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NS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO followed, including the following: precautions should always be When using an electrical appliance, basic safety sewing machine. Read all instructions before using this household — DANGER —To reduce the risk of electric shock:Always unplug this sewing machine from the when plugged in. • A sewing machine should never be left unattended g. cleanin before and using after iately immed electric outlet same type rated max 5 Watt. • Always unplug before relamping.
Notes on safety for domestic sewing machines in accordance with EN 60335-2-28 and/or IEC 335-2-28 ent of the needle and constantly 1. The user must exercise adequate caution with regard to the up and down movem working. while area observe the sewing nical parts or accessories, always 2. When leaving the machine, during maintenance work or when changing mecha plug. mains the out pulling by mains the from e machin the nect discon 3. The maximum permissable wattage for the sewing lamp is 5 watts. 4.
Modern, uncomplicated Sewing by push-button control — Congratulations! You have purchased a highquality product that offers unique advantages. Your new sewing machine can take any material in its stride and will sew through thick and thin for you. It features the very latest in design and technology, and this instruction book is just as uncomplicated as your PFAFF sewing machine. It applies both to the 2044 model and to the 2034.
Jntroaucuori Index of headings Decorative sewing, general notes Decorative stitches, Quilt Expression 2044 96 A Decorative stitches, Expression 2034 11 Accessories Applique foot Applique designs Automatic tapering 10 20, 78-79 82 E 1 03 Elastic utility stitches 56-60, 65 101, 102 Electrical connection 19 Eyelet embroidery B Eyelets 109 61 Balance 40 Basting 55 F Bias binder 87 Feed dog, lowering 34 Blind hem 56 Felling foot 82 24, 25 Foot control, connecting 19 Bobbin thr
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Introduction Utility stitches Quilt Expression 2044 I I I III III III <—> <—> 1 2 -.,-. <> < 3 ;> < 4 5 Description. Stitch No. . I 6 // /\\ //\ /\\ /\ 7 8 I H8 lol I I = 9 10 0 WI 11 12 pplication . . 6 I = . Width upto mm Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 13 needle positions available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers.
II 11.1 %..A.A1l.i%_I Utility stitches Quilt Expression 2044 7 z 1 o= 16 15 Stitch 18 17 Description 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Application No 27 28 Width dpto nlm . 15 Quilting, appliqué or pinstitching For handlook quilt applique or pinstitching. 6 16 Stem stitch, wide For decorative sewing such as flower stems and underlining letters. 3 17 Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching.
Utility stitches Expression 2034 <_> <1 2 —, < — - < 3 ‘---‘ , > I fle iz:1 i2t I..-{ < 4 C 5 l i I _—4 6 7 II \\ /“ III !0i /N ,/\ /\\ /\ 8 = 9 0 - 10 11 -. Sfltch No. Description. App’ication Width upto - 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.
-] L Utility stitches Expression 2034 7=1 II II 14 15 Stitch 16 17 Description 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Application I’4o II 25 26 Width tipto mm 14 Decorative elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as leathers and terry cloth. 6 15 Quilting, appliqué or pinstitching For handlook quilt applique or pinstitching. 6 16 Stem stitch, wide For decorative sewing such as flower stems and underlining letters.
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Technical section I Parts of the sewing machine (2044) 14-15 Parts of the sewing machine (2034) 16-17 Carrying case 18 Lid with stitch chart 18 Electrical connection 19 Voltage switch 19 Accessories 20 Removable accessory tray 21 Bobbin winding 21-23 Bobbin case 24-25 Needle/bobbin thread tension 24-25 Threading the needle thread 26 Integrated needle threader Drawing up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser feet Winding a bobbin through the needle Changing needles Thread
Parts of the sewing machine (mod& 2044) 1 2 3 -1+ button A (stitch width/pattern wid th controls) 27 -7+ button B (stitch length/patter n length controls) 28 29 4 -7+ button C (stitch density/balan ce controls) Info button 31 5 Carrying handle 32 6 Handwheel 33 7 M button 34 30 8 Cursor buttons 35 9 Clear/pattern start button Stitch selection wheel 36 10 11 37 Slide for lowering the feed dog Base plate Removable accessory tray Presser foot holder with pre sser foot Integrated du
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Parts of the sewing machine (model 2034) 1 -1+ button A (stitch width/pattern width controls) 2 -1+ button B (stitch length/pattern length controls) 29 3 -/+ button C (stitch density/balance controls) 30 4 Info button 31 Removable accessory tray Presser foot holder with presser foot Integrated dual feed/IDT 5 Carrying handle 32 Integrated needle threader 6 Handwheel 33 7 ‘M button 34 Reverse sewing” button Threading slots 8 Cursor buttons 35 Needle thread tension 9 Clear/pattern
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___ ___ ___ _ PFAFF Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the carrying case . I Lid Open the folding lid (44) upwards. fl RH . r:: PFAFF The stitches of the sewing machine are illus trated on the inside of the lid. The appropriate presser foot to use for each stitch is also illustrated, e.g. Stitch quilt expression 2044 No. 2, use presser foot No. 0.
Technical sectio I - Operating Instructions Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket (11) of the sewing machine and the wall outlet. Connecting the foot control Connect the plug of the foot control to the connection socket (12) of the sewing machine. The sewing speed is controlled by pressing the foot control. The foot control tvd ATK 0070 has to be used for this sewing machine. . 11OV.. 120V 220 ‘L.
iecnnicai section 4!— 1 w L 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. Arranging the accessories The standard accessories are marked with numbers. Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of the accessory tray.
I /6 - -. . . -, Technical sectic 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 flush with the free arm of the sewing machine. F. r I I I i•g 7O 73 71 U 74, 75,W 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. I Push the bobbin to the right.
Technical section ,. 1. I. 4.,. , . i . !. . . !LJ if - , C *., 4 ; 2.n *, b ia 15 1 t044 n B I 2 J i, 2øat 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 firmly, fit a spool cap of the right size for the thread spool. ii 3 b lit ‘- Threading Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counterclockwise through the pre-tension device B.
_____ Technical secti - — s E’ 9 — —— II : V — 1.; h ‘\ . i Kr \ t. ,— jr, r i--— o)o)o) cj -4 jO tXI P’R#F o44 I I 2 DtJ DC ( Winding from the second spool holder Insert the second spool holder in the hole provided. Threading Thread as shown on page 22. Switch on the master switch 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.
r 1 Bobbin door Switch off main switch Hold the bobbin door (46) 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. the threads evenly meet between the two fabric layers.
Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under tension spring B until it rests in the opening (see arrow). TI Check: When you pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise. t Checking the bobbin thread tension: Hold the bobbin case by the thread and move your hand sharply upwards.
Technical section III I Threading the needle > 4—> <--> 10/4 20 3 Switch off the master switch. 53 Raise the presser foot lifter (51). Place the thread on the spool holder and fit a spooi cap of the right size. 4L r C 14 0/3 40 0/3 15o / 1/ > >>> 16o 170/1 183 i9 !012 PFAFF 2044 B PFAFF To thread the needle, please refer to the next page. 1 ‘0 C j 26 Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front.
iei,i ii IJL.,ctJ L1 El El El ] ,eutji #\ L Integrated Needle threader 0 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 R swivels through the needle eye. Place the thread over hook 0 and under the thread hook R and hold the end of the thread taut. Reduce the pressure so that the needle threader slowly moves upwards.
I tftE IF IJUdI SULlUI I ) Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (51). 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.
I I Removing the presser foot Switch off the master switch I 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 (30). j I Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (30), so that when the presser foot lifter (51) is lowered, the pins of the foot engage in the presser foot holder.
_ I 0 1 2 PVAcF 2044 Winding a bobbin through the needle It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is fully threaded. Raise the presser foot lifter (51) to the top position. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and upward through the right-hand threader slot (34). \- ‘- Place the thread from left to right through the take-up lever (40). Important: The take-up lever must be at its highest position.
1 Changing the needle Switch off the master switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Loosen the needle screw (52) and pull the needle out downwards. To insert: The flat 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 (52) firmly. !A ¶1 VP E — Threading the twin needle: Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle.
,, I The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF provid es 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 sec V I f: Engaging the lOT Important: For all work with the Dual Feed IDT. use presser feet with the center back cut-out. Raise the presser foot. Press the IDT (31) down until it engages. Disengaging the IDT Hold the Dual Feed with two fingers at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT (31) down, then pull it away from you and release the IDT slowly upward. Stripes and plaids match perfectly due to the even feed of the material to be sewn.
I LI H IR;ëtI euuon PFAFF L pa —‘ __7/ / fe A -. 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. Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dog. Push slide A to the left. To engage the feed dog move the slide to the right. Raise the presser foot before engaging the feed dog. pAcF -. 11 ,,hW/4 t’*”.
Seithig functions Adjusting the contrast in the Expression window 36 Stitch selection 36 Bobbin thread monitor (model 2044) 37 Altering pattern sizes 37 Altering the stitch width/needle position 38 ‘1ng the pattern length 38, 39 mg the pattern *Th density 39 40 ‘reverse sewing button ii ion buttons 41 42 43 44 45 : AI j z —
‘Jc;vvii Ij ILII I.jLIJI Adjusting the contrast on the Expression window The contrast setting in the window may be changed for different lighting situations. This setting can be readjusted with the contrast control (54). wwww Stitch selection There are three ways of selecting your desired stitch: c 1. With the selection wheel (selection buttons, model 2034): for scrolling backward and forward in the stitches.
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.jcvvii 1LAI IL,LJLII I Bobbin thread monitor (model 2044) If the bobbin is nearing its end [2 ¾ yd (2 m)-3 ¾ yd (3 m)]. or there is no thread on the bobbin, the bobbin symbol appears in the window. The symbol disappears after a full bobbin is inserted and you start to sew again. Altering stitches Adjust the length, width, balance, density or needle position of stitches by touching the appropriate -1+ buttons to the right of the window. Each change is visible in the window.
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 1+ button A to move the needle to left or right of center. Altering the pattern width, e.g. Stitch 63 (Stitch 56 on model 2034) For decorative stitches, the overall width of the pattern is shown in the window.
4f Altering the stitch length The stitch length of a stitch can be altered using +1button B. Fj Altering the pattern length The pattern length of decorative stitches can be altered using -1+ button B. The density of the stitch will not change. p 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 sewn more densely or less densely.
fl 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. — “4” After having selected a stitch, you will see the balance symbol with a “0 after it in the bottom right-hand corner of the Expression window. This symbol indicates that the balance can be altered on this stitch. The standard balance setting is “0”.
Sewing functioi Info button Touch the info button to receive information about the selected stitch. Info menu The info menu gives you the following information: needle size/type recommendation, needle thread tension setting. to engage or disengage the lDT lower the feed dogs, page number of the info menu.
DtWlEJ IULIULIUFIS I “99 I Sewing function buttons There are four sewing function buttons below the Expression window. With these buttons you can choose between “tie-off” at the beginning and/or the end of a stitch, set “needle up/down”, ‘sew slow” and “pattern mirror”. Tie-off button (36) When you press this button before starting to sew, the symbol appears in the window. Once the machine has tied off, the symbol disappears from the window.
“Lock” button “Pattern mirror” button: (39) 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: button until the locking symbol appears Press the in the window. The symbol disappears when the button is released. The direct selection buttons (15 to 26), as well as the rr button (7) and the selection dial are now locked.
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.
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. I ,.. ,*.7i) The patterns that are formed from the right will always retain the right side of the stitch, regardless of any changes in width.
Stitch Sequenc p Stitch sequences 48 Buttons for the stitch sequence 49 Storing Stitches Deleting from the stitch sequence Inserting into the stitch sequence 49, 50 50 51 Deleting a stitch sequence Deleting all M-memories Changing a stitch within a sequence 51 “Pattern start” function 52 52 52 uth exprsson T-A r.
outuii squeii LULL4 4 * — — c* — : * Stitch sequences Your Expression offers you the possibility of storing stitch and word sequences in the memories of the machine. The stitch sequences remain in the memory until you overwrite or delete it. The Quilt Expression 2044 has 6 m-memories, the Expression 2034 has 3 m-memories. Up to 20 patterns or letters can be stored in each memory.
011LLr1 sequtriu Buttons for the stitch sequence The following buttons can be found next to the selection wheel (selection button on the model 2034) I ) () “M” button: r for opening or closing an rn-memory m+: for storing selected stitches in the rn-memory cl/pattern start button: use the cI button for deleting stitches in the rn-memory. When an rn-memory is not activated, the pattern start restarts the stitch from the beginning.
iitcri sequences The symbol rr appears in the window. Select the stitch using the direct selection buttons (1 5-26), or scroll to the desired stitch or letter with the selection wheel. Store the stitches by pressing the m÷ button (14). Once you have entered the stitch sequence, you can start to sew immediately. All stitches that have been sewn are automatically stored and remain in the machine’s memory even after you switch oft the machine.
Stitch sequenc Inserting a stitch into the stitch sequence If you wish to insert a stitch into a sequence, scroll using the cursor buttons to the desired position in the sequence. The cursor must be in front of the pattern where the stitch is to be inserted (the position of the tip of the cursor). Select the new stitch and store it using the m÷ button (14). After having inserted the stitch, the cursor moves to the position of the inserted stitch. ..
tIrcn sequeriutts Deleting all M-memories You can delete all M-memories at once by holding down the clear button (9) while turning on the machine. 9 Changing a pattern within the stitch sequence To change the length or width of a stitch within the sequence, position the cursor below the stitch to be changed. Now the stitch can be altered.
Utility stitches Non-elastic/elastic stitches Zippers 54 Overlock stitches 60 Sewing on buttons 61 Darning/inserting patches I :3 I :3 I I I j j i N ii :3 :3 :3 54-58 59, 62, 63 Gathering 64 Bridging stitches 65 Cross hem stitches 65 Hemming 66 Shell edging 67
%.LJJILJ S.1LI%tI I%.’ Straight stitch 1 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 2044 and 2034 have 13 needle positions that can be adjusted with the -1+ button “A”. — • •, -• Tip: Use the “needle up/down” button to easily pivot at collar points. Sewing in zippers 1 There are different ways to sew in zippers.
•IhIJ %JLII.’..,II Basting stitch 10 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.
Blind hem stitch 5 The blind hem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. — • 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.
Zigzag stitch — 3 Raw edges can be finished 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. Stretch triple zigzag stitch 17 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. — t -± t t • Fold up a hem the correct width.
Stretch triple straight stitch 2 This stitch is used for sewing seams where strength is needed, such as underarm and crotch seams. The heavier the fabric, the longer the stitch length required. — •!• Elastic stitch 4 Use stitch 4 to add elastic to pajamas. skirts and sportswear. • To create a waistband, finish the top edge of the garment. — • Cut elastic to comfortably fit around waist. • Sew the ends of the elastic together. • Divide the garment edge and elastic into quarters.
Darning with the elastic stitch 4 Use the elastic stitch to repair holes, tears and damaged areas. — • If the area is only slightly damaged, sew over it with several rows of stitching until it is well covered. • For tears, frayed edges or small holes, place a piece of fabric, slightly larger than the damaged area and of the same color, on the wrong side of the fabric. Stitch over the damaged area, then cut away the excess fabric close to the stitching on the back side of your repair.
utiiiiy iiu.ile Overlock stitches For elastic, knits and stretch fabrics, the 2034 and 2044 provide a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches have built-in stretch and are more durable than standard stitches. Tip: Use blind stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overlock seams. This guides the fabric more precisely and prevents tunneling of the seam at wider stitch widths.
LJLIIIL LILLiI IC Sewing on buttons —0 With Button sewing program 0 you can easily sew on two and four-hole buttons. • Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. (Make sure the IDT is disengaged.) • 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.
uuiiiy suicnes j Automatic darning —73 (Model 2044) Stitch 73 is for strengthening damaged areas of fabric and repairing tears. • Stitch over the damaged area at the required length. • Press the reverse button; the machine finishes sewing the darning program and the darning length is saved. The saved darning length can now be repeated as often as needed. Depending on the type of fabric, the darning pattern may shift slightly out of square.
__..._J Darning with the straight stitch 1 Attach darning foot No. 6. Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is set at its highest position. With thumb and index finger 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. — .
LJUIIL LIL’...iI I’’j Gathering with straight stitch 1 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. — • Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower needle thread tension to 3. • Mark the first gathering line on the right side of the fabric. Sew along this line. Leave about 4-5 inches (10-13 cm) of thread at the beginning and end of the seam.
Bridging stitches —8 or 14 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.
Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7— 1 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.
Shell edging 5 Shell edging is a very effective finish for thin, soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem finish 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. • Finish the raw edge and press the seam allowance to the left.
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uuonnoies 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. 4 different buttonholes (3 on the model 2034) give your garments the professional touch. The Expression uses sensormatic buttonhole guide No. 10 and sensors to ensure that every buttonhole is sized accurately.
I_,_II,’,I II Choose from the following buttonholes: 1) Linen buttonhole No. 9 for blouses, shirts, dresses, etc. 2) Stretch buttonhole No. 75 (No 60 on the model 2034) for stretch fabrics Ej 3) Keyhole buttonhole No. 76 (No 61 on the model 2034) for jackets. coats and pants (trousers) 4 74 4) Round buttonhole No.
Buttonholes I Fully automatic buttonhole Select the desired buttonhole (e.g. No. 9). Adjust the size of the buttonhole by using the -1+ button B. You can also adjust the buttonhole width (-1÷ button A) and the buttonhole density (-1+ button C). Sew as many buttonholes as you wish. Your Expression will continue to sew the same size buttonhole until you make adjustments.
The second bartack will be sewn and complete the buttonhole. The word “auto” appears in the window. I I-i-— “,, I U DUD 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. •1 s4 . 1; .
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 first bartack and the left side of the buttonhole. Before the left side of the buttonhole is completed, the machine will slow down.
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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.
bUuOflnoies Buttonhole tips: • • • • • • 76 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).
Accessories and needles I Presser feet (standard accessories) Special accessory table I j r I I I I j I 4.
Mccessorie I ëIEIU Presser feet (normal accessories) Zipper and edge presser foot No. 4 Order No.: 98-694 884-00/000 Buttonhole foot No. 5 Order No.: 93-036 990-91/000 Standard presser foot No.0 Order No.: 98-694 816-00/000 Darning foot No. 6 Order No.: 93-035 960-91/000 Fancy stitch foot (for dual feed) No. 1 Order No.: 98-694 814-00/000 Fancy stitch foot (not for dual feed) No. 2 Order No.: 98-694 897-00/000 Blind stitch and overlock foot No. 3 Order No.: 98-694 890-00/000 78 J...
. -. e Sensormatic buttonhole guide No. 10 Order No.: 93-037 595-91/000 Edge guide No. 8 Order No.: 98-802 422-00/000 1171 Second spool holder Seam ripper Brush Bulb remover/Needle plate changer Order No.: 93-038 920-91/000 Oil / II i4 Order No.: 93-033 063-44/000 Order No.: 99-053 01 6-91/000 Order No.: 93-847 979-91/000 Order No.: 93-035 91 0-91/000 1 Needle box Order No.: 48-020 804-32/000 — 2 Felt pad Order No.
Accessories and neeaies I Special accessories/preSser feet (available from your dealer): egnat1oi OrdetNo Sewing work Appliqué foot 93-042 941-91/000 For appliqué work Open toe appliqué foot 93-036 931-91/000 Allows full view of work surface Bias binder 98-053 484-91/000 For binding edges with bias tape Pintuck foot 5 grooves (size 80 twin needles with needle spacing 2.0 2.
Accessories and needk I Designation Order No.
Accessories and needles ih’ Felling foot Flat felled seams are particularly strong and are commonly known as jeans seams. Seams on sportswear and children’s wear, blouses and shirts are more durable with this technique. You can make these seams particularly decorative by using a sewing thread of a contrasting color. The felling foot is available in two different widths. • Attach the felling foot to the presser foot holder. • Place the fabrics wrong sides together.
‘_) Pintuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can be easily duplicated on many types of fabric such as light cotton and linens. Undergarments and children’s clothes are given a nostalgic touch by pintucking. • Attach the pintuck foot. • Insert a twin needle on your machine (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm needle spacing: size 80). • • • • Thread the two needles (see page 31). Using a water-soluble marker, draw a placement line for your first pintuck. I Iç ci i i i i.., L, ‘...
Cording foot Cording is a technique in which pearl thread or a fine cord is overstitched to produce a purl seam. With this you can obtain an effect similar to braiding. Appliqués can also be made more effective with this seam. Shirring foot/Gathering foot Beautiful gathering effects can be achieved quickly and easily with the shirring foot, e.g. on lightweight children’s wear or home decorating projects.
I’t,,ul ItS dl ILl I IUI S I I I Knit edge/piping/beading foot Thick seams in knitted fabrics or imitation furs can be sewn easily with the knit edge foot. In order to obtain a perfect seam on knit fabrics (e.g. shoulder seams), we recommend sewing over a wool thread, pulled slightly taut into the seam. This will give the seam additional strength and keep it from stretching out of shape. Stitch: 18 Stitch length: 3.0 Stitch width: 6.
1/4 inch Quilt and patchwork foot A quilt consists of two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Many geometric pieces of fabric are joined together in continually changing patterns to form the top layer of the quilt. This is tacked to a middle layer of polyester or cotton batting and a backing layer. The 1/4 inch quilt and patchwork foot is particularly suitable for joining your pieces of fabric. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of the foot is 1 /4 (6.
S 5 S S 5 —I S S I 5 :i Free-motion quilt foot The free-motion quilt foot in combination with the straight stitch is well suited for free-motion quilting. The three layers of your quilt are guided manually during free-motion quilting. The faster you sew, the more consistent and uniform your stitches will become. Try this technique out first on a test piece. Free-motion quilting is possible in both curved and straight lines.
/ 1” Pintuck foot with guide With this foot you can accurately sew pintucks with a spacing of 5 or 1 1 mm. The same foot allows you to precisely space decorative stitches up to 6 mm wide between the pintucks. • Attach the pintuck foot with guide. The foot can be attached with the guide pointing to the left or the right. • Insert a twin needle (2.0 or 2.5 mm space between needles). • Thread the two needles (see page 31).
0 —, 7/9 hole foot Beautiful decorative effects can easily be achieved with this presser foot. Up to 9 cords may be stitched over using decorative stitches and a variety of embroidery threads. IC • H 1 1 H —. — Braiding foot This special foot is best suited for overstitching heavy/bulky cords (e.g. loosely twisted wool) or a narrower tape/ribbon. Thread your cord or ribbon through the wire loop/guide at the front of the foot.
Circular embroidery guide The circular embroidery guide allows you to create perfect embroidered circles. The creative possibilities are endless! Your fabric is automatically fed in a circle, allowing you to embellish your clothing and household items. The guide is marked in 1 cm increments. • Mark a center point with a fabric marker on your fabric. • Insert the circular embroidery guide from the left into the hole at the back of the presser foot holder.
E Fringe foot With this special foot for fringe embroidery you can produce fantastic effects in no time. This foot is particularly effective on terry cloth. • Mark your desired pattern with a fabric marking pen. • Place a piece of stabilizer under the fabric. • Attach the fringe foot. • Set the upper thread tension to 2 • Embroider the motif row by row. For circles you must work from the outside inwards. • When using heavier threads, you should select a slightly longer stitch length.
Accessories and needles Needle table Using the correct needle guarantees better stitching of the fabric. Fabric weight light Fabric weight medium Fabric weight heavy needle size 607075 needle size 8090 needle size 100110120 Needle points ye4No yoffle ,iitandeye SiitabIej Light ball point Universal needle for synthetics, chiffon, batiste, organdy, woolens, velvet. fancy seams and embroidery work. Medium ball point Coarse knitted fabrics. Latex, double-knit fabrics, Quiana and Simplex.
4* . i Needle chart Classification Stitch length 130/705 H-ZWI Size: 80 130/705 H-ZWI Size: 80 Size: 90 Size: 100 2.5mm 2.5 mm q 2.5 mm 2.5 mm 3.0 mm Needle spacing Stitch width — — — — — - Suitable for 1.6mm 2.0 mm normal pintucks normal pintucks 2.5 mm 3.0 mm 4.0 mm wide pintucks extra wide pintucks topstitch hem for knits Fancy patterns with twin needles heel. In whether the needles can penetrate freely by turning the handw Before sewing the desired decorative stitches, check le.
Decorative sewing! Specialty techniques General notes on decorative sewing 96 Altering pattern width/length for combined borders 96 Combined borders 97 Combined borders using twin needle 97 Free-motion monograms 98 Free-motion embroidery 99 Tapering with satin-stitch zigzag 100-101 Automatic tapering 101 -1 02 Appliqué Patchwork/Quilting 103 104-107 Cross-stitch 108 Eyelet embroidery 109 Hemstitching 110
u-’’ JUIdLlV evvii i 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.
_ / _; _p ,. r— Combined Borders Create borders of any width by combining different decorative stitches. Rayon embroidery threads give shiny, smooth stitching results and come in many colors and weights. / Place stabilizer under fabric. J— 4.fr. ——. ,., %;p Mark the center of your fabric with a fabric marking pen! pencil. Sew stitch 57 (model 2034 stitch 50); stitch width 6 mm along your line. Next press the “Pattern mirror button” (39).
Decorative sewing/peciaiiy zecrlniquets 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. n Attach the darning foot and bring it into the darning positio (see page 63). Lower the feed dog. Place a tear-away stabilizer under your fabric. Then place of the a piece of water-soluble stabilizer on the right side the use and hoop idery embro an in fabric the Place fabric.
I_ h 1 4 J s - I Free-motion embroidery Expression. These striking embroidery designs can easily be sewn with your Set your Expression as for free-motion monograms. stitch them. Draw the outline of the embroideries on fabric where you want to embroideries. Follow the instructions and tips for free-motion monograms to stitch your I.
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. Manual change? Regular pattern • Place stabilizer under fabric. • Set needle thread tension to 3. Select the zigzag stitch needle position (stitch 12).
Manual change! Irregular pattern • Place stabilizer under fabric. • 1 t ,‘,. i. L:\ • II V 11 1 c > A B Set stitch length to 0.2 - 0.3 mm. Using -1+ button A increase and reduce the width while sewing. position, Note: If you have selected the right or left needle on. directi one in s change only the stitch width • Try creating flowers and leaves with this technique. ting These larger embroideries are perfect for home decora es.
uecorative sewing/peuldlLy L III lIU When you start to sew again, the machine will automatically make a taper at 45°. The present sewing operation is indicated in the window. • To start the pattern without a taper, press the tie-off button 1(36) twice before starting to sew. Use -1+ button A to change the width of the satin stitch before sewing. • • To sew a pattern without a taper, press the tie-off button 1(36) four times before starting to sew.
I Appliqué designs effect. Appliqués are easily created and produce a beautiful obtain can you s pattern and als materi of By using a variety densely many different effects. You can make a perfect ories). access (special foot stitched seam with the applique ess of thickn extra the allows sole the on The special cutout Fusible foot. the under smoothly pass to zigzag a satin stitch stitch easily can you so webbing keeps the appliqué in place around the form. Snap on the applique foot.
Lt,Q1dLIVt7 tVVIl iyijictiy tI II JI’..fU Patchwork quilt Patchwork and quilting are traditional handicraft techniques which were originally used by North American pioneer women to make use of left over fabric. Over the years it has developed into a creative hobby. A patchwork quilt consists of three layers. Many pieces of fabric are joined together in patterns to form the top layer of the quilt. This is tacked to a middle layer of polyester or cotton batting and a backing fabric.
LJZL1JI aiv vvit ii _%_I II ‘•‘-1’--•’ And this is what you do Cut the pieces necessary for your quilt top using templates you have bought or made yourself. making sure to include a seam allowance of ¼’ (6 mm). Your Expression is perfect for piecing quilts. Set up your Expression with a straight stitch (1), stitch length 2.5, needle position 4 to the right and your IDT is engaged. The fabric pieces should just follow under the right of presser foot 0.
UUU[dLlVt tVVIlIy/peLIaILy iiiiiiu i Tying the Quilt Tying a quilt is another way to hold the quilt top, batting and back together. Previously done by hand, your Expression 2034/2044 has great decorative stitches that will “tie” your quilt with ease. Choose a decorative stitch that is a forward moving stitch, such as 63 or 66 (56 or 58 for model 2034). Prepare your quilt as explained in the Stitch-in-the-Ditch method.
,iJJGtLiV VVII Iy/JJei.lctlLy 1tl II llU I Quilt Appliques Appliques add that special touch for your quilt. There are many different ways of applying appliques to a quilt. One way is to add the applique to the block before the quilt is put together. Set your Quilt Expression with stitch 3, stitch length 0.5, stitch width 4-6 mm, presser foot 2. Adhere the applique piece to the block. Place stabilizer behind the block and applique. Sew around the applique with the satin stitch.
—I I I 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 2034 and 2044 with astonishing ease and speed. With cross-stitch No. 24 and No. 25 (2044) or No. 23 (2034), 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.
1 0 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 fits into the middle cutout of the needle plate. Push the plate down at the front. Tightly hoop your marked embroidery fabric.
Hernstitching 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. 26, 27 and 28 (2044), No. 24, 25 and 26 (2034) 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.
— 4, I I I I I a Chging the needle plate 112 Cldáning and oiling 112 Changing the sewing lamp 113 Sewing problems and their solutiops / 114-115
I 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 flat. Tip Lower the feed dog to make removing the needle plate easier.
iviaintenar 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. I lI I :F 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.
Sewing problems and their solutions ProblemlCause Remedy The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. Wrong needle is in use. Needle is bent or blunt. The machine is not properly threaded. Needle is too small for thread. Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the back. Use needle system 130/705 H. Insert a new needle. Check how the machine is threaded. Use a larger needle. Needle thread breaks See reasons above. Thread tension is too tight.
I !‘ Problem/Cause The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth rows. Feed dog is lowered. Slide A is at the left or slide B is at the right (see page 34) The needle plate is not lying flat. The machine is running with difficulty There are thread remnants in the hook ways. 1emedy Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush. Push slide A to the right or slide B to the left.
Technical data Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight Nominal voltage (reversible) Power consumption Sewinglamp 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 120 V / 220 240 V 75 W 12V/max.5W max. 950 stitches/mm mm. 80 stitches/mm 0 6 mm 0 6 mm 8mm 10.5 mm 130 / 705 H .. .. ...
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