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* 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. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. • Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same typo rated max 5 Watt.
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. :.. .ø. 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 2046 model and to the 2034.
ntroduction Index of headings D A Darning, automatic darning (model 2046) Accessories Darning, sewing on patches Applique foot Applique designs Automatic tapering 20, 96-97 100 91 89, 90 P 62 59, 62-63 Decorative sewing, general notes 84 Decorative stitches, Quilt Expression 2046 10 Decorative stitches, Expression 2034 11 E B Balance 40 Elastic utility stitches 56-60, 65 Basting 55 Electrical connection 19 Eyelet embroidery 93 Eyelets 61 Bias binder Blind hem Bobbin case 105 56
I Introduction N S Narrow edge foot 109 Sewing function buttons Needle plate, changing 114 Sewing problems and their solutions Needle table 110, 111 42 116, 117 Sewing programs, selecting 36 27 Shell edging 67 Needle, changing 31 Shirring foot 102 Needle, threading 26-27 Stitch patterns, formation 45 Needle/bobbin thread tension 24-26 Stitch sequence buttons 49 Non-elastic/elastic stitches 54-58 Stitch sequence, deleting 51 Stitch sequence, deleting from 50 Stitch sequenc
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I Introduction Utility stitches Expression 2034 4=31 . 15 14 Il 16 17 II 18 20 21 22 23 24 ách t4o 26 25 p1o ; ,_________________ 14 Decorative elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as leathers and terry cloth. 6 15 Quilting, applique 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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rinicai section Parts of the sewing machine (model 2034) t t F F F F F F F F F F F F 1 -1+ button A (stitch width/pattern width controls) 27 Slide for lowering the feed dog 28 Base plate 2 -1+ button B (stitch length/pattern length controls) 29 Removable accessory tray 3 -1+ button C (stitch density/balance controls) 30 Presser foot holder with presser foot 4 Info button 31 Integrated dual feed!IDT 5 Carrying handle 32 Integrated needle threader 6 Handwheel 33 ‘Reverse sewing” but
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hnicaI section w 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 (44) upwards. rtH < h+4tIO flflfl UU: PFAFF __\ ‘— 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.
Iechnicai seUiün 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 type ATK 0070 has to be used for this sewing machine.
caI!!ctio_J I I Accessory tray Open the accessory tray by placing your left index finger on the ridged area on the left ot 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 ‘U I I t A I I I S iT Accessories 2034/2046 (see also pages 96-97) 20 4. &Uaa4 arnas at.4 Ta a sa.
ItI..,I II IRctI LILR i 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.
________ I hnical section 1!!!Hf 1Ih!! F,JiHIULi 1!! _ir ¶ 0 . *D RII 4( 2 ai 1 V Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the spool holder. To obtain frut movement of the thread and hold the thread spool firmly, fit spool cap of the right size for the thread spool. 261 3$i 2 2048 4 I Threading Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counterclockwise through the pre-tension device B.
_________ IecFl1kI(u tUUUfl i4Li .q1iiriiiii I _1 204 ‘4 22i 23i 24 1 : 2048 27o 2$o 26 25 2 I 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. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove bobbin from the winder.
w hnEcal section 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 For the best stitch appearance and durability make sure the needle and bobbin thread tensions are balanced with one another, i.e. the threads evenly meet between the two fabrit layers.
I I — II Inserting the bobbin so, Insert the full bobbin in the bobbin case. When doing tension under then A, h slot throug ys sidewa thread the pull spring B until it rests in the opening (see arrow). Check: ise. When you pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockw -c 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. Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply.
nical section - — I Ia a I I + $. iwa 2o 40 30i2 Ba 6a 7ra 8o9wu Quitt4!, 21a 24i 22i 23i 25i 27o 26i 012 PAFF 2046 III A j3 I Threading the needle Switch off the master switch. t Raise the presser foot lifter (51). Place the thread on the spool holder and fit 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 pre tension device B. Now pass it through the left threading slot downwards.
aecnncaa sectkjri I / - 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 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.
,nicaI section Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (51). I w 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.
le(1111K.a1 StUuull /— / -F -F Removing the presser foot Attaching the presser foot Switch off the master switch 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. 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).
hnical section i’4 31* 2e 3 * 4 • b a. 11 . I 3Q ) I I Winding a bobbin through the needle It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is fully threaded. Raise the presser toot 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 U-up lever must be at its highest position.
Technica’ secUon 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 Threading the twin needle: Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle.
inical secUon 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.
iecrinicai secuon I I Engaging the IDT Disengaging the lOT Important: For all work with the Dual Feed IDT, use presser feet with the center back cut-out. 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. Raise the presser foot. Press the IDT (31) down until it engages. Stripes and plaids match perfectly due to the even feed of the material to be sewn.
inica section w t Lowering the teed dog For certain sewing work such as tree-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. I To engage the feed dog move the slide to the right. L Raise the presser foot before engaging the feed dog. r I. You can also lower the feed dog by opening the bobbin door and moving slide B to the right.
Sewing functions Adjusting the contrast in the Expression window 36 Stitch selection 36 Bobbin thread monitor (model 2046) 37 Altering pattern sizes 37 Altering the stitch width/needle position 38 4ltering the pattern th/stitch length 38, 39 A1ring the pattern tenØVstitch density 39 Sa1ate 40 jnfobutton/reverse sewing button 41 Sewtrgfuction btton :.
ving functions 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). 1 I I Stitch selection There are three ways of selecting your desired stitch: 1 c) With the selection wheel (selection buttons, model 2034): for scrolling backward and forward in the stitches.
Sewing functions Bobbin thread monitor (model 2046) If the bobbin is nearing its end [2 ¼ yd (2 m)-3 1/4 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. 9 Altering stitches Adjust the length, width, balance, density or needle position of stitches by touching the appropriate -1+ buttons to the right ol the window. Each change is visible in the window.
functions Ning I t Altering the stitch width The selected stitch can be sewn in various widths, a zigzag stitch No. 3. ; p — 1. 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. 9 S Altering the pattern width, e.g. Stitch 75 (Stitch 56 on model 2034) For decorative stitches, the overall width of the pattern is shown in the window.
I Sewing functions Altering the stitch length The stitch length of a stitch can be altered using +1button B. ‘9” 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. 9 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.
ing functions 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. 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. — 1 t 1. The standard balance setting is ‘0”.
Sewing functions 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 IDT, lower the feed dogs, page number of the info menu.
iing functions t I I I I I I I I V 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-oft 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.
Sewing functions “Lock” button “Pattern mirror” button: (39) 4t 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 button (7) and the selection dial are now locked.
ing functions -Yr 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. 9 I t t 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 runcuons I 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. , 4 b F/iJ The patterns that are formed from the right will always retain the right side of the stitch, regardless of any changes in width.
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Stitch Sequences Stitch sequences 48 Buttons for the stitch sequence 49 49, 50 Storing stitches Deleting from the stitch sequence 50 Inserting into the stitch sequence 51 Deleting a stitch sequence 51 Deleting all M-memories 52 Changing a stitch within a sequence 52 “Pattern start” function 52 rq ) 0 ......
h sequences L The symbol ) appears in the window. s Select the stitch using the direct selection button with the letter or stitch desired the to scroll or ), (15-26 the m+ selection wheel. Store the stitches by pressing button (14). 99,9 Once you have entered the stitch sequence, you can start to sew immediately. All stitches that have in been sewn are automatically stored and remain the off switch you after the machine’s memory even machine.
mcn sequiiu 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 must be in front of the pattern sequence. The cursor 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. ..
ty stitches J Straight stitch 1 needle position. Stitch 1 is the basic straight stitch in center Change the mm. to 6 The stitch length can be increased up or zipper in a sew to stitch t needle position of the straigh have 2034 and 2046 The collar. of a edge the topstitch along button -1÷ the with 13 needle positions that can be adjusted ‘A” — easily pivot at Tip: Use the “needle up/down” button to collar points. e I Sewing in zippers 1 the There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow .
_, LIIIL s_w..’_,, 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 teed 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.
:y stitches J 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. L .,Li • 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 fhe fabric on the left swing of the needle and overcasts the edge of the fabric on the right swing of the needle. S I Stretch triple zigzag stitch 15 (17/2034) 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. — • Fold up a hem the correct width.
y stitches J Stretch triple straight stitch 2 strength is This stitch is used for sewing seams where The heavier seams. needed, such as underarm and crotch d. require length stitch the fabric, the longer the — Elastic stitch 4 sportswear. Use stitch 4 to add elastic to pajamas. skirts and • 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.
I Darning with the elastic stitch 4 damaged Use the elastic stitch to repair holes, tears and areas. If the area is only slightly damaged, sew over it with several rows of stitching until it is well covered. — piece For tears, frayed edges or small holes, place a and area ed damag of fabric, slightly larger than the fabric. of the side wrong the on of the same color, Stitch over the damaged area, then cut away the excess fabric close to the stitching on the back side of your repair. ,, .
ystitchesJ Overlock stitches multiple provide a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join For elastic, knits and stretch fabrics, the 2034 and 2046 rd standa than e durabl more are and stretch built-in have s stitche layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches. ing This guides the fabric more precisely and prevents tunnel Tip: Use blind stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overlock seams.
UtWtysttches 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.
y stitches I Automatic darning —85 (Model 2046) and Stitch 85 is for strengthening damaged areas of fabric repairing tears. . • Stitch over the damaged area at the requred length Press the reverse button; the machine finishes sewing the darning program and the darning length is saved. as The saved darning length can now be repeated as often • needed. I I I I a a a Depending on the type of fabric, the darning pattern may shift slightly out of square.
UtWty stkh 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 ndex 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 clamplneedle set screw. Tighten the set screw.
ytitchejJ Gathering with straight stitch — 1 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.
tsaitu Bridging stitches 8 or 13 (14/2034) 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.
:y stitches J 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.
Utility_stitches SheB 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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Buttonholes General notes on buttonholes 70 Inserting the buttonhole guide 70 Inserting the buttonhole foot 70 Types of button holes 71 Fully automatic buttonhole 72 Semi-automatic buttonhole! manual finish 72-73 Manual buttonhole 74 Buttonholes with gimp thread 75 Tips for a perfect buttonhole 76
ttonholes 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.
Buttonholes Choose from the following buttonholes: 1) Linen buttonhole No. 9 for blouses, shirts, dresses, etc. 2) Stretch buttonhole No. 87 (No 60 on the model 2034) for stretch fabrics 3) Keyhole buttonhole No. 88 (No 61 on the model 2034) for jackets, coats and pants (trousers) 4) Round buttonhole No.
ttonholes 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.
Buttonholes The second bartack will be sewn and complete the buttonhole. The word auto” appears in the window. 9 All remaining buttonholes will now be sewn automatically. 11111 Note: If the length or stitch density of a programrned buttonhole is changed, the programming is cance/led. Reprogramming with a new length value or a new density is required.
tonholes I 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. *0 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.
Buttonho’es 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.
tto_J r 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”).
Quilting Patchwork and quilting 78 Piecing the quilt top 78 Quilt piecing 79 Stitch-in-the-Ditch 79 Antique Quilt Stitches 80 Tying the Quilt 81 Free Motion Stippling 81 Quilt Appliques 82
Iting Patchwork and quilting Patchwork and quilting are traditional hand craft techniques to make use of left-over fabric. Over the years it has developed into a creative hobby. Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. Today your creative ideas can be realized in a much shorter time with your Pfaff Expression. I A quilt consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. I L t Piecing the quilt top Cut out the pieces of fabric for your quilt top using templates.
j Qu1tiug Quilt piecing Cut the pieces necessary for your quilt top using templates you have bought or made yourself, making sure to include a seam allowance of 1/4” (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. Moving the needle position gives you a scant ¼” seam.
ilting Antique Quilt Stitches Beutiful Crazy Patch quilting was originally sewn by hand. This hand stitched look can be accomplished faster and easier with the Pfaff Antique quilt stitches. • Use invisible (monofilament) thread in the needle. Use a contrast or matching polyester or cotton thread in the bobbin. • Set the needle thread tension to 7-9. • When you sew the stitch on the three layers of your quilt, you should only see your bobbin thread.
I QuiWi Tying the Quilt Tying a quilt is another way to hold the quilt top, batting and back together. Previously done by hand, your Expression has great decorative stitches that will tie’ your quilt with ease. Choose a decorative stitch that is a forward moving stitch. such as 75 or 78 (56 or 58 for model 2034). Prepare your quilt as explained in the Stitch-in-the-Ditch method. In order to sew the stitch only once, press the tie-off button when you have started to sew.
ilting 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.
Decorative sewing! Specialty techniques Genert tes pn decorattewing 4 4Ib$tq*ttem widtMendor c*dboØers bdrs a4 ombined borders using twin needle 85 Free-motion monograms 86 Free-motion embroidery 87 Tapering with satin-stitch zigzag.
corativesewintyriiqJ 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.
•/“. 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. Mark the center of your fabric with a fabric marking pen! pencil. Sew stitch 69 (model 2034 stitch 50); stitch width 6 mm along your line. Next press the ‘Pattern mirror button” (39). Position your fabric even with the top of the first row of stitching.
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 63). 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/Specia[tytechniqu 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.
I I I I I Tapering with the satinstitch 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 I. A 88 B 4 C • Place stabilizer under fabric. • Set needle thread tension to 3.
Manual change/Irregular pattern I I 4) (1 A B • Place stabilizer under fabric. • Set needle thread tension to 3. Select zigzag stitch 11/2046, 12/2034 for motifs with a right or left needle position or zigzag stitch 3 for motifs with a center needle position. ,d Set stitch length to 0.2 • 1’ ci 1 C - 0.3 mm. Using -1+ button A increase and reduce the width while sewing. Note: If you have selected the right or left needle position, the stitch width only changes in one direction.
ecorative sewingISpeciaty techniques I [1 I I When you start to sew again, the machine will automatically make a taper at in the window. 450• The present sewing operation is indicated • To start the pattern without a taper, press the tie-off button the width of the satin stitch before sewing.
[Decorative sewig/Speciah:y 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.
corative sewing/SpecaIty techniqJ Cross-stitch Cross-stitch embroidery has always been a wonderful traditional, embroidery technique. I What used to be stitched by hand with a great deal of effort can now be sewn with the 2034 and 2046 with astonishing ease and speed. With cross-stitch No. 22 (2046) or No 23 (2046/2034). 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.
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.
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. 24, 25 and 26 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.
Accessories and needles Presser Feet (standard accessories) 96-97 Special accessory table 98-99 Felling Foot/Appliqué Foot “ck Foot 100 101 Cording Foot/Gathering Foot 102 Knit-Edge Foot/Ruffler Attachment 103 1/4 inch Quilting Foot 104 Free-motion Quilt Foot/ Bias Binder 105 Pintuck Foot with Decorative Stitch Guide 106 Non-stick Maxi-stitch Embroidery Foot 106 7/9 Hole Cord Foot/ Couching/Braiding Foot 107 Circular embroidery guide 108 Fringe Presser Foot/ Narrow Edge Foot 109 Needle
cessories and needles Presser feet (normal accessories) Zipper Foot with IDT 820248-096 I Standard Presser Foot Buttonhole Foot with IDT 820295-096 I L 820250-096 I Darning Foot Fancy Stitch Foot with IDT 820243-096 820253-096 I Fancy Stitch Foot 820278-096 - Rolled Hem Foot 3 mm 820249-096 Blindhem/Overlock Foot 820256-096 96
___ ____ Accessories ana neeai Buttonhole Guide Edge Guide/Quilting Guide 820251-096 820294-096 Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer Second spool holder Seam ripper 93-033 063-44/000 99-053 016-91/000 Brush 93-847 979-91/000 93-035 910-91/000 820292-096 Oil 1 Needle box 48-020 804-32/000 2 Felt pad L17 I 93-033 064-05/000 I 3 Bobbins 820361-096 4-6 Spool cap 4. 93-035 050 44/000 5. 93-036 048-44/000 6.
cessories and needles dealer): Special accessories/presser feet (available from your I I I gwo I Appliqué Foot 820214-096 For appliqué work Open Toe Appliqué Foot 6 mm. with IDT 820215-096 Allows full view of work surface Bias Binder 820245-096 For binding edges with bias tape Five-groove Pintuck Foot (size 80 twin needles with needle spacing 2.0 25) 820226-096 For creating pintucks on light to medium weight fabrics Seven-groove Pintuck Foot (size 80 twin needles with needle spacing 1 .6 2.
Accessories and needles Designation Order No Sewing work Hiuiging Guide, 3 mm and 5 mm 820228-096 For sewing together two edges of fabrics with a hemstitch seam effect 1/1 inch Quilting Foot 820212-096 For quilting and patchwork jobs 1;4 inch Quilting Foot with IDT 820211-096 For quilting and patchwork jobs Pintuck Foot with Decrative Stitch Guide, 820224-096 For embroidering areas between pintucks Lunching/Braiding Foot with IDT 820230-096 For oversewing cords 7/9 Hole Cord Foot with IDT
cessories and needles I I I Felling Foot commonly Flat felled seams are particularly strong and are and ear sportsw on known as jeans seams. Seams with childrens wear, blouses and shirts are more durable larly particu seams these make can You ue. this techniq color. decorative by using a sewing thread of a contrasting . widths nt differe two in le The felling foot is availab Attach the felling foot to the presser foot holder.
rcesi I’. f ‘s C- r’ r cZ&iILh 1tzUft, V Pintuck Foot In’ (ldssic heirloom sewing technique can be easily lopli dIed on many types of fabric such as light cotton and ii. Undergarments and children’s clothes are given a H).tiltJIc touch by pintucking. Atlich the pintuck foot. IrriI a twin needle on your machine (e.g. 130/705 I /Wl; 1.6 or 2.0 mm needle spacing; size 80>.
:cessories and needles I Cording Foot Gathering 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. Beautiful gathering effects can be achieved quickly and easily with the shirring foot. e.g. on lightweight children’s wear or home decorating projects.
Accessories and needles 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. 16/2046 Stitch: Stitch length: 3.0 Stitch width: 6.
cessories and needles - I 1/4 inch Quilting Foot Quilting of the fabric layers 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. • Use invisible (monofilament) thread in the needle. Use a contrast or complementary polyester or cotton thread in the bobbin.
Accessones ana rieeua,s Free-motion Quilt Foot t The tree-motion quilt foot in combination with the straigh layers three The g. quiltin otion free-m for suited stitch is well g. of your quilt are guided manually during free-motion quiltin your uniform and tent consis The faster you sew, the more stitches will become. Try this technique out first on a test and piece. Free-motion quilting is possible in both curved (center g quiltin t-line straight lines.
ccessoraes and need’es Pintuck Foot with Decorative Stitch Guide Non-stick Maxi-stitch Embroidery Foot (for leather> With this foot you can accurately sew pintucks with a spacing of 5 or 11 mm. The same foot allows you to precisely space decorative stitches up to 6 mm wide between the pintucks. The synthetic coating on the underside of this foot makes it particularly suitable for sewing decorative and utility stitches of up to 6 mm wide on leather, synthetic leather and vinyl.
Accessories and needies 7/9 Hole Cord Foot with IDT Couching/Braiding Foot with IDT 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. • Cut your cords to the desired length. Thread the cords through the holes in the foot from the top to the bottom. Lead the cords under the presser foot and out the back.
cessories and needles 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.
Ikccessones aria rieeui ‘I , I— Narrow Edge Foot with IDT Fringe Presser Foot with IDT 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. This presser foot makes narrow edge topstitching easier, It is excellently suited to edge-joining separate fabric pieces, i.e. attaching lace to a finished fabric edge.
I ?ssories and needles Needle table P stitching of the fabric. Using the correct needle guarantees better Fabric weight Fabric weight Fabric weight light medium needle size needle size heavy needle size 100110120 8090 607075 Needle points 4 ____ ____ ____ Light ball point 1301705 H Size: 60-130 — 130/705 H-SUK Size: 70-100 130/705 H-PS Size: 75-100 1301705 H-SKF Size: 90-110 — — - ..
Accessories and needles Needle chart 130/705 H-ZWI Size: 80 2.5 mm 2.5 mm 1.6 mm 2,0 mm normal pintucks normal pintucks 130/705 H-ZWI Size: 80 Size: 90 Size: 100 2.5 mm 2.5 mm 3.0 mm 2.5 mm 3.0 mm 4.0 mm wide pintucks extra wide pintucks topstitch hem for knits Fancy patterns with twin needles the handwheel. In Before sewing the desired decorative stitches, check whether the needles can penetrate freely by turning possible.
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Iv I Maintenance Changing the needle plate 114 Cleaning and oiling 114 Changing the light bulb 115 Sewing pro1ems and their solutions 116-117
Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. Removal changer Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate plate needle the press and (lamp changer) as shown easily up on the right, then on the left. It can now be removed. Replacing the cut Place the needle plate against the rear edge of snap it hear you until front the at down press out then needle the that check , in place. Before you start sewing plate is lying flat.
IVIL..,, •.s. Changing the light bulb • and Switch off the main switch. Disconnect the lead cord e. machin the from l plug contro the foot • 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 ise it will go. Now turn the bulb half a rotation counterclockw and remove the bulb. Insertion of the bulb Insert the bulb in the lamp changer.
Sewing problems and their solutions p ProbnVCause 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. Needle thread breaks See reasons above. Thread tension is too tight. Thread is poor or has slubs in it, or has become dry after overlong storage. Thread is too thick. Needle breaks oft Needle is not pushed fully in. Needle is bent. Needle is too thick or too thin.
VIAII I i.’..a Problem/Cause arly The machine does not feed or feeds irregul n ‘viiitj lint has collected betwee ltd dog teeth rows. I ‘ol clog is lowered. right lid A is at the left or slide B is at the ‘io page 34) llii’ noodle plate is not lying flat. The machine is running with difficulty I late are thread remnants in the hook ways. ,...... Remedy Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush. Push slide Ato the right or slide B to the left.
k F F F F F F F F F F F F 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 408 x 290 x 187 mm 8.3 kg 120 V / 220 240 V 75 W 12 V/max. 5W max. 950 stitches/mm mm. 80 stitches/mm 0 6 mm 0. 6 mm 8mm 10.5mm 130 / 705 H ... ...
