Pfaff expression 2046 manual

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    Instruction $ PFRFF’. £4 1• pcM a manual[...]

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    * IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock: A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewin[...]

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    Modern, uncomplicated Sewing by push-button control Congratulations! You have purchased a high- quality product that offers unique advantages. Your new sewing machine can take any material in its stride and will sew through thick and thin for you. It features the very latest in design and technology, and this instruction book is just as uncomplicat[...]

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    ntroduction Index of headings D P A Darning, automatic darning (model 2046) 62 Accessories 20, 96-97 Darning, sewing on patches 59, 62-63 Applique foot 100 Decorative sewing, general notes 84 Applique designs 91 Decorative stitches, Quilt Expression 2046 10 Automatic tapering 89, 90 Decorative stitches, Expression 2034 11 B E Balance 40 Elastic uti[...]

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    I Introduction N Narrow edge foot Needle plate, changing Needle table Needle threader, Integrated Needle, changing Needle, threading Needle/bobbin thread tension Non-elastic/elastic stitches Non-stick fancy stitch foot for leather 0 Overlock stitches P Parts of the sewing machine (2046) Parts of the sewing machine (2034) Patchwork and quilting “P[...]

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    roduction Utility stitches Expression 2034 I Ei <> <: Hj <—> <> < I I ‘ —z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 11 12 13 Sfltóh Des_n pplicaUon Width No Upto mm 1 2 3 4 0 6 7 8 9 0 10 11 12 13 Straight stitch Stretch triple straight stitch Zigzag stitch, Center needle position Elastic stitch Blind hem stitch Elastic blind hem stitc[...]

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    I Introduction Hem stitching Hem stitching Hem stitching For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as leathers and terry cloth. For handlook quilt applique or pinstitching. For decorative sewing such as flower stems and underlining letters. Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching. For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in [...]

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    3Hfl 111t1t vviilth pattern length (lunsity/balance controls) i ,u ig handle Hdndwheel / “M” button 8 Cursor buttons 9 Clear/pattern start button 10 Stitch selection wheel 11 Connection socket “lead cord” 12 Connection socket “foot control” 13 Master switch 14 m+ button 15 Direct selection button “Alphabet” 16 Direct selection butto[...]

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    rinicai section Parts of the sewing machine (model 2034) 1 -1+ button A (stitch width/pattern width controls) 2 -1+ button B (stitch length/pattern length controls) 3 -1+ button C (stitch density/balance controls) 4 Info button 5 Carrying handle 6 Handwheel 7 M” button 8 Cursor buttons 9 Clear/pattern start button 10 Stitch selection button 11 Co[...]

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    hnicaI section w Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the carrying case. Lid Open the folding lid (44) upwards. rtH < h+4tIO flflfl UU: PFAFF __ ‘— t The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid. The appropriate presser foot to use for each s[...]

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    Operating Instructions Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket (11) of the sewing machine and the wall outlet. Master switch When the master switch (13) is switched on (switch function I) the sewing lamp lights up and program No. 1 is indicated in the Expression window. The sewing machine is now ready to function. ‘0” = O[...]

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    caI!!ctio_J I I I I t I I I S I I I I I I Accessory tray I Arranging the accessories Open the accessory tray by placing your left index finger on The standard accessories are marked with numbers. the ridged area on the left ot the lid and open the lid upwards Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of the and towards you. accessory tray. ?[...]

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    ItI..,I II IRctI LILR i Removing the accessory tray (free arm) In order to sew using the free arm, swing the accessory tray to the left and lift it upwards out of the hole. When replacing the tray, make sure it is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine. 843 652 882 872 652 692 702 713 723 732 :ae aa ; 2 812 822 832 842 652 86 87 88 A’Z2 A-[...]

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    I Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the spool holder. To obtain frut movement of the thread and hold the thread spool firmly, fit spool cap of the right size for the thread spool. Threading Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counterclockwise through the pre-tension device B. Pull tfi’ thread un[...]

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    IecFl1kI(u tUUUfl 22i 23i 24 25 26 _________ : 2048 1 2 Winding from the second spool holder Insert the second spool holder in the hole provided. Threading Thread as shown on page 22. Switch on the master switch Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped automatica[...]

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    hnEcal section w Bobbin door Switch off main switch Hold the bobbin door (46) at the left side and open it towards the front Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine. Release the latch and take the empty bobbin out of the bobbin case. The following is valid for general sewing work; Bobbin thread is visible on th[...]

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    I II — Inserting the bobbin case Lift latch E and push the bobbin case fully onto pin C of the sewing hook. Opening D of the bobbin case must face upwards. Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. The bobbin case must not fall out of the hook. I Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the thread sideways [...]

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    Raise the presser foot lifter (51). Place the thread on the spool holder and fit a spool cap of the right size. Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front. Place the thread from right to left into the pre tension device B. Now pass it through the left threading slot downwards. Pull the thread around the stop C in the right[...]

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    I / aecnncaa sectkjri - Integrated Needle threader In order to make threading the needle easier and quicker. use the PFAFF Integrated Needle threader. Lower the presser foot. Press the threader down with the handle. Threader hook R swivels through the needle eye. Place the thread over hook 0 and under the thread hook R and hold the end of the threa[...]

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    ,nicaI section Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (51). Bobbin thread Close the bobbin door (46) and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left Drawing-up the bobbin thread Raise the presser foot. While holding the end of the needle thread, press the foot control so the needle moves down a[...]

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    le(1111K.a1 StUuull Removing the presser foot Switch off the master switch Press the front part of the presser foot upwards and at the same time the rear part downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder (30). Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (30). so that when the presser foot lifter (51[...]

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    hnical section Winding a bobbin through the needle It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is fully threaded. Raise the presser toot lifter (51) to the top position. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and upward through the right-hand threader slot (34). ______ i’4 2e 3 4 b • 11 31* * a. . 3Q Place the thread from l[...]

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    Technica’ secUon Changing the needle Switch off the master switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Loosen the needle screw (52) and pull the needle out 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 wil[...]

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    inical secUon The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF provides the ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time The material is fed precisely. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of t[...]

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    I iecrinicai secuon Engaging the IDT Important: For all work with the Dual Feed IDT, use presser feet with the center back cut-out. Raise the presser foot. Press the IDT (31) down until it engages. Disengaging the lOT Hold the Dual Feed with two fingers at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT (31) down, then pull it away from you and release the IDT slo[...]

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    Lowering the teed dog For certain sewing work such as tree-motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be cleaned, the feed dog has to be lowered. Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dog. Push slide A to the left. To engage the feed dog move the slide to the right. Raise the presser foot before engaging the feed dog. You can al[...]

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    Sewing functions Adjusting the contrast in the Expression window 36 Stitch selection 36 Bobbin thread monitor (model 2046) 37 Altering pattern sizes 37 Altering the stitch width/needle position 38 4ltering the pattern th/stitch length 38, 39 A1ring the pattern tenØVstitch density 39 Sa1ate 40 jnfobutton/reverse sewing button 41 Sewtrgfuction butto[...]

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    ving functions Stitch selection There are three ways of selecting your desired stitch: 1 With the selection wheel (selection buttons, model 2034): for scrolling backward and forward in the stitches. Clockwise in ascending order Counterclockwise = in descending order Model 2034: > in ascending order <in descending order If you are in the last [...]

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    Bobbin thread monitor (model 2046) Sewing functions If the bobbin is nearing its end [2 ¼ yd (2 m)-3 1/4 yd (3 m)], or there is no thread on the bobbin, the bobbin symbol appears in the window. The symbol disappears after a full bobbin is inserted and you start to sew again. Altering stitches Adjust the length, width, balance, density or needle po[...]

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    Altering the stitch width The selected stitch can be sewn in various widths, a ; zigzag stitch No. 3. S Ning functions I — 1. t p 9 Altering the needle position Straight stitch No. 1, stitch No. 2 and stitch No. 11 can be sewn in any of 13 different needle positions. Press -1+ button A to move the needle to left or right of center. Altering the p[...]

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    Sewing functions I Altering the stitch length The stitch length of a stitch can be altered using +1- button B. Altering the pattern length The pattern length of decorative stitches can be altered using -1+ button B. The density of the stitch will not change. ‘9” Altering the stitch density The stitch density of various stitches (buttonholes, sa[...]

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    fl Balance Decorative stitches can vary on different fabric types — heavy fabric is fed differently than fine silk. The balance adjusts the reverse feed of the stitch so it is sewn in the best way for different fabrics. After having selected a stitch, you will see the balance symbol with a ‘0 after it in the bottom right-hand corner of the Expr[...]

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    Info button Sewing functions Touch the info button to receive information about the selected stitch. Info menu The info menu gives you the following information: needle size/type recommendation. needle thread tension setting, to engage or disengage the IDT, lower the feed dogs, page number of the info menu. Reverse sewing This button has several fu[...]

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    iing functions Sewing function buttons There are four sewing function buttons below the Expression window. With these buttons you can choose between ‘tie-off” at the beginning and/or the end of a stitch, set “needle up/down”, “sew slow” and “pattern mirror”. Tie-oft button (36) When you press this button before starting to sew, the [...]

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    Sewing functions “Lock” button “Pattern mirror” button: (39) 4t You can safeguard your sewing machine against the unintentional selection of another sewing program or another pattern sequence by means of the “lock” button. Switching on the “lock” button: Press the button until the locking symbol appears in the window. The symbol dis[...]

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    Twin needle Depending on the needle position or the width of a stitch, the twin needle warning will appear in the window. This symbol indicates that a twin needle cannot be used to sew the stitch at the currently set width. t Reduce the pattern width until the warning symbol disappears. The stitch may now be sewn with a twin needle of 2.0 mm or les[...]

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    sewing runcuons I Formation of the stitches The stitch formation varies. Some patterns are formed from the left, so only the right side of the stitch changes when the width is adjusted. The left-hand side of the stitch is always retained. 4 b, The patterns that are formed from the right will F/iJ always retain the right side of the stitch, regardle[...]

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    Stitch sequences Buttons for the stitch sequence Storing stitches Deleting from the stitch sequence Inserting into the stitch sequence Deleting a stitch sequence Deleting all M-memories Changing a stitch within a sequence “Pattern start” function 0 ...... Stitch Sequences 48 49 49, 50 50 51 51 52 52 52 rq )[...]

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    50 L The symbol ) appears in the window. Select the stitch using the direct selection buttons (15-26), or scroll to the desired stitch or letter with the selection wheel. Store the stitches by pressing the m+ button (14). Once you have entered the stitch sequence, you can start to sew immediately. All stitches that have been sewn are automatically [...]

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    mcn sequiiu Inserting a stitch into the stitch sequence If you wish to insert a stitch into a sequence, scroll using the cursor buttons to the desired position in the sequence. The cursor .. must be in front of the pattern where the stitch is to be inserted (the position of the tip of the cursor). Select the new stitch and store it using the m+ but[...]

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    J Straight stitch — 1 Stitch 1 is the basic straight stitch in center needle position. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. Change the needle position of the straight stitch to sew in a zipper or topstitch along the edge of a collar. The 2046 and 2034 have 13 needle positions that can be adjusted with the -1÷ button ‘A” Tip: Use th[...]

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    _, LIIIL s_w..’_,, .,.,..., Basting stitch — 10 With stitch 10 you can baste a garment before trying it on. When you press the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time. Press the foot control again for each stitch. • Lower the teed dog and disengage the IDT. • Place the fabric under the presser foot. • Sew one stitch, then [...]

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    :y stitches J Blind hem stitch — 5 The blind hem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. • Finish the edge of the hem. • Fold and press the hem allowance inwards. • Fold the hem back on itself so P approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) of the finished edge extends L P beyond the fold. The wrong side of your pr[...]

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    Zigzag stitch —3 Raw edges can be finished easily with zigzag stitch 3. Make sure the needle pierces fhe fabric on the left swing of the needle and overcasts the edge of the fabric on the right swing of the needle. Stretch triple zigzag stitch — 15 (17/2034) The stretch triple zigzag stitch produces a highly elastic and decorative seam. This st[...]

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    J Stretch triple straight stitch — 2 This stitch is used for sewing seams where strength is needed, such as underarm and crotch seams. The heavier the fabric, the longer the stitch length required. Elastic stitch — 4 Use stitch 4 to add elastic to pajamas. skirts and sportswear. • To create a waistband, finish the top edge of the garment. •[...]

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    ,, .: 1,’ ‘ I Darning with the elastic stitch — 4 Use the elastic stitch to repair holes, tears and damaged areas. If the area is only slightly damaged, sew over it with several rows of stitching until it is well covered. For tears, frayed edges or small holes, place a piece of fabric, slightly larger than the damaged area and of the same col[...]

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    ystitchesJ Overlock stitches For elastic, knits and stretch fabrics, the 2034 and 2046 provide a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches have built-in stretch and are more durable than standard stitches. Tip: Use blind stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overlock sea[...]

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    UtWtysttches Sewing on buttons —0 With Button sewing program 0 you can easily sew on two and four-hole buttons. • Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. (Make sure the IDT is disengaged.) • Mark the button position on your fabric. Place the button on the marked fabric. • Turn the handwheel towards you and position the button so the[...]

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    I Automatic darning —85 (Model 2046) Stitch 85 is for strengthening damaged areas of fabric and repairing tears. • Stitch over the damaged area at the requred length. • Press the reverse button; the machine finishes sewing the darning program and the darning length is saved. The saved darning length can now be repeated as often as needed. Dep[...]

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    Darning with the straight stitch — 1 UtWty stkh Attach darning foot No. 6. Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is set at its highest position. With thumb and ndex finger press the darning foot together. Insert the pin of the darning foot as far as it will go into the hole of the presser foot holder. The “C-shaped” guide should plac[...]

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    ytitchejJ Gathering with straight stitch — 1 1 A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew I two or three rows of gathering stitches. Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower needle thread tension to 3. Mark the first gathering line on the right side of the fabric. Sew [...]

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    tsaitu Bridging stitches — 8 or 13 (14/2034) The bridging stitch creates a hemstitching effect. It is often used for connecting two finished fabric edges. • Finish the fabric edges and press the seam allowance to the wrong side. • Place the fabric under the presser foot with the edges approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) apart. • Stitch from the r[...]

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    :y stitches J Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7—1 Use the rolled hemmer to finish the edges of blouses, scarves, or ruffles without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and durable edge finish. Double-fold the fabric edge (about 1/8 inch /2 mm per fold). • Place the folded fabric edge under[...]

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    Utility_stitches SheB edging — 5 Shell edging is a very effective finish for thin, soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem finish on lingerie. • Select blind stitch No. 5 and mirror it with the “Pattern mirror” button • Tighten the needle thread tension to create a deeper shell tuck. • Finish the raw [...]

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    Buttonholes General notes on buttonholes 70 Inserting the buttonhole guide 70 Inserting the buttonhole foot 70 Types of button holes 71 Fully automatic buttonhole 72 Semi-automatic buttonhole! manual finish 72-73 Manual buttonhole 74 Buttonholes with gimp thread 75 Tips for a perfect buttonhole 76[...]

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    Buttonholes Your Expression has the perfect buttonhole for every fabric and garment. Whether you wish to sew buttonholes on jackets, pants (trousers), blouses or stretch fabrics, 4 different buttonholes (3 on the model 2034) give your garments the professional touch. The Expression uses sensormatic buttonhole guide No. 10 and sensors to ensure that[...]

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    Buttonholes Choose from the following buttonholes: 1) Linen buttonhole No. 9 for blouses, shirts, dresses, etc. 2) Stretch buttonhole No. 87 (No 60 on the model 2034) for stretch fabrics 3) Keyhole buttonhole No. 88 (No 61 on the model 2034) for jackets, coats and pants (trousers) 4) Round buttonhole No. 86 (only on model 2046) for ladies’ outer [...]

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    Fully automatic buttonhole Select the desired buttonhole (e.g. No. 9). Adjust the size of the buttonhole by using the -1+ button B. You can also adjust the buttonhole width (-1÷ button A) and the buttonhole density (-1+ button C). Sew as many buttonholes as you wish. Your Expression will continue to sew the same size buttonhole until you make adju[...]

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    Buttonholes The second bartack will be sewn and complete the buttonhole. The word auto” appears in the window. All remaining buttonholes will now be sewn automatically. 11111 Note: If the length or stitch density of a pro gramrned buttonhole is changed, the programming is cance/led. Reprogramming with a new length value or a new density is requir[...]

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    I tonholes Manual buttonhole *0 You can also set the length of the buttonhole while sewing. Select the desired buttonhole. Press the “reverse sewing” button. The word “man” appears in the window. The buttonhole length. set previously, disappears. Once you have reached the desired length, press the “reverse sewing” button once again. The[...]

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    Buttonho’es Buttonhole with gimp thread Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads are more durable and will not stretch. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread approximately the same color as the sewing thread to stitch over. Place the center of a length of gimp thread over the metal bar extending from the center, back of the buttonhole foot[...]

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    tto_J r Buttonhole tips: • A wider, less dense buttonhole is recommended on heavy fabrics. Use presser foot No. 1 for buttonholes that are to be sewn very close to a reinforced edge. • Materials that shift or stretch easily should be reinforced h with water-soluble, tissue paper or other lightweight stabilizer. • Keyhole buttonholes are parti[...]

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    Patchwork and quilting 78 Piecing the quilt top 78 Quilt piecing 79 Stitch-in-the-Ditch 79 Antique Quilt Stitches 80 Tying the Quilt 81 Free Motion Stippling 81 Quilt Appliques 82 Quilting[...]

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    Iting Patchwork and quilting Patchwork and quilting are traditional hand craft techniques 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 Pfaff Expression. A quilt consists of three layers, two[...]

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    j Qu1tiug Quilt piecing Cut the pieces necessary for your quilt top using templates you have bought or made yourself, making sure to include a seam allowance of 1/4” (6 mm). Your Expression is perfect for piecing quilts. Set up your Expression with a straight stitch (1), stitch length 2.5, needle position 4 to the right and your IDT is engaged. T[...]

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    ilting Antique Quilt Stitches Beutiful Crazy Patch quilting was originally sewn by hand. This hand stitched look can be accomplished faster and easier with the Pfaff Antique quilt stitches. • Use invisible (monofilament) thread in the needle. Use a contrast or matching polyester or cotton thread in the bobbin. • Set the needle thread tension to[...]

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    QuiWi I Tying the Quilt Tying a quilt is another way to hold the quilt top, batting and back together. Previously done by hand, your Expression has great decorative stitches that will tie’ your quilt with ease. Choose a decorative stitch that is a forward moving stitch. such as 75 or 78 (56 or 58 for model 2034). Prepare your quilt as explained i[...]

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    Quilt Appliques Appliques add that special touch for your quilt. There are many different ways of applying appliques to a quilt. One way is to add the applique to the block before the quilt is put together. Set your Quilt Expression with stitch 3, stitch length 0.5. stitch width 4-6 mm, presser foot 2. Adhere the applique piece to the block. Place [...]

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    Decorative sewing! Specialty techniques Genert tes pn decorattewing 4 4Ib$tq*ttem widtMendor c*dboØers a4 bdrs ombined borders using twin needle 85 Free-motion monograms 86 Free-motion embroidery 87 Tapering with satin-stitch zigzag. 4%) AUtQmatic tapering 89-9d Apué 91 Cçoss-stitch Eyelet embroidery 93 Hemstitching 94[...]

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    corativesewintyriiqJ The pattern width can be altered using button pair A (1). The width can also be adjusted while sewing. General notes on decorative sewing To enhance your own home textiles or garments your Expression offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches. Create a greater variety of embellishments by combining different pat[...]

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    Combined Borders Create borders of any width by combining different •/“. decorative stitches. Rayon embroidery threads give shiny, smooth stitching results and come in many colors and weights. Place stabilizer under fabric. Mark the center of your fabric with a fabric marking pen! mm along your line. Next press the ‘Pattern mirror button” p[...]

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    Free-motion monograms Use stitch 3 (stitch width 3-6 mm) to create wonderful monogram initials of your own design. Transfer the initials with a fabric marker to the area to be embroidered. Attach the darning foot and bring it into the darning position (see page 63). Lower the feed dog. Place a tear-away stabilizer under your fabric. Then place a pi[...]

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    [Decorative sewing/Specia[tytechniqu Free-motion embroidery These striking embroidery designs can easily be sewn with your Expression. Set your Expression as for free-motion monograms. Draw the outline of the embroideries on fabric where you want to stitch them. Follow the instructions and tips for free-motion monograms to stitch your embroideries.[...]

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    This technique of adjusting the width of a zigzag seam is called TAPERING. You can achieve great effects by adjusting the size of a wide zigzag stitch. Manual change/ Regular pattern • Place stabilizer under fabric. • Set needle thread tension to 3. Select the zigzag stitch needle position (stitch 11/2046, 12/2034). Pressing the Pattern mirror [...]

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    Manual change/Irregular pattern • Place stabilizer under fabric. • Set needle thread tension to 3. Select zigzag stitch 11/2046, 12/2034 for motifs with a right or left needle position or zigzag stitch 3 for motifs with a center needle position. Set stitch length to 0.2 - 0.3 mm. • Using -1+ button A increase and reduce the width while sewing[...]

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    ecorative sewingISpeciaty techniques I [1 I When you start to sew again, the machine will automatically make a taper at 450• The present sewing operation is indicated in the window. • To start the pattern without a taper, press the tie-off button (36) twice before starting to sew. Use -1+ button A to change the width of the satin stitch before [...]

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    [Decorative sewig/Speciah:y techniques Appliqué designs Appliqués are easily created and produce a beautiful effect. By using a variety of materials and patterns you can obtain many different effects. You can make a perfect densely stitched seam with the applique foot (special accessories). The special cutout on the sole allows the extra thicknes[...]

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    Cross-stitch Cross-stitch embroidery has always been a wonderful traditional, embroidery technique. What used to be stitched by hand with a great deal of effort can now be sewn with the 2034 and 2046 with astonishing ease and speed. With cross-stitch No. 22 (2046) or No 23 (2046/2034). design your own cross-stitch combinations. These patterns look [...]

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    Eyelet embroidery Eyelet embroidery enhances your linens and blouses. Using an eyelet plate (special accessory) and various utility and decorative stitches beautiful embroidery can be produced. And this is how it’s done: • Lower the feed dog. • Place the eyelet plate onto the needle plate making sure that the pin (A) at the back of the plate [...]

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    Hemstitching ,,* ,,,. n.., 4*’ * w This is a technique everyone recognizes — but was previously only embroidered by hand! With your Expression you can produce hemstitching much quicker and easier. Special hemstitches No. 24, 25 and 26 are built into your machine. By changing the stitch length and width you can achieve different effects. Use a w[...]

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    Accessories and needles Presser Feet (standard accessories) 96-97 Special accessory table 98-99 Felling Foot/Appliqué Foot 100 “ck Foot 101 Cording Foot/Gathering Foot 102 Knit-Edge Foot/Ruffler Attachment 103 1/4 inch Quilting Foot 104 Free-motion Quilt Foot/ Bias Binder 105 Pintuck Foot with Decorative Stitch Guide 106 Non-stick Maxi-stitch Em[...]

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    cessories and needles I I L I I Zipper Foot with IDT 820248-096 Buttonhole Foot 820295-096 Darning Foot 820243-096 - Rolled Hem Foot 3 mm 820249-096 Presser feet (normal accessories) Standard Presser Foot with IDT 820250-096 Fancy Stitch Foot with IDT 820253-096 Fancy Stitch Foot 820278-096 Blindhem/Overlock Foot 820256-096 96[...]

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    Accessories ana neeai 1 Needle box 48-020 804-32/000 2 Felt pad 93-033 064-05/000 3 Bobbins 820361-096 4-6 Spool cap 4. 93-035 050 44/000 5. 93-036 048-44/000 6. 93-036 049-44/000 Edge Guide/Quilting Guide Buttonhole Guide 820251-096 820294-096 Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer 820292-096 Second spool holder Seam ripper Brush Oil 93-033 063-44/000 [...]

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    cessories and needles Special accessories/presser feet (available from your dealer): I I gwo Appliqué Foot 820214-096 For appliqué work Open Toe Appliqué Foot 6 mm. with IDT 820215-096 Allows full view of work surface Bias Binder 820245-096 For binding edges with bias tape Five-groove Pintuck Foot (size 80 twin 820226-096 For creating pintucks o[...]

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    Accessories and needles Designation Order No Sewing work Hiuiging Guide, 3 mm and 5 mm 820228-096 For sewing together two edges of fabrics with a hemstitch seam effect 1/1 inch Quilting Foot 820212-096 For quilting and patchwork jobs 1;4 inch Quilting Foot with IDT 820211-096 For quilting and patchwork jobs Pintuck Foot with Decrative Stitch Guide,[...]

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    cessories and needles Felling Foot Flat felled seams are particularly strong and are commonly known as jeans seams. Seams on sportswear and childrens 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 di[...]

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    I’. f ‘s C- r’ r rcesi cZ&iILh 1tzUft, In’ (ldssic heirloom sewing technique can be easily lopli dIed on many types of fabric such as light cotton and ii. Undergarments and children’s clothes are given a H).tiltJIc touch by pintucking. Atlich the pintuck foot. IrriI a twin needle on your machine (e.g. 130/705 I /Wl; 1.6 or 2.0 mm need[...]

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    :cessories and needles 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. Appliqués can also be made more effective with this seam. • Attach the cording foot. • Place the pearl thread in the foot so it leads through one of the [...]

  • Page 95

    Accessories and needles Thick seams in knitted fabrics or imitation furs can be sewn easily with the knit edge foot. In order to obtain a perfect seam on knit fabrics (e.g. shoulder seams), we recommend sewing over a wool thread, pulled slightly taut into the seam. This will give the seam additional strength and keep it from stretching out of shape[...]

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    1/4 inch Quilting 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 114 inch quilting foot is partic[...]

  • Page 97

    Accessones ana rieeua,s The tree-motion quilt foot in combination with the straight stitch is well suited for free-motion quilting. The three layers of your quilt are guided manually during free-motion quilting. The faster you sew, the more consistent and uniform your stitches will become. Try this technique out first on a test piece. Free-motion q[...]

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    ccessoraes and need’es Pintuck Foot with Decorative Stitch Guide With this foot you can accurately sew pintucks with a spacing of 5 or 11 mm. The same foot allows you to precisely space decorative stitches up to 6 mm wide between the pintucks. Attach the pintuck foot with guide. The foot can be attached with the guide pointing to the left or the [...]

  • Page 99

    Accessories and needies Beautiful decorative effects can easily be achieved with this presser foot. Up to 9 cords may be stitched over using decorative stitches and a variety of embroidery threads. • Cut your cords to the desired length. Thread the cords through the holes in the foot from the top to the bottom. Lead the cords under the presser fo[...]

  • Page 100

    cessories and needles Circular Embroidery Guide The circular embroidery guide allows you to create perfect embroidered circles. The creative possibilities are endless! Your fabric is automatically fed in a circle, allowing you to embellish your clothing and household items. The guide is marked in 1 cm increments. • Mark a center point with a fabr[...]

  • Page 101

    Ikccessones aria rieeui Fringe Presser Foot with IDT With this special foot for fringe embroidery you can produce fantastic effects in no time. This foot is particularly effective on terry cloth. • Mark your desired pattern with a fabric marking pen. • Place a piece of stabilizer under the fabric. This presser foot makes narrow edge topstitchin[...]

  • Page 102

    ?ssories and needles Needle table I Using the correct needle guarantees better stitching of the fabric. Fabric weight Fabric weight Fabric weight light medium heavy needle size needle size needle size 607075 8090 100110120 P Needle points p 4 ____________ 1301705 H Light ball point Universal needle for synthetics, chiffon, Size: 60-130 — — bati[...]

  • Page 103

    Needle chart 130/705 H-ZWI Size: 80 Size: 90 Size: 100 Accessories and needles Before sewing the desired decorative stitches, check whether the needles can penetrate freely by turning the handwheel. In this way, needle breakage is avoided as much as possible. Il Ornamental stitch patterns’zlgzag patterns a 130/705 H-ZWI Size: 80 0.5-1.5mm wide 1.[...]

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    I Iv Maintenance Changing the needle plate 114 Cleaning and oiling 114 Changing the light bulb 115 Sewing pro1ems and their solutions 116-117[...]

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    Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. L Removal Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer (lamp changer) as shown and press the needle plate up on the right, then on the left. It can now be easily removed. Replacing Place the needle plate against the rear edge of the cut out then press down at the front until you hea[...]

  • Page 107

    IVIL..,, •.s. Changing the light bulb • Switch off the main switch. Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control plug from the machine. • Remove the accessory tray. The light bulb is located inside the sewing machine near the needle threader. Bulb removal Push the bulb remover, as shown in the figure, up as far as it will go. Now turn the bu[...]

  • Page 108

    Sewing problems and their solutions p p ProbnVCause The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. Wrong needle is in use. Needle is bent or blunt. The machine is not properly threaded. Needle is too small for thread. Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the back. Use needle system 130/705 H. Insert a new needle. Check how t[...]

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    VIAII I i.’..a ,...... Problem/Cause Remedy The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly ‘viiitj lint has collected between Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush. ltd dog teeth rows. I ‘ol clog is lowered. lid A is at the left or slide B is at the right Push slide Ato the right or slide B to the left. ‘io page 34) llii’ noodle pla[...]

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    k F F F F F F F F F F F F Technical data Dimensions (w x h x d) 408 x 290 x 187 mm Weight 8.3 kg Nominal voltage (reversible) 120 V / 220 ... 240 V Power consumption 75 W Sewing lamp 12 V/max. 5W Sewing speed max. 950 stitches/mm mm. 80 stitches/mm Stitching width 0 ... 6 mm Stitching length 0. 6 mm Presser foot lift 8mm Max. presser foot height 10[...]