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Parts of your select sewing machine 1 Connection socket “foot control with main cord” 2 Main switch 3 Handwheel release disk 4 Handwheel 5 Bobbin winder 6 Lid with stitches 7 Extra spool holder 8 Spool holder with spool cap 9 Take-up lever 10 Needle thread tension dial 11 Threading path 12 Thread cutter 13 Needle threader (1540) 14 Presser foot holder with presser foot 15 Removable accessory tray 16 Base plate 17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1540/1530) 18 Needle hold
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For the United States only When you use an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be adhered to as follows: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning it. 2. Always unplug before relamping.
Introduction Contents Accessories and needles Accessory tray 55-56 3 Appliqué 51 Appliqué foot 62 Gathering foot 59 Gathering with elastic thread 36 Gathering with the straight stitch 36 General information on sewing 23 Handwheel release disk Bias-tape binder Blind stitch 61 Hemming with the twin needle 35 25 Hemstitch seam 54 Honeycomb stitch 27 Inserting lace 43 Integrated Dual feed / IDT 14 Left needle position 16 Bobbin case 8-9 Buttonholes 33, 51 Changing the needle pl
Introduction Quilt and patchwork foot Quilting 63 53, 63 Tapering 49-51 Thread tension 15 Thread cutter 12 Threading the upper thread 10 14 Removable accessory tray 3 Removing the presser foot 13 Repairing tears 38 Top feed (Integrated Dual Feed) Reverse sewing 17 Top-stitching 23 Richelieu 52 Trouble-shooting 70 Right needle position 16 Twin needle Ruffler 61 Utility stitch table Selecting needle position 16 Selecting stitch width 16 Serging with blindstitch and overlock s
Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 Application 1530/1520 A/B/C A/B/C Buttonhole Standard buttonhole for blouses or be linens D Blind stitch with zigzag (elastic) For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/overcasting. Especially for stretch material H E – Greek stitch with zigzag A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel borders F – Scallop stitch A traditional decorative stitch e.g.
Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description Application – Peacock’s eye stitch E – Cover stitch F – Herringbone stitch G E Stretch triple straight stitch, 15 needle positions Elastic closing and serging seam. The material must be turned by 180 degrees For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g. cuffs, hems and panels A decorative stitch for top-stitching or whipstitching hems, e.g.
Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 Stitch Description Application A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles 1540 1530/1520 LC – Dutch stitch, narrow LD – Dutch stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles LG – Border stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for traditional embroidery LI – Weaving stitch An ornamental stitch, e.g. for bath accessories EK – Spiral stitch A decorative stitch, e.g.
Operate your Pfaff select Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection 2 Removable accessory tray 3 Bobbins 4-7 Bobbin case 8-9 Threading the needle 10 Needle threader 11 Pulling up the bobbin thread 12 Presser foot lifter 13 Thread cutter 12 Changing the presser foot 13 IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed 14 Changing the needle 15 Needle thread tension 15 Lowering the feed dog 15 Stitch width dial 16 Needle position dial 16 Reverse sewing 17 Stitch length dial Stitch selec
Operate your Pfaff select Carrying-case Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in the compartment of the carrying-case Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover. Connecting the foot control Connect the plug of the foot control to the connecting socket (1) of the sewing machine and to the wall socket. The sewing speed is regulated by pressing the foot control.
Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is also used as an extended work support. Model 1540, has a special removable accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the accessory organizer. Using the free arm In order to sew with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray.
Operate your Pfaff select Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Hold the handwheel (4) firmly and turn the handwheel release disc (3) until it stops in the direction of the arrow. This stops the needle from moving while the machine is winding the bobbin. Placing the bobbin Switch off the main switch (2) Place the empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder (5) snaps into the slot of the bobbin.
Operate your Pfaff select Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the spool holder (8). To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, fit a spool cap corresponding to the size of the thread spool B A Threading Place the thread into guide A and pull it through opening B and to the right under the hook D. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around in the bobbin.
Operate your Pfaff select Winding from the second spool holder Push the second spool holder (7) into its hole and place a spool of thread with the corresponding spool cap on it. C Threading Place the thread into guide C and pull it through opening B to the right under hook D. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around the bobbin. B Switch on the main switch Hold the end of thread firmly and press the the foot control. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full.
Operate your Pfaff select D Winding through the needle Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you can still wind the bobbin. Raise presser foot lifter (19). Pass the needle thread through the presser foot and downwards; then through the right threading slot (11) and upwards. Now, pull the thread into the take-up lever from left to right (9). The take-up lever must be positioned at its very top. Pass the thread to the right under the guide hook D.
Operate your Pfaff select Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Switch off the main switch Hold the side of the bobbin case/hook cover and open it towards you. Removing the bobbin case Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out the bobbin case. Release the lever and remove the empty bobbin. Thread tension To ensure perfect sewing and a durable seam, the top and bottom thread-tensions must be well adjusted to each other and the threads must be interlaced between the two fabric pieces.
Operate your Pfaff select Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin case. In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under the tension plate B until it rests in the opening (see arrow). Check: When you look at the bobbin and pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise. Inserting the bobbin case Lift lever F and slide the bobbin case onto the hook pin D as far as it will go. Opening E of the bobbin case must face upwards. Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply.
Operate your Pfaff select Threading the needle thread Switch off the main switch Raise the presser foot lifter (19) and turn the handwheel until the take-up lever (9) has moved to the top. Place the thread on the spool holder (8) and fit the corresponding spool cap. D A Now, using both hands, pull the thread into guide A and under thread guide hook D. Pass the thread through the lefthand threading slot (11) and downwards.
Operate your Pfaff select Needle threader (Model 1540) To make threading the needle easier and quicker, you have been provided with the PFAFF needle threader (13). Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the needle is at its highest position. Place the needle thread under hook A and hold it taut. Move the needle threader fully downwards and turn it towards the needle so that the small hook B goes through the needle eye. Place the thread into the hook from below.
Operate your Pfaff select Drawing 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. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. Bobbin thread Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left. Thread cutter Pull the threads from the back to the front over the thread cutter (12).
Operate your Pfaff select Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (19).
Operate your Pfaff select The Intigrated dual feed/IDT System (Models 1530 and 1540) PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing difficult materials: the intigrated dual feed. This system feeds the material from the top and bottom simultaneously as is done in industrial sewing machines. The fabric is fed precisely. When sewing light or difficult materials such as silk and rayon fabrics, the dual feed prevents seam puckering.
Operate your Pfaff select Changing the needle Switch off the main switch A To remove: Lower the presser foot and move the needle to its highest point. Now loosen the fixing screw (18) 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 goes. Hold the needle and tighten the fixing screw (18) firmly.
Operate your Pfaff select Stitch width dial The stitch width can be adjusted with this dial (27). When selecting the width, the needle must not be in the material. Basic setting: Turn the stitch width knob (27) to (maximum stitch width). the symbol Exception: Straight stitch is sewn with stitch width 0. In chapter “Utility stitches and practical sewing” (pages 21-44), you will find recommendations in the tables for the stitch width selection of individual stitches.
Operate your Pfaff select Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button (20) is pressed. Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking on the button to the required length. Between the numbers 0 and 1 you will find the “buttonhole” symbol. This area is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonholes and embroidering.
Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, push button controls – select 1540 Utility stitches Each stitch has been given a letter that you can find on the push button controls. By pressing the correct button, the stitch is selected and the machine is ready to sew. Button B releases the buttons that have been activated. Under the lid (6) you will find the stitch table with all the utility stitches and stitch combinations.
Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, stitch dial – select 1530, 1520 A Utility stitches Each stitch is identified by a letter. The stitches and their corresponding letters are shown on the inside of the lid, a chart is also found in the Introduction chapter. Turn the dial (24) until the corresponding letter is positioned below mark A. 24 Stretch stitches All the stitches with a colored background are stretch stitches, i.e. they are suitable for stretch material.
Operate your Pfaff select 20
Utility stitches and practical sewing Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing chart General sewing aids 22 23 Non-elastic stitches 24-25 Elastic stitches 26-27 Overlock stitches 28-29 Covering stitches 30-31 Buttonhole 32-33 Button sewing 34 Hemming with the twin needle 35 Smocking 35 Gathering 36 Darning 37-38 Sewing on zippers 39-41 Stabilizing edges 42 Sewing lace 43 Shell edging 44 21
Utility stitches and practical sewing Explanation of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. 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 whether the sewing is carried out with the top feed switched on or off. stitch Always use the “center” needle position if not otherwise specificed in the instructions.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Needle thread tension To ensure perfect sewing results, the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be perfectly tuned to each other . The normal setting for utility stitches is in the range of 4-5. Perfect tension Check the tension with a wide zigzag stitch. The threads must be interlaced between the two fabric pieces. If the needle thread tension is too high the threads are interlaced above the top fabric.
stitch stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 G 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 1540 G 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1530 E 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 1530 E 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 E 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1520 E 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 Straight stitch Stitch G/E is the basic straight stitch. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm if required. It is easier to do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. top-stitching a collar or sewing in a zipper.
Utility stitches and practical sewing A B stitch Remember! When blind stitching, if you select a needle and stitch width position other than right, other than 5, make sure the needle does not strike the bar of presser foot 3. 1540 H/D 5- 1-2 3-5 0/3 1530 - /H 5- 1-2 3-5 0/3 1520 - /H 5- 1-2 3-5 0/3 If the stitches are visible on the right side, adjust edge guide B by turning adjusting screw A.
select select Utility stitches and practical sewing G 0 Stretch 1530 E 0 Stretch 3-5 0/1 1520 E 0 Stretch 3-5 0/1 1540 3-5 0/1 G 3-5 Stretch 3-5 0/1 1530 E 3-5 Stretch 3-5 0/1 1520 E 3-5 Stretch 3-5 0/1 1540 Stretch triple straight stitch This stitch is used for sewing all seams where great strength is needed, e.g. inside trouser seams.
select select Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 M 5- 1-2,5 3-5 0/1 1540 M 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 1530 F 5- 1-2,5 3-5 0/1 1530 F 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 1520 F 5- 1-2,5 3-5 0/1 1520 F 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 Elastic stitch Because of its high elasticity, this stitch can be used for sewing elastic on swimwear, skirts or lingerie. Honeycomb stitch The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decorative hem which is particularly suitable for hems on T-shirts and childrens clothes.
Utility stitches and practical sewing What is an overlock stitch? For elastic materials and knits, the select models offer overlock stitches which sew two fabric layers together and overcast simultaneously. They are more elastic than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn. stitch Tip: We recommend using blind stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overlock seams. It guides particularly well and prevents the seam from puckering even on wide seams.
stitch stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 I 5- Stretch 3-5 0/3 1540 H 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 1530 K 5- Stretch 3-5 0/3 1530 – – – – – 1520 K 5- Stretch 3-5 0/3 1520 – – – – – Closed overlock stitch The closed overlock stitch is perfect for sewing jersey knits. You can also sew sleeve cuffs and knit collars which are well-sewn and longlasting. TIP: Ensure that the sleeve cuff is stretched while it is being sewn.
Utility stitches and practical sewing What is a covering stitch? You can use the following stitches for sewing a flat covering seam. This produces a so called “flatlock effect” which lends a professional look to collar plackets or raglan seams. stitch The covering stitches are only available on select 1540.
stitch stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing L 5- 1-2 1530 – – – – – 1520 – – – – – 1540 3-5 0/1 Fancy elastic stitch (Model 1540) The fancy elastic stitch is very useful for materials that require a flat seam, e.g. terry cloth and fleece. • Place the two fabric edges so that they overlap by about 2 cm and overstitch each edge with fancy elastic stitch.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Buttonholes Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all the models with pushbutton controls since the fabric does not have to be turned. To produce beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are ideally suited to this purpose. Mark the starting point of the buttonhole either with a magic pen or dress pin, and always sew a sample buttonhole first. Note: Before starting any buttonhole, always push the guide of the buttonhole foot fully to the front, i.e.
stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 – – – 1530 ABC 5- 0/1 1520 ABC 5- 0/1 1520/1530 – Standard buttonhole • Insert the buttonhole foot and slide the foot forward as far as it will go. • Select stitch A. Sew the left side of the buttonhole to the required length. Clip the top thread after a few stitches. • Select stitch B and sew a few bartacks while holding the fabric securely. • Select stitch C.
Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch Sewing on buttons with shanks Insert the sewing foot 1540 G 4 – 2-3 – 1530 E 4 – 2-3 – 1520 E 4 – 2-3 – Sewing on buttons With zigzag stitch G/E (stitch width 4 mm) you can sew on two- and four-hole buttons.
stitch stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 G 0 3 3-5 0/1 1540 G 0 3-4 3-5 0/1 1530 E 0 3 3-5 0/1 1530 E 0 3-4 3-5 0/1 1520 E 0 3 3-5 0/1 1520 E 0 3-4 3-5 0/1 Hemming with the twin needle Use the twin needle to make beatiful topstitch seams. Using the twin needle you can add a professional touch to hems on stretch materials such as T-shirts, knitted articles or cycling shorts both quickly and easily. Twin needles are available in different widths.
stitch stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 G 0 6 3-5 0/1 1540 M 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 1530 E 0 6 3-5 0/1 1530 F 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 6 3-5 0/1 1520 F 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 1520 E 0 Gathering with the straight stitch Using a straight stitch, you can gather sleeves, skirts and valances with a stitch length of 6 mm. To ensure consistent gathering you should sew two or three rows of gathering.
Utility stitches and practical sewing D stitch E G 0 – 2-3 1530 E 0 – 2-3 Optional 1520 E 0 – 2-3 Optional 1540 F 6 G C Darning with the straight stitch Insert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing foot holder. When doing this, the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar. The lever E must be behind the fixing screw F. Now tighten screw D.
stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 M 5- 0,2-1,5 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 1530 F 5- 0,2-1,5 1520 F 5- 0,2-1,5 Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the elastic stitch is especially suitable for repairing damaged areas. • Sew over the damaged area in rows until 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 material under the reverse side of the fabric.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 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. We recommend using a metal zipper for strong fabrics such as denim. For all other materials we recommend a plastic zipper. It is important for all types of zippers to sew very close to the edge of the teeth of the zipper.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Fully concealed, sew-in zipper • Insert the zipper foot on the right side. • • • 40 • Baste in the zipper and lay it underneath the presser foot so that the teeth of the zipper run alongside the foot. Sew the second half of the zipper parallel at the same distance. • Stitch in half of the zipper, leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot and close the zipper. Stop after the first half and leave the needle in the fabric.
Utility stitches and practical sewing The trouser zipper • Iron the seam allowances, taking care to ensure that the underlap extends by about 4 mm. • Baste the zipper under the underlap so that the teeth are visible. • Insert the zipper foot on the right side and move the needle to the right needle position . • Stitch along the edge of the zipper. • Just before the end of the seam, open the zipper and finish sewing the seam.
stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 G 0 3 3-5 1530 E 0 3 3-5 Optional E 0 3 3-5 Optional 1520 7 Stabilizing edges With the hemmer you can hem blouses, silk scarves and valances with ease, without having to pre-iron the fabric edges. The hemming prevents the edges from fraying and a clean, durable edge is the result. • Fold the beginning of the fabric edge over twice (approx. 2 mm) • Lay the folded fabric edge underneath the hemmer and sew a few stitches.
stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 G 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 1530 E 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 1520 E Inserting lace You can achieve a beautiful effect by inserting lace, e.g. on babywear and children’s clothing. • First the lace is basted onto the right side of the fabric. • Sew on both sides of the lace at a narrow margin. • The fabric underneath the lace is cut down the middle and ironed to the side.
select Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 K 4,5 1,5 4-5 0/1 1530 I 4,5 1,5 4-5 0/1 1520 I 4,5 1,5 4-5 0/1 Shell-edging Shell-edging is especially attractive on thin, soft fabrics such as silk and viscose. It is often used as an edging on lingerie. The higher the needle thread tension, the deeper the shell edge feed. • Serge the fabric edge and iron the seam allowance to the left. • Take care that the fabric only runs half underneath the presser foot while sewing.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Sewing table for decorative sewing 46 Decorative stitches 47 Monograms 48 Embroidering with the dense zigzag stitch/Tapering Appliqué 49-51 51 Richelieu 52 Eyelet embroidery 52 Patchwork quilt 53 Hemstitching 54 45
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative stitches To enhance home textiles or garments, you can produce decorations by selecting different stitches, using different thread/fabric colors or vary length and width of the stitches. For decorative stitches we recommend using special embroidery threads which are available from your Pfaff dealer. Use stabilizer under the fabric to be decorated. This prevents the material from pulling.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Borders with a combination of stitches (only on select 1540) By combining different stitches as desired you can easily achieve embroidery effects. This is a simple and pleasing way to embellish tablecloths and garments. • Place appropriate stabilizer under the fabric. • Mark the center with tailor’s chalk. • • • Begin with the combination M/G Stretch, stitch width 5 . Embroider along the marked line.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Monograms Whether working with stretch or woven fabric, with the help of the darning foot and the stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), stitch width 2.5-5 , you can embroider initials of your own design. Sewing this way without a set pattern does, however, require a little practice. Embroidering block letters is somewhat easier. Here the feed dog is not dropped which means that free sewing is no longer necessary.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch/Tapering Tapering is easy with your select sewing machine. By adjusting the width of this dense zigzag stitch you can create interesting embroidery. Uneven embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension to “buttonhole”, select zigzag stitch G (1540), E (1530/ 1520), set stitch length to “buttonhole” and select the center needle position .
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Floral embroidery For this flower arrangement, only a dense zigzag stitch was used in combination with the variable stitch width and the various needle positions. • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Draw the contures of a flower motif with a self-erasing textile pen. • Set needle thread tension to “buttonhole”, select zigzag stitch G (1540), E (1530/ 1520), set stitch length to “buttonhole”.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative buttonhole This buttonhole is a beautiful alternative to the traditional buttonhole (see page 32-33). Since you determine the width of the buttonhole seam, the buttonhole can have a width of up to 10 mm. • Sew two buttonhole seams about 1 mm apart using a dense zigzag stitch (stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), stitch width 3-5 mm). The needle thread tension is set to “buttonhole”.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Richelieu This especially artistic form of eyelet and insert embroidery is easy to sew with your sewing machine. • Using a magic marker, draw your motif onto the right side of the fabric. • Then place two layers of water-soluble stabilizer underneath the fabric to be embroidered and hoop both the fabric and the stabilizer into an embroidery hoop.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Patchwork quilt Patchwork and quilting are traditional handicraft techniques which were originally used by North American pioneer women to make use of left-over fabric. Over the years it has developed into a creative hobby. Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. Today your creative ideas can be realized in a much shorter time with your select sewing machine.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Hemstitch seam The hemstitch seam is an embroidery technique and can be used to secure edges on table linen as well as for decoration on clothing. For hem stitching you will require a wing needle and natural fiber, woven fabric that you can easily pull single threads. Lightweight darning thread is particularly suitable.
Accessories and needles Accessories and needles Presser feet (normal accessories) 56-57 Special accessories table 58 Felling foot 59 Gathering foot 59 Cording foot 60 Bias-tape binder 61 Ruffler 61 Cording foot 62 Appliqué foot 62 Fringe foot 63 Needle table 64-65 55
Accessories and needles Presser feet (normal accessories) 0 Standard presser foot Part No. 98-694 816-00 (pictured) (select 1540 and 1530) Part No. 96-694-847-00 (select 1520) 1 Fancy-stitch foot (for top feed) Part No. 98-694 814-00 (select 1540) 1 Clear view foot (Fancy-stitch foot not suitable for top feed) Part No. 98-694 864-01 3 Blind stitch and overlock foot Part No. 98-694-890-00 (pictured) (select 1540 and 1530) Part No. 98-694 845-00 (select 1520) 4 Zipper-and edge-stitching foot Part No.
Accessories and needles 5 Buttonhole foot Part No. 93-036 990-91 6 Darning foot Part No. 93-035 960-91 (select 1540) 7 Hemmer Part No. 98-694 818-00) (select 1540) 8 Edge guide Part No. 98-802 422-00 3 2 1 7 4 5 6 9 1-3 Spool cap 6 Seam ripper 1. Part No. 93-036 048-44 2. Part No. 93-035 050-44 Part No.99-053-016-91 3. Part No. 93-036 049-44 Part No. 93-033 064-05 4 Brush 8 Oil tube Part No. 93-847 979-91 Part No. 93-035 910-91 5 Extra spool pin 9 Bobbins Part No.
Accessories and needles Presser feet (special accessory) for special sewing work. They are available at an extra charge from your dealer Accessory Appliqué foot Part No. 93-042 941-91 Sewing work For appliqué work Open appliqué foot 93-036 931081 Bias tape binder (remove foot holder) 98-054 484-91 For binding edges with bias tape Cording foot, 5 grooves (twin needle with needle spacing 1.6 to 2.
stitch stitch Accessories and needles 1540 G 0 3 3-5 1530 E 0 3 3-5 0 3 3-5 1520 E Felling foot Felling foot Flat felled seams are particularly strong and are commonly known as jeans seams. Seams on sportswear and children’s wear, blouses and shirts are more durable with this technique. You can make these seams particularly decorative by using a sewing thread of a contrasting color. The felling foot is available in two different widths.
stitch Accessories and needles 1540 G 0 2,5 5 1530 E 0 2,5 5 1520 E 0 2,5 5 Shirring foot Pintuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can be easily applied to many types of fabric such as cotton and lightlinens. Undergarments, children’s clothes and home decorating projects are given a nostalgic touch by pintucking. • Attach the pintuck foot. • Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm needle spacing; size 80).
stitch stitch Accessories and needles 1540 G 0 2,5 3-5 1530 E 0 2,5 3-5 1520 E 0 2,5 3-5 Bias tape binder 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'' (2.5 cm) wide. 1540 G 0 3 3-5 1530 E 0 3 3-5 1520 E 0 3 3-5 Ruffler Ruffler With the ruffler you can make closely or widely spaced pleats automatically while sewing.
stitch stitch Accessories and needles 1540 C 2 0,35-1 3 1530 C 2 0,35-1 3 1520 C 2 0,35-1 3 Cording foot Cording foot Cording is a technique in which pearl thread or a fine cord is overstitched to produce a purl seam. With this you can obtain an effect similar to braiding. • Attach the cording foot. • Place the pearl thread in the foot so it leads through one of the grooves at the front and lies under the presser foot at the back.
stitch stitch Accessories and needles 1540 G 2 0,35-1 2-3 1530 E 2 0,35-1 2-3 1520 E 2 0,35-1 2-3 Fringe foot Fringe foot With this special foot for fringe embroidery you can produce fantastic effects in no time. • Mark your desired pattern with a fabricmarking pen. • Place a piece of stabilizer under the fabric. • Attach the fringe foot. • Embroider the motif row by row. For circles you must work from the outside in.
Accessories and needles Needle chart Using the correct needle guarantees better stitching of the fabric.
Accessories and needles Classification Stitch length Stitch width Needle Suitable for spacing 130/705 H-ZWI size: 80 2,5 mm 2,5 mm – – 1,6 mm 2,0 mm 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 wide pintucks extra wide pintucks Decorative sewing with twin needles Before sewing the desired stitches, check whether needles can penetrate easily, by turning the handwheel.
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Maintenance and trouble-shooting Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate 68 Cleaning and oiling 68 Replacing the sewing lamp 69 Trouble-shooting 70 67
Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch It is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it will rewardyou with a longer service life. The more often you use the machine, the more care it needs. Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray. • Push the point of a small screwdriver into the opening between needle plate and sewing machine.
Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the sewing lamp Switch off the main switch • Disconnect the mains plug and the foot control plug from the machine. • Take off the removable accessory tray (15). The sewing lamp is located inside the left side of the sewing machine Removal: • Hold the sewing machine tightly. • Push the lamp into its socket as far as it will go. • At the same time, turn the lamp a half turn anti-clockwise and remove it.
Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting Problem: The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. The wrong needle is inserted Needle is bent or blunt. 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 too-long storage. Thread is too thick. Needle breaks off Needle is not pushed fully in.
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