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... Dual Feed (1548/1538) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 23 Carrying handle 24 Thread guide 25 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 26 Stitch width dial 27 Needle position dial 28 Needle plate Presser feet (normal accessories) For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer. 0 Standard Presser Foot with IDT Part No. 820250-096 (pictured) (select 1548 and 1538) Part No. 820258-096 (select 1528) 4 Zipper Foot with IDT Part...
... Dual Feed (1548/1538) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 23 Carrying handle 24 Thread guide 25 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 26 Stitch width dial 27 Needle position dial 28 Needle plate Presser feet (normal accessories) For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer. 0 Standard Presser Foot with IDT Part No. 820250-096 (pictured) (select 1548 and 1538) Part No. 820258-096 (select 1528) 4 Zipper Foot with IDT Part...
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... making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. • Never drop or insert any object into water. Keep ventilation open- The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. • Do not use the proper needle plate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Always unplug this sewing machine...
... making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. • Never drop or insert any object into water. Keep ventilation open- The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. • Do not use the proper needle plate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Always unplug this sewing machine...
Owner's Manual
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... 2:9 Button sewing 2:10 Hemming with the twin needle 2:11 Free Motion Sewing 2:12 Sewing on zippers 2:13 Stabilizing edges 2:15 3. Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection 1:2 Removable accessory tray 1:3 Bobbins 1:4 Bobbin case 1:8 Threading the needle 1:10 Needle threader 1:11 Bringing up the bobbin thread 1:12 Presser foot lifter 1:13 Thread cutter 1:12 Changing the presser foot 1:13 IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed 1:14 Changing the needle 1:15 Needle thread tension 1:15 Lowering the feed dog 1:15 Stitch width dial 1:16 Needle position dial...
... 2:9 Button sewing 2:10 Hemming with the twin needle 2:11 Free Motion Sewing 2:12 Sewing on zippers 2:13 Stabilizing edges 2:15 3. Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection 1:2 Removable accessory tray 1:3 Bobbins 1:4 Bobbin case 1:8 Threading the needle 1:10 Needle threader 1:11 Bringing up the bobbin thread 1:12 Presser foot lifter 1:13 Thread cutter 1:12 Changing the presser foot 1:13 IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed 1:14 Changing the needle 1:15 Needle thread tension 1:15 Lowering the feed dog 1:15 Stitch width dial 1:16 Needle position dial...
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Stitch table Non-elastic stitches Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) Stitch 1538 Presser 1548 1528 Foot A/B/C A/B/C 5 Application Standard buttonhole for towel borders For all straight stitching and topstitching work up to 6 mm G G 0/1 For serging and appliqué. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering. 0/1 Straight stitch: For most zigzag operations 0/1 For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a right needle position. for blouses or bed linen For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/ D D 0/3 overcasting. Also ...
Stitch table Non-elastic stitches Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) Stitch 1538 Presser 1548 1528 Foot A/B/C A/B/C 5 Application Standard buttonhole for towel borders For all straight stitching and topstitching work up to 6 mm G G 0/1 For serging and appliqué. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering. 0/1 Straight stitch: For most zigzag operations 0/1 For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a right needle position. for blouses or bed linen For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/ D D 0/3 overcasting. Also ...
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... extended work support. Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is flush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the hole. Using the free arm In order to its proper position, ensure that it out of the accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories are numbered. When replacing the removable accessory tray to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. 1:3 1:3 Model...
... extended work support. Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is flush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the hole. Using the free arm In order to its proper position, ensure that it out of the accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories are numbered. When replacing the removable accessory tray to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. 1:3 1:3 Model...
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... again. Threading Place the thread into guide A and pull it through opening B and to the left and remove it snaps into place. 1:5 1:5 Operate your Pfaff select Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the right under the hook C. Hold the end of the thread spool. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around in the bobbin. B A C Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the main switch. To guarantee free movement...
... again. Threading Place the thread into guide A and pull it through opening B and to the left and remove it snaps into place. 1:5 1:5 Operate your Pfaff select Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the right under the hook C. Hold the end of the thread spool. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around in the bobbin. B A C Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the main switch. To guarantee free movement...
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... under hook C. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around the bobbin. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you can easily wind thread from the second spool holder Push the second spool holder (7) into place. TIP: If the machine is full. Operate your Pfaff select Winding from the second spool holder without having to the left and remove it . A Threading Place the thread into guide A and pull it snaps into its hole and place a spool of thread...
... under hook C. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around the bobbin. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you can easily wind thread from the second spool holder Push the second spool holder (7) into place. TIP: If the machine is full. Operate your Pfaff select Winding from the second spool holder without having to the left and remove it . A Threading Place the thread into guide A and pull it snaps into its hole and place a spool of thread...
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... threader to move upwards. During threading, make sure that the small hook B goes through the needle eye. Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the needle is at its highest position. Place the thread into thread guide (24) and thread the needles. Fit the second spool holder and place one thread right over tension disk C. Carry on each other. Note: You cannot use the PFAFF needle threader (13). A B Needle threader (Model 1548) To make sure the threads...
... threader to move upwards. During threading, make sure that the small hook B goes through the needle eye. Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the needle is at its highest position. Place the thread into thread guide (24) and thread the needles. Fit the second spool holder and place one thread right over tension disk C. Carry on each other. Note: You cannot use the PFAFF needle threader (13). A B Needle threader (Model 1548) To make sure the threads...
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Pull the needle thread to bring up the bobbin thread Switch off the main switch. Bobbin thread Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to the front over the thread cutter (12). 1:12 1:12 Operate your Pfaff select Bringing up the bobbin thread. Raise the presser foot. Thread cutter Pull the threads from the back to the left. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is in the highest position and the bobbin thread has formed a loop.
Pull the needle thread to bring up the bobbin thread Switch off the main switch. Bobbin thread Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to the front over the thread cutter (12). 1:12 1:12 Operate your Pfaff select Bringing up the bobbin thread. Raise the presser foot. Thread cutter Pull the threads from the back to the left. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is in the highest position and the bobbin thread has formed a loop.
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... sewing is dropped. Operate your Pfaff select Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. Now the feed dog is 4 to the rear. To insert: The flat side A of the mark B. For free-motion sewing, darning and buttonhole set the tension between 2 and 3. C 1:15 1:15 Lower the presser foot and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it goes. darning or free-motion sewing the feed dog has to its highest point. Setting the needle thread tension Set the required needle thread tension B (10) with the help...
... sewing is dropped. Operate your Pfaff select Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. Now the feed dog is 4 to the rear. To insert: The flat side A of the mark B. For free-motion sewing, darning and buttonhole set the tension between 2 and 3. C 1:15 1:15 Lower the presser foot and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it goes. darning or free-motion sewing the feed dog has to its highest point. Setting the needle thread tension Set the required needle thread tension B (10) with the help...
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Operate your Pfaff select 21 A 21 Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you turn the stitch length adjustment dial (21) as far as the reverse sewing button (20) is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonholes and embroidering. Between the numbers 0 and 1 you must turn the dial to the required length. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you will go in reverse only as long as it will find the "buttonhole" symbol. The further you...
Operate your Pfaff select 21 A 21 Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you turn the stitch length adjustment dial (21) as far as the reverse sewing button (20) is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonholes and embroidering. Between the numbers 0 and 1 you must turn the dial to the required length. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you will go in reverse only as long as it will find the "buttonhole" symbol. The further you...
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The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in the instructions. Always use IDT or not. Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch Explanation of the needle thread tension and whether to use the "center" needle position if not otherwise specificed in mm IDT on = off = Thread tension Presser foot number 2:2 These charts also provide you with instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches.
The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in the instructions. Always use IDT or not. Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch Explanation of the needle thread tension and whether to use the "center" needle position if not otherwise specificed in mm IDT on = off = Thread tension Presser foot number 2:2 These charts also provide you with instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches.
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... bobbin thread tensions must be interlaced between the two fabric pieces. Check the tension with fixing screw B. If you can be sewn using any of 15 various needle positions in the range of the same height as the workpiece 2:3 The normal setting for thick seams To ensure a consistent feed when beginning sewing at a thick seam, we recommend supporting the presser foot on the needle plate or use the edge guide...
... bobbin thread tensions must be interlaced between the two fabric pieces. Check the tension with fixing screw B. If you can be sewn using any of 15 various needle positions in the range of the same height as the workpiece 2:3 The normal setting for thick seams To ensure a consistent feed when beginning sewing at a thick seam, we recommend supporting the presser foot on the needle plate or use the edge guide...
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... sewing stitch stitch G 0 2,5 G 0 2,5 G 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Straight stitch Stitch G is used for overcasting with adjusting screw A. You can sew beautiful smooth seams. The raw edge must be positioned halfway under the sewing foot. Important: When the blindhem stitch foot is the basic straight stitch. When overcasting the edge, make sure the needle goes into the material and over pin C, thus preventing curling of 3-5 mm (do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. In this edge guide with the zigzag stitch, select...
... sewing stitch stitch G 0 2,5 G 0 2,5 G 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Straight stitch Stitch G is used for overcasting with adjusting screw A. You can sew beautiful smooth seams. The raw edge must be positioned halfway under the sewing foot. Important: When the blindhem stitch foot is the basic straight stitch. When overcasting the edge, make sure the needle goes into the material and over pin C, thus preventing curling of 3-5 mm (do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. In this edge guide with the zigzag stitch, select...
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.... Open overlock stitch With this stitch, thicker fabrics and fabrics which are more elastic than 5 , make sure the needle does not strike the bar of the fabric just over the edge and not in it is an overlock stitch? When overlocking, if you select stitch width other than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn. For stretch fabrics, the select models offer overlock stitches which sew two fabric layers together and overcast simultaneously. stitch stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing...
.... Open overlock stitch With this stitch, thicker fabrics and fabrics which are more elastic than 5 , make sure the needle does not strike the bar of the fabric just over the edge and not in it is an overlock stitch? When overlocking, if you select stitch width other than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn. For stretch fabrics, the select models offer overlock stitches which sew two fabric layers together and overcast simultaneously. stitch stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing...
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... length. • Select stitch 4 (B) and hold the button down as you sew a few bartacks. • Select stitch 3 (A) and sew the left side of doubled fabric. Utility stitches and practical sewing Buttonholes Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all the models with push button controls since the fabric does not have to secure your buttonhole. • Carefully cut open your buttonhole with scissors or a seam ripper. 2:9 Buttonholes are ideal. stitch CBA 5- Clip the top thread after a few stitches...
... length. • Select stitch 4 (B) and hold the button down as you sew a few bartacks. • Select stitch 3 (A) and sew the left side of doubled fabric. Utility stitches and practical sewing Buttonholes Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all the models with push button controls since the fabric does not have to secure your buttonhole. • Carefully cut open your buttonhole with scissors or a seam ripper. 2:9 Buttonholes are ideal. stitch CBA 5- Clip the top thread after a few stitches...
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... the presser foot towards you can sew on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we recommend using a gimp thread. Take care to 0. • Change the needle position with gimp thread To sew especially durable buttonholes, on two and four hole buttons. • Remove the sewing foot and lower the feed dog. • Turn the handwheel towards the front. • Clamp the threads to the left hole in the button. • Now lower the presser foot lifter; Securing • Select straight stitch...
... the presser foot towards you can sew on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we recommend using a gimp thread. Take care to 0. • Change the needle position with gimp thread To sew especially durable buttonholes, on two and four hole buttons. • Remove the sewing foot and lower the feed dog. • Turn the handwheel towards the front. • Clamp the threads to the left hole in the button. • Now lower the presser foot lifter; Securing • Select straight stitch...
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... 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Utility stitches and practical sewing Hemming with the twin needle Use the twin needle to make sure that you will find a description of fabric desired for topstitching is advisable to hems on stretch fabrics such as ribbed knitwear it is 4 mm. Use only a stretch needle when sewing stretch fabric! The traditional width for the hem. • Then topstitch the hem from striking the needle plate, you must make beatiful topstitch seams. Using the twin needle you can...
... 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Utility stitches and practical sewing Hemming with the twin needle Use the twin needle to make sure that you will find a description of fabric desired for topstitching is advisable to hems on stretch fabrics such as ribbed knitwear it is 4 mm. Use only a stretch needle when sewing stretch fabric! The traditional width for the hem. • Then topstitch the hem from striking the needle plate, you must make beatiful topstitch seams. Using the twin needle you can...
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... often you start sewing, check that the needle plate is very important to the right and the needle plate will reward you hear it down with the brush. 3:2 It is lying flat the front until you with a longer service life. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. • Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog. • Clean the feed dog and hook area...
... often you start sewing, check that the needle plate is very important to the right and the needle plate will reward you hear it down with the brush. 3:2 It is lying flat the front until you with a longer service life. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. • Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog. • Clean the feed dog and hook area...
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... thin. Do not wind thread free-hand, but run it fully into the stop. Use a larger needle. See above . Needle is not properly inserted. Only use perfect threads. Only guide the fabric lightly. Check needle thread tension. 3:4 Only use good threads. Thread up correctly. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting The machine skips stitches The needle is bent, and has hit the needle plate because you insert the bobbin case, push it on through the winding tension. The bobbin case is poor or...
... thin. Do not wind thread free-hand, but run it fully into the stop. Use a larger needle. See above . Needle is not properly inserted. Only use perfect threads. Only guide the fabric lightly. Check needle thread tension. 3:4 Only use good threads. Thread up correctly. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting The machine skips stitches The needle is bent, and has hit the needle plate because you insert the bobbin case, push it on through the winding tension. The bobbin case is poor or...
