Pfaff hobby 1142 Support Question
Pfaff hobby 1142 Support Question
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Question posted by kagee47 on June 16th, 2014
How To Adjust The Decorative Stretch Stitch Pattern Within The Machine.
Not able to adjust the decorative stitch (stretch) with the dial provided. I have adjusted as far as I can to the minus but still do not get a good tight decorative stitch. The stitch is still too open.
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Related Pfaff hobby 1142 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 3
Parts of your hobby™ 1142 sewing machine
1 Bobbin winder stop 2 Bobbin winder spindle 3 Hole for extra spool pin 4 Spool pin 5 Carrying handle 6 Bobbin thread guide 7 Take-up lever 8 Foot pressure dial 9 Face plate 10 ...foot lifter 21 Thread tension dial 22 Reverse stitch lever 23 Power switch 24 Connecting socket 25 Stitch length dial 26 Stitch selector dial 27 Handwheel 28 Stitch width dial
Owner's Manual - Page 4
...to learn the machine and also to explore. Some fabrics have excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on purchasing your new PFAFF® hobby! We wish ...blue often contain a lot of sewing ! Please spend some time reading these operating instructions as it before sewing/ embroidering to remove. Congratulations on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be at ...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... with the sewing machine.
• Use this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine with any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual. Special care is required around the Sewing machine needle.
• Always use bent needles. • Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. To unplug...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... the needle
1:5
Bobbin winding
1:6
Inserting the bobbin
1:8
Threading the machine
1:9
Needle threader
1:10
Threading for twin needle
1:11
Bringing up the bobbin thread
1:12
Stitch selection
1:13
Stitch length dial
1:13
Adjusting stretch stitch balance
1:14
Stitch width dial
1:14
Variable needle position
1:15
Reverse sewing
1:15
Balancing needle thread tension
1:16
2.
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... 556-096
Pintuck foot deep groove with yarn guide
Piping foot
820 557-096 820 558-096
Ribbon sewing foot
820 559-096
Roller foot
820 560-096
Makes it easier to put bias tape on your ...onto your project
For a better feed on material like vinyl plastic and leather
Accessory tray
Your sewing machine has a removable accessory tray which is also used as an extended work support. Introduction V...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... stretch stitch A decorative stretch stitch A decorative stretch stitch VI Introduction
Stitch table hobby 1142
Stitch A Buttonhole B Straight stitch, needle position
middle C Straight stitch, needle position left
D Zigzag stitch E Triple zigzag stitch
F
Elastic blindhem stitch
G Blindhem stitch
H Shell-edging stitch
J
Greek stitch
M Checker satin stitch N Triangle satin stitch O Open...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
....
To reduce the risk of the basic equipment, protects your sewing machine from behind. The sewing speed is turned on the machine conforms to Àt in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other).
YC-482J (not shown) For Europe, 230V - 1:2 Operate your hobby 1142
Carrying handle Lift up the carrying handle.
YC-190 For...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
Operate your hobby 1142 1:3
Foot pressure dial
C
Turn the foot pressure dial to "II" for lowering the feed dog is located underneath the free-arm bed on the backside of the machine.
To raise the feed dog, push the silde in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the picture (D). The foot pressure dial should be...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... required length, between 0 and 4 mm, by turning the dial to 0, the higher the density of the stitch. Note: Do not turn the stitch length dial to its highest position. The higher the number, the longer the
E
stitch
The buttonhole marking shows
the adjustment range when
sewing the buttonhole.
Operate your hobby 1142 1:13
Stretch stitches
D
Stitch selection Raise the needle to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
1:14 Operate your hobby 1142
Adjusting stretch stitch balance If the stretch stitches are compressed, correct them by turning the dial in the "+" direction.
The higher the number, the wider the stitch. If the stitches are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct them by turning the stitch length dial.
Balancing stitches: If the stitches are drawn out, correct them by ...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
Note: Do not turn the stitch width dial while the needle is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break
Reverse sewing Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button is pressed. The machine sews in reverse. Operate your hobby 1142 1:15 Variable needle position The needle drop position...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... the machine and turn the handwheel toward the back. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting the fabric feed by itself.
Raise the presser foot. Lower the needle into the fabric. Depress the foot control. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in reverse, then sew forward.
2:2 Utility stitches and practical sewing
Basic sewing...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
...using the overcasting foot C, otherwise the needle may hit the foot causing the needle to suit your sewing needs. 2:8 Utility stitches and practical sewing
stitch
B/C 0/5 stretch 2-5
A
stitch
D
1-5
0.5-3
2-5 B/C
Stretch triple straight stitch This stitch is used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc. Also use it when constructing items such as the fabric moves back and forth.
When...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
... back of its high elasticity, this stitch can be used for mending tears. Honeycomb stitch
The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decorative hem which is particularly suitable for sewing elastic on swimwear, skirts or lingerie. Trim the extra allowance after sewing. Place fabric and elastic under sewing foot. Note: When stretching elastic, make sure to leave a 1.6 cm...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
... threads.
When buttonhole sewing is completed.
Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density
Turn the stitch length dial within
the range of fabric by pulling the button holder a little to the back and make a test buttonhole.
Note: For thick buttons, make a small gap (G). Carefully cut the stitches. Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:13
G
The machine sews the front bartack...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
...the left row to the desired length then stop the machine at the starting point, and lower the presser foot.
2:14 Utility stitches and practical sewing
A B
C
stitch
A 4-5 0.5-1 1-5
R
stitch
A
4-5 0.5-1 1-5
B
Buttonhole with gimp thread
To sew strong durable buttonholes, on the front of the foot (B) to hold them tight.
Pull both needle and bobbin thread to the instructions on...
Owner's Manual - Page 48
... 1:16
Seam puckering The needle thread is too tight. Page 1:8
Lint has collected in the bobbin holder. Change the bobbin
The needle breaks The needle is not threaded properly. The threads were not pulled to the rear after sewing.
Page 1:5 Page 1:5 Page 2:3 Page 1:5
The machine skips stitches The needle thread is incorrectly inserted. Page...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
... the stretch fabrics. Lint has built up in the hook race.
This is too loose. Page 3:2 Page 1:13 Page 1:3
Page 1:16
The machine does not sew or run The machine is not adjusted properly.
When leaving the machine, even for only a short time, switch off .
Do not attempt to the left after "drop feed" sewing. The stitches are...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
... on patches
2:18
Sewing on the needle plate
2:5
Sewing chart - adjust
1:14
Stretch triple straight stitch
2:8
Standard accessories
IV
Stitch length dial
1:13
Stitch selection
1:13
Stitch table
VI
Stitch width dial
1:14
T
Thread tension
1:16
Threading for twin needle
1:11
Threading the machine
1:9
Tricot stitch (triple zigzag stitch) 2:9
Trouble-shooting
3:4
Turning...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
... to electrical/electronic products. presser foot height Needle system
385 x 280 x 170 8 kg 230 V 120 V 240 V 75 W 15 W Max 800 stitches/minute 0...5 mm 0...4 mm 6 mm 13 mm 103 / 705 H
Package contents
Sewing machine Carrying case Foot control Accessories Owner's manual
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in doubt...
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