Pfaff expression 4.2 Support Question
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Question posted by ptredway32 on May 21st, 2015
How Do I Sew A Gathering Stitch On A Pfaff 4.2?
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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on May 21st, 2015 6:06 PM
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Hello refer here for instructions http://sew-ciety.com/2010/05/how-to-use-the-gathering-foot/
Related Pfaff expression 4.2 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 2
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Owner's Manual - Page 4
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Owner's Manual - Page 8
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Owner's Manual - Page 10
...33 28 Standard buttonhole
Basic buttonhole for bound buttonhole (straight stitch).
44 36 Button sewing
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Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
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Owner's Manual - Page 12
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Owner's Manual - Page 14
... cord to make sure it is for packing purposes only and should be removed. Note: Before plugging in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. Note: Your PFAFF® ExpressionŒ sewing machine is adjusted to ensure that it is properly connected. Note: Connecting the foot control cord to the foot FRQWUROLVRQO...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
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Owner's Manual - Page 21
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Owner's Manual - Page 22
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
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Owner's Manual - Page 24
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Owner's Manual - Page 27
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Owner's Manual - Page 28
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Owner's Manual - Page 33
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Owner's Manual - Page 34
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Owner's Manual - Page 35
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Owner's Manual - Page 37
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Owner's Manual - Page 44
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Owner's Manual - Page 45
...needle to touch? The needle breaks? The machine will not sew? Insert a new needle.
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Owner's Manual - Page 46
... breaks 'LG\RXLQVHUWWKHEREELQSURSHUO\" Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Change the thread. Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs?
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