creative Owner´s manual 2134
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™ 2134! Your Pfaff creative 2134 is the perfect embroidery and sewing machine combination. Its ease of use will free your creative engergies - turning your ideas into reality will be a joy. Before you start, please spend some time reading these operating instructions. You will soon discover how easy it is to use your Pfaff creative 2134. But we do not want to keep you any longer.
Table of content 1 2 Hoop selection table 1:6 Introduction Stitch chart 1:8 3 Embroidery Attaching the embroidery foot 3:2 Parts of the sewing machine 1:13 Attach the embroidery unit 3:2 Parts of the embroidery unit 1:14 Remove the embroidery unit 3:3 Parts of the embroidery hoop 1:14 Attach the hoop on the embroidery unit 3:3 Carrying case 1:15 Remove the hoop 3:3 Lid 1:15 Hooping the fabric 3:4 Accessories 1:16 Function buttons for embroidery 3:5 Preparations Voltage Switch
6 Decorative Sewing General notes on decorative sewing 5:2 Changing the pattern width 5:2 Combined Borders 5:3 Twin needle 5:3 Stitch sequences 5:4 Stitch sewing sequence guide 5:5 Quilting 5:6 Nostalgia /Heirloom 5:10 Cross Stitch 5:11 Free-motion Sewing 5:11 Gathering with straight stitch 5:12 Feather stitch - No 47 5:12 Cross-hem Knit stitch - No 12 5:13 Shell edging 5:13 Rolled hem with foot No. 7 5:14 Rolled hem with Stitch No.
Hoop selection table 1:6 Hoop no.
Introduction
Stitch chart Utility stitches 0 1 2 Stitch 1:8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Application 0 Button sewing program For applying two-hole or four-hole buttons. 1 Straight stitch with 19 needle positions For all straight stitch and topstitching jobs, stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. 19 needle positions are available, for edge finishing or sewing in zippers. 2 Stretch triple straight For reinforced seams, particulary on stretch fabrics, e.g. trouser seams, sportswear and work wear.
Introduction 13 14 15 Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Application 13 Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching. 14 Basting stitch For basting project pieces together. When the feed dog is lowered the machine sews one stitch at each step on the foot control. With the feed dog in up position the machine sews the stitch continuously. 15 Lightning stretch stitch For joining lightweight stretch fabrics and decorative embellishment.
Quilt stitches The thread tension is preset high to get a hand sewn look. Sew the stitches with a monofilament thread on top and colored thread in the bobbin. To use the quilt stitches as normal application stitches you need to lower the thread tension.
Introduction Decorative stitches 68 69 70 71 72 81 82 83 84 85 95 96 97 98 99 73 86 74 87 75 88 89 76 77 90 78 91 92 79 93 80 94 Block Alphabet 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 1:11
2 1 15 3 14 13 12 11 4 10 5 6 7 8 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 18 17 16 1:12 30 29 31 32
Introduction Parts of the sewing machine 1. Front panel with display and control buttons 2. Carrying handle 3. Handwheel 4. Base panel with control buttons 5. Connection socket, "lead cord" 6. Connection socket, "foot control" 7. Main switch 8. Slide for lowering the feed dog 9. Base plate 10. Removable accessory tray 11. Presser foot holder with presser foot 12. IDT/Integrated dual feed 13. Integrated needle threader 14. Reverse sewing or Embroidery start/stop button 15.
Parts of the embroidery unit 33. Release button for removing the embroidery unit 41 40 38 39 34. Under arm guide 37 35. Fastening latch for attaching to the machine 36. Connection plug to the machine 37. Rotating table for the embroidery arm 38. Metal guide for attaching the embroidery hoop 39. Recessed grip for raising and rotating the embroidery arm 40. Embroidery arm 41. Release lever for removing the embroidery hoop 33 34 35 36 Parts of the embroidery hoop 42 42. Snap-in pin 43.
Introduction Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and Owner’s manual into the storage compartment of the carrying case. Lid Open the lid upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid.
Accessories Embroidery unit With the embroidery unit comes four clips, the embroidery foot, the hoop (225x140), the embroidery booklet and the embroidery smart card 300s. 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.
Introduction Standard presser feet and accessories for Pfaff creative 2134 2 9 3 1. Bobbins Order No: 412 76 79-01 2. Bulb remover/Needle plate changer Order No: 82 02 92-096 3. Medium spool cap Order No: 93-035 050-44/000 4. Small spool caps Order No: 93-036 048-44/000 5. Large spool cap Order No: 93-036 049-44/000 6. Edge guide, No. 8 Order No: 82 02 51-096 7. Felt pad Order No: 93-033 064-05/000 8. Second spool holder Order No: 93-033 063-44/000 9.
Preparations
Voltage Switch 220 - 240 V / 120 V The sewing machine is set to the voltage 220 - 240 V. To change the voltage to 120 V (US/Canada), you must set the voltage switch on the underside of the machine to 120 V. If you are unsure of the correct voltage for your country, please check with your authorized sewing machine dealer or local electrical authorities before plugging in your machine. Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket (5) of the sewing machine and the wall outlet.
Preparations Main switch When the main switch (7) is switched on (switch function I) the sewing bulb lights up and stitch No. 1 is indicated in the creative 2134 window. The sewing machine is now ready to function. "0" = OFF "I" = ON Presser foot lift The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lift (29).
Changing the presser foot Switch off the main switch Snap off the presser foot 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 (11). Snap on the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (11), so that when the presser foot lifter is lowered, the pins of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder. Check that the presser foot is properly attached by raising the presser foot lift.
Preparations 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 at the same stitch length. The fabric is fed precisely. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of the seam. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics.
Lowering the feed dogs For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning or when embroidering, the feed dogs must be lowered. On your Pfaff creative 2134 there are two different methods for lowering the feed dogs, one on the outside of the machine and one inside the bobbin door. B A For either method: Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dogsh. Push slide A or B to the left. To bring the feed dog back up move the slide to the right.
Preparations Changing the needle Switch off the main switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Loosen the needle screw and pull the needle out downwards. To insert: The flat side of the needle must face to the rear. Keep the presser foot down and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it will go. Hold the needle and tighten the needle screw firmly.
Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the spool pin. Slide a spool cap firmly against the spool. Three different spools caps to accomodate any type of thread spool are included with your machine. Choose a spool cap that is the same size or slightly larger in diameter than the spool. C Threading Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counter clockwise around the pre-tension device B.
Preparations Winding from the second spool pin Insert the second spool pin in the hole provided. Place the thread on the second spool pin. Threading Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counter clockwise around the pre-tension device B. Make sure the thread is pulled securely inside the pre-tension device for correct thread tension. Pull the thread under the thread guide C (from back to front). Wind the thread tail around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction.
Winding the bobbin through the needle It is possible to wind the bobbin even when the machine is fully threaded. Raise the presser foot to the up position. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and upward through the right-hand threader slot. Place the thread from left to right through the take-up lever D. Important: The take-up lever must be at its highest position. D Guide the thread to the right under thread guide C.
Preparations Inserting the bobbin and bobbin case Open the bobbin door at the left side swinging it open 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. Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo facing towards the bobbin case) in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the thread through slot A, then under tension spring B until it rests in the opening (see arrow).
Threading your creative 2134 Raise the presser foot. Place the thread on the spool pin and fit a spool cap, either the same size or slightly larger than the spool, on top of the spool. Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front. Place the thread from right to left into the pretension guide B. B A Now pass it through the left threading slot downwards through the left-hand side of the tension disk.
Preparations 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 F swivels through the needle eye. Bring the thread under the thread hook E and back past the front of the needle eye. Hold the end of the thread taut and slide it up to catch the threader hook F. E F Reduce the pressure so that the needle threader slowly moves upwards.
Bringing 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 and up one time. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. Close the bobbin door and pull the top and bobbin threads under the presser foot to the left. Thread cutter Pull the thread from the back to the front up over the thread cutter (19).
Preparations Threading the twin needle E Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Insert the second spool pin and place one spool of thread on each of the spool pins. On the vertical spool pin, place a spool cap and a felt pad underneath the spool of thread. When threading make sure to pass one thread to the left and one thread to the right side of tension disk E. Continue threading in the usual manner, making sure the threads do not twist together.
Control Panel overview 51 52 53 Control Panel buttons on the front of the machine 47. Tie-off/basting button 48. Needle down button 49. Sew slow button 50. Mirror/keypad lock button 51. Stitch/design width, + and - buttons 52. Stitch/design length, + and - buttons 53. Thread tension, + and - button 47 54. Single pattern/monochrome button 48 49 50 54 Control panel buttons on the base of the machine 55 56 57 65 65.
Preparations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Window indications 1. Twin needle warning 2. Reverse sewing activated 3. Single pattern activated 4. Monochrome activated 5. Bobbin thread warning 6. Upper thread warning 7. Presser foot warning 8. Embroidery card indication 9. Park position 10. Presser feet recommendation 9 11. Stitch or design number 10 12. Edit mode for sequencing 13. Sewing mode for sequencing 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14. Hoop number/orbit indication 15.
Correct thread tension This machine will automatically preset the tension for different types of stitches. Depending on what type of fabric and threads you are using, manual adjustments might be needed. If you find that the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric or that the top thread is visible on the underside of the fabric, you need to adjust the thread tension. Use the tension buttons + and - (53) to set the required amount of the needle thread tension.
Preparations Getting started To begin sewing on your new Pfaff creative 2134, do a straight stitch first. When you turn on your machine, the straight stitch is automatically selected. The preset stitch length, tension and presser foot recommendation is shown on the window. Take a piece of fabric, fold it and place it under the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and begin to sew by stepping on your foot control.
Embroidery
Attaching the embroidery foot 1. Remove the standard presser foot. Carefully loosen the screw (A) until the cross-hole (B) is accessible. 2. Squeeze the embroidery foot gently together and guide the pin of the foot into the cross hole of the presser foot holder as far as it will go. 3. Tighten the screw (A). A B To remove the embroidery foot loosen the screw (A), squeeze the embroidery foot together and pull it out to the right. Tighten the screw (A).
Embroidery Remove the embroidery unit Switch off the main switch. Press release lever (33) and remove the embroidery unit with a backward movement away from you, holding it parallel to the machine. Note: Make sure that you have removed the hoop and placed the embroidery arm in the park position, before removing the embroidery unit. 33 Attach the hoop on the embroidery unit 40 The embroidery arm (40) must be rotated, because it is still lying over the unit.
Hooping the fabric 43 One rectangular embroidery hoop (140x225 mm) is supplied with your machine. Embroidery hoops in other formats and sizes are available as optional accessories. For better embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric and hoop both the stabilizer and the fabric. The fabric and stabilizer must sit smooth and be securely hooped. Any distortion or slackness in the fabric will impair the finished quality of the embroidery work.
Embroidery Function buttons for embroidery This section contains the function buttons active when the machine is in embroidery mode (the embroidery unit is on). Park position The park/cut position button (65) is used for putting the embroidery unit in the correct position for storage or placing it in the embroidery case (optional accessory). The letter P will be shown on the window.
Hoop select button When embroidering on your Pfaff creative 2134, you need to choose a hoop for your embroidery. There are 6 different hoop sizes available. To select a hoop, press the hoop select button (68) to jump between the hoops. For best embroidery results, the machine always recommends the smallest possible hoop size when loading a design. In the window you will see the hoop number and the hoop icon.
Embroidery Rotating button This function makes it possible to rotate a design in 90° steps. When pressing the rotating button (73) an arrow will be added inside the hoop icon to show how you have rotated your design. A design is rotated from its centre around the centre of the hoop as shown on the picture (A). Letters are rotaded from the left lower corner around the centre of the hoop as shown on the picture (B). Rotate your design/letter before moving it out of the centre.
Sew slow button When pressing the sew slow button (49) the speed will be reduced and the sew slow symbol will be shown on the window. The sew slow button can be helpful when sewing with special threads such as metallic threads, or when sewing on thin fabrics. Mirror button Use this button (50) if you want to mirror a design sideways. If the button is activated, a line will appear below the mirror icon. Designs are mirrored from the centre of the hoop as shown on the pictures below.
Embroidery Monochrome button If you activate the monochrome function (54) your selected design will be stitched out without stopping at color changes. When pressing this button the monochrome symbol will be shown on the window. To deactivate the function press the monochrome button again. Stitch/design selection buttons In embroidery mode the stitch/design selection buttons (55-64) are used for selecting a design.
Reverse/start-stop button In the embroidery mode the reverse sewing button (14) becomes a start-stop button.. Use the button when you want to start your embroidery and when you want to stop. Keep the button depressed in order to start the embroidery. Note: You can also use the foot control to start embroidering. Design width The width of a design will be shown in the window in mm (A). You can change the design width by pressing the + and - buttons (51).
Embroidery Messages while embroidering Select hoop When the hoop symbol flashes you should press the hoop selection button (68) to let the machine calibrate the embroidery unit. Insert the embroidery smart card When the embroidery card flashes, you should insert an embroidery card. Lower your feed dog When this message appears you should lower your feed dog. Twin needle warning The twin needle warning tells you that you cannot use a twin needle. You can not use a twin needle with the embroidery foot.
Embroidery position This message prompts you to put the presser foot in embroidery position. Lower the presser foot lift slowly and push it to the back until it engages in the embroidery position. Press the reverse button and start to embroider. The warning will then disappear. Raise the presser foot When this symbol appears with the arrow flashing, you should raise the presser foot to the top position.
Embroidery Upper thread warning When the top thread is broken the machine stops and this icon is flashing in the window. Rethread the top thread and press the reverse/startstop button again to continue to embroider. Bobbin thread warning When the bobbin thread is low the machine stops and this icon is flashing in the window. Wind the spool, insert it in the bobbin case and the machine and then press the reverse/start-stop button again to continue to embroider.
Get started to embroider 1. Attach the embroidery foot. 2. Attach the embroidery unit and put the presser foot in the up position. Lower the feed dog. Turn on your machine. 3. The machine prompts you to press the hoop selection button (68) so that the machine can calibrate the embroidery unit. 4. Insert your embroidery creative smart card and choose a design. The design number will be shown in the window. The machine will choose the smallest hoop for that design. 5.
Embroidery How to embroider words The creative 300 s-card is included with your Pfaff 2134. On the 300 scard there are 17 designs and 2 different fonts, Block and Monogram. 1. Attach the embroidery foot and thread the machine. 2. Attach the embroidery unit and put the presser foot in the up position. Lower the feed dog. Turn on your machine. 3. The machine prompts you to press the hoop selection button (68) so that the machine can calibrate the embroidery unit. 4. Choose the block font, no.
Appliqué embroidery To embroider an appliqué design, place a stabilizer underneath the fabric and hoop all the layers. Start to embroider. A straight stitch outline is stitched around the appliqué design. When the machine stops and you see an A in the display, place the appliqué fabric on top. Start your machine again, and the machine will sew a straight stitch outline around the appliqué section of the design.
Sewing
Function buttons for sewing Tie-off/basting button With the tie-off/basting button (47) you can secure your stitches. When pressing the button the tie-off icon will be shown on the window. If you press the button before starting to sew, the machine will sew a few tie-off stitches and then continue to sew the stitch you have chosen. If you have pressed the button while sewing, your Pfaff creative 2134 will tie-off the stitch and stop automatically.
Sewing Keypad lock button If you press the mirror button for more than 1 sec. the key pad lock is activated, locking the lower key panel. The keylock symbol will appear on the window. To unlock, press the mirror button again for more than 1 sec. Single stitch button If the single stitch function has been activated before starting to sew the machine will sew one pattern and then tie off and stop.
Stitch width The width of a stitch is shown in mm (A). Change the stitch width by pressing the + and - buttons (51). The stitch width can be changed in 0.5 mm steps, from 0 mm to 9.0 mm. When you have reached the limit you will hear a beep. Stitches 1, 2 and 14 are side position stitches. This means that you can use the + and - buttons to change the needle position of these stitches.
Sewing C A Edit/Sew sequences This button toggles between normal sewing mode and the different modes for editing and sewing sequences. If you press the button once the machine enters the mode for editing sequences. The edit icon (A) and memory number (B) is shown on the window. The figure in the segment (C) shows the position of the stitch in the sequence starting with position 1. B D The line in the stitch segment (D) indicates that no stitch is selected in the position.
Buttonhole mode button The Buttonhole mode button is used for toggling between slit length (A), density (B) and balance (C) mode when a buttonhole is selected. If the buttonhole will be sewn manually only the balance and density modes are available. Use the stitch length buttons (52) to change the settings in the currently active mode. The settings will remain until another stitch is selected.
Sewing Positioning buttons When you are in the mode for sequence editing the upper and lower positioning buttons are used to insert and delete stitches in the sequences. The left and right positioning buttons are used to go to the next position in the sequence or to go back to the previous position. In normal sewing mode you can use the left and right positioning buttons to select stitches.
Messages while sewing Twin needle warning When the twin needle warning appears, you should not sew with a twin needle. Otherwise the needle can break and the presser foot can be damaged. Note: The twin needle warning is set for a twin needle with 2.0 mm needle spacing. If you are using a twin needle with a wider spacing than 2.0 mm you need to always control the stitch width by turning the handwheel and check whether the needles can penetrate freely.
Sewing Straight stitch 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. Your Pfaff creative 2134 has 19 needle positions that can be adjusted with the stitch width -/+ buttons (51). Tip: Use the “needle up / down” button to easily pivot at collar points. You can also just tap on the foot control to set the needle in the down position.
Overlock stitches For elastic, knits, woven and stretch fabrics, your Pfaff creative 2134 provides a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches can stretch and are more durable than standard stitches. Tip: Use the blindhem/overlock foot No. 3 when sewing overcast seams. This guides the fabric more precisely and prevents tunneling of the seam at wider stitch widths.
Sewing Basting stitch - No 14 The basting stitch can be used in two different ways. When the feed dogs are lowered the machine sews one stitch at each step on the foot control. The stitch length is determined by you. With the feed dog in up position the machine sews the stitch continuously with normal feeding. Lightweight fabrics are easier to baste with normal feeding. Free motion basting: • Attach the darning/free-motion foot, no 6 (see page 4:18). • Lower the feed dog and disengage the IDT.
Blindhem stitch – No 5 The blindhem 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 to the wrong side. • Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8" (1 cm) of the finished edge extends beyond the fold. The wrong side of your project should now be facing up. • Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide A.
Sewing Buttonholes Your Pfaff creative 2134 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 give your garments the professional touch. Your Pfaff creative 2134 is equipped with the Sensormatic buttonhole guide and sensor technology to ensure that every buttonhole is sized accurately. Use the sensormatic buttonhole guide even if sewing buttonholes manually.
How to sew an automatic buttonhole 1. Insert the sensormatic buttonhole guide and attach the buttonhole foot no. 5A. Choose the buttonhole you wish to sew. Always test sew on scraps first before you sew on your garment. 2. Press the stitch length buttons (52) to set the length of the buttonhole slit in mm. 3. Mark, with a fabric pen, where you want the buttonhole and place the fabric under the buttonhole foot. Lower the presser foot and press the foot control.
Sewing Buttonhole with gimp thread Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp cord under the satin stitch columns are more stable, durable and have a professional appearance. Use pearl cotton or regular gimp thread. Insert the senormatic buttonhole guide. Place the center of a length of gimp cord over the metal hook extending from the center back of the buttonhole foot. Pass the cord ends under the foot and pull up into the right and left guides on the front of the presser foot. Snap on the buttonhole foot.
Buttonhole tips Buttonholes that are to be sewn very close to a reinforced edge, may sometimes not feed optimally with the buttonhole foot because of the bulk at the edge of the fabric. In this case, use presser foot 1 with the Integrated Dual Feed engaged. Fabrics that shift or stretch easily should be reinforced with water-soluble or lightweight stabilizer. Buttonholes are particularly stable and durable if a gimp cord is inserted while sewing (see " Buttonholes, with gimp cord").
Sewing Sewing in zippers – No 1 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 no. 4 can be snapped to the presser foot ankle on the left or right, depending on how you will insert your zipper. Then set the needle position so that it enters close to the edge of the zipper teeth by using one of the 19 needle positions available.
Free-motion darning Attach darning foot no. 6. Make sure the needle is at its highest position. With thumb and index 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 place itself around the presser bar. The long, plastic arm must be behind the needle clamp/needle set screw. Lower the feed dog. Hoop your project to be repaired in a round embroidery hoop. Select the straight or zigzag stitch.
Decorative Sewing
General notes on decorative sewing To enhance your own home textiles or garments your Pfaff creative 2134 offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches. Create a greater variety of embellishments by combining different patterns, colors and sizes. Use specialty decorative threads to enhance the lovely stitching. Always use stabilizers under fabric when sewing decorative stitches. Properly stabilizing your fabric will help eliminate distortion of your decorative stitches.
Decorative Sewing Combined Borders Create borders of any width by combining different decorative stitches. Place stabilizer under fabric. Mark the center of your fabric with a fabric marking pen/pencil. Sew stitch no. 64; stitch width 6 mm along your line. Next press the mirror button (50). Position your fabric even with the top of the first row of stitching. Sew the second row of stitching directly across from the first. Sew stitch no. 3; stitch length 0.2 mm and stitch no.
Stitch sequences Your Pfaff creative 2134 offers you the possibility to store stitch and alphabet sequences in the memories of the machine. You can store up to 30 stitches or letters in each of the 5 memories. Position Create a stitch sequence Press the edit/sew sequence button (65). The machine enters the mode for editing sequences. Select a stitch for the first position in the sequence by using the direct selection buttons (55-64). Go to the next position by pressing the right positioning button (71).
Decorative Sewing Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Stitch No. Stitch/ Letter Position 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Stitch No. Use the Stitch sewing sequence guide for an easy way to create your stitch sequences. Write down the stitch sequence you wish to create and note the stitch number above each stitch. Now you can easily keep track of which stitch number to store in each position in the sequence. Make copies of the guide below and use it every time you are creating sequences.
Quilting Patchwork 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 creative 2134. A quilt consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Piecing the quilt top Cut out the pieces of fabric for your quilt top with a seam allowance of ¼” (6 mm).
Decorative Sewing Stitch-in-the-Ditch One way to hold the quilt top, batting and backing all together is using the Stitch-in-the-Ditch method of quilting. Stitching-in-the-Ditch means following the seams in the quilt blocks. • Set your Pfaff creative 2134 with a straight stitch (no. 1), stitch length 2.5, center needle position and the IDT engaged. • Begin by pin basting your quilt through all layers with safety pins – starting from the middle of your quilt and working out.
Free-motion stippling Free-motion stippling not only keeps the top, batting and backing together, but it also adds texture and interest to your quilt. • Set your Pfaff creative 2134 for stippling with a Straight Stitch (1) and lower the feed dogs. Attach the free-motion quilting foot (extra accessory). Lower the pressser foot lift to the free-motion position. • Pin baste your quilt layers. Prepare your quilt as explained in the Stitch-in-the-Ditch method.
Decorative Sewing Quilt Appliqués Appliqués add that special touch for your quilt. There are many different ways of applying appliqués to a quilt. One way is to add the appliqué to the block before the quilt is put together. • Set your Pfaff creative 2134 with stitch no. 3, stitch length 0.5, stitch width 4-6 mm, presser foot no. 2. • Adhere the appliqué piece to the quilt block. Place stabilizer behind the block and appliqué. Sew around the appliqué with the satin stitch.
Nostalgia/Heirloom Wing Needle Sewing with a wing needle (a special needle with a wide, wing-like shaft) creates the look of hemstitching in woven natural fiber fabrics by creating holes where the needle goes in and out of the fabric. • Replace standard needle with a wing needle. Choose any stitch that goes back and forth into the same holes several times (45-49). Use the recommended presser foot for that stitch.
Decorative Sewing Cross Stitch No other sewing technique is as closely associated with the term needlework as cross-stitching. With your Pfaff creative 2134 and the cross stitches, no. 40-44 this traditional sewing technique can be created remarkably easily and quickly. The pre-programmed cross stitches give a hand sewn look and lend a distinctive character to table linens, towels or clothes. Tips for cross stitch sewing: • Always work using the ”sew slow” and ”needle up/down” functions.
Gathering with straight stitch A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or three rows of gathering stitches. • Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower thread tension to 3. • Mark the first gathering line on the right side of the fabric. Sew along this line. Leave about 4 - 5 inches (10-13 cm) of thread at the beginning and end of the seam.
Decorative Sewing Cross-hem Knit stitch - No 12 This highly elastic stitch is very suitable for decorative hems. • Fold the hem allowance to the reverse side. • Stitch the hem from the right side of the fabric. Trim any excess hem fabric up to the stitching. Shell edging 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 the blindhem stitch no. 5 and mirror it with the Mirror button (50).
Rolled hem with foot No. 7 Use the rolled hem foot no. 7 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 the rolled hem foot and sew a few stitches to secure. • Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle is at its lowest point.
Maintenence
Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch Removal • Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer (light bulb 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 hear it snap in place. Before you start sewing, check that the needle plate is lying flat.
Maintenence 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 light bulb changer up as far as it will go. Now turn the bulb half a rotation counter clock-wise and remove the bulb. Insertion of the bulb Important: Use a light bulb as indicated on the left side of the machine, 12 V max 5 W.
Sewing problems and their solutions Problem/Cause Remedy The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the back. Wrong needle is in use Use needle system 130/705 H. Needle is bent or blunt Insert a new needle. The machine is not properly threaded Check how the machine is threaded. Needle is too small for thread. Use a larger needle. Needle thread breaks See reasons above See above.
Maintenence Problem/Cause Remedy The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth rows Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush. Feed dogs are lowered Raise feed dogs (see page 2:6). The machine is running with difficulty There are thread remnants in the hook Remove the threads. The machine does not sew the selected stitch Switch off the machine, wait 10 seconds and switch on again. Select the desired stitch again.
Index A Accessories Color stepping 1:16 Combined Borders 5:3 Alphabet 1:11 Connecting the foot control 2:2 Antique Hand Embroidery stitches 1:10 Connection socket, ”foot control” Appliqué and cutwork stop 3:12 Connection socket, ”lead cord” 1:13 Appliqué embroidery 3:16 Connection socket for the embroidery unit 1:13 3:2 Control Panel overview 2:16 Attach the embroidery unit 3:2 Creative smart card slot 1:13 3:3 Cross-hem knit stitch 1:8, 5:13 Automatic buttonhole 4:14 Cross
Free-motion stippling Front panel Needle Down button 4:2 Needle holder with retaining (set) screw 1:13 3:5 Needle plate 1:13 Function buttons for sewing 4:2 Nostalgia/Heirloom 5:10 Gathering with straight stitch 5:12 O P Orbiting button 3:5 Overlock stitches 1:9, 4:10 Handwheel 1:13 Hemstitching 5:10 Hem stitches 1:10 Parts of the embroidery hoop 1:14 Hole for second spool holder 1:13 Parts of the embroidery unit 1:14 Honeycomb stitch 1:8 Parts of the sewing machine 1:13 H
S Sequence end button Sew slow button 5:13 Single stitch 4:3 Spool holder Start-stop/reverse button Stitch/design selection buttons Stitch chart 1:13, 2:6 1:13 1:13, 3:10 3:9, 4:7 1:8 Stitch-in-the-Ditch 5:7 Stitch length 4:4 Stitch sequences 5:4 Stitch sewing sequence guide 5:5 Stitch stepping 3:6 Stitch width Straight stitch Stretch buttonhole 4:4 1:8, 4:9 1:9 Stretch knit overlock stitch 1:9 Stretch triple straight stitch 1:8, 4:11 Stretch triple zigzag stitch Take up lever 1:9
Technical data Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight Nominal voltage (reversible) 408 x 290 x 187 8,3 kg 220 V - 240 V / 120 V Power consumption Sewing lamp Sewing speed Min 80 rpm Stitching width Stitching length Presser foot lift Max. presser foot height Needle system 75 W 12 V/max. 5 W Max 950 rpm 0...9 mm 0...6 mm 8 mm 10.
Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be very difficult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain a lot of excess dye. If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing to avoid the discoloring.
We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design. Such modifications, however, will always be to the benefit of the user and the product. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
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