expression Owner’s manual 2028
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.
Presser feet (standard accessories) For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF® dealer. 0. Standard Presser Foot with IDT 820250-096 0 1. Fancy Stitch Foot with IDT 820253-096 1 2 2. Fancy Stitch Foot 820278-096 3 3. Blindhem/Overlock Foot with IDT 820256-096 4. Zipper Foot with IDT 820248-096 5 4 5. Buttonhole Foot 820295-096 6. Darning Foot 820243-096 7 6 7. Rolled Hem Foot with IDT 3 mm 820249-096 8. Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer 820292-096 9.
Parts of the sewing machine -/+ button A (stitch width/pattern width controls) 17 Threading slots 18 Needle thread tension 2 -/+ button B (stitch length/pattern length controls) 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 winder 8 Connect
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 Utility stitches expression 2028 Utility stitches expression 2028 Decorative stitches 3. Sewing 1:4 1:5 1:6 2.
Introduction Buttonhole with gimp thread Sewing on buttons Buttonhole tips: General notes on decorative sewing Changing the pattern width Changing the pattern length Free motion embroidery Tapering Quilt stitch Cross-stitch Hemstitching 3:16 3:17 3:17 3:18 3:18 3:18 3:19 3:19 3:19 3:20 3:20 4.
Introduction Utility stitches expression™ 2028 1 2 Stitch No. 1:4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 11 12 13 Description Application Presserfoot 1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 13 needle positions available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers. 0 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 2028 14 15 Stitch No. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Description Application Presserfoot 14 Lightning stretch stitch For joining light weight stretch fabrics and decorative embellishment. 1 15 Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching. 1 16 Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.
Introduction Quilt stitches 2028 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Decorative stitches expression 2028 1:6 34 35 36 37 38 44 45 46 47 48 54 55 56 57 64 65 66 67 58 68 39 49 59 40 41 42 43 50 51 52 53 60 61 62 63
Preparations 2. Preparations Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the carrying case. Lid Open the folding lid (24) upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid.
Preparations 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 fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
Preparations Accessory tray Open the accessory tray by placing your left index finger on the ridged area on the left of the lid and open the lid upwards and towards you. 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 difficult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often contain a lot of excess dye.
Preparations 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. Note: The bobbin can only be wound if it is moved fully to the right Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the spool pin. To obtain free movement of the thread and hold the thread spool firmly, fit a spool cap of the right size for the thread spool.
Preparations C Winding from the second spool pin Insert the second spool pin in the hole provided. Threading Thread as shown on page 2:4. Turn on the machine Hold the end of the thread firmly 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.
Preparations Thread tension To obtain a perfect seam appearance and durability make sure the needle thread tensions is correctly adjusted, i.e. the threads evenly meet between the two fabric layers. The following is valid for general sewing: Bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric: The needle thread tension is too tight. The thread tension must be corrected. Top thread is visible on the underside of the fabric: The needle thread tension is too loose. The thread tension must be corrected.
Preparations Threading the needle Switch off the main switch Raise the presser foot lifter (20). Place the thread on the spool pin and fit a spool cap of the right size. A B 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).
Preparations Integrated Needle threader In order to make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the Pfaff Integrated Needle threader. Lower the presser foot. Press the threader down with the handle. Threader hook F swivels through the needle eye. 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.
Preparations Drawing-up the bobbin thread Raise the presser foot. While holding the end of the needle thread, press the foot control so the needle moves down and up. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. Bobbin thread Close the bobbin door (26) and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left Thread cutter Pull the thread from the back to the front over the thread cutter (29).
Preparations 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. Check: Please check that the presser foot is properly attached by raising the presser foot lifter. Setting the needle thread tension Set the required amount of the needle thread tension (18) using the markings on the tension dial. The normal setting for sewing is 4 - 5.
Preparations 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. Wind the beginning of the thread several times around the bobbin in a clockwise direction. Push the bobbin to the right. Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the foot control. Changing the needle Switch off the main switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position.
Preparations Threading the twin needle: Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Insert the second spool pin and place one spool of thread on each of the spool pins. During threading in the left threading slot (17), make sure that you pass one thread each to the left and right sides of tension disk B. Continue threading in the usual manner, making sure the threads do not become twisted together.
Preparations Disengaging the IDT Hold the IDT with two fingers at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT (14) down, then pull it away from you and release the IDT slowly upward. 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.
Sewing 3. Sewing 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 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 Altering the pattern width e.g. Stitch 35 For decorative stitches, the overall width of the pattern is shown in the window. When entered, stitch 35 comes up in a standard width and can be altered using -/+ button A. 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. On satin stitches the density will not be changed.
Sewing Balance Decorative stitches can vary on different fabric types – heavy fabric is fed differently than fine 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 "Lock" 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. Switching on the "lock" button: Press the button until the locking symbol appears in the window. The symbol disappears when the button is released. The direct selection buttons (6) and the selection dial are now locked. The stitch length / width, pattern length / width and pattern density / balance can be altered.
Sewing 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. Note: Do not use a twin needle to sew patterns that are formed from one side! Do not use a twin needle if this symbol in the window lights up.
Sewing Explanation of the sewing recommendations table Stitch In the following table you will find the settings we recommend for different sewing purposes. Stitch number Stitch width in mm 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,.
Sewing 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. • Lower the feed dog and disengage the IDT. • Place the fabric under the presser foot. • Sew one stitch, then move the fabric the required amount to the rear. • Continue to sew one stitch at a time until you finish basting.
Sewing Stitch A 5 4.5 2.5 3-5 3 Blind hem stitch The blind hem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. B • Finish the edge of the hem. • Fold and press the hem allowance inwards. • Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) of the finished edge extends beyond the fold. The wrong side of your project should now be facing up. • Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide B.
Sewing Overlock stitches For elastic, knits, woven and stretch fabrics, your expression 2028 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.
Sewing E D F 1 G C 0 - - 2-3 6 Free Motion Sewing Insert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing foot holder. When doing this, the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar. The lever E must be behind the fixing screw F. Now tighten screw D. Free Motion Position: Lower the presser foot lifter (A) while pushing it lightly to the rear.
Sewing Stitch 8 6.0 2.0 3-5 0 Bridging stitch The bridging stitch creates a hemstitching effect. It is often used for connecting two finished fabric edges. • Finish the fabric edges and press the seam allowance to the wrong side. • Place the fabric under the presser foot with the edges approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) apart. • Stitch from the right side of the fabric, making sure that the needle catches the fabric on the right and left sides.
Sewing Stitch 1 0 3 3-5 7 Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 Use the rolled hemmer to finish the edges of blouses, scarves, or ruffles without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and durable edge finish. • Double-fold the fabric edge (about 1/8 inch / 2 mm per fold). • Place the folded fabric edge under the hemmer and sew a few stitches to secure. • Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at its lowest point.
Sewing 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, 3 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.
Sewing Semi-automatic buttonhole Used to set the length while sewing. First touch the reverse button. The word “man” appears in the expression window. Sew the forward buttonhole seam and press the reverse button when you have reached the correct buttonhole size. The word "auto" appears in the window. The rest of the buttonhole will be finished automatically. The word "auto" in expression window now means that the buttonhole is automatically saved and can be repeated as many times as you wish.
Sewing Manual buttonhole If the buttonhole sensormatic guide has not been inserted the buttonhole can be finished manually. First touch the reverse button. The word “man” appears in the expression window. Sew the forward buttonhole seam and press the reverse button when you have reached the correct buttonhole size. Before the reverse buttonhole seam is completed, the machine will slow down. To complete the buttonhole with a second bartack, press the reverse button once again.
Sewing 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.
Sewing 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.
Sewing 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. Properly stabilizing your fabric will help eliminate distortion of your decorative stitches.
Sewing 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. 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.
Sewing 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. 22, design your own cross-stitch combinations. These patterns look as if they were handembroidered and give a special touch to table linen, towels or garments. Tips for cross-stitching: • Sew slowly. • Use foot No. 2.
Maintenance 4. 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 cut-out then press down at the front until you hear it snap in place. Before you start sewing, check that the needle plate is lying flat.
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 figure, 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 flat. Press downwards at the front of the needle plate until you hear it snap into place. The machine is running with difficulty There are thread remnants in the hook ways.
Maintenance Index of headings Cross-stitch A D 3:20 Accessory tray 2:3 Decorative stitches 1:6 Altering stitches 3:1 Drawing-up the bobbin thread 2:9 Altering the needle position 3:1 Altering the pattern width e.g.
Maintenance P V Pattern mirror 3:3 Presser foot lifter 2:8 2:2 W Q Quilt stitch Voltage Switch 3:19 Winding a bobbin through the needle 2:10 R Removing the accessory tray 2:3 Reverse sewing 3:3 Rolled hem with hemmer No.
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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