Pfaff 93 manual

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CPFAFFi Automatic 93 INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Your dream has come true. You ore now the proud owner of a Pfaff Automatic 93, the sewing machine which will enable you to master all ordinary sewing and darning lobs that may come up in a home. In addition, your machine can sew a large number of beautiful decorative designs completely automatically. This [...]

DR506 DR 508 DR 507 Qieijicn c6 $,“i Machiw Engaging the Sewing Mechanism .4 Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob clockwise (as indicated by black arrow). Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob counter-clockwise (toward you). The sewing mechanism is disengaged for bobbin winding. The Workplate The pl[...]

DR5 I Power Drive and Sewlight Push plug I into receptacle 2 on back of machine, and plug 3 at other end of cord into the wall outlet. Cord 4 leads to the foot control. Foot-driven machines hove merely a sewlight cord whose plug is pushed into the wall outlet. To switch on the sewlight, push button on face cover. Mount driving belt. Before you drop[...]

DR 4898 6 $&ip1e $tIu4iq .4 For stroight-stitch sewing set: Lever A=O Lever B=Center+ (For stroight stitching, too, a fashion disc should be inserted in the machine.) 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. 6 DROO9A[...]

DR 489A i92a1 $“i 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 ito 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 the [...]

Aiitcusati 9a.chtcn 7t.cts Functional Stitches Three exchangeable fashion discs are furnished with each machine. These discs are used to make the zigzag stitch, the elastic serpentine stitch, and the blindstifch, and are marked as follows: Disc A = zigzag stitch Disc B = elastic serpentine stitch Disc C = blindstitch Ornamental Stitches Fashion dis[...]

OR 544A Changing the Fashion Discs Always lerk stitch width lever A to “0’ before you insert or remove a disc. Turn thumb nut R counter-clockwise to release the disc in the zigzag mechanism, then pull ii up and take it out. Push the disc onto the stud and rotote it until stud H snaps into one of the slots. Then tighten the thumb nut by turning [...]

DR 614 DR 613 icoj,ig e4 1 3c 6 6in Case Raise needle to its highest point and open free arm cover. Lift latch k with the thumb of your left hand and pull out bobbin case with bobbin. When you release the latch, the bobbin drops out. 10 I[...]

Oni th 73ô66in Disengage the sewing mechanism (see page 4) and flick presser bar lifter to highest position. Raise the spool pins to the vertical position. Place spool of thread on one of the spool pins and set bobbin on bobbin winder spindle so that the key at base of spindle enters slot in bobbin, Threading the Machine Lead the thread from spool[...]

a 9t.tt ?0 66 1n into th 73c66e,, Case As shown in illustration 1, hold bobbin in left bond so that the thread end falls from the top down toward you, ond insert bobbin into bobbin case. Hold the bobbin firmly in the bobbin case and pull the thread into the case slot. Pull the thread under the tension spring until it emerges from the opening at the[...]

L,istin 9 tk 7 3c66in Ca.c€ Raise take-up 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 bob[...]

Types of Fabrics Mercerized Silk Needle Cotton Size Fine Fabrics 80 0 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, draW 80 twist peries. Medium Fabrics 50 such as lightweight woolens, to B & C 90 madras, musli[...]

£J,i,ictant 9.:acec a6cut 1 1c On Pfaff 93 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The lost column in the chart on page 16 gives you the needle size required for the material in hand. Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 R, are available from every Pfaff dealer. Bent or blunt needles sho[...]

tij ‘ha?iny Raise the spool pins to the vertical position ond ploce a spool of thread on one of them. Loce the threod through the two rear openings of threod retoiner 2 (see illustroiion). Pull threod between ony two of tension discs 3, os illustrated, and jerk it far over to the right so that it slips properly into the slot and under the thread [...]

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Hold needle thread lightly in your left hand. Turn balance wheel toward you until the needle moves once down and up again. Lightly pull needle thread to draw bobbin thread up through the needle hole. Place both threads bock under the sewing foot. 0R615 Ccect eutaflon Balanced tensions are essential for sewing. If your tension is correct, you will h[...]

DR 580 7yu1t?tIn7 U iei ‘7.eiisio,i The bobbin thread tension has been set for a medium grade and need not be adjusted for all ordinary sewing operations. If a special sewing operation 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 gEE( — for looser[...]

OR 008 $titti4 p1atun The stitch length controj 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 number, the longer the stitch). When the control is set on “0”, the machine ceases feeding. To regulate the stitch length, turn the control until the numb[...]

DR 042 t it in nber, ding. the (The Chan 9 mn 6 th $wuIij ‘Etwt 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 puli it down. Reverse procedure to slip on new foot and tighten screw b securely. DR043 21[...]

DR 616 awij ticu ,4lachiiw 6c Raise the needle and remove the sewing foot. Put the rear end of your brush under the edge of the needle plate and lift until the press stud snaps out. Turn needle plate upside down and replace so that raised portion is at front (see illustration). Press down stud, thread needle with embroidery thread or darning wool a[...]

anin an? m 6 ci?eg 9ôct Remove the sewing foot. Attach darning foot No. 93-100154-91 from the rear. Hold spring clip c so that it is behind the needle set screw, and tighten screw b. Ate- 7 j2cs $eivin 9ôce (with Clear-View Shoe) All-purpose sewing foot No. 93-100179-00 is attached as instructed on page 21. The tronsparency of its shoe facilitate[...]

Ca an /i1ainhnana! 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. All moving and rotating ports require regular lubrication. DR 053 To oil mechanism in free arm, remove sewing foot, raise needle and swing out [...]

There are two openings in the rim of the stitch width dial, one on the left and the other at the back (see arrows). These openings are the oil holes of the zigzag mechanism. Make sure you put only one drop of oil into the oil hole located on the left of the balance wheel, if there is such an oil hole on your machine. Do not lubricate the bobbin win[...]

[ DR 024 Chaqin 9 th 9 ht ?3ut6 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 sew light bulb, be sure to slide bulb pins into socket slot. Press bulb in and turn right. 7uscoinfy the a€e Côo To [...]

C7c6te 4 5hcctinfy 2. Needle Thread Breaks Cause: The above mentioned may cause thread breakage. Thread tension too tight. Poor, knotty or rotten thread used. Hook raceway is jammed with thread or needs oiling. Burrs or sharp edges on needle plate slot. Remedy: Push needle up as far as it will go and be sure that the long groove faces toward you, a[...]

iii 3. Needle Breaks Cause: 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 Ca use: Improper tension. Thread too heavy, knotty or hard. Bobbin unevenly wound. Pieces of thread between tension discs. R[...]

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

847600 Zipper Insertion Pin or baste closed zipper on wrong side of fabric. Position of zipper depends on whether or not you wont the edge of the fabric to overlap the zipper. Turn fabric to right side. Run a straight seam close to left edge of zipper, stitch across end and up the other side in one continuous operation. Use right edge of foot as a [...]

847551 Flat Felled Seams Mochine Setting: A=0 or 2; B= ‘I Flat felled seams are used to durably join two pieces of fabric. They ore made in two operations. Flat felled seams usually are straight-stitched. Narrow zigzag stitches ore used for felling on elasticized fabrics only. 4 First Seam Lay pieces together with the wrong sides facing and the b[...]

DR 073 4 Avoid ugly ends by slowing down feeding. To do this, press the fabric against the needle plate on the left side of the foot before you come to the end of the hem. 847551 Hemming Machine Setting: A=O or 2 to 3; B=4 The hemmer foot is indispensable if you wont to sew a uniform hem. You can hem with straight or zigzag stitches, depending on t[...]

838 954 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 (normal tension setting). You may overcast edges after fabric is cut and before the pieces are joined. DR 081 838 954 Butt Seaming Machi[...]

DR 076 Darning without Darning Hoops You will really appreciate the free arm of your Pfaff 93 when you darn tubular clothing, such as underpants, sleeves, socks or stockings without darning hoops. 4 Trim ragged edges of hole with the fabric grain, then stitch bock and forth across the hale from one side to the other with the machine running at high[...]

Triangular Tears Triangular tears are best darned by placing the torn section between hoops and making close stitches across and lengthwise. Move work under the needle with both hands. Thin Spots Remember that ‘a stitch in time saves nine” and reinforce spots that have worn thin with short stitches made lengthwise and across worn section. This [...]

DR 582 838 954 Inserting Pakhes Elastic Fabrics Insert fashion disc B (elastic serpentine stitch). Machine Setting: A=4; B= Stitch Length: Medium Large holes can be patched quickly. The following methad 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 a[...]

DR 567 stitch). Blindsfitching Insert fashion disc C. Machine Setting: A=4; B=1 Stitch Length: Maximum he following method may be used for tch so that its grain will match the rest Skirts, dresses and ladies’ coats of medium and heavyweight fabrics ore damaged area, hemmed with blind stitches. To do this, insert the blindstitch disc and a No. 70 [...]

DR 082 Sewing Buttonholes Insert fashion disc A. Machine Setting: A=l t /s (first notch); B= Stitch Length: Almost 0 (for buttonhole seam) Use only No. 50 embroidery and darning threod. Attach buttonhole foot No. 847616 and set slide on buttonhole gouge to button hole length desired. The buttonhole is the right length when beginning of first seam r[...]

Instructions for Buttonholing thread. slide on buttonhole gouge to button- right length when beginning of first see arrow). pposite page, the bartacks at each vide as a buttonhole seam. pull o filler cord through the hole gth, sew on a piece of scrap material. oven fabrics, it is advisable to place I. To strengthen buttonholes in tricot woven cotto[...]

— g-lCO79 Button Sewing Insert fashion disc A. Machine Setting: A=0; B= Don’t be afraid to sew on buttons or rings with your Pfaff. The needle won’t break and the threads will not get loose either. The latter may happen only with ready-mode clothing sewn with a chain stitch, It won’t be worthwile to take the machine out for sewing on o sing[...]

DR 044 gs with your Pfaff. The needle won’t • either. The latter may happen only ham stitch. It won’t be worthwile to ngle button, but you will appreciate on pillow and bed covers, on shirts urtains, etc. There your machine will sewing foot No. 931OO179-OQ and uid of a special button sewing foot, n your Pfaff dealer. Turn the needle ion is at[...]

DR 033 838 954 Applique Work Insert fashion disc A. Machine Setting: A=lt/ 2 to 2; B= + Applique is easy and modern. Trace design on wrong side of fabric ond 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 right side. Trim excess material close to the sea[...]

DR 038 lique is very effective on buster suits, 3fores, bibs, frocks, covers, wall hang or wherever o gay note is desired. out small, but essential sections of ign with granite stitches. V Monogram Embroidery Insert fashion disc A. Machine Setting: A=3 to 4; B= 4 Prepare machine as for darning. Script letters are best for monogram embroi dery witho[...]

838 954 Straight-Stitch Hemstitching Infert fashion disc A. Machine Setting: A=0; B= Stitch length: Medium to maximum. Insert twin hemstitching needle, System 130 Zwi-Ho, as instructed 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 cording[...]

Cording Machine Setting: A=0; B=# To cord on your Pfaff 93, use a cording foot and a twin needle. Twin needles are available for needle distances of 1.2 ( 3 /oa”), 1.6 (h/l6), 1.8, 2.0 (/o4”), 2.5 (3/), 3.0, and 4.0 (5/) millimeters. Cording feet are available in three varieties, as follows: Pin tucks are made with cording foot No. 847680 (7 gr[...]

Turn sewing foot thumb screw b to the left and take out the sewing foot. Slip on cording foot ond 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 embroidery thread, wider cording with sewing silk in the [...]

foot and tighten screw b securely. 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 adustabIe guide (see ill. on page 46) which is part of every cording foot. Various Cording Effects Attractive cordi[...]

NV DR 554 93 00179 Coarse-Thread Embroidery V NV Insert fashion disc A. f ] Machine Setting: A=O to 4; B=optional M Yj Buy a coarse, four-ply embroidery thread in the desired r i colors. Embroidery designs made with this thread are very I V aifractive. They have dimensional quality and closely resemble manual embroidery work. NV I - V The adjoining[...]

I I I I I DR 555 Embroidery =0 to 4; B=optionol --ply embroidery thread in the desired jns made with this thread are very ave dimensional quality and closely embroidery work. signs were made with the aid of the ke the design illustrated in the middle, and zigzag stitching; ery is made with the machine running eed. 93W0175 Autonatic Embroidery Machi[...]

858 954 Stitching Synthetic Materials Insert fashion disc A. Curtains Machine Setting: A=1 to 3, depending on material; Be Stitch Length: Minimum 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 order t[...]

Two-Needle Decorative Sewing Insert fashion discs A to G. Machine Setting: A=up to 2; B= I Automatic embroidery designs ore particularly attractive when sewn with twin needles and different color thread. The distance between both needles must not exceed /64 inch. (For threading the twin needles see cording instructions on page 45) d. If necessary, [...]

Contents .2 .3 .4 .4 .5 .5 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 23 Core and Maintenance Changing the Light Bulb Removing the Face Cover Replacing the Face Cover Trouble Shooting Zipper Insertion Quilting Flat Felled Seams Hemming Overcasting Edges Butt Seaming Darning without Darning Hoops Darning Inserting Patches Blindst[...]