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... 2:8 Changing the needle 2:9 Lowering feed dogs 2:9 Changing the presser foot 2.9 %XWWRQVIRUquilt expression™ 4.2 2:11 %XWWRQVIRUexpression™ 3.2 2:13 6HWWLQJVPHQX 2:15 3 Sewing 3:1 6HZLQJPRGHRYHUYLHZ 3:2 6HOHFWDVWLWFK 3:2 ...6HZLQJUHFRPPHQGDWLRQV 3:2 6WLWFKDGMXVWPHQWV 3:3 Mirroring 3:4 Tie-off options 3:4 Tapering program 3:5 6SHHGFRQWURO 3:5 Personal stitches 3:6 6HZLQJWHFKQLTXHV 3:7 +DQGORRNTXLOWLQJ ...
... 2:8 Changing the needle 2:9 Lowering feed dogs 2:9 Changing the presser foot 2.9 %XWWRQVIRUquilt expression™ 4.2 2:11 %XWWRQVIRUexpression™ 3.2 2:13 6HWWLQJVPHQX 2:15 3 Sewing 3:1 6HZLQJPRGHRYHUYLHZ 3:2 6HOHFWDVWLWFK 3:2 ...6HZLQJUHFRPPHQGDWLRQV 3:2 6WLWFKDGMXVWPHQWV 3:3 Mirroring 3:4 Tie-off options 3:4 Tapering program 3:5 6SHHGFRQWURO 3:5 Personal stitches 3:6 6HZLQJWHFKQLTXHV 3:7 +DQGORRNTXLOWLQJ ...
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... µTXLOWLQJIRRWZLWK,'7Œ 7KLVIRRWLVSHUIHFWIRUSLHFLQJDQGSDWFKZRUNHVSHFLDOO\ZKHQXVHGLQFRQMXQFWLRQZLWK the straight stitch needle plate. Tighten the screw. The red guide on the foot guides the fabric. Manual buttonhole foot 5M This foot is used for... Presser feet 6WDQGDUGSUHVVHUIRRW$ZLWK,'7Œ DWWDFKHGRQWKHPDFKLQHXSRQGHOLYHU\ This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm. )DQF\VWLWFKIRRW$ZLWK,'7Œ 7KLVIRRWLVXVHGIRUGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFKHV7KHJURRYHRQWKH...
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... one step. 1:9 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 20 - Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 52 (4.2) / 43 (3.2). Single stitch used with reinforced edge. 23 - For basting projects together. Introduction Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name 4.2 3.2 1 1 Straight stitch 2 2 Stretch triple straight stitch Description For seaming and topstitching. You determine the length of...
... one step. 1:9 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 20 - Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 52 (4.2) / 43 (3.2). Single stitch used with reinforced edge. 23 - For basting projects together. Introduction Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name 4.2 3.2 1 1 Straight stitch 2 2 Stretch triple straight stitch Description For seaming and topstitching. You determine the length of...
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... fabrics in one step and reinforce. 28 - Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 27 - Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 41 - Also for pillowcases. 34 29 Rounded buttonhole with pointed tack Buttonhole for garments. 35 30 Rounded... or tacking. 45 37 Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. 1:10 46 38 Programmable darning stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric. 47 39 Programmable reinforced darning stitch Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric. Heirloom round buttonhole with lengthwise tack Tailors buttonhole for ...
... fabrics in one step and reinforce. 28 - Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 27 - Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 41 - Also for pillowcases. 34 29 Rounded buttonhole with pointed tack Buttonhole for garments. 35 30 Rounded... or tacking. 45 37 Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. 1:10 46 38 Programmable darning stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric. 47 39 Programmable reinforced darning stitch Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric. Heirloom round buttonhole with lengthwise tack Tailors buttonhole for ...
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...130 131 132 133 134 135 136 3.2 95 96 97 - 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Decorative stitches Stitch 4.2 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158...156 157 158 159 - 160 161 162 163 164 - 165 166 - 167 168 - 169 170 * This stitch makes a more decorative tie-off than stitch 1. 1:11 Stitch 4.2 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 ...98 3.2 61 62 - - 63 - 64 65 66 - 67 - 68 69 - 70 71 72 73 - - - 74 Needle art stitches Stitch 4.2 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 3.2 ...
...130 131 132 133 134 135 136 3.2 95 96 97 - 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Decorative stitches Stitch 4.2 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158...156 157 158 159 - 160 161 162 163 164 - 165 166 - 167 168 - 169 170 * This stitch makes a more decorative tie-off than stitch 1. 1:11 Stitch 4.2 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 ...98 3.2 61 62 - - 63 - 64 65 66 - 67 - 68 69 - 70 71 72 73 - - - 74 Needle art stitches Stitch 4.2 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 3.2 ...
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Alphabets Comic (3.2 & 4.2) Cyrillic (3.2 & 4.2*) Outline (4.2**) * Only in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. ** Not included in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. 1:12 Introduction Stitch 4.2 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 3.2 171 172 ...173 174 - 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 Stitch...
Alphabets Comic (3.2 & 4.2) Cyrillic (3.2 & 4.2*) Outline (4.2**) * Only in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. ** Not included in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. 1:12 Introduction Stitch 4.2 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 3.2 171 172 ...173 174 - 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 Stitch...
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...QRWPRGLI\WKHSOXJLQDQ\ZD\ 2:2 C A B The styrofoam is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Connect to use the machine. 2. Note: Your PFAFF® ExpressionŒ sewing machine is for packing purposes only and should be removed. Preparations Unpacking 3ODFHWKHER[...WKLVSOXJLVLQWHQGHGWRÀWLQD polarized outlet only one way. Lay the cord in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. Note: Styrofoam left in the slot on the bottom right side of foot control). 1. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can ...
...QRWPRGLI\WKHSOXJLQDQ\ZD\ 2:2 C A B The styrofoam is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Connect to use the machine. 2. Note: Your PFAFF® ExpressionŒ sewing machine is for packing purposes only and should be removed. Preparations Unpacking 3ODFHWKHER[...WKLVSOXJLVLQWHQGHGWRÀWLQD polarized outlet only one way. Lay the cord in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. Note: Styrofoam left in the slot on the bottom right side of foot control). 1. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can ...
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Electronic knee-lift (4.2)
Electronic knee-lift (4.2)
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Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.2 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 Preparations 1 2 OK 3 4 5 6 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Needle stop up/down with indicator (1) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down SRVLWLRQDQGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRW height.
Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.2 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 Preparations 1 2 OK 3 4 5 6 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Needle stop up/down with indicator (1) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down SRVLWLRQDQGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRW height.
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...machine without using the foot control. Function 2 (19) The F2 button is also used to repeat buttonholes and to load a personal stitch or VHTXHQFH Save personal stitch or sequence (25) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRVDYHDVWLWFKRUVHTXHQFHWRWKH PDFKLQH·VPHPRU\ Clear (26) )RUGHOHWLQJ...(27) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRHQWHUVHTXHQFLQJ 2:11 buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for satin stitches. It is used to change the stitch position. The wheel has up and down and pivot toggle (10) Lower the presser foot completely. Mirror end to end (...
...machine without using the foot control. Function 2 (19) The F2 button is also used to repeat buttonholes and to load a personal stitch or VHTXHQFH Save personal stitch or sequence (25) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRVDYHDVWLWFKRUVHTXHQFHWRWKH PDFKLQH·VPHPRU\ Clear (26) )RUGHOHWLQJ...(27) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRHQWHUVHTXHQFLQJ 2:11 buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for satin stitches. It is used to change the stitch position. The wheel has up and down and pivot toggle (10) Lower the presser foot completely. Mirror end to end (...
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Needle stop up/down with indicator (2) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down position. Preparations Buttons for expression™ 3.2 2349 11 10 12 13 14 1 4 3 2 1 8 5 6 7 OK 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Thread tension dial (1) ,IQHHGHGDGMXVWWKHWRSWKUHDGWHQVLRQXVLQJWKH markings on the tension dial.
Needle stop up/down with indicator (2) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down position. Preparations Buttons for expression™ 3.2 2349 11 10 12 13 14 1 4 3 2 1 8 5 6 7 OK 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Thread tension dial (1) ,IQHHGHGDGMXVWWKHWRSWKUHDGWHQVLRQXVLQJWKH markings on the tension dial.
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... The F2 button is also used to change the density for machine settings. Mirror side to side (19) For mirroring stitches side to load a personal stitch or VHTXHQFH Save personal stitch or sequence (21) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRVDYHDVWLWFKRUVHTXHQFHWRWKH PDFKLQH·VPHPRU\ Clear (22) ...+ and - Function 1 (15) The F1 button is used to repeat buttonholes and to set the tapering program. Preparations Stitch width or stitch positioning (10) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the + and - Use the + and buttons to set the tie-off options and LQVHTXHQFLQJLWLV...
... The F2 button is also used to change the density for machine settings. Mirror side to side (19) For mirroring stitches side to load a personal stitch or VHTXHQFH Save personal stitch or sequence (21) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRVDYHDVWLWFKRUVHTXHQFHWRWKH PDFKLQH·VPHPRU\ Clear (22) ...+ and - Function 1 (15) The F1 button is used to repeat buttonholes and to set the tapering program. Preparations Stitch width or stitch positioning (10) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the + and - Use the + and buttons to set the tie-off options and LQVHTXHQFLQJLWLV...
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... box will be dashed. No icon means that the setting will be kept until you that the setting will be kept until you select another stitch. There are two icons which are shown next to some RIWKHVHWWLQJDOWHUQDWLYHV This icon shows you GHDFWLYDWHLW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQ...
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...SUHVVHUIRRW$/RZHUWKHIHHG dogs. The open toe free-motion foot is optional and can also be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. The sensormatic free-motion icon will be shown instead of the presser foot recommendation. $SRSXSZLOOLQIRUP\RXWKDW...IRRWSUHVVXUH7RLPSURYHWKHUHVXOWZKHQXVLQJ VSHFLDOW\WHFKQLTXHVDGMXVWWKHSUHVVXUH Use the left and right arrow buttons on the stitch plate while the stitch is activated, since the needle might damage the presser foot. The fabric must still move freely under the presser foot. Preparations Spring...
...SUHVVHUIRRW$/RZHUWKHIHHG dogs. The open toe free-motion foot is optional and can also be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. The sensormatic free-motion icon will be shown instead of the presser foot recommendation. $SRSXSZLOOLQIRUP\RXWKDW...IRRWSUHVVXUH7RLPSURYHWKHUHVXOWZKHQXVLQJ VSHFLDOW\WHFKQLTXHVDGMXVWWKHSUHVVXUH Use the left and right arrow buttons on the stitch plate while the stitch is activated, since the needle might damage the presser foot. The fabric must still move freely under the presser foot. Preparations Spring...
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Stitch adjustments
Stitch adjustments
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... It becomes wider until the width is reached. 6HZ\RXUGHVLUHGOHQJWKDQGSUHVVWKHUHYHUVH button. The width is reduced until the selected stitch width is 0 mm. Long press the speed button to open the tapering program view for either beginning or end WDSHULQJ6HOHFWWKHDQJOH\RX...select beginning or end tapering. 3UHVV2.WRWXUQWKHVHWWLQJRQRURII /RQJSUHVV2.WRRSHQDYLHZZLWKGLIIHUHQW angle choices for a stitch that will show you if beginning RUHQGWDSHULQJDUHDFWLYDWHG :KHQWDSHULQJLVDFWLYDWHGDWERWKWKH beginning and at the end and ...
... It becomes wider until the width is reached. 6HZ\RXUGHVLUHGOHQJWKDQGSUHVVWKHUHYHUVH button. The width is reduced until the selected stitch width is 0 mm. Long press the speed button to open the tapering program view for either beginning or end WDSHULQJ6HOHFWWKHDQJOH\RX...select beginning or end tapering. 3UHVV2.WRWXUQWKHVHWWLQJRQRURII /RQJSUHVV2.WRRSHQDYLHZZLWKGLIIHUHQW angle choices for a stitch that will show you if beginning RUHQGWDSHULQJDUHDFWLYDWHG :KHQWDSHULQJLVDFWLYDWHGDWERWKWKH beginning and at the end and ...
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A pop-up with the arrow EXWWRQVRQWKHZKHHO&RQÀUPE\SUHVVLQJ2. 2. Load your personal stitches by pressing the load button. Load personal stitch 1. Sewing Personal stitches Save personal stitch 6DYH\RXUSHUVRQDOVWLWFKHVLQ\RXUPDFKLQH E\SUHVVLQJWKHVDYHEXWWRQ7KLVZLOORSHQ WKHVDYHSHUVRQDOVWLWFKRU...2. 3:6 This will be saved. The number of this when you try to be sewn out. Use the arrow buttons to select the stitch you ZLVKWRRYHUZULWHWKHSUHYLRXVO\VDYHGVWLWFK RUVHTXHQFHZLWKWKHQHZRQH6HOHFW\HVRUQR ZLWKWKHDUURZEXWWRQVDQGSUHVV...
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...fabric with stabilizer in the bobbin. 6QDSRQWKHUHFRPPHQGHGIRRWVKRZQLQWKH VHZLQJUHFRPPHQGDWLRQVYLHZ (QJDJHWKH,'7ŒV\VWHP 5. Recommended stitches for a handlook quilt Stitch 4.2 53 54 55 56 57 58 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 3.2 44 45 46 47 48 49 Darning... UHYHUVHEXWWRQWRVHWWKHOHQJWKRIWKHVWLWFK Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Place your bobbin thread. Make a few tests on which fabric, thread and batting that are going to produce the desired effect. When you sew...
...fabric with stabilizer in the bobbin. 6QDSRQWKHUHFRPPHQGHGIRRWVKRZQLQWKH VHZLQJUHFRPPHQGDWLRQVYLHZ (QJDJHWKH,'7ŒV\VWHP 5. Recommended stitches for a handlook quilt Stitch 4.2 53 54 55 56 57 58 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 3.2 44 45 46 47 48 49 Darning... UHYHUVHEXWWRQWRVHWWKHOHQJWKRIWKHVWLWFK Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Place your bobbin thread. Make a few tests on which fabric, thread and batting that are going to produce the desired effect. When you sew...
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...4. motion position. 4. The direction of the fabric with the batting or stabilizer you will use . Test sew on a scrap piece of the stitches being sewn will be B indicated on the graphic display will be in the free- To ensure good results, start by an arrow next to be...in the free-motion position. 'LVHQJDJHWKH,'7ŒV\VWHPDQGORZHUWKHIHHG dogs. $WWDFKWKHIUHHPRWLRQGDUQLQJIRRWDQGVHOHFWD stitch. 7RHQJDJHWKHIUHHPRWLRQSRVLWLRQPRYHWKH SUHVVHUIRRWOLIWXSDQGSXVKWKHVZLWFK $ RQWKH underside of the fabric with the ...
...4. motion position. 4. The direction of the fabric with the batting or stabilizer you will use . Test sew on a scrap piece of the stitches being sewn will be B indicated on the graphic display will be in the free- To ensure good results, start by an arrow next to be...in the free-motion position. 'LVHQJDJHWKH,'7ŒV\VWHPDQGORZHUWKHIHHG dogs. $WWDFKWKHIUHHPRWLRQGDUQLQJIRRWDQGVHOHFWD stitch. 7RHQJDJHWKHIUHHPRWLRQSRVLWLRQPRYHWKH SUHVVHUIRRWOLIWXSDQGSXVKWKHVZLWFK $ RQWKH underside of the fabric with the ...
