Brochure
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... with swipe, pinch and zoom functions Over 25 Features Exclusive to the PFAFF® creative icon™ Model Including**: • Custom Graphical User Interface specific to the model • PFAFF® creative icon™ Help Center with tutorials, techniques, Quick Start guide, and User...• Includes Square Hoop 4.27in x 4.27in (120mm x 120mm) • Includes 26 custom accessories • Bobbin winding through needle • Significantly increased storage space in accessory tray • Rubberized storage insert tray • Redesigned Knee Lift for straight stitch plate • ...
... with swipe, pinch and zoom functions Over 25 Features Exclusive to the PFAFF® creative icon™ Model Including**: • Custom Graphical User Interface specific to the model • PFAFF® creative icon™ Help Center with tutorials, techniques, Quick Start guide, and User...• Includes Square Hoop 4.27in x 4.27in (120mm x 120mm) • Includes 26 custom accessories • Bobbin winding through needle • Significantly increased storage space in accessory tray • Rubberized storage insert tray • Redesigned Knee Lift for straight stitch plate • ...
Features and Benefits
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... like metallic. Smart, Computerized Interface ONLY A brand new, specially designed Graphical User FROM PFAFF Interface, loaded with custom compartments for all included accessories makes all of the fabric. ActivStitch™ Technology O N LY FROM With three patents, this revolutionary technology PFAFF delivers precise, gorgeous embroidery even when using the optional Grand Dream Hoop. 30... BE S T Largest included, optional embroidery area at IN CLASS 14.11in x 10.2in (360mm x 260mm). The screen is even room for more versatility for more creativity.
... like metallic. Smart, Computerized Interface ONLY A brand new, specially designed Graphical User FROM PFAFF Interface, loaded with custom compartments for all included accessories makes all of the fabric. ActivStitch™ Technology O N LY FROM With three patents, this revolutionary technology PFAFF delivers precise, gorgeous embroidery even when using the optional Grand Dream Hoop. 30... BE S T Largest included, optional embroidery area at IN CLASS 14.11in x 10.2in (360mm x 260mm). The screen is even room for more versatility for more creativity.
User Guide
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... Needle Information 33 2 Introduction 11 Machine Overview 11 Front 11 Needle Area 12 Right Side 12 Rear 12 Top 13 Accessory Tray 13 Storing a Needle Plate 14 Changing the Needle 34 Threading 35 Threading the Upper Thread 35 Automatic Needle Threader ...Accessories 18 4 Embroidery Preparations 50 Included Accessories 18 Embroidery Unit 50 Included Hoops 18 Embroidery Hoop Overview 50 Presser Feet 19 Dynamic Spring Foot 6D 50 Stitch Overview 21 Utility Stitches 21 Stitch Menu Overview 25 Alphabets 25 Straight Stitch Needle Plate 51 Designs 51 creative icon...
... Needle Information 33 2 Introduction 11 Machine Overview 11 Front 11 Needle Area 12 Right Side 12 Rear 12 Top 13 Accessory Tray 13 Storing a Needle Plate 14 Changing the Needle 34 Threading 35 Threading the Upper Thread 35 Automatic Needle Threader ...Accessories 18 4 Embroidery Preparations 50 Included Accessories 18 Embroidery Unit 50 Included Hoops 18 Embroidery Hoop Overview 50 Presser Feet 19 Dynamic Spring Foot 6D 50 Stitch Overview 21 Utility Stitches 21 Stitch Menu Overview 25 Alphabets 25 Straight Stitch Needle Plate 51 Designs 51 creative icon...
User Guide
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... and Cleaning the Bobbin Area 204 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 204 Replacing the Needle Plate 205 Troubleshooting 205 Service 208 Non-Original Parts and Accessories 209 Technical specification 209 17 IMPORTANT 210 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 210 DANGER -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 210 WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK...
... and Cleaning the Bobbin Area 204 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 204 Replacing the Needle Plate 205 Troubleshooting 205 Service 208 Non-Original Parts and Accessories 209 Technical specification 209 17 IMPORTANT 210 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 210 DANGER -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 210 WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK...
User Guide
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Presser foot bar 5. IDT™ 6. Presser foot ankle 7. ON/OFF switch, sockets for power cord and foot control. See Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control, page 26. 3 4 5 Rear 1. Handle 2. Speed control lever 2 5. Accessory socket 3. Embroidery unit socket 12 4 5 6 7 1 1 2 3 4 Introduction Needle Area 1. Automatic needle threader, see Using the Automatic Needle Threader, page 38 2. Built-in USB ports 4. Needle thread guide 1 4. Speaker 3. Needle bar with needle clamp screw 3. Handwheel 2. Presser foot 2 3 Right Side 1. Free arm 4.
Presser foot bar 5. IDT™ 6. Presser foot ankle 7. ON/OFF switch, sockets for power cord and foot control. See Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control, page 26. 3 4 5 Rear 1. Handle 2. Speed control lever 2 5. Accessory socket 3. Embroidery unit socket 12 4 5 6 7 1 1 2 3 4 Introduction Needle Area 1. Automatic needle threader, see Using the Automatic Needle Threader, page 38 2. Built-in USB ports 4. Needle thread guide 1 4. Speaker 3. Needle bar with needle clamp screw 3. Handwheel 2. Presser foot 2 3 Right Side 1. Free arm 4.
User Guide
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...; Thread take-up lever 2. Pre-tension thread guide 7. Main spool pin 8. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding Introduction Accessory Tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for presser feet 4. Spaces for needles and other... and one in the tray so they are easily accessible. 1. Spaces for needle plate 3. Bobbin winder Note: The machine is delivered with hole for accessories 2. Space for bobbins 5. These should all be removed before sewing) 1 2 3 5 6 4 13 Space for 5M Manual Buttonhole Foot 6. Safety catch (...
...; Thread take-up lever 2. Pre-tension thread guide 7. Main spool pin 8. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding Introduction Accessory Tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for presser feet 4. Spaces for needles and other... and one in the tray so they are easily accessible. 1. Spaces for needle plate 3. Bobbin winder Note: The machine is delivered with hole for accessories 2. Space for bobbins 5. These should all be removed before sewing) 1 2 3 5 6 4 13 Space for 5M Manual Buttonhole Foot 6. Safety catch (...
User Guide
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... plate into spring on the right side (A), push it down (B) so that the needle plate snaps into the hole by A the left side of your accessory tray. 1. Embroidery unit release button (underside) 2. Embroidery hoop attachment 4. Storing a Needle Plate Store the needle plate not in use in the bottom of the plate...
... plate into spring on the right side (A), push it down (B) so that the needle plate snaps into the hole by A the left side of your accessory tray. 1. Embroidery unit release button (underside) 2. Embroidery hoop attachment 4. Storing a Needle Plate Store the needle plate not in use in the bottom of the plate...
User Guide
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... foot down and pivot button. Touch presser foot down and pivot 3. To prevent damage to the automatic needle threader, needle, presser foot or other attached accessories, read the instructions carefully on how to use the automatic needle threader before starting to embroidery position. When the stitch or stitch sequence is lowered...
... foot down and pivot button. Touch presser foot down and pivot 3. To prevent damage to the automatic needle threader, needle, presser foot or other attached accessories, read the instructions carefully on how to use the automatic needle threader before starting to embroidery position. When the stitch or stitch sequence is lowered...
User Guide
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... you stop down when you touch the button. Tapping the foot control does not change the set the position of the stitch. Some optional accessories are attached in the two small circular holes in these holes as you keep the button pressed. The needle will remember any special settings you... made. Tip: You can also use the cut function when an accessory is lit, the function can be turned off stitches and stops automatically. Introduction 16 Start/Stop Touch the start/stop button to start to go...
... you stop down when you touch the button. Tapping the foot control does not change the set the position of the stitch. Some optional accessories are attached in the two small circular holes in these holes as you keep the button pressed. The needle will remember any special settings you... made. Tip: You can also use the cut function when an accessory is lit, the function can be turned off stitches and stops automatically. Introduction 16 Start/Stop Touch the start/stop button to start to go...
User Guide
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... bag with packing insert for straight stitch left (black) 14. Straight Stitch Needle Plate 16. Thread net (4) 2. Knee lift 15. creative™ Elite Hoop (260x200) 3. creative™ Supreme Hoop (360x260) 2. Accessories Included Accessories 1. Seam ripper 4. creative™120 Square Hoop (120x120) 1 7 12 15 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 8 11 13 14 16 Introduction 18 Large ...; Complimentary software (PC) to presser foot ankle) 7. Bobbin case for embroidery unit • Foot control • Power cord • Needles • creative icon™ sampler book Included Hoops 1.
... bag with packing insert for straight stitch left (black) 14. Straight Stitch Needle Plate 16. Thread net (4) 2. Knee lift 15. creative™ Elite Hoop (260x200) 3. creative™ Supreme Hoop (360x260) 2. Accessories Included Accessories 1. Seam ripper 4. creative™120 Square Hoop (120x120) 1 7 12 15 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 8 11 13 14 16 Introduction 18 Large ...; Complimentary software (PC) to presser foot ankle) 7. Bobbin case for embroidery unit • Foot control • Power cord • Needles • creative icon™ sampler book Included Hoops 1.
User Guide
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Note: Your creative icon™ machine is designed for the first time, be sure to remove the shipping brace (A) on the bottom right side of the machine. A Preparations Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control Among the accessories you will find the power cord and the foot control. Note: Before plugging in a polarized outlet...
Note: Your creative icon™ machine is designed for the first time, be sure to remove the shipping brace (A) on the bottom right side of the machine. A Preparations Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control Among the accessories you will find the power cord and the foot control. Note: Before plugging in a polarized outlet...
User Guide
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... the soft cover. USB Ports Your machine has two USB ports for connecting USB devices such as a memory stick. Place the foot control in the accessory tray. USB plugs can only be stored in file manager is only active when a device is connected to a machine USB port. Note: Make sure that... time can be inserted one way - Press the ON/OFF switch to the machine around the free arm. 5. Place all accessories in the space above the free arm. 6. Tip: The user's guide and power cord can damage the files on the screen or while the file...
... the soft cover. USB Ports Your machine has two USB ports for connecting USB devices such as a memory stick. Place the foot control in the accessory tray. USB plugs can only be stored in file manager is only active when a device is connected to a machine USB port. Note: Make sure that... time can be inserted one way - Press the ON/OFF switch to the machine around the free arm. 5. Place all accessories in the space above the free arm. 6. Tip: The user's guide and power cord can damage the files on the screen or while the file...
User Guide
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... password to the front and pull down quickly. Free Arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. Manual Thread Cutter There are three manual thread cutters on your network is on the left . The... . Getting Started with WiFi Touch the WiFi button in user's guide. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the left side of available networks. The first one is close to the bobbin area for .... The thread can adjust the brightness of the screen. WiFi icon mySewnet™ cloud icon Preparations 28 If you will be cut from the back to connect.
... password to the front and pull down quickly. Free Arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. Manual Thread Cutter There are three manual thread cutters on your network is on the left . The... . Getting Started with WiFi Touch the WiFi button in user's guide. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the left side of available networks. The first one is close to the bobbin area for .... The thread can adjust the brightness of the screen. WiFi icon mySewnet™ cloud icon Preparations 28 If you will be cut from the back to connect.
User Guide
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...touching a button. If this happens, the needle will rise again when threading is designed to the needle threader and/or optional accessory we recommend using the automatic needle threader before using the automatic needle threader again or thread the needle manually. Try using the... it between the discs (B) until it "clicks" into the needle clamp before attaching the accessory or thread the needle manually. 38 Pull the thread up all optional accessories available for your creative icon™ machine. The automatic needle threader cannot be used with needles size 65 or smaller,...
...touching a button. If this happens, the needle will rise again when threading is designed to the needle threader and/or optional accessory we recommend using the automatic needle threader before using the automatic needle threader again or thread the needle manually. Try using the... it between the discs (B) until it "clicks" into the needle clamp before attaching the accessory or thread the needle manually. 38 Pull the thread up all optional accessories available for your creative icon™ machine. The automatic needle threader cannot be used with needles size 65 or smaller,...
User Guide
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... holder. Attaching the Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot 1. Preparations Changing the Presser Foot Remove Presser Foot Press the presser foot downwards until the foot snaps into the accessory socket at the back of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder when lowered.
... holder. Attaching the Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot 1. Preparations Changing the Presser Foot Remove Presser Foot Press the presser foot downwards until the foot snaps into the accessory socket at the back of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder when lowered.
User Guide
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... Straight Stitch Needle Plate is not compatible with the Straight Stitch Needle Plate, such as quilt piecing. Note: When changing the needle plate, clean any accessory that is recommended for certain techniques in the Straight Stitch Needle Plate supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from...
... Straight Stitch Needle Plate is not compatible with the Straight Stitch Needle Plate, such as quilt piecing. Note: When changing the needle plate, clean any accessory that is recommended for certain techniques in the Straight Stitch Needle Plate supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from...
User Guide
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.... To store the embroidery unit in embroidery mode or when you switch to embroidery mode, a pop-up message tells you to park position. Slide the accessory tray off , turn it . 3. The machine will calibrate and the embroidery arm will move the embroidery arm to clear the embroidery arm and remove the...
.... To store the embroidery unit in embroidery mode or when you switch to embroidery mode, a pop-up message tells you to park position. Slide the accessory tray off , turn it . 3. The machine will calibrate and the embroidery arm will move the embroidery arm to clear the embroidery arm and remove the...
User Guide
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...technology in white colored check boxes 2. When using thread tension, the tension discs will keep this setting selected except when using specific accessories or special techniques that do not support thread metering. Default Settings: Settings made in Default Settings will be reset at the start ... situations: • When stopping with the needle in the Temporary Settings to switch to default. When turning your creative icon™ machine. Just swipe between the tabs and make settings for adjusting thread metering/thread tension , will be reset to thread tension....
...technology in white colored check boxes 2. When using thread tension, the tension discs will keep this setting selected except when using specific accessories or special techniques that do not support thread metering. Default Settings: Settings made in Default Settings will be reset at the start ... situations: • When stopping with the needle in the Temporary Settings to switch to default. When turning your creative icon™ machine. Just swipe between the tabs and make settings for adjusting thread metering/thread tension , will be reset to thread tension....
User Guide
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...temporary option instead. Free-Motion Options Choose between three Free-Motion Options; Needle Stop Position When Up is selected your machine stops with accessories that you do not allow the use of the FreeMotion Options is recommended that do not need to the automatic thread cutter knife ... twin needle to Stitch Width Safety or select the size of breaking a needle when sewing with the needle up. touch the FreeMotion icon in the Default Settings; The higher the number the more information see the description in the FreeMotion Options in stitches and sequences. •...
...temporary option instead. Free-Motion Options Choose between three Free-Motion Options; Needle Stop Position When Up is selected your machine stops with accessories that you do not allow the use of the FreeMotion Options is recommended that do not need to the automatic thread cutter knife ... twin needle to Stitch Width Safety or select the size of breaking a needle when sewing with the needle up. touch the FreeMotion icon in the Default Settings; The higher the number the more information see the description in the FreeMotion Options in stitches and sequences. •...
User Guide
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... in Default Settings will change your creative icon™ machine. The twin needle setting will automatically choose the best way to activate the twin needle setting when embroidering with a twin needle. When using thread tension, the tension discs will keep this setting selected except when using specific accessories or special techniques that do...
... in Default Settings will change your creative icon™ machine. The twin needle setting will automatically choose the best way to activate the twin needle setting when embroidering with a twin needle. When using thread tension, the tension discs will keep this setting selected except when using specific accessories or special techniques that do...