Owner's Manual
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... the sewtng iobS coming up n a home. IVith the built-in utility-stitch mechanism you nave any time. PFAFF HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT für HaushaltflahmasChiflefl mbH Karisruhe-DUrlach Type at any sewing problems, please do not hesitate to contact your Pfaff dealer who will always enjoy sewing with all functional seams needed for bathrobes, corduroy Cotton. knitted pile fabric for proper sewing of stretch knitwear or fabrics such as...
... the sewtng iobS coming up n a home. IVith the built-in utility-stitch mechanism you nave any time. PFAFF HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT für HaushaltflahmasChiflefl mbH Karisruhe-DUrlach Type at any sewing problems, please do not hesitate to contact your Pfaff dealer who will always enjoy sewing with all functional seams needed for bathrobes, corduroy Cotton. knitted pile fabric for proper sewing of stretch knitwear or fabrics such as...
Owner's Manual
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...22 Needle set screw 23 Sewing foot 24 Drop-feed button Parts of the Pfaff 295, 295-1 and 297-1 12 3 4 5-6---'7 8 17 H-_-,+ I E 18 19- 292 1623 13 15 / 12 14 1 Thread retainer stud 2 Take-up lever 3 Thread guide 4 To cover 5 Utility-stitch control 6 Spoolpins 7 Bobbin winder 8 Balance wheel 9 Stop motion knob 10 Motor disengaging mechanism 11 Stitch length control 12 Reverse feed control 13 Free arm 14 Free arm cover (enclosing transverse rotary hook) 15 Needle plate 16 Sewing foot thumb screw 17 Light switch 18 Stitch width control 19 Needle position lever 20 Presser bar lifter...
...22 Needle set screw 23 Sewing foot 24 Drop-feed button Parts of the Pfaff 295, 295-1 and 297-1 12 3 4 5-6---'7 8 17 H-_-,+ I E 18 19- 292 1623 13 15 / 12 14 1 Thread retainer stud 2 Take-up lever 3 Thread guide 4 To cover 5 Utility-stitch control 6 Spoolpins 7 Bobbin winder 8 Balance wheel 9 Stop motion knob 10 Motor disengaging mechanism 11 Stitch length control 12 Reverse feed control 13 Free arm 14 Free arm cover (enclosing transverse rotary hook) 15 Needle plate 16 Sewing foot thumb screw 17 Light switch 18 Stitch width control 19 Needle position lever 20 Presser bar lifter...
Owner's Manual
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er ceot that Key A at Is base enters SlOt Bin the bobbin (see ill.,. Start the machine. I . being wound the sewing mechanism must tirst swirg the tree-ama cover to aet at toe bocoin case you see 11.1 Wind a few turrs of tnreac 0" c'm ooobin anc push the bobcn toward The rigor. Push it ...Ni'r soindle. an-c wne unt me chanism for bobbin winding While the bobbin ; the emotv b000in amos out On the Pfaff 295. 295-1 and 297-1 tOe bobbin case s removed as you Pass the thread around the thread retaine' stud in the director ndicated by Is open atch. Hoib oalance wheel 19f wOe :urn ng...
er ceot that Key A at Is base enters SlOt Bin the bobbin (see ill.,. Start the machine. I . being wound the sewing mechanism must tirst swirg the tree-ama cover to aet at toe bocoin case you see 11.1 Wind a few turrs of tnreac 0" c'm ooobin anc push the bobcn toward The rigor. Push it ...Ni'r soindle. an-c wne unt me chanism for bobbin winding While the bobbin ; the emotv b000in amos out On the Pfaff 295. 295-1 and 297-1 tOe bobbin case s removed as you Pass the thread around the thread retaine' stud in the director ndicated by Is open atch. Hoib oalance wheel 19f wOe :urn ng...
Owner's Manual
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... operating the presser bar lifter on the back of the desired seam (straight stitch, zig zag stitch, etc.) is opposite the dot. A = Presser bar lifter up the bobbin thread. CPFAFD 2 Make sure take-up the bobbin thread, hold the needle thread and lower the sewing foot Turn the balance wheel toward you have completed a seam (Fig. 3). Presser bar lifter down To draw up lever (2) is at its center position (Fig. 2). Pull the needle thread to make sure the stop motion...
... operating the presser bar lifter on the back of the desired seam (straight stitch, zig zag stitch, etc.) is opposite the dot. A = Presser bar lifter up the bobbin thread. CPFAFD 2 Make sure take-up the bobbin thread, hold the needle thread and lower the sewing foot Turn the balance wheel toward you have completed a seam (Fig. 3). Presser bar lifter down To draw up lever (2) is at its center position (Fig. 2). Pull the needle thread to make sure the stop motion...
Owner's Manual
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... (see Fig. 2). 14 2 To sew in reverse or dacktack the ena of a seam. as desired. simoly press down the ringer tm controlFig l• 3 The stitch length s regujated by pushing the stitco width contro toward toe eft. set the stitch length control between 2 and 3. Place the material under the sewing foot and lower the oresser bar lifter. °lace the foot cctrol within easy reach...
... (see Fig. 2). 14 2 To sew in reverse or dacktack the ena of a seam. as desired. simoly press down the ringer tm controlFig l• 3 The stitch length s regujated by pushing the stitco width contro toward toe eft. set the stitch length control between 2 and 3. Place the material under the sewing foot and lower the oresser bar lifter. °lace the foot cctrol within easy reach...
Owner's Manual
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... back. For, sewing elastic fabrics, attach ordinary sewing foot No. 93-838954-00 rather than clear-view sewing foot No 93-1001 79-00. 2 oottori 100 Upper tension too tight or lower tension too loose. bottom / top , Upper tension too .oose or lower tension too tignt. Tighten screw (221 secureiy. Loosen needle set screw (22) and pull lhe old needle out of the material The bobbin thread tension is attached in the table on the upper tension dial (Fig 21...
... back. For, sewing elastic fabrics, attach ordinary sewing foot No. 93-838954-00 rather than clear-view sewing foot No 93-1001 79-00. 2 oottori 100 Upper tension too tight or lower tension too loose. bottom / top , Upper tension too .oose or lower tension too tignt. Tighten screw (221 secureiy. Loosen needle set screw (22) and pull lhe old needle out of the material The bobbin thread tension is attached in the table on the upper tension dial (Fig 21...
Owner's Manual
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... while the first stitches are anchored in a size match ing the darning ioD to be drohped To do this, push the drop-feed button to the right to posit:on needle set screw i22l Tighten sewing foot thumb screw (16). press inc button down and push P oaCK to position B. If th.e needle thiead should break, the up tOe bobbin thread and hold both threads lightly with short stitcrtes. attaching it from the...
... while the first stitches are anchored in a size match ing the darning ioD to be drohped To do this, push the drop-feed button to the right to posit:on needle set screw i22l Tighten sewing foot thumb screw (16). press inc button down and push P oaCK to position B. If th.e needle thiead should break, the up tOe bobbin thread and hold both threads lightly with short stitcrtes. attaching it from the...
Owner's Manual
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... your Pfaff dealer> Stitch length 1.5- 2mm F at the same tabric edge as the first seam. Then stitch across this end (3) and up the otner side. but the top piece s not folded. Light y tension the fabric by pulling t sideways Insert the seam ridge into the telling foot and stitch it down Isee F:g 2 Quilting Use zigper foot No. 93-847600-00 with quilt .ng gauge or sewing parallel seams over...
... your Pfaff dealer> Stitch length 1.5- 2mm F at the same tabric edge as the first seam. Then stitch across this end (3) and up the otner side. but the top piece s not folded. Light y tension the fabric by pulling t sideways Insert the seam ridge into the telling foot and stitch it down Isee F:g 2 Quilting Use zigper foot No. 93-847600-00 with quilt .ng gauge or sewing parallel seams over...
Owner's Manual
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... the hole in the needle plate, as illustrated in sert a filler cord Select the twin needle gauge and the size of the fabric edge twice. Ti n needes 'or need e oistances of the cordng 'ect Listed below Use ordinary sewing foot No. 93-838954-00. Hemming - Stitch iength' 1 5 to secure the folded edge 'n place. Place the ) wide and material under the hemmer foot and lower the same Make 3 to 4 straight stitches to...
... the hole in the needle plate, as illustrated in sert a filler cord Select the twin needle gauge and the size of the fabric edge twice. Ti n needes 'or need e oistances of the cordng 'ect Listed below Use ordinary sewing foot No. 93-838954-00. Hemming - Stitch iength' 1 5 to secure the folded edge 'n place. Place the ) wide and material under the hemmer foot and lower the same Make 3 to 4 straight stitches to...
Owner's Manual
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... Paff-shop) Make sure the needle and bobbin treads are the same size. Hem stitching Use resr- ew sewing Ot crj No 93-100179-00 Stitcn length: 2 to the et ('g. 2) e'e naqe the anton woth sett;ng uniess the needle 5 ojtsJe tOe rabric -5 - -- . 3 The stitch length a regulated by th 'ext Ning needle penetrating the fabric. Hemstitct'r:ng erfec: octanect v;tr a stnch width of2mm( 2 Zigzag stitching Tura utiiity...
... Paff-shop) Make sure the needle and bobbin treads are the same size. Hem stitching Use resr- ew sewing Ot crj No 93-100179-00 Stitcn length: 2 to the et ('g. 2) e'e naqe the anton woth sett;ng uniess the needle 5 ojtsJe tOe rabric -5 - -- . 3 The stitch length a regulated by th 'ext Ning needle penetrating the fabric. Hemstitct'r:ng erfec: octanect v;tr a stnch width of2mm( 2 Zigzag stitching Tura utiiity...
Owner's Manual
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... suited for regulating the tension on narrow zigzag seam symbol. Soft and flimsy fabrics are best overcast with the machine set the machine for its edge. Set stitch width control (18) on p. 16. 27 When sewing synthetic stretch fabrics, please note the instructions given for stretch fabrics. Turn utility-stitch control (5) to zigzag-stitch symbol. Stitch length: 2 Turn utility-stitch control (5) to zigzag stitch symbol. This will cover the fabric edge securely. 26 Press-open . Use ordinary sewing foot. To overcast the...
... suited for regulating the tension on narrow zigzag seam symbol. Soft and flimsy fabrics are best overcast with the machine set the machine for its edge. Set stitch width control (18) on p. 16. 27 When sewing synthetic stretch fabrics, please note the instructions given for stretch fabrics. Turn utility-stitch control (5) to zigzag-stitch symbol. Stitch length: 2 Turn utility-stitch control (5) to zigzag stitch symbol. This will cover the fabric edge securely. 26 Press-open . Use ordinary sewing foot. To overcast the...
Owner's Manual
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... (straight stitchi and make two or three tying stitches. (• D 4- F:msy fabrics are visible through the needle slot in darning hooos. The needle position lever is done cy moving lever (19) to its left center right 31 Remove the foot and drop the ma chine feed Attach the darning foot and lower the presser bar lifter Insert a No. 70 needle and use No. 50 embroidering and darning thread. Ease the needle thread tension somewhat. Sewing Curtains Stitch length: 3 Use a thin needle isee Needle and Thread Chart...
... (straight stitchi and make two or three tying stitches. (• D 4- F:msy fabrics are visible through the needle slot in darning hooos. The needle position lever is done cy moving lever (19) to its left center right 31 Remove the foot and drop the ma chine feed Attach the darning foot and lower the presser bar lifter Insert a No. 70 needle and use No. 50 embroidering and darning thread. Ease the needle thread tension somewhat. Sewing Curtains Stitch length: 3 Use a thin needle isee Needle and Thread Chart...
Owner's Manual
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... the thread size and the fabric weight, the button hoie symbol in the stitch ength control must be neecle 2) ann put positon the st tch ieier to tne seccoct notch R 2 ano sew the second tack. Lower the foot and et the needle oescend on the right of the sewing foot (2). Open the buttonhole wTh your seam rioper whicn is the right length, leave the needle n the fabric on...
... the thread size and the fabric weight, the button hoie symbol in the stitch ength control must be neecle 2) ann put positon the st tch ieier to tne seccoct notch R 2 ano sew the second tack. Lower the foot and et the needle oescend on the right of the sewing foot (2). Open the buttonhole wTh your seam rioper whicn is the right length, leave the needle n the fabric on...
Owner's Manual
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... I \ \J l '\/ j\ _\!' ,S \ Shell-edge stitch 296-1 and 297-1. -5< 5 Zigzag stitching. edge finisning, tonholes, applique work, etc. Set the needle at its right-hand position, and the stitch length control at right). piease note On neavy woollen materials the hem is folded once only is hemmed. 35 I\ \TJ\ \/'J\\ /"I Blind stitch 294, 294-1 295, 295-1. 296-1 and 297-1 Orna mental elastic stitch 296-1 and 297-1. Basting seam Fold 17 p / / Set the utility-stitch control to 4 Set the needle thread tension one fabric yarn only...
... I \ \J l '\/ j\ _\!' ,S \ Shell-edge stitch 296-1 and 297-1. -5< 5 Zigzag stitching. edge finisning, tonholes, applique work, etc. Set the needle at its right-hand position, and the stitch length control at right). piease note On neavy woollen materials the hem is folded once only is hemmed. 35 I\ \TJ\ \/'J\\ /"I Blind stitch 294, 294-1 295, 295-1. 296-1 and 297-1 Orna mental elastic stitch 296-1 and 297-1. Basting seam Fold 17 p / / Set the utility-stitch control to 4 Set the needle thread tension one fabric yarn only...
Owner's Manual
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... Inserting patches with the needle taking the left stitch into the fabric and the right stitch over the fabric edge. tends to shelledge stitch symbol on models 296-1 and 297-1. Fold the fabric along the line which loins the patch to be enhanced by stitching along the folded edge with elastic stitch Attach ordinary sewing foot. Sew along its edge. I -_LL,L_ V_V_j,. .- Turn utility-stitch control (5) to blind-stitch symbol...
... Inserting patches with the needle taking the left stitch into the fabric and the right stitch over the fabric edge. tends to shelledge stitch symbol on models 296-1 and 297-1. Fold the fabric along the line which loins the patch to be enhanced by stitching along the folded edge with elastic stitch Attach ordinary sewing foot. Sew along its edge. I -_LL,L_ V_V_j,. .- Turn utility-stitch control (5) to blind-stitch symbol...
Owner's Manual
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... the hem posite the damaged area. oetweea 0' and lower end of fold t on this mccc s n line Sew t down with the seams. elastic stitches overlaoping .10 Sewing on the faoric edge, stretching it with 'heir edges soutting them as instructed hove edge. the oressed. 'ftp sew and oin Mending hems Apply the ordinary sewing foot. Stitch length: between 0 and ower e'd of buttonho s'imbo' Stitch wdth' maximum Rip open the...
... the hem posite the damaged area. oetweea 0' and lower end of fold t on this mccc s n line Sew t down with the seams. elastic stitches overlaoping .10 Sewing on the faoric edge, stretching it with 'heir edges soutting them as instructed hove edge. the oressed. 'ftp sew and oin Mending hems Apply the ordinary sewing foot. Stitch length: between 0 and ower e'd of buttonho s'imbo' Stitch wdth' maximum Rip open the...
Owner's Manual
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...-1 and 297-1 i',. Pullover stitch 294-1, 295-1. 296-1 and 297-1 Feather stitch 296-1 and 297-1 Overlock stitch 2961 and 297-1 For seams exposed to symbol of elastic triple zigzag stitch. Sew the elastic press-open seams) for kn1tted or crotcheted fab rics. 42 Elastic triple straight stitch Models 294-1, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1. '-4 Attach ordinary sewing foot. 22 I) Turn utility-stitch controi (5) to symbol of elastic triple straight stitch Turn stitch length control to great stress (e.g. Turn stitch length control (11) in the direction ndicated by...
...-1 and 297-1 i',. Pullover stitch 294-1, 295-1. 296-1 and 297-1 Feather stitch 296-1 and 297-1 Overlock stitch 2961 and 297-1 For seams exposed to symbol of elastic triple zigzag stitch. Sew the elastic press-open seams) for kn1tted or crotcheted fab rics. 42 Elastic triple straight stitch Models 294-1, 295-1, 296-1 and 297-1. '-4 Attach ordinary sewing foot. 22 I) Turn utility-stitch controi (5) to symbol of elastic triple straight stitch Turn stitch length control to great stress (e.g. Turn stitch length control (11) in the direction ndicated by...
Owner's Manual
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... elastic strands around the needle, lower the sewing foot. Stitch width. Honeycomb stitch Models 294-1. 295-1 296-1 and 297-1. Pullover stitch Models 294-1. 295-1 296-1 and 297-1 l3 183 954 Affach ordina sewing foot. Turn utili-stitch control 5)to red triple-stitch symbol. Stretch the strands during sewing. Turn utiliW-stitch control 5 to replace worn ruober strancs on knee-length stockings. Let the needle stitch into the fabric. The more you stretch the elastic strands the more the fabric...
... elastic strands around the needle, lower the sewing foot. Stitch width. Honeycomb stitch Models 294-1. 295-1 296-1 and 297-1. Pullover stitch Models 294-1. 295-1 296-1 and 297-1 l3 183 954 Affach ordina sewing foot. Turn utili-stitch control 5)to red triple-stitch symbol. Stretch the strands during sewing. Turn utiliW-stitch control 5 to replace worn ruober strancs on knee-length stockings. Let the needle stitch into the fabric. The more you stretch the elastic strands the more the fabric...
Owner's Manual
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... vicinity of oil into the raceway. nstarDa D'I curc me eeding mot;on the bottom of the arm (1 & 2). If thread should be terson Discs Th rerm at '- - On Pfaff machines 295, 295-1 and 297-1 loosen the set screw, lift the front of the free arm cover and puil the cover out lengthwise of the machine base ano tilt the nacnine back caut'o.s; a 2 Trouble shooting //her...
... vicinity of oil into the raceway. nstarDa D'I curc me eeding mot;on the bottom of the arm (1 & 2). If thread should be terson Discs Th rerm at '- - On Pfaff machines 295, 295-1 and 297-1 loosen the set screw, lift the front of the free arm cover and puil the cover out lengthwise of the machine base ano tilt the nacnine back caut'o.s; a 2 Trouble shooting //her...
Owner's Manual
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... position Button sewing Sewing buttonholes Utility-stitch seams sewn forwards Blindstitching . . . . . Stitchingterrycloth Darning rips Butt seaming . . Inserting patches . Inserting the ooboin Inserting the bobbin case Workolate of the Pfaff 294. 294-1 and 297-1 Upper threading . . Lgzag setting Tenson regulation Changing the needle . Changing the sewing foot Darning Dropping the machine feed Zipper insertiOn . . . Fiatfeliedseams . Shell edgng . . . Changing the light bulb Removing the face cover . . Applique work Monogram...
... position Button sewing Sewing buttonholes Utility-stitch seams sewn forwards Blindstitching . . . . . Stitchingterrycloth Darning rips Butt seaming . . Inserting patches . Inserting the ooboin Inserting the bobbin case Workolate of the Pfaff 294. 294-1 and 297-1 Upper threading . . Lgzag setting Tenson regulation Changing the needle . Changing the sewing foot Darning Dropping the machine feed Zipper insertiOn . . . Fiatfeliedseams . Shell edgng . . . Changing the light bulb Removing the face cover . . Applique work Monogram...
