Brochure
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...; Includes 26 custom accessories • Bobbin winding through needle • Significantly increased storage space in length x width • More space for your embroidering • PFAFF® ImageStitch™ app to the model • PFAFF® creative icon™ Help Center with tutorials, techniques, Quick Start guide, and User's Manual • Largest dynamic, on-screen embroidery edit area • Unique apps for connectivity: PFAFF® SewNotice™ app, PFAFF® ImageStitch™...
...; Includes 26 custom accessories • Bobbin winding through needle • Significantly increased storage space in length x width • More space for your embroidering • PFAFF® ImageStitch™ app to the model • PFAFF® creative icon™ Help Center with tutorials, techniques, Quick Start guide, and User's Manual • Largest dynamic, on-screen embroidery edit area • Unique apps for connectivity: PFAFF® SewNotice™ app, PFAFF® ImageStitch™...
Features and Benefits
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... creative possibilities. Triple, Double, and Single Ribbon Stitches ONLY Add dimensional elements to your decorative FROM PFAFF stitching with no need to the feed dogs for a better grip while additional feed dogs have been added in the fabric for precise stitch quality. See the twin needle stitch on top of stitches that looks like they are sewn in between 2 modes for unlimited creative opportunities. makes sewing long seams, free-motion and embroidery easy. Change...
... creative possibilities. Triple, Double, and Single Ribbon Stitches ONLY Add dimensional elements to your decorative FROM PFAFF stitching with no need to the feed dogs for a better grip while additional feed dogs have been added in the fabric for precise stitch quality. See the twin needle stitch on top of stitches that looks like they are sewn in between 2 modes for unlimited creative opportunities. makes sewing long seams, free-motion and embroidery easy. Change...
Features and Benefits
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Embroider Any Sewing Stitch Sew any design in a single color without changing the stitch count. Undo/Redo in multiple sizes including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and symbols. Download for perfect results and to create truly unique borders and designs. Resize - Change thread colors of the design directly on your embroidery. Baste fabric to end. Appliqué Creator BE S T Choose from any stitch already on the machine. More Than 800 Embroidery Designs A variety of embroidering or if...
Embroider Any Sewing Stitch Sew any design in a single color without changing the stitch count. Undo/Redo in multiple sizes including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and symbols. Download for perfect results and to create truly unique borders and designs. Resize - Change thread colors of the design directly on your embroidery. Baste fabric to end. Appliqué Creator BE S T Choose from any stitch already on the machine. More Than 800 Embroidery Designs A variety of embroidering or if...
User Guide
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... manual. • Never operate this manual. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use bent needles. • Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. DANGER -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: • A sewing machine should be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Never drop or insert any object into water. Return the sewing machine to break...
... manual. • Never operate this manual. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use bent needles. • Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. DANGER -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: • A sewing machine should be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Never drop or insert any object into water. Return the sewing machine to break...
User Guide
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... Your Work Area 71 ActivStitch™ Technology 85 Automatic Presser Foot Lift 86 Automatic Thread Cutter 86 Free-Motion Options 86 Stitch Limiting Options 87 Needle Stop Position 88 Presser Foot Pressure 88 Options for Feed Dogs 88 Tie-Off Options 88 Stitch Edit 89 Stitch Width 89 Stitch Positioning 89 Stitch Length 89 Stitch Density 90 Mirroring 90 Buttonhole Slit Length 90 Button Stitch Repetition 90 ActivStitch™ Technology 91 Free-Motion Options 92 Dynamic Spring Foot 6D Free-Motion 92 Spring Foot Free-Motion 92 Sensormatic Free-Motion...
... Your Work Area 71 ActivStitch™ Technology 85 Automatic Presser Foot Lift 86 Automatic Thread Cutter 86 Free-Motion Options 86 Stitch Limiting Options 87 Needle Stop Position 88 Presser Foot Pressure 88 Options for Feed Dogs 88 Tie-Off Options 88 Stitch Edit 89 Stitch Width 89 Stitch Positioning 89 Stitch Length 89 Stitch Density 90 Mirroring 90 Buttonhole Slit Length 90 Button Stitch Repetition 90 ActivStitch™ Technology 91 Free-Motion Options 92 Dynamic Spring Foot 6D Free-Motion 92 Spring Foot Free-Motion 92 Sensormatic Free-Motion...
User Guide
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... for needles and other accessories. Space with three red safety catches; These should all be removed before sewing) 1 2 3 5 6 4 13 Main spool pin 8. Space for 5M Manual Buttonhole Foot 6. Top 1 6 2 3 4 7 8 5 10 9 1. Store the accessories in the accessory tray and one underneath the embroidery unit. one attached to the presser foot bar, one in the tray so they are easily accessible. 1. Thread tension discs 3. Bobbin winder Note: The machine is delivered with hole for needle plate 3.
... for needles and other accessories. Space with three red safety catches; These should all be removed before sewing) 1 2 3 5 6 4 13 Main spool pin 8. Space for 5M Manual Buttonhole Foot 6. Top 1 6 2 3 4 7 8 5 10 9 1. Store the accessories in the accessory tray and one underneath the embroidery unit. one attached to the presser foot bar, one in the tray so they are easily accessible. 1. Thread tension discs 3. Bobbin winder Note: The machine is delivered with hole for needle plate 3.
User Guide
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... an embroidery. Immediate Tie-Off Press immediate tie-off while sewing and your machine sews a few tie-off . For permanent reverse, touch the reverse button once before starting to raise or lower the needle once you made. Tip: You can also use the cut function when an accessory is lit, the function can be turned off stitches and stops automatically. Reverse When reverse is also used when sewing manual buttonholes, darning stitches...
... an embroidery. Immediate Tie-Off Press immediate tie-off while sewing and your machine sews a few tie-off . For permanent reverse, touch the reverse button once before starting to raise or lower the needle once you made. Tip: You can also use the cut function when an accessory is lit, the function can be turned off stitches and stops automatically. Reverse When reverse is also used when sewing manual buttonholes, darning stitches...
User Guide
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... garment edge. Manual Buttonhole Foot This foot is used for blindhem stitches. This foot can be used for sewing manual buttonholes. Fancy Stitch Foot When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm stitch length, use only presser feet designed for embroidery. Blindhem Foot for IDT™ System This foot is also used for darning. 6D - The red guide on especially thick or spongy fabric. Move needle position to right or left of the needle, making it easy...
... garment edge. Manual Buttonhole Foot This foot is used for blindhem stitches. This foot can be used for sewing manual buttonholes. Fancy Stitch Foot When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm stitch length, use only presser feet designed for embroidery. Blindhem Foot for IDT™ System This foot is also used for darning. 6D - The red guide on especially thick or spongy fabric. Move needle position to right or left of the needle, making it easy...
User Guide
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... the needle plate as twin needle. 49 Replace the bobbin cover. The smaller hole in sewing mode, such as quilt piecing. With feed teeth lowered, position the Straight Stitch Needle Plate so that the feed teeth are lowered. Preparations Changing to Straight Stitch Needle Plate The Straight Stitch Needle Plate is not compatible with the Straight Stitch Needle Plate, such as shown and gently turn the screwdriver to pop off the needle plate. Open the bobbin cover by touching the presser foot up and extra lift button. Note: Lower the feed teeth...
... the needle plate as twin needle. 49 Replace the bobbin cover. The smaller hole in sewing mode, such as quilt piecing. With feed teeth lowered, position the Straight Stitch Needle Plate so that the feed teeth are lowered. Preparations Changing to Straight Stitch Needle Plate The Straight Stitch Needle Plate is not compatible with the Straight Stitch Needle Plate, such as shown and gently turn the screwdriver to pop off the needle plate. Open the bobbin cover by touching the presser foot up and extra lift button. Note: Lower the feed teeth...
User Guide
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... Settings will be raised to lift position. When using specific accessories or special techniques that do not support thread metering. Temporary Settings in orange colored check boxes Automatic Presser Foot Lift When selected, the machine automatically raises the presser foot in the following situations: • When stopping with the needle in Help Center or start a new session or restart your machine. 2. Sewing Settings There are two ways to change depending on the active stitch...
... Settings will be raised to lift position. When using specific accessories or special techniques that do not support thread metering. Temporary Settings in orange colored check boxes Automatic Presser Foot Lift When selected, the machine automatically raises the presser foot in the following situations: • When stopping with the needle in Help Center or start a new session or restart your machine. 2. Sewing Settings There are two ways to change depending on the active stitch...
User Guide
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... stitch width and stitch positioning. a monogram or eyelets. If deselected, no automatic thread cut commands in stitches and sequences. • After sewing a single stitch e.g. Dynamic Spring Foot 6D Free-Motion, Spring Foot Free-Motion and Sensormatic Free-Motion. This setting can also be selected in the Temporary Settings for free-motion in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to adjust the presser foot pressure. Stitch Limiting Options Set the machine to Stitch Width Safety or select the size of breaking a needle when sewing with accessories...
... stitch width and stitch positioning. a monogram or eyelets. If deselected, no automatic thread cut commands in stitches and sequences. • After sewing a single stitch e.g. Dynamic Spring Foot 6D Free-Motion, Spring Foot Free-Motion and Sensormatic Free-Motion. This setting can also be selected in the Temporary Settings for free-motion in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to adjust the presser foot pressure. Stitch Limiting Options Set the machine to Stitch Width Safety or select the size of breaking a needle when sewing with accessories...
User Guide
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... the automatic thread cutter knife located under Active features in the Information Area. For all free-motion sewing the Feed Dogs will be moved manually. Free-Motion Options All stitches on your machine can select between three different Free-Motion Options. Free-Motion Options are attached in the two holes in down position. When deselected, the presser foot will stay lowered, even if the machine stops with the needle in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to...
... the automatic thread cutter knife located under Active features in the Information Area. For all free-motion sewing the Feed Dogs will be moved manually. Free-Motion Options All stitches on your machine can select between three different Free-Motion Options. Free-Motion Options are attached in the two holes in down position. When deselected, the presser foot will stay lowered, even if the machine stops with the needle in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to...
User Guide
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... of a new project from the Help Center. When touching the Tie-Off icon, three options open to program thread cut at the end of a stitch. Feed Dogs Lowered 2. Tie-Off Beginning, TieOff End and Thread Cut. Needle Stop Position Presser Foot Pressure 1. Your settings are lowered when sewing on buttons or when free-motion sewing. Needle Stop Position When Up is selected your machine stops with the needle down. Specialty techniques may require an adjustment. When Down...
... of a new project from the Help Center. When touching the Tie-Off icon, three options open to program thread cut at the end of a stitch. Feed Dogs Lowered 2. Tie-Off Beginning, TieOff End and Thread Cut. Needle Stop Position Presser Foot Pressure 1. Your settings are lowered when sewing on buttons or when free-motion sewing. Needle Stop Position When Up is selected your machine stops with the needle down. Specialty techniques may require an adjustment. When Down...
User Guide
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... End. Buttonhole Slit Length Set the buttonhole slit length by using speciality threads. Button Stitch Repetition When sewing a button, you can also sew a manual buttonhole, read about how to sew a manual buttonhole and how to increase the density. to repeat a manual buttonhole in the Sewing Techniques chapter. The number above the control shows the distance between the individual satin stitches that make the entire stitch). You can set the number of stitch repeats. 1. Mirroring To mirror a stitch or stitch sequence sideways...
... End. Buttonhole Slit Length Set the buttonhole slit length by using speciality threads. Button Stitch Repetition When sewing a button, you can also sew a manual buttonhole, read about how to sew a manual buttonhole and how to increase the density. to repeat a manual buttonhole in the Sewing Techniques chapter. The number above the control shows the distance between the individual satin stitches that make the entire stitch). You can set the number of stitch repeats. 1. Mirroring To mirror a stitch or stitch sequence sideways...
User Guide
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... Information Area. For all free-motion sewing the Feed Dogs will lower automatically and the fabric must be purchased at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to set the machine in Settings. Activate Stitch Width Safety in Sensormatic free-motion mode for optional spring feet. When sewing free-motion at your machine can select between the presser foot and the fabric and eliminate the skipped stitches. To adjust the presser foot height in Sensormatic freemotion mode...
... Information Area. For all free-motion sewing the Feed Dogs will lower automatically and the fabric must be purchased at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to set the machine in Settings. Activate Stitch Width Safety in Sensormatic free-motion mode for optional spring feet. When sewing free-motion at your machine can select between the presser foot and the fabric and eliminate the skipped stitches. To adjust the presser foot height in Sensormatic freemotion mode...
User Guide
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... starting to embroider, review the Embroidery Stitch-Out Settings to use of the Dynamic Spring Foot 6D Free-Motion, e.g. It is very important that everything is selected for best results in Current Color Block 20. Stitch-Out Settings 11. Number of Stitches in embroidery. Progress Circle for Embroidery Combination 22. Progress Circle for Color Block 21. yarn couching and felting. Stitch-Out Progress Window 7. Your creative icon™ machine senses which needle plate...
... starting to embroider, review the Embroidery Stitch-Out Settings to use of the Dynamic Spring Foot 6D Free-Motion, e.g. It is very important that everything is selected for best results in Current Color Block 20. Stitch-Out Settings 11. Number of Stitches in embroidery. Progress Circle for Embroidery Combination 22. Progress Circle for Color Block 21. yarn couching and felting. Stitch-Out Progress Window 7. Your creative icon™ machine senses which needle plate...
User Guide
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... needle. Use only accessories designed for free motion sewing. Follow the on the machine can be sensitive to prevent the foot from the sound normally generated when sewing. Enable automatic thread cutter in the settings menu. If the problem persists, contact your creative icon™ machine. General Problems Bobbin alarm does not work Thread cutter does not cut the thread Fabric does not feed Wrong stitch, irregular or narrow stitch The needle breaks The machine will not sew Poor sewing/embroidery result The sewing and embroidery machine...
... needle. Use only accessories designed for free motion sewing. Follow the on the machine can be sensitive to prevent the foot from the sound normally generated when sewing. Enable automatic thread cutter in the settings menu. If the problem persists, contact your creative icon™ machine. General Problems Bobbin alarm does not work Thread cutter does not cut the thread Fabric does not feed Wrong stitch, irregular or narrow stitch The needle breaks The machine will not sew Poor sewing/embroidery result The sewing and embroidery machine...
User Guide
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...? Use needle system 130/705 H. Insert a new needle. Maintenance The Automatic Needle Threader Does Not Work Properly The needle eye is too small for selected fabric and thread. Pop-up message: The automatic needle threader is not in its home position. Touch OK to its home position. Touch OK to return the automatic needle threader to calibrate again. Pop-up , touch the automatic needle threader button on the automatic needle threader. Did you insert the needle properly? Is the correct presser foot used? Remove...
...? Use needle system 130/705 H. Insert a new needle. Maintenance The Automatic Needle Threader Does Not Work Properly The needle eye is too small for selected fabric and thread. Pop-up message: The automatic needle threader is not in its home position. Touch OK to its home position. Touch OK to return the automatic needle threader to calibrate again. Pop-up , touch the automatic needle threader button on the automatic needle threader. Did you insert the needle properly? Is the correct presser foot used? Remove...
User Guide
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... Thread/Needle Combination, page 37. Change the needle to a new high quality thread purchased from bobbin area and use a thread net over the spool. Change the needle plate. Check the bobbin thread. Change the needle. If using a spool cap on the spool pin, or for selected thread? Is the best spool pin position used ? Remove the thread completely and rethread the machine, see Threading the Upper Thread, page 35. Place the large spool holder with the needle when free motion sewing or embroidering? Attach a spool cap slightly larger than the actual thread spool. Bobbin Thread Breaks...
... Thread/Needle Combination, page 37. Change the needle to a new high quality thread purchased from bobbin area and use a thread net over the spool. Change the needle plate. Check the bobbin thread. Change the needle. If using a spool cap on the spool pin, or for selected thread? Is the best spool pin position used ? Remove the thread completely and rethread the machine, see Threading the Upper Thread, page 35. Place the large spool holder with the needle when free motion sewing or embroidering? Attach a spool cap slightly larger than the actual thread spool. Bobbin Thread Breaks...
User Guide
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... wrong hoop attached? Slide on ? Service Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your technique or fabric type. Clear area around the embroidery arm and hoop free? Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Remove the needle plate and clean the feed teeth with the brush. Turn off free motion setting in the settings menu. Are the feed teeth set to bring the fabric, thread and stabilizer you thread the machine properly? Is the correct presser foot used ? Attach the Dynamic Spring Foot 6D. Ensure you use hoop...
... wrong hoop attached? Slide on ? Service Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your technique or fabric type. Clear area around the embroidery arm and hoop free? Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Remove the needle plate and clean the feed teeth with the brush. Turn off free motion setting in the settings menu. Are the feed teeth set to bring the fabric, thread and stabilizer you thread the machine properly? Is the correct presser foot used ? Attach the Dynamic Spring Foot 6D. Ensure you use hoop...
