Owner's Manual
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... sewing machine is designed to comply with same type rated 5 Watt. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the off ("0") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as contained in this manual. • Never operate this household sewing machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free...
... sewing machine is designed to comply with same type rated 5 Watt. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the off ("0") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as contained in this manual. • Never operate this household sewing machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free...
Owner's Manual
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... creative 2170 Machine Parts of the embroidery unit Parts of the embroidery hoop Standard accessories 1:7-1:18 1:8-1:10 1:11-1:13 1:14 1:15 1:15 1:16-1:18 2 PREPARATIONS 2:1-2:24 Operating Instructions 2:2 Voltage Switch 2:2 Electrical connection 2:2 Connecting the foot control 2:2 Changing the presser foot 2:5 The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:6 Changing the needle 2:7 The feed dogs 2:7 Winding the bobbin from the spool pin 2:8 Threading 2:8 Winding from the second spool pin 2:9 Winding from the third spool pin 2:9 Bobbin winding while embroidering 2:10 Winding...
... creative 2170 Machine Parts of the embroidery unit Parts of the embroidery hoop Standard accessories 1:7-1:18 1:8-1:10 1:11-1:13 1:14 1:15 1:15 1:16-1:18 2 PREPARATIONS 2:1-2:24 Operating Instructions 2:2 Voltage Switch 2:2 Electrical connection 2:2 Connecting the foot control 2:2 Changing the presser foot 2:5 The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:6 Changing the needle 2:7 The feed dogs 2:7 Winding the bobbin from the spool pin 2:8 Threading 2:8 Winding from the second spool pin 2:9 Winding from the third spool pin 2:9 Bobbin winding while embroidering 2:10 Winding...
Owner's Manual
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... Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a hand look stitch. 16 Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a hand look stitch. 17 Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with elastic thread in zippers. 2 Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as leathers and terry cloth. 13 Cross hem stitch Provides a highly elastic, decorative seam for hems on fabrics appliqué work and inserting lace. 4 Three-step Zigzag stitch Strong stitch for seam finishes, sewing elastic, darning tears, and patches. 5 Straight stitch reverse Program...
... Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a hand look stitch. 16 Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a hand look stitch. 17 Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with elastic thread in zippers. 2 Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as leathers and terry cloth. 13 Cross hem stitch Provides a highly elastic, decorative seam for hems on fabrics appliqué work and inserting lace. 4 Three-step Zigzag stitch Strong stitch for seam finishes, sewing elastic, darning tears, and patches. 5 Straight stitch reverse Program...
Owner's Manual
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... lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the storage compartment of excess dye. This discoloring may be very difficult or impossible to remove. Lid Open the lid upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it is flush with the free arm...
... lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the storage compartment of excess dye. This discoloring may be very difficult or impossible to remove. Lid Open the lid upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it is flush with the free arm...
Owner's Manual
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... Pfaff creative 2170 there are two different methods for lowering the feed dogs, one inside the bobbin door. To bring the feed dogs back up as far as free-motion quilting or darning or when embroidering, the feed dog must face to the right. The feed dogs For certain sewing work such as it up move the slide to the rear. To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to the left. Lower the presser foot and insert...
... Pfaff creative 2170 there are two different methods for lowering the feed dogs, one inside the bobbin door. To bring the feed dogs back up as far as free-motion quilting or darning or when embroidering, the feed dog must face to the right. The feed dogs For certain sewing work such as it up move the slide to the rear. To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to the left. Lower the presser foot and insert...
Owner's Manual
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Bobbin winding while embroidering The creative 2170 has a thread guide for threading instructions). Start bobbin winding by pushing the bobbin lever to cut the thread after bobbin winding. 2:10 Cut the thread and remove the bobbin from left to the right. Note: The thread knife next to the bobbin winder makes it easy to the right. B The needle thread (red) is fully threaded (see page 2:14 for bobbin winding while embroidering. Wind the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction. As soon...
Bobbin winding while embroidering The creative 2170 has a thread guide for threading instructions). Start bobbin winding by pushing the bobbin lever to cut the thread after bobbin winding. 2:10 Cut the thread and remove the bobbin from left to the right. Note: The thread knife next to the bobbin winder makes it easy to the right. B The needle thread (red) is fully threaded (see page 2:14 for bobbin winding while embroidering. Wind the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction. As soon...
Owner's Manual
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... sewing speed is running out the bobbin thread monitor flashes. When pressing this button before starting to rest in reverse for you want the presser foot to the beginning of that the single stitch icon is activated. 4. Bobbin Thread Monitor When the bobbin thread is lowered. If you determine the length of the buttonhole seam with this button the machine automatically cuts the bobbin and needle thread. In the Patchwork, Tapering, Four sewing directions and Darning...
... sewing speed is running out the bobbin thread monitor flashes. When pressing this button before starting to rest in reverse for you want the presser foot to the beginning of that the single stitch icon is activated. 4. Bobbin Thread Monitor When the bobbin thread is lowered. If you determine the length of the buttonhole seam with this button the machine automatically cuts the bobbin and needle thread. In the Patchwork, Tapering, Four sewing directions and Darning...
Owner's Manual
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... example you might want to upgrade your machine on how to create a Personal menu for your creative 2170 and replay it permanently. You can turn on when you want to install an upgrade for all the stitches you don't want to move the arm as possible, touch the sew position icon. With the reverse sewing button you are learning a new technique while taking a class...
... example you might want to upgrade your machine on how to create a Personal menu for your creative 2170 and replay it permanently. You can turn on when you want to install an upgrade for all the stitches you don't want to move the arm as possible, touch the sew position icon. With the reverse sewing button you are learning a new technique while taking a class...
Owner's Manual
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... a stitch by number on your Pfaff creative 2170 is to go into different categories. If you have reached the maximum or minimum value, the function automatically becomes inactive. Stitch length Touch the stitch length icon (D) + and - If you can modify the settings that stitch (A). You can find stitch numbers on the lid on the Main menu. To illustrate this icon changes to needle position for straight stitch) (C), stitch length (D) and thread tension...
... a stitch by number on your Pfaff creative 2170 is to go into different categories. If you have reached the maximum or minimum value, the function automatically becomes inactive. Stitch length Touch the stitch length icon (D) + and - If you can modify the settings that stitch (A). You can find stitch numbers on the lid on the Main menu. To illustrate this icon changes to needle position for straight stitch) (C), stitch length (D) and thread tension...
Owner's Manual
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... Change the needle position of the straight stitch to sew in a zipper or topstitch along the edge of about 2 cm. Sewing Straight stitch Stitch number 1 is often used in dressmaking to join fabric layers quickly for fitting in order to be used . The stitch length can also just tap on the right side. Your Pfaff creative 2170 includes a basting program which height the presser foot should raise automatically when the sewing machine stops for feeding the fabric further...
... Change the needle position of the straight stitch to sew in a zipper or topstitch along the edge of about 2 cm. Sewing Straight stitch Stitch number 1 is often used in dressmaking to join fabric layers quickly for fitting in order to be used . The stitch length can also just tap on the right side. Your Pfaff creative 2170 includes a basting program which height the presser foot should raise automatically when the sewing machine stops for feeding the fabric further...
Owner's Manual
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Your Pfaff creative 2170 is equipped with the Sensormatic buttonhole guide and sensor technology to ensure that every buttonhole is especially adapted for a particular use and fabric type. The white plastic part goes over the needle plate, covering the feed dogs (see picture). 2. Before starting to sew buttonholes. No 5A Attach buttonhole foot No. 5A to sew, pull the slide of the foot towards you until it lies against the rear of the needle plate. You...
Your Pfaff creative 2170 is equipped with the Sensormatic buttonhole guide and sensor technology to ensure that every buttonhole is especially adapted for a particular use and fabric type. The white plastic part goes over the needle plate, covering the feed dogs (see picture). 2. Before starting to sew buttonholes. No 5A Attach buttonhole foot No. 5A to sew, pull the slide of the foot towards you until it lies against the rear of the needle plate. You...
Owner's Manual
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... the reverse button. Automatic buttonhole Enter the buttonhole length directly on the screen by sewing a sample of the buttonhole. After having sewn half of your choice. A Programmed buttonhole You can sew without the sensormatic guide it might be sewn automatically. Sew until you reach the buttonhole size you want to clear the size of the columns are longer than the 5A foot (50mm) you want. 4. The prog icon changes...
... the reverse button. Automatic buttonhole Enter the buttonhole length directly on the screen by sewing a sample of the buttonhole. After having sewn half of your choice. A Programmed buttonhole You can sew without the sensormatic guide it might be sewn automatically. Sew until you reach the buttonhole size you want to clear the size of the columns are longer than the 5A foot (50mm) you want. 4. The prog icon changes...
Owner's Manual
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... Integrated Dual Feed engaged. In this case, use a heavierweight thread through a topstitch needle. Buttonholes are to a reinforced edge, may sometimes not feed optimally with gimp thread is particularly attractive when sewn with gimp cord"). Sewing 2. Note: This buttonhole is sewn in front of the buttonhole. 4. Fabrics that are normally selected a little larger than the button diameter. Carefully sew the curve, guiding the gimp thread under the stitching. 6. Open the...
... Integrated Dual Feed engaged. In this case, use a heavierweight thread through a topstitch needle. Buttonholes are to a reinforced edge, may sometimes not feed optimally with gimp thread is particularly attractive when sewn with gimp cord"). Sewing 2. Note: This buttonhole is sewn in front of the buttonhole. 4. Fabrics that are normally selected a little larger than the button diameter. Carefully sew the curve, guiding the gimp thread under the stitching. 6. Open the...
Owner's Manual
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... icon changes (D). The sewn width and length of the rectangle is sewn, press the reverse button or touch the next direction icon. B A. C D Four sewing directions You can decide the first direction in the machine. With the direction arrows you have touched the Four directions sewing icon the screen, you press the reverse button or the next direction icon. Your Pfaff creative 2170 completes the current stitch, the needle is...
... icon changes (D). The sewn width and length of the rectangle is sewn, press the reverse button or touch the next direction icon. B A. C D Four sewing directions You can decide the first direction in the machine. With the direction arrows you have touched the Four directions sewing icon the screen, you press the reverse button or the next direction icon. Your Pfaff creative 2170 completes the current stitch, the needle is...
Owner's Manual
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... quilting, start quilting your stitch-in the ditch means following the design instructions to hold the quilt together it is proper before you will help keep the quilt in the quilt blocks. • Set your Pfaff creative 2170 with safety pins - Stitch-in-the-Ditch One way to piece the quilt top. This stitching will also create the pattern on top and colored thread in the bobbin. Of course you can sew...
... quilting, start quilting your stitch-in the ditch means following the design instructions to hold the quilt together it is proper before you will help keep the quilt in the quilt blocks. • Set your Pfaff creative 2170 with safety pins - Stitch-in-the-Ditch One way to piece the quilt top. This stitching will also create the pattern on top and colored thread in the bobbin. Of course you can sew...
Owner's Manual
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... lock the threads. just covering up the appliqué's raw edge. Cut the appliqué form out of fabric and a piece of light weight iron on interfacing. • Place the right side of the fabric and the rough (iron-on) side of fabric and batting. Use a straight stitch (no. 1), stitch length 2.0, center needle position and sew the fabric and interfacing together using a monofilament thread on -screen instructions and lower the feed dogs...
... lock the threads. just covering up the appliqué's raw edge. Cut the appliqué form out of fabric and a piece of light weight iron on interfacing. • Place the right side of the fabric and the rough (iron-on) side of fabric and batting. Use a straight stitch (no. 1), stitch length 2.0, center needle position and sew the fabric and interfacing together using a monofilament thread on -screen instructions and lower the feed dogs...
Owner's Manual
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... stitching. Set your Pfaff creative 2170 and the cross stitches, no . 1), stitch length 2.5 - 3.0, presser foot 2, IDT disengaged. • Touch the Twin needle icon and set for normal Straight Stitch (no . 117-136 this traditional sewing technique can be created remarkably easily and quickly. With your creative 2170 for a 2.0mm twin needle. • Thread the top and bobbin with a 2.0 mm twin needle. Tips for the second top spool. Use the extra spool pin for cross stitch sewing: • Always work using the sew slow and needle...
... stitching. Set your Pfaff creative 2170 and the cross stitches, no . 1), stitch length 2.5 - 3.0, presser foot 2, IDT disengaged. • Touch the Twin needle icon and set for normal Straight Stitch (no . 117-136 this traditional sewing technique can be created remarkably easily and quickly. With your creative 2170 for a 2.0mm twin needle. • Thread the top and bobbin with a 2.0 mm twin needle. Tips for the second top spool. Use the extra spool pin for cross stitch sewing: • Always work using the sew slow and needle...
Owner's Manual
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... sewing speed creates the stitch length. MAXI Stitches Your creative 2170 has a selection of the hoop along with a good quality cotton or synthetic thread. When sewing a MAXI stitch the machine moves sideways guiding the fabric by sewing in different directions or patterns. Important: Never engage the IDT when free-motion sewing. Top tension 2-3 Presser foot Darning foot, no 6 Feed dog Lowered Needle size 80-90 Stitch Straight stitch/Zigzag • Touch the Free-motion sewing icon. • Thread your Pfaff creative 2170. From now on, you control the stitch length...
... sewing speed creates the stitch length. MAXI Stitches Your creative 2170 has a selection of the hoop along with a good quality cotton or synthetic thread. When sewing a MAXI stitch the machine moves sideways guiding the fabric by sewing in different directions or patterns. Important: Never engage the IDT when free-motion sewing. Top tension 2-3 Presser foot Darning foot, no 6 Feed dog Lowered Needle size 80-90 Stitch Straight stitch/Zigzag • Touch the Free-motion sewing icon. • Thread your Pfaff creative 2170. From now on, you control the stitch length...
Owner's Manual
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... your creative 2170. Did you . Insert a new needle. Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check how the machine is threaded. Is the needle bent or blunt? Are you thread the machine properly? Use needle system 130/705 H. Insert a new needle. Bobbin thread breaks Did you thread the machine properly? Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Check needle thread tension. Change the thread. Check bobbin winding. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Did you using too thick or slubbed thread? The machine binds Is the feed dog lowered? Is...
... your creative 2170. Did you . Insert a new needle. Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check how the machine is threaded. Is the needle bent or blunt? Are you thread the machine properly? Use needle system 130/705 H. Insert a new needle. Bobbin thread breaks Did you thread the machine properly? Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Check needle thread tension. Change the thread. Check bobbin winding. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Did you using too thick or slubbed thread? The machine binds Is the feed dog lowered? Is...
Owner's Manual
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... 1:16 Accessory tray 2:4 Alphabets 1:13, 4:26-4:27, 5:27-5:30 Animal stitches 1:12 Antique Embroidery stitches 1:12 Antique hand embroidery stitches 4:23 Appliqué embroidery 5:47 Arcing 5:6, 5:31-5:32 Automatic stitch building 5:5, 5:33 B Balance Basting in the embroidery hoop Basting program Blindhem stitch elastic blind stitch Bobbin and bobbin case inserting Bobbin thread Bobbin thread monitor Bobbin winding from the second spool pin from the spool pin from the third spool pin setting the speed through the needle while embroidering Bridging stitch Built in designs...
... 1:16 Accessory tray 2:4 Alphabets 1:13, 4:26-4:27, 5:27-5:30 Animal stitches 1:12 Antique Embroidery stitches 1:12 Antique hand embroidery stitches 4:23 Appliqué embroidery 5:47 Arcing 5:6, 5:31-5:32 Automatic stitch building 5:5, 5:33 B Balance Basting in the embroidery hoop Basting program Blindhem stitch elastic blind stitch Bobbin and bobbin case inserting Bobbin thread Bobbin thread monitor Bobbin winding from the second spool pin from the spool pin from the third spool pin setting the speed through the needle while embroidering Bridging stitch Built in designs...