Pfaff expression 2014 manual

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Notes on safety for domestic sewing machines in accordance with EN 60335-2-28 and/or IEC 335-2-28 1 The user must exercise adequate caution with regard to the up and down movement of the needle und constantly observe the sewing urea whi e woking 2 When leaving the machine dr ng maintenance work or when changing mechanical parts or accessories, alwa[...]

If you have any further questions, that is no problem! Your PFAFF dealer will be at your service with any help or advice you need. PFAF I Modern, uncomplicated Sewing by push-button control Congratulations! You have purchased a high quality product that offers unique advantages. Your new sewing machine can take any material in its stride and will s[...]

Introduction Index of headings A Accessories Applique designs Applique toot B Balance Basting Bias binder Blind hem Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension Bobbin thread, drawing up Bobbin winding Bobbin winding through the needle Braiding foot Bridging Buttonhole, fully-automatic Buttonholes Buttonholes with gimp thread Buttonhole tips Buttons, sewing o[...]

Narrow edge foot Needw plate, changing Neede table Needle tnreader, Integrated Needle, changing Needle, threading Needle’bobbin thread tensior Non-elasticelastic stitches Non-stick fancy stitch toot for esther 0 Overlock St tches p Parts of the sewing machine (2024) Parts of the sewing machine (2014) Patchwork and quilting Pattern lengthpattern w[...]

Introduction For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 13 needle — positions available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers. For reinforced seams such as trousers, under arm seams or decorative topstitching. With 13 needle positions. For finishing seams on fabrics, applique, and inserting lace. Strong stitch for seam finishes, sewing elastic. da[...]

E E !ntroductjor Utility stitches Expression 2024 - Stitch Description Application Width No. uplo mm 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 19 20 Zigzag stitch Right/Left need e position Stem Stitch, narrow Decorat ye elastic stitch Ope’r overlock stitch Honeycomb stitch Stretch triple zigzag stitch Cross hem stitch Quilting. apphque or p nstitching Cross stitch F[...]

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iniroauciioi Utility stitches Expression 2014 IS 11 Stitch Description Application Width No. upto mm 10 Basting stitch For basting project pieces together. 11 Qilt sttch For topstitching quilt projects with a handlook stitch. 12 Zigzag stitch For applique couching over cords and creating eyelets 6 Right/Left needle positron 13 Stem stitch, narrow F[...]

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Parts of the sewing machine (2024) 12-13 Parts of the sewing machine (2014) 14-15 Carrying case 16 Lid with stitch chart 16 Electrical connection 17 Voltage switch 17 Accessories 18 Removable accessory tray 19 Bobbin winding 19-21 Bobbin case 22-23 Needle/bobbin thread tension 22-24 Threading the needle thread 24 Integrated needle threader 25 Drawi[...]

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.. I technical sec 120 220 V Operating Instructions Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket (8) of the sewing machine and the wall outlet. Connecting the foot control Connect the plug of the foot control to the connection socket (9) of the sewing machine. The sewing speed is controlled by pressing the foot control. The foot c[...]

Accessory tray Open the accessory tray by placing your left index finger on the ridged area on the left of the lid and open the lid upwards and towards you. Arranging the accessories The standard accessories are marked with numbers. Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of the accessory tray. Accessories 2024 (see also pages 66-67) Acces[...]

- s—%i %_J %., ‘.., L Fl I.. 1’ 7 291 29j 301 4 • 171 ) 332 33 372 382 4 422 43, 442 48, 46,2 3, 392 Removing the accessory tray (free arm) In order to sew using the free arm, swing the accessory tray to the left and lift it upwards out of the hole. When replacing the tray, make sure it is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine. Prep[...]

! O : o. 1 Place the sewing thread on the spool holder. To obtain free movement of the thread and hold the thread spool firmly. fit a spool cap of the right size for the thread spool. Threading Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counterclockwise through the pre-tension device B. Pull the thread under the thread guide C (from b[...]

Technical sec Winding from the second spool holder Insert the second spool holder in the hole provided. Threading Thread as shown on page 20. Switch on the master switch Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped automatically. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to th[...]

Bobbin door Taking out the bobbin case Switch oft main switch Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine. Release the latch and take the empty bobbin Hold the bobbin door (26) at the left side and open it towards out of the bobbin case. the front Thread tension To obtain a perfect seam appearance and durability ma[...]

Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under tension spring B until it rests in the opening (see arrow). Checking the bobbin thread tension: Hold the bobbin case by the thread and move your hand sharply upwards. The bobbin case must slip downwards a little with ea[...]

Switch off the master switch Raise the presser foot lifter (20). Place the thread on the spool holder and fit a spool cap of the right size. Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front. Place the thread from right to left into the pre tension device 8. Now pass it through the left threading slot downwards. Pull the thread a[...]

I Integrated Needle threader In order to make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the PFAFF Integrated Needle threader. Lower the presser foot. Press the threader down with the handle. Threader hook R swivels through the needle eye. Place the thread over hook 0 and under the thread hook R and hold the end of the thread taut. Reduce the pre[...]

The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (20). Bobbin thread Close the bobbin door (26) and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left Drawing-up the bobbin thread Raise the presser foot. While holding the end of the needle thread, press the foot control so the needle moves down and up. Pull the needle thread to dr[...]

Removing the presser foot Switch oft the master switch Press the front part of the presser toot upwards and at the same time the rear part downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder (13). Check: Please check that the presser foot is properly attached by raising the presser foot lifter. Attaching the presser foot Place the presser fo[...]

lechnical section I Winding a bobbin through the needle It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is fully threaded. Raise the presser foot lifter (20) to the top position. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and upward through the right-hand threader slot (17). Place the thread from left to right through the take-up lever[...]

Changing the needle Switch off the master switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Loosen the needle screw (32) and pull the needle out downwards. To insert: The flat side A of the needle must face to the rear. Lower the presser foot and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it will go. Hold the need[...]

iecnnicai secuon The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) (Model 2024) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF provides the ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is fed precisely. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed preven[...]

E — Technical sec 1’ Engaging the IDT (model 2024) Important: For all work with the Dual Feed IDT, use presser feet with the center back cut-out. Raise the presser foot. Press the IDT (14) down until it engages. Disengaging the lOT (model 2024) Hold the Dual Feed with two fingers at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT (14) down, then pull it away f[...]

Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be cleaned, the feed dog has to be lowered. To do this, open the bobbin door (26) and press slide B fully to the right. Now the feed dog is lowered. To switch on the feed dog press slide B to the left. Raise the presser foot before loweri[...]

34 34 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 40 Stitch selection Altering pattern sizes Altering the stitch width/needle position Altering the pattern width/stitch length Altering the pattern Lngth/stitch density Sewi1Ig functions A 4 II •‘ (7 35, 36 rse sewing button ‘mirror button ‘the stitches A I[...]

Stitch selection There are three ways of selecting your desired stitch: 1. With the selection button: for scrolling backward and forward in the stitches. > in ascending order <in descending order If you are in the last stitch, No. 46 (No. 30 model 2014), and continue to scroll you will return to stitch No. 0. 2. With the direct selection butt[...]

,. — ,. —‘ b <?E 1 .S. jwI— * Sewing functia Altering the stitch width The selected stitch can be sewn in various widths, e.g. zigzag stitch No. 3. Altering the needle position Straight stitch No. 1, stitch No. 2 and stitch No. 1 1 can be sewn in any of 13 different needle positions. Press 1÷ button A to move the needle to left or right[...]

Altering the stitch density The stitch density of various stitches (buttonholes, satin stitches, etc.) can be changed. The pattern length will remain constant but the pattern will be embroidered more densely or less densely. Use -1+ button C to adjust the density, when available. Altering the stitch length The stitch length of a stitch can be alter[...]

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2fl Balance Decorative stitches can vary on different fabric types — heavy fabric is fed differently than fine silk. The balance adjusts the reverse feed of the stitch so it is sewn in the best way for different fabrics. After having selected a stitch, you will see the balance symbol with a 0 after it in the bottom right-hand corner of the window[...]

OtVVIl ly ILII I,LILJI 10 “Pattern mirror” button (30) $, This symbol will appear in the window for any stitch that can be mirrored. When the “pattern mirror” button has been pressed, a point will appear below the symbol indicating the pattern will be mirrored. “Lock” button “Pattern mirror” button: (30) You can safeguard your sewin[...]

EH E E Twin needle Depending on the needle position or the width of a stitch, the twin needle warning will appear in the window. This symbol indicates that a twin needle cannot be used to sew the stitch at the currently set width. Reduce the pattern width until the warning symbol disappears. The stitch may now be sewn with a twin needle of 2.0 mm o[...]

__ Formation of the stitches The stitch formation varies. Some patterns are formed from the left, so only the right side of the stitch changes when the width is adjusted. The left-hand side of the stitch is always retained. ‘ The patterns that are formed from the right will skJ always retain the right side of the stitch, regardless of any changes[...]

Utility stitches Sewing recommendations table 42 Zippers 43 Non-elastic/elastic stitches 43-49 Overlock stitches 49 Sewing on buttons 50 Darning/inserting patches 47-48, 51 Gathering 52 Bridging stitches 53 Hemming 54 Shell edging 55 b .[...]

-% Stitch •‘‘ _ 2 1F3J *‘ ‘, 2024 Expression 2024 Expression 2014 Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in mm Top feed switched on• switched off 0 Needle thread tension Number of presser foot Special accessories Explanation of the sewing recommendations table In the following table you will find the settings we recommend for di[...]

I -,% < > , Stitch — — 2024/ / 1 - 2.5 3-5 0 72014 Stitch 1 is the basic straight stitch in center needle position. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. Change the needle position of the straight stitch to sew in a zipper or topstitch along the edge of a collar. The Expression 2024 and 2014 have 13 needle positions that can be a[...]

uiiiiy suicries Stitch <_2 -- 2024/ / 10 - 6.0 - 3 0 /2014 Basting stitch With stitch 10 you can baste a garment before trying it on. When you press the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time. Press the foot control again for each stitch. The straight stitch can be sewn in 13 different needle positions allowing you to guide the [...]

E ; : L _, L — & Utility stitch —f’. ,i1 Stitch ‘.V -- ‘7 ,/‘ 5 4.5 2.5 3-5 3 2024 / /2014 - Stitch AJ <> c&j E.1 V / 6 4.5 1.5 3-5 3 2024/ /2014 - Elastic blind hem stitch The elastic blind hem stitch is especially suitable for stretchy fabrics. The hem is finished and sewn at the same time. There is no need to finish the[...]

i1 Stitch v <_2 3J .,‘, ,/ 3 3.0 2.0 3-5 0 2024 / /2014 - Zigzag stitch Raw edges can be finished easily with zigzag stitch 3. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left swing of the needle and overcasts the edge of the fabric on the right swing of the needle. The stretch triple zigzag stitch produces a highly elastic and decorative s[...]

,% i/i Stitch AJ _2 - ç EJ %‘- 2024/ / 4 6.0 1.0 3-5 0/1 2014 - Elastic stitch Use stitch 4 to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and sportswear. • To create a waistband, finish the top edge of the garment. • Cut elastic to comfortably fit around waist. • Sew the ends of the elastic together. • Divide the garment edge and elastic into quarte[...]

I - Stitch <_2 -- 2024 . / 4 6.0 0.2-1 / 3-5 0 Sewing-on patches The best way to repair larger holes is to patch the damaged area with a new piece of fabric. • Cut a piece of fabric slightly larger than the damaged area or hole. • Stitch over the fabric edges with the elastic stitch. • Cut back the damaged fabric on the reverse side close [...]

OLIL’.jI l Overlock stitches For elastic, knits and stretch fabrics, your Expression provides a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches have built-in stretch and are more durable than standard stitches. Tip: Use blind stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overlock se[...]

, > ‘w (f11 Prog. vf __ - / 0 4.0 - / 2-3 -/0 - 2024/ 0 2014 Sewing on buttons With Button sewing program 0 you can easily sew on two and four-hole buttons. • Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. • Mark the button position on your fabric. Place the button on the marked fabric. • Turn the handwheel towards you and position the [...]

s..#LIIILy .)LIL.,I I -4. Stitch “—?v’ <_2 d c4jc; - ‘7 2024/ 6 / 1 0 - - 2-3 / 2014 Darning with the straight stitch • Attach darning foot No. 6 (special accessory for 2014). Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is set at its highest position. With thumb and index finger press the darning foot together. Insert the pin of the[...]

sJLIL..I I’.._) % Stitch “N _2 -- cij [] .,‘- 2024/ / 1 - 6 2-3 0 2014 - Gathering with straight stitch A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or three rows of gathering stitches. • Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower needle thread tension to 3. • [...]

uiiiity stitcfl h. /1 Stitch Q..J <> -.- “, / 8 6.0 2.0 3-5 0 2024/ /•// /2014 - Bridging stitch The bridging stitch creates a hemstitching effect. It is often used for connecting two finished fabric edges. E ‘3 • Finish the fabric edges and press the seam allowance to the wrong side. p.13 • Place the fabric under the presser foot w[...]

L,J LII I LI L’jI I% A Wd Stitch -- ç,j E1 %, / 1 0 3 - 3-5 2024/ y 2014 SZ Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 (2014 special accessory) Use the rolled hemmer to finish the edges of blouses, scarves, or ruffles without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and durable edge finish. • Double-fo[...]

I I Utility stitci ,,% _.., Stitch -- c.j i1 s:, / 5 4.5 1.5 4-5 0 2024/ /2014 - Tip: Add a colored pearl cotton thread on the folded edge as you sew the shell tuck. This creates a pretty contrast and strengthens the hem. Shell edging Shell edging is a very effective finish for thin, soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabrics. It is frequently use[...]

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Buttonholes General notes on buttonholes 58 Inserting the buttonhole guide 58 Inserting the buttonhole foot 58 Fully automatic buttonhole 59 Semi-automatic buttonhole! manual finish 59-60 Manual buttonhole 61 Buttonholes with gimp thread 62 Tips for a perfect buttonhole 63 a[...]

Buttonholes Your Expression has the perfect buttonhole for every fabric and garment. Whether you wish to sew buttonholes on jackets, pants (trousers), blouses or stretch fabrics, 2 different buttonholes (1 for 2014) give your garments the professional touch. Insert the buttonhole guide to support the feed motion of the fabric. Place the fabric betw[...]

—-“-‘-I’ll’ Fully automatic buttonhole Fully automatic buttonholes are accomplished by pressing button 9. Adjust the size of the buttonhole by using the -1+ button B. You can also adjust the buttonhole width (-1+ button A) and the buttonhole density (-1+ button C). Sew as many buttonholes as you wish. Your Expression will continue to sew [...]

The second bartack will be sewn and complete the buttonhole, The word “auto” appears in the window. All remaining buttonholes will now be sewn automatically. U IUU I Note: If the length or stitch density of a programmed buttonhole is changed, the programming is cancelled. Reprogramming with a new length value or a new density is required. ‘V [...]

DULLUI II lUIt Manual buttonhole You can also set the length of the buttonhole while sewing. Select the desired buttonhole. Press the “reverse sewing” button. The word “man” appears in the window. The buttonhole length, set previously, disappears. Once you have reached the desired length, press the “reverse sewing” button once again. Th[...]

*_‘..A’.i.I ii iJIcO Buttonhole with gimp thread Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads are more durable and will not stretch. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread approximately the same color as the sewing thread to stitch over. Place the center of a length of gimp thread over the metal bar extending from the center, back of the butt[...]

bUttOflflO Buttonhole tips: • A wider, less dense buttonhole is recommended on heavy fabrics. • Use presser foot No. 1 for buttonholes that are to be sewn very close to a reinforced edge. • Materials that shift or stretch easily should be reinforced with watersoluble. tissue paper or other lightweight stabilizer. • Keyhole buttonholes are p[...]

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Accessories and needles Presser feet (standard accessories) 66-67 Special accessory table 68-69 Felling foot/appliqué foot 70 Pintuck foot 71 — R Cording foot/shirring foot 72 — Knit edge foot/ruffler 73 1/4 inch quilt and patchwork foot 74 Free motion quilting foot! bias binder 75 Pintuck foot with guide 76 Non-stick fancy stitch foot for lea[...]

- - - - ‘—. ,-. , , ‘- ,.., ...4 I %.., Presser feet (normal accessories) Standard presser foot No. 0 Order No.: 98-694 816-00/000 (model 2024) 98-694 847-00/000 (model 2014) V r Zipper and edge presser foot No. 4 Order No.: 98-694 884-00/000 (model 2024) Order No.: 98-694 843-00/000 (model 2014) Fancy stitch foot (for dual feed) No. 1 Order [...]

Edge guide No 8 Order No.: 98-802 422-00/000 (model 2024 and 2014) Second spool holder Seam ripper Brush Oil Order No.: 93-033 063-44/000 Order No.: 99-053 016-91/000 Order No.: 93-847 979-91/000 Order No.: 93-035 910-91/000 1 Needle box Order No.: 48-020 804-32/000 7. 7 77 7 /1 Accessories and nee .< . 7 Buttonhole guide No. 10 Order No.: 93-03[...]

Special accessories/presser feet (available from your dealer): Designation Order No. Sewing work Appliqué foot 93-042 941-91/000 For appliqué work Open toe appliqué foot 93-036 931-91/000 Allows full view of work surface Bias binder 98-053 484-91/000 For binding edges with bias tape Pintuck foot 5 grooves (size 80 twin 93-042 950-91/000 For crea[...]

.3 The following pages contain application examples of some special accessory feet. 3 Designation Order No. Sewing work Bridging guide 93-036 952-46/000 For sewing together two edges of fabrics with a hemstitch seam effect 1/4 Quilting and patchwork foot 93-036 925-91/000 For quilting and patchwork jobs (without dual feed) 1/4 Quilting and patchwor[...]

Felling foot Flat felled seams are particularly strong and are commonly known as jeans seams. Seams on sportswear and children’s wear, blouses and shirts are morexdurable with this technique. You can make these seams particularly decorative by using a sewing thread of a contrasting color. The felling foot is available in two different widths. •[...]

eul ts aria neec Pintuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can be easily duplicated on many types of fabric such as light cotton and linens. Undergarments and children’s clothes are given a nostalgic touch by pintucking. • Attach the pintuck foot • Insert a twin needle on your machine (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm needle spacin[...]

— Cording foot Cording is a technique in which pearl thread or a fine cord is overstitched to produce a purl seam. With this you can obtain an effect similar to braiding. Appliqués can also be made more effective with this seam. Attach the cording foot Place the pearl thread in the foot so it leads through one of the grooves at the front and lie[...]

Knit edge/piping/beading foot Thick seams in knitted fabrics or imitation furs can be sewn easily with the knit edge foot. In order to obtain a perfect F] seam on knit fabrics (e.g. shoulder seams), we recommend sewing over a wool thread, pulled slightly taut into the seam. This will give the seam additional strength and keep it from stretching out[...]

LAUI i cii iU I ItLJl 1/4 inch Quilt and patchwork foot A quilt consists of two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Many geometric-pieces of fabric are joined together in continually changing patterns to form the top layer of the quilt. This is tacked to a middle layer of polyester or cotton batting and a backing layer. The[...]

1’ Free-motion quilt foot The free-motion quilt foot in combination with the straight stitch is well suited for free-motion quilting. The three layers of your quilt are guided manually during free-motion quilting. The faster you sew, the more consistent and uniform your stitches will become. Try this technique out first on a test piece. Free-moti[...]

With this foot you can accurately sew pintucks with a spacing of 5 or 11 mm. The same foot allows you to precisely space decorative stitches up to 6 mm wide between the pintucks. • Attach the pintuck foot with guide. The foot can be attached with the guide pointing to the left or the right. • Insert a twin needle (2.0 or 2.5 mm space between ne[...]

‘..J’J’JI I Cu i I IUI 7/9 hole foot Beautiful decorative effects can easily be achieved with this presser foot. Up to 9 cords may be stitched over using decorative stitches and a variety of embroidery threads. — • Cut your cords to the desired length. Thread the cords 1 through the holes in the foot from the top to the bottom. Lead the c[...]

ctliu iieeuIes Circular embroidery guide The circular embroidery guide allows you to create perfect embroidered circles. The creative possibilities are endless! Your fabric is automatically fed in a circle, allowing you to embellish your clothing and household items. The guide is marked in 1 cm increments. • Mark a center point with a fabric mark[...]

Fringe foot With this special foot for fringe embroidery you can produce fantastic effects in no time. This foot is particularly effective on terry cloth. Mark your desired pattern with a fabric marking pen. Place a piece of stabilizer under the fabric. • Attach the fringe foot. • Set the upper thread tension to 2 - 3. Embroider the motif row b[...]

iitssurles aria neeaies Needle table Using the correct needle guarantees better stitching of the fabric. Fabric weight Fabric weight Fabric weight light medium heavy needle size needle size needle size 607075 8090 100110120 Needle points System & No. Profile Point and eye Suitable for 130/705 H Light ball point Universal needle for synthetics, [...]

Needle chart Accessories and needli Classification Stitch Stitch Needle Suitable for [ length width spacing 130/705 H-ZWI 2.5 mm — 1.6 mm normal pintucks Size: 80 2.5 mm — 2.0 mm normal pintucks I { 130,705 H-ZWI Size: 80 2.5 mm — 2.5 mm wide pintucks Size: 90 2.5 mm — 3.0 mm extra wide Size: 100 3.0 mm — 4.0 mm pintucks Fancy patterns wi[...]

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Decorative sewing! Specialty techniques General notes on decorative sewing 84 Altering pattern width/length for combined borders 84 Combined borders 85 Combined borders using twin needle 85 Free-motion monograms 86 Free-motion embroidery 87 Tapering with satin-stitch zigzag 88-90 Appliqué 91 Patchwork/Quilting 92-93 Cross-stitch 94 Eyelet embroide[...]

1 General notes on decorative sewing To enhance your own home textiles or garments your Expression offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches. Create a greater variety of embellishments by combining different patterns, colors and sizes. Use specialty decorative threads to enhance the lovely stitching. Always use stabilizers under fa[...]

V J’.vV II ‘‘::J %_JjJc:;*..IIctILy LiI II IIL4U Combined Borders Create borders of any width by combining different decorative stitches. Rayon embroidery threads give shiny, smooth stitching results and come in many colors and weights. The following example uses stitches from the 2024, but you can as easily create beautiful borders with the [...]

Free motion monograms Use stitch 3 (stitch width 3-6 mm) to create wonderful monogram initials of your own design. Transfer the initials with a fabric marker to the area to be embroidered. Attach the darning foot (special accessory 2014) and bring it into the darning position (see page 51). Lower the feed dog. Place a tear-away stabilizer under you[...]

- — I— • ‘‘ s_, a ii ii 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 4 41 4 Free motion embroidery These striking embroidery designs can easily be sewn with your Expression. Set your Expression as for free motion monograms. ‘ 4 Draw the outline of the embroideries on fabric where you want to stitch them. Follow the instructions and tips br free motion monogram[...]

.1 Tapering with the satin-stitch zigzag With your Expression you also have the option of increasing or decreasing the width of the zigzag stitch in 0.5 mm increments. This technique of adjusting the width of a zigzag seam is called TAPERING. You can achieve great effects by adjusting the size of a wide zigzag stitch. 88[...]

— I — - —— Manual change/ Regular pattern Place stabilizer under fabric. Set needle thread tension to 3. Select the zigzag stitch needle position (stitch 12). Pressing the “Pattern mirror — button” (16) will change the stitch from a right (C) — to left (A) needle position stitch. Zigzag stitch 3 is used I’ when a center (B) needle[...]

Satin stitch mitered corners Mitered corners (with an angle of 45°) can be achieved by altering the width of the satin stitch zigzag while sewing. • Select zigzag stitch 12 (right needle position). • Set stitch width to 6 mm, stitch length to 0.2-0.3 mm. • Set the needle thread tension to 3. • Satin stitch a single straight line. • To mi[...]

J I I Appliqué designs Appliqués are easily created and produce a beautiful effect. By using a variety of materials and patterns you can obtain many different effects. You can make a perfect densely I 3 stitched seam with the applique foot (special accessories). I The special cutout on the sole allows the extra thickness of I a satin stitch zigza[...]

uecorauve sewingipeciaity iecnniques Patchwork quilt Patchwork and quilting are traditional handicraft techniques which were originally used by North American pioneer women to make use of left over fabric. Over the years it has developed into a creative hobby. A patchwork quilt consists of three layers of fabric, two layers of fabric with a layer o[...]

euorative sewingipecaaiiy tecnniqu And this is how it’s done: Cut the pieces necessary for your quilt top, making sure • to include a seam allowance of 1/4 inch (6 mm). • Sew the pieces together as required by the block — chosen. These squares will then be sewn together and will form the top of the quilt. • Baste the finished top of the q[...]

•0 J Cross-stitch Cross-stitch embroidery has always been a wonderful traditional, embroidery technique. What used to be stitched by hand with a great deal of effort can now be sewn with the Expression with astonishing ease and speed. With cross-stitch No. 20. design your own cross-stitch combinations. These patterns look as if they were hand-emb[...]

II IJI JJc..,IaILy LL.J II IILfI Eyelet embroidery Eyelet embroidery enhances your linens and blouses. Using an eyelet plate (special accessory) and various utility and decorative stitches beautiful embroidery can be produced. And this is how it’s done: • Lower the feed dog. • Place the eyelet plate onto the needle plate making sure that the [...]

Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Hemstitching This is a technique everyone recognizes — but was previously only embroidered by hand! With your Expression you can produce hemstitching much quicker and easier. Special hemstitches No. 22 and 23 for 2024, and No. 18 for 2014, are built into your machine. By changing the stitch length and width [...]

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iviaintenance [1 I Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. Removal • Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer (lamp changer) as shown, and press the needle plate up on the right, then on the left. It can now be easily removed. Replacing • Place the needle plate against the rear edge of the cut out then press down [...]

w TV TV I I I iviaintenanc Changing the light bulb • Switch off the main switch. Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control plug from the machine. • Remove the accessory tray. The light bulb is located inside the sewing machine near the needle threader. Bulb removal Push the bulb remover, as shown in the figure. up as far as it will go. Now [...]

Maintenance Sewing problems and their solutions Problem/Cause Remedy The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. Wrong needle is in use. Needle is bent or blunt. The machine is not properly threaded. Needle is too small for thread. Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the back. Use needle system 130/705 H. Insert a new ne[...]

Maintenanc I Problem/Cause Remedy I The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush. I the feed dog teeth rows. Feed dog is lowered. I Slide B is at the right Push slide B to the left. - (see page 32) — The needle plate is not lying flat. Press downwards at the front of [...]

Technical data Dimensions (w x h x d) 408 x 290 x 187 mm Weight 8.3 kg Nominal voltage (reversible) 120 V I 220 ... 240 V Power consumption 75 W Sewing lamp 12V/max.5W Sewing speed max. 950 stitches/mm mm. 80 stitches/nun Stitching width 0 ... 6 mm Stitching length 0 ... 6 mm Presser foot lift 8mm Max. presser foot height 10.5 mm Needle system 130 [...]

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