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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 machin e. Ak DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: - • • A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plug ged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping.
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. - 11. 12. Handwheel 13. 14. Connection socket, lead cord Connection, foot control 15. Master switch 16. 19. Slide for lowering feed dog Spool holder with spool cap Lid with stitch program chart Hole for second spool holder 20. Bobbin winder 21. Bobbin door 22. Free arm 23. Needle plate 24. Thread cutter 25. 26, Needle holder with retaining screw Touchscreen 27. Take up lever 28. Thread guide 29. Knee lift attachment hole 30. Base plate 31.
Stitch chart Utility stitches i! > -: [ > I c 3 4 5 6 —— :‘ (% ‘F Stitch No. “Ic <( 1 V N A 1> 8 9 : 74 10 11 12 1 14 Application Straight stitch with 19 needle positions For all straight stitch and topstitching jobs , stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. 19 needle positions are available, for edge finishing or sewing in zippers. 2 Stretch triple straight stitch with 19 needle positions For all straight stitch and topstitching jobs , particulary on stretch fabrics, e.g.
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Utility stitches OOftROs1Di 58 59 60 61 62 63 465 66 67 68 69 70 71 Stitch No. Description Appication 58 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch materials and knitwear 59 Cross-stitch buttonhole Buttonhole for fine stretch materials, also suita ble as decorative button hole. 60 Round buttonhole with longitudinal bar Buttonhole for shirts, blouses and dresses. 7 Eylet buttonhole with tapered bar Buttonhole for jackets, overcoats and trousers.
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Index of headings Getting started page Carrying case Lid 16 16 Electrical connection Connecting the foot control On / Off switch Voltage switch 17 17 17 17 Accessory tray Sewing with free arm Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Winding from the second spool pin Inserting the bobbin 18 19 Selecting a stitch Selection by category All stitches selection 43 43 43 Selection by number Direct selection 43 43 Exiting a sewing menu The Context menu The functions
I ‘ Elastic stitch No 4 Honeycomb stitch No 7 Stretch triple straight stitch 62 — • I 62 — — No 2 Darning with the elastic stitch No 4 Sewing-on patches No 4 Repairing tears Overlock stitches Buttonholes Sewing on buttons No 64 Eyelets—No 71 Automatic darning No 69 Free motion darning Gathering with straight stitch No 1 Gathering with elastic threads No 7 62 63 — • I ! I — — I 63 — 63 64 65 68 68 69 70 Pintuck blade Cording foot Gathering foot Knit edge/piping/beading foot Ruffle r Op
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PFRFF Carrying case Lid Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the carrying case. Open the lid upwards. fi jj pL - ‘ L 0 I F The stitches of the sewing machin e are illustrated on the inside of the lid.
Electrkal connection Connect the lead cord between the socket of the sewing macb and the wall outlet. vI For the USA and Canada: This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider th the other), To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is inte to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not f fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, cont qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
L — 18 Accessory tray Arranging the accessories 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. The standard accessories are marked with numbers. Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of the accessory tray.
Sewing with free arm 1 0 In order to sew using the free arm, swing the accessory tray to the left and lift it upwards out of the hole. 0 When replacing the tray, make sure it is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine. 0 Preparing the machine for bobbing winding 8) 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 J Place an empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder snaps into the slot of the bobbin. E E Push the bobbin to the right.
Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the spool pin. Slide a spool cap, slightly larger than the the spoo l, firmly against the spool. Threading Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counterclockwise around the pre-t ension device B. Pull the thread under the thre ad guide C (from back to front). Wind the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a clock wise direction.
r,fcrn,?O5a Winding from the second spool pin Insert the second spooi pin in the hole provided. E Threading Thread as shown on page 24. F F F Turn on the machine Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will stop automatically. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove bobbin from the winder.
Bobbin door Open the bobbin door at the left side swinging it open 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. Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the thread through slot A, then under tension spring B until it rests in the opening (see arrow), A Check: When you pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise.
______________________ ___ __ ____ Setting the needle thread tension Set the required amount of the needle thread tension using the markings on the tension dial. ! The normal setting for sewing is 4 5. For using stitches, darning and buttonhole sewing 3. decorative - 4 EI pFAFF 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 fabric layers.
Threading the needle Raise the presser foot lifter. Place the thread on the spool pin and fit a spool cap. TTTTT I I Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front. Place the thread from right to left into the pretension guide B. [[7 Now pass it through the left threading slot downwards. Pull the thread around the stop C and into the right threading slot and upwards to the take-up lever.
- — — Integrated Needle Threader In order to make threading the needle easier and quicker use the PFAFF Integrated Needle Threader. Lower the presser foot. Press the threader down with the handle. Threader hook F swivels through the needle eye. Place the thread over hook E and under the thread hook E and hold the end of the thread taut. F Reduce the pressure so that the needle threader slowly moves upwards.
Presser foot ‘ift -‘- The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter. Bringing 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. \ ii 1 Close the bobbin door and pull the top and bobbin threads under the presser foot to the left Thread cutter Pull the thread from the back to the front over the thread cutter.
Changing the presser foot 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. Snap on the presser foot • Place the presser foot under the presser foot shank, so that when the presser foot lifter is lowered, the pins of the foot snap in the presser foot shank. Check that the presser foot is properly attached by raising the presser foot lifter. 11% .
L Winding a bobbin through the needle Place the thread from left to right through the take-up lever D. It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is fully threaded. Note The take-up ever must be at its highest posItion Raise the presser foot lifter to the top position. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and upward through the right-hand threader slot. — - -— - — — —--- --—------—-——— —-- ----—--- $J(2 — fCfl rngnc(.
Changing the need’e Turn off the machine. To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Loosen the needie screw 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 firmly. F ii F F F F F F Threading the twin need’e Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle.
IDT (Integrated Duai Feed) For sewing difficult materials 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 or difficult fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual fabric feed prevents puckering of the seam. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics.
Engaging the IDT Important: For all sewing with the IDT Integrated Dual Feed, use presser feet with the center back cut out. - Raise the presser foot. Press the black elbow of the IDT down until it engages. ‘— \ 4jjE: \ Disengaging the IDT Hold the black elbow of the IDT with two fingers. Pull the IDT down, then back away from the machine and release the IDT slowly upward. Stripes and plaids match perfectly due to the even feed of the IDT.
Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darnin g the feed dog has to be lowered. Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dog. Push slide A to the left. To bring the feed dog back up move the slide to the right. H 14 - You can also lower the feed dog by opening the hook cover and moving slide B to the right. To engage the feed dog move the slide to the left.
Electronic knee ‘ift Your Pfaff performance 2054 is provided wit h an electronic kn lift for regulating the presser foot height. 1. Push the knee lift fully into the provided hole on the machir Note: the fiat side must face upwards. 1 2. Adjust the rectangular bar on the knee lift until it is position at a comfortable height for you. If you press the knee lift to the right, the pre sser foot will raise Now you can guide the fabric with both han ds.
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instructions on operating your Pfaff performance 2054 Turn on your machine and a welcome screen appears. Touch the screen to close it, Your machine is always ready to sew when main menu, stitch selection menu, sewing menu or stitch sequence menu is visible. Your Pfaff performance 2054 is operated by touching the appropriate icon on the touch screen . Sewing functions for the machine can be individ ually altered. OR Touch to close a window, save your altered settings and be able to select a new function.
Reverse sewing button This button has several functions I I e If you press this button while sewing, the machine sews in reverse for as long as you keep the button pressed. • For permanent reverse, press this button before starting to s the machine sews in reverse until you press the button agair When the function is activated, a reverse sewing arrow appe on the touch screen. • If you have activated the tie-off program, tie-off at the end i: initiated via this button.
Sewing menu The sewing menu is divided into three sections. 1. Status bar, where the activated sewing functions are shown. It is always active and is autom atically updated by selecting or changing a sewing function. 2. Action field, where the chosen stitch is displayed. In the stitch sequence the action field is activated by touching the screen for selecting and changing a stitch. 3. Function field with functio n buttons and parameter setting.
Side to side mirroring. Mirror stitches and sequences side to side. Each stitch is mirrored individually. - m End to end mirroring. Mirror stitches end to end. This icon stores the stitch in a stitch sequence. The stitch sequence menu appears automatically by actively selecting ft “m+” icon. An adjustment is reflected immediately on the screen. All setti n can also be adjusted during sewing.
Free motion sewing When activated the presser foot is lowered automatically to the free motion position by stepping on the foot control. Single stitch. Pattern and stitch sequences can be sewn as single stitches.You can also define a number of stitc hes as a single stitch. The number of repetitions are displayed in the status bar. Tieoff is automatically performed at the end of the seam or stitch.
The selection menus When the Welcome screen is turned off the main menu appears. UtiHty stitches Stitches 1 -30 Note. if you press the foot control once at this point, the corresponding sewing menu opens. if you press the foot control once more the machine starts to sew. This menu provides a selection of stitch types that you can use fc a variety sewing techniques. OVerCastrng Stitches 31 - 40 This menu provides a selection of all stitch types suitable for overcasting.
• Satin stitches have a three-dimensional look that offer a wide range of options for embellishing garments or items for the home. Stitches 114- 133 • Decorative stitches. Stitches 134 145 are leaves and flowers which can be sewn individually to create larger motifs. They are ideal for decorative borders. Stitches 146 166 are pictorial or three-dimensional decorative stitches which can be combined. Stitches 167 -188 are floral patterns.
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Selecting a stitch There are several ways to select a stitch. Selection by category Touch “Utility stitches”. This category contains 30 stitches that are suitable for utility sewing.You can browse one column at a time with the buttons. You can touch any stitch to select it and open the screen for that stitch. When you open the screen the most important settings an visible. All stitches selection In this menu, all stitches are displayed one after another in numerical order.
The Context menu Adjust basic settings of the machine, such as “Language”, or stitch settings. You can calibrate the touch screen and adjust the touch screen contrast. All “context” Machine Settings are not available from all menus. Open the Info menu by pressing the this button to open the Context menu. button Press and hold Press this button again to close the menu. If the Context menu is closed with the button when a subordinate window is open, the menu is closed without settings being saved.
Contrast (available from all menus) Adjust the touch screen so the graphics are easy to see in the hg available. Touch the contrast. F F F Adjust the contrast with the E. or use the arrows on the touchscreen. Touch the contrast window outside the arrows to close it and save the settings.
Machine test (available from main menu) This function is for Pfaff certified service technicians only. Version (available from main menu) The current software version number in your machine is shown here. Software updates (available from main menu) This function is for Pfaff certified service technicians only. Wekorne screen (available from main menu) The welcome screen that appears when the machine is switched on can be deactivated.
information in the main menu if you press the button in the main menu the info system gives you the foflowing information: nreathng the top thread. Threading the needles. 0 Winding the bobbin. Winding through the needle. inserting the bobbin. Touch the desired area. Graphics and text will describe the function. Press the buttons to scroll through multiple pages.
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St[tch sequences Your performance 2054 offers you the possibility of storing stitch and word sequences in the memories of the machine. The stitch sequences are stored and remain in the memory until you overwrite or delete it. Up to 99 stitches or letters can be stored in each of the 50 memories. AvaiabIe sewing functions In the stitch sequence These sewing functions depend on the stitch type. This sewing function is determined by the stitch type.
Selecting another stitch There are various ways to select another stitch in the stitch sequence. 1. Selection by number to open the selection by number menu. If a stitch is selected that cannot be used in stitch sequence, for example, a buttonhole, a message is displayed. Touch 2. Selection by Stitch selection keys. Touch ZE to browse the stitches in the preview field. LJ 3. Selection by category Touch i to open the stitch sequence selection menu.
Editing a stitch sequence The sequence can only be edited when the machine is idle and the action field is active. Activate the action field by touching it. Touching moves the cursor to the position where the sequence is to be edited. All settings and sewing functions of the selected stitch can be changed. Another stitch can be inserted behind the selected stitch, at the cursor itself. button.
,4 — Creatng a new stitch sequence I If the Stitch sequence huon is touched in the main menu and a memory is already full, a dialog window opens to “New”, Open’ and ‘Delete” a stitch sequence. If “New” is touched the stitch sequence menu opens. I I The stitch 1, The stitch sequence buttons are active except for field. preview the in displayed is straight stitch, All buttons and keys are active, ready to create a new stitch . I sequence.
Aphabets You can write an entire sequence of words using the built in fonts and save it permanently in the performance 2054 memory. All fonts should be sewn with the IDT integrated Dual Feed disengaged. All fonts include upper case letters, special characters and numbers. The Script font also include lower case letters. Touch the ‘Alphabets’ icon and select a font. The machine switches automatically to the stitch sequence menu. If only one letter is to be sewn, it must be sewn in the stitch sequence menu.
Creating a word sequence Touch the “Alphabets” icon in the main menu. Select a font. When the menu is opened, the by default. , uppercase button, is selecte When the sequence field is open, the character selection field is actively selected. The chosen font is displayed i the upper right corner. Touch t 1* to choose the desired character. To Show keyboar see page 45. Touch ok to save the chosen charcter in the font input field.
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Straight stitch - No 1 Stitch 115 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. Your Pfaff performance 2054 has 19 needle icon and positions that can be adjusted with the button. . Tip: Use the “needle up / down” button to easily pivot at collar points. Sewing in zippers - No I There are different ways to sew in zippers.
Top stitching I I I I Use the guide marks on the needle plate, or the edge guide to stitch further from the fabric edge. The edge guide is inserted hole A and is secured with set screw B. Basting stitch • F F r l No I The straight stitch can be sewn in 19 different needle positions allowing you to guide the presser foot along the fabric edge f top stitching. The distance between the rows of topstitching is determined by the needle positions. I j - - No 17 With stitch 17 you can baste.
Bhnd hem stitch * No 15 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 to the wrong side. • Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8’ (1 cm) 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 A.
Zigzag stitch — No 3 stitch 3. Make sure Raw edges can be finished easily with the needle pierces the fabric on the left swing of the needle anc overcasts the edge of the fabric on the right swing of the needl zigzag —I E Stretch tripe zigzag stitch ::::;:: :‘ .: F . .,.:... F F F F :.:..:;. .:., ,.:•: :::‘::::,.. No 14 The stretch triple zigzag stitch produces a highly elastic and decorative seam. This stitch can be used for T-shirt hems and wi decorative threads on denim.
Stretch trip’e straight stitch — No 2 This stitch is used for sewing seams where strength is needed, such as under arm and crotch seams. The heavier the fabric, the longer the stitch length required. Your Pfaff performance 2054 has 19 needle positions that can be adjusted with the o. icon and button. L E’astic stitch — No 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.
__ Darning with the elastic stitch I — No 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 ar then cut away the excess material close to the stitching on tI back side of your repair.
Overlock stitches For elastic, knits and stretch fabrics, your performance 2054 provide a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches Join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches can stretch and are more durable than standard stitches. Closed overlock stitch No 38 This stitch, in a single operation, is suitable for sewing and serging fabrics that fray easily. The closed overlock is also a good stitch for attaching knit cuffs and collars to garments.
Buttonho’es There are 8 buttonhole styles built-in to your Pfaff performanc 2054. Each buttonhole is especially adapted for a particular us and fabric type. Your performance 2054 is equipped with the Sensormatic buttonhole guide 10 and sensor technology to ensure that eve buttonhole is sized accurately. Beautiful buttonholes can be se on even the most difficult fabrics such as velvet, plush, knitted fabrics and heavy knits.
Buttonhole with gimp cord Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp cord under the satin stitch columns are more stable, durable and professional appearing. Use pearl cotton or regular gimp thread. Insert the Sensormatic buttonhole guide. 4. Place the center of a length of gimp cord over the metal hook extending from the center back of the buttonhole foot. Pass the cord ends under the foot and pull up into the right and left guides on the front of the presser foot. Snap on the buttonhole foot.
After the machine sews the first few stitches of the curved end the gimp cords down from the metal hook with a straight stitc pin. Warning: The presser foot must not be raised from the fabric surface! Pull the gimp cord on the left towards the rear until the loop i just in front of the needle. Carefufly sew the curve, guiding thE gimp cord under the stitching. After sewing the curve, hold the gimp cords into a needle and them to the vvrong side of the garment. Tie the gimp cords anc off excess cord.
Sewing on buttons — No 64 With Button sewing program 64 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.
Automatic darning — No 69 and 70 Stitch 69 and 70 is for strengthening damaged areas of fabric and repairing tears. — I . • • • Stitch over the damaged area at the required length. • Press the reverse key; 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. ‘-I !i : .
Free motion darning Attach darning foot No. 6. Make sure the needle is at its position 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 se screw. Lower the feed dog. Hoop your project to be repaired in a round embroidery hoop.
____ ‘- Gathering with straight stitch No I A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two three rows of gathering stitches. Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower needle thread tensi to 3. Mark the first gathering line on the right side of the fabric. along this line. Leave about 4 5 inches (10-13 cm) of threa( - the beginning and end of the seam. Sew 1 or 2 more rows of stitching, using the edge of the pn foot as a guide.
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QuiWng Patchwork 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 performance 2054. A quilt consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Piedng the quNt top Cut out the pieces of fabric for your quilt top using templates.
LJ Quift Piecing Use the ¼” Quilting foot with DT as an easy guide for optimal quilting. Set your Pfaff performance 2054 for center needle straight stitch and engage the IDT. For optimal quilt piecing set up your Pfaff performance 2054 w a Straight Stitch (1), stitch length 2.5, Needle Position 4 to the right and your IDT engaged. The fabric pieces should meet und the right of presser foot 0. Moving the needle position gives yo scant ¼” seam.
Stitch in the Ditch One way to hold the quilt top, batting and backing all together is using the stitch in the ditch method of quilting. Stitching in the Ditch means following the seams in the quilt blocks. Set your Pfaff performance 2054 with a Straight Stitch (1), stitch length 2.5, Center needle position and the IDT engaged. Use the optional narrow edge foot for optimal guiding. Begin by pin basting your quilt through all layers with safety pins starting from the middle of your quilt and working out.
Tying the Quilt Tying a quilt is another way to hold the quilt top, batting and together. Previously done by hand, your Performance 2054 has great decorative stitches that will “tie” your quilt with ease. Choose a decorative stitch that is a forward moving stitch, sud 117 or 157. Set up your 2054 as explained in the information. Prepare your quilt as explained in the Stitch in the Ditch methc Engage the Single Stitch Program for one stitch. Now sew this stitch every 3 4” (7 10 cm) all over the quilt.
QuHt Apphques Appliques add a special touch to your quilt. There are many different ways to stitch appliques to a quilt. One way is to add the applique to the block before the quilt is put together. Set your performance 2054 for a satin stitch. Choose stitch 10, stitch length 0.4 0.5, stitch width 3 6, presser foot 2. — - Fuse the applique piece to the biock with invisible web. Place stabilizer under the block. Sew around the applique with the satin stitch.
Free Motion Sewing With Free Motion Sewing you can create the most fantastic wo It is possible to sew just as you would draw with a pencil, using the various types of threads that are on the market today and your performance 2054. You can a!so vary the shade of your FrE Motion Sewing by sewing in different directions or patterns.
Touch and select Darning/Quilting to activate the free motion function. When you press the foot control, the presser foot goes down to the Darning/Quilting position. Place your hooped fabric under the needle. Make one complete stitch. Pull the bobbin thread up to the top of the fabric. Hold both threads and sew a few stitches to secure them. Clip the threads close to the fabric and continue sewing. Make sure that you hold the hoop on the machine bed and move it steadily.
Nostagia /H&Hoom —I Wing Needle Sewing with a wing needle creates the look of “hemstitching” woven natural fiber fabrics by creating “holes” where the neec goes in and out of the fabric. Replace standard needle with a wing needle. Choose any stitch that goes back and forth into the same holes several times (3, 9 92). Use the recommended presser foot for that stitch. Thread the top and bottom with lightweight thread in color th matches the fabric you are using.
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Tucks Create a great nostalgic touch with Folded tucks or twin needle Pintucks. Folded tucks are created by folding fabric and straight stitching to create the tuck. Using a fade away or wash away fahric pen, mark the fabric with lines 3/4” apart. Fold the fabric wrong sides together along one line. Set your performance 2054 for normal Straigh t Stitch (1), stitch length 2.0 2.5, presser foot 0, IDT engaged. Thread both top and bobbin with thread to match the color of your fabric.
Home Decorating “Square” PiNows Create pillows beautiful pillows. Choose a Straight Stitch (1), stitch length 2.5, presser foot 0, lD engaged. Using a fade away or wash away marking pen, measure 3-4” (7 10 cm) from each corner and mark on each edge. Then meas 5/8” (4 cm) from each corner diagonally and mark. I — F I - ,/‘ L Begin sewing around the pillow with a 5/8” (16 mm) seam, lea an opening on one edge to turn the pillow. Continue stitching to the 3-4” mark along one edge.
Env&ope Closure When making piflows, rather than leaving an opening along an edge that needs to be hand sewn, create an Envelo pe closure for the back. Cut the piHow back 6” (16 cm) longer in one directi on than the front, creating a rectangle. Cut the rectangle in half across the width. Finish the two cut edges. Tip: Use the multiple Zig Zag (4), stitch length 1.0, stitch width 5,0, presser foot 0, lOT engaged as one possible finish to the edge. Press under 2” (5 cm) on the finished edge.
Fashion 1 French Seams Use a French Seam when working with lightweight, see throu fabric that frays. The French seam encases the fabric edges. Set your performance 2054 for a Straight Stitch (1), stitch Iengt 2.0 2.5, presser foot 0, IDT engaged. — Follow the pattern instructions on how to construct the garme Follow the directions below to create the seams. I With the wrong sides of the fabric together, sew with a 3/8” (10 mm) seam allowance.
Twin Needle Top Stitching Twin needle topstitching is great when you want two rows of straight decorative topstitching. Twin needle stitching can also be used for knit fabrics. The two straight stitches on top are connected with one bobbin thread creating a zig zag on the bottom and giving a small amount of stretch. Replace the standard sewing needle with a 4.0 or 6.0 mm twin needle. Set your performance 2054 for normal Straight Stitch (1), stitch length 2.5 3.0, presser foot 0, iDT engaged.
• S Stitch examples for eyelets - a) Select stitch no. 34. Stitch slowly and evenly, manually turnir the hoop. Then form a second circle with stitch no. 34. Set tl stitch width to 2 mm. Then secure with a few stitches using reverse button. b) Select stitch no.6 with stitch mirroring. Finish the pattern w zigzag stitch no. 34, left needle position, 2 mm stitch width. Secure with a few stitches using the reverse button. c) Slowly stitch around the cut using elastic blind stitch no. 16, mirrored.
Hemstftching stftches Stitch 93, 98 and 99. For these stitches use wing needle size 100, 130/705 H Wing, without pulling threads. Stitch no. 99 can also be used for curved edging and hem securing. Tip: If you use the “sew slow” function, the needle will evenly enter the fabric and neatly bunch the threads. • V Sat * C s •Saa V * — — • . “Ladder” hemstitching Stitch no. 90, 91, 92, 94, 97. • Pull out threads from the fabric until a desired width, the same as when hemstitching by hand.
S Cross Stitch No other embroidery technique is as closely associate d with th term “needlework” as cross-stitching. With your Pfaff perform 2054 and its wide range of cross sutcOeS this traditio nal embroidery technique can be created remarkably easil y and quickly. Whether you select one of the pre-progra mmed cross stitch borders or create your own combinatio with n the cross stitches these look handsewn and lend a distinctiv e character t table linens, towels or clothes.
Twin needle sewing Stitch beautiful effects when sewing with the twin needle. Twin needle sewing is particularly effective if you use decorative sewing threads in matching colors. To sew with the twin needle, touch For the default 2.5 mm twin needle touch ii quickly. Touch a little longer and a dialogue window opens. The needle width can be set with the buttons. This will limit the stitch width so the needle is not broken on decorative stitches.
- I i I I I Tapering I The tapering program for the zigzag stitch allows you to put yc creative ideas into action and create stitcheswith an attractive, three-dimensional appearance, which are very easy to sew. When tapering the stitch width of the zig zag stitch is increasec decreased during sewingto create symmetric or asymmetric tap In stitch no. 3 and 10, the stitch width is altered from center ne position so that you can create satin points (symmetric tapers). In stitch no.
Automatic tapering Symmetric taper, stitch no. 3 or increasing the width Select stitch no. 3 or 10 and pre:s he button. Touch The zig zag starts from 0 mm and becomes wider until the preset stitch width is reached. Stitch the desred stitch length. . Reducing the width Press the reverse button. The wchh of the zig zag is reduced to 0 mm. The machine stops with the needle the fabric and you can pivot the fabric to stitch the corner. Press the foot control again, and the stitch width increases.
I Appliqués are easily created and produce a beautiful effect. By using different fabrics and prints you create many different lool You can sew a perfect satin stitch with the optional applique to The special cutout on the unde:scJe allows the extra thickness c a satin stitch zigzag to feed snroco.y under the foot. Fusible w keeps the appliqué in place so yo can easily stitch around the shape. Snap on the applique foot.
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Standard presser feet and accessodes Standard nrescer foot No. CA Fancy stitch foot No. IA (for diai feed) 2 Fancy s: tc foot No. 2A (not fo dual feed) Blind sf d and overlock foot No. 3 Zfp3er rr cJgpesserootNo,4 Btrt&wc e u 96 ,&.
Darning foot No. 6 i Roll hemmer No, 7 i1 ! - Edge guide No. 8 ensormatc buttonhoie guce o.
FeNing foot Flat felled seams are particularly strong and are commonly known as jeans seams. Seams on sportswear and children’s weai 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. Snap on the felling foot to the presser foot shank. Place the fabrics wrong sides together. • Overlap the raw edge of the lower fabric by about 3/8 (1 1.5 cm).
Pntuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can be easily duplicated on many types of fabric such as cotton and lightweight wooler Undergarments and children’s clothes are given a nostalgic toi by pintucking. o Snap on the pintuck foot Insert a twin needle (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm nee spacing; size 80). Pintuck toot 9 mm 820225-096 Stitch: 1 Stitch length: 2.5 Tension: 5 • Thread the two needles (see page xx-yy).
Cording foot With the cording technique stitch over pearl thread or a fine cord to create a purl seam. Appliqué can also be more defined with this technique. • Snap on the cording foot. • Place the pearl thread in the foot so the front of it feeds through one of the grooves at the front and lies under the presser foot at the back. , - • I—/ -, Overstitch the cord with a narrow satin stitch. This produces what is known as the purl seam.
Knit edge/piping/beading foot Thick seams in knitted fabrics or imitation furs can be sewn easi with the knit edge foot. In order to obtain a perfect seam on kr fabrics (e.g. shoulder seams), we recommend sewing over a cor ribbon, pulled slightly taut into the seam. This will give the sear additional strength and keep it from stretching out of shape. Piping is easily inserted into a seam. Place the corded edge of t piping in the groove of the foot on the right side of one layer c fabric.
Open toe appiique foot Appliqués are easy to sew and always produce a beautiful effect. Select stitch 18 for an appliqué that looks hand sewn.. Cut out your appliqué pieces without any seam allowance. Iron a paper-backed fusible web onto the back of your base fabric, and peel the paper from the back. Position and press the appliqué pieces on the fabric. • Snap on the open toe appliqué foot. • Select stitch 18 and guide the edge of the appliqué along the right inner edge of the foot.
- Eyelet plate Using an eyelet plate you can create traditional eyeies. The eye plate is available in 4,5 mm, 6,5 mm and 8,5 mm sizes. • Remove the presser foot and snap the eyelet plate onto the needle plate. Make sure that the pin at the back of the plate fits into the middle cutout of the needle plate. Push the plate down at ti front.
114 inch Quifting foot with DT A quilt consists of two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Many pieces of fabric can be joined together in continually changing patterns to form the top layer of the quilt. The 1/4 inch quilt 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” (6.3 mm) and between the needle and the inner edge of the foot 1/8” (3.15 mm). • Attach the 1/4 inch quilt foot.
Free motion quilt foot I. a The free-motion quilt foot in combination with the straight stitcl well suited for free-motion quilting. The three layers of your qui are guided manually during free-motion quilting. The faster you the more consistent and uniform your stitches will become. Practice this technique first on a test piece. Free-motion quilting possible in both curved and straight lines.
Pintuck Foot with Decorative Stitch Guide, 9 mm 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 9 mm wide between the pintucks. • Snap on the pintuck foot with guide. The foot can be snapped on with the guide pointing to the left or the right (turn foot around 1800). • Insert a twin needle (1.6 or 2 mm space between needles). • Thread the two needles.
7/9 Hose Cord Foot with IDT Beautiful decorative effects can easily be achieved with this pre foot. Up to 9 cords may he overstitched using decorative stitch and a variety of embroidery threads. Cut your cords to the desired length. Thread the cords throu the holes in the foot from the top to the bottom. Lead the cords under the presser foot and out the back.
Circular Embroidery Guide The circular embroidery guide allows you to sew perfect 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 shank.
Fringe Presser Foot with IDT — — produce fanta With this special foot for fringe stitching you can effects in no time. g pen. • Mark your desired pattern with a fabric markin • Place a piece of stabilizer under he fabric. Snap on the fringe foot. Set the upper thread tension to 2 3. must work from • Sew the stitches row by row. For circles you outside inwards. a slightly lonç • When using heavier threads, you should select stitch length. Always sew a test sample first.
Using the correct needle gut rti Change the needle often. -s tt er stitching of the fah’lc. Fabric weight 19 ht abric weight med urn Fabric weight n eaw’ needle size 60/70/75 needle size 80190 needle size 100/110/120 Point and eye System & No. Suitabe for Liht ball point Universal needle for synthetics, chiffon, batiste, organd woolens, velvet, fancy seams and embrodery work. 130/705 H-SUK Size: 70-100 Medium hall point Coarse knitted fabrics. Latex, double-knit fabrics, Quiana and Simplex.
• —r zed e scacing Suitab’e far 2.5 •cim 2.5 mm 1.6 mm 2.0 mm ma nintucks nnrma pintucks 2.5 mm 2.5 mm 3.0 mm 2,5 mm 3.0 mm 4.3 mm wide pintucks extra vvide pintucks topstitch i ng Stikh wdtn er;gth ZVV1 I 05 s:ze e:0) 5ze: 90 c.ze: 100 _) -: :9EtLrcs with twin needles Lefre sewing ike desired embroidery sttches, check whether the needles can penetrate freely, by ur9nq dc handwheel. In this way, needle breakage is avoided as much as possible.
0 Stabilizer Always place stabilizer under the fabric before sewing any decorative stitch, applique satin stitch, buttonholes, or any other stitch that will build up thread to prevent puckering and ensure a smooth beautiful result. This is most important on lighter weight and stretchy fabric because when the fabric is not stable enough to support the stitch, it may distort and pucker. Stabilizer prevents this.
:f - - [ - — [ F i E 11 Disintegrating stabilizer is a very stable loosely woven fabric th stabilizes specialty techniques such as cutwork and the crochet? tatting technique which is stitched off the edge of the fabric e Place it under fabric before stitching and then remove by press with a DRY iron set at cotton or linen.
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Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch Removal • Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer (lamp changer) as shown and press the needle plate up on the right, then on the left. It can now be easily removed. Replacing • Place the needle plate against the rear edge of the cut-out then press down at the front until you hear it snap in place. Before you start sewing, check that the needle plate is lying flat. Tip: Lower the feed dog to make removing the needle plate easier.
Changing the fight bulb Switch off the main switch. Disconnect the lead cord and th foot control plug from the machine. Remove the accessory tray. The light bulb is located inside t[ sewing machine near the needie ‘threader. Bub remov& Push the bulb removei as shown ri the figure, up as far as it w go. Now turn the bulb half a rotation counter clock-wise and remove the bulb. nsertion of the bu!b — - Insert the bulb in the lamp changer.
Sewing problems and their solutions Problem/Cause The machine skips stitches Remedy The needle is not properly nserted. Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the back. Wrong needle is in use. Needle is bent or blunt The machine is not properly threaded Needle is too small for thread. 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 I I — 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. The machine is running with difficufty There are thread remnants in the hook I Remedy Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush. Raise feed dogs (see page xx-yy). Remove the threads. The machine does not sew the selected stitch Select the desired stitch again. Switch off the machine, wait 10 seconds ano switch on again.
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 120 408 x 290 X 187 mm 8.3 kg 120 0 V/22 24o V 85 W W 2 /5 1 V ax m 950 Stitches/mm mi,i. 80 stitches/mm 0 9 mm 0 6 mm 8 mm 10.5 mm 130 / 705 H ... ... ...
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