Pfaff 75 manual

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19 18 1 Face cover 2 Take-up lever 3 Thread retainer 4 Spool pins 5 Stitch width lever (Al 6 Fashion disc 7 Needle position lever (B( 8 Bobbin winder 9 Balance wheel 10 Stop motion knob II Motor disengaging mechanism 12 Bobbin winder thread retainer 13 Reverse teed control 14 Stitch length control 15 Free arm 16 Free arm top cover 17 ee arm cap (en[...]

Fundamentals of Machine Operation • Whenever you have to turn the balance wheel, turn it toward you (counter-clockwise as shown by black arrow). • Make sure stop motion knob on the balance wheel is tightened before you begin sewing. • Never run a threaded machine unless you have fabric under the sewing foot. • Place both threads back under [...]

DR 506 A DR 878 DR 879 DR 880 How to Operate Your Sewing Machine Engaging the Sewing Mechanism 4 Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob ciockwise (as indicated by Dlack arrow). Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob counter-clockwse (toward you). The sewing mechanism is disengaged for bobbin winding. The[...]

OP 510 Electrical Information Push plug 1 into receptacle 2 and plug 3 at other end of cord into the wall outlet. Cord 4 leads to the foot control which serves to regi. -te the machine sceed. Motor Disengaging Mechanism Power-driven machines feature a lever underneath the balance wheel which serves to swing the motor to its operative position. To d[...]

DR 489 B Straight Stitching 4 For straight-stitch sewing set Lever A = 0 Lever B = Center i Control G regulates the stitch length. For detailed instructions please refer to page 20. To backtack the end of a seam, simply depress the finger-tip control. DR 009A (For straight stitching, too, a fashion disc should be inserted in the machine 6[...]

DR 4894 Zigzag Sewing If you want to switch from straight (A on ‘0”) to zigzag stitching, insert the zigzag disc, and turn lever A to desired stitch width (indicated by numbers 1 to 4). For most sewing jobs it is best to leave zigzag disc (A) in the machine so that you can quickly change over from straight to zigzag stitching. Lever B changes t[...]

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DR 544 Changing the Fashion Discs Always jerk stitch width lever A to O before you insert or remove a disc. Turn thumb nut R counterclockwise to release the disc in the zigzag mechanism, then pull it up and take it out. Push the disc on the stud and rotate it until stud H snaps into one of the slots, Then tighten the thumb nut by turning it clockwi[...]

DR 862 Removing the Bobbin Case Raise needle to its highest point and open free arm cover. Lift latch k with the thumb of your left hand und pull out bobbin case with bobbin. When you release the latch, the bobbin drops out. DR 850 10[...]

DR 8S9 Winding the Bobbin Disengage the sewing mechanism and rase the spool pins to the vertical position. Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins and a bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, making sure that the key at its base enters the slot in the bobbin, Pass the thread through the righthand thread guide, down and around the thread reta[...]

Inserting a Full Bobbin into the Bobbin Case o As shown in illustration 1, hold bobbin in left hand so that the thread end falls from the top down toward you. and insert bobbin into bobbin case. 0 Hold the bobbin firmly in the bobbin case and pull the thread into the case slot, O Pull the thread under the tension spring until it emerges from the op[...]

Inserting the Bobbin Case Raise takeup lever to its highest point and lift the latch with the thumb and forefinger of your right hand. Turn bobbin case until slot points up (see arrow). Place bobbin case on center stud s of hook. In replacing the bobbin case, it is best to hold the loose end of thread so that it will not get jammed between bobbin c[...]

Mercerized Needle Types of Fabrics Silk Cotton Size Fine Fabrics 80 0 60 to such as georgette, chiffon, to 000 or batiste, voile, lawn, silk. 100 twist 70 Lightweight Fabrics 70 such as dress silks and cottons, A & B to 80 sheer woolens, shirting, dra- 80 twist peries. Medium Fabrics such as lightweight woolens, 50 B & c madras, muslin, bro[...]

Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 75 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The last column in the chart on page 14 gives you the needle size required for the material in hand. Genuine Pfaft needles, System 130 A. are available from every Pfaff dealer. Bent or blunt needles shoul[...]

Upper Threading Raise the presser bar lifter and swing the spool pins up to the vertical position. Place spool 1 on one of the spool pins and lead the thread behind both scrolls of thread retainer 2 (se ill, at top of p. 17). Seize the thread on the right and left of the thread retainer and pull it toward you until it snaps into the eyelets. It suf[...]

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oR 615 Correct Tension Regulation Balanced tensions are essential for sewing. if your tension is correct, you will have perfect seams as sketched below (liFt. Sketch I — The threads interiock on the underside of the fabric. o a u s e Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight. Sketch II — The threads interlock on the surface of the fabr[...]

Regulating the Thread Tension DR The bobbin thread tension has been set for a medium grade and need not be adjusted for all ordinary sewing operations. jf a special sewing opera tion should require a looser or tighter tension, turn the small knurled screw on the bobbin case with the tip of your thumb as follows: Turn it left w for looser tension T[...]

DR 008 Stitch Length Regulation The stitch length control serves to regulate the stitch length and to limit it in sewing backwards. The numbers on the control indicate the stitch length (the higher the num ber, the longer the stitch). When the control is set on O the machine ceases feeding. To regulate the stitch length, turn the control until the [...]

DR ion Changing the Sewing Foot Lift both needle and presser bar to their highest positions and turn sewing foot thumb screw b to the left. Tilt the foot sideways and pull it down. Reverse procedure to slip on new foot and tighten screw b securely. DR 1010 21[...]

OR 855 Dropping the Machine Feed This is particularly important for hoop embroidery. darning and button sewing. To drop the machine feed, turn the drop feed control under the free arm toward you as far as it will go. The fabric will cease feeding. To raise the machine feed, turn the drop feed control back to its initial position. You should hear it[...]

All-Purpose Sewing Foot (with Clear-View Shoe) All-purpose sewing foot No. 93-100 179-00 is attached as instructed on page 21. The transparency of its shoe facilitates all sewing operations where it is important to watch the needle penetrate the fabric. Special application possibilities are discussed in the second part of this book under the headin[...]

Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oilng. Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. All moving and rotating parts require regular lubrication, DR 053 To oil mechanism in free arm, remove sewing foot, raise needle and swing out[...]

I To oil the zigzag mechanism, remove the fashion disc and apply a drop of oil to the two marked oiling points (see arrows). Do not lubricate the bobbin winder. The raceway in the sewing hook is the most important oiling point. Put one drop of oil into the raceway each day you sew. From time to time, remove the needle plate and clean the machine fe[...]

Changing the Light Bulb The built-in 15-watt sewing light illuminates the area of stitching perfectly. To change the light bulb, remove the face cover, push the bulb into its socket, turn left, and pull out. When inserting new light bulb, be sure to slide bulb pins into socket slots. Press bulb in and turn right. Removing the Face Cover To change t[...]

Trouble Shooting 1. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Remedy: Needle incorrectly inseted. Push needle up as far as it will go and be sure that the long groove faces toward jou, and flat side of shank away from you. Wrong needle. Choose the correct needle from chart on page 14. (For ordinary sewing, jse System 130 R needles.) Needle bent, Insert new nee[...]

3. Needle Breaks Ca use Bent needle strikes point of sewing hook. Needle too thin or thread too heavy. Fabric pulls needle so it bends and strikes needle plate. Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. 4. Faulty Stitch Formation Cause: Improper tension. Thread too heavy, knotty or hard. Bobbin unevenly wound, Pieces of thread between tension discs. 5. Mac[...]

6. Machine Works Heavily Cause: Remedy: Hook raceway lacks oil or is obstructed by Clean and oil hook raceway. pieces of thread. Mechanism clogged by inferior oil. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil never salad oil or glycerine. Bobbin winder working while sewing. Stop bobbin winder. 7. Machine Fails to Sew Zigzag or Ornamental Stitch Desired Cause:[...]

Using Sewing Feet and Attachments (setting see page 6) Zipper Insertion Machine Setting: A — 0 B = Pin or baste closed zipper on wrong side of fabric. Position of zipper depends on whether or not you want the edge of the fabric to overlap the zipper. Turn fabric to rignt side Run a straight seam close to left edge of zipper, stitch across end and[...]

S7 56i Flat Felled Seams Machine Setting: A = 0 or 2 (opt onal) B — Flat felled seams are used to durably Join two pieces of fabric. They are made in two operations. Flat felled seams usually are straight-stitched. Narrow zigzag stitches are used for felling on elasticized fabrics only. First Seam Lay pieces together with the wrong sides facing a[...]

887 551 Hemming Machine Setting: A = 0 or 2 to 3 (optional) B The hemmer foot is indispensable if you want to sew a uniform hem. You can hem with straight or zigzag stitches, depending on the type of fabric you are using. Fold over edge of fabric about ‘Is” to facilitate insertion into the hemmer foot. Place fabric under hemmer foot so that the[...]

Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: A = 2 to 4 (optional) B — I Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Use a long, wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with the needle taking one stitch into the fabric and the other over its edge. You may overcast edges after fabric is cut and before the nieces are joined 838 958 Two similar pieces of fabric which do not r[...]

DR 076 Darning without Darning Hoops You will really appreciate the free arm of your Pfaff 75 when you darn tubular clothing, such as underpants, sleeves, socks or stockings without darn ng hoops. 4 Trim ragged edges of hole with the fabric gra n, then stitch back and forth across the hole from one sde to the other with the machine running at high [...]

Darning DR 057 Machine setting; A - 0, B . Prepare your machine for darning as instructed on page 22. Place fabric into darning center of the hoop. Hoops may be obtained from your Pfaff dealer. hoop, the damaged area being in the Triangular Tears Triangular tears are best darned by placing the torn section between hoops and making close stitches ac[...]

838 934 Inserting Patches Elastic Fabrics Machine Setting: A 4, B = Stitch Length: Medium Insert fashion disc B (elastic serpentine stitch. Large holes can be patched quickly. The following method may be used for jersey and other elastic fabrics. Cut patch so that its grain will match the rest of the fabric. Place the patch over the damaged area. S[...]

DR 567 3OO79 Bhndstitching Machine Setting: A = 4: B i Stitch Length: Maximum Insert fashion disc C. Skirts, dresses and ladies coats of medium and heavy-weight fabrics are hem med with blind stitches. To do this, insert the blindstitch disc and a No. 70 needle. Use embroidery thread No. 50 or silk thread that matches the fabric. Ease upper tension[...]

DR 082 I Sewing Buttonholes Attach buttonhole foot No. 847 616 and set slide on buttonhole gauge to buttonhole length desired. The buttonhole is the right length when be ginning of first seam reaches red end of slide indicator (see arrow below). When you follow the procedure on the onposite page. the bartacks at each end of your buttonhole will be [...]

nstructi o ns for Butto nhol n g I Sew first side over a filler cord. When beginning of seam reaches red end of slide indicator on buttonhole gauge, it is the right length. Leave needle in fabric on right side of its throw. 2 Lift foot, turn fabric around clockwise, using needle as a pivot. Pull filler cord around the needle to the left and lay it [...]

DR 583 Button Sewing ‘..._—- insert fashion disc A. Dont be afraid to sew on buttons or rings with your Pfaff. The needle wont break and the threads will not get loose either. The latter may happen only with ready-made clothing sewn with a chain stitch. It wont be worthwile to take the machine out for sewing on a single button, but you wel appr[...]

DR 044 Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A — 2; B 1- You can attach lace edging in one simple operation. Fold the edge of the fabric about /“ over to the wrong side, following the texture, and preferably iron t down. Place the straight edge of the lace on the fold of the fabric and sew it down with narrow zigzag stitches, taking one stitch into l[...]

DR 033 838 5$ Applique Work Machine Setting A 2 to 2. B = Insert fashion disc A. Applique is easy and modern. Trace design on wrong side of fabric and baste a piece of contrasting material to right side Outline design on wrong side with a norrow zigzag stitch — and the motive will appear on right s de Trim excess material close to the seam and se[...]

DR 038 Monogram Embroidery Machine Setting: A = 3 to 4. B Insert fashion disc A. Feed dog drooped. Script letters are best for monogram embroidery without a sewing foot. It requires a little practice. You will soon enjoy creative embroidery once you have learned to move the material at a uniform rate. The fabric should be held taut in the hoops and[...]

F DR 001 R 8427 Straight-Stitch Hemstitching rsert fashion d sc A. Machine Sethng: A 0 B • St tch length: Medium to maximum Insert twin hemstitching needle, System 130 Zw Ho, as nstructed on page 15. Turn out needle set screw a little further than for ordinary needles The thread size, threading procedure and thread tension are the same as for cor[...]

Cording Machine Setting: A = 0 B = To cord on your Pfaff 75, use a cording Foot and a twin needle. Twin needles are available for needle distances of 1.2 (/64”), 1.6 (u/i6’), 1.8. 2.0 (/64”), 2.5 (/32”), 3.0, and 4.0 (!32”) millimeters. Cording feet are available in three varieties, as follows: Pin tucks are made with cording foot No. 847[...]

Turn sewing foot thumb screw b to the left and take out the sewing foot. Slip on cording foot and tighten screw b securely. it is best to turn out screw b completely if you want to slip on a cording foot with the guide attached. Thread Size Pin tucks and narrow cording are made with a No. 50 embrcidery thread, wider cording with sewing silk in the [...]

DR 058 Spacing between Tucks To ensure uniform spacing between parallel tucks, place the preceding seam into one of the grooves of the foot and use it as a guide. For a larger spacing between tucks, use the adlustable guide (see ill, on page 46) which is Dart of every cording foot. Various Cording Effects Attractive cording effects may be obtained [...]

DR 554 93 00179 1W Coarse-Thread Embroidery Insert fashion disc A. ift, 9 Mach:ne Setling: A — 0 to 4; B = optional colors. Buy a coarse. four-piy embroidery thread in the desired Embroidery designs made with this thread are very attractive. They have dimensional quality and closely resemble manual embroidery work. The adjoining designs were made[...]

DR 059 93100179 Ornamental Sewing You can make exciting fashion stitch designs by alternating straight and zigzag stitching varying stitch length, stitch width or needle position by hand. This will be easy after you have had sufficient practice. Some of the designs you can make are illustrated below. For ornamental sewing, use all purpose sewing fo[...]

838 954 Stitching Synthetic Materials Curtains Machine Setting: A = 1 to 3, depending on material; B = Stitch Length: Minimum Insert fashion disc A. To finish the edge of synthetic curtain fabrics, such as Diolen, use a matching synthetic thread. If necessary, ease the upper and lower tensions somewhat. Both these hints should be adhered to in orde[...]

TwoNeedIe Decorative Sewing Maclime Setting: A = up to 2; B = + Insert fashion discs A to I. Embroidery designs are particularly attractive when sewn with twin needles and different color thread. The distance between both needles must not exceed 5/64 inch. (For threading the twin needles see cording instructions on page 46). Beautiful border effect[...]

CONTENTS Foreword . Essential Parts of Machine Fundamentals of Machine Operation Operation of Your Sewing Machine 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 Care and Maintenance Changing the Light Bulb Removing the Face Cover Replacing the Face Cover Trouble Shooting Zipper Insertion Quilting Flat Felled Seams . Hemming Overcas[...]