Pfaff creative 1472 manual

* • • L - I; : I cI —. F PFAFF creative 1472 PIAcF G. M. PFAFF AktiengesellSChaft Werk Karisruhe-DUrlaCh Gritznerstral3e 11 7500 Karlsruhe 41 Printed in West Germany Heidetberger Reprographie A Grosch GmbH 6904 Eppelheim. Seestratte 72 Subject to alterations in design N, 3027n HR erigt 9j93 Instruction Book[...]

Fold out this page fl Some safety rules a) Take care to avoid injury to your fingers by the needle during sewing b) Make sure you unplug the power cord whenever you have to leave the machine or want to clean it, oil it or change mechanical and accessory parts. c) Be sure to use only a 15’watt light bulb in the sewing lamp. cf) The drive belt must[...]

7 Parts of the sewing machine I Carrying handle 2 Folding cover 3 Hand wheel 4 Release disc 5 Keys for balance and pattern length 6 Key for program sequence and recommended sewing modes 7 Key for stitch length and pattern length 8 Stitch width keys 9 Main switch 11 Work support with accessory box and accessory compartment 12 Sewing toot holder with[...]

Utility stitch programs (“No Description Application Straight stitch For all sewing work, plus a ‘-“‘ middle needle position 6 mm fancy stitch. n-i Straight stitch For all sewing work requiring with 19 needle positions special needle positions. I ‘- Straight stitch, reverse For sewing continuously in reverse. ‘-‘ middle needle positio[...]

Embroidery stitch programs 1890 I/1/ 91 921941951 II / IIIIIIIIlIiii I I ilIIIIIiIIii, I ‘c ‘‘ J ilIIIiIIIIIii I s,.. I IIIIIIilIIiii I c -‘ I IlillilfilgI %.-: — c!:. R R 3839 /3 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 41 42 43 44 I - -----_ No. Description Application i p Light buttonhole For sewing buttonholes in blouses, shirts c- 5 ‘ 7.0 to 16 mm [...]

70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 / //; 1 a/c/:/i/ 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 9396979899 bA — No. Description Application 30-69 73-80 Embroidery stitch For fancy seams, ornaments, borders and 84-89 programs embroideries. 9 93 Scalloping For table linen, napkins, bed linen, etc. 60,61 ,63 edge decoration 7072 Cross stitch For cross-stitch embroider[...]

Jt7j - t /- Pull the power lead out of the foot control Plug the foot control lead into connec hon socket 31 and place the foot con trol on the ground. Press main switch 9, the sewing lamp then goes on ; Electrical connection Lift off the cover and fold down the carrying handle. Compartment A is for storing the foot control, mains lead and instruc[...]

B 25 7- Bobbin winding: Take hold of the work support and swing it to the left. Place the bobbin on winder 25 and turn it so that pin A engages in slot B. Open free arm cover 33 33 4 a / M (i(W7 fr Disengaging the sewing action: Hold the balance wheel and turn release disc 4 as shown by the arrow 4 Switch off main switch 9. Lift latch A and pull [...]

7 Winding from a second spool: Swing bobbin winder thread guide 44 to the front Pull the thread into guide 40, into bobbin winder tension A and around finger B Now pass the thread to bobbin winder 25 and wind it a few times clockwise around the bobbin Press the bobbin to the right Then turn on the main switch, press the foot control and wind the bo[...]

7 4 Inserting the bobbin: insert bobbin so that the thread unwinds as shown (A), pull thread through slot (B) and out of opening (C> HR —-- Inserting the bobbin case: switch off main Switch 9, lift latch A and push the bobbin case fully onto pin B Cutout C must face upwards. Checking the bobbin thread tension: with a brief, sharp upward move[...]

Place the needle thread behind hook 13 and hold it. Pull threader 35 fully downwards. Swing threader to front against needle and hold it there - Swing threader to rear, releasing thread at same time, and when the threader has moved upwards, pull the thread tully through the needle eye. Threading: Switch off main switch 9 Set needle at top position [...]

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Exclusive built-in dual feed lets you do things even experts find difficult. F I I F’ I __ - * I i. Swing work support 11 against the machine arm. /3 PL / Even experts find it difficult to match patterns and plaids when sewing slip pery silks and synthetics But easy matching is automatic with Pfaffs exclusive built-in dual feed. When two or more [...]

: - .. ... - N Switch on main switch 9, have material cover needle hole (see illustration B) and lower the sewing foot onto it by pressing presser bar lifter 17 down wards. Position A of lever 17 is for darning. J 4 Needle thread tension 39 A = setting mark Important! In order to obtain good sewing results it is important to check the following: 1.[...]

Important! When the main switch is pressed to switch the machine on, the sewing lamp lights up When the machine is switched off by pressing the main switch, removing the mains plug or by power failure, the program memory in the computer is saved by a battery back-up. When the machine is switched on again, program 00 (straight stitch with needle in [...]

28 F E F F F The controls of the Creative comput er: 5 Keys for balance and pattern length 6 Key for program sequence and recommended sewing modes 7 Stitch length and pattern length keys 8 Stitch width keys 21 Display 22 Four program keys 26 Pattern start key 27 Single pattern key 28 Pattern mirror key 29 Twin needle key 30 Repetition key 47 Memory[...]

Program selection: When the Creative is switched on. pro gram -00- appears in display 21. Enter the required number in program dis play 21 using programming keys 22 The alphabet and number symbols are selected with the left keys, while let ters and numbers are selected with the right keys Stitch width setting: The stitch width ranges from 0 to 9mm [...]

Balance, or correction of reverse stitches The balance control is used for correc ting pattern or program combinations which are sewn with a slight shift owing to influences by the type of material or working method used The stitch length ot the reverse stit ches nt a pattern is corrected trom 7 to + 7, the normal position isO”. The minus “ set[...]

[T1I LI II I j prog _L-o 0 /) 2&& / q nw Repeating program combinations: Key 30 “memory/repeat” has three functions: 1 Returning a program combination to the starting position. 2 Repeating selected program combi nations after other programs have been sewn in the meantime 3. Initiating sewing after tree program ming ——--::-—--Th L[...]

Setting the pattern start: Key 26 “pattern start” has three func tions: 1. Push “pattern start key 26. A pat tern in progress is returned to the starting point. 2 The last program in a combination appears in the display. 3. Length programming in buttonhole- and darning programs is cancelled. / “c— Q / O4OO 4 Recommended sewing modes: For [...]

4 N Take hold of the work support and swing it out to the left. A N B illltH F. : I support and The work support can be lifted out (A). Open its lid and take out accessory box C. Underneath the box is an accessory compartment B. Illustration o shows how to arrange sewing feet, needles and bobbins in the accessory box. Sewtng feet (normal accessorie[...]

Changing the fuse S Disconnect the mains plug Turn fuse holder A left by a quarter turn with a screwdriver, release it and take it out, Pull out fuse B Insert a new fuse in the holder, replace the holder, push it in with the screwdriver, then turn it right E by a quarter turn. (The fuse type is F2A.) 110-volt machines have no fuse. Changing the bat[...]

ER ER ER ER ER ER ER ER E3 Special accessories The special accessories listed below are intended for special sewing work. They can be obtained from your dealer at an extra charge. Please note! Special accessories must be employed for the intended purpose only. They can only be used at stitch widths up to 6 mm. 14 F ( — Special accessories Part No[...]

Tips for embroidering and sewing with the Pfaff Creative 1472 • Betore you begin, tirst try sewing on a piece of waste fabric. • Check the stitch formation and tension. • Secure the beginning and end of the seam by pressing ‘tie-ott/button-hole” key 19 • For sewing light, soft and stretch materials hold the thread ends at the beginning [...]

Straight stitch Program 00 is a straight stitch with the needle in center position (Fig 1) By pressing “twin needle” key 29 in program 00, the Computer programming function is blocked This is necessary when the straight stitch foot and the round hole needle plate are used (special accessories) Program 01 is a straight stitch with the needle in [...]

JH 5-6 Needle: 100 or 130 H-N Needle thread buttonhole thread Stitch length: longest stitch Top-stitch seams produce nice ornamental effects. For this, selection of a suitable thread is important. To Obtain particularly prominent seams, we recommend using buttonhole thread. Buttonhole thread as bobbin thread r prog -- f ((3 [] 00 HT Buttonhole thre[...]

-r 3 €3 €3 b 4€ 3 Lap-felling imitation lap seam sewn with 3 the ordinary sewing foot. prog -- t i € 3 00 ‘K 3—S OA 1 Place the two pieces of fabric one on top of the other with their face sides, and sew them together about one centimetre from the edge Neaten the raw edge. Fold the seam allowance over to one side and press Then topstitc[...]

Binding edges with the hemmer prna 00 Hemmer foot Hemming secures the fabric edge against fraying and produces a neat and durable edge. Begio by folding the fabric edge approx. /s inch and placing the folded edge under the hemmer foot. Lower the foot and secure the hem in posi tion with a few stitches. Fig 0 shows how the fabric is drawn into the h[...]

Gathering with shirring foot prog -- jj j 00 IS 3 Shoioq loot Stitch length 3—4 mm How to insert the shirring foot Insert the shrrinq foot with its rear pin in groove “A” and push the shoe upwards so that front pin “B” snaps in IFig 2). How to gather Both outer fabric and the material to be shirred are sewn together with the shirring foot[...]

Stitch-width as required Sewing thread embroidery, darning, or sewing thread The stored zigzag stitch is suitable for serging of tight materials The more difficult the material, the wider the stitch width must be selected for the zig zag stitch Ensure that the needle passes outside the outer edge during sewing In this way the material edge is prope[...]

Cut off the stretched elastic tape close to the edge. Gather the fabric to the waist size using straight stitch Push the part prepared in this way between the elastic tape and pn it firmly Stitch it on using elastic stitches Finally Over-stitch the closest and rounded tape elastic stitches (Fig 1) prog I1 13a 3-5 OA On skirts or trousers sew the st[...]

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Seams which are not ironed open can be sewn together and serged in one workstep This method is fast, very durable and suitable for many different materials. The Pfaff Creative 1472 offers a selection of diffe rent elastic closing and serging seams from which you can easily select the corresponding seam for all stretchable materials. Closed overlock[...]

J Honeycomb stitch prog -- (tj jj 24 H 3-5 j 0A Honeycomb stitch is especially suitable as a means of securing hems on stretchable lining materials Fold the hem double up to the hem edge and overcast with honeycomb stitch (Fig 1) Securing hems with the double needle (T-shirt seam) T - =‘1 prog -._. lxi 00 2-3 1 OA Elastic stitch or overlock stitc[...]

nmg - (fJ 00 K35 0A Fold ready made bias binding lengthwise and shape-precs Push the folded binding over the fabric edge and baste it in place, if required Then sew if on with straight stitches (Fig 1). Edge-binding with the binder Sewing foot Binder (special accessoiy) Pro gram 00 Stitch length: 2.5 mm, (Fig. a) or Program 10 Stitch width 25 mm St[...]

Darning with elastic stitch prog 13a Depending on the size of the damaged area, stitch over it with as many elastic stitch seams as are needed to cover it Each seam should just slightly overlap the erie before it (Fig 1). Inserting patches prog --- f3 13a Stitch length 05 mm Needle position down The new piece of tabric is pinned on the face side an[...]

Darning with straight stitch L I 231 6 Feed dog: lowered Presser bar lifter in darning position Sewing-cotton: embroidering and darning thread Darning position (Fig. 1): Lower presser bar lifter ‘A’, at the same time pushing it back slightly until it enters notch “B” at the bottom of its slot. Attach the darning foot (Fig 2) Raise the needl[...]

-- f (i -1 j KK -s L .“ Stitch length. 25—30 mm Key: needle down There are different kinds of zippers: joined or split zippers and special ones for trousers or slacks They can be inserted concealed or open, as required The zipper foot can be engaged on the left or on the right, depending on the work (Figs 1 and 2). Fully concealed zippers Baste[...]

- Sewing thread: Embroidery and darning thread Generally buttonholes are sewn onto double material In spite of this, a piece of paper should be placed underneath during sewing. First draw the spacings and the distance from the edge This point always marks the beginning of sewing Ten buttonhole lengths are stored in the compu ter. from 7,0 to 16 mm.[...]

----, L urn T im 1 “2 O - 1 -o 0 I 00r 1 26’ L__ Linen buttonholes (fully automatic) prog - - [] 90 —3+ i 5/s Sewing thread: Embroidery and darning thread Mark the location of the buttonhole Try out a but tonhole on a piece of waste material and choose the buttonhole size. 21 buttonhole lengths are stored in the compu ter, from 7O to 44 mm. O[...]

L’ WPT ihiI [WS’T POf22 8>7 o 0 ? /;) Linen buttonhole, prog. 90, programmable Determining your own buttonhole length and bartack When you press right (+) program key (22) the buttonhole symbol appears at the right side of program 90 and both segments wilt flash (Fig. 1). • Before beginning the buttonhole pull the run ner of the buttonhol[...]

c 0 Stretch buttonhole (fully automatic) prog (1 91 -3+ 5A Sewing thread: embroidety and darning thread IS buttonhole lencjths are stored in the compu ter, from 10 to 44 mm. On program selection, a programmed buttonhole length of 22 mm and a buttonhole width of 5mm appear in the display Select the required length of buttonhole with stitch length ke[...]

Stretch buttonhole, prog. 91 programmable Determining your own buttonhole seam length and bartack When you press right (4) program key (22) the buttonhole symbol appears at the right side of program 91 and both segments will flash (Fig 1) Before beginning the buttonhole pull the runner of the buttonhole foot fully to the front. • Sew the first bu[...]

Various buttonhole bartacks R Eyelet buttonholes can be sewn with three ddfe rent bartack designs. R Round buttonhole with wedge tack Programm 92a This bartack design is very suitable for buttonholes in trousers and casual wear 3 Round buttonhole 3 with lengthwise tack Programm 92b This tack design we recommend for buttonholes in outerwear in light[...]

zzz [[LIZ F[ I IrT!J ijj prOq () I 22 1 7o 0 47__ Eyelet buttonhole (fully automatic) ping 92a, b.c -3-4- 5A Sewing thread: embroidery and darning thread Key press slow sewing Eyelet buttonholes with different tack designs (see table on page 88). 92a buttonhole with wedge tack 92b = buttonhole with lengthwise tack 92c = buttonhole with crosswise ta[...]

Buttonho’e with gimp thread In the case of elastic. rnafei ala, it is pocarhie that the buttonholes estend 1 herefor a, tile hutton hole strip should he reinforced wit 1 it e I in op material ri order to retain the shape nf the button hole, rise qrmp threart if possible Place the pimp thread over the hack ridge ‘A’ prrfl taut anrt jam it into[...]

Cutting open buttonholes When you cut open a buttonhole it is important not to damage the bartacks To avoid this, insert the seam ripper about 1 mm away from the bar- tack. Now carefully cut the buttonhole open to the middle, then repeat this from the bartack at the other end (Fig. 1) If you have no punch pliers to cut the eyelet, simply cut around[...]

Cording Cording foot + cording tongue (special acces sory) prog -- 00 5 + nnron loot Needle: Double needle Cording seams are especially popular as a deco ration on underwear, dresses, blouses. etc. Cording sewn with the cording tongue Cording is always sewn with two needle threads. Place a spool of thread on each spool pin and secure it in position[...]

A : R R 2 3 Appliqué work For this, two worksteps are required First workstep Second workstep - Sew over the raw edges of the appliqué with par prog I - I row, dense zigzag (purl) stitches (Fig 31 10 2-3 2A To make the edge of the appliqué more promi - nerd, insert a filler cord in the Sean, Stitch width 05 mm Ready made fabric appliqubs can he [...]

R uiIting OA,4 I Edge quido 5eams st’tchect on articles filled with cotton wool r some other soft padding have a very erominent dfect For this purpose, hatting. foam plastic or annel is placed between the to ply and a light ;eight bottom ply (Fig 3) o keep the fahric plies and the padding in place, iaste them together with rows of long bnsting (i[...]

ER ER 2 Attaching lace R I ? I -31 4 I 3 . ? -:“ Inserting lace For this work, two wnrksteps are required For this work, two worksteps are required First workstep First workstep prog - prog -- ( [j 00 —3+ OA 10 - —3+ OA Second workstep prog ( 10 I KK 3+ 0A First workstep The lace insert is first secured to the right material side ann is sewn [...]

Embroidery stitch programs Multi-colour embroidery Thesemulti colourembroiderypossibilitiessetno limits to your imagination. Carried out with great devotion to detail, colour and decorative etfects, multicolour embroidery gives your clothes the stamp of your personality The following pages are intended as an inspira tion for ornamentation of dresse[...]

Fancy seams in leather 1 rn 1 iiTi,im ¶TTh I 4 I I Ii jj* oj iii) JJji 1)jjj)YJjjj Border 3 consists of the following programs. Centre motif: 39 Side motif. 84 Single motif 62 First workstep: centre motif • Select program 39 • Needle in down position. • Sew the programmed stitch pattern Shortly before you reach the end of the seam, press the[...]

prog [J 14 16 2A Stitch /riqtli 1 5 mm Key 28 pattern mirrn in program 16 Shelf dqinq provides nice trimming, especially on sheer, soft matenals. Fold over the fabric edge once along the line which is to he decorated During sewing, the hlindstitches draw in the fabric erige at regular intervals, thus producing a shell edge effect The stronger the n[...]

r Is 1iUiiII1tmI1iHflUUnh1Ii1 -: ,44*44•4 2- R Hem stitching As the iflust rations show, hemtitchinq can be used in different ways, both as an edge reinforce went and as a fancy effect on table linen or cloth ng articles “Ladder” hem-stitching prog f 96 - —3+ Stitch width 2 mm Thread embroidering/da,ning thread Needle normal needle, size 80[...]

Linen embroidery Plain embroidery on linen is a widely known and popular ornamentation The patterns illustrated can be made on your Pt aft Creative in a very short time by combining all kinds of stitches. Transfer the pattern illustrated onto the face side of the fabric either by ironing it on or with the aid of tracing paper Always plane two sheet[...]

Ring of flowers The i5ustratiop at the right shows a pretty ring of flowers For this type of embroidery it is very irn portmt to guide the emhroiderv hoop evenly and steadily. Here are the instructions for sewing the different motifs Motif 1: 2 worksteps 1st workstep.prograrn I ft reverse pattern stitch width 2 mm 2nd workstep program 37 stitch wid[...]

m - Programming the computer with L ;. embroidery stitches - and monograms 2 Lengthen ing a pattern at the R Compiling various programs same stitch density from 00 to 99 Fancy stitch programs can be varied in length at the same stitch density when the display at key 5+ • The Creativo computer has 16 M memor ii lights up The pattern length selecto[...]

To enter the programs from 00 to 99 first select a tree M-memory. How to select an M -memory: Fig. 1 • Select the M-memory (with the left prog key 22) Fig. 2 • Select the number of a free M-memory (using the right button prog 22) • The M-memory is free when the display (21) to the right of the memory number is empty. • Push key mem+ 48. The[...]

Lu LJ _______ prq pog loon __- 2 All programs and program combinations can be altered to any length or width and entered in the computer Changing the stitch length Before the last program entry for a fancy pattern the stitch length has to he deteimined (using key 7) (Fig 2) This change of stitch length also determines the length of stitches in the [...]

Changing the stitch width The stitch width can he changed before each pro gram entry (using key 8) Example prop 62 Stitch width = 4 5 nun • Push ‘mem+” key 48 The pattern is now stored with the changed data (Fig. 1 + la) Changing the pattern length at the same stitch density The pattern length can be changed before each program entry (using k[...]

Ornamental borders You can give free rein to your creativity hy r’omhi nina various patterns The ornamental horders illustrated on this page and rtescr,bert below are oteodmd as a stimulus to your imagination • For sewing ornamental borders we recom mend usmna the fancy-stitch sewing foot No 2A. • Place tissue paper under the fabric This will[...]

prog Optional 3- 5 2A Veedle twin needle. 1.6 mm gauge Key: “twin needle’ Very attractive fancy patterns can be sewn with the twin needle The illustrations above show some of the dainty patterns that can he prortuced with a little imagination Press “twin needle” key 29, this limits the stitch width and prevents the needle from strikin the n[...]

JL1AL WKY Z number Programming letters and With the Watt Creative you can chesse betwee three d!ffererit types of tottering and two differe, number characters For sewing monogran and texts we recommend to press slow sewirc key 16 bA bO cA cO dA ,‘ I •“ F A 0 & © cV z s © -r These are used for enhancing or marking line and outerwear it[...]

/- 7 7 I’ Sewing script capital letters dA Example: D F • Before programming, select a free M-memory • Push”mem+”key48 • Select :dA at left “prog” key 22 “—“ (Fig. 1) • Select the following letters at right “prog” key 22 “+“ :dD dF • Input n memory by pressing the me m + key 48 each time • Push single pattern’ [...]

Sewing dots A clot can be used as a full stop or period, for example between the letters of an abbreviation. A dot can be selected together with every letter or figure in italics. Example: H P • Before programming, select a free M-memory • Push “mem+” key48 • At key. “Prog” 22 (left, minus) select :dA (Fig. 1) • At key. “Prog.” [...]

If you wish to divide a text into several lines, select a tree M-rnemory for each line and enter the text After the last program entry, press the single pat tern key Insert a spacing after each word (page 137) Sewing is then begin with the first M memory again To divide the text. select one Mmemory after the other with each part of the text The mac[...]

ER ER ER ER ER ER ER ER ER I Lu!iimJT7uJrJ 4 &&1& ®/ Q SI EN 27 213 Correcting characters with the balance key Sometimes, letters or words may shift, depending on the fabric used. This can be corrected with the balance key (Fig. 2) Words or texts can only be corrected together. The letter or figure last entered is corrected towards plu[...]

R The cross stitch has always played an important role in the history of crabs The Pfatt Creative offers you the chance to continue this wonderful tradition with great ease Besides the crossstitch programs 70 to 72 the sewing computer has numerous other ready-made cross-stitch bor ders in store for you. The program numbers of these are 81 to 83, an[...]

prog -- (J 7079 3+ _j] 2A It you have no cross-stitch pattern available, you can design and sevi your own pattern • Draw the cross stitch pattern on graph paper (see Fig. 1). • Before beginning to sew, mark the sewing sequence by means ot arrows on the drawing. As shown in the above example, indicate the sequence of numbers for every pattern se[...]

Cross-stitch borders Depending on the kind of work, the illustrated bor ders can be sewn in plain colours or in colour com binations Mark the beginning line for the border on the fabric. Border 1 consists of the programs 70, 71, 71i First workstep • Select a free M-memory before programming. (middle motif) • Push”mem-4-”key48 • Select the[...]

% Border 4 consists of the following programs 70. 71. 71, First workstep (centre mold) • Mark the centre-line on the material • Select program 71 and sew along the marked line Second workstep • Select a free M-memorv • Puch rn em + key 48 • Enter programs 2 x 70 1 x 71 in the computer by pressing key rn em + each time • Sew the stored p[...]

Motifs with cross stitches Swan For the pattern shown above 11 free M-memorieS are required. As the following example shows, they are stored in sequence (for preparation see page 150). For M-memory programs M 3 to M 10 the arrow indicating the sewing direction is replaced by symbol L.J = sewing direction. First workstep • Select a free M-memory M[...]

Needle chart Using the adequate needle guarantees better processing of the material. j NeecJIe chart Fabric weight: light Needle size: 60, 70,75 Needle points System & No. Profile 130/705 H 70,80 130/705 H-StiR 70, 110 130/705 H-PS 75,90 130/705 H-SKF 70, 110 130/705 H-J 90—110 130/705 H-LI 70-120 80-110 1WH-N 70—110 130/705 H-WING 100 154 [...]

4 Fault finding Cause 1. Machine skips stitches Needle not inserted correctly. Wrong needle used. Needle bent or blunt. Machine threaded improperly. Needle too thin for thread used. 2. Needle thread breaks For any of the above reasons. Thread tension too strong. Poor-quality or knotty thread used, or thread that has become too dry by excessive stor[...]

Contents Technical section N Alphabets numbers 8, 9 Needle Changing 38 P05it 100 .53 B Needle thread tension checking 25 Balance and pattern length setting 31 32 Battery Changing 43 p — Bobbin case inserting 17 Pattern mirroring 35 Bobbin thread tension checking Pattern start setting 36 Bobbin thread drawing 20 Presser bar lifter 23 24 Bobbin win[...]

Index Sewing instructions B Balance Basting Basting seams Binding attachment Binding edges Blind stitch Block capitals Borders, ornamental Buttonholes Buttonholes, linen 7—16 mm Buttonholes, linen 7—44 mm Buttonholes, linen 7—16 mm (fully-automatic, semi-automatic) Buttonholes, linen 7—44 mm (fully-automatic, semi-automatic) Buttonholes, li[...]

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for HOUSEHOLD use only. When using an electric appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. D ANGER To reduce the risk of electric schock: 1. The sewing machine should neve[...]

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Parts of the sewing machine 1 Carrying handle 2 Folding cover 3 Hand wheel 4 Release disc 5 Keys for balance and pattern length 6 Key for program sequence and recommended sewing modes 7 Key for stitch length and pattern length 8 Stitch width keys 9 Main switch 11 Work support with accessory box and accessory compartment 12 Sewing foot holder with s[...]

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4 More than just a sew ing machine: Your new PFAFF Creative 1472 The right machine for creative sewing, embroidery as if by hand, and textile design. This means you have bought a quality product, one of the best sewing machines in the world. Compared with other makes it has a multitude of superb sewing features. From this vast range of features we [...]

Jtility stitch programs E E E F F )0101102103104105106 0710810910 11 12 13I14 I tItIH1n’/ b I ‘ L I L <I ,->I:E I —> —> <—> <—> 1- No. Description in mm nr Straight stitch For all sewing work, plus a ‘-“-‘ middle needle position 6 mm fancy stitch. iH Straight stitch For all sewing work requiring ‘-‘‘ [...]

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 :1i : No. Description Application Max width 5 Fancy elastic stitch For over-stitching elastic and woolen threads, I gathering and smocking. 6 Blind stitch For invisible hemming and I shell-edging. 0 Stretch For invisible hemming in elastic materials ‘ ‘ blind stitch (securing edges). 18 Light buttonh[...]

I 189091929495 i/i/s/a 4ii/ inmm F F F F F F F F F F F No. Description Application 8 Light buttonhole For sewing buttonholes in blouses, shirts ‘ 7.0 to 16 mm and linen. Light buttonhole For sewing buttonholes in bed linen. 7.0 to 44 mm 91 Stretch buttonhole For buttonholes in stretch fabrics (jersey, etc.) 92 Eyelet buttonhole For buttonholes in[...]

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I Max.width No. Description Application in mm 30-69 1 73-80 Embroidery stitch For fancy seams, ornaments, borders and 84-89 programs embroideries. 9 93 Scalloping For table linen, napkins, bed linen, etc. 60,61 ,63 edge decoration 70’72 Cross stitch For cross-stitch embroidery in children’s wear, 81 -83 programs blouses, covers, etc. 39 96-99 H[...]

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I I Winding from a second spool: Swing bobbin winder thread guide 44 to the front. Pull the thread into guide 40, into bobbin winder tension A and around finger B. Now pass the thread to bobbin winder 25 and wind it a few times clockwise around the bobbin. Press the bobbin to the right. Then turn on the main switch, press the foot control and wind [...]

Winding through the needle Only with metal sewing foot! Swing bobbin winder thread guide 44 to the front. Raise sewing foot. Switch on the dual feed. Set needle at top position. Place bobbin on bobbin winder 25. Disen gage sewing action. Pull the needle thread under the sewing foot to the right and through guide 44 (into open ing A and around finge[...]

4 E E E E I I I I I I I p I Inserting the bobbin: insert bobbin so that the thread unwinds as shown (A), pull thread through slot (B) and out of opening (C). I Checking the bobbin thread tension: with a brief, sharp upward movement of your hand the bobbin must slip downwards (turn screw D to the left for weaker tension and to the right for stronger[...]

4 -7 17 Inserting the bobbin case: switch off main switch 9, lift latch A and push the bobbin case fully onto pin B. Cutout C must face upwards. 4 Thread reel sizes: for small spools use the small or medium unwinding disc D, for large spools use large unwinding disc E.[...]

E L F F I’ 4 Threading Switch off main switch 9. Set needle at top position. Raise sewing foot. Pull the thread as shown by the arrow into groove A, to the left past guide C, from below into slot B, into takeup lever 41, back to slot B and into the right-hand guide on the needle holder. 4 Place the needle thread behind hook D and hold it, Pull th[...]

4 19 Swing threader to front against needle and hold it there. 4 Place thread in hook E from below. N Swing threader to rear, releasing thread at same time, and when the threader has moved upwards, pull the thread fully through the needle eye.[...]

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f 21 Dual feed This prevents shifting of the material plies during sewing. Raise the sewing foot before engaging or disengaging if. 7 To engage: push top feed 43 down wards to lock it in place. To disengage: unlock top feed by pushing it lightly downwards, then pull it to the rear and allow it to move up.[...]

I 4; I y I I I I I I I 4 Exclusive built-in dual feed lets you do things even experts find difficult Even experts find it difficult to match patterns and plaids when sewing slip pery silks and synthetics. But easy matching is automatic with Pfaff’s exclusive built-in dual feed. When two or more fabric layers are fed simultaneously through conven [...]

Iii —-- J 4 N Swing work support 11 against the machine arm. 4 Switch off main switch 9. Now place the material under the sewing foot. 4 N To place extra thick materials below the presser foot, raise presser bar lifter 17 higher and hold until fabric is in correct sewing position. [...]

L I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I F F F t Switch on main switch 9, have material cover needle hole (see illustration B) and lower the sewing foot onto it by pressing presser bar lifter 17 down wards. Position A of lever 17 is for darning. Press the pedal. The harder you press, the faster the Creative sews. 94[...]

Important! In order to obtain good sewing results it is important to check the following: 1. that the needle is in good order, 2. and the needle- or bobbin thread tension is correct. The bobbin thread tension is adjusted correctly at the works. If on checking the bobbin thread ten sion (see page 16) you find it is neces sary to correct it, turn the[...]

[ F F F F F E F F F F F F I Raising the presser bar lifter: When you have finished a seam the needle must be fully raised, Then raise presser bar lifter 17. Removing the work from the machine and cutting the threads: Remove the material to the rear and pull the threads in sewing direction into thread cutter 37 in order to cut them.[...]

I Important! When the main switch is pressed to switch the machine on, the sewing lamp lights up. When the machine is switched off by pressing the main switch, removing the mains plug or by power failure, the program memory in the computer is saved by a battery back-up. When the machine is switched on again, program 00 (straight stitch with needle [...]

Top and bottom needle position: When the machine stops, the needle goes up. Press key 15 for the needle down position. Display A then lights up and the needle will remain down when sewing is stopped. Press key 15 again. The indicator light goes out and the needle rises and stays at the top posi tion. Tie-off/buttonhole. To sew: Press key 19: Indica[...]

Keys for balance and pattern length Key for program sequence and recommended sewing modes 7 Stitch length and pattern length keys 8 Stitch width keys 21 Display 22 Four program keys 26 Pattern start key 27 Single pattern key 28 Pattern mirror key 29 Twin needle key 30 Repetition key 47 Memory correction key 48 Program entry key for memories The com[...]

___________ I prog () I iTh__i’m 0_i’m 0_/‘m_0_i’m _______ Program selection: When the Creative is switched on, pro gram -00- appears in display 21. Enter the required number in program dis play 21 using programming keys 22. The alphabet and number symbols are selected with the left keys, while let ters and numbers are selected with the rig[...]

Stitch length and pattern length setting: / I I I I I 1 I I I I I I LU Keys 7 have two functions: 1 Selection of stitch length for pro grams in which display A does not prog 1 light up. The stitch length ranges from 0 to 6 mm. For some of the A programs the stitch length is limi ted. 2. Selection of pattern length for pro grams with illuminated dis[...]

Balance, or correction of reverse ii i ‘ii;i III i ri stitches The balance control is used for correc- prog I L ting pattern- or program combinations 0 0 which are sewn with a slight shift owing to influences by the type of 6j L material or working method used. I The stitch length of the reverse stit ches of a pattern is corrected from — 7 37 ?[...]

Storing program combinations: The creative computer contains 16 M memories, MO to M 15. A maximum of 484 programs can be stored in the 16 M memories. One M memory holds up to 84 entries of programs 00 to 99 or letters and numerals. Programs 00 to 99 can also be com bined with letters and numbers. Storing: first select a free M memory with left key [...]

_______________________ F LL±LLfrLL UJ UL I ‘ombinations: prog - 0 0 Key 30 “memory/repeat” has three ,i ,ç) ,ç /:) functions: . I O ‘ O’ 51 j/ 1. Returning a program combination to the starting position, 2. Repeating selected program combi ‘ ,9,ç nations after other programs have / - been sewn in the meantime. 3. Initiating sewing [...]

N 39 37 37 37 35 i I i±JI.1 U t,I,±LL. ‘ii -r .J-o jo & Pattern mirroring: Press “pattern mirror key 28.” Display D lights up. The selected program is sewn in reverse. Programs can also be entered mirror-imaged into a combina tion, as well as whole combinations can be sewn mirror-imaged by pres sing key 30 first, then key 28, display an[...]

t I —‘a I I I I I I a I I I I I I I I I I ,, ‘‘o o 4 Setting the pattern start: Key 26 “pattern start” has three func tions: 1 Push pattern start” key 26. A pat tern in progress is returned to the starting point. 2. The last program in a combination appears in the display. 3. Length programming in buttonhole- and darning programs is c[...]

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N Removing sewing foot: switch off main switch 9. Needle must be raised. Push the sewing foot downwards at the front, The foot snaps out. To change the buttonhole foot, first pull the runner of the foot fully to the front and than swing the work support to the left. Fitting sewing foot: lower the presser bar lifter with the foot positioned so that [...]

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4 4 Detachable work support and accessories: The work support can be lifted out (A). Open its lid and take out accessory box C. Underneath the box is an accessory compartment B. Illustration D shows how to arrange sewing feet, needles and bobbins in the accessory box. Sewing feet (normal accessories) OA Normal sewing foot 1A Fancy stitch foot for d[...]

g E F F F F I F I I I I I I f E t Cleaning and oiling • Pull out the mains plug. Tilt the needle plate up at the back (A) and remove it (B). Clean the feed dog and the parts in the sewing hook area with a soft brush. Clean the bobbin thread monitor as instructed on page 157. Apply a drop of oil in the hook receway, as shown in the illustration, e[...]

4 4 N Changing the fuse Disconnect the mains plug. Turn fuse holder A left by a quarter turn with a screwdriver, release it and take it out. Pull out fuse B. Insert a new fuse in the holder, replace the holder, push it in with the screwdriver, then turn it right by a quarter turn. (The fuse type is F2A.) 110-volt machines have no fuse. Changing the[...]

pecial accessories -ie special accessories listed below are intended for special sewing work. They can be obtained from ur dealer at an extra charge. lease note! pecial accessories must be employed for the intended purpose only. They can only be used at Litch widths up to 6 mm. — Special accessories Part No. Sewing Operation Appliqué foot 93-042[...]

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and sewing with the Pfaff Creative 1472 • Before you begin, first try sewing on a piece of waste fabric. • Check the stitch formation and tension. • Secure the beginning and end of the seam by pressing “tie-off/button-hole” key 19. • For sewing light, soft and stretch materials hold the thread ends at the beginning of sewing (Fig. 1). ?[...]

• For top-stitching edges, especially in the case of soft materials, a round-hole needle plate and a straight sewing foot with round needle hole can produce good sewing results (special accessories). • Sewing aid for thick seams In order to ensure uniform feeding at the begin ning of the seam, we recommend supporting the sewing foot with a piec[...]

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I loollen fabrics: well balanced stitch length and nsIon. latiste: light needle thread tension and medium titch length. elvet or silk velour: baste the seam line twice Lnd sew in grain direction with a stitch length of !.5 to 3 mm. 3e careful when pressing velvet! try out on a iece of waste fabric and do not press down on •he iron, or use velved [...]

‘— Basting seams Fringe foot, special accessory prog -- ( 10 K K —3 Ennge foot Stitch-width: 2 mm Needle: 80 Sewing thread: Machine embroider,’ thread Basting is a useful method of transferring seam lines onto the fabric. First mark all contours with tailoring chalk on the top material ply. Sew along the marked lines with the fringe foot. W[...]

Th Straight stitch prog --( 00 01 3—5 OA Program 00 is a straight stitch with the needle in center position (Fig. 1). By pressing “twin needle” key 29 in program 00, the computer programming function is blocked. This is necessary when the straight stitch foot and the round-hole needle plate are used (special accessories). Program 01 is a stra[...]

Stretch triple straight stitch (> I S 7OO &&& 4 — [ii” i i ?1 i rn ii 3>7-o o prog 1 prog -- El 0405 3—5 OA Program 04 is stretch triple straight stitch at 1.5 mm to 4.5 mm. Program 05: is stretch triple straight stitch at 3 to 6 mm (Fig. 4). Both programs can be sewn in dif ferent needle positions. Elastic straight stitch s[...]

.. prog -_- (ci 00 KK5_6 0Aj Needle: 100 or 130 H-N Needle thread: buttonhole thread Stitch length: longest stitch Top-stitch seams produce nice ornamental effects. For this, selection of a suitable thread is important. To obtain particularly prominent seams, we recommend using buttonhole thread. Buttonhole thread as bobbin thread prog .-- ( [] j 0[...]

Change of needle position with straight stitch Through adjustment of the needle (needle posi tion), certain sewing work can be carried out easier. For example, if you wish to stitch at a nar row margin such as on collars or when inserting zippers, you select the required needle position. • For changing the needle position, the needle must always [...]

F F F Lap-felling imitation lap seam sewn with F the ordinary sewing foot. -‘---- prog 3—5 Place the two pieces of fabric one on top of the other with their face sides, and sew them together about one centimetre from the edge. Neaten the raw edge. Fold the seam allowance over to one side and press. Then topstitch on the face side of the fabric,[...]

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V F F F F Binding edges with the hemmer • prog 00 3—5 7 Hemmer foot Hemming secures the fabric edge against fraying and produces a neat and durable edge. Begin by folding the fabric edge approx. 1/5 inch and placing the folded edge under the hemmer foot. Lower the foot and secure the hem in posi tion with a few stitches. Fig. 0 shows how the fa[...]

Binding edges with the roll hemmer 3 prog -- lj 10 3—5 * * Roll hemmer (special accessory) Use the roll hemmer foot for hemming nylon, tn- cot and chiffon. Begin by stretching the fabric to see which way the edge curls. This is the side to which the hem must be rolled. Draw the fabric into the hemmer scroll with the aid of sewn-on threads. Set th[...]

ogTZjj1 00 Ho Stitch length: 4 mm In order to obtain consistent gather with straight stitch it is imperative to insert 2 to 4 shirring threads. First mark the starting line for the shirring on the face side of the fabric. Sew the first seam straight and carefully. During sewing, pull the fabric taut a little with your hands, because with long stitc[...]

Shirnng with elastic threads prog “- - 3-5 * Cording foot (special accessory) First mark the starting line for the shirred seams on the underside of the fabric. Insert the needle at the seam beginning point and place an elastic thread around the needle. Insert the elastic thread in the groove of the sewing foot in use. Lower the presser foot and [...]

r prog I I [1 00 —3 Shrring ftot Stitch length: 3—4 mm How to insert the shirring toot Insert the shirring foot with its rear pin in groove “A” and push the shoe upwards so that front pin “B” snaps in (Fig. 2). How to gather Both outer fabric and the material to be shirred are sewn together with the shirring foot in one workstep. Ensure[...]

Wiii 11 prog -- I H 3-5 OA Stitch length: 3 to 4 mm Bobbin thread: elastic thread, (wind tension- free on bobbin) Needle thread: sewing thread For sewing with elastic threads we recommend buying an additional bobbin case. Because elastic threads are much thicker than an ordinary bobbin thread, the tension on the bobbin case has to be set looser. Th[...]

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r Overcasting raw edges with the zigzag-stitch ro 10 H 3—5 OA Stitch-width: as required Sewing thread: embroidery, darning, or sewing thread The stored zigzag-stitch is suitable for serging of light materials. The more difficult the material, the wider the stitch width must be selected for the zig zag stitch. Ensure that the needle passes outside[...]

vww’w AAAAA,VWVVW’NV’ Stretch triple elastic-stitch Lycrastitch w’ (ii p “4 L_______L_JK 3-5 OA Needle: 130/705 H 80 or 130/705 H SKF 80 Stitch width: as required With the above-mentioned programs it is possible to repair elastic tapes, or join them, on underwear, bathing wear and high-stretch materials such as Lycra and difficult synth[...]

prog -- 1 13a KK 3-5 OA Cut off the stretched elastic tape close to the edge. Gather the fabric to the waist size using straight stitch. Push the part prepared in this way between the elastic tape and pin it firmly. Stitch it I on using elastic stitches. Finally over-stitch the closed and rounded tape elastic stitches (Fig. 1). Elastic straps (oute[...]

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prog -- I 23 28 j 3—5 OA,3 Seams which are not ironed open can be sewn together and serged in one workstep. This method is fast, very durable and suitable for many different materials. The Pfaff Creative 1472 offers a selection of diffe rent elastic closing and serging seams from which you can easily select the corresponding seam for all stretcha[...]

* Knit-edge foot (special accessory) Needle: 70 or 80 Fashioned knit parts can easily be sewn together with a closed overlock stitch seam. To obtain a good-looking seam we recommend inserting a lightly tensioned wool thread in it (Fig. 1). Overlock stitch with edge-thread effect — prog 26 H 3-5 3 Stitch length: 3.0 mm Place the raw edges under th[...]

prog -- CJ L1 24 3—5 OA Honeycomb stitch is especially suitable as a means of securing hems on stretchable lining materials. Fold the hem double up to the hem edge and overcast with honeycomb stitch (Fig.1). Securing hems with the double needle (T-shirt seam) prog (1 00 KK2-3 0A Honeycomb stitch 2 Needle: double needle, 4 mm distance For a 2 cm h[...]

prog I 13a 25 3—5 OA I Overlap the material edges by 1.5 cm and over- stitch each edge with: • Program 13a • Stitch length 0.5 mm (Fig. 2) or as shown by Fig. 1 I • Program 25 • Stitch width 4.5 mm • Stitch length 3.0 mm I Over-stitch the raw edge in such a way that the narrow side runs along the raw edge, as shown in Fig. 1 The second [...]

Sewing foot: Program: Stitch length: Program: Stitch width: Stitch length: E E inding edges with iOn-woven tape prog -- 00 0A old ready-made bias binding lengthwise and hape-press. Push the folded binding over the abric edge and baste it in place, if required. Then ew it on with straight stitches (Fig. 1). Edge-binding with Lhe binder Binder (speci[...]

Blind stitch prog (1 1i oH 16 H Fold the previously overcast raw edge over to form a hem of the desired width and baste about 0.5 cm from the fabric edge. Place the fabric under the blindstitch foot and sew, making sure the folded fabric edge runs along edge guide “B” of the blindstitch foot (Fig. 1 + 2a). Before you start blindstitching, adjus[...]

lc prog 13a 3-5 OA Depending on the size of the damaged area, stitch over it with as many elastic stitch seams as are needed to cover it. Each seam should just slightly overlap the one before it (Fig. 1). Inserting patches prog -- (cJ 13a KK 3—5 OA Stitch length: 0.5 mm Needle position: down The new piece of fabric is pinned on the face side and [...]

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prog 006 reed dog: lowered Dresser bar lifter: in darning position Sewing-cotton: embroidering and darning thread Darning position (Fig, 1): _ower presser bar lifter “A’, at the same time Dushing it back slightly until it enters notch “B” at :he bottom of its slot, Mtach the darning foot (Fig. 2): aise the needle. Push lever “E” towards[...]

Darning with wool prog -- c 1013a — 2—3 6 Feed dog: lowered Presser bar lifter: in darning position (see page 74) Sewing thread: Embroidery and darning thread Draw the wool thread through the needle hole of the darning foot and into the thread guide (Fig. 1). Place the wool thread under the darning foot. Start at the top left and place the wool[...]

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prog -- [] 00,01 H 3-5 tch length: 2.5—3.0 mm needle down ere are different kinds of zippers: joined or split pers and special ones for trousers or slacks. ey can be inserted concealed or open, as quired. e zipper foot can be engaged on the left or on e right, depending on the work (Figs. 1 and 2). lily concealed zippers ste the zipper in first. [...]

I- Zippers for ladies’ slacks TTT_W 4j Stitch length: 2.5—3.0 mm Key: Needle down • Snap the zipper foot in at the right. Iron the fly edge. Baste the closed zipper under neath the pressed right-hand fly edge so that its teeth are still visible. Pin facing strip “A” to the underside and stitch it down at the same time as you sew on the zi[...]

4 Th prog 18 -3+ 5A Sewing thread: Embroidery and darning thread Generally buttonholes are sewn onto double material. In spite of this, a piece of paper should be placed underneath during sewing. First draw the spacings and the distance from the edge. This point always marks the beginning of sewing. Ten buttonhole lengths are stored in the compu te[...]

I- (semi-automatic) If you wish to determine the second bartack in a programmed buttonhole, press “tie-off/button hole” key 19 (Fig. 2). A dash flashes in display 21 (Fig. 3) at the right of program 18. The machine now sews slowly just before the end of the second seam. When both seams are the same length, press key 19 again. The bartack is now[...]

E E F F F F F F F F p I . prog ‘1 — ) /) && &&&/ - Linen buttonholes (fully automatic) prog -- flgo E 3+ 2 F F F F F F Adapting the buttonhole seam lengths with the balance keys With “balance” keys 5 the left buttonhole seam length can be adapted to the right one. Sew a sample buttonhole first. Example: If the left seam[...]

[Lk1 Ic,lSl IJ2I1 I iQJ Determining the second bartack (semi-automatic) If you wish to determine the second bartack in a programmed buttonhole, press ‘tie-off/button hole” key 19 (Fig. 2). A dash flashes in display 21 (Fig. 3) at the right of program 90. The machine now sews slowly just before the end of the second seam. When both seams are the[...]

4 ii prog 2 >7 ,i_o 0 & 26 Linen buttonhole, prog. 90, programmable J Determining your own buttonhole length and bartack When you press right (+) program key (22) the buttonhole symbol appears at the right side of program 90 and both segments will flash (Fig. 1). • Before beginning the buttonhole pull the run ner of the buttonhole foot ful[...]

Adapting the buttonhole length 3 A garment may consist of different numbers of fabric plies, e. g. the buttonhole strip may consist of three plies and the collar stand of six — owing to the folded seam edge. In this case it is necessary to program the buttonhole for varying numbers of fabric plies in order to maintain the same button hole length [...]

‘r± prog 1’ 22— 8 7O O g2 4 10 N_ prog 91Jj -3+ Sewing thread: embroidery and darning thread 18 buttonhole lengths are stored in the compu ter, from 10 to 44 mm. On program selection, a programmed buttonhole length of 22 mm and a buttonhole width of 5 mm appear in the display. Select the required length of buttonhole with stitch-length keys [...]

J2 4 Determining the second bartack (semi-automatic) If you wish to determine the second bartack in a fully automatic buttonhole, press “tie-off/button hole” key 19 (Fig. 6). A dash flashes in display 21 (Fig. 5) at the right of program 91. The machine now sews slowly just before the and of the second seam. When both seams are the same length, [...]

4 P- prog j ‘ jOO & 32O&020O%2 - Stretch buttonhole, prog. 91 programmable Determining your own buttonhole seam length and bartack When you press right (+) program key (22) the buttonhole symbol appears at the right side of program 91 and both segments will flash (Fig. 1). Bet ore beginning the buttonhole pull the runner of the buttonhol[...]

4 [ :.. —a prog () 444 &E7&,, Adapting the buttonhole length A garment may consist of different numbers of fabric plies, e.g. the buttonhole strip may consist of three plies and the collar stand of six — owing to the folded seam edge. In this case it is necessary to program the buttonhole for varying numbers of fabric plies in order to [...]

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Round buttonhole with wedge tack Programm 92a This bartack design is very suitable for buttonholes in trousers and casual wear Round buttonhole with lengthwise tack Programm 92b This tack design we recommend for buttonholes in outerwear in light materials Round buttonhole with crosswise tack Programm 92c This reinforced tack design is very suitable[...]

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I prog 92a, b, c —3+ 5A Sewing thread: embroidery and darning thread Key: press ‘slow sewing” Eyelet buttonholes with different tack designs: (see table on page 88). 92a = buttonhole with wedge tack 92b = buttonhole with lengthwise tack 92c = buttonhole with crosswise tack Eyelet buttonholes are often sewn in outerwear, such as jackets, coats[...]

a b Determining the bartack (semi-automatic) If you wish to determine the bartack in a pro grammed buttonhole, press “tie-off/buttonhole’ key 19 (Fig. 5). A dash flashes in display 21 at the right side of program 92a, b, or c (Fig. 4). The machine now sews slowly just before the end of the second seam. When both seams are the same length, press[...]

A Buttonhole with gimp thread B In the case of elastic materials, it is possible that the buttonholes extend. Therefore, the button hole strip should be reinforced with interlining material. In order to retain the shape of the button hole, use gimp thread if possible. Place the gimp thread over the back ridge “A’, pull taut and jam it into fron[...]

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Nhen you cut open a buttonhole it is important iot to damage the bartacks. To avoid this, insert :he seam ripper about 1 mm away from the bar :ack. Now carefully cut the buttonhole open to the niddle, then repeat this from the bartack at the ther end (Fig. 1). If you have no punch pliers to Dut the eyelet, simply cut around the curve with a air of [...]

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Cording foot + cording tongue (special acces sory) prog -- ( 00 E - 5+ cording foot Needle: Double needle Cording seams are especially popular as a deco ration on underwear, dresses, blouses, etc. Cording sewn with the cording tongue Cording is always sewn with two needle threads. Place a spool of thread on each spool pin and secure it in position [...]

Cording sewn with gimp thread prog -.. [] 00 E —5+ cordngtoot Needle: Double needle Uft the needle plate off and pass the gimp thread through the round hole “A. After that re-insert the needle plate. Notch “B” is the entry groove (Fig. 1). Place the roll of gimp thread in front of the machine. Place the beginning of the gimp thread together[...]

ppIiqué work or this, two worksteps are required. irst workstep prog -- ( 10 E 2—3 2A Stitch width: 0.5 mm Stitch length: 1.0 mm second workstep prog -- 10 E 2—3 2A Second workstep Sew over the raw edges of the appliqué with nar row, dense zigzag (purl) stitches (Fig. 3). To make the edge of the appliqué more promi nent, insert a filler cord[...]

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Quilting • Edge guide Seams stitched on articles filled with cotton wool or some other soft padding have a very prominent effect. For this purpose, batting, foam plastic or flannel is placed between the top ply and a light weight bottom ply (Fig. 3). To keep the fabric plies and the padding in place, baste them together with rows of long basting [...]

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prog 00 OA 3econd workstep prog io -3+ OA First workstep The lace insert is first secured to the right material side and is sewn on at a narrow margin with straight stitch. The material underneath the lace is opened at the middle and ironed to one side. Second workstep Sew over the lace edge on both sides with small, dense zigzag-stitches from the [...]

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E Embroidery stitch programs Multi-colour embroidery A 7/ E These multi-colour embroidery possibilities set no limits to your imagination. Carried out with great devotion to detail, colour and decorative effects, multicolour embroidery gives your clothes the stamp of your personality. The following pages are intended as an inspira tion for ornament[...]

f4• .1 Border 1 consists of the following programs: Centre motif: 64 Side motif: 39 First workstep: centre motif • Select program 64. • Sew the programmed stitch pattern. Second workstep: side motifs • Select program 39. • Sew the programmed stitch pattern along both sides of the centre motif. The second side motif can be sewn without tur[...]

3 3order 3 consists of the following programs: Centre motif: 39 Side motif: 84 Single motif: 62 :Irst workstep: centre motif Select program 39. P Needle in down position. • Sew the programmed stitch pattern. Shortly before you reach the end of the seam, press the “tie-off/buttonhole” key. At the end of the pattern the needle remains down in t[...]

Fancy seams in leather prog -- ( Optional —3+ 2A Thread: embroidering/darning thread Needle: 130/705 H-LR, size 80 Since leather is a pliable material, an underlay of double-folded paper or light non-woven material (e. g. vylene) should always be used. Do not set the stitches too close, because leather splits easily and cracks in leather show up [...]

prog ‘d ( Ei *H 1416 —5+ 2A Stitch length: 1.5 mm Key: 28 pattern mirror in program 16 Shell edging provides nice trimming, especially on sheer, soft materials. Fold over the fabric edge once along the line which is to be decorated. During sewing, the blindstitches draw in the fabric edge at regular intervals, thus producing a shell- edge effec[...]

Butterfly Two worksteps are required for this: First workstep (wings) J prog 10 2—3 J Frrnge toot Stitch width: 1,5 Stitch length: 0.5 Fringe foot: (special accessory) Second workstep (body) prog -- cci 1 62 2—31 ________ I Pattern length: as required Key: single pattern First workstep (wings) • First sew a fringe seam as a trial, using a pie[...]

Hem-stitching As the illustrations show, hem-stitching can be used in different ways, both as an edge reinforce ment and as a fancy effect on table linen or cloth ing articles. prog -- ( 96 —3+ 2A Stitch width: 2 mm Thread: embroidering/darning thread Needle: normal needle, size 80 In the same way as in hand hem-stitching, threads are drawn out o[...]

prog -- ((1 9798 EE —3+ 2A Thread: embroidering/darning thread Needle: wing needle For this work, four threads are drawn, five threads are left in, then a further four threads drawn. Over- sew the five threads left in the fabric using pro gram 97 or 98 (Figs. 2 and 3). Hem-stitching as an edge finish made with the wing needle prog 98 KK—3+ CA T[...]

men embroidery >lain embroidery on linen is a widely known and )opular ornamentation. The patterns illustrated an be made on your Pfaff Creative in a very short ime by combining all kinds of stitches. ransfer the pattern illustrated onto the face side )f the fabric either by ironing it on or with the aid of racing paper. lways place two sheets o[...]

t Eyelet embroidery with the prog 11 — 2—3 remuved Key: 28 pattern mirror Feed dog: dropped Presser bar lifter: in darning position (page 74) Sewing thread: embroidering and darning thread Fitting the eyeletting plate: Insert the eyeletting plate so that the catches engage in the three nar row slots and push it towards the back (Fig. 1), the mi[...]

Motif 4: 3 worksteps 1st workstep:pro gram lii reverse pattern stitch width 2 mm 2nd workstep:program 10 stitch width 1.5 mm 3rd workstep:program 11 stitch width 2 mm Motif 5: 2 worksteps 1st workstep:program 111 F reverse pattern stitch width 2 mm 2nd workstep:program 17 stitch width 6 mm Ring of flowers The illustration at the right shows a prett[...]

Sewing monograms with the embroidery foot prog -- ((J [;1 1012 EE —3+ 2A Thread: embroidering/darning thread Clear-lined block letters or monograms made by combining different ornamental patterns can be sewn without any difficulty. Trace the monogram on paper first, then transfer it to the fabric. Having done so, follow the outlines with the prog[...]

Lengthening a pattern at the same stitch density Fancy stitch programs can be varied in length at the same stitch density when the display at key 5+ lights up. The pattern length selector is set be tween 6,0 an 90 mm. The maximum pattern length at short stitch lengths is limited (Fig. 1). The table below shows the minimum and maxi mum pattern lengt[...]

Programming the computer with embroidery stitches and monograms Compiling various programs from OOto 99 • The Creative computer has 16 M-memories, from M 0 to M 15. • Per one pattern sequence — M — up to 84 pro grams can be entered in one M-memory. • Distributed over 16 M-memories, up to 484 programs can be stored. • If no M-memory is p[...]

/ , -low to select an A -memory: rig. 1 I Select the M-memory (with the left prog key 22). Fig. 2 • Select the number of a free M-memory (using the right button prog 22). • The M-memory is free when the display (21) to the right of the memory number is empty. • Pushkeymem+48. The memory is now ready to accept a program. FIg. 3 • Select the [...]

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prog <, ‘1 I .J-oo 9’9 / h Changing the stitch width The stitch width can be changed before each pro gram entry (using key 8). Exam pie: prog 62 Stitch width: 4.5 mm • Push “mem+” key48 The pattern is now stored with the changed data. (Fig. 1 + la). Changing the pattern length at the same stitch density The pattern length can be change[...]

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Ornamental borders You can give free rein to your creativity by combi fling various patterns. The ornamental borders illustrated on this page and described below are intended as a stimulus to your imagination. • For sewing ornamental borders we recom mend using the fancy-stitch sewing foot No. 2A. • Place tissue paper under the fabric. This wil[...]

Border 2 consists of the following programs: 62, 62 (6 mm) and 00 First workatep • Select program 62 • Sew the selected program. Second workstep • Select program 62, 6 mm width • Press single pattern key 27. • Sew the body starting from the middle • Finally, sew the feelers with short straight stit ches, program 00. Border 3 consists of[...]

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E E E E F F F ewing fancy seams with he twin needle optional prog I Optional r 3- 2A leedle: twin needle, 1.6 mm gauge ey: “twin needle” ‘ery attractive fancy patterns can be sewn with he twin needle. The illustrations above show ome of the dainty patterns that can be produced ith a little imagination. ress “twin needle” key 29; this limi[...]

Pattern variations made with straight stitches You will find numerous ways of expressing your creative talent by varying or rearranging the reverse straight-stitch patterns in programs 02 and 03 or the pattern combinations derived from them. The pattern variations illustrated and explained below are intended as an inspiration. prog -- see below E -[...]

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I ii I 1 I I 1111ff! ill prog h Programming letters and number With the Pfaff Creative you can chosse between three different types of lettering and two different number characters. For sewing monograms and texts we recommend to press “slow sewing” key 16. :bA :bo :cA :co :dA A Z8 ©Z These are used for enhancing or marking linen and outerwear.[...]

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J 8 27 Example: J 0 U R N A L • Before programming, select a free Mmemory • Push “mem+” key 48 • At key “Prog.” 22 (left, minus) select :bA (Fig. 1) • At key “Prog.” 22 (right, plus) enter the letters: (Fig. 2) _J _0 ..U _R _N A _L by pressing ‘rn em +“ key 48 each time • Push “single pattern” key 27 • Sew the store[...]

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E you wish to divide a text into several lines, select free M-memory for each line and enter the text. fter the last program entry, press the single pat em key. Insert a spacing after each word (page 37). Sewing is then begin with the first M iiemory again. To divide the text, select one vi-memory after the other with each part of the ext. The mach[...]

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Fhe cross stitch has always played an important Pole in the history of crafts. The Pfaff Creative ffers you the chance to continue this wonderful •radition with great ease. Besides the cross-stitch rograms 70 to 72 the sewing computer has umerous other ready-made cross-stitch bor iers in store for you. The program numbers of hese are 81 to 83, an[...]

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RBC Suggestions: (not described) / ,--‘ I T ““ . *s KLi For the pattern Fig. 2, for example, the following combinations are stored: Three worksteps are required. First workstep • Select a free M-memory before program Ml ming • Push “mem+” key 48 • Select the following programs: 1 x 71i pattern mirror” 4 x 70 and 1 x 71i “pattern[...]

Dross-stitch orders )epending on the kind of work, the illustrated bor iers can be sewn in plain colours or in colour corn )inations. viark the beginning line for the border on the abric. 3order 1 consists of the programs: 70, 71, 71, irst workstep Select a free M-memory before programming. (middle motif) Push “mem+” key 48 I Select the program[...]

Border 3 consists of the following programs: 70, 71, 72 First workstep: centre motif • Select the following program. 1 x 70 • Sew the selected program. Second workstep: centre rows • Select the following program 1 x 72 • Sew the selected program at both sides along the centre motif. Third workstep: edge • Select a free M-memory. • Push [...]

order 4 consists of the following programs: 70, 71, 71, :jrst workstep (centre motif) Mark the centre-line on the material. Select program 71 and sew along the marked line. second workstep 1 Select a free M-memorv. I Push’mem-t-” key 48. I Enter programs 2 x 70 1 x 71 in the computer by pressing key “mem+” each time. • Sew the stored prog[...]

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Needle chart Using the adequate needle guarantees better processing of the material. Fabric weight: Fabric weight: Fabric weight: light medium heavy Needle size: Needle size: Needle size: 60, 70,75 80, 90 100, 110,120 Needle points System & No. Profile Point & eye 130/705 H Light ball point 70,80 130/705 H-SUK 70,110 Suitable for Universal [...]

JeedIe chart - System & No. Stitch length Stitch width Needle Suitable for fl spacing 130/705 H-ZWI 2.5 mm — 1.6 mm Medium-wide 80 2.5 mm — 2.0 mm cording I 130/705 H-ZW1 80 2.5 mm — 2.5mm Wide cording 90 2.5 mm — 3.0 mm Extra wide cording 100 3.0mm — 4.0 mm Extra-wide cording Decorative designs sewn with twin needles Before you start[...]

Fault finding Cause: 1. Machine skips stitches Needle not inserted correctly. Wrong needle used. Needle bent or blunt. Machine threaded improperly. Needle too thin for thread used. 2. Needle thread breaks For any of the above reasons. Thread tension too strong. Poor-quality or knotty thread used, or thread that has become too dry by excessive stora[...]

Cause: Remedy: 5. Machine feeds irregularly or not at all Lint has accumulated between tooth Remove needle plate and remove lint with rows of feed dog. a soft brush. Feed dog lowered. (Slide control is at Push slide control to the left. right). 6. Machine runs with difficulty Thread ends in hook raceway. Remove thread ends and put one drop of oil i[...]

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