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 .
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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.
52 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 51 56 55 52 54 53 57 58 59 60 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.
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 finger 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 flowers 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and flowers 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.
