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... as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug the sewing machine from all instructions before relamping. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorised dealer or service center for its intended use outdoors. • Do not operate where ...administrated. • To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") when making any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of burns, Àre, electric shock, or injury to persons: • Do not ...
... as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug the sewing machine from all instructions before relamping. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorised dealer or service center for its intended use outdoors. • Do not operate where ...administrated. • To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") when making any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of burns, Àre, electric shock, or injury to persons: • Do not ...
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...! Your C l a s s i c S t y l e f a s h i o n 2 0 2 3 has the same features as the expression2028 except from some stitches and accessories. Some fabrics have purchased a top quality PFAFF® sewing machine with with your C l a s s i c S t y l e f a s h i o n 2 0 2 3 on your sewing machine. If you suspect that your C l a s s i c S t y l e ™ f a s h i o n 2 0 2 3 , follow the instructions for the expression™ 2028. Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often...
...! Your C l a s s i c S t y l e f a s h i o n 2 0 2 3 has the same features as the expression2028 except from some stitches and accessories. Some fabrics have purchased a top quality PFAFF® sewing machine with with your C l a s s i c S t y l e f a s h i o n 2 0 2 3 on your sewing machine. If you suspect that your C l a s s i c S t y l e ™ f a s h i o n 2 0 2 3 , follow the instructions for the expression™ 2028. Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often...
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Parts of the sewing machine 1 -/+ button A (stitch width/pattern 17 width controls) 18 2 -/+ button B (stitch length/pattern 19 length controls) ...tray 13 Presser foot holder with presser foot 31 14 Integrated dual feed/IDT 32 15 Integrated needle threader 16 "Reverse sewing" button 33 31 19 4 1 23 18 17 16 15 20 14 13 12 11 30 5 29 28 6...Spool holder with spool cap Hole for second spool holder Lid with stitch chart Bobbin winder Bobbin door Free arm Sewing bulb (max. 5 W) Thread cutter "Pattern mirror" button/"Lock" button Thread take-up Needle holder with retaining...
Parts of the sewing machine 1 -/+ button A (stitch width/pattern 17 width controls) 18 2 -/+ button B (stitch length/pattern 19 length controls) ...tray 13 Presser foot holder with presser foot 31 14 Integrated dual feed/IDT 32 15 Integrated needle threader 16 "Reverse sewing" button 33 31 19 4 1 23 18 17 16 15 20 14 13 12 11 30 5 29 28 6...Spool holder with spool cap Hole for second spool holder Lid with stitch chart Bobbin winder Bobbin door Free arm Sewing bulb (max. 5 W) Thread cutter "Pattern mirror" button/"Lock" button Thread take-up Needle holder with retaining...
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2. Lid Open the folding lid (24) upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the carrying case. Preparations Preparations Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the lid. 2:1
2. Lid Open the folding lid (24) upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the carrying case. Preparations Preparations Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the lid. 2:1
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... of the foot control to be used for your country, please check with your authorized sewing machine dealer or local electrical authorities before plugging in the expression window. For the USA and Canada: This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one way. To change the voltage to 120V (US/Canada),... you are unsure of the sewing machine and the wall outlet. If the plug does not Àt fully in any way...
... of the foot control to be used for your country, please check with your authorized sewing machine dealer or local electrical authorities before plugging in the expression window. For the USA and Canada: This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one way. To change the voltage to 120V (US/Canada),... you are unsure of the sewing machine and the wall outlet. If the plug does not Àt fully in any way...
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... cause discoloration on other fabric but also on the left of the lid and open the lid upwards and towards you suspect that your sewing machine. When replacing the tray, make sure it upwards out of excess dye. This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to...on your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/ embroidering to avoid the discoloring. If you . Arranging the accessories The standard accessories are marked with the free arm of the sewing machine. 2:3 Note: Some fabrics have a lot of the accessory tray.
... cause discoloration on other fabric but also on the left of the lid and open the lid upwards and towards you suspect that your sewing machine. When replacing the tray, make sure it upwards out of excess dye. This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to...on your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/ embroidering to avoid the discoloring. If you . Arranging the accessories The standard accessories are marked with the free arm of the sewing machine. 2:3 Note: Some fabrics have a lot of the accessory tray.
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... pre-tension device B. Push the bobbin to front). Preparations Preparing the machine for the thread spool. The Pfaff logo is moved fully to the left, cut the thread and remove bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the machine Hold the end of the bobbin. Push the bobbin to the right...
... pre-tension device B. Push the bobbin to front). Preparations Preparing the machine for the thread spool. The Pfaff logo is moved fully to the left, cut the thread and remove bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the machine Hold the end of the bobbin. Push the bobbin to the right...
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... Please check that when the presser foot lifter (20) is properly attached by raising the presser foot lifter. For decorative sewing, darning and buttonhole sewing 3. Preparations 2:10 Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (13), so that the ...presser foot is lowered, the pins of the needle thread tension (18) using the markings on the tension dial. Raise the presser foot lifter (20) to wind bobbins even when the machine...
... Please check that when the presser foot lifter (20) is properly attached by raising the presser foot lifter. For decorative sewing, darning and buttonhole sewing 3. Preparations 2:10 Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (13), so that the ...presser foot is lowered, the pins of the needle thread tension (18) using the markings on the tension dial. Raise the presser foot lifter (20) to wind bobbins even when the machine...
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Pull the threads right and left threading slot (17), make sure that you pass one spool of thread on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is not possible to prevent stretching of the spool ... left into the thread guide and thread the needles (for additional details, see "Embroidering with a twin needle. The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely Pfaff provides the ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of...
Pull the threads right and left threading slot (17), make sure that you pass one spool of thread on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is not possible to prevent stretching of the spool ... left into the thread guide and thread the needles (for additional details, see "Embroidering with a twin needle. The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely Pfaff provides the ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of...
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... foot before lowering or raising the feed dog. Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be raised or lowered. To B switch on your foot control while sewing, the needle can be cleaned, the feed dog has to the right of...
... foot before lowering or raising the feed dog. Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be raised or lowered. To B switch on your foot control while sewing, the needle can be cleaned, the feed dog has to the right of...
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...used for any stitch that the balance can be sewn shorter. This symbol indicates that can be mirrored. Sewing 3:3 Balance Decorative stitches can change the reverse feed of the machine from -9 to (+)9. In the minus range the stitches are sewn longer or stretched out. If you ...keep the button pressed. "Pattern mirror" button (30) This symbol will see the balance symbol with a "0" after it is stopped, the machine sews in the bottom right-hand corner of the buttonhole. After having selected a stitch, you press this stitch. The standard balance setting is fed ...
...used for any stitch that the balance can be sewn shorter. This symbol indicates that can be mirrored. Sewing 3:3 Balance Decorative stitches can change the reverse feed of the machine from -9 to (+)9. In the minus range the stitches are sewn longer or stretched out. If you ...keep the button pressed. "Pattern mirror" button (30) This symbol will see the balance symbol with a "0" after it is stopped, the machine sews in the bottom right-hand corner of the buttonhole. After having selected a stitch, you press this stitch. The standard balance setting is fed ...
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...lock" button: Press the button (30) until the warning symbol disappears. This symbol indicates that a twin needle cannot be used to sew the stitch at the currently set width. Switching off . Reduce the pattern width until the unlocking symbol appears. The symbol disappears when the...now locked. Note: You can still mirror a pattern if you quickly tap the button (30). Sewing "Lock" button: (30) You can safeguard your sewing machine against the unintentional selection of another sewing program or another pattern sequence by means of a stitch, the twin needle warning will appear in...
...lock" button: Press the button (30) until the warning symbol disappears. This symbol indicates that a twin needle cannot be used to sew the stitch at the currently set width. Switching off . Reduce the pattern width until the unlocking symbol appears. The symbol disappears when the...now locked. Note: You can still mirror a pattern if you quickly tap the button (30). Sewing "Lock" button: (30) You can safeguard your sewing machine against the unintentional selection of another sewing program or another pattern sequence by means of a stitch, the twin needle warning will appear in...
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... stitches (6 mm). Begin topstitching further from the fabric edge, by the needle positions. The guide marks are easier to sew one stitch at a time until you press the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time. Press the foot control again for top stitching. Top stitching The straight stitch can baste...
... stitches (6 mm). Begin topstitching further from the fabric edge, by the needle positions. The guide marks are easier to sew one stitch at a time until you press the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time. Press the foot control again for top stitching. Top stitching The straight stitch can baste...
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When doing this position the thread tension is engaged for Free Motion Sewing. • Drop the feed dog. • Select a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. • Keep an even speed, manually move your fabric. The lever E must be... at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into a notch (B) on the back side of the sewing foot holder. D C E F G A B Sewing 1 0 - - 2-3 6 Free Motion Sewing Insert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at a smooth even Áow. This snaps the presser foot lifter into the hole C of the sewing machine.
When doing this position the thread tension is engaged for Free Motion Sewing. • Drop the feed dog. • Select a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. • Keep an even speed, manually move your fabric. The lever E must be... at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into a notch (B) on the back side of the sewing foot holder. D C E F G A B Sewing 1 0 - - 2-3 6 Free Motion Sewing Insert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at a smooth even Áow. This snaps the presser foot lifter into the hole C of the sewing machine.
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... of the buttonhole by pressing button 9. Adjust the size of fabrics such as you wish to sew buttonholes on the back of the machine. Sew as many buttonholes as velvet, plush, knitted fabrics and heavy knits. Sewing Buttonholes Your expression has the perfect buttonhole for every fabric and garment. Insert the buttonhole guide to...
... of the buttonhole by pressing button 9. Adjust the size of fabrics such as you wish to sew buttonholes on the back of the machine. Sew as many buttonholes as velvet, plush, knitted fabrics and heavy knits. Sewing Buttonholes Your expression has the perfect buttonhole for every fabric and garment. Insert the buttonhole guide to...
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...will have reached the correct buttonhole size. Before the left side of the buttonhole is desired. The word "man" appears in the window. 3:14 Sew the forward buttonhole seam and press the reverse button when you wish. You can be repeated as many times as the right side of the... buttonhole ends, the machine will be sewn and complete the buttonhole. Sewing Semi-automatic buttonhole Used to sew the same size buttonhole until you make adjustments or press the reverse button once. The word "auto" appears ...
...will have reached the correct buttonhole size. Before the left side of the buttonhole is desired. The word "man" appears in the window. 3:14 Sew the forward buttonhole seam and press the reverse button when you wish. You can be repeated as many times as the right side of the... buttonhole ends, the machine will be sewn and complete the buttonhole. Sewing Semi-automatic buttonhole Used to sew the same size buttonhole until you make adjustments or press the reverse button once. The word "auto" appears ...
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...;rst bartack. Note: The programming of the buttonhole press the "reverse sewing" button (33) once again. The second bartack will sew the second bartack and complete the buttonhole. The machine will be Ànished manually. The word "auto" appears in the window. Sewing Manual buttonhole If the buttonhole sensormatic guide has not been inserted...
...;rst bartack. Note: The programming of the buttonhole press the "reverse sewing" button (33) once again. The second bartack will sew the second bartack and complete the buttonhole. The machine will be Ànished manually. The word "auto" appears in the window. Sewing Manual buttonhole If the buttonhole sensormatic guide has not been inserted...
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... until you hear it snap in place. Cleaning Switch off the main switch. Cleaning the display Wipe the display with the brush. • Clean the sewing machine every 10 - 15 hours of the cut-out then press down at . Replacing • Place the needle plate against the rear edge of operation. Position...
... until you hear it snap in place. Cleaning Switch off the main switch. Cleaning the display Wipe the display with the brush. • Clean the sewing machine every 10 - 15 hours of the cut-out then press down at . Replacing • Place the needle plate against the rear edge of operation. Position...
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...the diagonal holder and turn it until the pins of the bulb engage. Bulbs can be purchased from the machine. • Remove the accessory tray. Insertion of the bulb is located inside the sewing machine near the needle threader. Important: The maximum wattage of the bulb Insert the bulb in a clockwise direction... the bulb. Maintenance Changing the light bulb Switch off the main switch. • Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control plug from your Pfaff dealer. 4:2 The light bulb is 5 watts. Now turn it will go . Remove the bulb changer from the bulb, the bulb is held ...
...the diagonal holder and turn it until the pins of the bulb engage. Bulbs can be purchased from the machine. • Remove the accessory tray. Insertion of the bulb is located inside the sewing machine near the needle threader. Important: The maximum wattage of the bulb Insert the bulb in a clockwise direction... the bulb. Maintenance Changing the light bulb Switch off the main switch. • Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control plug from your Pfaff dealer. 4:2 The light bulb is 5 watts. Now turn it will go . Remove the bulb changer from the bulb, the bulb is held ...
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Technical data Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight Nominal voltage (reversible) Power consumption Sewing lamp Sewing speed Stitching width Stitching length Presser foot lift Max. presser foot height Needle system Package contents Sewing machine Carrying case Foot control Lead cord Accessories Instruction manual 408 x 290 x 187 mm 8.3 kg 220 - 240 V / 120 V 75 W 12 V / max. 5 W max. 950 stitches/min min. 80 stitches/min 0 ... 6 mm 0 ... 6 mm 8mm 10.5 mm 130 / 705 H
Technical data Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight Nominal voltage (reversible) Power consumption Sewing lamp Sewing speed Stitching width Stitching length Presser foot lift Max. presser foot height Needle system Package contents Sewing machine Carrying case Foot control Lead cord Accessories Instruction manual 408 x 290 x 187 mm 8.3 kg 220 - 240 V / 120 V 75 W 12 V / max. 5 W max. 950 stitches/min min. 80 stitches/min 0 ... 6 mm 0 ... 6 mm 8mm 10.5 mm 130 / 705 H