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Parts of your hobby™ 1142 sewing machine 1 Bobbin winder stop 2 Bobbin winder spindle 3 Hole for extra spool pin 4 Spool pin 5 Carrying handle 6 Bobbin thread guide 7 Take-up lever 8 Foot pressure dial 9 Face ...
Parts of your hobby™ 1142 sewing machine 1 Bobbin winder stop 2 Bobbin winder spindle 3 Hole for extra spool pin 4 Spool pin 5 Carrying handle 6 Bobbin thread guide 7 Take-up lever 8 Foot pressure dial 9 Face ...
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...these operating instructions as it is so easy to use of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/ embroidering to explore. We wish you suspect that your new PFAFF® hobby! If you many enjoyable hours of excess dye. This discoloring may be at your service with any help... or advice you to avoid the discoloring. Your hobby is a great way to learn the machine and also to make full use and offers a whole range of features and accessories for you need. Congratulations on your sewing machine. Your Pfaff dealer will be very difÀcult or impossible to ...
...these operating instructions as it is so easy to use of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/ embroidering to explore. We wish you suspect that your new PFAFF® hobby! If you many enjoyable hours of excess dye. This discoloring may be at your service with any help... or advice you to avoid the discoloring. Your hobby is a great way to learn the machine and also to make full use and offers a whole range of features and accessories for you need. Congratulations on your sewing machine. Your Pfaff dealer will be very difÀcult or impossible to ...
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...and loose cloth. • Keep Àngers away from the electric outlet immediately after using this manual. Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as... described in . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Always unplug this sewing machine from all moving parts. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. • Do not use the proper needle plate. ...
...and loose cloth. • Keep Àngers away from the electric outlet immediately after using this manual. Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as... described in . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Always unplug this sewing machine from all moving parts. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. • Do not use the proper needle plate. ...
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...hobby 1142 Carrying handle, carrying case 1:2 Connecting the foot control 1:2 Foot preassure dial 1:3 Dropping the feed dog 1:3 Presser foot lifter 1:4 Changing the presser foot 1:4 Removing and attaching the foot holder 1:5 Changing the needle 1:5 Bobbin winding 1:6 Inserting the bobbin 1:8 Threading the machine... (elastic) 2:11 Automatic buttonhole 2:12 Buttonhole with gimp thread 2:14 Manual buttonhole 2:14 Button sewing 2:15 Sewing on zippers 2:16 Sewing on patches 2:18 Darning with the elastic stitch 2:18 Repairing tears 2:18 II Introduction TABLE OF...
...hobby 1142 Carrying handle, carrying case 1:2 Connecting the foot control 1:2 Foot preassure dial 1:3 Dropping the feed dog 1:3 Presser foot lifter 1:4 Changing the presser foot 1:4 Removing and attaching the foot holder 1:5 Changing the needle 1:5 Bobbin winding 1:6 Inserting the bobbin 1:8 Threading the machine... (elastic) 2:11 Automatic buttonhole 2:12 Buttonhole with gimp thread 2:14 Manual buttonhole 2:14 Button sewing 2:15 Sewing on zippers 2:16 Sewing on patches 2:18 Darning with the elastic stitch 2:18 Repairing tears 2:18 II Introduction TABLE OF...
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... guide Gathering foot 820 555-096 820 556-096 Pintuck foot deep groove with yarn guide Piping foot 820 557-096 820 558-096 Ribbon sewing foot 820 559-096 Roller foot 820 560-096 Makes it easier to put bias tape on your projects, prefabricated or hand made This foot... onto your project For a better feed on material like vinyl plastic and leather Accessory tray Your sewing machine has a removable accessory tray which is also used as an extended work support. Introduction V 8-9 Spool cap 13 Extra spool pin Part No. 4160424-01 Part ...
... guide Gathering foot 820 555-096 820 556-096 Pintuck foot deep groove with yarn guide Piping foot 820 557-096 820 558-096 Ribbon sewing foot 820 559-096 Roller foot 820 560-096 Makes it easier to put bias tape on your projects, prefabricated or hand made This foot... onto your project For a better feed on material like vinyl plastic and leather Accessory tray Your sewing machine has a removable accessory tray which is also used as an extended work support. Introduction V 8-9 Spool cap 13 Extra spool pin Part No. 4160424-01 Part ...
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... that you have the right type of the sewing machine and to the wall socket. The sewing machine is now ready to install the proper outlet. 1:2 Operate your hobby 1142 Carrying handle Lift up the carrying handle of the sewing machine from dust and damage while transporting. Carrying case... The carrying case, which is intended to your sewing machine from behind. To reduce the risk of electric ...
... that you have the right type of the sewing machine and to the wall socket. The sewing machine is now ready to install the proper outlet. 1:2 Operate your hobby 1142 Carrying handle Lift up the carrying handle of the sewing machine from dust and damage while transporting. Carrying case... The carrying case, which is intended to your sewing machine from behind. To reduce the risk of electric ...
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... shown in the direction of the machine. To raise the feed dog, push the silde in the picture (D). Operate your hobby 1142 1:3 Foot pressure dial C Turn the foot pressure dial to "II" for appliqué, cutwork, drawn work , e.g. The foot pressure dial should be set at "I" when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other À...
... shown in the direction of the machine. To raise the feed dog, push the silde in the picture (D). Operate your hobby 1142 1:3 Foot pressure dial C Turn the foot pressure dial to "II" for appliqué, cutwork, drawn work , e.g. The foot pressure dial should be set at "I" when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other À...
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Operate your hobby 1142 1:15 Variable needle position The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be moved between the center (5) and left (0) with the stitch width dial. The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break Reverse sewing Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse. Note: Do not turn the stitch width dial while the needle is pressed.
Operate your hobby 1142 1:15 Variable needle position The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be moved between the center (5) and left (0) with the stitch width dial. The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break Reverse sewing Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse. Note: Do not turn the stitch width dial while the needle is pressed.
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...foot and smooth the threads toward you to sew Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting the fabric feed by itself. Changing the sewing direction Stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward the back. ...Raise the presser foot. 2:2 Utility stitches and practical sewing Basic sewing Starting to bring the needle down into the fabric. Note: Pull the threads...
...foot and smooth the threads toward you to sew Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting the fabric feed by itself. Changing the sewing direction Stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward the back. ...Raise the presser foot. 2:2 Utility stitches and practical sewing Basic sewing Starting to bring the needle down into the fabric. Note: Pull the threads...
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Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:13 G The machine sews the front bartack and left row Àrst, then the... through the test buttonhole, lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the bobbin thread. Take care not to sew an identical buttonhole. To sew another buttonhole, turn the stitch selector to " ", then back to "1". Adjusting the buttonhole stitch...10 cm (4") thread ends. When buttonhole sewing is completed. To get a narrow buttonhole, set the marking close to the back and make a test buttonhole. Sew slowly and stop the machine when a buttonhole is Ànished, push...
Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:13 G The machine sews the front bartack and left row Àrst, then the... through the test buttonhole, lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the bobbin thread. Take care not to sew an identical buttonhole. To sew another buttonhole, turn the stitch selector to " ", then back to "1". Adjusting the buttonhole stitch...10 cm (4") thread ends. When buttonhole sewing is completed. To get a narrow buttonhole, set the marking close to the back and make a test buttonhole. Sew slowly and stop the machine when a buttonhole is Ànished, push...
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... buttonhole must be made manually as follows: Attach the buttonhole foot B. When buttonhole sewing is important to make the machine sew the back bartack and right row, and then stop the machine. Hook the gimp thread into the fabric at the starting point, and lower the... presser foot. 2:14 Utility stitches and practical sewing A B C stitch A 4-5 0.5-1 1-5 R stitch A 4-5 0.5-1 1-5 B Buttonhole with gimp thread To sew strong durable buttonholes, on heavy fabrics...
... buttonhole must be made manually as follows: Attach the buttonhole foot B. When buttonhole sewing is important to make the machine sew the back bartack and right row, and then stop the machine. Hook the gimp thread into the fabric at the starting point, and lower the... presser foot. 2:14 Utility stitches and practical sewing A B C stitch A 4-5 0.5-1 1-5 R stitch A 4-5 0.5-1 1-5 B Buttonhole with gimp thread To sew strong durable buttonholes, on heavy fabrics...
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A Clean the outside of the bobbin holder Àts next to clean your sewing machine, because it will reward you use the machine, the more care it . • Clean the bobbin holder with the brush. Removal • Remove the presser foot and needle. • Remove the screw (A).... Replacing • Insert the bobbin holder into the holes (E) in this section. Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in the needle plate. Note: Make sure the knob (C) of the machine with the screwdriver. Remove the needle plate and take out the bobbin holder. • Lift up the...
A Clean the outside of the bobbin holder Àts next to clean your sewing machine, because it will reward you use the machine, the more care it . • Clean the bobbin holder with the brush. Removal • Remove the presser foot and needle. • Remove the screw (A).... Replacing • Insert the bobbin holder into the holes (E) in this section. Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in the needle plate. Note: Make sure the knob (C) of the machine with the screwdriver. Remove the needle plate and take out the bobbin holder. • Lift up the...
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The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing. Page 3:2 The bobbin is too tight. The needle thread tension is damaged and does not turn smoothly. Page 1:9 Page 1:16 Page 1:5 Page 1:5 Page 2:2 Page 2:3 ... bent or blunt. The needle is not threaded properly. The threads were not pulled to the rear after sewing. The threads were not pulled to the rear after sewing. Page 1:5 Page 1:5 Page 2:3 Page 1:5 The machine skips stitches The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 1:9 Change the needle; 1:5 Page 1:16 Seam puckering ...
The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing. Page 3:2 The bobbin is too tight. The needle thread tension is damaged and does not turn smoothly. Page 1:9 Page 1:16 Page 1:5 Page 1:5 Page 2:2 Page 2:3 ... bent or blunt. The needle is not threaded properly. The threads were not pulled to the rear after sewing. The threads were not pulled to the rear after sewing. Page 1:5 Page 1:5 Page 2:3 Page 1:5 The machine skips stitches The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 1:9 Change the needle; 1:5 Page 1:16 Seam puckering ...
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...not suitable for the fabric being sewn. The feed dog is packed with lint. Page 3:2 Page 1:13 Page 1:3 Page 1:16 The machine does not sew or run The machine is not suitable for only a short time, switch off . Buttonhole is not sewn neatly The stitch density is not plugged in the ...must turn the main switch off the main switch. The bobbin winder spindle is not returned to sew without fabric under the presser foot. When leaving the machine, even for the fabric being sewn The machine is not adjusted properly. Lint has built up in the hook race. This is too loose....
...not suitable for the fabric being sewn. The feed dog is packed with lint. Page 3:2 Page 1:13 Page 1:3 Page 1:16 The machine does not sew or run The machine is not suitable for only a short time, switch off . Buttonhole is not sewn neatly The stitch density is not plugged in the ...must turn the main switch off the main switch. The bobbin winder spindle is not returned to sew without fabric under the presser foot. When leaving the machine, even for the fabric being sewn The machine is not adjusted properly. Lint has built up in the hook race. This is too loose....
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explanation 2:6 Sewing on patches 2:18 Sewing on the needle plate 2:5 Sewing chart - S Seam guides on zippers 2:16 Special accessories V Straight stitch 2:7 Stretch stitch balance ...- adjust 1:14 Stretch triple straight stitch 2:8 Standard accessories IV Stitch length dial 1:13 Stitch selection 1:13 Stitch table VI Stitch width dial 1:14 T Thread tension 1:16 Threading for twin needle 1:11 Threading the machine...
explanation 2:6 Sewing on patches 2:18 Sewing on the needle plate 2:5 Sewing chart - S Seam guides on zippers 2:16 Special accessories V Straight stitch 2:7 Stretch stitch balance ...- adjust 1:14 Stretch triple straight stitch 2:8 Standard accessories IV Stitch length dial 1:13 Stitch selection 1:13 Stitch table VI Stitch width dial 1:14 T Thread tension 1:16 Threading for twin needle 1:11 Threading the machine...
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... height Needle system 385 x 280 x 170 8 kg 230 V 120 V 240 V 75 W 15 W Max 800 stitches/minute 0...5 mm 0...4 mm 6 mm 13 mm 103 / 705 H Package contents Sewing machine Carrying case Foot control Accessories Owner's manual Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in doubt please contact your retailer for...
... height Needle system 385 x 280 x 170 8 kg 230 V 120 V 240 V 75 W 15 W Max 800 stitches/minute 0...5 mm 0...4 mm 6 mm 13 mm 103 / 705 H Package contents Sewing machine Carrying case Foot control Accessories Owner's manual Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in doubt please contact your retailer for...