Owner's manual
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. 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.
Congratulations! Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® creative™ 2.0 sewing and embroidery machine. As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired a machine that features the very latest in both design and technology, enabling you to transform all your creative ideas into reality. Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized PFAFF® dealers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time.
Table of contents 1 Introduction 4 Sequencing 1:5 Machine overview.................................................... 1:5 Front side ...................................................................... 1:5 Top parts ....................................................................... 1:5 Rear side ....................................................................... 1:6 Accessory tray .............................................................. 1:6 Parts of the embroidery unit ..............
Introduction Introduction Machine overview 1 creative 2.0 15 2 16 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 14 13 12 17 18 Front side 1. Lid with stitch overview and button ruler 2. Threading slots 3. Thread cutter 4. Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket 5. Light bulbs 6. Built-in needle threader 7. Needle bar 8. Needle thread guide 9. Stitch plate 10. Bobbin cover 11. Free arm 12. Presser foot 13. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 14. Needle screw 15. Buttons and graphic display 16. Handwheel 17.
Introduction 30 Rear side 30. Handle 31. IDT 32. Embroidery unit connection socket 31 32 Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles and other accessories. Store the accessories in the tray so they are easily accessible. 33. Space for accessories 34. Removable tray for presser feet 35. Removable bobbin holder Parts of the embroidery unit (type BE16) 36. Embroidery unit release button 37. Level adjusting feet 38.
41 42 43 Introduction Included accessories 41. Thread net 42. Edge guide 43. Felt pad 44. Light bulb remover 45. Screwdriver 46. Seam ripper 47. Brush 48. Spool cap, large 49. Spool cap, medium 50. Spool cap, small 51. USB embroidery stick 52. Multi-purpose tool 53. Bobbins 54. Hoop clips 45 44 46 48 51 Included hoops 55. creative™ 120 SQUARE HOOP (120x120) 56.
Introduction Presser feet Standard presser foot 0A with IDT (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm. Fancy stitch foot 1A with IDT This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed to Áow smoothly over the stitches. Fancy stitch foot 2A When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.
Stitch overview Stitch Stitch number 1 Name Straight stitch Description For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 40. 2 Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. Topstitching. 3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse. 4 Basting stitch Single stitch used for basting. Touch foot control to sew one stitch. Move fabric manually to desired position and touch foot control again. to sew another stitch.
Introduction Stitch Stitch number Name Description 24 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 25 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen. 26 Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillowcases. 27 Rounded buttonhole with pointed tack Buttonhole for garments. 28 Rounded buttonhole with lengthwise tack Buttonhole for garments.
Decorative stitches 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 Stitch Introduction Stitch Stitch Alphabets Comic Cyrillic 1:11
Preparations
Preparations Unpacking 1. Preparations Place the box on a steady, Áat surface. Lift the machine out of the box, remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside. Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. The styrofoam is for packing purposes only and should be removed.
Pack away after sewing 1. 2. Preparations 3. 4. 5. 6. Switch the main switch off. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray on to the machine around the free arm. Place the foot control in the space above the free arm. Put on the hard cover. Free arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray.
Vertical position Raise the spool pin to the vertical position. Slide on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread from reeling off too fast. Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool pin as that would prevent the spool from rotating. Preparations Auxiliary spool pin The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. Raise the auxiliary spool pin.
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 Àt a spool cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap and a felt pad. Place the second thread on the spool pin. 2. Pull the threads into the thread guide (A) from the front to the back.
C C E B C 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 into the thread guide (A) from front to back. Pull the thread counter-clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and then through the bobbin thread guides (C) at the rear.
Inserting the bobbin 1. Preparations 2. 3. 4. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards you. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the logo facing up and the thread unreeling from the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter-clockwise when you pull out the thread. Place your Ànger on the bobbin to keep it from turning as you pull the thread Àrmly to the right and then to the left into the tension spring (A) until it “clicks” into place.
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. Stretch needle (B) Stretch needles have a special scarf to eliminate skipped stitches when there is a Áex in the fabric. For knits, swimwear, Áeece, synthetic suedes and leathers.
Lowering feed dogs Preparations You can lower the feed dogs by moving the switch on the front of the sewing machine to the left. Move the switch to the right if you wish to raise the feed dogs. Changing the presser foot Remove presser foot Press the presser foot downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder. Attach presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder, so that when the presser foot is lowered, the pins of the foot engage in the presser foot holder.
USB port Your machine has a USB port to connect your USB embroidery stick. creative 2.0 Preparations USB embroidery stick Delivered with your machine is a USB embroidery stick. Use the stick to store designs and embroidery fonts. Connect to and remove from USB port Insert the USB embroidery stick in the port. The USB plug can only be inserted one way – do not force it into the port! To remove, carefully pull the USB embroidery stick out straight.
Preparations 5D™ Embroidery Software Register your 5D™ software 5D™ QuickFont Create font Àles (.vf3) for your PFAFF® creative™ 2.0 embroidery machine from most TrueType® or OpenType® fonts on your computer. After Ànishing the software installation, you can select to register your software by clicking on Register in the menu. Create an account and enter your details to receive customized 5D™ newsletters. 5D™ Organizer Find your designs and pictures easily.
Viewing and printing PDF Guides Preparations To Ànd all the Reference and Sample Guides for your 5D™ Embroidery System software, go to Start, All Programs, 5D™ Embroidery System then choose Reference Guides or Sample Guides. Choose the relevant folder, then select the desired PDF Guide. Double-click on the desired name to launch the relevant .pdf Àle if you have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer.
9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 Preparations 4 5 6 7 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Buttons Needle up/down with indicator (1) Press this button to move the needle up or down. The setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same time. When needle down is activated, the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down position and the presser foot will raise to pivot height. You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the needle.
Presser foot down and pivot toggle (11) Lower the presser foot completely. Press the button once more to raise the presser foot to pivot height. The presser foot is lowered automatically when you start sewing. Stitch width or stitch positioning (13) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the + and - buttons. Press the alternatives button (15) to view the stitch positioning for the selected stitch. Use the + and buttons to change the stitch position.
Preparations Settings menu In the settings menu, you can override default settings and make manual adjustments to the machine settings, sound settings and screen settings. Open the menu by pressing the settings menu button and select the setting you wish to adjust by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on the wheel. Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the values and activate settings or open a list of choices by pressing OK.
Presser foot pressure (only for sewing) In most cases, you do not need to adjust the presser foot pressure. To improve the result when using specialty techniques, adjust the pressure. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to adjust the pressure. The higher the number, the more pressure on the fabric. The value can be adjusted between 0 and 9 in steps of 0.5. Your manual setting will be cancelled when you turn off the machine.
Sewing
Sewing Sewing mode is the Àrst view on the graphic display after you turn on the machine. Your selected stitch will be shown in real size in the stitch Àeld. Here you will Ànd all the basic information you need to start sewing. This is also the menu where you adjust the settings of your stitch. Straight stitch is selected by default. 1 3 2 4 5 6 Sewing Sewing mode - overview 1. Selected stitch number 2. Stitch Àeld 3. Stitch width/stitch positioning 4. Stitch length/density 5. Tapering program 6.
Sewing Stitch adjustments 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 settings are not automatically saved when turning your machine off. The set stitch width and the stitch length are shown next to the icons for each adjustment.
Mirroring To mirror stitches or sequences side to side, press the mirror side to side button. To mirror end to end, press the mirror end to end button. Tie-off options Sewing The tie-off options let you program tie-offs both at the beginning (A) and the end (B) of the stitch. Thread snips (C) can also be used. 1. Press the F2 button to open the tie-off options view. 2. Use the wheel to step between the options and press OK to select which functions you want to use. 3.
Sewing Tapering program Tapering increases or decreases the width of the stitch during sewing to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers. 1. Open the tapering program view by pressing the F1 button. 2. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to select beginning or end tapering. Press OK to turn the setting on or off. 3. Long press OK to open a view with different angle choices for either beginning or end tapering.
Personal stitches Sewing Save personal stitch 1. Save your personal stitches in your machine by pressing the save button. This will open the save personal stitch or sequence menu. Select the personal stitch option with the arrow buttons on the wheel and conÀrm by pressing OK. 2. Select an empty memory by using the arrow buttons. ConÀrm your selection by pressing OK.
Sewing techniques Three-step zigzag stitch Sewing Stich number 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 9 can also be used as an elastic stitch to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and sportswear. Buttonholes To sew a buttonhole, Àrst attach the correct foot. Make sure that the IDT is disengaged. Note: Buttonholes up to 50 mm are sewn with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot.
Sewing Manual buttonhole 1. To sew a buttonhole longer than 50 mm, use presser foot 5M. Make sure that the IDT is disengaged. 2. The Àrst column will be sewn backwards. Sew the Àrst column as long as you want the buttonhole. The graphic display will show the part and sewing direction of the buttonhole that is being sewn. 3. Press the reverse button. The machine sews the bartack and the second column. When the columns are aligned, press the reverse button again to sew the second bartack.
Sew on a button 1. 2. 3. Sewing 4. 5. To sew on a button, remove the presser foot and select the button sewing stitch. Lower the feed dogs. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Use the mirroring function to make sure the holes in the button are aligned with the swing of the needle and the width is appropriate for the actual button. If necessary change the width between holes with the width + and buttons.
Handlook quilting Sewing A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. 1. Baste the completed quilt top to the batting and backing. 2. Thread the needle with an invisible (monoÀlament) thread. Use contrasting or matching rayon or cotton thread in the bobbin. 3. Snap on the recommended foot shown in the sewing recommendations view. 4. Engage the IDT. 5. When you sew the stitch you should only see your bobbin thread.
Elastic blindhem stitch The elastic blind stitch number 17 is especially suitable for stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in the stitch lets the stitch stretch. The hem is Ànished and sewn at the same time. There is no need to Ànish the raw edge Àrst on most knits. Sewing 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.
Common sewing pop-ups 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 and press OK on the wheel to conÀrm. Sewing Mainmotor overload If you are sewing on very heavy fabric or if the machine is blocked when sewing, the mainmotor can get overloaded and the machine will stop sewing. The pop-up message will close when the mainmotor and power supply are secure.
Sequencing
Sequencing The sequencing function on your machine makes it possible to combine stitches and letters into sequences. You can add up to 40 stitches, letters and commands in the same sequence. Save your own stitches and sequences on your machine and reload and sew them any time you like. All stitches in your sewing machine can be used for sequencing except for buttonholes, darning, tapering stitches, button sewing and bartacks. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sequencing Sequencing - overview 1. Current stitch number 2.
Using the alphabet 1. 2. Move the cursor through the stitch Àeld (1) with the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to where you want to add a letter. Use the down arrow button to step through the sequence commands (2) to the alphabet (3). Select a letter using the arrow buttons and press OK to insert it. It will be placed at the cursor position in the stitch Àeld. Note: The selected letter in the alphabet will be highlighted.
Manage your sequences You can save and reload your sequences. Each sequence memory has a space of 40 stitches. Save sequence Saving your sequence works just like in sewing mode. See page 3:5. Load sequence Loading your sequence works just like in sewing mode. See page 3:5. Select the sequence option in the load pop-up. Note: When loading a sequence into sewing mode, the number of the saved sequence will be shown preÀxed by an M.
Embroidery preparations
Embroidery preparations E D A B C Embroidery unit overview Embroidery hoop overview F G H I J K L Embroidery hoop connector Outer hoop Inner hoop Quick release Retaining screw Ribs for Àtting the clips Center markings Embroidery preparations (type BE16) A Embroidery unit release button B Level adjusting feet C Embroidery unit socket D Embroidery hoop connection assembly E Embroidery arm K L F J H G I creative™ 2.0 Embroidery collection Page through the creative™ 2.
Embroidery preparations Connect the embroidery unit There is a covered socket behind the free-arm, see picture. The cover will open automatically when connecting the embroidery unit. 1. Slide the accessory tray off. 2. Slide the embroidery unit onto the free arm of the machine until it plugs Àrmly into the socket. If needed, use the level adjusting feet so that the machine and embroidery unit are even. If the machine is turned off, turn it on. 3.
To hoop the fabric Slide on the hoop Slide the hoop onto the embroidery unit from front to back until it clicks into place. To remove the hoop from the embroidery arm, press the grey button on the hoop connection assembly and slide the hoop towards you. B A Embroidery preparations 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.
Embroidering
Embroidering In embroidery mode you can adjust and stitch out designs. You need to have the embroidery unit connected to your machine to adjust your designs. To embroider a design, enter embroidery mode by attaching the embroidery unit. The load menu will automatically open. After loading a design there are two views available in embroidery mode - stitch-out and edit. Embroidery stitch-out view 1. Embroidery Àeld 2. Stitches left in color block (total number of stitches left in design) 3.
Embroidery stitch-out Load a design 1. 2. 3. To load a design, press the load button with the USB embroidery stick and the embroidery unit connected. Your machine can load .vp3 embroidery Àles and .vf3 embroidery font Àles. Use the arrow buttons to select a folder and then press OK to open it. To go back to the previous folder, press the left arrow button. Select the design you want to load and press OK to conÀrm. It will be loaded onto the embroidery Àeld in embroidery stitch-out.
Embroidery text editor An alphabet will be shown automatically when you have loaded a font. The text editor works just like sequencing, see page 4:2. 1. Create your embroidery text by selecting letters using the arrow buttons. 2. ConÀrm your selections by pressing OK. 3. Press F1 to change character set. 4. When you want to sew your text, press the F2 button to bring the text to embroidery stitchout. The text will now have the appearance of the loaded font. 5.
Hoop options (4) Use the F2 button to open and exit the hoop options menu. Use the wheel to navigate through the different options and conÀrm your selections with the OK button. 1 Select hoop size 1. Use the wheel to open and scroll through a list of available hoop sizes, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized PFAFF® dealer. A Àlled box means that the hoop is selected. Depending on the size of the design, some hoops may not be available for selection.
Basting Press the immediate tie-off button and the machine will sew a basting stitch around the design area. Basting enables you to secure your fabric to a stabilizer placed beneath it, especially when the fabric to be embroidered cannot be hooped. Basting provides support for stretchy fabrics. It also shows where the design will be placed on the fabric. Note: During basting the design will not be shown on the display. Instead the basting will be indicated with a dashed line.
Getting started embroidering 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Embroidering 9. 6:6 Attaching the embroidery unit, the machine automatically switches to embroidery mode and opens the load menu. Make sure that the USB embroidery stick is connected. Select a design from the USB embroidery stick and press OK to load to embroidery stitch-out. The design is placed in the center of the hoop. Make sure the IDT is disengaged and snap on the embroidery foot. Insert a bobbin with lightweight bobbin thread.
Embroidery edit Press the alternatives button to toggle to embroidery edit. In this view you can adjust your design. When you press the start/stop button, the machine will automatically toggle to embroidery stitch-out. 1 2 Design width (1) 3 You can increase or decrease the design width up to 20%. Use the + and - buttons. The design width is scaled 5% each time you press a button. 4 Design height (2) You can increase or decrease the design height up to 20%. Use the + and - buttons.
Common embroidery pop-ups Embroidery unit calibration When the embroidery unit is attached, a popup asks you to slide off the hoop and clear the machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. Note: It is very important to remove the hoop, otherwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating. Connect a USB stick When in embroidery mode and pressing the load button without having a USB stick connected, this pop-up will appear.
Maintenance Changing the light bulbs 1 Your sewing machine is equipped with two light bulbs. One is placed under the sewing head and one above the free arm. Light bulbs are available at your authorized PFAFF® dealer. Change the light bulbs as described below. 2 Place the light bulb remover with the deep hole, marked OUT, around the bulb. Do not turn the bulb, just pull it out to remove it. When inserting a new light bulb place the remover with the shallow hole, marked IN, around the new bulb.
Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin case area. Remove the bobbin case holder (A), covering the front part of the bobbin case, by lifting it up. Remove the bobbin case (B) by lifting it up. Clean with the brush. Use caution when cleaning around the thread snips knife. Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in place. Note: Do not blow air into the bobbin case area.
Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will Ànd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer who will be happy to help you.
Is the best spool pin position used? Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Bobbin thread breaks Did you insert the bobbin properly? Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Is the bobbin area clean? Try a different spool pin position (vertical or horizontal). Change the stitch plate. Is the bobbin wound correctly? Check the bobbin thread. Change the stitch plate. Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. Wind a new bobbin.
Index A Accessories ................................................................ 1:6 Accessory tray .......................................................... 1:6 Alphabets ................................................................ 1:11 Alternatives button ................................................ 2:13 Attach the Sensormatic buttonhole foot ............... 3:6 Audible alarm ......................................................... 2:15 Automatic presser foot lift ...........................
Immediate tie-off .................................................... 2:12 Info button............................................................... 2:13 Inserting the bobbin ................................................. 2:6 Q L R Language ................................................................. 2:15 Level adjusting feet .................................................. 5:1 Light bulbs, change .................................................. 7:1 Load Design ...........................
Quilt stitches .............................................................. 1:10 Utility stitches ...................................................... 1:9-1:10 Stitch plate ................................................................. 7:2 Remove ......................................................................... 7:2 Replace .......................................................................... 7:2 Stitch positioning ............................................ 2:13, 3:2 Stitch restart .
5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD (For personal computer.
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