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Parts of the sewing machine hobby 1016 1 Thread guide 2 Bobbin winder tension 3 Needle thread tension 4 Adjustment field 5 Spool holder 6 Bobbin winder 7 Handwheel 8 Stitch pattern chart with presser foot 9 Pattern adjustment button 10 Reverse key 11 Connection bushing 12 Master switch box 13 Detachable work support with accessory 14 Needle plate 15 Thread guide 16 Thread guide 17 Thread cutter 18 Threading slot 19 Hook cover (enclosing sewing hook) 20 Presser foot holder with presser foot 21 Free-arm 22 Fe
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Sewing for fun uct Congratulations! You have bought a quality prod made by Pfaff which is sure to bring you countless The hours of sewing pleasure. Your new sewmg mach features the very latest in design and technology. Furthermore, it has numerous practical features which will make sewing much easier for you. this Your sewing machThe is as simple to operate as instruction manual is to follow. Before you start sew ns Thg, please take the time to read these instructio carefully.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NSTRUCTONS For the United States only use only. When you This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for HOUSEHOLD always be adhered use an electric appliance, the following basic safety precautions should e. machin sewing this using before tions to: Read all instruc DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 2. 3. 4. Always unplug this The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
Notes on safety for domestic sewing machines The machines meet the relevant safety requirements. 1. The user must exercise adequate caution with regard to the up-and-down movement of the needle and constantly observe the sewing area during work. 2. When leaving the machine, during maintenance work or when changing mechanical parts or accessories, always disconnect the machine from the main power by unplugging the lead cord from the wall outlet, 3.
hobby Sewingforfun — Index F A Accessories and needles Accessory compartment 41 9 Feed dog, lowering 18 Felling foot 45 Foot control 8 Free arm 9 B 44 Bias tape binder Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension 12-13 Buttonholes 26-27 Buttons 13 G Gathering with the straight stitch General sewing aids 30 22 24 Changing the needle Changing the sewing lamp 18 H Handwheel.
hobby Sewing for fun — Needle charts 20 Setting utility stitches Sewing feet (normal accessories) N 47-48 42 Sewing feet (special accessories) Sewing lamp 43 Sewing on patches Sewing problems and their solutions 31 Shell edging 36 Optional accessories Smocking Special accessories chart 43 p Spool placement Stitch chart Straight stitch Needle plate, removing Needle thread tension 51 22 O Oiling the machine 50 Patchwork quilt Practical sewing 39-40 Presser bar lifter 15 o 46 Repair
hobby — Sewing for fun hobby 1016— Stitch chart Name Application 2 A A 1 34 Buttonhole A Straight stitch needle position middle Straight stitch needle position middle Straight stitch needle position middle Zigzag- stitch Standard buttonhole for e.g.
Operating the machine Bobbin winding Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension Changing the needle Changing the presser foot Control panel Detachable work support Drawing up the bobbin thread Electrical connection Free arm Lowering the feed dog Needle thread tension Presser bar lifter Reverse serging Setting the utility stitches Threading the needle thread Thread cutter 10-11 12-13 13 18 17 19 9 16 8 9 18 18 15 20 20 14-15 16
Operating the machine Carrying handle Lift up the carrying handle of the sewing machine from behind. pFFF Electrical connection Connect the plug of the foot pedal to the connection bushing (11) on the sew ing machine and the electrical socket. The sewing speed is regulated by press ing the foot pedal. For this sewing ma chine has to be used foot controller YC-482 or TJC-1 50. 220 V Master switch The sewing lamp lights up when the mas ter switch (12) is turned on. The machine is now ready to sew.
Operating the machine ) Accessory compartment The accessory compartment is found underneath the detachable work support (13), that has to be opened. Removing the detachable work support I free arm In order to be able to sew with the tree arm, you must swing the detachable work support (13> to the left and lift it out of the hole. Organizing the accessories Place the enclosed accessories into the accessory compartment.
Operating the rncwhine a iobbylOl6 Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Pull the handwheel (7) fully to the right. This will prevent the needle moving while the machine is winding the bobbin. Mounting the bobbin Switch off the master switch (12) Place the empty bobbin onto the pin of the bobbin winding mechanism and press it down as far as possible. Push the bobbin to the right. Note: The bobbin can only be wound/fit is moved fully to the right.
Operating the machine #i I Bobbin winder tension Pass the thread through the bobbin thread tension (2) in a clockwise direction, so that it crosses over itself on the way to the bobbin. 1 I i Winding a bobbin through the needle It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is threaded. Raise the press er bar lifter (26) to the top position. Pull the thread underneath the presser foot. 1 (L Pull the thread upward through the left-hand threader slot (18).
Operafi,1g the ,ncu’hjne Hook cover Switch off the master switch (12). Hold the side of the hook cover (19) and open it towards you. Taking out the bobbin case Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out. Release the latch and take out the empty bobbin. Thread tension In order to achieve a perfect seam ap pearance and durability make sure the needle and bobbin thread tensions are correctly adjusted to each other, so that the thread interlace is not visible on both sides of the fabric.
Operating the machine Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A and then under tension spring B so that it rests in the opening (see arrow). Checking the bobbin thread tension Hold the thread protruding from the bob bin case and pull the thread upwards sharply. The bobbin case must drop down the thread during this movement.
Operating the machine Threading the needle thread Switch off the master switch (1 2). PFAFF 14 J Pull the spool holder (5) up and mount the thread. Raise the presser bar lifter (26). Turn the handwheel until the take-up lever (28) is at its highest position. Thread by following the steps A to E. Tip: All the thread guides have an opening in which you can simply lay the threads.
Operating the machine Threading the needle Thread the needle thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. Presser bar lifter The presser foot is raised and lowered with the presser bar lifter (26).
____ Operating the nachine bQ’d ‘ 1 Drawing up the bobbin thread Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at its highest posi tion and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread Bobbin thread Close the hook cover (19) and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left. I I I - / L Thread cutter Pull the thread from the back to the front over the thread cutter (17).
Operatin.g the machhie Removing the presser foot Switch off the master switch (12). Raise the needle to its highest position. Press the front of the presser foot up and the rear of the presser foot down until it disengages from the presser foot holder (20). Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (20) so that when the presser bar lifter (26) is lowered, the pins of the foot engage in the presser foot holder.
Operaüng the machine Changing the needle Switch off the master switch (12). To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest point. Loosen the fixing screw (23) and pull the needle 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 fixing screw (23) firmly.
Operating the machine — hobby 1016 Control panel ns are depicted on the All the sewing programs and the relevant foot recommendatio selected using the are ms progra s control panel of your sewing machine. The variou left.
Operating the machine Setting utitity stitches All stitch patterns that you can sew with your machine are illustrated in the stitch pattern chart (8). Using the stitch pattern adjustment button (9) you can set the desired stitch by turning the dial until the required letter appears in the adjustment field (4). Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing key (10) is pressed.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Buttonholes Darning Elastic stitch Gathering General sewing aids Hemming with the twin needle Lace work Non-elastic stitches Roll hemming Sewing on buttons Shell edging Smocking Zippers 26-27 31 25 30 22 28 35 23 34 24 36 29 32 33 2?
Utility stitches wid pruc&aI sewing PFA F F Needle thread tension In order to achieve a perfectly sewn seam, the needle thread and bobbin thread ten sions must be correctly adjusted to each other. The normal setting for utility stitches is in the range from 4 to 5. j Check the tension using a wide zigzag stitch. The thread interlace must be between the two layers of fabric. If the needle thread tension is too tight, the interlace will be on the top side of the fabric.
Utility titches and practical sewing . 4 r Straight stitch Program B is the basic straight stitch in center needle position. Use adjustment button to select: B: stitch length 1 mm : stitch length 2 mm 2 B B: stitch length 4 mm Zigzag stitch C: stitch length 0.5 mm; stitch width 2 mm mm 02: stitch length 1.5 mm; stitch width 4 03: stitch length 1.5 mm; stitch width 5 mm Tip: Blind stitch foot no. 3 is particularly suitable for serging thin materials.
Utility stitches wtd practtctd sewing fi Sewing on buttons For sewing on buttons, the presser foot must be removed and the feed dog must be lowered (ci. page 20). Select the 4 mm zigzag stitch, stitch 02, by turning the stitch adjustment button (9). Sewing on buttons with a thread shank • Attach the presser foot. • Place a match between the holes in the button and sew as described in the left hand column on this page. • Remove the match and pull the fabric and the button apart.
Utility stiteiws and prarticai sewing 4 Elastic stitch Stitch D Because of its high elasticity, this stitch is used for sewing on elastic band, e.g. on underwear; skirt, trouser and dress waist bands: and cuffs. If replacing elastic, cut off old elastic close to its edge. • If needed, gather the fabric edge with the 4 mm long straight stitch (c.f. page 30). • Divide fabric and elastic into quarters and mark. You may find it easier to han dle if you pin the elastic to the fabric at the matching marks.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Buttonholes does Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all of the hobby models because the fabric end the not have to be rotated. To make sewing buttonholes even easier we recomm buttonhole foot. ary to Generally, buttonholes are sewn onto lined, doubled fabric, However, it is necess paper additionally stabilize some materials such as silk, organza and rayon with backing sewn.
Utility stitches mu! practical sewing iwri 1 412 / A 3 /A Program A Sewing buttonholes with the button hole foot Linen buttonhole • Attach the buttonhole foot and slide the foot forward as far as it will go. • Position the pattern adjustment dial at 1 and sew the first buttonhole seam in A the desired length. 112 and sew 4-6 stitches • Select setting A for the bartack. Make sure the fabric stays in position while doing this.
L’iihtv stir he s u,id pru ttci1 euH i —I— • Il ..—. _,*•_,*. * / Hemming with the twin needle Topstitching work can be carried out on normal and stretch materials with the twin needle. Professional hems on T-shirts, knitwear and cycling shorts can be sewn quickly and easily with the twin needle. The twin needle is available in various widths. Please ensure that you use the jersey needle for stretch fabrics! First fold and iron the width of fabric desired for the hem.
Utility stifehet and practical sewing Smocking effect with elastic threads Fine, light fabrics such as batiste, rayon and silk are especially suitable for beau tiful smocking work. For smocking work with elastic thread you should use an ad ditional bobbin case and wind it by hand with the elastic thread. As the elastic thread is much stronger than the normal bobbin thread, the tension of the bobbin case must be set very loose.
Utilily stirche.s atid practical sewing Gathering with the straight stitch 3 you can gather sleeves, With program B skirts and valances with a stitch length of 4 mm. To ensure a consistent gathering effect you should sew two or three rows of gathers. • Mark the first line on the face side of the fabric and sew along it. Allow the threads to extend approx. 10-20 cm be yond the ends of the fabric. • Each subsequent seam can be sewn one presser foot width from the last.
Utility titches and practical sewing Darning with the elastic stitch D Darning with the elastic stitch is especially suitable for repairing damaged areas. • Sew over the damaged area in rows un til it is well covered. Take care to ensure that the rows overlap. Repairing tears On tears, frayed edges or small holes it is useful to lay a piece of fabric under the reverse side of the fabric. The under laid fabric reinforces the workpiece and ensures you a perfect repair.
Utility titche and practical sewing Sewing in zippers There are different ways to sew in zippers. For skirts we recommend inserting a cen tered zipper. For men’s or ladies’ pants (trousers), a lapped zipper works best. Dif ferent types of zippers are available in retail stores: invisible, metal, plastic, jeans and outerwear to name a few. We rec ommend. metal zippers for heavier fabrics such as jeans.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 1? -. Trouser zippers • Press the left front seam allowance over 1I8 (4 mm) narrower than the actual seam allowance. • Baste the zipper under the overlapping edge so that the teeth are still visible. • Engage the zipper foot on the right and set the needle to the required position. • Stitch close to the edge of the zipper teeth. Shortly before the end of the seam, open the zipper and finish sewing the seam.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Roll hemming With the roll hemmer (special accesso ries) you can finish the edge 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 11872 mm per fold). • Place the folded fabric edge under the hemmer and sew a few straight stitches B, to secure.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Lace-work Lace inserts A beautiful heirloom effect can be achieved on christening wear, children’s clothes and other garments with lace in serts. • Baste the lace to the face side of the fabric. Stitch very close to both edges of the lace using straight stitch. • Carefully slit the fabric behind the lace at the center. Press these edges to wards the garment. • Overstitch both edges of the lace with a small zigzag stitch.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Shell edging The shell edge is very effective for thin, soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabric. It is frequently used as an edge finish on undergarments. The tighter the bobbin thread tension is set, the farther the shell edge will pull in. Serge the fabric edge and iron over the seam allowance. • Make sure that the fabric runs under the presser foot at half of the foot width. This provides a more prominent shell edging effect.
Traditional embroidery techniques Patchwork quilt Richelieu 39 40 38 37
T,,dirionc,1 e1nb,y)derv Iechniquev T j I Richelieu This very artistic form of bar and eyelet embroidery is easy to create with your sewing machine. • Transfer your pattern onto the right side of the fabric using a fabric marker. • Place two layers of water-soluble stabi lizer under the area to be embroidered and tightly hoop the fabric and stabi lizer.
rraditional ernbividery techniques Patchwork quilt Quilting is a traditional hand sewing tech nique. The method that the wives of Amer ican settlers developed to make use of material remnants has become a very popular artistic hobby for many sewing en thusiasts. Patchwork quilts used to be sewn exclu sively by hand. Nowadays, however, you have the possibility to make your creative ideas a reality in a much shorter time.
Traditional embroidery iechniques And this is what you do Cut out the pieces of your quilt top us ing templates you have bought or made yourself. A seam allowance of 1/4 (6.3 mm) should already be included in the templates. Spread these pieces out in front of you in accordance with the pattern and form small squares which you can then put together. These squares will then be sewn together and will form the top ply of the quilt.
Accessories and needles Bias binder Cording foot Felling foot Knit-edge foot Needle chart Quilting and patchwork foot Ruffler Sewing feet Optional accessories chart 44 45 45 46 47-48 46 44 42 43 -II
AccessorIe3 and needles Sewing feet - - ----.
Accessories and needles Sewing feet (optional accessories) from your The optional accessories are for special sewing work. They are available dealer. Designation Order no. Sewing work Pintuck foot with guide 93-036 942-91 For embroidering areas between pintucks PIntuck foot, 5 grooves (twin needle with needle spacing 1.6-20) Pntuck foot, 7 grooves (twin needle with needle spacing 1.6-2.
Accessories and needles Bias tape binder Binding with bias tape is a very easy method of giving fabric edges a smooth and neat appearance. For this you need unfolded bias tape about 1’ (24 mm) wide. • Remove the presser toot and holder. At tach the bias binder. • Cut the beginning of the bias tape at a diagonal. • Feed the tape into the scroll of the bind er and pull out to the back. • Adjust the binder and/or the needle po sition so that the needle pierces the fabric approximately 1/16” (1-1.
Accessories and needles I . 2 ,$ - Felling foot Flat felled seams are particularly strong and are commonly known as jeans seams. Seams on sportswear and chil dren’s wear, blouses and shirts are more durable with this technique. You can make these seams particularly decorative by us ing 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.
,4ceesso,’ic, and need1e. ‘5.5 Knit-edge foot As the knit-edge foot has a presser foot sole of varying height, thick knitted fabrics can be sewn with ease. To do so select the zigzag stitch. In order to obtain a perfect seam on knit fabrics, we recom mend oversewing a wool thread, pulled slightly taut, into the seam. This will give the seam additional strength and keep it from stretching out of shape. Quilt and patchwork foot The quilt and patchwork foot allows you to sew accurate 1/4 or 1/8” seams.
,4ccecsoriiy and needles Need’e chart Selection of the right needle guarantees better sewing of the chosen material 60 Fabric weight heavy Fabric weight medium Fabric weight light Needle 80 90 Needle 70 75 100 Needle 110 120 Needle points Point and eye Suitable for 130/705 H Needle size 70/80 Light ball point 130/705 H-SUK Needle size 70/110 Medium ball point Universal needle for linen, chiffon, batiste, organdy, woolens. velvet. fancy seams and embroidery. Coarse knitted fabrics. Lastex.
Accessories and needles Needle chart q Needle spacing Suitable for 2.5mm 2,5 mm 1.6mm 2.0 mm normal pintucks normal pintucks 2.5 mm 2.5 mm 3,0 mm 2.5 mm 3.0 mm 4.0 mm wide pintucks extra wide pintucks Classification Stitch length 130/705 H-ZWI Size: 80 130/705 H-ZW1 Size: 80 Size: 90 Size: 100 Stitch width Fancy patterns with twin needles Before sewing the desired embroidery stitches, check whether needles can penetrate freely, by turning the handwheel.
Maintenance and troubleshooting Changing the sewing lamp Cleaning and oiling Removing the needle plate Troubleshooting 51 50 51 52 49
A4azntenancc wzd troubleshooting Removing the hook Switch off the master switch (12). Pull the hook cover ring out towards you. To unlock the hook, fold open the black bar of the hook race. Take out the bobbin case. Note: Turn the handwheel (7) until the needle is at its highest position. You can now remove the hook. Cleaning and oiling • Clean the hook race with the brush. • Place one drop of oil into the hook race (every 15-20 hours of operation).
Wainienance and troubleshooting Removing the needle plate Raise the presser foot holder (26) and remove the presser foot. The needle must be at its highest position. • Remove the detachable work support (13). Loosen the two screws with the screwdriver and lift the needle plate (14). • Clean the feed dog (22) with the brush. I Changing the sewing lamp. Switch off the master switch (12). Remove the detachable work support (13). The sewing lamp (bulb) is located inside the needle head of the machine.
Maintenance and troubleshooting Sewing problems and their solutions Problem/Cause 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Needle breaks off Needle is not pushed fully in. Needle is bent.
TechncaI Data Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight Nominal voltage Power consumption Sewing lamp Sewing speed Stitching width Stitching length Presser foot lift Max. presser foot height Needle system Package contents Sewing machine Foot control Lead cord Accessories Instruction manual 392 x 149 x 296 mm 6,6 kg 120 V / 220.240 V 80 W 15W max. 900 stitches / mm. max. 5 mm max.
