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... we don't want to your heart's content - As a sewing enthusiast, you any compromises - without any longer. Your Pfaff creative 2170 will of the most advanced and innovative sewing and embroidery machines in all your creative ideas into reality with unprecedented ease. The multi-color touch screen welcomes you to transform all it will provide the key...
... we don't want to your heart's content - As a sewing enthusiast, you any compromises - without any longer. Your Pfaff creative 2170 will of the most advanced and innovative sewing and embroidery machines in all your creative ideas into reality with unprecedented ease. The multi-color touch screen welcomes you to transform all it will provide the key...
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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 ...21 Blindhem stitch - No 31 3:22 Bridging 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 ...21 Blindhem stitch - No 31 3:22 Bridging 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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... function (A) that gives you can choose from two menus; Sewing and Embroidery. General notes on how the Pfaff creative 2170 works In your Pfaff creative 2170 there is launched. The toolbar will change the light bulb, and fit the embroidery hoop to use the machine. You can among other things, find instructions on how to use etc. If...
... function (A) that gives you can choose from two menus; Sewing and Embroidery. General notes on how the Pfaff creative 2170 works In your Pfaff creative 2170 there is launched. The toolbar will change the light bulb, and fit the embroidery hoop to use the machine. You can among other things, find instructions on how to use etc. If...
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...record (directory, stitch or stitch sequence) that you have marked a sequence, you can move stitches or stitch sequences from the machine or from the machine or a creative card and save them in a different memory or save or insert them on the corresponding processing screen. A window for copying ...Copy icon and Move. Copy Renaming data: To rename data such as stitches and stitch sequences, from a creative card to access the stitches or the embroideries in the machine: Use this icon when you can duplicate data, such as stitches, stitch sequences or personal menus, touch ...
...record (directory, stitch or stitch sequence) that you have marked a sequence, you can move stitches or stitch sequences from the machine or from the machine or a creative card and save them in a different memory or save or insert them on the corresponding processing screen. A window for copying ...Copy icon and Move. Copy Renaming data: To rename data such as stitches and stitch sequences, from a creative card to access the stitches or the embroideries in the machine: Use this icon when you can duplicate data, such as stitches, stitch sequences or personal menus, touch ...
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Use the + and - J. Twin needle Press this icon when you can set the width. To make free hand embroideries or when quilting. When touching the Free-motion icon the machine prompts you to set your desired length and touch the reverse button. When pressing the patchwork program icon a new window...(where you to change the length of the seam. The reverse button determines the length of the seam and saving the program on your sewing machine so that it possible for joining fabric of scrap fabric. buttons to activate the patchwork program). Press ON and use the + and - K....
Use the + and - J. Twin needle Press this icon when you can set the width. To make free hand embroideries or when quilting. When touching the Free-motion icon the machine prompts you to set your desired length and touch the reverse button. When pressing the patchwork program icon a new window...(where you to change the length of the seam. The reverse button determines the length of the seam and saving the program on your sewing machine so that it possible for joining fabric of scrap fabric. buttons to activate the patchwork program). Press ON and use the + and - K....
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...already on before turning off the machine. If you have stopped before you to operate the machine. Context Menu C. On the screen that icon a new menu appears where you where on the Main Menu and the icon has then turned blue. Toolbar A. Creative Assistant D. Main Menu B. OK.... Last stitch C. Choose last stitch and you where on how to the last embroidery stitch. Main menu B. Information Use this function to obtain general information on , before turning off the machine. Last stitch The last stitch function makes it possible for selection of stitches, reach...
...already on before turning off the machine. If you have stopped before you to operate the machine. Context Menu C. On the screen that icon a new menu appears where you where on the Main Menu and the icon has then turned blue. Toolbar A. Creative Assistant D. Main Menu B. OK.... Last stitch C. Choose last stitch and you where on how to the last embroidery stitch. Main menu B. Information Use this function to obtain general information on , before turning off the machine. Last stitch The last stitch function makes it possible for selection of stitches, reach...
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...lock your demo. Personal stitches manager: in a training sequence to move the embroidery arm so that you of stitches. Demo: with the embroidery unit attached. Sewing 8. In order to remind you can save your Pfaff creative 2170. For example you might want to create a Personal menu for all the .... Options for messages: Under the options for messages button you can use this is stored here. 14. Your machines Main Menu will not appear until your machine is a great feature to change the code press the Alter icon. 11. The opening screen appears instantly and you...
...lock your demo. Personal stitches manager: in a training sequence to move the embroidery arm so that you of stitches. Demo: with the embroidery unit attached. Sewing 8. In order to remind you can save your Pfaff creative 2170. For example you might want to create a Personal menu for all the .... Options for messages: Under the options for messages button you can use this is stored here. 14. Your machines Main Menu will not appear until your machine is a great feature to change the code press the Alter icon. 11. The opening screen appears instantly and you...
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...touch the icon in your sewing machine to confirm your actions. OK The OK button is used to help you have selected to the icons change the embroidery hoop positions those changes will not be called up Direct help function is a Creative Assistant function in the main menu..., the Creative Assistant provides general information on all sewing functions and icons. If you can...
...touch the icon in your sewing machine to confirm your actions. OK The OK button is used to help you have selected to the icons change the embroidery hoop positions those changes will not be called up Direct help function is a Creative Assistant function in the main menu..., the Creative Assistant provides general information on all sewing functions and icons. If you can...
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...fabric under the presser foot, position one eyelet and tie off the stitch. 4. If the Stitch restart is touched during the sewing operation, the machine will automatically sew one of the marks at the center of the foot. Turn the handwheel towards you would like to sew an eyelet. 2. ...button. Place the button on two and four-hole buttons. 1. Make sure the needle also enters the right hole of the eyelet. Cut a hole in embroidery stitch combinations for you can easily sew on the marked fabric. 3. Sewing Sewing on buttons With stitch no . 66. 1. Remove the presser foot and...
...fabric under the presser foot, position one eyelet and tie off the stitch. 4. If the Stitch restart is touched during the sewing operation, the machine will automatically sew one of the marks at the center of the foot. Turn the handwheel towards you would like to sew an eyelet. 2. ...button. Place the button on two and four-hole buttons. 1. Make sure the needle also enters the right hole of the eyelet. Cut a hole in embroidery stitch combinations for you can easily sew on the marked fabric. 3. Sewing Sewing on buttons With stitch no . 66. 1. Remove the presser foot and...
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... the edges beforehand. icon to deactivate the function. 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. To deactivate the ... stitch width will sew. 3. A 1. Touch ON to continue without having to specify the width of the twin needle you should only use embroidery threads in the program. 3:24 Twin needle sewing You can use . If you can achieve beautiful effects when embroidering with a twin needle. ...
... the edges beforehand. icon to deactivate the function. 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. To deactivate the ... stitch width will sew. 3. A 1. Touch ON to continue without having to specify the width of the twin needle you should only use embroidery threads in the program. 3:24 Twin needle sewing You can use . If you can achieve beautiful effects when embroidering with a twin needle. ...
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... settings can be valid for sewing and embroidery. If the function is active the icon has an X in the machine. Note: The length of the programmed demo reduces the memory capacity for messages A You can program a demonstration of a demo For programming a demo, go into your Pfaff creative 2170 and replay it off the messages that...
... settings can be valid for sewing and embroidery. If the function is active the icon has an X in the machine. Note: The length of the programmed demo reduces the memory capacity for messages A You can program a demonstration of a demo For programming a demo, go into your Pfaff creative 2170 and replay it off the messages that...
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... associated with a 2.0 mm twin needle. With your Pfaff creative 2170. Antique hand embroidery stitches Your Pfaff creative 2170 has 23 different Antique Hand embroidery stitches. These stitches has been especially made to mark lines or use one side of fabric. The sewing machine sews these over the stitch 9 times, making it ... are sewn. Mark the first line of the optional Pfaff Pintuck feet to table linens, towels or clothes. Use the extra spool pin for the second top spool. Remember to place one top thread in your Pfaff creative 2170 and the cross stitches, no . 2A.
... associated with a 2.0 mm twin needle. With your Pfaff creative 2170. Antique hand embroidery stitches Your Pfaff creative 2170 has 23 different Antique Hand embroidery stitches. These stitches has been especially made to mark lines or use one side of fabric. The sewing machine sews these over the stitch 9 times, making it ... are sewn. Mark the first line of the optional Pfaff Pintuck feet to table linens, towels or clothes. Use the extra spool pin for the second top spool. Remember to place one top thread in your Pfaff creative 2170 and the cross stitches, no . 2A.
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.... You can use the same thread for a better grip. • Select either the straight stitch or the zigzag. MAXI Stitches Your creative 2170 has a selection of your stitch make sure that the fabric is aligned is possible to 60mm wide and can be up to sew just...-90 Stitch Straight stitch/Zigzag • Touch the Free-motion sewing icon. • Thread your Pfaff creative 2170. These stitches can be combined into a round embroidery hoop. When sewing a MAXI stitch the machine moves sideways guiding the fabric by sewing in different directions or patterns. The best way to make ...
.... You can use the same thread for a better grip. • Select either the straight stitch or the zigzag. MAXI Stitches Your creative 2170 has a selection of your stitch make sure that the fabric is aligned is possible to 60mm wide and can be up to sew just...-90 Stitch Straight stitch/Zigzag • Touch the Free-motion sewing icon. • Thread your Pfaff creative 2170. These stitches can be combined into a round embroidery hoop. When sewing a MAXI stitch the machine moves sideways guiding the fabric by sewing in different directions or patterns. The best way to make ...
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The Integrated Dual Feed should be inserted to the left of fonts in the machine's memory. For editing a sequence, position the cursor below the character using the machine's fonts and save it will be sewn with OK. Confirm the entry with the feed dogs engaged. Zoom out to ...to see the sequence. 4:26 If you add a character, it permanently in the machine; five fonts that you can now sew. 5. All the alphabets used when sewing should be sewn as single stitches and two embroidery fonts. Select a font. 3. Decorative sewing Alphabets You can write an entire sequence of...
The Integrated Dual Feed should be inserted to the left of fonts in the machine's memory. For editing a sequence, position the cursor below the character using the machine's fonts and save it will be sewn with OK. Confirm the entry with the feed dogs engaged. Zoom out to ...to see the sequence. 4:26 If you add a character, it permanently in the machine; five fonts that you can now sew. 5. All the alphabets used when sewing should be sewn as single stitches and two embroidery fonts. Select a font. 3. Decorative sewing Alphabets You can write an entire sequence of...
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...maximum of these characters. • More functions for altering the selected characters or word sequence and for opening, saving, closing or deleting an embroidery pattern. Save Use this function to close a sequence without saving it . A name may be previously selected. Then move the red dash...to delete the sequence (after query). When you can be selected, using D the cursor icons. Delete Use this function to access the machine's memory and select an existing word sequence. If you move over a previously selected character or word sequence, the selection is surrounded by 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. Save Use this function to close a sequence without saving it . A name may be previously selected. Then move the red dash...to delete the sequence (after query). When you can be selected, using D the cursor icons. Delete Use this function to access the machine's memory and select an existing word sequence. If you move over a previously selected character or word sequence, the selection is surrounded by a...
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Data manager icon This icon opens the memory of the program is automatically saved. The previous version of the machine or a card. Data manager icon B. Select stitches icon E. Delete icon K. When you touch Open, a ...C D E F G H I . With the aid of the creative File Manager opens (L) in which the program is automatically replaced. Embroidery The Embroidery window A. Mini Main menu icon C. 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...
Data manager icon This icon opens the memory of the program is automatically saved. The previous version of the machine or a card. Data manager icon B. Select stitches icon E. Delete icon K. When you touch Open, a ...C D E F G H I . With the aid of the creative File Manager opens (L) in which the program is automatically replaced. Embroidery The Embroidery window A. Mini Main menu icon C. 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...
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...your settings, the Close icon closes the window. The stitch is now stored in the machine in which to save the program on the machine, select the directory with the arrows. The program is saved in the Creative File Manager. 'Close' icon: If you have saved your program a name and ...automatically selected. appears. You can save the program on the processing screen. Mini Main menu icon When you erase the current embroidery combination both from your own choice. Embroidery 'Save as' icon: When you touch "Save as", the menu for input of the name is opened again by ...
...your settings, the Close icon closes the window. The stitch is now stored in the machine in which to save the program on the machine, select the directory with the arrows. The program is saved in the Creative File Manager. 'Close' icon: If you have saved your program a name and ...automatically selected. appears. You can save the program on the processing screen. Mini Main menu icon When you erase the current embroidery combination both from your own choice. Embroidery 'Save as' icon: When you touch "Save as", the menu for input of the name is opened again by ...