creative Owner’s manual ™
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock: • A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
Congratulations! Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® creative vision™. 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.
3 Table of contents 1 Introduction Machine overview PFAFF® HD screen 1:7 1:8 Front side ...................................................................... 1:8 Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9 Top parts ....................................................................... 1:9 Accessory tray .............................................................. 1:9 Parts of the embroidery unit ....................................
Sequencing 5:1 Sequencing - overview 5:2 Option bar 5:4 Sewing a sequence Important sequencing information Common sequencing pop-ups 5:5 5:6 5:6 Create a sequence ........................................................ 5:3 Save options ................................................................. 5:4 Sequence commands ................................................... 5:4 Directional stitches ...................................................... 5:5 Horizontal preview .....................
9 Embroidery mode - stitch-out 9:1 To enter embroidery stitch-out.................................. 9:2 Embroidery stitch-out - overview 9:2 Option bar 9:6 Crosshair ....................................................................... 9:3 Color list........................................................................ 9:3 Zoom ............................................................................. 9:3 Embroidery information ............................................ 9:4 Current stitch .
Introduction
Machine overview 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 26 27 Introduction 28 29 17 16 15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 13 12 5 30 11 31 32 Front side 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Rear side 33 33. Handle 34. IDT 35. Embroidery unit connection socket 34 35 Top parts 36 37 38 39 47 46 Accessory tray 48 The accessory trays feature special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles and other accessories. Store the accessories in the tray so they are easily accessible. 48. Space for accessories 49. Removable tray for presser feet 50. Removable bobbin holder 49 50 40 41 42 45 44 43 Introduction 36.
Parts of the embroidery unit (type BE15) 51. Embroidery unit release button 52. Level adjusting feet 53. Embroidery accesssory tray 54. Embroidery unit socket 55. Embroidery hoop connection assembly 56. Embroidery arm 52 51 56 55 52 54 53 57 Introduction Included accessories Accessories 57. Stylus 58. Thread net 59. Edge guide 60. Felt pad 61. USB Embroidery stick 62. Screwdriver 63. Seam ripper 64. Brush 65. Spool cap, large (2) 66. Spool cap, medium 67. Spool cap, small 68. Multi-purpose tool 69.
Presser feet Presser foot 0A Presser foot 1A Presser foot 2A Presser foot 3 Presser foot 4 Presser foot 5A Sensormatic buttonhole foot When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button size that has been entered into the machine. Presser foot 5M Manual buttonhole foot This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the markings on the foot to position the garment edge. The Ànger on the back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonhole.
Stitch overview Utility stitches Introduction Stitch 1:12 Stitch number Name Description For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions. 1.1.1 Straight stitch 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 Light knit fabric patching Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step, patch, hem. 1.2.
Introduction 1:14 1.3.5 Rounded buttonhole with crosswise tack Buttonhole for garments. 1.3.6 Eyelet buttonhole with pointed tack Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole. 1.3.7 Eyelet buttonhole with lengthwise tack Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. 1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. 1.3.9 Decorative buttonhole with triangle tack Decorative buttonhole. 1.3.10 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics. 1.3.
Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. 1.4.6 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. 1.5.1 Programmable darning stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric. 1.5.2 Programmable reinforced darning stitch Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric. 1.5.3 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets. 1.5.4 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. 1.5.5 Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. 1.5.
Introduction Decorative stitches 2.1 Quilt stitches - Handlook stitches 2.2 Quilt stitches - Antique quilt stitches 2.3 Quilt stitches - Stippling 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.
3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.4 Needle art stitches - Smocking stitches 4.2 Decorative stitches - Satin stitches 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and Áowers 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and Áowers 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches Introduction 4.
Introduction 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.6 Decorative stitches - Bows and hearts 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 5.
5.3 Maxi stitches - Art stitches 5.4 Maxi stitches - Fun stitches 5.5 Maxi stitches - Stippling stitches 5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram) 5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram) 6.1 Sewing techniques - Candlewicking 6.2 Sewing techniques - Specialty feet stitches Introduction 5.
6.3 Sewing techniques - Handlook quilt stitches 6.4 Sewing techniques - Embroidery hoop stitches Introduction 6.
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.
Custom LED lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminates shadows. You can adjust the intensity and color temperature of the light in the Settings menu, see chapter 3. Free arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left. To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back to front as shown.
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. Preparations Horizontal position Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool pin.
Threading the machine C Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and Àt a spool cap of the right size. 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. Then pull the thread underneath the bobbin thread guide (B) on the pre-tension disc (C). 3. Thread down through the right-hand threading slot and then upwards through the left-hand threading slot. 4.
Preparations Threading for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and Àt a spool cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap and a felt pad. Place the second thread on the spool pin. 2. Pull the threads into the thread guide by pulling them from the front to the back (A). Make sure the threads click into place.
Bobbin winding B C Winding from horizontal position 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. 2. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool. 3. Place the thread into the thread guide (A) from front to back. Pull the thread counter-clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and then through the bobbin thread guides (C) at the rear.
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. The needle thread (blue) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Pull the bobbin thread (red) counter-clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and through the bobbin thread guides (C). Then follow step 4 and 5 on the previous page. B C Preparations A Inserting the bobbin 1. 2. 3. 4.
IDT (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative vision™ sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is fed precisely. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of the seam. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics.
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.
Changing the needle 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. Loosen the needle screw. Remove the needle. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the Áat side away from you until it will go no further. Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go. Lowering feed dogs Preparations Your machine automatically raises or lowers the feed dogs depending on the stitch you have selected.
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. Preparations Connect to and remove from USB port Insert the USB embroidery stick or other devices in the upper port.
5D™ Embroidery Software Computer Connection The Embroidery Machine Communication module is automatically installed. This is required to use the Send To features in any 5D™ Embroidery System module, and Send Multiple in 5D™ Organizer. 5D™ QuickFont Create font Àles (.vf3) for your PFAFF® creative vision™ embroidery machine from most TrueType® or OpenType® fonts on your computer. 5D™ Organizer Find your designs and pictures easily.
Preparations 8. You may now connect your embroidery machine to your computer. A message will appear and you will be informed when your embroidery machine is ready to be used. Windows® XP 6. From the main menu of your CD, click the Install Drivers option for Windows® XP. Drivers are only available for 32-bit Windows® XP. 7. During the installation process, if existing drivers are found, you will be informed that drivers have been removed and that the computer must be restarted.
D E F B G H I J C A Buttons and icons Reverse indicator (B) The reverse indicator will be lit when pressing the reverse button to sew in reverse. It is also lit while sewing permanent reverse. Action indicator (C) The action indicator is lit to indicate that an action is to be done, for example performing tapering. The icon stays lit until the action is done. Presser foot up and extra lift toggle (D) Raises the presser foot and needle to the up position.
D E F B C Preparations A Stitch restart (I) When having stopped sewing in the middle of a stitch, press restart to start sewing at the beginning of the stitch again without having to reset any special settings you have made. If pressing the stitch restart button while sewing, the stitch will be Ànished and the machine will then stop. You can also use stitch restart to go back to the beginning of an embroidery. Needle up/down (J) Press this button to move the needle up or down.
PFAFF® HD screen
PFAFF® HD screen Your machine features a PFAFF® HD 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 entered will have its own color, to make it easier to use the machine. Pfaff HD screen Start view When turned on, a welcome screen is shown Àrst, then the sewing mode.
Use the task bar Toggle between the sewing mode and the embroidery mode by using the toggle icon (1). The icon for the active mode is highlighted and enlarged. To activate any function, touch the icon on the task bar. When a function is activated, the icon will be selected and you can make your adjustments. When you are Ànished, close the view by touching the icon again. When you want to move from embroidery edit to embroidery stitch-out, just touch the embroidery toggle icon (8).
Selection menu Pfaff HD screen 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. Selection menu - overview 1. Selection bar a) Stitches b) Fonts c) Designs d) Files & Folders 2.
Selecting a font Stitch fonts are indicated with a grey background and embroidery fonts have a pink background. Select a font by touching it. Use the scroll bar to see additional fonts. When an embroidery font is selected, the embroidery text editor will open automatically. You can select different sizes for each font. Note: Embroidery fonts are only visible if the embroidery mode is active and neither sequencing nor Stitch Creator is active. Selecting a design Select an embroidery design by touching it.
Embroidery text editor Pfaff HD screen Used to create or adjust text written by embroidery fonts. 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 task bar. 3:6 Embroidery stitch-out To embroider your design, change from embroidery edit to embroidery stitch-out by touching the embroidery toggle 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. Stitch Creator allows you to create your own 9mm stitch or edit built in stitches. Add, delete, move and adjust your stitch right on screen.
Settings menu In the Settings menu, you can override automatic settings and make manual adjustments to the machine settings (A), sound settings (B) and screen and light 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. Machine settings (A) Pfaff HD screen Owner’s name Touch the icon to get a pop-up where you can enter your name. Twin needle Touch the icon to open a list for twin needle width selections.
AutoSave current state When AutoSave current state is selected, the machine will save current state periodically while embroidering and also when you stop embroidering. The information about the embroidery will be saved even after switching the machine off. Note: If AutoSave current state is selected it can take longer to go from Embroidery edit to Embroidery stitch-out. Timer Displays the total sewing and embroidery time of your machine. Touch the icon to reset the timer.
Pfaff HD screen Sensormatic free-motion Activate to set the machine in Sensormatic freemotion mode for presser foot 6A. The feed dogs will lower automatically. When sewing free-motion at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the stitch plate while the stitch is being formed. At higher speed, the presser foot Áoats over the fabric while sewing. The fabric must be moved manually.
Sound settings (B) You can change the sound settings on your machine for different situations. First select from the list (G) which sound event you want to change. Then select the sound (H) you want to play by touching the button. You will be able to hear the sound when you touch the sound button. Each event can have a different sound. Audio repeat When active, the signal for some warning or attention pop-ups is repeated in intervals until it is cancelled.
Screen and light settings (C) Language Touch the icon to view the available languages. Select your desired language from the list by touching it. Calibrate When touching the icons on the screen, the screen might need a calibration to adjust to your touch. Touch the calibrate icon to open a special screen for PFAFF® HD screen calibration. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate. Pfaff HD screen Lock screen If needed, you can easily lock the screen while sewing or embroidering.
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 (J), index (K), personal info (L) and notes (M). 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.
3:14 Pfaff HD screen
Sewing mode
Sewing mode In sewing mode view you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. You can also go to Stitch Creator and to sequencing to create your own stitches and sequences. Your selected stitch will be shown in full scale in the stitch Àeld. The recommendations and machine settings will be shown at the top. Sewing mode Sewing mode - overview 1. Sewing recommendations 2. Machine settings 3. Stitch selection area 4. Scroll bar (Scroll through stitch categories) 5. Selected stitch number 6. Stitch Àeld 7.
Select a stitch 3 To select a stitch, touch the actual stitch in the stitch selection area (3). You can scroll through the list of stitches, using the scroll bar on the right hand side. The number of the actual subcategory is shown below the scroll bar (4). You can also select a stitch from the selection menu. Sewing recommendations (1) Shows recommendations for the actual selected stitch.
Option bar Save options (16) Select where to save your stitch, open the different save options under save (16). 16a Sewing mode Save personal default stitch (16a) Select your stitch and then touch this icon (16a) to conÀrm your default stitch. This stitch will now be selected when you turn on your machine. 4:4 Save to Personal menu (16b) To save a stitch into your Personal menu, touch the save options icon (16) and select save to Personal menu (16b). A new window will open.
Save to Personal Àles (16c) To save a stitch into your Personal Àles, touch the save icon (16) and select save to Personal Àles (16c). The icon will open a new window where you can select where to save your stitch. You can save either to a folder in your Personal Àles or to an approved external device. Tie-off options (17) 17a 17b 17c 17 Sewing mode These options let you program tie-offs both at the beginning and the end, and thread snips at the end of the stitch.
Speed control (18) 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 the speed limit you would like by sliding the button right or left and 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.
Single stitch program (B) Activate the single stitch program by touching the icon (B). When selecting the single stitch program, you decide how many repetitions of the stitch you want to sew. Set the number of repetitions using the icons on the right (E). The number of repetitions chosen are shown between the + and - icons. The estimated length of the repetitions is shown in the preview Àeld (D). The machine will stop automatically when the repetitions are sewn.
Balance (20) When sewing on special fabrics or doing a special technique, the balance may need to be adjusted. Start by sewing a stitch on a piece of scrap fabric. Touch the balance icon on the option bar to open the balance window. Balance the stitch, using the + and - icons (G). Use the pan icons (F) to see the whole stitch. Change the picture on the screen to match your sewn sample. When you sew again, the balance will be corrected. Buttonholes can also be balanced.
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 (14) 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. 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. Stitch density + Stitch density - Sewing mode Thread tension (15) Touch + to increase, and - to decrease the needle thread tension.
Button stitch repetition (24) Touch + to increase and - to decrease the number of stitch repetitions to be sewn, when sewing on a button. 24 Sequence start position (9) Sewing mode When sewing a sequence it is possible to start sewing anywhere in the sequence. Use the arrows (9) to step through the sequence.
Sewing techniques These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. 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. Sewing mode Buttonholes Buttonholes are found in category 1, subcategory 1.3 in the selection menu.
Sensormatic buttonhole When you sew a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot, adjust the slit length (23) so that it is slightly larger than the size of the button. You can measure your button using the button ruler on the lid. Set the slit length and make sure that the red arrow line up with the marking on the foot. Start sewing by pressing the foot control or start/stop button. The buttonhole will be completed automatically and the threads are cut.
Sewing mode Corded buttonhole Corded buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads are more stable, durable and have a professional appearance. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread. 1. Place the center of a length of gimp thread over the metal bar extending from the center back of the sensormatic buttonhole foot 5A. Pass the thread ends under the foot and pull up into the right and left guides on the front of the presser foot. 2. Snap on the sensormatic buttonhole foot 5A.
Sewing hems in heavy fabric When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue jeans hem, the presser foot can tip as the machine climbs over the seam. Use the multi purpose tool to balance the height of the presser foot as you sew. One side of the tool is thicker than the other. Use the side that suits the thickness of the seam best. Handlook quilting Sewing mode A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. 1.
Elastic blindhem stitch The elastic blind stitch number 1.1.17 is especially suitable for stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in the stitch lets the stitch stretch. The hem is Ànished and sewn at the same time. There is no need to Ànish the raw edge Àrst on most knits. Sewing mode 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.
Special sewing techniques The 6th stitch category includes special sewing technique stitches like candlewicking, pearl stitches, edge stitches and four direction sewing. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated by the optional presser foot icon (A). Note: Touch Quick help (D) and then touch the presser foot icon (A) to Ànd out which special presser foot is required for the selected stitch.
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. Sewing mode Check needle thread The machine stops automatically if the needle thread runs out or breaks.
Sequencing
Sequencing In sequencing, you are creating and adjusting 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 Sequencing - overview 1. Approximate length of sequence 2. Stitch selection area 3.
Create a sequence The active position is marked by a cursor and the selected stitch or letter will be marked in red. Inserted stitches will be placed at the cursor position. Only the selected stitch can be adjusted. Move the cursor through the sequence using the arrows (10). Between the arrows the number of the actual stitch will be shown next to the total number of stitches in the sequence. Open the selection menu to load a stitch font. Select the desired font.
Option bar Save options (15) You can save your sequence to a personal menu (15a) or to personal Àles (15b). 15a 15b 16b 16c 15 Sequencing Sequence commands (16) 5:4 You can insert tie-offs, stop and thread snips commands into the sequence. These commands will be included in the sequence and will always be performed when sewing it. Use the tie-off command (16a) if you want a secure tie-off. You can insert the tie-off commands anywhere in the sequence.
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. Directional stitches are straight stitches with a length of approximately 1mm and can be used in 16 different directions. Open the directional stitches pop-up. The selected angle will be indicated in red (A) in the directional Àeld (B). The angle will also be shown on the popup (C).
Important sequencing information Sequencing can be used in either sewing mode or embroidery mode. A sequence created when embroidery mode is active will become an embroidery design when saved and cannot be sewn as a stitch in sewing mode. Sequencing To save a sequence If sewing mode is active, you can save your sequence both in personal menu (A) and personal Àles (B). If embroidery mode is active, your sequence will be loaded to embroidery edit, and can only be saved as a design (C).
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 built-in 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.
DeÀnition of a stitch point A stitch point is the point where the needle goes through the fabric. Stitches are connected by stitch points. A marked stitch point is indicated by a Àlled square, a selected stitch point is indicated by an outlined square. Delete selected stitch point (4) If you want to delete a single stitch point, select the stitch point and touch the delete icon. If more than one stitch point is selected, they will all be deleted when touching the delete icon.
Zoom (10) When using the zoom icons, the focus will be on the marked stitch point. The distance between the grid lines equals 1mm on the fabric. If you zoom in on the stitch Àeld, thinner grid lines will appear. The distance between these lines equals 0.5mm. If zooming out, only the edge lines of the stitch Àeld will be visible. Select stitches/stitch points To select a stitch point, just touch it on screen with your stylus.
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).
Important Stitch Creator information Stitch Creator can be used in either sewing mode or embroidery mode. A stitch created when embroidery mode is active will become an embroidery design when saved, and cannot be sewn as a stitch in sewing mode. To save a stitch If sewing mode is active, you can save your stitch both in personal menu (A) and personal Àles (B). If embroidery mode is active, your stitch will be loaded to embroidery edit, and can only be saved as a design (C).
Embroidery preparations
B F A E B D C Embroidery Mode - Preparations Embroidery unit overview (type BE15) A Embroidery unit release button B Level adjusting feet C Embroidery unit accessory tray D Embroidery unit socket E Embroidery hoop connection assembly F Embroidery arm Note: A smaller embroidery unit, 260x200mm, is available to purchase at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Embroidery unit accessory tray Use the tray in the embroidery unit to store accessories used for embroidering.
creative vision™ Embroidery collection Page through the creative vision™ Embroidery collection for designs and fonts. The design number, stitch count (number of stitches in the design) and the design size are displayed next to each design. The suggested thread colors for each color number are shown. Connect the embroidery unit Embroidery Mode - Preparations There is a covered socket behind the free-arm, see picture. The cover will open automatically when connecting the embroidery unit. 1.
Embroidery Mode - Preparations To hoop the fabric 7:4 For the best embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric. When hooping stabilizer and fabric make sure that they are smooth and securely hooped. 1. Open the quick release (A) on the outer hoop. Remove the inner hoop. Place the outer hoop on a Àrm Áat surface with the screw on the lower right. There is a small arrow in the center of the lower edge of the hoop which will line up with a small arrow on the inner hoop. 2.
Getting started embroidering After attaching the embroidery unit and embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with lightweight bobbin thread. Note: Make sure that the IDT is disengaged. 2. Hoop a piece of fabric and slide on the hoop. 3. Open selection menu (A) to select a design. Touch it once to load to embroidery edit. 4. The machine automatically switches to embroidery edit. The design is placed in the center of the hoop. Embroidery Mode - Preparations 1. B 5. 6.
Embroidery Mode - Preparations 7:6 7. 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. 8. After stitching a few stitches, the machine stops and a pop-up 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.
Embroidery mode edit
Embroidery 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 mode - edit Embroidery edit - overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Load a font Text can be created both with embroidery fonts and stitch fonts. Load a font by selecting fonts (B) from the selection bar and touch your desired font on the screen. Embroidery fonts are indicated by a pink background. The font will be loaded into embroidery text editor. Stitch fonts are indicated by a grey background. The font will be loaded to sequencing. The text created will then be loaded into embroidery edit.
Embroidery mode - edit Zoom Use the + and - icons to zoom in or out in the embroidery Àeld. Touch the zoom icon (A) to open a list of zoom options. Zoom to box (B) lets you decide how much and where to zoom in the embroidery area. First, select zoom to box in the pop-up. The zoom icon starts Áashing, indicating that zoom to box is active. In the embroidery Àeld on the PFAFF® HD screen, touch and drag with your stylus to deÀne the area to be zoomed. Zoom to box will then be deactivated.
Select design(s) When loading designs into embroidery edit, the last loaded design is selected by default. There are two ways to select another design. Either touch it on the screen or step through the designs using the arrows (4). The selected design is outlined in red. 4 5 Embroidery mode - edit Multi-select (3) If you have loaded several designs and want to make adjustments to some of them, you can use multi-select.
Adjustments Delete (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. Long touch the delete icon to delete all. A pop-up window for conÀrmation will appear. Embroidery mode - edit Duplicate (8) 8:6 Touch the duplicate icon to make a copy of the selected design(s).
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 (17) to Àne tune. 13 18 17 Move (13) When move is active, you can move the design(s) anywhere in the embroidery Àeld.
Option bar 19 Save design (19) Embroidery mode - edit Touch the save design icon (19) 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 Àles (A) or personal designs (B) for quick and easy access. You can also save to a connected external device (C). Touch the icons (A, B, or C) to select where to save. Touch the list view icon (D) to show the Àles in the current folder listed in alphabetical order.
More options (20) 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 Background color (B) Touch the background color icon (B) to change the active background color in the embroidery Àeld.
Select hoop (21) Embroidery mode - edit To select the correct hoop size, touch the hoop selection icon (21). A pop-up will appear with the hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized PFAFF® dealer. After selecting your hoop size, the pop-up will close automatically. Note: Hoops that can only be used with the 350x360 size embroidery unit are indicated with a darker background. Thread color edit (22) In thread color edit you can edit the colors in your design.
Shaping (23) 23 Shaping is a unique way to use your beautiful 9mm stitches, sequences or even embroidery designs to form new shapes. Shaping overview A Select shape B Zoom C Delete/Duplicate last object D Select control points E Select spacing F Select line positioning G Select side positioning H Select design angle I Control points J Baseline Note: Duplicate and delete icons are not visible when shaping an embroidery text.
Embroidery mode - edit DeÀnition of a control point A control point is a point affecting the selected shape. Each shape is built by several control points. Together they deÀne what the shape will look like. A selected control point is marked with a Àlled square (K). An unselected control point is marked with an outlined square (L). All control points are visible when you are editing the points. By adjusting the control points, the selected shape can be changed with unlimited possibilites.
Select line positioning (F) Touch the select shape line positioning icon (F) to open a pop-up. You can choose to place the objects on the top of the baseline, or on the baseline or under the baseline. The selected positioning will affect all objects on the shape. Select design angle (H) Decide how to align the objects on the baseline. Touch the select design angle icon (H) to toggle between objects placed parallel to the baseline or to keep the current angle. The setting affects all objects on the shape.
Shaping - example 1. In embroidery mode, open the selection menu and select design 052.vp3 to load to embroidery edit. Open the selection menu again and load 056.vp3. Center 056.vp3 by touching the wheel center icon when the touch function - move is active. 2. Select 052.vp3. Open Shaping. 3. Select the clockwise circle in the list (A). Embroidery mode - edit A 4. Select the touch function - scale. Either touch and drag on the screen, or use the arrows in the wheel to decrease the size to 57x57mm.
Automatic stitch building - example 1. In embroidery mode, go to sequencing and then open the selection menu. Select the decorative stitch 4.5.21. 2. Duplicate the stitch and mirror the copy side to side. Close sequencing to load to embroidery edit. Set hoop size to 360x200. Open Shaping. Select the line shape in the list (A). 5. Select the touch function - rotate. Touch the wheel center icon once to turn 90 degrees. Add two copies by touching the duplicate last (+) icon (C).
Embroidery stitch editor (24) Embroidery mode - edit 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.
F A Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery stitch editor - example 1. Enter embroidery edit. 2. To create a sequence, open sequencing by touching the icon on the task bar (F). Select stitch number 4.3.30, then 4.3.17, 4.2.2, 4.3.17. Mirror the last inserted stitch end to end. Insert stitch 4.3.26, 4.3.17, 4.2.2, 4.3.17. Mirror the last inserted stitch and Ànally add stitch 4.3.30. 3. Close sequencing by touching the icon on the task bar. The sequence is loaded to embroidery edit. 4.
Resize (25) Resize can reduce an embroidery design up to Àve times smaller than the original design or increase it up to eight times larger than the original design. The machine recalculates the number of stitches in the design so that the original stitch density remains. Note: To reduce or increase the size less than 20%, use scale touch function. 25 A Embroidery mode - edit Resize adjustments Select the design you want to resize. Open the resize window (25).
Important resize information Since designs are digitized for a speciÀc design size, it is important to consider the following information about resize. Always embroider a test sample of your resized design before embroidering on a project. • • • • • • When repeating resize on a design that has been resized but that has not yet been saved, it will always go back to the original design for a new resizing. This is to ensure the best possible stitch quality.
Embroidery text editor To open embroidery text editor Embroidery text editor opens automatically when you are selecting an embroidery font in the selection menu. 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 (A) on the task bar. Note: If the text is created of stitch fonts, sequencing will be opened instead of embroidery text editor.
Change font You can change the font and size of the text by touching the change font icon (E). The change font pop-up will show all available embroidery fonts. You can select different sizes for each font. When changing the font, all inserted letters in the embroidery font editor window will change to the new font. E G Embroidery mode - edit Load a font from another location To load a font from personal fonts or an external device, touch the load font icon (G) at the bottom in the change font pop-up.
Embroidery edit pop-ups Delete selected designs? Your machine will ask you to conÀrm when you have selected to delete more than one design. Embroidery mode - edit Delete all designs? Your machine will ask you to conÀrm when you have selected to delete all designs or when using delete long touch. Design is too complex If the design is too complex, the resize process will not start when you touch OK to close the resize window. Reduce the size and try again, or use the 5D™ software.
There might not be enough disk space to save current state If the available memory of the machine is low you might not be able to save current state while embroidering. Touch OK to continue to Embroidery Stitch-out or touch Cancel to go back to Embroidery Edit and clear some memory in Files & Folders before starting to embroider. Exceeded maximum number of stitches The design combination you are trying to make contains too many stitches. Your design combination can have up to approximately 500.000 stitches.
8:24 Embroidery mode - edit
Embroidery mode stitch-out
To enter embroidery stitch-out A To embroider your design(s), enter embroidery stitch-out by touching the embroidery toggle icon (A) on the task bar. The embroidery unit needs to be connected and the machine enters embroidery stitch-out. Functions used when embroidering a design are now shown. Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery stitch-out - overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
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 .
Embroidery information (E, F, G) The current stitch in the design or combination is shown next to the picture (E). The number after the slash shows the total number of stitches in the design or combination. The current stitch in the current color block is shown next to the picture (F). The number after the slash shows the total number of stitches in the current color block. An estimation of the embroidery time for the current color block is shown next to the picture (G).
Basting (7) Color block sort (8) To sort the color blocks before embroidering, just touch the color block sort icon. The color block sort will reduce the number of thread color changes. If any color overlaps, the color order will remain the same, even after sorting. The function will also recognize if a turnable hoop is used. The two sides will be sorted individually. The number of color blocks will not change, i.e. the blocks with the same color will not be merged to one block.
Option bar More options (10) Embroidery mode - stitch-out Background color (A) Touch the background color icon (A) to change the active background color in the embroidery Àeld. A window will appear where you can select from 64 different colors. Background fabric (B) Touch the background fabric icon (B) to activate/ deactivate the background fabric. When activated, a fabric texture will be shown in the embroidery Àeld. To change the color of the fabric, use the background color icon (A).
Speed control (11) This function enables you to easily reduce the maximum embroidery 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 the speed limit you would like by sliding the button right or left and 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.
Precise positioning (13) Embroidery mode - stitch-out 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.
Zoom to needle (J) Precise positioning is easy to use with the new zoom to needle option. Touch the zoom to needle icon (J) to pan to the current needle position and zoom in as much as possible on the screen. You can position the locking and matching point exactly where you want them. Disable needle warning (K) Check allow lower needle icon (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.
Precise positioning - example When adding one design to one previously embroidered, precise positioning is very useful. 1. Choose one of the corners to be the locking point (A). Either move the locking point using touch function - move on the screen or the wheel. I A Embroidery mode - stitch-out 2. 3. Select the next function, position hoop (B), to move the locking point to the right position in the hoop. Move the locking point to the upper left corner of the embroidered design.
Common embroidery stitch-out pop-ups Embroidery unit calibration When the embroidery unit is attached, a popup asks you to slide off the hoop and clear the machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. You will also be reminded to snap on the embroidery presser foot 6A. Note: It is very important to remove the hoop, otherwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating. Bobbin empty When the bobbin is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the screen.
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. Embroidery mode - stitch-out Cut thread end After changing the thread, the machine will sew a few stitches and then stop so you can cut the thread end. Embroidery is Ànished - clear screen When the embroidery is Ànished, the machine will ask you if you want to clear the screen.
Files & Folders
Files & Folders - overview Files & Folders Parts of the selection bar 1. Stitches 2. Fonts 3. Designs 4. Files & Folders 5. Quick help Parts of Files & Folders 6. Load Àle 7. Close and return to previous view 8. Search path 9. Move up one folder level 10. List view 11. Selection area 12. Scroll bar 13. ”Personal Àles” folder 14. ”Personal fonts” folder 15. ”Personal designs” folder 16. External devices (only visible when a device is connected) 17. Create new folder 18. Rename Àle or folder 19. Cut 20.
Available memory The built-in memory can store designs, fonts, stitches and other Àles. To check how much memory is still available in the built-in memory, touch Quick help (5) and then touch either Personal Àles (13), Personal fonts (14) or Personal designs (15). A pop-up shows how much memory is available. 6 10 8 Browse Files & Folders 13 14 15 16 List view (10) Touch the list view icon (10) to show the Àles in the current folder listed in alphabetical order.
Personal designs (15) Store design Àles in Personal designs (15). You cannot create folders in the Personal designs folder. Designs that come with your machine are shown both in designs (3) and in shortcut to Personal designs (15). 15 Files & Folders 1 2 3 4 3 4 External Device (16) The external device icon is only active when a device is connected to the USB port. Touch external Device (16) to display all connected devices.
Load a Àle To load a Àle, touch load (6) or long touch the Àle. It will be loaded to the appropriate window. Open a folder To open a folder in Files & Folders, long touch the folder. The content of the folder will be displayed in the center window. 6 9 11 Folder structure (8) Touch the area of the search path Àeld (8) to open a drop down window that shows the folder levels down to the current folder. Work your way back through the levels by touching a folder at another level.
Organize Create a new folder (17) Touch the create new folder icon (17) to create a new folder. A pop-up opens where you can enter a name for your folder. Rename a Àle or folder (18) To change the name of a folder, touch the folder then touch the rename icon. A pop-up opens where you can enter the new name. Files & Folders 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.
Common Files & Folders pop-ups Audio preview application You can listen to a sound when browsing Files & Folders. Sound Àles can be saved in Personal Àles. When selecting a sound Àle in Files & Folders, it will open in the audio preview application. Touch the start icon to play the sound. Note: You can only play PCM encoded WAVE-Àles. For optimal result the Àle should be 8-bit mono. The machine will not support compressed sound Àles.
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. Defragmentation To optimize the sewing machines performance you sometimes need to do a defragmentation. When that needs to be done a pop-up message appears.
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® HD screen with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Maintenance 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? Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual thread spool. Try a different spool pin position (vertical or horizontal). Change the stitch plate. Bobbin thread breaks Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread. Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Change the stitch plate.
Index 3-dimensional view........................................... 8:9, 9:6 5D™ Embroidery Software .................................. 2:13 5D™ Organizer....................................................... 2:13 5D™ QuickFont ...................................................... 2:13 A B Background color .............................................. 8:9, 9:6 Background fabric ............................................. 8:9, 9:6 Balance ..............................................................
Delete a stitch or letter ............................................. 5:3 Delete/Duplicate last object ................................. 8:11 Delete Àle or folder ................................................ 10:7 Delete selected designs? ........................................ 8:22 Delete selected stitch point ..................................... 6:3 Denim needle .......................................................... 2:10 Design is too complex............................................
M Machine overview.................................................... 1:8 Machine settings................................................ 3:8, 4:3 Main functions in task bar ..................................... 3:2 Main parts ................................................................. 3:2 Manual buttonhole................................................. 4:13 Mirroring ............................................................ 4:8, 8:6 Mirroring end to end .......................................
Index Selecting a design ..................................................... 3:5 Selecting a font ......................................................... 3:5 Selecting a stitch ....................................................... 3:4 Selection menu ......................................................... 3:4 Select line positioning............................................ 8:13 Select shape ............................................................. 8:11 Select side positioning ................
U Universal needle..................................................... 2:10 Unpacking ................................................................. 2:2 Update via USB embroidery stick ....................... 2:14 Updating instructions............................................ 2:14 USB embroidery stick ............................................ 2:12 USB ports ................................................................. 2:12 User deÀned sound ................................................
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