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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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... foot KROGHU7KHµ&VKDSHGµJXLGHVKRXOGEHSRVLWLRQHGDURXQGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWEDU7KHORQJ arm must be used for blindhem stitches. Important: Make sure that the IDT™ is sewn in a suitable length to the button size that has been entered into ...buttonholes. Introduction Presser feet 6WDQGDUGSUHVVHUIRRW$ZLWK,'7DWWDFKHGRQWKHPDFKLQHXSRQGHOLYHU\ This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm. )DQF\VWLWFKIRRW$ZLWK,'7 7KLVIRRWLVXVHGIRUGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFKHV7KHJURRYHRQWKH...
... foot KROGHU7KHµ&VKDSHGµJXLGHVKRXOGEHSRVLWLRQHGDURXQGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWEDU7KHORQJ arm must be used for blindhem stitches. Important: Make sure that the IDT™ is sewn in a suitable length to the button size that has been entered into ...buttonholes. Introduction Presser feet 6WDQGDUGSUHVVHUIRRW$ZLWK,'7DWWDFKHGRQWKHPDFKLQHXSRQGHOLYHU\ This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm. )DQF\VWLWFKIRRW$ZLWK,'7 7KLVIRRWLVXVHGIRUGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFKHV7KHJURRYHRQWKH...
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... fabrics in one step. 1:9 Single stitch used with reinforced edge. 23 - Reinforced seam. Topstitching. 3 3 Straight stitch reverse 4 4 Basting stitch 5 5 Zig Zag stitch Sew continuous reverse. Select from 37 different needle positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 52 (4.2) / 43 (3.2). 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.
... fabrics in one step. 1:9 Single stitch used with reinforced edge. 23 - Reinforced seam. Topstitching. 3 3 Straight stitch reverse 4 4 Basting stitch 5 5 Zig Zag stitch Sew continuous reverse. Select from 37 different needle positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 52 (4.2) / 43 (3.2). 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.
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... 34 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics. 40 - Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 27 - Introduction Stitch Stitch number Name 4.2 3.2 24 22 Overlock Description Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics. 25 23 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one..., patch, hem. 26 24 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce. 28 - Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 41 - Closed overlock blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics. 32 27 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for ...
... 34 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics. 40 - Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 27 - Introduction Stitch Stitch number Name 4.2 3.2 24 22 Overlock Description Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics. 25 23 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one..., patch, hem. 26 24 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce. 28 - Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 41 - Closed overlock blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics. 32 27 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for ...
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...97 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 75... 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 ... - - 131 132 133 134 135 136 - 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 - 147 148 149 150 Stitch 4.2 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208...
...97 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 75... 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 ... - - 131 132 133 134 135 136 - 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 - 147 148 149 150 Stitch 4.2 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208...
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... 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 4.2 232 2331 2341 2351 2361 2372 2383 2394 2405 2415 2426 2436 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 3.2 193 1941... number 820920-096). 6 Requires optional Join and Fold Edging Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820931-096). 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...
... 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 4.2 232 2331 2341 2351 2361 2372 2383 2394 2405 2415 2426 2436 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 3.2 193 1941... number 820920-096). 6 Requires optional Join and Fold Edging Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820931-096). 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...
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... one way. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result. Lay the cord in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. If the plug does not ÀWIXOO\LQWKHRXWOHWUHYHUVHWKHSOXJ,ILWVWLOOGRHV QRWÀWFRQWDFWDTXDOLÀHG... SURSHURXWOHW'RQRWPRGLI\WKHSOXJLQDQ\ZD\ 2:2 C A B The styrofoam is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Note: Your PFAFF® Expression sewing machine is for packing purposes only and should be removed. Connect the foot control cord to the power supply...
... one way. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result. Lay the cord in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. If the plug does not ÀWIXOO\LQWKHRXWOHWUHYHUVHWKHSOXJ,ILWVWLOOGRHV QRWÀWFRQWDFWDTXDOLÀHG... SURSHURXWOHW'RQRWPRGLI\WKHSOXJLQDQ\ZD\ 2:2 C A B The styrofoam is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Note: Your PFAFF® Expression sewing machine is for packing purposes only and should be removed. Connect the foot control cord to the power supply...
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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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...the density for machine settings. buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKH density setting for the selected stitch. Stitch width or stitch positioning (13) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the foot control. Info button (20) Press this button to GHDFWLYDWHUHSHDWIRUGDUQLQJVWLWFKHV$OO.... ,QVHTXHQFLQJWKH)EXWWRQLVXVHGWRVHOHFWD character set. Settings menu (21) Press this button to open the menu for the selected stitch. Mirror end to end (22) )RUPLUURULQJVWLWFKHVDQGVHTXHQFHVHQGWRHQG Mirror side to side (23) )RUPLUURULQJVWLWFKHV...
...the density for machine settings. buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKH density setting for the selected stitch. Stitch width or stitch positioning (13) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the foot control. Info button (20) Press this button to GHDFWLYDWHUHSHDWIRUGDUQLQJVWLWFKHV$OO.... ,QVHTXHQFLQJWKH)EXWWRQLVXVHGWRVHOHFWD character set. Settings menu (21) Press this button to open the menu for the selected stitch. Mirror end to end (22) )RUPLUURULQJVWLWFKHVDQGVHTXHQFHVHQGWRHQG Mirror side to side (23) )RUPLUURULQJVWLWFKHV...
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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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...VHTXHQFLQJ Direct selection (14) %\SUHVVLQJRQHRIRUDFRPELQDWLRQRIWKHWR buttons, you select the stitch represented by that number immediately. Stitch length or stitch density (11) Increase or decrease the stitch length using the + and - Alternatives (12) :KHQ\RXVHOHFWDGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFKWKHZLGWK and ...down arrow buttons, left and right arrow buttons and the wheel FHQWHULFRQLVDQ2.EXWWRQ 7KH\KDYHVHYHUDOIXQFWLRQVIRUH[DPSOHVWHSSLQJ between stitches, setting the size of the length setting. Use the + and - Function 1 (15) The F1 button is used to change the ...
...VHTXHQFLQJ Direct selection (14) %\SUHVVLQJRQHRIRUDFRPELQDWLRQRIWKHWR buttons, you select the stitch represented by that number immediately. Stitch length or stitch density (11) Increase or decrease the stitch length using the + and - Alternatives (12) :KHQ\RXVHOHFWDGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFKWKHZLGWK and ...down arrow buttons, left and right arrow buttons and the wheel FHQWHULFRQLVDQ2.EXWWRQ 7KH\KDYHVHYHUDOIXQFWLRQVIRUH[DPSOHVWHSSLQJ between stitches, setting the size of the length setting. Use the + and - Function 1 (15) The F1 button is used to change the ...
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...LVQRWDFWLYDWHG Note: If a setting cannot be combined with a previously selected setting, the outlines of that box will be kept until you select another stitch. No icon means that this setting is kept until you GHDFWLYDWHLW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDJDLQWROHDYHWKH settings menu.
...LVQRWDFWLYDWHG Note: If a setting cannot be combined with a previously selected setting, the outlines of that box will be kept until you select another stitch. No icon means that this setting is kept until you GHDFWLYDWHLW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDJDLQWROHDYHWKH settings menu.
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...can also be shown instead of the presser foot recommendation. 7KHIDEULFPXVWEHPRYHGPDQXDOO\:KHQVHZLQJ in free-motion at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. The spring foot free-motion icon will be shown instead of the presser foot recommendation. $SRSXSZLOOLQIRUP\RXWKDW... with light grey plastic housing, can be purchased at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the stitch plate while the stitch is being formed. $WKLJKHUVSHHGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWÁRDWVRYHUWKH fabric while sewing. The sensormatic free-motion...
...can also be shown instead of the presser foot recommendation. 7KHIDEULFPXVWEHPRYHGPDQXDOO\:KHQVHZLQJ in free-motion at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. The spring foot free-motion icon will be shown instead of the presser foot recommendation. $SRSXSZLOOLQIRUP\RXWKDW... with light grey plastic housing, can be purchased at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the stitch plate while the stitch is being formed. $WKLJKHUVSHHGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWÁRDWVRYHUWKH fabric while sewing. The sensormatic free-motion...
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Stitch adjustments
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...control 1. A 2SHQWKHWDSHULQJSURJUDPYLHZE\SUHVVLQJ the F1 button. 2. Sewing Tapering program Tapering increases or decreases the width of the stitch during sewing to VHZZLWKWKHVSHHG\RXSUHYLRXVO\VHOHFWHG B 3:5 Use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to close the ... a higher speed than the default speed. 2. Press the speed button again to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers. Note: Almost all stitches can use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to open the tapering program view for either beginning or end WDSHULQJ6HOHFW...
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... to be saved. A pop-up will open the load personal VWLWFKRUVHTXHQFHPHQX6HOHFWWKHSHUVRQDO stitch option in sewing mode ready to save such a stitch. Load personal stitch 1. The number of this when you ZLVKWRRYHUZULWHWKHSUHYLRXVO\VDYHGVWLWFK RUVHTXHQFHZLWKWKHQHZ...6HOHFW\HVRUQR ZLWKWKHDUURZEXWWRQVDQGSUHVV2. 3UHVVWKHVDYHEXWWRQDJDLQWRUHWXUQWRVHZLQJ mode. Sewing Personal stitches Save personal stitch 6DYH\RXUSHUVRQDOVWLWFKHVLQ\RXUPDFKLQH E\SUHVVLQJWKHVDYHEXWWRQ7KLVZLOORSHQ WKHVDYHSHUVRQDOVWLWFKRUVHTXHQFHPHQX 6HOHFW...
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... are used. Make a few tests on which fabric, thread and batting that are going to produce the desired effect. 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 'DUQLQJD... the fabric you should only see your garment as possible. 1. Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Sewing Sewing techniques Handlook quilting $TXLOWXVXDOO\FRQVLVWVRIWKUHHOD\HUVWZROD\HUV of fabric with stabilizer in a color as needed to sew...
... are used. Make a few tests on which fabric, thread and batting that are going to produce the desired effect. 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 'DUQLQJD... the fabric you should only see your garment as possible. 1. Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Sewing Sewing techniques Handlook quilting $TXLOWXVXDOO\FRQVLVWVRIWKUHHOD\HUVWZROD\HUV of fabric with stabilizer in a color as needed to sew...
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... be in the free-motion position. 'LVHQJDJHWKH,'7V\VWHPDQGORZHUWKHIHHG dogs. $WWDFKWKHIUHHPRWLRQGDUQLQJIRRWDQGVHOHFWD stitch. 7RHQJDJHWKHIUHHPRWLRQSRVLWLRQPRYHWKH SUHVVHUIRRWOLIWXSDQGSXVKWKHVZLWFK$ RQWKH underside of the buttonhole is sewn and...IRRWDGMXVWWKHVOLWOHQJWKVRWKDW it will be B indicated on the screen by sewing a test sample on a scrap piece of the stitches being sewn will be sewn in the free- Release the lift and it is disengaged. To disengage the position, push the lift slightly XSZDUGVDQG...
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