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CPFAFFD 360 INSTRUCTIONS Foreword Your dream has come true! You are now the proud owner of a PFAFF 360 — the sewing machine with countless creative possibilities. This instruction book will help you understand the machine and give you valuable tips to make sewing more fun for you. Even if you are an experienced seamstress, you will find this book[...]

I Thread take-up ever 2 Thread retainer stud 3 Zigzag finger-tip control 4 Bobbin winder S Step motion knob 6 Stitch length dial 7 Reverse feed control 6 Light switch 9 Drop feed central 10 Needle plate 11 Free arm cover (enclosing transverse rotary sewing hook) 2 12 Needle 13 Automatic needle threader 14 Needle thread tension 15 Sewlight 16 Stitch[...]

R 8137 18 Balance wheel 19 Collapsible spool pins 20 Top cover 21 Needle threoder control 22 Presser bar lifter 23 Face cover 24 Sewing foot thumb screw 25 Sewing foot 26 Snap-out workplote 27 Free orm 28 Double receptacle for speed control and power cords 29 Free arm fop cover 30 Needle set screw 28— 3[...]

Place the foot control under the cabinet within easy reach of your foot, Rest the right foot on the speed control and press. The harder you press, the faster the machine will run. During pauses in stitching, completely remove your foot from the control — do not allow it to rest there. Push plug I into receptacle 2, and plug 3 at other end of cord[...]

R 7506 9un’auntaLc c6 /ilahilu Qiatiô,, Make sure stop motion knob b is tightened before you begin sewing (clockwise as indicated by white arrow). Whenever you hove to turn balance wheel a, turn it toward you (counter-clockwise as shown by black orrow). Never run o threaded machine unless you have fabric under the presser foot. The machine will [...]

R 8007A Dial G regulates the stitch length (the higher the number on the dial, the longer the stitch). To bock- tack the end of a seam, simply depress the finger-tip control. $&4if/ht $iuhiq .4 Set: DiolA—O Lever B — 6 R 7998[...]

R 7999 If you want to sew a few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is set for straight stitching (A on 0), merely press down the finger-tip control. When the lever is released, the machine resumes straight stitching automatically. To sew longer zigzag seams, turn dial A to desired stitch width (indicated by numbers I to 4). When dial A is set b[...]

I fJOifl1119 th 7366z Hold balance wheel a and turn stop motion knob b all the way to the left (counter-clockwise). Place spool of thread on right-hand spool pin. The bobbin thread should always be the some size as that used on the spool, or a little finer. Pull thread from spool and lead it clockwise around thread retainer stud g, crossing the thr[...]

Pass end of thread through slot in bobbin, from inside. Set bobbin on bobbin winder spindle so that key at base of spindle enters slot in bobbin. Press in lever i. Hold end of thread and slowly start machine. Having wound a few turns, break off end of thread and continue winding at a faster pace. Bobbin winder will stop automatically when bobbin is[...]

the 73 c 66 in Ca$e Raise needle to its highest point and open free arm cover. Lift latch k with your forefinger. Pull out bobbin case with bobbin by holding the latch. When you release latchk, the empty bobbin drops out. R 8157 L?n3etinfy a 9u11 73 c 66 1n intt 73c66i,i Caie As shown in illustration 1, hold bobbin in left hand so that the thread e[...]

R 8159 L3n.c&tin 9 th 73 c 6 L 4 mn C43e Make sure the needle is still in its highest position. With thumb and forefinger of left hand, lift latch k and turn bobbin case until slot at end of latch points up (see arrow). Then place it on center stud s of hook. In replacing the bobbin case, it is best to hold the loose end of thread so that it wi[...]

Types of Fabrics Mercerized Silk Needle Cotton j Size 0 Fine Fabrics 80 60 to such as georgette, chiffon, batiste, to 000 or voile, lawn, silk. 100 70 twist Lightweight Fabrics 70 such as dress silks and cottons, A & B to 80 sheer woolens, shirting, dra- twist 80 peries. Medium Fabrics 50 such as lightweight woolens, to B & C 90 madras, mus[...]

Lmi,tant 9atts a 6 ,ut /Vee?1e5 On PFAFF 360 sewing machine, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The needle system is stamped on the needle plate. Genuine Pfaff nedles, System 130R, are available from every Pfaff dealer. Bent or blunt needles should not be used. Cnjtnj the /Vee?te R6798 Bring needl[...]

t1heain 9 Place spool of thread on spool pin I and lead thread end through both thread retainer openings 2 (see illustration opposite). Lead thread clockwise around tension and pull it between any two of the tension discs 3. Bring take-up lever 4 as high as it will go and pass thread from right to left through one of the holes at its end. Pull thre[...]

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Ceatin9 the 1 ’Vee?te ‘heae Before you begin make sure that the needle is at its highest position, i.e. that the lower hole of the ascending take-up lever d is in line with the bottom edge of the top cover. Now lower the sewing footand—— With your left hand push needle threader control down until threader prong w (see opposite page) penetra[...]

R 8158 When you have had sufficient needle threading practice, you may shorten the procedure as follows: Push needle threader control down. Place thread behind hook of prong w so thai its end is about 1/ inch to the right of the prong. Slowly re teose control. Prong w now pulls end of the thread — instead of the toop — through needle eye. Since[...]

R 8150 To check whether the tensions are correctly bol anced, take a closely woven piece of fabric and sew a few straight and zigzag seams. If the straight stitches are tightly drawn in on bath sides of the fabric (see seam sketch III), the tensions are correct. The surest way to double-check this is by examining a zigzag seam. If the zigzag seam i[...]

8003 2? 9 titun 9 ‘7; 4 e ‘7nsun The bobbin thread tension rarely needs adjusting, except for embroidery when ii should be a little tighter than for ordinary sewing. Adjustment is made by a small knurled screw on the bobbin case which can be turned with the thumb tip. Turn it left E( for looser tension. Turn it right for tighter tension. Determ[...]

R 7996 4 i&h iqth 7J1.14titn Turn dial G until the number indicating the desired stitch length is opposite the mark on the dial housing (see straight arrow). Or sew a few stitches and regulate stitch length as required. Ta facilitate satin stitching, the 0—I range on the scale is just as large as the 1—4 section. The setting depends on the [...]

‘711mn9 £h 1 2 /i1.uhuw 9e? The machine feed is dropped for darning hoop embroidery and button sewing. To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control clockwise, Fabric will cease feeding. When the control is turned to the right as far as it will go feeding of the fabric resumes automatically when you start sewing. 21[...]

R 7086 Chaqinfy th $win9 9ôôe Lift both needle and presser bars to their highest positions and turn the sewing foot thumb screw to the left. Tilt the foot sideways and pull it down. Slip on new foot and tighten the screw securely. .4 Remove the sewing foot. Attach darning foot from the rear. Hold spring clip n so that it is behind the needle set [...]

Ca 4,,? /biainEenasue Longevity and smooth machine performance are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. Remove all lint before oiling. All moving and rotating parts require regular lubrication. It is advisable to establish a pattern when oiling[...]

The oiling points in the machine arm can be reached easily by removing the top cover. Oil should be applied sparingly. Excessive quantities of oil may soil the work and cause machine sluggishness. One or two drops of oil usually wilt suffice. To pull cover up, tilt it back and lift. R 8142 24 L I) R 8061 Oiling points in the machine[...]

Zyuta /ilathine Care Accumulations of lint packed between the tooth rows of the feed cause noisy operation of the machine. Therefore, from time to time, remove the needle plate and clean the feed with a toothpick or similar wooden object. The needle plate is held in place by a press stud and can be removed without a screwdriver. To do this, lift ba[...]

$Otifjht 91Wt5 The 15-watt sewlight is recessed under the machine arm and can be swung out by pulling down the grille. To change the light bulb: Push bulb into socket, turn left, and pull out. When inserting new PFAFF light bulb, be sure to slide bulb pins into bayonet socket slots. Press bulb in and turn right. Close grille. Note voltage of electr[...]

R 6085 ‘7h 4 $nai-Qui fOckr1at Your PFAFF 360 has a snap-out workplaie which can be raised to give you a full-size work oreo for fbi sewing ond embroidery. To raise workplate, pull it out to the left os for os it will go, then lift it until it is flush with the needle plote. Now let it snop into position. When you wont to use the free arm for dom[...]

t.cunj th 11tc &tt 7i.cicn Your PFAFF 360 is equipped with a 30-watt electric motor (Type PE 360), which is housed in the machine base and drives the main shaft by means of a driving belt. If the driving belt tension needs adjustment, take out the four screws in cover t and remove. Loosen screw x and adjust idler r until correct tension is obta[...]

‘7cut1e $hotItinfJ 1. Machine Skips Stitches Wrong needle. Needle bent. Machine threaded improperly. Needle too fine or too thick for the thread. 2. Needle Thread Breaks Cause: The above mentioned may cause thread breakage. Thread tension too tight. Poor or knotty thread used. Remedy: Push needle up as far as it will go and be sure that the long [...]

Hook raceway is jammed with thread or needs oiling. Burrs or sharp edges on needle plate slot. 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 [...]

5. Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Remedy: Feed dog set too low, does not rise up enough obove Hove your Pfoff dealer make the necessary adjustment. needle plate level. Accumulations of lint pocked between feed teeth. Take off needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 6. Machine Works Heavily Cause: Remedy: Motor belt has shrunk and causes e[...]

. V R8033 Edge Stitching Machine Setting: A —0 to 4 B — 4 Sew parallel rows of straight or zigzag stitches at various distances from the fobric edge by using adlustable seam guide No. 53077 and the edge stitcher (without quilting gauge). The seam guide is fastened to the machine bed with the long thumb screw. For wider marginal stitching, turn [...]

41242 Flat Felled Seams Machine Setting: A —0 or 2 (optional) B — 4 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 far felling on elasticized fabrics only. 4 First Seam Lay pieces together with the wrong sides faci[...]

1248 Hemming Machine Setting: A—Oor2to4 . B— 4 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. Clip off the corner of the fabric to facilitate inser tion into the hemmer foot. Feed fabric so that the raw edge is in line with the left [...]

57378 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: A— 2 to 4 B— 4 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 over- .4 cast edges after fabric is cut and before the pieces are loined. Two similar pieces of fabric which do not ravel ea[...]

51378 Inserting Lace Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A — Ito 3 B— 4 You con attach lace edging in one simple operation. First fold fabric down /e inch with the fabric groin. Press fold. Overlap lace on folded edge. Sew together with narrow zigzog stitches. Trim excess fobric on wrong side close to seam. V Machine Setting: A—I to 3 B— 4 This[...]

- 5137 tnserting Patches Machine Setting A—4 B — Large holes can be patched quickly. The following method may be used for jersey fabrics. Cut patch so that its grain will match the rest of the fabric. Place the patch over the damaged area. Sew it down with a wide zigzag stitch of medium length. For additional strength stitch over corners twice.[...]

46121 SingIeNeedIe Cording Machine Setting: A —2 B — 4 Trace cording pattern on fabric and pull a filler thread through the groove in the sole of the sewing foot. Follow your pattern with a satin stitch and hold the filler thread lightly. The satin stitch is used for many sewing lobs, For added effects sew over embroidery with contrasting threa[...]

Applique Work Machine Setting: A — 1 1 Jz to 2 - B — Appliqusing 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 narrow zigzag stitch —— and the motif will appear on the right side. Trim excess material close to the seam and sew over edges [...]

46121 Openwork Embroidery Machine Setting: A —0 and 21/a B— 4 There are hundreds ef patterns excellent for openwork embroidery. Although similar in appearance to applique, openwork embroidery is much simpler. Let’s embroider the 25 -square box illustrated. First, sew over all traced lines twice, using short straight stitches. Then sew over st[...]

R 7221 51378 Making Stuffed Animals Machine Setting: A — VJz B— + Stuffed animals are wonderful toys for the little folk and they are so easy to make. Some scraps of fabric or oilcloth and a piece of cardboard is all you need for this elephant, for instance. Outline pattern on material and cut out pieces without a seam allowance. Insert some co[...]

51378 (mitation Hemsfifcbing Machine Setting: A — V/s . B — 4 Stitch Length: 1 1 /s Increase Tension Beautiful hemstitching effects on handkerchiefs, blouses, dresses, and so forth, can be mode with Pfaff’s System 130 (wing) needle available at Pfaff stores at extra cast. Loosely woven fabrics, such as batiste, organdy, georgette, etc., are w[...]

R 7173 .4 Hemstitching Hemstitching is successful on linen and twilled fabrics. For this type of work use an ordinary needle. Draw several threads out of the fabric. Set machine for a medium-wide zigzag stitch and sew along both edges of the strip, making sure that “zigs” and zags” in both rows are exactly opposite each other. Set stitch leng[...]

R 8145 Sewing Buttonholes Machine Setting: A — 11/2 . B — Stitch Length: 0.2 Attach buttonhole foot No. 51016 and set slide on buttonhole gouge to buttonhole length desired. The buttonhole is the right length when beginning of first seam reaches red end of slide indicator (see arrow). The basic machine settings need not be changed in sewing a b[...]

Instructions for Buttonholing p I Sew first side over a filler cord. When beginning of seam reaches 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. Lower foot, take one stitch to the left, pull filler cord taut and lay[...]

46120 R7160 Button Sewing Don’t be ofroid to sew on buttons, hooks, eyes or rings with your PFAFF. Attach button sewing foot No. 46120 ond drop machine feed. Mochine Setting A —0 B — Place button under button sewing foot and align so thot needle will enter left hole. Let needle titch through hole and make one or two tying stitches. Roise need[...]

Darning You will really appreciate the free arm of your PFAFF 360 when you darn sleeves and socks. Remove presser foot and drop machine feed. Use feed cover plate No.60407 to increase tautness of fabric and permit free R 6121 movement. Ta fasten the feed cover plate to the machine, slip its spring into the slot in the front edge of the needle plate[...]

Tubular Articles Machine Setting A —0 B — 4 Drop feed. You need no darning hoop to mend sleeves. trouser legs or socks on your PFAFF 360. Simply slip them over the free arm. Stitch back and forth across the hole, first length wise, then crosswise. Use a thin No. 70 needle. Thin Spots Remember that “a stitch in time saves nine” and reinforce[...]

R 5926 Monogram Embroidery Machine Setting: A — according to desired width B — 4 4 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 rote. The fabric should be held taut in the hoops, the presser ba[...]

Changing the Needle Holder Bring take-up lever to highest point, loosen small setscrew and change needle holders. Tighten set screw securely. The large needle set screw must always point toward the right. Use System 130 B round-shank needles in 1/to and 5 /64-inch double-needle holders, and System 130 R flat-shank needles in 3/ and 7 /oa-inch needl[...]

Increase the bobbin thread tension slightly for cording. Pfaff recommends you fill your cording so it keeps its shape in the laundry. Filler cord thickness depends on cording size you want. To sew filled cording, use the two cording plates with cord ducts. Only very narrow tucks are made without filler cord. Machine Setting: A—0 B—. + Additiona[...]

- 5137Q Ornamental Sewing You can make exciting fashion stitch designs by alternating straight and zigzag stitching, varying stitch length, stitch width or needle position. To do this, press control F down in rhythm. Some of these designs are illustrated below. Surely you will be pleased to know that your PFAFF 360 can be converted into a PFAFF 360[...]

The Transverse Spool Holder To ensure that ihe thread will unwind evenly from a crosswound spool, use the transverse spool holder which is part of the standard equipment of your machine. To attach the spooi holder, slip position spring I over the vertical spooi pin, the bent portion of the spring pointing toward you. Push the spool of thread on spo[...]

Contents Foreword . Essential Ports of Machine Electrical Information Fundamentals of Machine Operation Straight Stitching Zigzag Sewing Winding the Bobbin Inserting a Full Bobbin into Bobbin Case Removing the Bobbin Case Inserting the Bobbin Case Recommended Needle and Thread Sizes Important Facts about Needles Upper Threading Operating the Needle[...]