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® DSFBUJWF QFSGPSNBODF sewing and embroidery machine. As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired one of the most advanced and comprehensive sewing and embroidery machines in the world; it will enable you to transform all your creative ideas into reality using the most highly tuned technology and features. Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 1 Introduction Machine overview 1:7 1:8 Front side ...................................................................... 1:8 Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9 Top parts ....................................................................... 1:9 Accessory tray .............................................................. 1:9 Included accessories 1:10 Stitch overview 1:12 Presser feet............................................
4 5 Sewing mode Sewing mode Sewing mode - overview Select a stitch Sewing recommendations Machine settings Raise and lower the presser foot Stitch settings 4:1 4:2 4:2 4:3 4:3 4:3 4:3 4:4 Stitch width .................................................................. 4:4 Stitch positioning ........................................................ 4:4 Stitch length.................................................................. 4:4 Stitch density .........................................................
7 9 Embroidery preparations Embroidery unit overview Embroidery hoop overview Built-in designs DSFBUJWF QFSGPSNBODF Embroidery collection Connect the embroidery unit Remove the embroidery unit Attach the embroidey foot 6A To hoop the fabric Slide on the hoop Getting started embroidering 7:1 7:2 7:3 7:3 7:3 7:3 7:4 7:4 7:4 7:5 7:6 8 Embroidery mode - edit 8:1 Embroidery edit Embroidery edit - overview Load a design Load a font Load a stitch Zoom Options Select design(s) Stitch-out order Adjustments 8
1 Introduction
1 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 2 9 19 3 8 20 7 4 6 21 5 22 23 Machine overview 31 30 Front side Lid with stitch categories 2. Threading slots 3. Thread cutter 4. Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket 5. Free arm 6. LED lights 7. Reverse 8. Reverse indicator 16. Needle up/down 9. Action indicator 17. Button ruler Needle area 24. Built-in needle threader 18. Handwheel 25. Bobbin cover 19. PFAFF® DSFBUJWF Color Touch Screen 26. Needle plate 20. Built-in USB ports 28.
Rear side 32 32. Handle 33. *%5 system 34. Embroidery unit connection socket 33 34 Top parts 35. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 36. Bobbin winder thread guide 37. Thread guide 38. Bobbin thread guides 39. Bobbin winder lever 40. Bobbin spindle 41. Bobbin thread cutter 45 42. Auxiliary spool pin 44 43 42 43. Spool caps 44. Spool pin 45.
Included accessories 55 Accessories 55. Stylus 56 57 58 59 56. Thread net (2) 57. Edge guide 58. Felt pad (2) 59. USB Embroidery stick 60. Screwdriver 60 61 63 62 61. Seam ripper 62. Brush 64 63. Spool cap, large (2) 65 64. Spool cap, medium 65. Spool cap, small 66. Multi-purpose tool 67. Bobbins (10) 66 68.
Presser feet 0A - Standard presser foot with *%5 system (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm. 1A - Fancy stitch foot with *%5 system This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed to Áow smoothly over the stitches. 2A - Fancy stitch foot When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.
Stitch overview Utility stitches Introduction Stitch 1:12 Stitch number Name Description 1.1.1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1. 1.1.2 Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. Topstitching. 1.1.3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse with strong tie-off. 1.1.4 Basting stitch Single stitch used for basting. Touch foot control to sew one stitch.
Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step. 1.2.3 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.4 Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.5 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.6 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.7 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem. 1.2.8 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.
Introduction 1:14 1.3.10 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics. 1.3.11 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 1.3.12 Decorative buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 1.3.13 Professional eyelet buttonhole Professional tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. 1.3.14 Decorative eyelet buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for jackets. 1.3.15 Heirloom round buttonhole with pointed tack Decorative heirloom buttonhole. 1.3.16 Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking. 1.3.
Decorative stitches 2.2 Quilt stitches Antique quilt stitches 2.3 Quilt stitches Stippling stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches Crazy patch stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches Crazy patch stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches Cross stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches Cross stitches 3.2 Needle art stitches Hemstitches 3.3 Needle art stitches Antique hand embroidery stitches 1:15 Introduction 2.
Introduction 3.3 Needle art stitches Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.3 Needle art stitches Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.4 Needle art stitches Smocking stitches 4.1 Decorative stitches Scallop edges 4.1 Decorative stitches Scallop edges 4.2 Decorative stitches Satin stitches 4.2 Decorative stitches Satin stitches 4.3 Decorative stitches Leaves and Áowers 4.
4.4 Decorative stitches Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches Art stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches Ornamental stitches 4.6 Decorative stitches Bows and hearts 4.6 Decorative stitches Bows and hearts 1:17 Introduction 4.
Introduction 4.7 Decorative stitches Fun stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches Fun stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches Fun stitches 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 5.1 Maxi stitches Scallop and satin stitches 5.2 Maxi stitches Leaves and Áowers 5.3 Maxi stitches Art stitches 5.
5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram 6.1 Sewing techniques Optional feet stitches 6.1 Sewing techniques Optional feet stitches 6.2 Sewing techniques Handlook quilt stitches 6.3 Sewing techniques Four direction stitches 1:19 Introduction 5.
6.4 Sewing techniques Stacking stitches 6.
2 Preparations
Unpacking 1. Place the box on a steady, Áat surface. Lift the machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 2. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside. Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. The styrofoam is for packing purposes only and should be removed.
Pack away after sewing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the main switch (C) off. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine (B). Unplug the foot control cord from the machine (A). Wind the foot control cord and place inside the open area on the underside of the foot control. 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.
Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). Use the horizontal position for normal threads and the vertical position for large spools or specialty threads. Small spool cap Horizontal position Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool pin.
Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. 1. C Place the thread on the spool pin and Àt a spool cap of the right size. B A D Note: Hold thread with both hands to prevent it from slacking while threading. This ensures that the thread will be positioned properly in the threading path. 2. Pull the thread into the thread guide by pulling it from the front to the back (A). Make sure the thread clicks into place.
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. C D B A F 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. Note: Hold threads with both hands to prevent them from slacking while threading.
Bobbin winding B 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.
Winding while embroidering or sewing Swing the auxiliary spool pin up. Place an appropriate spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin. B C The needle thread (blue) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Pull the bobbin thread (red) counterclockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and through the bobbin thread guides (C). Then follow step 4 and 5 on the previous page. Inserting the bobbin 1.
*%5 system (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® DSFBUJWF QFSGPSNBODF sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, *%5 system. As on industrial machines, the *%5 system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is fed precisely, eliminating puckering on seams in light weight fabrics such as silk and rayon.
Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Universal needle (A) Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a variety of fabric types and weights.
USB ports Your machine has two USB ports – one to connect the sewing machine to your computer, and one to connect either your USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. USB embroidery stick Delivered with your machine is a USB embroidery stick. Use the stick to store designs and other Àles, or to move Àles between the computer and sewing machine. Connect to and remove from USB port Insert the USB embroidery stick or other devices in the upper port.
% Embroidery Software Computer Connection The Embroidery Machine Communication module is automatically installed. This is required to use the Send To features in any % Embroidery System module, and Send Multiple in % Organizer. % QuickFont Create font Àles (.vf3) for your PFAFF® DSFBUJWF QFSGPSNBODF embroidery machine from most TrueType® or OpenType® fonts on your computer. % Organizer Find your designs and pictures easily.
8. 9. At the end of the installation, you will be prompted to connect your embroidery machine. Click Finish on the last page. Leave your % Embroidery System software CD in your computer. How to update your machine The Found New Hardware wizard will appear. Select ’No, not at this time’ on the Àrst page, then click Next. Select ’Install the software automatically’, then click Next. A warning will appear that the drivers are not signed. This is normal and should not be a cause for concern.
D E B F G H I J C A Buttons and indicators Reverse button (A) For permanent reverse, press the button once before starting to sew. The reverse indicator (B) will be lit and the machine sews in reverse until you press the button again to cancel. If you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine sews in reverse for as long as you keep the button pressed. The reverse indicator is lit when the reverse button is pressed.
D E B F G H I J C A Immediate tie-off (H) Press immediate tie-off while sewing and your machine sews a few tie-off stitches and stops automatically. By touching the tie-off button once more while the action indicator is lit, the function can be turned off. The tie-off function can be programmed, see chapter 4.
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3 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen
PFAFF® DSFBUJWF Color Touch Screen Your machine features the PFAFF® DSFBUJWF Color Touch Screen. This technology provides great resolution and color. The screen is very easy to work with - just touch it with your stylus or your Ànger tip to make your choices. The task bar at the bottom of the screen includes the main functions and help. Every mode has its own color scheme, to make it easier to navigate and use the machine.
Option bar (B) The option bar contains different options in sewing mode, Embroidery edit and Embroidery stitchout. Read more about the options for each mode in chapters 4, 7 and 8. B B Option bar in sewing mode Option bar in embroidery edit Common icons There are some icons and functions that are frequently used on the screen. The most common are described below. D Scroll arrows (C) Touch the arrows to scroll between available stitches.
Selection menu The selection menu contains a selection bar at the bottom with icons for stitches, fonts, designs and Files & Folders. Read more about Files & Folders in chapter 10. Select one of the icons in the selection bar to access the menus. When a stitch, font or design is selected, the selection menu will close automatically. To return to previous view, close by touching cancel. 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 2g 2 3 Selection menu - overview 1.
Personal menu To Ànd your personal saved stitches, open personal menu (2g). Each subcategory in the personal menu has 16 positions to save your own stitches or sequences. Scroll through the stitches in the selected subcategory using the scroll arrows. Select a stitch by touching it. 2g If you want to delete one stitch, Àrst touch the delete icon (6), and then touch the stitch. The positon will be emptied. To abort the deletion before selecting a stitch, deselect the delete icon.
Selecting a design Your machine has four tabs with designs: Personal designs, machine designs, mini designs and quilt designs. Read more about the different design tabs in chapter 8. Touch a tab to display the contents. Select an embroidery design by touching it. Use the scroll bar to browse through additional designs. When a design is selected, the machine will automatically switch to embroidery mode and the design will be loaded into Embroidery edit.
Embroidery text editor Used to create or adjust embroidery font text. To open, select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also select an existing text in Embroidery edit and then touch sequencing/ embroidery text editor on the option bar. Read more about Embroidery text editor in chapter 8. Embroidery stitch-out To embroider your design, change from Embroidery edit to Embroidery stitch-out by touching the Embroidery stitch-out icon on the task bar.
Sequencing With sequencing you can combine various stitches and adjust them. You can use built-in stitches, load stitches from external devices or use stitches you have created. You can program tie-offs, stops and thread snips into your sequence. Connection stitches can be inserted to create endless variations. Read more about sequencing in chapter 5. Stitch Creator Stitch Creator allows you to create your own 9mm stitches or edit built-in stitches.
Settings menu In the Settings menu, you can change default settings and make manual adjustments to the machine settings (A), screen settings (B) and sound settings (C). Touch the icons to activate a function or open a list of choices. The settings are saved even after turning off the machine with one exception: changes made to Options for feed dogs will not be saved when the machine is switched off. The setting will revert back to the default which is auto. See page 3:10 for more information.
Stitch width safety Select this function when using a straight stitch presser foot to lock the needle in center position for all stitches, preventing damage to the needle and/or presser foot. When turning on the machine with this setting activated and for every stitch selection that is not a straight stitch, a pop-up informs you that it is set to straight stitch. Deselect stitch width safety to go back to normal sewing. Note: Twin needle and stitch width safety cannot be used at the same time.
Thread tension compensation If you Ànd that the thread tension needs to be increased or decreased for most stitches or embroideries, you can change the general setting for embroidering and/or sewing. You may need to adjust the thread tension controls if you regularly sew or embroider on special fabric or use specialty threads. Touch Thread tension compensation. Adjust the slider bars to generally increase or decrease the thread tension for all stitches and/or embroidery. Default setting is normal.
Screen settings (B) Lock screen If needed, you can easily lock the screen while sewing or embroidering. When activated, the screen is locked everytime it is inactive for ten seconds. The screen will be locked until you unlock it by touching OK. Screen saver When activated, the DSFBUJWF QFSGPSNBODF start up screen will be displayed as a screen saver ten minutes after the last touch. Touch the screen or press any button to exit the screen saver.
Info menu Use the info system to easily get help topics and information. The Info menu is a built-in shortened version of the Owner’s manual. When you touch the info menu icon on the task bar, you have four options to select from - category (A), index (B), personal info (C) and text (D). Browse through the topics using your stylus. The left arrow at the top of the screen opens the previous page. The right arrow takes you back to the current page.
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4 Sewing mode
Sewing mode In sewing mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. Use Stitch Creator and sequencing to create your own stitches and sequences. The selected stitch is shown in actual size in the stitch Àeld. Recommendations and machine settings are shown at the top of the screen. Sewing mode - overview 1. Sewing recommendations 2. Machine settings 3. Stitch selection area 4. Arrows for scrolling through stitch categories 5. Selected stitch number 6. Stitch Àeld 7.
Select a stitch To select a stitch, touch the actual stitch in the stitch selection area (3). You can scroll through the list of stitches by touching the arrows at the right of the stitch selection area (4). The number of the actual subcategory is shown between the arrows (A). 2b 1a 2c 1b 1c 2d 2e 2a 3 You can also select a stitch from the selection menu (24), see page 3:4. Sewing recommendations (1) Your machine automatically gives you recommendations for the selected stitch.
Stitch settings Your machine will set the best settings for each selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. The setting changes only affect the selected stitch. Your changed settings will be reset to default when selecting another stitch. The changed settings are not automatically saved when turning your machine off. You can save the adjusted stitch in Personal menu. Note: The set stitch width and the stitch length are shown above the icons.
Stitch density (13) Stitch density + The stitch density control adjusts the density (the closeness of the satin stitches that make up the entire stitch). The density does not affect the actual length of the entire stitch. Stitch density - Touch + to decrease the density. Touch - to increase the density. Note: This is often used with specialty threads and when a less dense satin stitch is desired. 17 13 Mirroring (7 and 8) To mirror stitches or sequences side to side touch icon (7).
Buttonhole slit length (27) Set the buttonhole slit length by using + to increase and - to decrease when sewing a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. 27 Button stitch repetition (28) Touch + to increase and - to decrease the number of stitch repetitions to be sewn, when sewing on a button.
Adjust thread tension (14) 14 Touch + to increase and - to decrease the needle thread tension. For the best stitch appearance and durability make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted, i.e. for general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two fabric layers (A). If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric, the needle thread tension is too tight. Reduce the needle thread tension (B).
Free-motion options (16) A All stitches on your machine can be sewn in freemotion to create fantastic effects. Touch the free-motion options icon (16) to open a window where you can select between three different free-motion options. A free-motion foot symbol at the top of the screen (A) indicates which setting is selected. Use Quick help (29) on the symbol for information about the current setting. For all free-motion sewing the feed dogs will lower automatically and the fabric must be moved manually.
Sensormatic free-motion (16c) Activate to set the machine in Sensormatic freemotion mode for presser foot 6A. When sewing free-motion at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the needle plate while the stitch is being formed. At higher speed, the presser foot Áoats over the fabric while sewing. Skipped stitches can occur if your fabric moves up and down with the needle as you are stitching.
Save to Personal menu (15b) To save a stitch into your Personal menu, touch the save options icon (15) and select save to Personal menu (15b). A new window will open. Choose which subcategory you want to save your stitch in (A). All your previously saved stitches will be shown in the Personal menu. 15 b You can scroll through the personal menus to Ànd a free position, using the arrows (B). Any box without a stitch is a free position and can be used to save your new stitch.
Option bar Speed control (19) This function enables you to easily reduce the maximum sewing speed. Just touch the speed control icon to reduce the speed. To return to normal speed, deselect the icon. You can change the set speed limit. Long touch the speed control icon to get a pop-up. Set desired speed limit using the slider then close the pop-up. The next time you touch the speed control icon, the speed will be reduced to the limit you have chosen. You can sew without closing the pop-up.
Sewing programs (21) Sewing programs - overview A Tapering program B Single stitch program C Patchwork program D Preview Àeld E Set number of stitch repetitions in single stitch program A B D E C Note: Not all programs can be used at the same time. You can sew without closing this pop-up. A Tapering program (A) Tapering increases or decreases the width of the stitch during sewing to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers. A Activate tapering by selecting either of the tapering icons (A).
Patchwork program (C) The patchwork program makes it possible for you to program an exact seam length that can be sewn repeatedly. This is very useful when quilting. To program a seam length, activate the patchwork program (C). Sew your desired seam length and press the reverse button. The action indicator on the machine will be lit until the last repetition of the stitch is Ànished. This will set the length of the seam. The length of the patchwork sequence is shown in millimeters in the preview Àeld (D).
Sewing techniques These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. Sewing in zippers There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow the directions included with your pattern for best results. For all types of zippers it is important to sew close to the teeth of the zipper. The zipper foot 4 can be snapped to the presser foot bar on the left or right, depending on how you will insert your zipper.
Three-step zigzag stitch Stich number 1.1.9 can be used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. Stitch number 1.1.9 can also be used as an elastic stitch to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and sportswear. Blindhem stitch The blindhem stitch number 1.1.16 is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. Use foot number 3 with *%5 system. • Finish the edge of the hem.
Buttonholes Buttonholes are found in category 1, subcategory 1.3 in the selection menu. You can also scroll through the categories in sewing mode to Ànd the buttonhole subcategory. Note: Buttonholes up to 50 mm can be sewn using the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. Both sides of the Sensormatic buttonhole are sewn in the same direction for a more even result. Buttonholes over 50 mm are sewn manually in four steps with presser foot 5M.
Manual buttonhole To sew a manual buttonhole, use presser foot 5M. Sew the Àrst column as long as you want the buttonhole. Touch the reverse button. The machine sews the bartack and the second column. When the columns are aligned, press the reverse button to sew the second bartack. Repeat a manual buttonhole (25) When you have adjusted your buttonhole, use the repeat buttonhole function (25), to sew identical copies.
Sew on a button To sew on a button, remove the presser foot and select the sew on button program. The feed dogs will automatically be lowered. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Use the mirroring icon to make sure the holes in the button are aligned with the swing of the needle and the width is appropriate for the actual button. If needed change the width between holes with the width icons.
Quilting A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. To sew three layers together, you have a wide variety of stitches and techniques to choose from. When the quilting is Ànished simply bind the edges or make it into cushions, wearable art or other smaller projects. Straight stitch needle plate (optional) Attach the straight stitch neede plate (optional accessory, part number 412964304) when piecing your quilt.
Free-motion stippling Free-motion stippling adds texture and interest to your quilt, while keeping the layers together. Free-motion stippling is done with the feed dogs lowered. You move the fabric manually to determine the stitch length. 1. B Set your sewing machine for free-motion sewing with a straight stitch. Attach the straight stitch needle plate. Touch the free-motion options icon (A) and select one of the three options. Note: Read about the different options on page 4:8. 2. 3.
Special sewing techniques The 6th stitch category includes special sewing technique stitches such as candlewicking, beading stitches, edge stitches, four direction sewing and stacking stitches. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated by the optional presser foot icon (A). A Note: Touch Quick help and then touch the selected stitch in the stitch selection area to Ànd out which special presser foot is required for that stitch.
Stacking stitches Sew beautiful decorations in two colors using the stacking stitches. The stacking stitches consist of pairs of matching stitches that are designed to be sewn on top of each other. Sew the Àrst stitch and then sew the second, overlapping the Àrst. Be sure to use the same starting point for each. 29 Sewing mode Touch Quick Help (29) and one of the stacking stitches to preview what the stitches look like when combined/stacked.
Common sewing pop-ups System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving Àles or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Bobbin empty When the bobbin is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the screen. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one. Note: It is possible to sew until the thread has run out. Just continue sewing without closing the pop-up. Check needle thread The machine stops automatically if the needle thread runs out or breaks.
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5 Sequencing
Sequencing In sequencing, you can create and adjust a sequence of stitches. Combine various 9mm stitches, maxi stitches and stitch fonts from the machine or from an external device. Stitches made in Stitch Creator can also be inserted in a sequence. You can create sequences up to approximately 500mm (20”) long. You can see how long your actual sequence is in the upper left corner (1). Sequencing - overview 1 20 1. Approximate length of sequence 2 2. Stitch selection area 3.
Open and exit sequencing Sequencing can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the sequencing symbol (A) on the option bar. To close sequencing and sew or embroider your created sequence, touch OK (20) in the top right corner. A Note: If sewing mode is active and your programmed stitch is ready to be sewn, you can also close the active function by pressing the foot control, or by pressing the start/stop button. Not all stitches are available to use in a sequence.
Duplicate a stitch or letter (6) To duplicate a stitch, move the cursor to the stitch you want to duplicate. Touch the duplicate icon to copy the selected stitch. Note: Make your adjustments on the stitch before duplicating and the copied stitch includes the adjustments. Use the long touch function to get a pop-up where you can enter the exact number of copies you want to insert. Replace a stitch or letter To replace a stitch, simply select it and then touch delete and insert the new stitch.
Horizontal preview (9) To see your sequence horizontally, touch the preview icon. Your sequence will be shown on a pop-up. If it is too long for the window, it is possible to zoom to all (A) to see the entire sequence. You can also scroll through the sequence with the arrows (B). B A 9 Directional stitches (17) Add directional stitches between stitches in a sequence. These stitches make it possible to move stitches in various directions and you can create new shapes and wider large-area borders.
Zoom to all (16) 20 If the stitch or sequence is wider than what can be shown on the screen, you may use the zoom to all icon to see the whole width of the sequence. Note: Zoom to all is only visible if the stitch or sequence is wider than the stitch Àeld. 16 Loading and sewing a sequence To sew the sequence touch OK (20) in the top right corner of the screen. The sequence will be loaded to the mode that was active before entering sequencing; sewing mode or Embroidery edit.
Embroidery edit When loaded to Embroidery edit your sequence will become an embroidery design. Go to Embroidery stitch-out and stitch it out as a regular design. A If a sequence is selected and you re-open sequencing from embroidery mode, the sequence will remain unchanged. If no sequence is selected, sequencing will be empty when re-opened, ready to create something new. Every time sequencing is closed, the sequence will be loaded to Embroidery edit.
Important sequencing information Sequence adjustments Adjustments made in sewing mode or embroidery mode will affect the whole sequence. However, these changes will not be saved if you return to sequencing. In Embroidery edit, the position of the sequence will be kept. To adjust individual stitches in the sequence, return to sequencing. To use sequencing in either sewing mode or embroidery mode Sequencing can be used in either sewing mode or embroidery mode.
6 Stitch Creator
Stitch Creator In Stitch Creator, you can create completely new stitches and adjust every single stitch point. Customize and create your own stitches. Add, erase, move and combine stitches directly on screen. Either create a stitch of individually designed stitches or use already existing stitches or letters. You can also insert a builtin stitch, and then edit to create your own version of that stitch. The width of the stitch Àeld is 9mm and maximum stitch length is 6mm.
Open and exit Stitch Creator Stitch Creator can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the Stitch Creator icon (A) on the option bar. To close Stitch Creator and sew or embroider your created stitch or combination, touch OK (18) in the top right corner of the screen. A Note: If sewing mode is active and your programmed stitch is ready to be sewn, you can also close the active function by pressing the foot control, or by pressing the start/stop button.
Multi-select (11) Long touch the multi-select icon to select all stitch points at the same time. To select the stitch points next to the marked stitch point, touch the multi-select icon and then touch the arrows (12) to select the next stitch point. Use the up arrow to select stitch points before the marked stitch point and the down arrow to select the stitch points after the marked stitch point. Note: If selecting stitch points using the up arrow, you can deselect them by touching the down arrow.
7 8 9 Mirroring side to side (7) The selected stitch point(s) will be mirrored side to side. Mirroring end to end (8) 7. Mirroring side to side The selected stitch points will be mirrored end to end. Note: Only enabled if more than one stitch point is selected. 8. Mirroring end to end Triple stitch (9) Touch the triple stitch icon and the selected stitch(es) will be tripled. Note: Only enabled if more than one stitch point is selected. 6:5 Stitch Creator 9.
18 Touch functions Use your stylus to make changes directly on screen by touching and dragging in the stitch Àeld. You can pan and move depending on which touch function is activated. You can also use the arrows in the wheel to make minor adjustments. Move (13) You can move the selected stitch or stitch points using your stylus on the screen or touch the arrows in the wheel (15). Pan (14) You can either pan using your stylus on the screen or touch the arrows in the wheel (15).
Loading and sewing a stitch To sew the created stitch touch OK (18) in the top right corner of the screen. The stitch will be loaded to the mode that was active when entering Stitch Creator; sewing mode or Embroidery edit. Sewing mode If sewing mode is active when closing Stitch Creator, your stitch will be loaded to sewing mode and is ready to be sewn. If selecting another stitch in sewing mode and then re-opening Stitch Creator, your created stitch will remain unchanged.
Embroidery mode In embroidery mode the stitch is saved as a design. Touch the Save to Personal designs icon (A) and select Personal designs, Personal Àles or Devices. See page 8:8 for more information. Important Stitch Creator information To use Stitch Creator in either sewing mode or embroidery mode Stitch Creator can be used in either sewing mode or embroidery mode.
7 Embroidery mode – preparations
Embroidery mode - preparations The PFAFF® DSFBUJWF QFSGPSNBODF sewing machine has all of the top features for every sewing need. For those who want more, it also has embroidery capabilities. There are two optional embroidery units that can be used: one large (part number 850135-096, type BE20) and one small unit (part number 850151-096, type BE16). The embroidery units are available at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer.
Embroidery hoop overview G Embroidery hoop connector H Outer hoop I Inner hoop J Quick release K Retaining screw L Ribs for Àtting the clips M L G M Center marks K I H Built-in designs J About 220 designs are included in the memory in your machine. DSFBUJWF QFSGPSNBODF Embroidery collection Page through the DSFBUJWF QFSGPSNBODF Embroidery collection for designs and fonts.
Remove the embroidery unit 1. To store the embroidery unit in the embroidery case, move the embroidery arm to park position by selecting park position on the screen in either Embroidery edit or Embroidery stitch-out. 2. Press the button at the left, underneath the embroidery unit (A) and slide the unit to the left to remove it. 3. The cover of the socket closes automatically. 4. Store the embroidery unit in the original packing material, place in the soft carrying bag.
Slide on the hoop Make sure that the accessory tray (only on the large embroidery unit, type BE20) on the embroidery unit is closed. Slide the hoop onto the embroidery unit from front to back until it clicks into place. The marked center point on the design should match the starting point of the needle. If minor adjustments are needed use the icons on the screen (See chapter 8). To remove the hoop from the embroidery arm, press the grey button on the hoop connection assembly and slide the hoop towards you.
Getting started embroidering 1. After attaching the embroidery unit and embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with lightweight bobbin thread. Note: Make sure that the *%5 system is disengaged. 2. To select a design, open selection menu and touch the design menu icon (A). Locate desired design and touch it once to load to Embroidery edit. Embroidery Mode - Preparations A 3. The machine automatically switches to Embroidery edit. The design is placed in the center of the hoop. 4.
6. 7. Thread the machine with the Àrst color in the color list (C). Clear sufÀcient space to accommodate movement of the embroidery arm and the hoop. Hold the needle thread and touch the start/stop button (D) or the foot control. The machine starts embroidering. C D 8. If Cut jump stitches is not activated the machine will stop after stitching a few stitches. A popup appears on the screen asking you to cut the thread end. Cut the thread and press start/stop to continue embroidering.
9. When the Àrst color is completed, your machine stops. A pop-up appears asking you to change color. Re-thread with the next color and continue embroidering by pressing start/stop. Each color segment is tied off at the end and the needle thread is cut. 10. When the embroidery is completed, your machine cuts the needle and bobbin thread and stops. The needle and presser foot raise automatically for easy removal of the hoop.
8 Embroidery mode – edit
Embroidery mode - edit In Embroidery edit you can adjust, combine, save, delete and restore designs. You do not need to have the embroidery unit connected to your machine to edit your designs. The loaded design(s) are shown in the embroidery Àeld (1). Embroidery edit - overview 1. Embroidery Àeld 2. Zoom Options 3. Multi-select 4. Select/deselect design 5. Arrows 6. Delete 7. Duplicate 8. Total number of stitches 9. Mirroring side to side 3 20 1 21 4 22 5 23 10.
Load a design To load a design, open the selection menu (27). Select designs (A) from the selection bar, then choose one of the following four tabs: C D E B Personal designs (B) Designs that you have created, adjusted and/or combined and saved. Built-in machine designs (C) Designs that are stored in the permanent sewing machine memory. Built-in mini designs (D) Mini designs that are stored in the permanent sewing machine memory. Built-in quilt designs (E) Designs created especially for quilting.
Load a stitch To load a stitch, select stitches (A) from the selection bar. Select a category and then a subcategory. Touch your desired stitch on the screen to load to Embroidery edit. It is possible to load previously stored patchwork, single stitch and tapering programs into Embroidery edit to stitch-out in the hoop. If the stitch contains tapering, the stitch combination will be converted to an embroidery design. A Zoom Options (2) Use the + and - icons to zoom in or out in the embroidery Àeld.
Select design(s) 3 When loading designs into Embroidery edit, the last loaded design is selected by default. 4 There are two ways to select another design. Either touch it on the screen or step through the designs using the arrows (5). The selected design is surrounded by a green frame. 5 Note: A selected embroidery font text is surrounded by a blue frame. Multi-select (3) If you have loaded several designs and want to make adjustments to some of them, you can use multi-select.
Stitch-out order Designs are by default stitched out in the order they are loaded to Embroidery edit. The numbers (A) between the arrows show the position in the stitchout order for the selected design as compared to the total number of designs in the embroidery area. A Adjustments 6 Delete (6) 7 When touching the delete icon, the selected design(s) will be deleted from the embroidery Àeld. If more than one design is selected, a pop-up window will ask you to conÀrm the deletion.
Touch functions You can use your stylus to make adjustments directly on screen, by touching and dragging in the embroidery Àeld. You can pan, move, rotate and scale, depending on which touch function is active. You can also use the arrows in the wheel (18) to Àne tune. 14 18 19 Move (14) When move is active, you can move the design(s) anywhere in the embroidery Àeld.
Option bar 20. Save to Personal designs 20 21. More options 21 22. Select hoop 22 23. Thread color edit 23 24. Embroidery stitch editor 25. Sequencing 24 26. Stitch Creator 25 26 Save to Personal designs (20) Touch the Save to Personal designs icon (20) to save the design you are working with. A new window will appear where you can choose to save your design in either your personal designs (A) or personal Àles (B) for quick and easy access. You can also save to a connected external device (C).
More options (21) Grid (A) Touch the grid icon (A) to activate/deactivate a grid on the embroidery Àeld. The grid is used as a guide when combining or placing designs. The distance between the grid lines equals 20mm. As you zoom in on the embroidery Àeld, the distance between these lines reduces to 10mm and 5mm, indicated with lighter lines. A 21 B C D Move to park position (B) Touch the park position icon (B) to move the embroidery arm to park position for storing the embroidery unit.
Thread color edit (23) In thread color edit you can edit the colors in your design. Touch the thread color edit icon (23) to open. Example (A): 1:8, RaRa 40, 2590 means the eighth thread color in the Àrst loaded design is RobisonAnton 40 weight rayon, color number 2595. 23 Touch the color you want to replace in the color list. Then touch the quick color change icon (B) to open a window with 64 different color choices. Select your new color by touching it and touch OK.
Embroidery stitch editor (24) Sequences and stitches can be adjusted in Embroidery stitch editor. You can also adjust your own created sequence or stitch, loaded to Embroidery edit (see chapter 5 and 6). Note: When a stitch or a sequence is loaded into Embroidery edit, tie-offs are automatically inserted at the beginning and at the end. The tie-offs are only visible when you open the stitch or sequence in sequencing.
Embroidery stitch editor - example 1. Enter Embroidery edit. 2. To create a sequence, open sequencing by touching the icon on the option bar (25). Select stitch number 4.3.20, then 4.3.15, 4.2.1, 4.3.15. Mirror the last inserted stitch end to end. Insert stitch 4.3.19, 4.3.15, 4.2.1, 4.3.15. Mirror the last inserted stitch and Ànally add stitch 4.3.20. 24 25 Embroidery mode - edit 3. Close sequencing by touching OK in the top right corner. The sequence is loaded to Embroidery edit.
4. Deselect the sequence by touching outside the design on the screen, or step by using the arrows. 5. Open sequencing once again. Select stitch number 4.1.7. 6. Long touch the duplicate icon. In the pop-up that appears, enter 7 and touch OK for a total of eight copies. 7. Close sequencing to load the second sequence to Embroidery edit. 8. Touch the wheel center icon when move is selected, to move the new sequence to the center of the hoop. Move 9 mm to the right. 9.
Embroidery text editor (25) To open embroidery text editor Embroidery text editor opens automatically when you select an embroidery font in the selection menu. E You can also open embroidery text editor by adjusting an existing text already in Embroidery edit. Just select the text and touch the sequencing icon (25) on the option bar. Note: If the text is created of stitch fonts, sequencing will be opened instead of embroidery text editor.
Load text to Embroidery edit Return to Embroidery edit by touching OK in the top right corner of the screen. Embroidery text editor will close and the text will be loaded into Embroidery edit. If the text was an existing text, it will be placed and rotated in the same way as it was before the adjustment.
Embroidery edit pop-ups Delete selected designs? Your machine will ask you to conÀrm when you have selected to delete more than one design. Delete all designs? Your machine will ask you to conÀrm when you have selected to delete all designs or when using delete long touch. Replace Àle? The Àrst time you try to save a design with the same name as a design Àle that already exists, your machine will ask you to conÀrm this.
There might not be enough disk space to save current state This pop-up appears when going to Embroidery stitch-out and the available memory in the machine is low. Because of low memory you might not be able to save current state while embroidering. To clear some memory before starting to embroider, Àrst touch OK to close the pop-up and then go back to Embroidery Edit and use Files & Folders to delete Àles.
Embroidery mode - edit 8:18
9 Embroidery mode – stitch-out
To enter Embroidery stitch-out A To embroider your design(s), enter Embroidery stitch-out. Make sure the embroidery unit is connected and the selected hoop is securely attached to the embroidery arm. Toggle to Embroidery stitch-out by touching the Embroidery stitch-out icon (A) above the embroidery mode icon on the task bar. Functions used when embroidering a design are now shown. Embroidery mode - edit In Embroidery stitch-out, the pan function is always active. Use the stylus to pan on screen.
Crosshair (1) When embroidering, a crosshair indicates current needle position on the screen. A 2 Color list (2) All colors in the loaded design(s) are shown in the order they will be embroidered. Each listed color shows color order and number. Also shown are the thread manufacturer, thread weight and color number. Use the scroll bar to see all of the colors in the list. To go to the next color block, just touch it in the color list. Thread manufacturer and thread number are displayed for designs in .
Basting (7) Basting enables you to secure your fabric to a stabilizer placed under it. It is especially useful when the fabric to be embroidered cannot be hooped. Basting provides support for stretchy fabrics. 7 A Touch the basting icon (7) to activate basting. Long touch the icon to open a window to select to add the basting stitch around the design area and/ or around the hoop area.
Option bar More options (9) Monochrome (A) Touch the icon to activate monochrome embroidery. All designs are shown in a grey color and the machine does not stop for color block changes. To deactivate monochrome embroidery, touch the icon again. Full screen (B) To see your design as large as possible, use the full screen function. The embroidery will Àll the whole screen. To close, touch the screen once.
Hoop position (10) Use the hoop position functions to move the hoop to different positions. Current position When you want to return to the current stitch and start embroidering again where the embroidery was interrupted, touch the current position icon. You can also press the start/stop button once to return to the current stitch and start to embroider. Park position When you have Ànished your embroidery, remove the hoop and select park position.
Precise positioning (12) Precise positioning allows you to place a design on an exact spot on your fabric. It is also used when you want to embroider a design next to a previously embroidered design. Use zoom and pan to be sure that you are placing the design exactly where you want it. Fine tune with the wheel.
To select matching point and rotate design You have the ability to check a second position within the design to make sure your design is lined up properly and make further adjustments if necessary. Activate (C), matching point. A second crosshair will appear, the matching point. Place it at the point where you would like another part of the design to connect. The hoop will move, following the matching point. C D To line up the design where you want it, activate (D), rotate design.
Disable needle warning (K) Check allow lower needle position (K) to temporarily allow the needle to be in a lower position while moving the hoop. The needle can then remain close to the fabric when using precise positioning. Just make sure the needle is above the fabric to prevent damage to the needle and fabric. K Note: The warning cannot be disabled when the needle is below the needle plate.
3. To line up the design on the screen with the previously embroidered, select matching point (C) to be the corner. Use the touch function move or the corner icons. C 4. Select the next function, rotate design (D) to move the matching point to the right position in the hoop. Use the touch function - rotate to line up the designs. Check that the needle is at the exact position. D Embroidery mode - stitch-out 5. Close precise positioning and start embroidering.
Common Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups Embroidery unit calibration When the embroidery unit is attached, a pop-up asks you to slide off the hoop and clear the machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. You will also be reminded to disengage the *%5 system and attach the embroidery presser foot. Note: It is very important to remove the hoop, otherwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating.
Change thread color When it is time to change the needle thread, the machine stops and the upper thread is cut. Change the spool and re-thread the machine. The next recommended color is shown in the pop-up. Cut thread end If Cut jump stitches is not activated in Machine settings in the Settings menu, the machine will stop after stitching a few stitches. Cut the thread and press start/ stop to continue embroidering.
10 Files & Folders
Files & Folders Files & Folders is used to organize, add, move, remove and copy all your designs, fonts and stitch Àles. Use either built-in memory or an external device connected to your machine for storing. While loading the Àles to the selection area a default icon is shown in the meantime. Files & Folders - overview 6 Parts of the selection bar 1. Stitches 2. Fonts 3. Designs 4. Files & Folders 5. Quick help 13 14 15 16 7 17 9 10 8 Parts of Files & Folders 6. Load Àle 7.
File formats Your machine can load the following Àle formats: • .SHV, .DHV, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .10* and .DST (embroidery Àles) • .SPX (stitch Àles) • .SFX (stitch font Àles) • .VF3 (embroidery font Àles) • .TXT and .HTM/HTML-Àles Design Àle Embroidery font Àle Stitch Àle Note: If the Àle type or Àle version is not supported by your machine, or the Àle is damaged, it is shown in the selection area as an unrecognized Àle.
Personal designs (13) Store design Àles in Personal designs (13). You cannot create folders in the Personal designs folder. 13 14 15 16 17 Personal fonts (14) Store embroidery font Àles in Personal fonts (14). Stored fonts are shown both in fonts (2) and in shortcut to Personal fonts (14). You cannot create folders in the Personal fonts folder. Personal Àles (15) Fill Personal Àles (15) with designs, fonts, your customized designs, stitch programs, text Àles or any Àle that you want to store.
6 Load a Àle To load a Àle, touch load (6) or long touch the Àle. It will be loaded to the appropriate window. If you want to open several designs at one time, click on the ones you want to open. Long touch on the last one. All the designs will open in Embroidery edit. 9 Open a folder To open a folder in Files & Folders, long touch the folder. The contents of the folder will be displayed in the center window.
Organize Create a new folder (18) Touch the create new folder icon (18) to create a new folder. A pop-up opens where you can enter a name for your folder. Move a Àle or folder Use cut (19) and paste (21) to move a Àle or folder to another place. Select the Àle or folder, then touch cut. Open the folder where you want to place the Àle or folder. Touch paste. The Àle or folder is now stored here and is removed from the folder where it was cut from.
Common Files & Folders pop-ups Delete Àle or folder Your machine will always ask you to conÀrm when you have selected to delete a Àle or folder. This prevents you from deleting anything by mistake. Could not delete Àle or folder You cannot delete Àles or folders from CDs or from other write protected media. The folder already exists You cannot create a new folder with the same name as another folder on the same level. Create your folder elsewhere or enter a different name for the folder.
System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving Àles or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Files & Folders Invalid Àle type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font Àles can be stored in Personal fonts. Select the proper folder to store in.
11 Maintenance
Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Note: Use of cleaners or solvents on the machine can cause damage to the plexifront. Clean only with a soft dry cloth. Wipe the PFAFF® DSFBUJWF Color Touch Screen with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs by pressing presser foot up and extra lift.
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 a correct spool cap used? Is the best spool pin position used? Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual thread spool. Try a different spool pin position (vertical or horizontal). Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the needle plate. Bobbin thread breaks Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread. Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the needle plate.
INDEX 1/4” quilting foot with IDT™ system .......................... 1:11 3-dimensional view.................................................... 8:9, 9:5 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD ....... 1:10 5D™ Embroidery Software ........................................... 2:12 5D™ Organizer ........................................................... 2:12, 3:10 5D™ QuickFont ................................................................... 2:12 Computer Connection ........................................
Cut jump stitches............................................................. 3:10 Cut position........................................................................ 9:6 D Darning ............................................................................. 4:18 Decorative stitches .......................................................... 1:15 Delete .................................................................................. 8:6 Delete a Àle or folder ...........................................
Included accessories ....................................................... 1:10 Included hoops ................................................................ 1:10 Info menu ......................................................................... 3:13 Insert a new stitch point ................................................... 6:4 Insert a stitch or letter ....................................................... 5:3 Inserting the bobbin ..........................................................
Sequencing .............................................................................. 5:8 Sewing ................................................................................... 4:23 Stitch Creator .......................................................................... 6:8 Position hoop ..................................................................... 9:7 Position of the marked stitch point ................................ 6:6 Power cord .......................................................
Special sewing techniques ............................................. 4:21 Speed control ............................................................ 4:11, 9:6 Spool cap ............................................................................ 2:4 Spool caps.................................................................. 1:9, 1:10 Spool pin............................................................................. 1:9 Spool pin, auxiliary ...........................................................
You have purchased a modern, updatable sewing and embroidery machine. As we regularly release software updates, it is possible that there may be some differences between the machine software and the software described in the owner’s manual. Consult your local authorized PFAFF® dealer, and be sure to visit our website at www.pfaff.com for the latest updates of both the software and the Owner’s Manual.
% Embroidery Machine Communication CD (For personal computer. See page 2:12) Installation code: 8200 Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.
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