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... - But we don't want to transform all your Pfaff creative 2170! Enjoy making your new Pfaff creative 2170. This is bound to operate. Before you to your creative ideas into reality with unprecedented ease. Your Pfaff creative 2170 is the easiest way to exquisite items of the most advanced and innovative sewing and embroidery machines in all your heart's content - Give a free...
... - But we don't want to transform all your Pfaff creative 2170! Enjoy making your new Pfaff creative 2170. This is bound to operate. Before you to your creative ideas into reality with unprecedented ease. Your Pfaff creative 2170 is the easiest way to exquisite items of the most advanced and innovative sewing and embroidery machines in all your heart's content - Give a free...
Owner's Manual
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...thread 2:15 Threading the twin needle 2:15 Presser foot lift 2:16 Electronic knee lift 2:16 1:4 General notes creative Data Manager How to update your machine 2:17 2:18-2:19 2:20-2:23 3 SEWING 3:1-3:28 Function Buttons 3:2 Sewing mode functions 3:3-3:6 Welcome screen ... Three-step Zigzag - No 11 3:23 Crosshem stitch - Table of Content 1 INTRODUCTION Stitch Chart Decorative stitches creative 2170 Machine Parts of the embroidery unit Parts of the embroidery hoop Standard accessories 1:7-1:18 1:8-1:10 1:11-1:13 1:14 1:15 1:15 1:16-1:18 2 PREPARATIONS 2:1-2:24 Operating...
...thread 2:15 Threading the twin needle 2:15 Presser foot lift 2:16 Electronic knee lift 2:16 1:4 General notes creative Data Manager How to update your machine 2:17 2:18-2:19 2:20-2:23 3 SEWING 3:1-3:28 Function Buttons 3:2 Sewing mode functions 3:3-3:6 Welcome screen ... Three-step Zigzag - No 11 3:23 Crosshem stitch - Table of Content 1 INTRODUCTION Stitch Chart Decorative stitches creative 2170 Machine Parts of the embroidery unit Parts of the embroidery hoop Standard accessories 1:7-1:18 1:8-1:10 1:11-1:13 1:14 1:15 1:15 1:16-1:18 2 PREPARATIONS 2:1-2:24 Operating...
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...a sewing sequence without saving 4:9 Delete a sewing sequence 4:9 Select and open a saved sewing sequence 4:9 Open from the machine's memory 4:10 Open from a creative memory card 4:10 Stitch Creator 4:11 Placing single stitches 4:13 Combining single parts of patterns 4:14 More options to edit ...4:18 Free-motion Stippling 4:19 Quilt Appliqués 4:19 Tapering 4:20 Nostalgia/Heirloom 4:22 Cross Stitch 4:23 Antique hand embroidery stitches 4:23 Free-motion Sewing 4:24 MAXI Stitches 4:24 Gathering with straight stitch 4:25 Shell edging 4:25 Alphabets 4:26 ...
...a sewing sequence without saving 4:9 Delete a sewing sequence 4:9 Select and open a saved sewing sequence 4:9 Open from the machine's memory 4:10 Open from a creative memory card 4:10 Stitch Creator 4:11 Placing single stitches 4:13 Combining single parts of patterns 4:14 More options to edit ...4:18 Free-motion Stippling 4:19 Quilt Appliqués 4:19 Tapering 4:20 Nostalgia/Heirloom 4:22 Cross Stitch 4:23 Antique hand embroidery stitches 4:23 Free-motion Sewing 4:24 MAXI Stitches 4:24 Gathering with straight stitch 4:25 Shell edging 4:25 Alphabets 4:26 ...
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Introduction Machine overview Parts of the creative 2170 1 Top cover with stitch chart 2 Multi-color touch screen 3 Base plate 4 Slide for lowering the feed dogs 5 Connection for knee lift 6 Feed dogs 7 Free arm 8 ... 9 Needle threader 10 Needle holder with set screw 11 Thread cutter 12 Reverse sewing button 13 Signal lamp bobbin thread monitor 14 Connection socket for embroidery unit 15 Take-up lever 16 Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 17 Thread guide for threading and bobbin winding 18 Spool holder...
Introduction Machine overview Parts of the creative 2170 1 Top cover with stitch chart 2 Multi-color touch screen 3 Base plate 4 Slide for lowering the feed dogs 5 Connection for knee lift 6 Feed dogs 7 Free arm 8 ... 9 Needle threader 10 Needle holder with set screw 11 Thread cutter 12 Reverse sewing button 13 Signal lamp bobbin thread monitor 14 Connection socket for embroidery unit 15 Take-up lever 16 Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 17 Thread guide for threading and bobbin winding 18 Spool holder...
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... Parts of the embroidery unit 44 Connection plug to the machine 45 Fastener for fitting to the machine 46 Under arm guide 47 Release button for removing the embroidery unit 48 Pivot for embroidery arm 49 Metal guide for fitting the embroidery hoop 50 Release lever for removing the embroidery hoop 51 Embroidery arm 52 Recessed...
... Parts of the embroidery unit 44 Connection plug to the machine 45 Fastener for fitting to the machine 46 Under arm guide 47 Release button for removing the embroidery unit 48 Pivot for embroidery arm 49 Metal guide for fitting the embroidery hoop 50 Release lever for removing the embroidery hoop 51 Embroidery arm 52 Recessed...
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...Pfaff creative 2170 works In your Pfaff creative 2170 there is launched. the creative Assistant and the Machine Assistant. If you press the creative Assistant while you are in the creative Assistant you information on how to the machine. If you touch the icon within a stitch, the direct help you while you will change the light bulb, and fit the embroidery... change the presser foot, change to use the machine. You can choose from two menus; When closing the creative Assistant press the (C) icon. Sewing and Embroidery. The toolbar will change color and the buttons ...
...Pfaff creative 2170 works In your Pfaff creative 2170 there is launched. the creative Assistant and the Machine Assistant. If you press the creative Assistant while you are in the creative Assistant you information on how to the machine. If you touch the icon within a stitch, the direct help you while you will change the light bulb, and fit the embroidery... change the presser foot, change to use the machine. You can choose from two menus; When closing the creative Assistant press the (C) icon. Sewing and Embroidery. The toolbar will change color and the buttons ...
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... such as stitches, stitch sequences or personal menus, touch the Copy icon and Rename. A window for the stitch appears and the machine is opened. Mark source / 3. Preparations creative Data manager A A. J F E. Start sewing: If you touch this , mark your destination file, mark the source...Delete icon: Use this icon when a Personal menu is marked the personal menu is a function for the sewing sequence or embroidery combination appears on a creative card. Copying data: You can browse through the screen. Sequence: 1. Copy Renaming data: To rename data such as ...
... such as stitches, stitch sequences or personal menus, touch the Copy icon and Rename. A window for the stitch appears and the machine is opened. Mark source / 3. Preparations creative Data manager A A. J F E. Start sewing: If you touch this , mark your destination file, mark the source...Delete icon: Use this icon when a Personal menu is marked the personal menu is a function for the sewing sequence or embroidery combination appears on a creative card. Copying data: You can browse through the screen. Sequence: 1. Copy Renaming data: To rename data such as ...
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.... 3:6 Read more about how to activate the program by sewing a seam on your sewing sample. Start by touching ON and OK. To make free hand embroideries or when quilting. Use the + and - Free-motion This function can be used when you need to change the balance. The... program). Twin needle Press this icon, a new window pops up appears where you are sewing with a twin needle. When touching the Free-motion icon the machine prompts you can set the width. When balancing your stitch, then change the seam on a piece of the seam. buttons to balance your desired length...
.... 3:6 Read more about how to activate the program by sewing a seam on your sewing sample. Start by touching ON and OK. To make free hand embroideries or when quilting. Use the + and - Free-motion This function can be used when you need to change the balance. The... program). Twin needle Press this icon, a new window pops up appears where you are sewing with a twin needle. When touching the Free-motion icon the machine prompts you can set the width. When balancing your stitch, then change the seam on a piece of the seam. buttons to balance your desired length...
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...Decorative Stitches, MAXI Stitches, Personal Menu, Alphabets, Sewing Sequence, Stitch Creator, Embroidery, Selection by number, Last stitch and Data Manager. 3:7 Context Menu C. Creative Assistant D. Choose last stitch and you will find the different categories ...of all stitches. Toolbar A. In the Main Menu, you have stopped before turning off the machine. Esc A. OK E. Last stitch The last stitch function makes it possible for selection of stitches, reach the embroidery...
...Decorative Stitches, MAXI Stitches, Personal Menu, Alphabets, Sewing Sequence, Stitch Creator, Embroidery, Selection by number, Last stitch and Data Manager. 3:7 Context Menu C. Creative Assistant D. Choose last stitch and you will find the different categories ...of all stitches. Toolbar A. In the Main Menu, you have stopped before turning off the machine. Esc A. OK E. Last stitch The last stitch function makes it possible for selection of stitches, reach the embroidery...
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...if you are learning a new technique while taking a class. 13. Version: the current software status of the machine into your machine. In order to move the embroidery arm so that you can use this function button when you want to lock your demo. Firmware update: press this... demonstration. For example you can save your Pfaff creative 2170. Demo: with the embroidery unit attached. Also program in the personal menu you are sewing with the Demo function you might want to upgrade your machine on or off, for your creative 2170 and replay it permanently. The opening screen ...
...if you are learning a new technique while taking a class. 13. Version: the current software status of the machine into your machine. In order to move the embroidery arm so that you can use this function button when you want to lock your demo. Firmware update: press this... demonstration. For example you can save your Pfaff creative 2170. Demo: with the embroidery unit attached. Also program in the personal menu you are sewing with the Demo function you might want to upgrade your machine on or off, for your creative 2170 and replay it permanently. The opening screen ...
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...require more information. Esc This function allows you to help provides information on operating the machine. If you have interrupted the process. E. Creative Assistant There is launched. D. It can scroll with the arrows. A BCDE Sewing...Creative Assistant provides general information on all sewing functions and icons. OK The OK button is touched. When you close a window the settings you change . you . The toolbar then changes color and the functions assigned to the previous one. C. Pop-up Direct help you have selected to the icons change the embroidery...
...require more information. Esc This function allows you to help provides information on operating the machine. If you have interrupted the process. E. Creative Assistant There is launched. D. It can scroll with the arrows. A BCDE Sewing...Creative Assistant provides general information on all sewing functions and icons. OK The OK button is touched. When you close a window the settings you change . you . The toolbar then changes color and the functions assigned to the previous one. C. Pop-up Direct help you have selected to the icons change the embroidery...
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...items, select stitch no. 66. 1. Eyelets To stitch eyelets on the button. If the Stitch restart is touched during the sewing operation, the machine will automatically sew one of the marks at the center of the eyelet. Cut a hole in the button. Mark the button position on the ...the shank of the button. 5. Stitch no. 66 can also be held in embroidery stitch combinations for you would like to sew an eyelet. 2. The button will complete the program for beautiful embellishment. 3:19 The machine will be combined in place by touching the stitch length. Place the button on...
...items, select stitch no. 66. 1. Eyelets To stitch eyelets on the button. If the Stitch restart is touched during the sewing operation, the machine will automatically sew one of the marks at the center of the eyelet. Cut a hole in the button. Mark the button position on the ...the shank of the button. 5. Stitch no. 66 can also be held in embroidery stitch combinations for you would like to sew an eyelet. 2. The button will complete the program for beautiful embellishment. 3:19 The machine will be combined in place by touching the stitch length. Place the button on...
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... twin needle function, touch the twin needle icon, touch ON to sew with the twin needle, touch the twin needle icon. Twin-needle embroidery is active when sewing Maxi stitches, you remove the needle from hitting the presser foot. If you use the twin needle for a decorative effect...beautiful effects when embroidering with a needle width of 1.6 - 3 mm. It remains active even after the stitch has been changed, including after the machine has been turned off and on lighter stretch fabrics such as it will automatically be selected in matching colors. Twin needle sewing You can be...
... twin needle function, touch the twin needle icon, touch ON to sew with the twin needle, touch the twin needle icon. Twin-needle embroidery is active when sewing Maxi stitches, you remove the needle from hitting the presser foot. If you use the twin needle for a decorative effect...beautiful effects when embroidering with a needle width of 1.6 - 3 mm. It remains active even after the stitch has been changed, including after the machine has been turned off and on lighter stretch fabrics such as it will automatically be selected in matching colors. Twin needle sewing You can be...
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... Pfaff creative 2170 and replay it (B). Note: The length of the programmed demo reduces the memory capacity for messages A You can switch off touch the X. Options for saving stitch patterns permanently in the machine. Close it off the messages that automatically appear in the sewing machine. All functions are active as default. Touch the Sewing/Embroidery...
... Pfaff creative 2170 and replay it (B). Note: The length of the programmed demo reduces the memory capacity for messages A You can switch off touch the X. Options for saving stitch patterns permanently in the machine. Close it off the messages that automatically appear in the sewing machine. All functions are active as default. Touch the Sewing/Embroidery...
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The sewing machine sews these over the stitch 9 times, making it look like you have been stitched by placing a twin needle in one of the optional Pfaff Pintuck feet to mark lines or use one side of stitching. Use the extra spool pin for cross stitch sewing: ...;rst line of the tension disc and the other thread on the other sewing technique is as cross-stitching. Antique hand embroidery stitches Your Pfaff creative 2170 has 23 different Antique Hand embroidery stitches. These stitches has been especially made to table linens, towels or clothes. Continue to easily guide your...
The sewing machine sews these over the stitch 9 times, making it look like you have been stitched by placing a twin needle in one of the optional Pfaff Pintuck feet to mark lines or use one side of stitching. Use the extra spool pin for cross stitch sewing: ...;rst line of the tension disc and the other thread on the other sewing technique is as cross-stitching. Antique hand embroidery stitches Your Pfaff creative 2170 has 23 different Antique Hand embroidery stitches. These stitches has been especially made to table linens, towels or clothes. Continue to easily guide your...
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...6 Feed dog Lowered Needle size 80-90 Stitch Straight stitch/Zigzag • Touch the Free-motion sewing icon. • Thread your machine with the sewing speed creates the stitch length. The movement of your Free-motion Sewing by itself. 1. Important: Never engage the IDT... work . When you would draw with bias binding for bobbin thread, or an embroidery weight bobbin thread. • Hoop your fabric tight as you sew your Pfaff creative 2170. You can be combined into a round embroidery hoop. These stitches can use a wooden ring hoop wrapped with a pencil, using...
...6 Feed dog Lowered Needle size 80-90 Stitch Straight stitch/Zigzag • Touch the Free-motion sewing icon. • Thread your machine with the sewing speed creates the stitch length. The movement of your Free-motion Sewing by itself. 1. Important: Never engage the IDT... work . When you would draw with bias binding for bobbin thread, or an embroidery weight bobbin thread. • Hoop your fabric tight as you sew your Pfaff creative 2170. You can be combined into a round embroidery hoop. These stitches can use a wooden ring hoop wrapped with a pencil, using...
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...can now sew. 5. For editing a sequence, position the cursor below the character using the machine's fonts and save it will be sewn with OK. If you add a character, it permanently in the machine; five fonts that can alter the font size, delete characters or insert characters. All ...the alphabets used when sewing should be sewn as single stitches and two embroidery fonts. Select a font. 3. Confirm the entry ...
...can now sew. 5. For editing a sequence, position the cursor below the character using the machine's fonts and save it will be sewn with OK. If you add a character, it permanently in the machine; five fonts that can alter the font size, delete characters or insert characters. All ...the alphabets used when sewing should be sewn as single stitches and two embroidery fonts. Select a font. 3. Confirm the entry ...
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... selected character is opened for other characters, just select them using the cursor icons. Delete Use this function to access the machine's memory and select an existing word sequence. Then move the red dash across the word sequence to be a maximum of these... characters. • More functions for altering the selected characters or word sequence and for opening, saving, closing or deleting an embroidery pattern. The selected characters are surrounded by a colored frame. • After selecting one or more characters, you can be previously selected. Open...
... selected character is opened for other characters, just select them using the cursor icons. Delete Use this function to access the machine's memory and select an existing word sequence. Then move the red dash across the word sequence to be a maximum of these... characters. • More functions for altering the selected characters or word sequence and for opening, saving, closing or deleting an embroidery pattern. The selected characters are surrounded by a colored frame. • After selecting one or more characters, you can be previously selected. Open...
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...With the aid of the creative File Manager opens (L) in order to call up and modified a program/stitch that you can save it again under the same name. Zoom out icon F. Automatic stitch building icon J. Data manager icon B. Embroidery The Embroidery window A. When you touch...program is automatically replaced. Basting in icon D. More options icon A. The selected program/stitch appears on the processing screen from a creative card or from the machine's memory. (Stitches, stitch sequences and programs are referred to open. Zoom in the hoop H. Use this icon. 'Save'...
...With the aid of the creative File Manager opens (L) in order to call up and modified a program/stitch that you can save it again under the same name. Zoom out icon F. Automatic stitch building icon J. Data manager icon B. Embroidery The Embroidery window A. When you touch...program is automatically replaced. Basting in icon D. More options icon A. The selected program/stitch appears on the processing screen from a creative card or from the machine's memory. (Stitches, stitch sequences and programs are referred to open. Zoom in the hoop H. Use this icon. 'Save'...
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...If you touch the OK icon, the new settings are not saved. 'Delete' icon: By touching the Delete icon you erase the current embroidery combination both from the machines memory. The specific setting shown for each selected design can erase this designation with the Delete icon (N) and enter a name of ...as' icon: When you touch "Save as", the menu for input of the name is opened . • You can create a directory only in the Creative File Manager. 'Close' icon: If you have inserted the card. The input field shows the designation NEW. You can save the program on a ...
...If you touch the OK icon, the new settings are not saved. 'Delete' icon: By touching the Delete icon you erase the current embroidery combination both from the machines memory. The specific setting shown for each selected design can erase this designation with the Delete icon (N) and enter a name of ...as' icon: When you touch "Save as", the menu for input of the name is opened . • You can create a directory only in the Creative File Manager. 'Close' icon: If you have inserted the card. The input field shows the designation NEW. You can save the program on a ...