hobby1142 Owner´s manual
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Parts of your hobby™ 1142 sewing machine 1 Bobbin winder stop 2 Bobbin winder spindle 3 Hole for extra spool pin 4 Spool pin 5 Carrying handle 6 Bobbin thread guide 7 Take-up lever 8 Foot pressure dial 9 Face plate 10 Thread cutter 11 Buttonhole lever 12 Needle threader 13 Slide for lowering the feed dog 14 Needle plate 15 Accessory tray 16 Throat plate 17 Throat plate release button 18 Thumbscrew 19 Needle screw 20 Presser foot lifter 21 Thread tension dial 22 Rev
Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® hobby! Your hobby is so easy to use and offers a whole range of features and accessories for you to explore. Please spend some time reading these operating instructions as it is a great way to learn the machine and also to make full use of the features. Your Pfaff dealer will be at your service with any help or advice you need.
This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: • A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
II Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2. Utility stitches and practical sewing Standard accessories IV Optional accessories V Basic sewing 2:2 V Free arm sewing 2:4 Seam guides on the needle plate 2:5 Turning a square corner 2:5 Accessory tray Stitch table VI 1.
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IV Introduction Standard accessories 1 Standard presser foot A Part No. 820 546-096 1 2 Buttonhole foot B Part No. 820 547-096 2 3 Overcasting foot C Part No. 820 548-096 3 4 Zipper foot E Part No. 820 549-096 4 5 Blindhem foot G Part No. 820 550-096 5 6 Automatic buttonhole foot R Part No. 820 551-096 6 7 Edge Guide/Quilting Guide Part No.
Introduction 8-9 Spool cap 13 Extra spool pin Part No. 4160424-01 Part No. 4160292-01 8 9 10 Cushion felt 14 Screwdriver Part No. 4160234-01 Part No. 4160422-01 10 11 12 11 Brush 15 Bobbins Part No. 4160409-01 Part No. 4160233-01 12 Seam ripper 16 Needles Part No. 4160304-01 Part No.
VI Introduction Stitch table hobby 1142 Stitch A B Description C Buttonhole Straight stitch, needle position middle Straight stitch, needle position left D E Zigzag stitch Triple zigzag stitch F Elastic blindhem stitch G H J Blindhem stitch Shell-edging stitch Greek stitch M N O P B D E Checker satin stitch Triangle satin stitch Open scallop Oval satin stitch Stretch triple straight stitch, needle position middle Stretch triple straight stitch, needle position left Stretch triple zigzag stitc
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1:2 Operate your hobby 1142 Carrying handle Lift up the carrying handle of the sewing machine from behind. Carrying case The carrying case, which is part of the basic equipment, protects your sewing machine from dust and damage while transporting. Before putting on the carrying case, lift up the carrying handle. Connecting the foot control Before connecting to the power supply, make sure the voltage shown on the machine conforms to your electrical power.
Operate your hobby 1142 1:3 Foot pressure dial C Turn the foot pressure dial to adjust the foot pressure. The foot pressure dial should be set at “III” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to “II” for appliqué, cutwork, drawn work and basting. Set the setting mark (C) at “I” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other Àne fabrics. Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. darning the feed dog has to be dropped.
1:4 Operate your hobby 1142 Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter. You can raise the foot about 1/4" (6 mm) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place heavy fabric under the foot. A B C C B A Lowered position Normal up position Extra lift position Changing the presser foot Turn off the main switch. Removing the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel.
Operate your hobby 1142 1:5 Removing and attaching the foot holder Turn off the main switch. E To remove the foot holder Remove the thumbscrew (E) by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver and remove the foot holder. To attach the foot holder Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar. Fit the thumbscrew into the hole. Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver. Changing the needle Turn off the main switch.
1:6 Operate your hobby 1142 Bobbin winding Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Pull out the handwheel to disengage the clutch. Setting the spool Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown in the picture. Press the large spool cap (A) Àrmly against the spool of thread. A For a small spool, use the small spool cap (B). B Pull the thread around the bobbin thread guide(C).
Operate your hobby 1142 1:7 Thread through the hole in the bobbin (D) from the inside to the outside as shown in the picture. D Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle with the free end of the thread at the top. Push the bobbin to the right. Note: The bobbin can only be wound when it is moved fully to the right. Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while the machine is running. Hold the end of the thread Àrmly and press the foot control.
1:8 Operate your hobby 1142 Inserting the bobbin Turn off the main switch. Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off as shown in the picture. Pull the thread into the front notch (A) on the front side of the bobbin holder. Pull the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. A Continue to pull the thread lightly until the thread slips into the side notch (B). Pull out about 10 cm (4”) of thread. Attach the throat plate.
Operate your hobby 1142 1:9 G F H Threading the machine F Turn off the main switch. Raise the presser foot and turn the handwheel towards you until the take-up lever (F) is in it's highest position. Pull the thread from the spool and pass it under the thread guide (G). Then pull it down along the right threading slot. Pull the thread up around the bottom of the thread guide plate (H). I Firmly pull the thread from right to left over the take-up lever (F) and down into the take-up lever eye.
1:10 Operate your hobby 1142 Needle threader Turn off the main switch. To make threading the needle easier and quicker, you have been provided with a needle threader. Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the needle is at its highest position. Move the needle threader (A) completely downwards and turn it towards the needle so that the small hook B goes through the needle eye from behind. Pull the thread from the left around the guide and under the hook.
Operate your hobby 1142 1:11 C D E Threading the twin needle Turn off the main switch Insert the twin needle. Insert the extra spool pin into its hole (C). Place a piece of felt and a spool on the extra spool pin. The threading path is the same as single needle threading. Slide one of the threads through the needle bar thread guide (D) on the left, and the other one on the right (E). Thread the needles from the front to back. Note: You cannot use the needle threader for a twin needle.
1:12 Operate your hobby 1142 Bringing up the bobbin thread Turn off the main switch. Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at the top again and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. Bring the bobbin thread (B) up by pulling the needle thread (A) as shown in the picture. A B Pull 10 cm (4”) of both threads back and under the presser foot.
Operate your hobby 1142 1:13 Stretch stitches D Stitch selection Raise the needle to its highest position. C Turn the stitch selector dial (C) to set the desired stitch at the setting mark (D). Note: Do not turn the stitch selector dial while the needle is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 0 1 2 3 4 Stitch length dial F With the stitch length dial(E) you can adjust the stitch length to the required length, between 0 and 4 mm, by turning the dial to the setting mark (F).
1:14 Operate your hobby 1142 Adjusting stretch stitch balance If the stretch stitches are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct them by turning the stitch length dial. Balancing stitches: If the stitches are drawn out, correct them by turning the dial in the “–” direction. If the stitches are compressed, correct them by turning the dial in the “+” direction. Stitch width dial A The stitch width can be adjusted with the stitch width dial (A).
Operate your hobby 1142 1:15 Variable needle position The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be moved between the center (5) and left (0) with the stitch width dial. Note: Do not turn the stitch width dial while the needle is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break Reverse sewing Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse. The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button is pressed.
1:16 Operate your hobby 1142 Balancing needle thread tension The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. To ensure perfect sewing results, the needle thread tensions must be perfectly tuned. Balanced tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as shown in the picture. Check the tension with a wide zigzag stitch. The threads must be interlaced between the two fabric pieces.
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2:2 Utility stitches and practical sewing Basic sewing Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot. Lower the needle into the fabric. Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward the back. Depress the foot control. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting the fabric feed by itself. Note: Pull the threads to the left when sewing with the buttonhole foot.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:3 Finishing sewing Press the reverse stitch lever and sew several stitches in reverse at the end of the seam. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, pulling the threads to the back. Pull the threads up and into the thread cutter. The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next seam.
2:4 Utility stitches and practical sewing Free arm sewing For stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments. In order to sew with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. Hook your Àngers on the bottom left of the accessory tray and pull it to the left. When replacing the accessory tray to its proper position, insert the pins (A) into the holes (B) and push the accessory tray to snap it in place.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:5 Seam guides on the needle plate The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam allowance. The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the seam guide. inches mm Turning a square corner When the fabric edge facing you lines up with the cornering guide (C) as shown in the picture, stop stitching and lower the needle into the fabric by turning the handwheel toward you.
2:6 Utility stitches and practical sewing Explanation of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. stitch These charts also provide you with further instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the needle thread tension and recomended presser foot. Always use the “center” needle position if not otherwise speciÀed in the instructions.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:7 B A stitch B/C 0/5 1.5-4 2-6 A Straight stitch Straight stitch B/C is the basic straight stitch. The stitch length can be increased up to 4 mm. It is easier to do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. topstitching a collar or sewing in a zipper. The needle position is determined by the stitch width dial. (5 is center, 0 is left).
2:8 Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch B/C stitch 0/5 stretch 2-5 A D 1-5 0.5-3 2-5 B/C Stretch triple straight stitch Zigzag stitch This stitch is used for sewing all seams where great strength is needed, e.g. inside trouser seams, crotch and armhole seams. Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc. Adjust the stitch length to suit your sewing needs.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:9 stitch E stitch 3-5 0.5-1.5 3-6 A E 5 stretch 3-7 A Tricot stitch (Triple zigzag stitch) Honeycomb stitch This stitch is used to Ànish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decorative hem which is particularly suitable for hems on T-shirts and childrens clothes. Place the fabric to leave a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam allowance. Trim the extra allowance after sewing.
2:10 Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch H stitch 5 stretch 3-7 C J 5 stretch 3-7 C What is an overlock stitch? Closed overlock stitch For elastic materials and knits, the hobby 1142 offers an overlock stitch which sews two fabric layers together and overcasts simultaneously. It is more elastic than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn. The closed overlock stitch is perfect for sewing jersey knits.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:11 Stitch F Stitch G stitch F/G 2-3 2-3 1-4 G Blindhem Blindhem stitch (elastic) Blindhem foot G is best suited for invisible hems; sewing by hand is no longer necessary. Stitch F is a blindhem stitch for woven or elastic materials. The hem is sewn and overcast at the same time. Note: On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcasted Àrst. Serge the edge of the hem Fold the edge inwards by the hem width.
2:12 Utility stitches and practical sewing D C A E B stitch A 4-5 0.5-1 1-5 R F Automatic Buttonhole Buttonholes are generally sewn onto a piece of doubled fabric. However, for some materials, e.g. silk, organza and viscose, it is necessary to use stabilizer to prevent the material from puckering. To produce beautiful buttonholes, embroidering or darning threads are ideally suited to this purpose.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:13 G The machine sews the front bartack and left row Àrst, then the back bartack and right row. Sew slowly and stop the machine when a buttonhole is completed. Raise the foot and remove the fabric. Cut both needle and bobbin threads leaving about 10 cm (4") thread ends. Pull the needle thread to wrong side of fabric by pulling the bobbin thread. Knot the threads. To open the buttonhole Insert a pin inside the bartack. Carefully cut the opening.
2:14 Utility stitches and practical sewing A B C stitch A stitch 4-5 0.5-1 1-5 R A 4-5 0.5-1 1-5 B Buttonhole with gimp thread Manual buttonhole To sew strong durable buttonholes, on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, using a gimp thread is recommended. If the diameter of the button is more than 2.5 cm (1"), a buttonhole must be made manually as follows: On knits the gimp thread is important to prevent the buttonhole from stretching. Attach the buttonhole foot B.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:15 stitch D adjust 0 3-7 B Button sewing With zigzag stitch D you can sew on twoand four-hole buttons. Note: Lower the feed dog when sewing on buttons. Adjust the stitch width to match it with the span of the holes in the button. Turn the handwheel to check if the needle enters into each hole in the button. Lower the foot to hold the button in place. The holes in the button should align with the slot of the foot. A pin can be placed on the foot to form a shank.
2:16 Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch B 5 1.5-4 3-6 E The trouser zipper • Iron the seam allowances, making sure that the underlap extends by about 4 mm. • Baste the zipper under the underlap so that the teeth are visible. Sewing on zippers There are various methods of sewing on zippers. For skirts, we recommend the fully concealed zipper, for men’s and ladies’ trousers the semi concealed zipper. Various zippers are available.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:17 Fully concealed, sew-in zipper • Insert the zipper foot on the right side (A) to sew on the left side of the zipper. • Baste in the zipper and lay it underneath the presser foot so that the teeth of the zipper run alongside the foot. • Stitch in half of the zipper, leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot and close the zipper. • Now you can continue sewing the seam up to the end of the zipper and sew the cross seam.
2:18 Utility stitches and practical sewing Darning with the elastic stitch stitch E 5 0.2-1.5 3-5 A Darning with the elastic stitch is suitable for repairing damaged areas. • Sew over the damaged area in rows until it is well covered. Make sure that the rows overlap. Sewing on patches To cover large holes it is necessary to sew a new piece of fabric onto the damaged area. • Baste the new piece of fabric onto the damaged area of the face side of the fabric.
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3:2 Maintenance and trouble-shooting Cleaning: Turn off the main switch It is very important to clean your sewing machine, because it will reward you with a longer service life. The more often you use the machine, the more care it needs. Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. A Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and mild soap. Removal • Remove the presser foot and needle. • Remove the screw (A) on the needle plate with the screwdriver.
Maintenance and trouble-shooting 3:3 Changing the light bulb Turn off the main switch • Disconnect the main plug and the foot control plug from the machine. • If you have used the machine, wait for the lamp to cool before touching it. Removal • Remove the cap and screw. Remove the face plate. • Push and turn the bulb counterclockwise, seen from below, to remove it. Insertion • Push and turn the bulb clockwise to replace it • Replace the faceplate, the screw and the cap.
3:4 Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting The needle thread breaks. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 1:9 The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 1:16 The needle is bent or blunt. Page 1:5 The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 1:5 The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing. Page 2:2 The threads were not pulled to the rear after sewing.
Maintenance and trouble-shooting 3:5 The cloth is not fed smoothly The feed dog is packed with lint. Page 3:2 The stitches are too Àne. Page 1:13 The feed dog is not raised after ”drop feed” sewing. Page 1:3 Loops on the seams The needle thread tension is too loose. Page 1:16 The machine does not sew or run The machine is not plugged in. Page 1:2 Thread has been caught in the hook race. Page 3:2 The bobbin winder spindle is not returned to the left after bobbin winding.
3:6 Maintenance and trouble-shooting Index A F Accessories - optional - standard Foot preassure dial 1:3 Free arm sewing 2:4 Accessory tray Automatic buttonhole V IV V 2:12 H Honeycomb stitch B Basic sewing 2:2 Blindhem 2:11 Blindhem stitch (elastic) 2:11 Bobbin winding 1:6 I Inserting the bobbin Bringing up the bobbin thread 1:12 M Button sewing 2:15 Manual buttonhole Buttonhole - automatic - manual - with gimp thread 2:12 2:14 2:14 N C Carrying handle, carrying case 1:2 Cha
Maintenance and trouble-shooting 3:7 S Seam guides on the needle plate Sewing chart - explanation 2:5 2:6 Sewing on patches 2:18 Sewing on zippers 2:16 Special accessories Straight stitch Stretch stitch balance - adjust Stretch triple straight stitch Standard accessories V 2:7 1:14 2:8 IV Stitch length dial 1:13 Stitch selection 1:13 Stitch table Stitch width dial VI 1:14 T Thread tension 1:16 Threading for twin needle 1:11 Threading the machine 1:9 Tricot stitch (triple zigzag stitch)
Technical data Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight Nominal voltage (Europe) Nominal voltage (USA/Canada) Nominal voltage (Australia) Power consumption Sewing lamp Sewing speed Stitching width Stitching length Presser foot lift Max. presser foot height Needle system 385 x 280 x 170 8 kg 230 V 120 V 240 V 75 W 15 W Max 800 stitches/minute 0...5 mm 0...
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