INSTRUCTION BOOK
CPFAFF) 72 INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Your dream has come true. You are now the proud owner of a Pfaff 72, the sewing machine which will enable you to master all ordinary sewing, ornamental stitching and darning jobs that may come up in a home. This instruction book will help you understand the machine and give you valuable tips to make sewing more fun for you. Even if you are an experienced seamstress, you will find this book a valuable guide to easy sewing.
DR 849 1 Face cover 2 Take-UP lever 3 Thread retainer 4 Spool pins 5 Stitch width dial (A) 6 Needle position lever (B) 7 Bobbin winder 8 9 10 ii 12 13 14 15 Balance wheel Stop motion knob Motor disengaging mechanism Bobbin winder thread retainer Reverse feed control Stitch length control Bed slide Pt aft rotary sewing hook 2 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Feed dog Needle plate Sewing foot thumb screw Light switch Needle thread tension Presser bar lifter Needle set screw Sewing foot
DR 050 Fundamentals of Machine Operation • Whenever you have to turn the balance wheel, turn it toward you (coun ter- clockwise as shown by black arrow). • Make sure stop motion knob on the balance wheel is tightened before you begin sewing. • Never run a threaded machine unless you have fabric under the sewing foot. • Place both threads back under the sewing foot before you put fabric into the machine. • The machine will feed the material under the sewing foot automatically.
DR 506 Operation of Your Sewing Machine I Engaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob clockwise. Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob counter-clockwise (toward you). The sewing mechanism is then disengaged for bobbin winding. Electrical Information IL Power Drive and Sewlight Push plug 1 into receptacle 2 on back of machine, and plug 3 at other end of cord into the wall outlet. Cord 4 leads to the foot control.
DR 558 Motor Disengaging Mechanism Powerdriven machines feature a lever underneath the balance wheel which serves to swing the motor to its operative position. To do this, flick the lever down. After you have completed sewing, flick the lever to its top position in order to return the motor to the inoperative position. With the motor swung out of engagement, all machines set up on treadle stands can be driven by foot power.
DR 851 Straight Stitching For straight-stitch sewing set: Dial A Lever B = = 0 Center • Control G regulates the stitch length. For detailed instructions please refer to page 18. To backtack the end of a seam, simply depress the finger-tip control.
DR 851 Zigzag Sewing If you want to switch from straight (A on O”) to zigzag stitching, turn dial A to desired stitch width (indicated by numbers 1 to 4). Lever B changes the position of the needle in the needle plate slot. Thus the stitching can be moved from the center to the left or right of the slot, as desired. The position of lever B (left, center, right) indicates the position of the needle in the needle plate slot.
Removing the Bobbin Case The needle has to clear the needle-plate. Lift front end of bed slide and pull. Lift latch k with the thumb of your left hand and pull out bobbin case with bobbin. When you release the latch, the bobbin drops out.
1 DR 859 Winding the Bobbin Disengage the sewing mechanism and raise the spool pins to the vertical position. Place a spool of thread on one of the spooi pins and a bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, making sure that the key at its base enters the slot in the bobbin. Pass the thread through the righthand thread guide, down and around the thread retainer stud, and up to the bobbin. Wind a few turns of thread on the bobbin in clockwise direction. Push the bobbin to the right and start the machine.
Hercerize Cotton Silk Fine Fabrics 80 0 such as georgette, chiffon, batiste, voile, lawn, silk. to 100 twist Lightweight Fabrics such as dress silks and cottons, sheer woolens, shirting, draperies. 70 to 80 A&B twist 80 50 to 70 & twis 90 40 to 50 c&D 100 . Types of Fabrics Medium Fabrics such as lightweight woolens, madras, muslin, brocades, heavy silks and rayon, gabardine. Heavy Fabrics such as coating, denim, corduroy, slipcover fabrics, bed tickings, lightweight canvas.
Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 72 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The last column in the chart on page 12 gives you the needle size required for the material in hand Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 Fl, are available from every Pfaff dealer. Bent or blunt needles should not be used. Changing the Needle Bring needle bar to its highest point and lower sewing foot.
Upper Threading Raise the presser bar lifter and swing the spool pins up to the vertical position. Place spool 1 on one of the spool pins and lead the thread behind both scrolls of thread retainer 2 (see ill. at top of p. 15). Seize the thread on the right and left of the thread retainer and pull it toward you until it snaps into the eyelets. It suffices to drew the thread into the left eyelet. Pull the thread between any two of tension discs 3 (see ill, at bottom of p.
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Correct Tension Regu’ation Balanced tensions are essential far sewing. If your tensicn is correct, you will have perfect seams as sketched below (Ill). Sketch I fabric. Caus e : — The threads interlock on the underside of the Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight. Sketch II —The threads interlock on the surface of the fabric. Cause Upper tension too tight or lower tension too loose. DR 046 A Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread I Hold needle thread lightly in your left hand.
Regulating the Thread Tension DR 580 The bobbin thread tension has been set for a medium grade and need not be adjusted for all ordinary sewing operations. If a special sewing operation should require a looser or tighter tension, turn the small knurled screw on the bobbin case with the tip of your thumb as follows: Turn it left Turn it right W’\ for looser tension. for tighter tension.
DR 008 Stitch Length Regulation The stitch length control serves to regulate the stitch length and to limit it in sewing backwards. The numbers on the control indicate the stitch length (the higher the num ber, the longer the stitch). When the control is set on “0” the machine ceases feeding. The maximum stitch length is six stitches to the inch. To regulate the stitch length, turn the control until the number indicating the desired stitch length is opposite the mark on the left edge of the slot.
DR 866 it T Changing the Sewing Foot Lift both needle and presser bar to their highest positions and turn sewing foot thumb screw b to the left. Tilt the foot sideways and pull it down. Ii Reverse procedure to slip on new foot and tighten screw b securely.
DR 855 Dropping the Machine Feed Remove the bed cover and press the drop feed lever down slantwise, then to the rear and up (as indicated by the white arrow). The lever will be retained in this position and the fabric will cease feeding. The machine feed is dropped for darning, hoop embroidery and button sewing. To raise the machine feed, press the lever down and let it return to its original position. Darning and Embroidery Foot Remove the sewing foot. Attach darning foot No. 93-102 826-91 from the rear.
DR 853 All-Purpose Sewing Foot (with Clear-View Shoe) All-purpose sewing foot No. 93-100 179-00 is attached as instructed on page 19. The transparency of its shoe facilitates all sewing operation where it is important to watch the needle penetrate the fabric. Special application possibilities are discussed in the second part of this book under the heading Using Sewing Feet and Attachments.
Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only, Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. All moving and rotating parts require regular lubrication. Begin under the bedplate. If you have a portable machine, tilt it back, loosen the large thumb screw on the underside cf the machine base, and remove the base. In replacing the machine base, tighten thumb screw lightly.
DR 886 4 There are two openings in the rim of the stitch width dial, one on the left and the other at the oil back (see arrows). These openings are the holes of the zigzag mechanism. DR A 864 Do not lubricate the bobbin winder. important oiling point. Put The raceway in the sewing hook is the most you sew (see picture at top one drop of oil into the raceway each day right). and clean the machine feed From time to time, remove the needle plate accumulations of packed with a soft brush.
DR024 Changing the Light Bulb The built-in 15-watt sewing light illuminates the area of stitchin perfect g ly. To change the light bulb, remove the face cover, push the bulb into its socket, turn left, and pull out. When inserting new light bulb, be sure to slide bulb pins into socket slots. Press bulb in and turn right. V Removing the Face Cover To change the light bulb or oil the parts at the needle-bar end, remove the face cover by pulling it upwards.
Trouble Shooting 1. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Remedy: Needle incorrectly inserted. Push needle up as far as it will go and be sure that the long groove faces toward you, and flat side of shank away from you. Wrong needle. Choose the correct needle from chart on page 12. (For ordinary sewing, use System 130 R needles.) Needle bent, Insert new needle. Machine threaded improperly. Check and correct threading as instructed on pages 14 and 15. Needle too fine or too thick for the thread.
3. Needle Breaks Cause Remedy: Bent needle strikes point of sewing hook. Needle too thin or thread too heavy. Replace needle at once to prevent further damage. Use correct needle and thread sizes. Fabric pulls needle so it bends and strikes needle plate. Don’t force the feeding motion. Guide the material lightly. Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. Push bobbin case until you hear it snap into place. 4. Faulty Stitch Formation Cause: Remedy: Improper tension. Adjust tensions as instructed.
6. Machine Works Heavily Cause: Remedy: Hook raceway lacks oil or is obstructed by pieces of thread. Clean and oil hook raceway. Mechanism clogged by inferior oil. Bobbin winder working while sewing. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil Stop bobbin winder. — never salad oil or glycerine. 7. Motor idles Cause: Remedy: Motor disengaging lever raised. Flick lever down (see page 5). Thread Jamming The Pfaff rotary hook will not normally jam, even if the machine should be handled improperly.
Using Sewing Feet and Attachments I (setting see page 6) DR 868 Edge Stitching Zipper Insertion 8 Machine Setting: A = Machine Setting: A 0, B Pin or baste closed zipper on wrong side of fabric. Position of zipper depends on whether or not you want the edge of the fabric to overlap the zipper. Turn fabric to right side. Run a straight seam close to left edge of zipper, stitch across end and up the other side in one conti nuous operation. Use right edge of foot as a guide.
47 561 Flat Felled Seams Machine Setting: A = 0, B = * Flat felled seams are used to durably join two pieces of fabric. They are made in two operations. Flat felled seams usually are straight-stitched. Narrow zigzag stitches are used for felling on elasticized fabrics only. I First Seam DR 869 Lay pieces together with the right sides facing and the bottom piece protruding V8 inch.
847 551 Hemming 40 or 2 to 3; B Machine Setting: A The hemmer foot is indispensable if you want to sew a uniform hem. You can hem with straight or zigzag stitches, depending on the type of fabric you are using. /a” to facilitate insertion into the hemmer Fold over edge of fabric about 1 foot. Place fabric under hemmer foot so that the needle stitches in the material about 1/2” short of its rear edge and close to the folded edge. Sew backwards as far as the rear fabric edge.
u 838 954 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: A = 2 to 4; B = 4 4 Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Use a long wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with the needle taking one stitch into the fabric and the other over its edge (normal tension setting). You may overcas edges after fabric is cut and before the pieces are joined. DR 872 u 838 954 Butt Seaming Machine Setting: A = 3 or 4, B = Two similar pieces of fabric which do not ravel easily may be butted together and joined with zigzag stitches.
DR 055 I _e38954 R 7157 Inserting Patches Machine Setting: A = 4 B Large holes can be patched quickly. The following method may particularly be used for jersey fabrics. Cut patch square or rectangular so that the grain will match the rest of the fabric. Place the patch over the damaged I area. Sew it down with a wide zigzag stitch of medium length. I For additional strength stitch over corners twice. Turn over and trim close to seams.
DF 033 338 954 Applique Work - ,—. — Machine Setting: A = Applique is very effective on buster suits, pinafores, bibs, frocks, covers, wall hang ings, or wherever a gay note is desired. 2, B Applique is easy and modern. Trace design on wrong side of fabric and baste a piece of contrasting material o right side. Outline design on wrong side with a narrow zigzag stitch and the motive will appear on right side. Fill out small, but essential sections of design with granito stitches.
DR 001 838 954 Straight-Stitch Hemstitching Machine Seing: A = 0; B = + Stitch length: Medium 4 Insert twin hemstitching needle, System 130 ZwiHo, as instructed on page 13. Turn out needle set screw a little further than for ordinary needles. The thread size, threading procedure and thread tension are the same as for cording work (see page 41). Beautiful hemstitching effects on blouses, dresses, handkerchiefs, doilies and so forth, can be obtained with Pfaffs System 130 twin needle.
93-100179 DR 583 Button Sewing Dont be afraid to sew on buttons, or rings with your Pfaff. The needle won’t break and the threads will not get loose either. The latter may happen only with ready-made clothing sewn with a chain stitch. It won’t be worthwile to take the machine out for sewing on a single button, but you will appreciate this feature when sewing lines of buttons on pillow and bed covers, on shirts or dresses, or when fastening rings on curtains etc. There your machine will come in very handy.
I Sewing Buttonholes Machine Setting: A = 1 ‘/2 (first notch) B = Stitch Length: Almost 0 (for buttonhole seam) Attach buttonhole foot No. 847 616 and set slide on buttonhole gauge, to buttonhole length desired. The buttonhole is the right length when beginn ing of first seam reaches red end of slide indicator (see arrow). When you follow the procedure on the opposite page, the bartacks at each end of your buttonhole will be twice as wide as a buttonhole seam.
Instruction for Buttonholing 1 Sew first side over a filler cord. When beginning of seam reaches red end of slide indicator on button hole gauge, it is the right length. Leave needle in fabric on right side of its throw. 2 Lift foot, turn fabric around clockwise, using needle as a pivot. Pull filler cord around the needle to the left and lay it parallel to completed line of stitching. Lower foot and take one stitch to the left. 3 Turn dial A until it is caught in second notch.
DROS6 DR 057 DR 559 Darrnng Machine setting: A 0, B Prepare your machine for darning as instructed on page 20. Place fabric into darning hoop, the damaged area being in the center of the hoop. Hoops may be obtained from your Pfaff dealer. Triangular Tears Triangular tears are best darned by placing the torn section between hoops and making close stitches across and lengthwise. Move work under the needle with both hands.
OR 038 Monogram Embroidery Machine Setting; A = 3 to 4, B = ‘I I Drop feed dog. Script letters are best for monogram embroidery without a sewing foot. It requires a little practice. You will soon enjoy creative embroidery once you have learned to move the material at a uniform rate. The fabric should be held taut in the hoops and the presser bar lifter lowered. Let the needle stitch into the fabric at the beginning of your design and draw bobbin thread up through the fabric.
Cording Machine Setting: A = 0 ‘ B To cord on your Pfaff 72, use a cording foot and a twin needle. Twin needles are available for needle distances of 1.2 (3/64”), 1.6 (1/16”), 1.8, 2.0 (5/64”), 2.5 (3/32”), 3.0, and 4.0 (5/32”) millimeters. Cording feet are available in three varieties, as follows: Pin tucks are made with cording foot No. 847 680 (7 grooves, 3/64” wide each) and a 1 .2-mm twin needle. For narrow cording use cording foot No. 847 675 (5 grooves, 1/16” wide each; see ill.) and a 1.
foot and tighten screw b securely. Turn sewing foot thumb screw b to the left and take out the sewing foot. Slip on cording with the guide attached. It is best to turn out screw b completely if you want to slip on a cording foot Thread Size with sewing silk in the needle Pin tucks and narrow cording are made with a No. 50 embroidery thread, wider cording and on the bobbin. Set the machine for a medium stitch length.
DR 058 Spacing between Tucks To ensure uniform spacing between parallel tucks, place the preceding seam into one of the grooves of the foot and use it as a guide. For a larger spacing between tucks, use the adjustable guide (see ill, on page 41) which is part of every cording foot. Various Cording Effects Attractive cording effects may be obtained by combining horizontal, vertica’ and diagonal tucks or stitching curved tucks (see ill. below).
DR 059 L -— Ornamental Sewing ting straight and You can make exciting fashion stitch designs by alterna position by needle or width stitch length, zigzag stitching, varying stitch e. Some of the practic ent suffici had have you after easy be will hand. This designs you can make are illustrated below. zigzag sewing foot For ornamental sewing, use all-purpose sewing foot or No. 838 954. L 1.6-mm twin Interesting two-needle effects can be obtained by using a sewing, eedle twin-n For thread.
OR 545 93-100179 Coarse Thread Embroidery 0 to 4; needle Machine Setting: Stitch width lever A small to medium. length: stitch optional; = B lever position Buy coarse, four-ply embroidery thread in the desired co lors from your Pfaff dealer. Embroidery designs made with this thread are very attractive. They have dimensional quality and closely resemble manual embroidery work The adjoining designs were made with the zigzag stitch.
38954 8H Stitching Synthetic Materials Curtains Machine Setting: Stitch width lever A 1. stitch length control = 1 to 3, depending on material; needle position lever B = the upper , use a matching synthetic thread. If necessary, ease To finish the edge of synthetic curtain fabrics, such as Diolen and lower tensions somewhat. y. To butt shrinking of both the thread and the fabric in the laundr Both these hints should be adhered to in order to avoid ted on p. 31.
Contents Foreword Essential Parts Fundamentals of Machine Operation Operation of Your Sewing Machine Engaging the Sewing Mechanism Power and Foot Drive Motor Disengaging Mechanism Foot Control Straight Stitching Zigzag Sewing Removing the Bobbin Case Winding the Bobbin Inserting a Full Bobbin into Bobbin Case Inserting the Bobbin Case Recommended Needle and Thread Sizes Important Facts about Needles Changing the Needle Upper Threading Correct Tension Regulation Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Regulating the
