expression 2026 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.
Modern, uncomplicated Sewing by push-button control Congratulations! You have purchased a highquality product that offers unique advantages. It features the very latest in design and technology, and this instruction book is just as uncomplicated as your PFAFF sewing machine. If you now take time enough to study the instruction book, nothing can go wrong. After all, this is the only way to learn all the things the machine can do, and to make full use of them.
Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 3 Sewing functions Accessories 1:4-1:5 Stitch selection 3:2 Stitch table 1:6-1:8 Altering pattern sizes 3:2 Altering the stitch width/needle position 3:3 2 Technical section Parts of the sewing machine 3:3, 3:4 Carrying case 2:4 Altering the pattern length/stitch density 3:4 Lid with stitch chart 2:4 Balance 3:5 Electrical connection 2:5 Reverse sewing button 3:5 Voltage switch 2:5 Pattern mirror button 3:6 Accessories 2:6 “Lock”
Introduction 5 Buttonholes 7 Maintenance General notes on buttonholes 5:2 Changing the needle plate 7:2 Inserting the buttonhole guide 5:2 Cleaning 7:2 Inserting the buttonhole foot 5:2 Changing the sewing lamp 7:3 Fully automatic buttonhole 5:3 Sewing problems and their solutions 7:4-7:5 Index 7:6-7:8 Semi-automatic buttonhole/ manual Ànish 5:3-5:4 Manual buttonhole 5:5 Buttonholes with gimp thread 5:6 Tips for a perfect buttonhole 5:7 6 Decorative sewing/ Specialty techniques
Introduction Presser feet (standard accessories) For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer.
Introduction Edge Guide/Quilting Guide 820251-096 Buttonhole Guide 820294-096 Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer 820292-096 Second spool holder 93-033 063-44/000 Seam ripper 99-053 016-91/000 Brush 93-847 979-91/000 4 1 2 5 1 Needle box 48-020 804-32/000 2 Felt pad 93-033 064-05/000 3 Bobbins 412 76 79-01 4-6 Spool cap 4. 93-035 050-44/000 5. 93-036 048-44/000 6.
Introduction Utility stitches expression 2026 1 Stitch No. 1:6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 11 Description Application Width up to mm 1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 13 needle positions available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers. - 2 Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as trousers, under arm seams or decorative topstitching. With 13 needle positions.
Introduction Utility stitches expression 2026 12 Stitch No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Description Application Width up to mm 12 Zigzag stitch - Right/Left needle position For applique, couching over cords and creating eyelets. 6 13 Lightning stretch stitch For joining light weight stretch fabrics and decorative embellishment. 1 14 Decorative elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as leathers and terry cloth.
Introduction Decorative stitches expression 2026 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 1:8 41 42 43 44 45 46
Technical section
Technical section Parts of the sewing machine -/+ button A (stitch width/pattern width controls) 17 Threading slots 2 -/+ button B (stitch length/pattern length controls) 18 Needle thread tension 19 Take-up lever 3 -/+ button C (stitch density/balance controls) 20 Presser foot lifter 21 Thread guide 4 Carrying handle 22 Spool holder with spool cap 5 Handwheel 23 Hole for second spool holder 6 Direct selection buttons 24 Lid with stitch chart 7 Stitch selection button 25 Bobbin
Technical section 19 1 2 3 4 18 5 17 16 6 15 20 14 13 7 12 8 9 10 11 21 22 23 24 25 31 30 29 28 32 33 27 26 2:3
Technical section Carrying case Lid Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the carrying case. Open the folding lid (24) upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid. The appropriate presser foot to use for each stitch is also illustrated, e.g. Stitch No. 2, use presser foot No. 0.
Technical section Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket (8) of the sewing machine and the wall outlet. For the USA and Canada: This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to Àt in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not Àt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not Àt, contact a qualiÀed electrician to install the proper outlet.
Technical section Accessory tray Arranging the accessories Open the accessory tray by placing your left index Ànger on the ridged area on the left of the lid and open the lid upwards and towards you. The standard accessories are marked with numbers. Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of the accessory tray. Note: Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to remove.
Technical section Removing the accessory tray (free arm) In order to sew using the free arm, swing the accessory tray to the left and lift it upwards out of the hole. When replacing the tray, make sure it is Áush with the free arm of the sewing machine. Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Place an empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder snaps into the slot of the bobbin. The Pfaff logo is facing up. Push the bobbin to the right.
Technical section C Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the spool holder. To obtain free movement of the thread and hold the thread spool Àrmly, Àt a spool cap of the right size for the thread spool. B Threading A Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counterclockwise through the pre-tension device B. Pull the thread under the thread guide C (from back to front). Wind the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction.
Technical section C Winding from the second spool holder Insert the second spool holder in the hole provided. Threading B Thread as shown on page 2:8. Turn on the machine A Hold the end of the thread Àrmly and press the foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped automatically. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove bobbin from the winder.
Technical section Bobbin door Switch off the main switch Hold the bobbin door (26) at the left side and open it towards the front Taking out the bobbin case Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine. Release the latch and take the empty bobbin out of the bobbin case. Thread tension To obtain a perfect seam appearance and durability make sure the needle and bobbin thread tensions are correctly adjusted with regard to each other, i.e.
Technical section Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo facing towards the bobbin case) in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the thread through slot A, then under tension spring B until it rests in the opening (see arrow). Check: When you look at the bobbin and pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise A B Inserting the bobbin case Lift latch E and push the bobbin case fully onto pin C of the sewing hook. Opening D of the bobbin case must face upwards.
Technical section Threading the needle Switch off the main switch Raise the presser foot lifter (20). Place the thread on the spool holder and Àt a spool cap of the right size. Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front. Place the thread from right to left into the pretension device B. Now pass it through the left threading slot downwards. Pull the thread around the stop C in the right threading slot and upwards to the take-up lever (19).
Technical section Integrated Needle threader E F In order to make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the PFAFF Integrated Needle threader. Lower the presser foot. Press the threader down with the handle. Threader hook F swivels through the needle eye. Place the thread over hook E and under the thread hook F and hold the end of the thread taut. Reduce the pressure so that the needle threader slowly moves upwards.
Technical section 2:14 Presser foot lifter Drawing-up the bobbin thread The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (20). Raise the presser foot. While holding the end of the needle thread, press the foot control so the needle moves down and up. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. Bobbin thread Thread cutter Close the bobbin door (26) and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left Pull the thread from the back to the front over the thread cutter (29).
Technical section Removing the presser foot Switch off the main switch Press the front part of the presser foot upwards and at the same time the rear part downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder (13). Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (13), so that when the presser foot lifter (20) is lowered, the pins of the foot engage in the presser foot holder.
Technical section Winding a bobbin through the needle It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is fully threaded. Raise the presser foot lifter (20) to the top position. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and upward through the right-hand threader slot (17). Place the thread from left to right through the take-up lever (19). Important: The take-up lever must be at its highest position. C Guide the thread to the right under thread guide C.
Technical section Changing the needle Switch off the main switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Loosen the needle screw (32) and pull the needle out downwards. To insert: The Áat side A of the needle must face to the rear. Lower the presser foot and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it will go. Hold the needle and tighten the needle screw (32) Àrmly. A B Threading the twin needle: Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle.
Technical section The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF provides the ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. 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.
Technical section Engaging the IDT Disengaging the IDT Important: For all work with the IDT, use presser feet with the center back cut-out. Hold the IDT with two Àngers at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT (14) down, then pull it away from you and release the IDT slowly upward. Raise the presser foot. Press the IDT (14) down until it engages. Stripes and plaids match perfectly due to the even feed of the material to be sewn.
Technical section Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be cleaned, the feed dog has to be lowered. To do this, open the bobbin door (26) and press slide B fully to the right. Now the feed dog is lowered. To switch on the feed dog press slide B to the left. B 2:20 Raise the presser foot before lowering or raising the feed dog.
Sewing functions
Sewing functions Stitch selection There are three ways of selecting your desired stitch: 1. With the selection button: for scrolling backward and forward in the stitches. > in ascending order < in descending order If you are in the last stitch, No. 46, and continue to scroll you will return to stitch No. 0. 2. With the direct selection buttons for instant selection of the most commonly used stitches (0 - 9). 3. With the direct selection buttons to choose the stitch number. To select program No.
Sewing functions Altering the stitch width The selected stitch can be sewn in various widths, e.g. zigzag stitch No. 3. Altering the needle position Straight stitch No. 1, stitch No. 2 and stitch No. 11 can be sewn in any of 13 different needle positions. Press -/+ button A to move the needle to left or right of center. Altering the pattern width e.g. Stitch 25 For decorative stitches, the overall width of the pattern is shown in the window.
Sewing functions Altering the stitch length The stitch length of a stitch can be altered using +/button B. Altering the pattern length The pattern length of decorative stitches can be altered using -/+ button B. The density of the stitch will not change. Altering the stitch density The stitch density of various stitches (buttonholes, satin stitches, etc.) can be changed. The pattern length will remain constant but the pattern will be embroidered more densely or less densely.
Sewing functions Balance Decorative stitches can vary on different fabric types – heavy fabric is fed differently than Àne silk. The balance adjusts the reverse feed of the stitch so it is sewn in the best way for different fabrics. After having selected a stitch, you will see the balance symbol with a "0" after it in the bottom right-hand corner of the window. This symbol indicates that the balance can be altered on this stitch. The standard balance setting is "0".
Sewing functions “Pattern mirror” button (30) This symbol will appear in the window for any stitch that can be mirrored. When the “pattern mirror” button has been pressed, a point will appear below the symbol indicating the pattern will be mirrored. "Lock" button "Pattern mirror" button: (30) You can safeguard your sewing machine against the unintentional selection of another sewing program or another pattern sequence by means of the “lock” button.
Sewing functions Twin needle Depending on the needle position or the width of a stitch, the twin needle warning will appear in the window. This symbol indicates that a twin needle cannot be used to sew the stitch at the currently set width. Reduce the pattern width until the warning symbol disappears. The stitch may now be sewn with a twin needle of 2.0 mm or less.
Sewing functions Formation of the stitches The stitch formation varies. Some patterns are formed from the left, so only the right side of the stitch changes when the width is adjusted. The left-hand side of the stitch is always retained. The patterns that are formed from the right will always retain the right side of the stitch, regardless of any changes in width.
Utility stitches
Utility stitches Explanation of the sewing recommendations table In the following table you will Ànd the settings we recommend for different sewing purposes. Stitch These tables give you further information required for sewing the selected stitches – whether you should sew with the Integrated Dual Feed (IDT) engaged or disengaged, needle thread tension setting and recommended presser foot,.
Utility stitches Stitch 1 Stitch - 2.5 3-5 0 1 - 3 3-5 Straight stitch Sewing in zippers Stitch 1 is the basic straight stitch in center needle position. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. Change the needle position of the straight stitch to sew in a zipper or topstitch along the edge of a collar. The expression 2026 have 13 needle positions that can be adjusted with the -/+ button A. There are different ways to sew in zippers.
Utility stitches F C Top stitching Stitch 10 - 6.0 - 3 0 Basting stitch With stitch 10 you can baste a garment before trying it on. When you press the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time. Press the foot control again for each stitch. The straight stitch can be sewn in 13 different needle positions allowing you to guide the presser foot along the fabric edge for top stitching. The distance between the rows of topstitching is then determined by the needle positions.
Utility stitches A Stitch 5 B Stitch 5 Stitch 6 Stitch 4.5 2.5 3-5 3 6 4.5 1.5 3-5 3 Blind hem stitch Elastic blind hem stitch The blind hem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. The elastic blind hem stitch is especially suitable for stretchy fabrics. The hem is Ànished and sewn at the same time. There is no need to Ànish the raw edge Àrst. • Finish the edge of the hem. • Fold and press the hem allowance inwards.
Utility stitches Stitch 3 Stitch 3.0 2.0 3-5 0 17 4.0 3.0 3-5 0/1 Zigzag stitch Stretch triple zigzag stitch Raw edges can be Ànished easily with zigzag stitch 3. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left swing of the needle and overcasts the edge of the fabric on the right swing of the needle. The stretch triple zigzag stitch produces a highly elastic and decorative seam. This stitch can be used for T-shirt hems and with decorative threads on denim.
Utility stitches Stitch 4 6.0 1.0 3-5 0/1 Elastic stitch Use stitch 4 to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and sportswear. • To create a waistband, Ànish the top edge of the garment. • Cut elastic to comfortably Àt around waist. • Sew the ends of the elastic together. • Divide the garment edge and elastic into quarters. • Stretch the elastic to Àt the fabric. Sew on elastic. Stitch 4 6.0 0.2-1 3-5 0 Darning with the elastic stitch Use the elastic stitch to repair holes, tears and damaged areas.
Utility stitches Stitch 4 Stitch 6.0 0.2-1 3-5 0 4 6.0 0.2-1 3-5 0 Sewing-on patches Repairing tears The best way to repair larger holes is to patch the damaged area with a new piece of fabric. On tears, frayed edges or small holes it is useful to lay a piece of material under the reverse side of the fabric. The underlayed fabric reinforces the workpiece and ensures perfect repair. • Cut a piece of fabric slightly larger than the damaged area or hole.
Utility stitches Overlock stitches For elastic, knits, woven and stretch fabrics, your expression 2026 provides a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches can stretch and are more durable than standard stitches. Tip: Use blind stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overcast seams. This guides the fabric more precisely and prevents tunneling of the seam at wider stitch widths.
Utility stitches Prog. 0 4.0 - 2-3 -/0 Sewing on buttons With Button sewing program 0 you can easily sew on two and four-hole buttons. • Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. • Mark the button position on your fabric. Place the button on the marked fabric. • Turn the handwheel towards you and position the button so the needle enters the left hole in the button. • Lower the presser foot lifter. The button will be held in place by the shank of the foot.
Utility stitches Stitch 1 0 - - 2-3 6 Darning with the straight stitch • Attach darning foot No. 6. Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is set at its highest position. With thumb and index Ànger press the darning foot together. Insert the pin of the darning foot as far as it will go into the hole of the presser foot holder. The “C-shaped” guide should place itself around the presser bar. The long, plastic arm must be behind the needle clamp/ needle set screw. Tighten the set screw.
Utility stitches Stitch 1 Stitch - 6 2-3 0 6.0 2.0 3-5 0/1 Gathering with straight stitch Gathering with elastic threads A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or three rows of gathering stitches. Gathering with elastic thread is particularly suitable for visible, elastic gathering seams such as blouse sleeves, waist seams or necklines. • Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower needle thread tension to 3.
Utility stitches Stitch 8 Stitch 6.0 2.0 3-5 0 18 6.0 2.0 3-5 Bridging stitch Cross hem stitch The bridging stitch creates a hemstitching effect. It is often used for connecting two Ànished fabric edges. This highly elastic stitch is very suitable for decorative hems. • Finish the fabric edges and press the seam allowance to the wrong side. • Fold the hem allowance to the reverse side. • Place the fabric under the presser foot with the edges approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) apart.
Utility stitches Stitch 1 0 3 3-5 7 Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 Use the rolled hemmer to Ànish the edges of blouses, scarves, or rufÁes without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and durable edge Ànish. • Double-fold the fabric edge (about 1/8 inch / 2 mm per fold). • Place the folded fabric edge under the hemmer and sew a few stitches to secure. • Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at its lowest point.
Utility stitches Tip: Add a colored pearl cotton thread on the folded edge as you sew the shell tuck. This creates a pretty contrast and strengthens the hem. Stitch 5 4.5 1.5 4-5 0 Shell edging Shell edging is a very effective Ànish for thin, soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem Ànish on lingerie. • Select blind stitch No. 5 and mirror it with the “Pattern mirror” button . • Tighten the needle thread tension to create a deeper shell tuck.
Buttonholes
Buttonholes Buttonholes Your expression has the perfect buttonhole for every fabric and garment. Whether you wish to sew buttonholes on jackets, pants (trousers), blouses or stretch fabrics, 2 different buttonholes give your garments the professional touch. Insert the buttonhole guide to support the feed motion of the fabric. Place the fabric between the buttonhole foot and the guide. This ensures that the guide moves, rather than the fabric itself, guaranteeing an even feed motion.
Buttonholes Fully automatic buttonhole Fully automatic buttonholes are accomplished by pressing button 9. Adjust the size of the buttonhole by using the -/+ button B. You can also adjust the buttonhole width (-/+ button A) and the buttonhole density (-/+ button C). Sew as many buttonholes as you wish. Your expression will continue to sew the same size buttonhole until you make adjustments.
Buttonholes The second bartack will be sewn and complete the buttonhole. The word “auto” appears in the window. All remaining buttonholes will now be sewn automatically. Note: If the length or stitch density of a programmed buttonhole is changed, the programming is cancelled. Reprogramming with a new length value or a new density is required.
Buttonholes Manual buttonhole You can also set the length of the buttonhole while sewing. Select the desired buttonhole. Press the “reverse sewing” button. The word “man” appears in the window. The buttonhole length, set previously, disappears. Once you have reached the desired length, press the “reverse sewing” button once again. The machine will now sew the Àrst bartack and the second side of the buttonhole. Before the left side of the buttonhole ends, the machine will slow down.
Buttonholes Buttonhole with gimp thread Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads are more durable and will not stretch. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread approximately the same color as the sewing thread to stitch over. Place the center of a length of gimp thread over the metal bar extending from the center, back of the buttonhole foot. Pass the thread ends under the foot and pull up into the right and left guides on the clamp at the front of the presser foot. Buttonhole No. 9 can now be sewn.
Buttonholes Buttonhole tips: • A wider, less dense buttonhole is recommended on heavy fabrics. • Use presser foot No. 1 for buttonholes that are to be sewn very close to a reinforced edge. • Materials that shift or stretch easily should be reinforced with water-soluble, tissue paper or other lightweight stabilizer. • Keyhole buttonholes are particularly stable and durable if a gimp thread is inserted while sewing (see "Keyhole buttonhole with gimp thread").
Decorative sewing/ Specialty techniques
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques General notes on decorative sewing To enhance your own home textiles or garments your expression offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches. Create a greater variety of embellishments by combining different patterns, colors and sizes. Use specialty decorative threads to enhance the lovely stitching. Always use stabilizers under fabric when sewing decorative stitches.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Combined Borders Create borders of any width by combining different decorative stitches. Embroidery threads give shiny, smooth stitching results and come in many colors and weights. Place stabilizer under fabric. Mark the center of your fabric with a fabric marking pen/ pencil. Sew stitch 43; stitch width 6 mm along your line. Next press the “Pattern mirror button” (30). Position your fabric even with the top of the Àrst row of stitching.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Free motion monograms Use stitch 3 (stitch width 3-6 mm) to create wonderful monogram initials of your own design. Transfer the initials with a fabric marker to the area to be embroidered. Attach the darning foot and bring it into the darning position (see page 4:11). Lower the feed dog. Place a tear-away stabilizer under your fabric. Then place a piece of water-soluble stabilizer on the right side of the fabric.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Free motion embroidery These striking embroidery designs can easily be sewn with your expression. Set your expression as for free motion monograms. Draw the outline of the embroideries on fabric where you want to stitch them. Follow the instructions and tips for free motion monograms to stitch your embroideries.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Tapering with the satin-stitch zigzag With your expression you also have the option of increasing or decreasing the width of the zigzag stitch in 0.5 mm increments. This technique of adjusting the width of a zigzag seam is called TAPERING. You can achieve great effects by adjusting the size of a wide zigzag stitch.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Manual change/ Regular pattern • Place stabilizer under fabric. • Set needle thread tension to 3. Select the zigzag stitch needle position (stitch 12). Pressing the “Pattern mirror (16) will change the stitch from a right (C) button” to left (A) needle position stitch. Zigzag stitch 3 is used when a center (B) needle position motif is desired. • Set stitch length to 0.2 - 0.3 mm. Begin sewing.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Satin stitch mitered corners Mitered corners (with an angle of 45°) can be achieved by altering the width of the satin stitch zigzag while sewing. • Select zigzag stitch 12 (right needle position). • Set stitch width to 6 mm, stitch length to 0.2-0.3 mm. • Set the needle thread tension to 3. • Satin stitch a single straight line.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Appliqué designs Appliqués are easily created and produce a beautiful effect. By using a variety of materials and patterns you can obtain many different effects. You can make a perfect densely stitched seam with the applique foot (special accessories). The special cutout on the sole allows the extra thickness of a satin stitch zigzag to pass smoothly under the foot. Fusible webbing keeps the appliqué in place so you can easily stitch around the form.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Patchwork quilt Patchwork and quilting are traditional handicraft techniques which were originally used by North American pioneer women to make use of leftover fabric. Over the years it has developed into a creative hobby. A patchwork quilt consists of three layers of fabric, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Many pieces of fabric are joined together in patterns to form the top layer of the quilt.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques And this is how it’s done: • Cut the pieces necessary for your quilt top, making sure to include a seam allowance of 1/4 inch (6 mm). • Sew the pieces together as required by the block chosen. These squares will then be sewn together and will form the top of the quilt. • Baste the Ànished top of the quilt onto the batting and the bottom quilt layer. • Use your expression to sew all layers together. Work from the center of the quilt out.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Cross-stitch Cross-stitch embroidery has always been a wonderful traditional, embroidery technique. What used to be stitched by hand with a great deal of effort can now be sewn with the expression with astonishing ease and speed. With cross-stitch No. 20, design your own cross-stitch combinations. These patterns look as if they were hand-embroidered and give a special touch to table linen, towels or garments. Tips for cross-stitching: • Sew slowly. • Use foot No. 2.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Eyelet embroidery Eyelet embroidery enhances your linens and blouses. Using an eyelet plate (special accessory) and various utility and decorative stitches beautiful embroidery can be produced. And this is how it’s done: • Lower the feed dog. • Place the eyelet plate onto the needle plate making sure that the pin (A) at the back of the plate Àts into the middle cutout of the needle plate. Push the plate down at the front. • Tightly hoop your marked embroidery fabric.
Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Hemstitching This is a technique everyone recognizes – but was previously only embroidered by hand! With your expression you can produce hemstitching much quicker and easier. Special hemstitches No. 22 and 23 are built into your machine. By changing the stitch length and width you can achieve different effects. Use a wing needle for hemstitching. (A normal needle is only used for very light fabrics – size 80.
Maintenance
Maintenance Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. Removal • Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer (lamp changer) as shown, and press the needle plate up on the right, then on the left. It can now be easily removed. Replacing • Place the needle plate against the rear edge of the cutout then press down at the front until you hear it snap in place. Before you start sewing, check that the needle plate is lying Áat.
Maintenance Changing the light bulb Switch off the main switch. • Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control plug from the machine. • Remove the accessory tray. The light bulb is located inside the sewing machine near the needle threader. Bulb removal Push the bulb remover, as shown in the Àgure, up as far as it will go. Now turn the bulb half a rotation counterclockwise and remove the bulb. Insertion of the bulb Insert the bulb in the lamp changer.
Maintenance Sewing problems and their solutions Problem/Cause Remedy The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the back. Wrong needle is in use. Use needle system 130/705 H. Needle is bent or blunt. Insert a new needle. The machine is not properly threaded. Check how the machine is threaded. Needle is too small for thread. Use a larger needle. Needle thread breaks See reasons above. See above. Thread tension is too tight.
Maintenance Problem/Cause Remedy The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth rows. Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush. Feed dog is lowered. Push slide B to the left. Slide B is at the right (see page 2:20) Push slide B to the left. The needle plate is not lying Áat. Press downwards at the front of the needle plate until you hear it snap into place. The machine is running with difÀculty There are thread remnants in the hook ways.
Maintenance Index of headings E A Accessories Applique designs 1:4-5, 2:6 6:8 Balance 3:5 Basting 4:2 Blind hem 4:3 2:10-11 Bobbin thread tension 2:11 Bobbin thread, drawing up 2:14 Bobbin winding 2:7-9 Bobbin winding through the needle 2:16 Bridging 4:13 Buttonhole, fully-automatic Buttonholes 4:5-9, 4:13 Electrical connection 2:5 Eyelet embroidery 5:3 Feed dog, lowering 2:20 Foot control, connecting 2:5 Free motion embroidery 6:5 G Gathering 4:12 H Hemming, rolled 4:14
Maintenance O Overlock stitches Thread tension, general notes 4:9 Threading Tips for a perfect buttonhole P Parts of the sewing machine Patchwork and quilting Top feed (integrated dual feed) 2:2-3 6:9-10 Twin needle Twin needle, threading Pattern length/pattern width, changing for decorative stitches 6:2 U Pattern length/stitch density 3:4 Utility stitches Pattern mirroring 3:6 Pattern settings, altering Pattern sizes, altering 3:2-5 3:2 Pattern width/stitch length, altering 3:3-4 Presser
Technical data Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight Nominal voltage (reversible) Power consumption Sewing lamp Sewing speed Stitching width Stitching length Presser foot lift Max. presser foot height Needle system Package contents Sewing machine Carrying case Foot control Lead cord Accessories Instruction manual 408 x 290 x 187 mm 8.3 kg 220 - 240 V / 120 V 75 W 12 V / max. 5 W max. 950 stitches/min min. 80 stitches/min 0 ... 6 mm 0 ... 6 mm 8mm 10.
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