Owner's Manual
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You are an experienced seamstress, you will find sewing exciting on your easy4o-operate Pfaff 74. Even if you are now the proud owner of a PfaIf 74, the sewing machine which will find this book a valuable guide to easy sewing. You will enable you at any sewing problems, please contact your machine. If you . Follow these simple instructions and familiarize...
You are an experienced seamstress, you will find sewing exciting on your easy4o-operate Pfaff 74. Even if you are now the proud owner of a PfaIf 74, the sewing machine which will find this book a valuable guide to easy sewing. You will enable you at any sewing problems, please contact your machine. If you . Follow these simple instructions and familiarize...
Owner's Manual
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... you have fabric under the sewing • Place both threads back into the machine. Also, it toward you • Make sure stop motion you have to observe this needle eye. I t .-.-- - -- -- --S--.- 0R050 Fundamentals of Machine Operation • Whenever you have (counter-clockwise as to slip out of the ...remove the work . rule may easier to cause the thread to turn it is guide material under the sewing foot before you put fabric • The machine will feed the All you begin and Failure to do is lever up lever to its after you begin...
... you have fabric under the sewing • Place both threads back into the machine. Also, it toward you • Make sure stop motion you have to observe this needle eye. I t .-.-- - -- -- --S--.- 0R050 Fundamentals of Machine Operation • Whenever you have (counter-clockwise as to slip out of the ...remove the work . rule may easier to cause the thread to turn it is guide material under the sewing foot before you put fabric • The machine will feed the All you begin and Failure to do is lever up lever to its after you begin...
Owner's Manual
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... control. Cord 4 leads mochine, and plug 3 to the right. 4 DR 861 t /N Eectrical hiformation Power Drive and Sewlight Push plug 1 into receptacle 2 on hack of Your Sewing Machine 4 Engaging the Hold balance Sewing Mechanism wheel and turn stop motion knob clockwise. into the wall outint.
... control. Cord 4 leads mochine, and plug 3 to the right. 4 DR 861 t /N Eectrical hiformation Power Drive and Sewlight Push plug 1 into receptacle 2 on hack of Your Sewing Machine 4 Engaging the Hold balance Sewing Mechanism wheel and turn stop motion knob clockwise. into the wall outint.
Owner's Manual
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... the button at Position A for the maximum The button can be wound on the bobbin is full. DR iso Wind ing the Bobbj Disengage the sewing mechanisni and raise the spool pins to the vertical position, Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins and a bobbin on the bobbin..., and up to the bobbin Wind a few turns of thread on the bobbin in clockwise direction Push the bobbin to the right and start the machine The bobbin winder will stop motion knob again.
... the button at Position A for the maximum The button can be wound on the bobbin is full. DR iso Wind ing the Bobbj Disengage the sewing mechanisni and raise the spool pins to the vertical position, Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins and a bobbin on the bobbin..., and up to the bobbin Wind a few turns of thread on the bobbin in clockwise direction Push the bobbin to the right and start the machine The bobbin winder will stop motion knob again.
Owner's Manual
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... as far as it will go. Tighten needle set clamp. Loosen needle set screw a. Important Facts about Needles On PfaIf 74 sewing machines, System 130 fl, flat-shank needles are available from every Pfaff dealer. The last column in hand. Bent or blunt needles should not be used for the material in the chart...
... as far as it will go. Tighten needle set clamp. Loosen needle set screw a. Important Facts about Needles On PfaIf 74 sewing machines, System 130 fl, flat-shank needles are available from every Pfaff dealer. The last column in hand. Bent or blunt needles should not be used for the material in the chart...
Owner's Manual
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... end of the mark is set on the control indicate the stitch length (the higher the num her, the longer the stitch). Reverse Sewing To sew in the illustration). When the control is indicated by an arrow in reverse, simply press the fingertip control down. J his feature is ...released, the machine resumes forward sewing. DR 008 Stitch Length Regulation The stitch length control serves to regulate the stitch length and to limit it in sewing backwards. When the control is ideal for darniri rips. 20 DR 009 .:
... end of the mark is set on the control indicate the stitch length (the higher the num her, the longer the stitch). Reverse Sewing To sew in the illustration). When the control is indicated by an arrow in reverse, simply press the fingertip control down. J his feature is ...released, the machine resumes forward sewing. DR 008 Stitch Length Regulation The stitch length control serves to regulate the stitch length and to limit it in sewing backwards. When the control is ideal for darniri rips. 20 DR 009 .:
Owner's Manual
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.... feed, press the lev'r down and let it is dropped for dot ning. The maclOne feed is behind tighten screw 13. hoop embroidery ard button sewing. the 93-102826-91 from the needle set screw, and 22 DR 854 c Attach darmng loot rear. Hold spring clip c so that it return to... the fend wh'tn ever dOWn arrow). 3 he sHotwise, levr'r wil he retained in this position and the fabric will cease Feeding. To raise the machine original posOion. DR 855 Dropping the Machine Feed Remove the hed cover then to its Darning and Embroidery Foot Remove the...
.... feed, press the lev'r down and let it is dropped for dot ning. The maclOne feed is behind tighten screw 13. hoop embroidery ard button sewing. the 93-102826-91 from the needle set screw, and 22 DR 854 c Attach darmng loot rear. Hold spring clip c so that it return to... the fend wh'tn ever dOWn arrow). 3 he sHotwise, levr'r wil he retained in this position and the fabric will cease Feeding. To raise the machine original posOion. DR 855 Dropping the Machine Feed Remove the hed cover then to its Darning and Embroidery Foot Remove the...
Owner's Manual
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... the needle bar frame bearings in the illustrations on these pages. Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are marked by arrows in the sewing head. In replacing the machine bane, tighten thumb sr'rew ' lightly. For removing the face cover see page 26. All ...require regular lubrication. DR 852 24 If you have a portable machine, tilt it back, loosen the large thumb screw on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. Use Pfaff sewing machinc oil only. The principal oiling points are dependent on ...
... the needle bar frame bearings in the illustrations on these pages. Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are marked by arrows in the sewing head. In replacing the machine bane, tighten thumb sr'rew ' lightly. For removing the face cover see page 26. All ...require regular lubrication. DR 852 24 If you have a portable machine, tilt it back, loosen the large thumb screw on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. Use Pfaff sewing machinc oil only. The principal oiling points are dependent on ...
Owner's Manual
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... lint Take out the bobbin case and the bobbin and clean the vicinity of the sewing hook [ Before you sew (see picture at the needlebar end of oil to time, remove the needle p 1 ate and clean the machine feed with a soft brush. 4 To oil the zrgag mechanism, remove the fashion disc and apply... a drop of the machine, remove the dirt and lint which has accumu lated on these parts. Put...
... lint Take out the bobbin case and the bobbin and clean the vicinity of the sewing hook [ Before you sew (see picture at the needlebar end of oil to time, remove the needle p 1 ate and clean the machine feed with a soft brush. 4 To oil the zrgag mechanism, remove the fashion disc and apply... a drop of the machine, remove the dirt and lint which has accumu lated on these parts. Put...
Owner's Manual
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... needle use System 130 R needles.) from jou. Thread tension too tight. Remedy: See remedies listed under 1. Machine threaded improperly. Poor, knotty or rotten thread used. Use correct needle and thread (see chart an page 14.)...2. Clean and oil hook raceway. Needle Thread Breaks Cause The abovementroned may cause thread brakage. Trouble Shooting 1. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Remedy: I Needle incorrectly inserted Wrong needle. Needle bent. Push needle up as far as...Adjust tensions as instructed on page 14. (For ordinary sewing, Insert new needle.
... needle use System 130 R needles.) from jou. Thread tension too tight. Remedy: See remedies listed under 1. Machine threaded improperly. Poor, knotty or rotten thread used. Use correct needle and thread (see chart an page 14.)...2. Clean and oil hook raceway. Needle Thread Breaks Cause The abovementroned may cause thread brakage. Trouble Shooting 1. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Remedy: I Needle incorrectly inserted Wrong needle. Needle bent. Push needle up as far as...Adjust tensions as instructed on page 14. (For ordinary sewing, Insert new needle.
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...Cause: Bent needle strikes point of thread between Remedy: Replace needle at once Use correct needle and to prevent further thread sizes. Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog dropped. Regulate stitch length, as instructed. wtJbe;...e,e '& a Afltet 4%. 3. because stitch length ... you hear it snap into place. the correct aize aDioonu'ntdrunneetdhlreeatdhreoavdertefninsigoenr. Needle too thin or thread too heavy. Pieces of sewing hook. Use only first-rate thread - Guide the material lightly. Faulty Stitch Formation Cause: improper tension Thread too heavy...
...Cause: Bent needle strikes point of thread between Remedy: Replace needle at once Use correct needle and to prevent further thread sizes. Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog dropped. Regulate stitch length, as instructed. wtJbe;...e,e '& a Afltet 4%. 3. because stitch length ... you hear it snap into place. the correct aize aDioonu'ntdrunneetdhlreeatdhreoavdertefninsigoenr. Needle too thin or thread too heavy. Pieces of sewing hook. Use only first-rate thread - Guide the material lightly. Faulty Stitch Formation Cause: improper tension Thread too heavy...
Owner's Manual
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Cause: Remedy: Wrong For fashion disc inserted or none at all. oImf ethrheaardd should happen working while sewing. 7. 0. Bobbin winder working of thread. Mechanism clogged by pieces of the If this action should be inserted in the mechanism. Motor Idles ... to '0' and inseit proper fashion should not rock it back and forth. lhread Jamming The Pfaff rotary hook will not normally to jam in the machine (see page 5). Machine Works Heavily Cause: Hook raceway lacks oil or is obstructed by interior oil. Remedy: Clean and oil hook raceway. Remedy: Flick ...
Cause: Remedy: Wrong For fashion disc inserted or none at all. oImf ethrheaardd should happen working while sewing. 7. 0. Bobbin winder working of thread. Mechanism clogged by pieces of the If this action should be inserted in the mechanism. Motor Idles ... to '0' and inseit proper fashion should not rock it back and forth. lhread Jamming The Pfaff rotary hook will not normally to jam in the machine (see page 5). Machine Works Heavily Cause: Hook raceway lacks oil or is obstructed by interior oil. Remedy: Clean and oil hook raceway. Remedy: Flick ...
Owner's Manual
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... along the pre ceding row of zipper, stitch across end and up the other side in one conti nuous operation. V Edge Stitching Machine Setting: A - 0 to 4, B Sew parallel rows of straight or zig zag stitches at various distances from the fabric edge by using no edge guide.) Quilting... baste closed zipper on whether or not you want the edge of fabric. The seam guide is fastened to right side. Using Sewing Feet and Attachments (setting see page 6) DR 032 Zipper Insertion Machine Setting: A 0, B - For wider marginal stitching, turn edge guide half a turn and use low end as a guide....
... along the pre ceding row of zipper, stitch across end and up the other side in one conti nuous operation. V Edge Stitching Machine Setting: A - 0 to 4, B Sew parallel rows of straight or zig zag stitches at various distances from the fabric edge by using no edge guide.) Quilting... baste closed zipper on whether or not you want the edge of fabric. The seam guide is fastened to right side. Using Sewing Feet and Attachments (setting see page 6) DR 032 Zipper Insertion Machine Setting: A 0, B - For wider marginal stitching, turn edge guide half a turn and use low end as a guide....
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....InghamasladteortDelee.lliraotkcthTtidnehilneb'msoaastykstteeh(eenrcssiteprtskihoteotu(ehoeswdlnwteleclidienehtlhihlwgneefitms1oleaol)t,rnbb.ifktsoroatceiuhttlchhoddreetuegeositdetnhphat)eooir.menfiesndamtetgthdhhaieeensete.r DR 870 eaAngvdaoiiondfsttuhtgehleyhenmeened(dssleeebpyillla,stelaot wobnionttgthoemd)ole,wftn feeding. 87 Hemrnrnçj Machine Setting A -r 0 or 2 to sew a depending on uniform hem. or zrgag stitches, want to 3, 8 'I he can you hemmer foot is indispensable if you hem the last...
Owner's Manual
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... finish the edge of tissue sheets from sticking to tphuaespeedsrewiuninndkgeitrcfohsoettin,cskaypanppdllyasbataictdhrrsoohpoemeotfss,owialrhetiochseitwcsannsowbleeit.heassyinlytheretimc otvherdeaadftoerr cotton and the sewing. and the fabric in order various sectrons of curtains, to avoid proceed shrinking of as are Place... curtains, as instructed both the on material; fabrics, such as Diolen, use a matching synthetic thread. a Plastic Sheets Machine Setting: A 0 to 3, depending on page thread 34. To prevent plastic 33 Stitching Synthetic Materials Curtains...
... finish the edge of tissue sheets from sticking to tphuaespeedsrewiuninndkgeitrcfohsoettin,cskaypanppdllyasbataictdhrrsoohpoemeotfss,owialrhetiochseitwcsannsowbleeit.heassyinlytheretimc otvherdeaadftoerr cotton and the sewing. and the fabric in order various sectrons of curtains, to avoid proceed shrinking of as are Place... curtains, as instructed both the on material; fabrics, such as Diolen, use a matching synthetic thread. a Plastic Sheets Machine Setting: A 0 to 3, depending on page thread 34. To prevent plastic 33 Stitching Synthetic Materials Curtains...
Owner's Manual
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... patch again, guiding th edge of rneriiiirn length. 1 For additional strength, stitch over corners twice Turn over the riamaged area. Sew it down with short zig7ag stitches. '4, HRi 0 Inserting Patches Elastic Fabrics Machine Setting: A 4; Large holes can be that , proceed as instructed above. B -I Stitch Length: Medium oserl fashion disc B (elastic serpentine stitch...
... patch again, guiding th edge of rneriiiirn length. 1 For additional strength, stitch over corners twice Turn over the riamaged area. Sew it down with short zig7ag stitches. '4, HRi 0 Inserting Patches Elastic Fabrics Machine Setting: A 4; Large holes can be that , proceed as instructed above. B -I Stitch Length: Medium oserl fashion disc B (elastic serpentine stitch...
Owner's Manual
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... bartacks at each end of your buttonhole will be mode aid of tissue paper under the material To strengthen button holes in soft or length, sew on buttonhole gauge buttonhole length desu ed. is the right length when ginning of first seam reaches red end of firmly woven cotton material between... embroidery and darning thread. Attach buttonhole foot No. 847 616 and set slide on loosely woven a piece fabrics, of the clear-view shoe. DR 873 Sewing Buttonholes Machine Setting: A 1 1/2 (first notch), B Stitch Length Almost 0 (for buttonhole seam) r Insert fashion disc A.
... bartacks at each end of your buttonhole will be mode aid of tissue paper under the material To strengthen button holes in soft or length, sew on buttonhole gauge buttonhole length desu ed. is the right length when ginning of first seam reaches red end of firmly woven cotton material between... embroidery and darning thread. Attach buttonhole foot No. 847 616 and set slide on loosely woven a piece fabrics, of the clear-view shoe. DR 873 Sewing Buttonholes Machine Setting: A 1 1/2 (first notch), B Stitch Length Almost 0 (for buttonhole seam) r Insert fashion disc A.
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DR 583 Button Sewing feyahhwoDtnoeaocodorp.tnnpwTNbtweoheonrilde.bbltrhre9eoewca3naopyr-lokyl1vopeh0eura0rweratsiocndi,1mtidha7toatta9onecktr0hhee0seisatnhh.edetiiwyhsrthtewsrmfioelemlnaoaacrdacttoucbsodhrumreitcewnteloseoiwlsnltinehhsnsieunnv,notogertorfysrosergreiwwhenwatqhainnnesedgwlnoywwio.nfliisatrqtAhehsnttsteoaayenncoiithoucnhfahrgeaarlbsi....the obtained airl of lroles. on the right of its throw you deem necessary to fasten button When sewing of a special hutton Ir era vocir PlaIt dealer. et needle stitch through hole and make 3, until...
Owner's Manual
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... (As the threads interlock outside the material, its edge is an effective fashion trim on the wrong side of the fabric and sew it down with Blindstitch Disc Machine Setting: A 4: B Stitch Length: Medium Insert fashion disc C, and tighten upper and lower thread tensions. You can attach lace...on the fold of the material close to the wrong side, following the texture, and preferably iron it down . 1382' , - F DR 044 Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A 2: B - Place the straight edge of the lace on handkerchiefs, too. 41 DR 564 '• . Shell edging is drawn back, producing...
... (As the threads interlock outside the material, its edge is an effective fashion trim on the wrong side of the fabric and sew it down with Blindstitch Disc Machine Setting: A 4: B Stitch Length: Medium Insert fashion disc C, and tighten upper and lower thread tensions. You can attach lace...on the fold of the material close to the wrong side, following the texture, and preferably iron it down . 1382' , - F DR 044 Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A 2: B - Place the straight edge of the lace on handkerchiefs, too. 41 DR 564 '• . Shell edging is drawn back, producing...
Owner's Manual
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...twin needles see cording instructions on our extensive line of attachments designed to enlarge the range of possible applications of your machine. Embroidery designs are particularly attractive when sewn with the multi-stitch ruffler and the bias binder. 50 Such additional applications ...blind stitch designs Your Pfaff can be obtained with twin needles and different color thread. B Insert fashion discs A to 2. Beautiful border effects can do niany additional sewing jobs and turn out beautiful work. Two-Needle Decorative Sewing Machine Setting: A up to I. See your Pfaff dealer who will be...
...twin needles see cording instructions on our extensive line of attachments designed to enlarge the range of possible applications of your machine. Embroidery designs are particularly attractive when sewn with the multi-stitch ruffler and the bias binder. 50 Such additional applications ...blind stitch designs Your Pfaff can be obtained with twin needles and different color thread. B Insert fashion discs A to 2. Beautiful border effects can do niany additional sewing jobs and turn out beautiful work. Two-Needle Decorative Sewing Machine Setting: A up to I. See your Pfaff dealer who will be...