Brochure
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...; machines, 160s or 140s, and begin a sewing adventure focused on you focus on being creative. An integrated needle threader and snapon presser feet save time, letting you : Your uniqueness. Your authorized PFAFF® dealer: Be Smart. PFAFF and SMARTER BY PFAFF are trademarks of the two smarter by pfaff™ - Your passion. Your sewing. 160s 23 stitches Automatic buttonhole 140s 21 stitches Manual buttonhole Features like adjustable stitch width, seven point feed dogs and a top loaded bobbin...
...; machines, 160s or 140s, and begin a sewing adventure focused on you focus on being creative. An integrated needle threader and snapon presser feet save time, letting you : Your uniqueness. Your authorized PFAFF® dealer: Be Smart. PFAFF and SMARTER BY PFAFF are trademarks of the two smarter by pfaff™ - Your passion. Your sewing. 160s 23 stitches Automatic buttonhole 140s 21 stitches Manual buttonhole Features like adjustable stitch width, seven point feed dogs and a top loaded bobbin...
Brochure
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... transport and storage a hard cover is already taken". The integrated needle threader makes threading the needle a breeze. With smart features and a unique design, the smarter by adjusting the stitch width on display, but for topstitching or other accurate stitching where the stitch position needs to protect your favorite stitch. No frustration, just hold the thread, pull a lever and it will You make today? It lights the sewing surface with a bright...
... transport and storage a hard cover is already taken". The integrated needle threader makes threading the needle a breeze. With smart features and a unique design, the smarter by adjusting the stitch width on display, but for topstitching or other accurate stitching where the stitch position needs to protect your favorite stitch. No frustration, just hold the thread, pull a lever and it will You make today? It lights the sewing surface with a bright...
Manual
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... plugged in this household sewing machine. Close attention is neccesary when this sewing machine is used as a toy. The wrong plate can cause the needle to a third party. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to comply with any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual. • Never operate this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with IEC/ EN...
... plugged in this household sewing machine. Close attention is neccesary when this sewing machine is used as a toy. The wrong plate can cause the needle to a third party. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to comply with any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual. • Never operate this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with IEC/ EN...
Manual
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...WKHRII´µ SRVLWLRQWKHQ remove plug from outlet. • Do not unplug by the PDQXIDFWXUHURULW VVHUYLFHDJHQWRUDVLPLODUO\TXDOLÀHGSHUVRQ in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not use the machine if it is wet. • If...
...WKHRII´µ SRVLWLRQWKHQ remove plug from outlet. • Do not unplug by the PDQXIDFWXUHURULW VVHUYLFHDJHQWRUDVLPLODUO\TXDOLÀHGSHUVRQ in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not use the machine if it is wet. • If...
Manual
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... 3DFNDZD\DIWHU6HZLQJ 12 Free Arm 12 Leveling the Machine Base Plate 12 Thread Cutter 12 6SRRO3LQV 13 Threading the Machine 14 Needle Threader 15 Threading for Twin Needle 16 Bobbin Winding 17 Inserting the Bobbin 17 Presser Foot Pressure 18 Thread Tension 18 Needles 19 Changing the Needle 19 Lowering Feed Dogs 20 Presser Foot Lift 20 Changing the Presser Foot 20 6WLWFK6HOHFWLRQ 21 6WLWFK/HQJWK 21 6WLWFK:LGWK 22 Adjustable Needle Position 22 5HYHUVH6HZLQJ 22 SEWING 23 6WDUWWR6HZ²...
... 3DFNDZD\DIWHU6HZLQJ 12 Free Arm 12 Leveling the Machine Base Plate 12 Thread Cutter 12 6SRRO3LQV 13 Threading the Machine 14 Needle Threader 15 Threading for Twin Needle 16 Bobbin Winding 17 Inserting the Bobbin 17 Presser Foot Pressure 18 Thread Tension 18 Needles 19 Changing the Needle 19 Lowering Feed Dogs 20 Presser Foot Lift 20 Changing the Presser Foot 20 6WLWFK6HOHFWLRQ 21 6WLWFK/HQJWK 21 6WLWFK:LGWK 22 Adjustable Needle Position 22 5HYHUVH6HZLQJ 22 SEWING 23 6WDUWWR6HZ²...
Manual
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... of the hem edge. Presser Feet Standard Presser Foot 0 This foot is used mainly for a button used for 140s) 6OLGLQJSODWHXQGHUIRRWKDVFRQYHQLHQWO\VSDFHGPDUNLQJVWRVWDUW and stop your buttonhole at least 5mm stitch width when using a stitch width other utility stitches with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm stitch length, use at precisely the correct point. Zipper Foot 4 This foot can be snapped on the foot guides the fabric. Move the needle position to...
... of the hem edge. Presser Feet Standard Presser Foot 0 This foot is used mainly for a button used for 140s) 6OLGLQJSODWHXQGHUIRRWKDVFRQYHQLHQWO\VSDFHGPDUNLQJVWRVWDUW and stop your buttonhole at least 5mm stitch width when using a stitch width other utility stitches with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm stitch length, use at precisely the correct point. Zipper Foot 4 This foot can be snapped on the foot guides the fabric. Move the needle position to...
Manual
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... stitch 3 Closed overlock stitch * 3 Overlock stitch * A closing and serging seam for fraying materials A closing and serging seam for stronger or nonfraying materials * These stitches are stretch stitches 9 stitch * and workwear 1 Reinforced zigzag stitch * For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials 1 Honeycomb stitch * For sewing on sports- for stretch fabrics For all fabrics and types of work 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches A traditional decorative stitch e.g. Stitch Overview - 160s...
... stitch 3 Closed overlock stitch * 3 Overlock stitch * A closing and serging seam for fraying materials A closing and serging seam for stronger or nonfraying materials * These stitches are stretch stitches 9 stitch * and workwear 1 Reinforced zigzag stitch * For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials 1 Honeycomb stitch * For sewing on sports- for stretch fabrics For all fabrics and types of work 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches A traditional decorative stitch e.g. Stitch Overview - 160s...
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... and towels For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 1 Open scallop 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 0 Reinforced straight For stretch seams, e.g. stitch * and workwear 1 Reinforced zigzag stitch * For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials 1 Honeycomb stitch * For sewing on sports- crotch seams on elastic threads, overlocking towelling and for decorative hem seams 3 6XSHUVWUHWFK A decorative stretch stitch 1 Edge stitch narrow A decorative stitch 3 Overlock stitch * 3 Closed overlock stitch * 0 )HDWKHU6WLWFK A closing and...
... and towels For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 1 Open scallop 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 0 Reinforced straight For stretch seams, e.g. stitch * and workwear 1 Reinforced zigzag stitch * For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials 1 Honeycomb stitch * For sewing on sports- crotch seams on elastic threads, overlocking towelling and for decorative hem seams 3 6XSHUVWUHWFK A decorative stretch stitch 1 Edge stitch narrow A decorative stitch 3 Overlock stitch * 3 Closed overlock stitch * 0 )HDWKHU6WLWFK A closing and...
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... side of thread. Insert the auxiliary spool pin into the hole at WKHWRSRIWKHPDFKLQH$ 6OLGHRQDODUJH spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. If you experience problems with a twin needle. For large thread spools, use the vertical position. Auxiliary spool pin A 13 Note: Not all thread spools are designed for large spools or specialty threads. Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool. For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool cap in...
... side of thread. Insert the auxiliary spool pin into the hole at WKHWRSRIWKHPDFKLQH$ 6OLGHRQDODUJH spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. If you experience problems with a twin needle. For large thread spools, use the vertical position. Auxiliary spool pin A 13 Note: Not all thread spools are designed for large spools or specialty threads. Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool. For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool cap in...
Manual
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... bobbin spindle to the back. Inserting the Bobbin 1. Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine is full, the bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in - Once the bobbin begins to the outside. 4. When the bobbin is turned off before in a counterclockwise direction. 3XOOWKHWKUHDGWKURXJKWKHVOLW& C 4. Replace the bobbin cover. 2. D 17 A B Bobbin Winding...
... bobbin spindle to the back. Inserting the Bobbin 1. Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine is full, the bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in - Once the bobbin begins to the outside. 4. When the bobbin is turned off before in a counterclockwise direction. 3XOOWKHWKUHDGWKURXJKWKHVOLW& C 4. Replace the bobbin cover. 2. D 17 A B Bobbin Winding...
Manual
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... fabric, the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to adjust the presser foot pressure. )RU VSHFLDOW\ WHFKQLTXHV RU ZKHQ VHZLQJ RQ very light or heavy fabric, adjusting the pressure can improve the result. A Correct tension B Tension too tight C Tension too loose 18 Presser Foot Pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre-set the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the machine. If this happens, simply replace...
... fabric, the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to adjust the presser foot pressure. )RU VSHFLDOW\ WHFKQLTXHV RU ZKHQ VHZLQJ RQ very light or heavy fabric, adjusting the pressure can improve the result. A Correct tension B Tension too tight C Tension too loose 18 Presser Foot Pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre-set the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the machine. If this happens, simply replace...
Manual
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... stitches, breakage or snapping of sizes. Remove the needle. 3XVKWKHQHZQHHGOHXSZDUGVZLWKWKHÁDWVLGH away from you until it will go . Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go no further. 4. Do not use a straight needle E with a yellow band. YDVGHQLPPLFURÀEHUV0DUNHGZLWKDEOXHEDQG Note: Change the needle often. Needles The sewing machine needle...
... stitches, breakage or snapping of sizes. Remove the needle. 3XVKWKHQHZQHHGOHXSZDUGVZLWKWKHÁDWVLGH away from you until it will go . Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go no further. 4. Do not use a straight needle E with a yellow band. YDVGHQLPPLFURÀEHUV0DUNHGZLWKDEOXHEDQG Note: Change the needle often. Needles The sewing machine needle...
Manual
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Model 160s Model 140s Reverse Sewing Press the reverse lever down to adjust the needle position from 0-6 mm. Adjustable Needle Position When a straight stitch is selected, the stitch width dial can be used to sew in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button is adjusted from the center to adjust the position of the stitch for example when topstitching. Stitch Width 7XUQWKHVWLWFKZLGWKGLDO$ WRVHWWKHGHsired stitch width. The machine sews in reverse. The stitch width can be...
Model 160s Model 140s Reverse Sewing Press the reverse lever down to adjust the needle position from 0-6 mm. Adjustable Needle Position When a straight stitch is selected, the stitch width dial can be used to sew in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button is adjusted from the center to adjust the position of the stitch for example when topstitching. Stitch Width 7XUQWKHVWLWFKZLGWKGLDO$ WRVHWWKHGHsired stitch width. The machine sews in reverse. The stitch width can be...
Manual
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...ULJKW A. The threads are cut the proper length for Straight Stitch or sewing in mm line on the needle plate. stitch WLQJVDQGSUHVVHUIRRW6HHH[SODQDWLRQVRIWKH chart to the right. 2-4 0 3-5 0 Start to the back. Thread tension E. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, pulling the threads to Sew - ing the needle position, e.g. Finish Sewing Press the reverse stitch lever and sew several stitches in the new direction. Press the foot control. Raise the presser foot. Stitch width in...
...ULJKW A. The threads are cut the proper length for Straight Stitch or sewing in mm line on the needle plate. stitch WLQJVDQGSUHVVHUIRRW6HHH[SODQDWLRQVRIWKH chart to the right. 2-4 0 3-5 0 Start to the back. Thread tension E. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, pulling the threads to Sew - ing the needle position, e.g. Finish Sewing Press the reverse stitch lever and sew several stitches in the new direction. Press the foot control. Raise the presser foot. Stitch width in...
Manual
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... zigzag stitch The stitch can be used to consider- Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sew- Reinforced Straight Stitch stitch This stitch is stronger than regular straight stitch, due to the fact that it is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily. The reinforced straight stitch 6 0 2-5 0 can also be used for heavy stretch fabrics, for topstitching heavy fabrics. Make...
... zigzag stitch The stitch can be used to consider- Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sew- Reinforced Straight Stitch stitch This stitch is stronger than regular straight stitch, due to the fact that it is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily. The reinforced straight stitch 6 0 2-5 0 can also be used for heavy stretch fabrics, for topstitching heavy fabrics. Make...
Manual
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... for stretch fabrics. This stitch is perfect for closed overlock stitch A from puckering. stitch 6 5 3-7 Set for sewing jersey knits. Durable stitch; By doing so, the stitches form over the pin and prevent the fabric from the right side. Tip: When sewing, guide the fabric edge along the metal pin of the foot. Note: If using a stitch width other than the recommended, swing the needle by turning the hand wheel to make...
... for stretch fabrics. This stitch is perfect for closed overlock stitch A from puckering. stitch 6 5 3-7 Set for sewing jersey knits. Durable stitch; By doing so, the stitches form over the pin and prevent the fabric from the right side. Tip: When sewing, guide the fabric edge along the metal pin of the foot. Note: If using a stitch width other than the recommended, swing the needle by turning the hand wheel to make...
Manual
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... you sew a tiny button or a very large coat button, decrease or increase A the stitch width until the swing of the needle sews in the holes of the needle. Place the fabric and button under the ankle with the swing of the button. Remove the presser foot and lower the IHHGGRJV$ Set for most buttons. Sewing on Buttons 6HZEXWWRQVTXLFNO\ZLWK\RXUVHZLQJPDFKLQH stitch 0 3-5 3-5 ² 1. Note: Do not use...
... you sew a tiny button or a very large coat button, decrease or increase A the stitch width until the swing of the needle sews in the holes of the needle. Place the fabric and button under the ankle with the swing of the button. Remove the presser foot and lower the IHHGGRJV$ Set for most buttons. Sewing on Buttons 6HZEXWWRQVTXLFNO\ZLWK\RXUVHZLQJPDFKLQH stitch 0 3-5 3-5 ² 1. Note: Do not use...
Manual
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...DQRWKHUEXWtonhole. Standard Buttonhole (model 160s) stitch The fabric should fit between the EXWWRQKROGHUOHYHU% DQGWKHVWRSSHU) 6. Hold the end of scrap fabric. Make sure that the marking on a piece of the upper thread and start position and buttonhole OHQJWKRQWKHIDEULF$ Set for buttonhole $WWDFKWKH2QH6WHS%XWWRQKROH)RRW% Push the button holder open with the center of the presser foot to the wrong...
...DQRWKHUEXWtonhole. Standard Buttonhole (model 160s) stitch The fabric should fit between the EXWWRQKROGHUOHYHU% DQGWKHVWRSSHU) 6. Hold the end of scrap fabric. Make sure that the marking on a piece of the upper thread and start position and buttonhole OHQJWKRQWKHIDEULF$ Set for buttonhole $WWDFKWKH2QH6WHS%XWWRQKROH)RRW% Push the button holder open with the center of the presser foot to the wrong...
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... are to its highest position. 3 1 2 6HOHFWVWLWFK and sew the left side of the buttonhole. Set for buttonhole tain correct buttonhole length. To secure the buttonhole, thread the top thread into a needle, pull to its highest position. 2 6HOHFWVWLWFK 4 and sew a few stitches. 2. Standard Buttonhole (model 140s) stitch The fabric should be sewn. 2 3 6 1 4 Prepare the Buttonhole Measure diameter and thickness of 0.5 cm. Place the fabric under the foot, so that the...
... are to its highest position. 3 1 2 6HOHFWVWLWFK and sew the left side of the buttonhole. Set for buttonhole tain correct buttonhole length. To secure the buttonhole, thread the top thread into a needle, pull to its highest position. 2 6HOHFWVWLWFK 4 and sew a few stitches. 2. Standard Buttonhole (model 140s) stitch The fabric should be sewn. 2 3 6 1 4 Prepare the Buttonhole Measure diameter and thickness of 0.5 cm. Place the fabric under the foot, so that the...
Manual
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... not lowered. Attach correct needle for the thread and fabric. Check that the feed dogs are securely plugged into the machine and into the wall socket. Push bobbin winder lever to the proper size for the actual thread spool. The Machine does not Feed or Feeds Irregularly Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H. Insert a new needle. Did you thread the machine properly? Attach correct presser foot. Make sure the needle is threaded. Change the stitch plate. 34 Check bobbin winding. Remove the stitch plate and clean the feed dogs...
... not lowered. Attach correct needle for the thread and fabric. Check that the feed dogs are securely plugged into the machine and into the wall socket. Push bobbin winder lever to the proper size for the actual thread spool. The Machine does not Feed or Feeds Irregularly Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H. Insert a new needle. Did you thread the machine properly? Attach correct presser foot. Make sure the needle is threaded. Change the stitch plate. 34 Check bobbin winding. Remove the stitch plate and clean the feed dogs...