that was active when entering Stitch Creator; sewing mode or Embroidery edit. Sewing mode If sewing mode is active when closing Stitch Creator, your stitch will be loaded to se[...]

6:8 C Stitch Creator Embroidery mode In embroidery mode the stitch is saved as a design. Touch save (C) and select Personal designs, Personal À les or Devices. See page 8:9 for more information. Important Stitch Creator information T o use Stitch Creator in either sewing mode or embroidery mode Stitch Creator can be used in either sewing mode or e[...]

Embr oidery pr epar ations[...]

7:2 A B B F D C C G H J K L M I E Embroidery Mode - Pr eparations Embroidery unit overview (type BE20) A Embroidery unit release button B Level adjusting feet C Embroidery unit accessory tray D Embroidery unit socket E Embroidery hoop connection assembly F Embroidery arm Note: A smaller embroidery unit, 260x200mm, is available to purchase at your l[...]

7:3 Embroidery Mode - Pr eparations Built -in designs Over 330 designs are included in the memory in your machine. creativ e sensation™ Embroidery collection Page through the creative sensation™ Embroidery collection for designs and fonts. The design number, stitch count (number of stitches in the design) and the design size are displayed next [...]

7:4 A B E D C 1 E 2 D 3 Embroidery Mode - Pr eparations Remove the embroidery unit 1. To store the embroidery unit in the embroidery case, move the embroidery arm to park position by selecting park position on the screen in either Embroidery edit or Embroidery stitch-out. 2. Press the button at the left, underneath the embroidery unit (A) and slide[...]

7:5 A B Embroidery Mode - Pr eparations To hoop the f abric For the best embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric. When hooping stabilizer and fabric make sure that they are smooth and securely hooped. 1. Open the quick release (A) on the outer hoop. Remove the inner hoop. Place the outer hoop on a À rm Á at surface with[...]

7:6 A B Embroidery Mode - Pr eparations Getting started embroidering 1. After attaching the embroidery unit and embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with lightweight bobbin thread. Note: Make sure that the IDT™ system is disengaged. 2. To select a design, open selection menu and touch the design menu icon (A). Locate desired design and touch it once [...]

7:7 C D Embroidery Mode - Pr eparations 6. Thread the machine with the À rst color in the color list (C). 7. Clear suf À cient space to accommodate movement of the embroidery arm and the hoop. Hold the needle thread and touch the start/stop button (D) or the foot control. The machine starts embroidering. Note: This machine features the automatic [...]

7:8 Embroidery Mode - Pr eparations 9. When the À rst color is completed, your machine stops. A pop-up appears asking you to change color. Re-thread with the next color and continue embroidering by pressing start/stop. Each color segment is tied off at the end and the needle thread is cut. 10. When the embroidery is completed, your machine cuts th[...]

Embr oidery mode - edit[...]

8:2 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 11 12 14 22 13 15 16 19 20 32 33 21 17 18 Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery edit - overview 1. Embroidery À eld 2. Zoom 3. Multi-select 4. Select/deselect design 5. Arrows 6. Move design forward 7. Move design backward 8. Group 9. Delete 10. Duplicate 11. Total number of stitches 12. Mirroring si[...]

8:3 E A F D C B Embroidery mode - edit Load a design To load a design, open the selection menu (32). Select designs (A) from the selection bar, then choose one of the following four tabs: Personal designs (B) Designs that you have created, adjusted and/or combined and saved. Built-in machine designs (C) Designs that are stored in the permanent sewi[...]

8:4 A D C B 2 Embroidery mode - edit Load a stitch To load a stitch, select stitches (A) from the selection bar. Select a category and then a subcategory. Touch your desired stitch on the screen to load to Embroidery edit. It is possible to load previously stored patchwork, single stitch and tapering programs into Embroidery edit to stitch-out in t[...]

8:5 3 5 A C 4 B Embroidery mode - edit Select design(s) When loading designs into Embroidery edit, the last loaded design is selected by default. There are two ways to select another design. Either touch it on the screen or step through the designs using the arrows (5). The selected design is surrounded by a green frame. Note: A selected embroidery[...]

8:6 6 A 7 8 9 10 Embroidery mode - edit Stitch-out order Designs are by default stitched out in the order they are loaded to Embroidery edit. The numbers between the arrows (A) show the position in the stitch-out order for the selected design as compared to the total number of designs in the embroidery area. The stitch-out order can be changed by u[...]

8:7 15 16 13 12 14 Embroidery mode - edit Mirroring (12 and 13) To mirror a design side to side, touch icon (12) and for mirroring end to end, touch icon (13). Move design into hoop (14) This is used to move any design that is outside the hoop area into the hoop area. The design will be placed as close to the previous position as possible. Undo (15[...]

8:8 22 22 22 22 22 21 21 21 21 21 18 19 19 20 17 Embroidery mode - edit T ouch functions You can use your stylus to make adjustments directly on screen, by touching and dragging in the embroidery À eld. You can pan, move, rotate and scale, depending on which touch function is active. You can also use the arrows in the wheel (21) to À ne tune. Mov[...]

8:9 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 A B C D E Embroidery mode - edit Option bar 23. Save design 24. More options 25. Select hoop 26. Thread color edit 27. Shape Creator 28. Embroidery stitch editor 29. Resize 30. Sequencing 31. Stitch Creator Save design (23) Touch the save design icon (23) to save the design you are working with. A new window will appe[...]

8:10 A B C D E F Embroidery mode - edit More options (24) Grid (A) Touch the grid icon (A) to activate/deactivate a grid on the embroidery À eld. The grid is used as a guide when combining or placing designs. The distance between the grid lines equals 20mm. As you zoom in on the embroidery À eld, the distance between these lines reduces to 10mm a[...]

8:11 25 26 A B C D Embroidery mode - edit Select hoop (25) To select the correct hoop size, touch the hoop selection icon (25). A pop-up will appear with the hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized PFAFF® dealer. After selecting your hoop size, the pop-up will close automatically. Note: Hoops that can only[...]

8:12 3 B G L J H L K I M A C D E F Embroidery mode - edit Shape Creator (27) Shaping is a unique way to use your beautiful built-in decorative stitches, sequences or even embroidery designs to form new shapes. Shape Creator overview A Shape menu B Select shape C Zoom D Delete/Duplicate last object E Enter number of designs F Select control points G[...]

8:13 N O F G Embroidery mode - edit De À nition of a control point A control point is a point affecting the selected shape. Each shape is built by several control points. Together they de À ne what the shape will look like. A selected control point is marked with a À lled square (N). An unselected control point is marked with an outlined square [...]

8:14 H I J Embroidery mode - edit Select line positioning (H) Touch the select shape line positioning icon (H) to open a pop-up. You can choose to place the objects on the top of the baseline, or on the baseline or under the baseline. The selected positioning will affect all objects on the shape. Select side positioning (I) Select which side of the[...]

8:15 A K Embroidery mode - edit Create appliqué (K) Create appliqué designs in Shape Creator by touching the appliqué icon (K). Long touch to open a window with two options. Select Custom appliqué to use decorative stitches or mini designs to cover the raw edges of the appliqué. In the À rst color block the machine will sew a straight stitch [...]

8:16 B A C Embroidery mode - edit Shape Creator e xample 1 - create a design from built-in mini designs 1. In embroidery mode, open the selection menu, touch the tab for mini designs and select design 023.vp3 to load to Embroidery edit. 2. Open Shape Creator. Select the clockwise circle in the list (A). Touch the keypad icon (B), enter 18 and touch[...]

8:17 B A C D Embroidery mode - edit 4. Open the selection menu and select design 023. vp3 again. Center it by touching the wheel center icon when the touch function - move is active. 5. Open Shape Creator. Select the clockwise circle in the list (A). Touch the keypad icon (B), enter 16 and touch OK. 6. Touch Select side positioning (D), select the [...]

8:18 A Embroidery mode - edit Shape Creator e xample 2 - line shaping for perfectly placed buttonholes 1. In embroidery mode, select hoop size 360x200 and open the selection menu. Open stitches and select the linen buttonhole 1.3.1. 2. Open Shape Creator. Select the straight line from the list (A). Select touch function - rotate, and then touch the[...]

8:19 Embroidery mode - edit 3. Select touch function - scale, and adjust the line to desired length by touching and dragging on screen or using the arrows in the wheel. Touch the keypad and enter desired number of buttonholes. Touch Select side positioning and select the fourth option in the pop-up to stitch out the buttonholes vertically. 4. Close[...]

8:20 3 28 A B C D E Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery stitch editor (28) Sequences and stitches can be adjusted in Embroidery stitch editor. You can also adjust your own created sequence or stitch, loaded to Embroidery edit (see chapter 5 and 6). Note: When a stitch or a sequence is loaded into Embroidery edit, tie-offs are automatically inserted a[...]

8:21 30 Embroidery mode - edit When mirroring (B), the stitch will be mirrored within its own area. It will not affect the position of the stitch like when mirroring is used in Embroidery edit. You can also use the touch functions to make adjustments. The selected stitch will be affected as if it was a design. Note: If you make adjustments to a seq[...]

8:22 A Embroidery mode - edit 4. Deselect the sequence by touching outside the design on the screen, or step by using the arrows. 5. Open sequencing once again. Select stitch number 4.1.2. 6. Long touch the duplicate icon. In the pop-up that appears, enter 7 and touch OK for a total of eight copies. 7. Close sequencing to load the second sequence t[...]

8:23 3 29 A 22 17 18 Embroidery mode - edit Resize (29) Resize can reduce an embroidery design up to À ve times smaller than the original design or increase it up to eight times larger than the original design. The machine recalculates the number of stitches in the design so that the original stitch density remains. Note: To reduce or increase the[...]

8:24 Embroidery mode - edit Important resize information Since designs are digitized for a speci À c design size, it is important to consider the following information about resize. Always embroider a test sample of your resized design before embroidering on a project. • Resize is always proportional. If you reduce a design 30%, it will be 30% s[...]

8:25 Embroidery text editor (30) T o open embroidery text editor Embroidery text editor opens automatically when you select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also open embroidery text editor by adjusting an existing text already in Embroidery edit. Just select the text and touch the sequencing icon (30) on the option bar. Note: If t[...]

8:26 G E Embroidery mode - edit Change font You can change the font and size of the text by touching the change font icon (E). The change font pop-up will show all available embroidery fonts. You can select different sizes for each font. When changing the font, all inserted letters in the embroidery font editor window will change to the new font. L[...]

8:27 Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery edit pop-ups Delete selected designs? Your machine will ask you to con À rm when you have selected to delete more than one design. Delete all designs? Your machine will ask you to con À rm when you have selected to delete all designs or when using delete long touch. Design is too complex If the design is too[...]

8:28 There might not be enough disk space to save current state This pop-up appears when going to Embroidery stitch-out and the available memory in the machine is low. Because of low memory you might not be able to save current state while embroidering. To clear some memory before starting to embroider, À rst touch OK to close the pop-up and then [...]

Embr oidery mode - stitch-out[...]

9:2 2 3 A 6 5 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery stitch-out - overview 1. Crosshair 2. Color list and scroll bar 3. Zoom 4. Presser foot recommendation 5. Current stitch 6. Go to stitch 7. Basting 8. Color block sort 9. Thread metering/Thread tension 10. More options 11. Hoop position 12. Speed control 13. Precise Posi[...]

9:3 2 A 3 B C D 1 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Crosshair (1) When embroidering, a crosshair indicates current needle position on the screen. Color list (2) All colors in the loaded design(s) are shown in the order they will be embroidered. Each listed color shows color order and number. Also shown are the thread manufacturer, thread weight and colo[...]

9:4 6 F G E 5 7 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery information (E, F , G) The current stitch in the current color block is shown next to the picture (E). The number after the slash shows the total number of stitches in the current color block. The current stitch in the design or combination is shown next to the picture (F). The number after th[...]

9:5 8 9 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Color block sort (8) To sort the color blocks before embroidering, just touch the color block sort icon. The color block sort will reduce the number of thread color changes. If any color overlaps, the color order will remain the same, even after sorting. The function will also recognize if a turnable hoop is use[...]

9:6 A B C D E F G 10 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Option bar More options (10) Background color (A) Touch the background color icon (A) to change the active background color in the embroidery À eld. A window will appear where you can select from 64 different colors. Background f abric (B) Touch the background fabric icon (B) to activate/ deactivat[...]

9:7 12 11 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Hoop position (11) Use the hoop position functions to move the hoop to different positions. Current position When you want to return to the current stitch and start embroidering again where the embroidery was interrupted, touch the current position icon. You can also press the start/stop button once to return [...]

9:8 Precise positioning (13) Precise positioning allows you to place a design on an exact spot on your fabric. It is also used when you want to embroider a design next to a previously embroidered design. Use zoom and pan to be sure that you are placing the design exactly where you want it. Fine tune with the wheel. Precise positioning - overview A [...]

9:9 T o select matching point and rotate design You have the ability to check a second position within the design to make sure your design is lined up properly and make further adjustments if necessary. Activate (C), matching point. A second crosshair will appear, the matching point. Place it at the point where you would like another part of the de[...]

9:10 A B K Embroidery mode - stitch-out Disable needle warning (K) Check allow lower needle position (K) to temporarily allow the needle to be in a lower position while moving the hoop. The needle can then remain close to the fabric when using precise positioning. Just make sure the needle is above the fabric to prevent damage to the needle and fab[...]

9:11 C D Embroidery mode - stitch-out 3. To line up the design on the screen with the previously embroidered, select matching point (C) to be the corner. Use the touch function - move or the corner icons. 4. Select the next function, rotate design (D) to move the matching point to the right position in the hoop. Use the touch function - rotate to l[...]

9:12 4 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Common Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups Embroidery unit calibr ation When the embroidery unit is attached, a pop-up asks you to slide off the hoop and clear the machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. You will also be reminded to disengage the IDT™ system and attach the Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroide[...]

9:13 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Dynamic spring foot 6D is recommended For regular embroidery it is always recommended to use the Dynamic spring foot 6D for best result. If you have deselected Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery in the Settings menu, the machine displays a pop-up when switching to Embroidery stitch-out, allowing you to select Dy[...]

9:14 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Change to Cutwork Needle ( optional accessory) Some cutwork designs can be stitched out using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needle Kit, (P/N 820 945-096). These designs are marked with a cutwork needle symbol in the creative sensation™ Embroidery Collection. When the machine stops and this pop[...]

Files & F olders[...]

10:2 13 18 14 19 15 20 16 21 17 6 9 7 10 8 11 24 12 22 23 1 2 3 4 5 Files & F olders Files & F olders - overview P arts of the selection bar 1. Stitches 2. Fonts 3. Designs 4. Files & Folders 5. Quick help P arts of Files & F olders 6. Load À le 7. Close and return to previous view 8. Search path 9. Move up one folder level 10. Lis[...]

10:3 13 14 15 16 17 10 8 4 5 Files & F olders Design À le Embroidery font À le Stitch À le Text À le Sound À le Unrecognized À le File formats Your machine can load the following À le formats: • .SHV, .DHV, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .10* and .DST (embroidery À les) • .SPX (stitch À les) • .SFX (s[...]

10:4 13 14 15 16 17 2 Files & F olders Personal designs (13) Store design À les in Personal designs (13). You cannot create folders in the Personal designs folder. Personal fonts (14) Store embroidery font À les in Personal fonts (14). Stored fonts are shown both in fonts (2) and in shortcut to Personal fonts (14). You cannot create folders i[...]

10:5 6 9 8 Files & F olders Load a À le To load a À le, touch load (6) or long touch the À le. It will be loaded to the appropriate window. If you want to open several designs at one time, click on the ones you want to open. Long touch on the last one. All the designs will open in Embroidery edit. Open a folder To open a folder in Files &[...]

10:6 18 19 20 21 22 23 Files & F olders Organize Create a new folder (18) Touch the create new folder icon (18) to create a new folder. A pop-up opens where you can enter a name for your folder. Rename a À le or folder (23) Select the folder you want to rename, then touch this icon to a open a pop-up where you can enter a new name. Use this ic[...]

10:7 Files & F olders Common Files & F olders pop-ups Audio preview application You can listen to a sound when browsing Files & Folders. Sound À les can be saved in Personal À les. When selecting a sound À le in Files & Folders, it will open in the audio preview application. Touch the start icon to play the sound. Note: You can o[...]

10:8 Files & F olders System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving À les or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Invalid À le type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font À les can be stored in Personal fonts. Select the proper folder to store in.[...]

Maintenance[...]

11:2 B A C Maintenance Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Note: Use of cleaners or solvents on the machine can cause damage to the plexifront. Clean only with a soft dry cl[...]

11:3 Maintenance Problem/cause Remedy Gener al problems Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. Thread snips does not cut the thread? Remove needle plate and clean lint from bobbin area. Enable automatic thread snips in the Settings menu. Fabric does not move? Make s[...]

11:4 Maintenance Are you using poor thread with slubs or thread which has become dry? Change to a new higher quality thread purchased from an authorized PFAFF® dealer. Is a correct spool cap used? Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual thread spool. Is the best spool pin position used? Try a different spool pin position (vertical or h[...]

11:5 Index Inde x 1/4” quilting foot with IDT™ system ........................... 1:11 3-dimensional view .................................................. 8:10, 9:6 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD ....... 1:10 5D™ Embroidery Software ............................................ 2:13 5D™ Organizer ................................[...]

11:6 Index Control points, select ...................................................... 8:13 Copy a À le or folder ........................................................ 10:6 Corded buttonhole .......................................................... 4:17 Corner icons ....................................................................... 9:9 [...]

11:7 Index H Handle ................................................................................ 1:9 Handlook quilting ........................................................... 4:19 Handwheel ......................................................................... 1:8 Hems in heavy fabric .....................................................[...]

11:8 Index Optional accessories ........................ 2:5, 3:12, 4:7, 4:8, 4:18, .......................................................... 4:20, 4:21, 9:5, 9:14, 11:2 Option bar ............................................ 3:2, 3:3, 4:11, 8:9, 9:6 Options for feed dogs ..................................................... 3:11 Organize ........[...]

11:9 Index Seam ripper ...................................................................... 1:10 Select control points ........................................................ 8:13 Select design angle .......................................................... 8:14 Select design(s) ..................................................................[...]

11:10 Index You have purchased a modern, updatable sewing and embroidery machine. As we regularly release software updates, it is possible that there may be some differences between the machine software and the software described in the owner’s manual. Consult your local authorized PFAFF® dealer, and be sure to visit our website at www.pfaff.com[...]

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD (F or personal computer . See page 2:13) Installation code: 8200[...]

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