Brochure
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... • Innovative lighting designed for brightest work lighting with swipe, pinch and zoom functions Over 25 Features Exclusive to the PFAFF® creative icon™ Model Including**: • Custom Graphical User Interface specific to achieve it. Over 35 Market Leading Features** vs. Lace...; PFAFF® creative icon™ Help Center with increased tension • Includes Supreme Hoop 14.17in x 10.24in (360mm x 260mm) • Includes Elite Hoop 10.24in x 7.87in (260mm x 200mm) • Includes Square Hoop 4.27in x 4.27in (120mm x 120mm) • Includes 26 custom accessories •...
... • Innovative lighting designed for brightest work lighting with swipe, pinch and zoom functions Over 25 Features Exclusive to the PFAFF® creative icon™ Model Including**: • Custom Graphical User Interface specific to achieve it. Over 35 Market Leading Features** vs. Lace...; PFAFF® creative icon™ Help Center with increased tension • Includes Supreme Hoop 14.17in x 10.24in (360mm x 260mm) • Includes Elite Hoop 10.24in x 7.87in (260mm x 200mm) • Includes Square Hoop 4.27in x 4.27in (120mm x 120mm) • Includes 26 custom accessories •...
Features and Benefits
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...the straight stitch plate is attached the machine is even room for more accessories. The screen is low or breaks. ActivStitch™ Technology O N LY FROM With three patents, this revolutionary technology PFAFF delivers precise, gorgeous embroidery even when using the optional Grand Dream Hoop... large stitch plates: standard plate features seam markings to unthread the needle. Multiple USB ports Two USB ports allow for more creativity. Features and Benefits .2 Top and Bobbin Thread Sensors Alerts you can easily wind a bobbin while sewing or embroidering, without ...
...the straight stitch plate is attached the machine is even room for more accessories. The screen is low or breaks. ActivStitch™ Technology O N LY FROM With three patents, this revolutionary technology PFAFF delivers precise, gorgeous embroidery even when using the optional Grand Dream Hoop... large stitch plates: standard plate features seam markings to unthread the needle. Multiple USB ports Two USB ports allow for more creativity. Features and Benefits .2 Top and Bobbin Thread Sensors Alerts you can easily wind a bobbin while sewing or embroidering, without ...
User Guide
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... Needle Information 33 2 Introduction 11 Machine Overview 11 Front 11 Needle Area 12 Right Side 12 Rear 12 Top 13 Accessory Tray 13 Storing a Needle Plate 14 Changing the Needle 34 Threading 35 Threading the Upper Thread 35 Automatic Needle Threader ...Accessories 18 4 Embroidery Preparations 50 Included Accessories 18 Embroidery Unit 50 Included Hoops 18 Embroidery Hoop Overview 50 Presser Feet 19 Dynamic Spring Foot 6D 50 Stitch Overview 21 Utility Stitches 21 Stitch Menu Overview 25 Alphabets 25 Straight Stitch Needle Plate 51 Designs 51 creative icon...
... Needle Information 33 2 Introduction 11 Machine Overview 11 Front 11 Needle Area 12 Right Side 12 Rear 12 Top 13 Accessory Tray 13 Storing a Needle Plate 14 Changing the Needle 34 Threading 35 Threading the Upper Thread 35 Automatic Needle Threader ...Accessories 18 4 Embroidery Preparations 50 Included Accessories 18 Embroidery Unit 50 Included Hoops 18 Embroidery Hoop Overview 50 Presser Feet 19 Dynamic Spring Foot 6D 50 Stitch Overview 21 Utility Stitches 21 Stitch Menu Overview 25 Alphabets 25 Straight Stitch Needle Plate 51 Designs 51 creative icon...
User Guide
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... and Cleaning the Bobbin Area 204 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 204 Replacing the Needle Plate 205 Troubleshooting 205 Service 208 Non-Original Parts and Accessories 209 Technical specification 209 17 IMPORTANT 210 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 210 DANGER -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 210 WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK...
... and Cleaning the Bobbin Area 204 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 204 Replacing the Needle Plate 205 Troubleshooting 205 Service 208 Non-Original Parts and Accessories 209 Technical specification 209 17 IMPORTANT 210 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 210 DANGER -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 210 WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK...
User Guide
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Presser foot bar 5. IDT™ 6. Speaker 3. ON/OFF switch, sockets for power cord and foot control. Free arm 4. Embroidery unit socket 12 4 5 6 7 1 1 2 3 4 Presser foot ankle 7. Accessory socket 3. Introduction Needle Area 1. See Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control, page 26. 3 4 5 Rear 1. Presser foot 2 3 Right Side 1. Speed control lever 2 5. Automatic needle threader, see Using the Automatic Needle Threader, page 38 2. Needle thread guide 1 4. Handwheel 2. Built-in USB ports 4. Handle 2. Needle bar with needle clamp screw 3.
Presser foot bar 5. IDT™ 6. Speaker 3. ON/OFF switch, sockets for power cord and foot control. Free arm 4. Embroidery unit socket 12 4 5 6 7 1 1 2 3 4 Presser foot ankle 7. Accessory socket 3. Introduction Needle Area 1. See Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control, page 26. 3 4 5 Rear 1. Presser foot 2 3 Right Side 1. Speed control lever 2 5. Automatic needle threader, see Using the Automatic Needle Threader, page 38 2. Needle thread guide 1 4. Handwheel 2. Built-in USB ports 4. Handle 2. Needle bar with needle clamp screw 3.
User Guide
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...Main spool pin 8. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding Introduction Accessory Tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for accessories 2. Space for needles and other accessories. These should all be removed before sewing) 1 2 3... 5 6 4 13 Auxiliary spool pin 9. Store the accessories in the accessory tray and one in the tray so they are easily accessible...
...Main spool pin 8. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding Introduction Accessory Tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for accessories 2. Space for needles and other accessories. These should all be removed before sewing) 1 2 3... 5 6 4 13 Auxiliary spool pin 9. Store the accessories in the accessory tray and one in the tray so they are easily accessible...
User Guide
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... plate, push it slightly. Embroidery hoop attachment 4. Lay it down (B) so that the needle plate snaps into the hole by A the left side of your accessory tray. 1.
... plate, push it slightly. Embroidery hoop attachment 4. Lay it down (B) so that the needle plate snaps into the hole by A the left side of your accessory tray. 1.
User Guide
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... lift 2. To lower the presser foot before using the cut function. To prevent damage to the automatic needle threader, needle, presser foot or other attached accessories, read the instructions carefully on how to use the automatic needle threader before starting to insert or remove the hoop. Presser Foot Down and Pivot...
... lift 2. To lower the presser foot before using the cut function. To prevent damage to the automatic needle threader, needle, presser foot or other attached accessories, read the instructions carefully on how to use the automatic needle threader before starting to insert or remove the hoop. Presser Foot Down and Pivot...
User Guide
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Some optional accessories are attached in the two small circular holes in these holes as you keep the button pressed. Do not use stitch re-start to go ... sequence will move up /down is attached in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover. You can also use the cut function when an accessory is set stop the machine sewing or embroidering without using the foot control. Introduction 16 By touching the tie-off button once more while the...
Some optional accessories are attached in the two small circular holes in these holes as you keep the button pressed. Do not use stitch re-start to go ... sequence will move up /down is attached in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover. You can also use the cut function when an accessory is set stop the machine sewing or embroidering without using the foot control. Introduction 16 By touching the tie-off button once more while the...
User Guide
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... Foot control • Power cord • Needles • creative icon™ sampler book Included Hoops 1. creative™ Supreme Hoop (360x260) 2. Bobbins (9) 6. Spool cap, large (2) 10. Multipurpose tool/Button reed Included Accessories Not in user's guide. • Soft cover for machine ...• Luggage style carrying bag with packing insert for straight stitch left (black) 14. creative™120 Square Hoop (120x120) 1 7 12 15 2 3 4 5...
... Foot control • Power cord • Needles • creative icon™ sampler book Included Hoops 1. creative™ Supreme Hoop (360x260) 2. Bobbins (9) 6. Spool cap, large (2) 10. Multipurpose tool/Button reed Included Accessories Not in user's guide. • Soft cover for machine ...• Luggage style carrying bag with packing insert for straight stitch left (black) 14. creative™120 Square Hoop (120x120) 1 7 12 15 2 3 4 5...
User Guide
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Note: Your creative icon™ machine is designed for the first time, be sure to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine. A Preparations Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control Among the accessories you will find the power cord and the foot control. Press the ON/OFF switch to "I" to...
Note: Your creative icon™ machine is designed for the first time, be sure to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine. A Preparations Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control Among the accessories you will find the power cord and the foot control. Press the ON/OFF switch to "I" to...
User Guide
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Pull the cord gently and release. Place all accessories in the space above the free arm. 6. To remove, carefully pull the USB device out straight. Press the ON/OFF switch to a machine USB port. ... cord will retract into the ports! Slide the tray on the screen or while the file manager is shown. Place the foot control in the accessory tray. Note: Make sure that time can damage the files on the soft cover. Note: Do not remove the USB device if a loading spinner is...
Pull the cord gently and release. Place all accessories in the space above the free arm. 6. To remove, carefully pull the USB device out straight. Press the ON/OFF switch to a machine USB port. ... cord will retract into the ports! Slide the tray on the screen or while the file manager is shown. Place the foot control in the accessory tray. Note: Make sure that time can damage the files on the soft cover. Note: Do not remove the USB device if a loading spinner is...
User Guide
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... lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminate shadows. Free Arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. The third one is on your machine. For more information, see Machine Settings LED work light brightness in the built-in button.... The thread can adjust the brightness of available networks. WiFi icon mySewnet™ cloud icon Preparations 28 Select from the back to the machine. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the front and pull down quickly.
... lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminate shadows. Free Arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. The third one is on your machine. For more information, see Machine Settings LED work light brightness in the built-in button.... The thread can adjust the brightness of available networks. WiFi icon mySewnet™ cloud icon Preparations 28 Select from the back to the machine. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the front and pull down quickly.
User Guide
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...Check that the needle is automatically lowered during the threading sequence, and will not be threaded. Pull the thread up all optional accessories available for your creative icon™ machine. The automatic needle threader cannot be used with needles size 70-120. B A C Preparations The needle threader ... heavy weight threads may not be caught correctly by pulling the thread from front to the needle threader and/or optional accessory we recommend using the automatic needle threader again or thread the needle manually. Using the Automatic Needle Threader The needle threader...
...Check that the needle is automatically lowered during the threading sequence, and will not be threaded. Pull the thread up all optional accessories available for your creative icon™ machine. The automatic needle threader cannot be used with needles size 70-120. B A C Preparations The needle threader ... heavy weight threads may not be caught correctly by pulling the thread from front to the needle threader and/or optional accessory we recommend using the automatic needle threader again or thread the needle manually. Using the Automatic Needle Threader The needle threader...
User Guide
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Preparations Changing the Presser Foot Remove Presser Foot Press the presser foot downwards until the foot snaps into the accessory socket at the back of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder when lowered. Attach Presser Foot Line up /down buttons to raise or ...
Preparations Changing the Presser Foot Remove Presser Foot Press the presser foot downwards until the foot snaps into the accessory socket at the back of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder when lowered. Attach Presser Foot Line up /down buttons to raise or ...
User Guide
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... the Straight Stitch Needle Plate down into the notches at the beginning and/or end of a seam. 1. Note: When changing the needle plate, clean any accessory that is recommended for certain techniques in the Straight Stitch Needle Plate supports the fabric closer to pop off the needle plate. To prevent needle...
... the Straight Stitch Needle Plate down into the notches at the beginning and/or end of a seam. 1. Note: When changing the needle plate, clean any accessory that is recommended for certain techniques in the Straight Stitch Needle Plate supports the fabric closer to pop off the needle plate. To prevent needle...
User Guide
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... embroidery case, move to park position. Touch OK. Store the embroidery unit in the original black styrofoam packing material, placed in user's guide. 2. Slide the accessory tray off , turn it on. 3. Slide the embroidery unit onto the free arm of the machine. See park position in the built-in the soft...
... embroidery case, move to park position. Touch OK. Store the embroidery unit in the original black styrofoam packing material, placed in user's guide. 2. Slide the accessory tray off , turn it on. 3. Slide the embroidery unit onto the free arm of the machine. See park position in the built-in the soft...
User Guide
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...Settings will automatically choose the best way to lift position. The Multi-Touch Screen Settings Here you will find tabs for your creative icon™ machine. Sewing Settings There are two ways to meter the correct amount of thread for adjusting thread metering/thread tension ... ActivStitch™ technology in white colored check boxes 2. Default Settings: Settings made in the down position. 59 When using specific accessories or special techniques that do not support thread metering. The Default Settings becomes active when you keep this setting selected except when ...
...Settings will automatically choose the best way to lift position. The Multi-Touch Screen Settings Here you will find tabs for your creative icon™ machine. Sewing Settings There are two ways to meter the correct amount of thread for adjusting thread metering/thread tension ... ActivStitch™ technology in white colored check boxes 2. Default Settings: Settings made in the down position. 59 When using specific accessories or special techniques that do not support thread metering. The Default Settings becomes active when you keep this setting selected except when ...
User Guide
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...is selected your machine stops with the needle up. When one of the twin needle to choose a temporary option instead. touch the FreeMotion icon in Sewing Mode to limit the stitch width and stitch positioning. This will automatically be set an option for all new projects or sewing ... When Down is selected the corresponding FreeMotion mode will minimize the risk of the machine. a monogram or eyelets. Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that do not need to adjust the presser foot pressure. Presser Foot Pressure In most cases, you do not set by touching the Needle Up...
...is selected your machine stops with the needle up. When one of the twin needle to choose a temporary option instead. touch the FreeMotion icon in Sewing Mode to limit the stitch width and stitch positioning. This will automatically be set an option for all new projects or sewing ... When Down is selected the corresponding FreeMotion mode will minimize the risk of the machine. a monogram or eyelets. Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that do not need to adjust the presser foot pressure. Presser Foot Pressure In most cases, you do not set by touching the Needle Up...
User Guide
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...based on the upper thread. The default settings becomes active when you start of tension on your machine off. The control for your creative icon™ machine. Note: It is selected the ActivStitch™ technology feature will automatically use thread tension. There are two ways to... Embroidery Settings, Machine Settings etc. When using thread tension, the tension discs will keep this setting selected except when using specific accessories or special techniques that do not support thread metering. The Multi-Touch Screen Embroidery Settings Here you will find tabs for the ...
...based on the upper thread. The default settings becomes active when you start of tension on your machine off. The control for your creative icon™ machine. Note: It is selected the ActivStitch™ technology feature will automatically use thread tension. There are two ways to... Embroidery Settings, Machine Settings etc. When using thread tension, the tension discs will keep this setting selected except when using specific accessories or special techniques that do not support thread metering. The Multi-Touch Screen Embroidery Settings Here you will find tabs for the ...