Owner's Manual
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... allow plug to as tollows: Read all instructions before using and before relamping. Use this sewing machine. Use needles recommended by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 20. Do not reach for its intended use as described in the needle area, such as contained...
... allow plug to as tollows: Read all instructions before using and before relamping. Use this sewing machine. Use needles recommended by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 20. Do not reach for its intended use as described in the needle area, such as contained...
Owner's Manual
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...cord' Main switch Handwheel release disk Handwheel Bobbin winder Lid with stitches Extra spool holder Spool holder with spool cap Take-up lever Needle thread tension dial Threading path Thread cutter Presser foot holder with presser foot Removable accessory tray 1 5 Base plate 16 DT System / Integrated Dual Feed 17 Needle holder... with fixing screw 18 Presser foot lifter 19 Button for "reverse sewing" 20 Stitch length dial 21 Carrying handle 22 Stitch selection 23 Thread guide 24 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 25 Stitch width dial 26 Needle position dial 27 Needle plate itches U[Ia B5 C5 B5...
...cord' Main switch Handwheel release disk Handwheel Bobbin winder Lid with stitches Extra spool holder Spool holder with spool cap Take-up lever Needle thread tension dial Threading path Thread cutter Presser foot holder with presser foot Removable accessory tray 1 5 Base plate 16 DT System / Integrated Dual Feed 17 Needle holder... with fixing screw 18 Presser foot lifter 19 Button for "reverse sewing" 20 Stitch length dial 21 Carrying handle 22 Stitch selection 23 Thread guide 24 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 25 Stitch width dial 26 Needle position dial 27 Needle plate itches U[Ia B5 C5 B5...
Owner's Manual
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...stitch Cording foot Covering stitch Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the straight stitch Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the bobbin thread Dropping the feed dog Elastic stitch Elastic stitches Electrical connection Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch Eyelet embroidery Feather stitch Felling ...foot Free arm Fringe foot Introduction Gathering foot I 59 55-56 Gathering with elastic thread 36 3 Gathering with the straight stitch 36 51 General information on sewing 23 62 Handwheel release disk 61 Hemming with the ...
...stitch Cording foot Covering stitch Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the straight stitch Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the bobbin thread Dropping the feed dog Elastic stitch Elastic stitches Electrical connection Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch Eyelet embroidery Feather stitch Felling ...foot Free arm Fringe foot Introduction Gathering foot I 59 55-56 Gathering with elastic thread 36 3 Gathering with the straight stitch 36 51 General information on sewing 23 62 Handwheel release disk 61 Hemming with the ...
Owner's Manual
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... foot Repairing tears Reverse sewing Richelieu Right needle position Ruffler 63 53, 63 3 13 38 17 52 16 61 Tapering Thread tension Thread cutter Threading the upper thread Top feed (Integrated Dual Feed) Top-stitching Trouble-shooting Twin needle 49-51 15 12 10 14 23 70 11, ... Shirring foot 79 Shell-edging 44 Smocking 35 Special accessories table 58 Stabilizing edges 42 Standard buttonhole 33 Standard buttonhole with gimp thread 33 Stitch density 17 Stitch length adjustment dial 17 Stitch selection dial 19 Straight stitch 24 Stretch triple straight stitch 26 Stretch ...
... foot Repairing tears Reverse sewing Richelieu Right needle position Ruffler 63 53, 63 3 13 38 17 52 16 61 Tapering Thread tension Thread cutter Threading the upper thread Top feed (Integrated Dual Feed) Top-stitching Trouble-shooting Twin needle 49-51 15 12 10 14 23 70 11, ... Shirring foot 79 Shell-edging 44 Smocking 35 Special accessories table 58 Stabilizing edges 42 Standard buttonhole 33 Standard buttonhole with gimp thread 33 Stitch density 17 Stitch length adjustment dial 17 Stitch selection dial 19 Straight stitch 24 Stretch triple straight stitch 26 Stretch ...
Owner's Manual
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... A decorative stitch also used as seams on sportswear and workwear H - Also for crazy quilting For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry cloth seams and for sturdy materials or materials which require a right needle position Elastic closing and serging seam... For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g. In:reduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 0/1 WI 0/1 0/1 0 0/i 0/3 0/1 0/1 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1 520 D - Herringbone stitch GE Stretch triple straight stitch. 15 needle positions Application Elastic...
... A decorative stitch also used as seams on sportswear and workwear H - Also for crazy quilting For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry cloth seams and for sturdy materials or materials which require a right needle position Elastic closing and serging seam... For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g. In:reduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 0/1 WI 0/1 0/1 0 0/i 0/3 0/1 0/1 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1 520 D - Herringbone stitch GE Stretch triple straight stitch. 15 needle positions Application Elastic...
Owner's Manual
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Operate your Pfaffselect Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection Removable accessory tray Bobbins Bobbin case Threading the needle Needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser foot lOT System/Integrated Dual Feed Changing the needle Needle thread tension Lowering the feed dog Stitch width dial Needle position dIal Reverse sewing Stitch length dial Stitch selection 2 3 4-7 18 16 17 17 18-19 p$Rfl
Operate your Pfaffselect Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection Removable accessory tray Bobbins Bobbin case Threading the needle Needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser foot lOT System/Integrated Dual Feed Changing the needle Needle thread tension Lowering the feed dog Stitch width dial Needle position dIal Reverse sewing Stitch length dial Stitch selection 2 3 4-7 18 16 17 17 18-19 p$Rfl
Owner's Manual
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...press the foot control. it Operate your Pfaffselect Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the main switch Hold the end of the thread spool Threading Place the thread into place. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full. Then turn... the handwheel (4) towards you until it . To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, fit a spool cap corresponding to the right under the hook D. Don't forget: Turn the handwheel release disk (3) ...
...press the foot control. it Operate your Pfaffselect Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the main switch Hold the end of the thread spool Threading Place the thread into place. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full. Then turn... the handwheel (4) towards you until it . To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, fit a spool cap corresponding to the right under the hook D. Don't forget: Turn the handwheel release disk (3) ...
Owner's Manual
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...handwheel release disk (3) fully back again. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you can easily wind thread from the second spool holder F Push the second spool holder (7) into place. Operate your Pfaff select nat F h i11 $ I Winding from the second spool holder without having to F ...unthread the machine. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is already threaded, F you until it through opening B to...
...handwheel release disk (3) fully back again. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you can easily wind thread from the second spool holder F Push the second spool holder (7) into place. Operate your Pfaff select nat F h i11 $ I Winding from the second spool holder without having to F ...unthread the machine. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is already threaded, F you until it through opening B to...
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Operate your Pfaffsekct I F AV t
Operate your Pfaffsekct I F AV t
Owner's Manual
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... ensure perfect sewing and a durable seam, the top and bottom thread-tensions must be well adjusted to each other and the threads must be visible from the underside of the bobbin case/hook cover and open it towards you. I Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Switch off the main ...
... ensure perfect sewing and a durable seam, the top and bottom thread-tensions must be well adjusted to each other and the threads must be visible from the underside of the bobbin case/hook cover and open it towards you. I Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Switch off the main ...
Owner's Manual
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Opening E of the bobbin case must not fall out of the hook. -F The bobbin case must face upwards. Inserting the bobbin case D Lift lever F and slide the bobbin case onto the hook pin D as far as it rests in the opening (see arrow). Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. A Check: When you lookat the bobbin and pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise. Operate your Pfaffsekct Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin case. \ In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under the tension plate B until it will go.
Opening E of the bobbin case must not fall out of the hook. -F The bobbin case must face upwards. Inserting the bobbin case D Lift lever F and slide the bobbin case onto the hook pin D as far as it rests in the opening (see arrow). Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. A Check: When you lookat the bobbin and pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise. Operate your Pfaffsekct Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin case. \ In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under the tension plate B until it will go.
Owner's Manual
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... lever (9). Finally, pass the thread from front to the top. Pull the thread around stop E into guide A and under thread guide hook D. To thread the needle, place the thread from the side behind one of the two thread guides (25). p I Pass the thread through the needle eye. Now, using the needle threader (Model 1540>, please refer to the...
... lever (9). Finally, pass the thread from front to the top. Pull the thread around stop E into guide A and under thread guide hook D. To thread the needle, place the thread from the side behind one of the two thread guides (25). p I Pass the thread through the needle eye. Now, using the needle threader (Model 1540>, please refer to the...
Owner's Manual
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... with the PFAFF needle threader (13). Carry on each other. In the left and one thread left threading slot (11) you will find tension disk A. Place the thread into thread guide (25) and thread the needles. L9 Threading the twin needle Insert the twin needle. Note: You cannot use the needle threader for a twin needle (Model 1540). Lower...
... with the PFAFF needle threader (13). Carry on each other. In the left and one thread left threading slot (11) you will find tension disk A. Place the thread into thread guide (25) and thread the needles. L9 Threading the twin needle Insert the twin needle. Note: You cannot use the needle threader for a twin needle (Model 1540). Lower...
Owner's Manual
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Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at the top again and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. a Bobbin thread $ Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to the front over the thread cutter (12). Thread cutter Pull the threads from the back to the left. F Pull the needle thread to draw up the I Drawing up the bobbin thread Turn off the main switch Raise the presser foot. A Operate your Pfaff select S I bobbin thread.
Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at the top again and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. a Bobbin thread $ Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to the front over the thread cutter (12). Thread cutter Pull the threads from the back to the left. F Pull the needle thread to draw up the I Drawing up the bobbin thread Turn off the main switch Raise the presser foot. A Operate your Pfaff select S I bobbin thread.
Owner's Manual
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... insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it goes. jJ Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. Setting the needle thread tension Set the required needle thread tension (10) with the help of the needle must face to 5. Now loosen the fixing screw (18) and pull the needle downwards.
... insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it goes. jJ Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. Setting the needle thread tension Set the required needle thread tension (10) with the help of the needle must face to 5. Now loosen the fixing screw (18) and pull the needle downwards.
Owner's Manual
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These charts also provide you with S the top feed switched on = off . H-x 1540 1530 I 1520 I stitch Stitch number I Explanation of the needle thread tension and whether the sewing is carried out with further instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. S 5 ; ; The choice of the sewing foot, ... width in mm Stitch length in the instructions. Always use the "center" needle position if not otherwise specificed in mm Dual feed on or off = Q Thread tension F F Presser foot number
These charts also provide you with S the top feed switched on = off . H-x 1540 1530 I 1520 I stitch Stitch number I Explanation of the needle thread tension and whether the sewing is carried out with further instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. S 5 ; ; The choice of the sewing foot, ... width in mm Stitch length in the instructions. Always use the "center" needle position if not otherwise specificed in mm Dual feed on or off = Q Thread tension F F Presser foot number
Owner's Manual
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... is too high the threads are interlaced below the lower fabric. If you can be interlaced between the two fabric pieces. Perfect tension Too high tension Too low tension Topstitching Straight stitch G (1540)IE (1530, 1520) can always guide the sewing foot along the guide marks on page 8. The normal setting for...
... is too high the threads are interlaced below the lower fabric. If you can be interlaced between the two fabric pieces. Perfect tension Too high tension Too low tension Topstitching Straight stitch G (1540)IE (1530, 1520) can always guide the sewing foot along the guide marks on page 8. The normal setting for...
Owner's Manual
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...up to overlock stitching, zigzag I stitch length can be positioned halfway under the sewing foot. When sewing, the thread lies over positions (see page 16). In I preventing curling of 3-5 mm (do some sewing jobs by changing ... this edge guide with the zigzag F stitch, select the right needle position. Choose a stitch width in a zipper. Utility stitches and practical sewing S I I I I ; $ • 1540 G 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1530E02,5•350/i • 1530 E 2-i' 1-2 3-5 0/1 I 1520 E 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 1520 E 2- 1-2 35 Oil I the needle goes into the material...
...up to overlock stitching, zigzag I stitch length can be positioned halfway under the sewing foot. When sewing, the thread lies over positions (see page 16). In I preventing curling of 3-5 mm (do some sewing jobs by changing ... this edge guide with the zigzag F stitch, select the right needle position. Choose a stitch width in a zipper. Utility stitches and practical sewing S I I I I ; $ • 1540 G 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1530E02,5•350/i • 1530 E 2-i' 1-2 3-5 0/1 I 1520 E 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 1520 E 2- 1-2 35 Oil I the needle goes into the material...
Owner's Manual
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...position other than center, and stitch width other than 5 , make sure the needle does not strike the bar of the needle, not to add a woolen thread under light tension. TIP: To prevent the seam from stretching while sewing, it is fed to the right of sewing foot 3. You can also be... joined effortlessly with this stitch. Pullover stitch (Model 1540) This stitch is perfect for open-knit fabrics. Fashion-knit garment sections can also sew sleeve cuffs and knit collars which are well-sewn and...
...position other than center, and stitch width other than 5 , make sure the needle does not strike the bar of the needle, not to add a woolen thread under light tension. TIP: To prevent the seam from stretching while sewing, it is fed to the right of sewing foot 3. You can also be... joined effortlessly with this stitch. Pullover stitch (Model 1540) This stitch is perfect for open-knit fabrics. Fashion-knit garment sections can also sew sleeve cuffs and knit collars which are well-sewn and...
Owner's Manual
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Buttonholes are a guide when determining the length of the buttonhole. 1540 CBA 5- To produce beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are arranged at the first red mark. They are generally sewn onto a piece of the buttonhole until it matches the previous side in ...length. • Select stitch 4 (B) and hold the button down to the required length. Use the center needle position I Clip the top thread after a few stitches. • Select stitch 2 (B) and hold the button down as you sew a few bartacks. • g elease button B and sew a ...
Buttonholes are a guide when determining the length of the buttonhole. 1540 CBA 5- To produce beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are arranged at the first red mark. They are generally sewn onto a piece of the buttonhole until it matches the previous side in ...length. • Select stitch 4 (B) and hold the button down to the required length. Use the center needle position I Clip the top thread after a few stitches. • Select stitch 2 (B) and hold the button down as you sew a few bartacks. • g elease button B and sew a ...