Pfaff expression 2028 manual

expression 2028 Owner’s manual[...]

v. 1.0 This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. D ANGER - T o reduce the risk of electric shoc[...]

7 3 2 0 6 1 17 13 16 12 15 11 14 10 9 8 4 5 3. Blindhem/Overlock Foot with IDT 820256-096 7. Rolled Hem Foot with IDT 3 mm 820249-096 0. Standard Presser Foot with IDT 820250-096 1. Fancy Stitch Foot with IDT 820253-096 2. Fancy Stitch Foot 820278-096 4. Zipper Foot with IDT 820248-096 5. Buttonhole Foot 820295-096 6. Darning Foot 820243-096 Presse[...]

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 18 17 33 32 31 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 19 20 30 1 -/+ button A (stitch width/pattern width controls) 2 -/+ button B (stitch length/pattern length controls) 3 -/+ button C (stitch density/balance controls) 4 Carrying handle 5 Handwheel 6 Direct selection buttons 7 Stitch selection button 8 Connection socket [...]

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1:2 Introduction T ABLE OF CONTENT S 1. Introduction Utility stitches expression 2028 1:4 Utility stitches expression 2028 1:5 Decorative stitches 1:6 2. Prepar ations Carrying case 2:1 Lid 2:1 Electrical connection 2:2 Connecting the foot control 2:2 Voltage Switch 2:2 Accessory tray 2:3 Removing the accessory tray 2:3 Bobbin winding 2:4-5 Thread [...]

1:3 Introduction Buttonhole with gimp thread 3:16 Sewing on buttons 3:17 Buttonhole tips: 3:17 General notes on decorative sewing 3:18 Changing the pattern width 3:18 Changing the pattern length 3:18 Free motion embroidery 3:19 Tapering 3:19 Quilt stitch 3:19 Cross-stitch 3:20 Hemstitching 3:20 4. Maintenance Changing the needle plate 4:1 Cleaning [...]

1:4 1234567890 1 1 1 2 1 3 10 Introduction Utility stitches e xpression™ 2028 Stitch No. Description Application Presser- foot 1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 13 needle positions available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers. 0 2 Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as trousers, under arm seams or[...]

1:5 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 14 15 16 26 Introduction Utility stitches e xpression 2028 Stitch No. Description Application Presser- foot 14 Lightning stretch stitch For joining light weight stretch fabrics and decorative embellishment. 1 15 Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching. 1 16 Overlock stitch For [...]

1:6 34 35 36 39 40 42 43 53 59 46 60 41 48 49 51 54 52 38 55 63 44 45 37 28 27 29 30 31 32 33 67 47 50 64 66 65 61 58 57 56 62 68 Introduction Decor ative stitches expr ession 2028 Quilt stitches 2028[...]

2:1 Prepar ations The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid. Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the carrying case. Lid Open the folding lid (24) upwards. 2. Prepar ations[...]

2:2 220 V ... 240 V 120 V Prepar ations Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket (8) of the sewing machine and the wall outlet. F or the USA and Canada: This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fi t in a polarized outlet only one [...]

2:3 Prepar ations Accessory tray Open the accessory tray by placing your left index fi nger on the ridged area on the left of the lid and open the lid upwards and towards you. Arranging the accessories The standard accessories are marked with numbers. Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of the accessory tray. Note : Some fabrics have [...]

2:4 B A C Prepar ations Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Place an empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder snaps into the slot of the bobbin. The Pfaff logo is facing up. Push the bobbin to the right. Note : The bobbin can only be wound if it is moved fully to the right Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing t[...]

2:5 C B A Prepar ations Winding from the second spool pin Insert the second spool pin in the hole provided. Threading Thread as shown on page 2:4. T urn on the machine Hold the end of the thread fi rmly and press the foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped automatically. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to th[...]

2:6 A B Prepar ations Thread tension To obtain a perfect seam appearance and durability make sure the needle thread tensions is correctly adjusted, i.e. the threads evenly meet between the two fabric layers. The following is valid for general sewing: Bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the f abric: The needle thread tension is too tight. Th[...]

2:7 A B C D Prepar ations Threading the needle Switch off the main switch Raise the presser foot lifter (20). Place the thread on the spool pin and fi t a spool cap of the right size. Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front. Place the thread from right to left into the pre- tension device B. Now pass it through the lef[...]

2:8 E F Prepar ations Integrated Needle thr eader In order to make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the Pfaff Integrated Needle threader. Lower the presser foot. Press the threader down with the handle. Threader hook F swivels through the needle eye. Place the thread over hook E and under the thread hook F and hold the end of the thread[...]

2:9 Prepar ations Drawing-up the bobbin thr ead Raise the presser foot. While holding the end of the needle thread, press the foot control so the needle moves down and up. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. Bobbin thread Close the bobbin door (26) and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left Thread cutter Pull the thread[...]

2:10 Prepar ations Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (13), so that when the presser foot lifter (20) is lowered, the pins of the foot engage in the presser foot holder. Check: Please check that the presser foot is properly attached by raising the presser foot lifter. Setting the needle thread tension Se[...]

2:11 C A Prepar ations Place the thread from left to right through the take-up lever (19). Important: The take-up lever must be at its highest position. Guide the thread to the right under thread guide C. Wind the beginning of the thread several times around the bobbin in a clockwise direction. Push the bobbin to the right. Hold the end of the thre[...]

2:12 B Prepar ations Threading the twin needle: Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Insert the second spool pin and place one spool of thread on each of the spool pins. During threading in the left threading slot (17), make sure that you pass one thread each to the left and right sides of tension disk B. Continue threading in the usual ma[...]

2:13 B A B C Prepar ations Disengaging the ID T Hold the IDT with two fi ngers at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT (14) down, then pull it away from you and release the IDT slowly upward. Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be cleaned, the feed dog has to be lowered. To do [...]

3:1 Sewing Stitch selection There are three ways of selecting your desired stitch: 1. With the selection button: for scrolling back ward and forward in the stitches. > in ascending order < in descending order If you are in the last stitch and continue to scroll you will return to stitch No. 0. 2. With the direct selection buttons for instant [...]

3:2 Sewing Altering the pattern width e.g. Stitch 35 For decorative stitches, the overall width of the pattern is shown in the window. When entered, stitch 35 comes up in a standard width and can be altered using -/+ button A. Altering the stitch length The stitch length of a stitch can be altered using +/- button B. Altering the pattern length The[...]

3:3 Sewing Balance Decorative stitches can vary on different fabric types – heavy fabric is fed differently than fi ne silk. The balance adjusts the reverse feed of the stitch so it is sewn in the best way for different fabrics. After having selected a stitch, you will see the balance symbol with a "0" after it in the bottom right-hand[...]

3:4 Sewing Switching off the “lock” button: Press the button (30) until the unlocking symbol appears. The locking function is now switched off. This symbol disappears after the button is released. "Lock" button: (30) You can safeguard your sewing machine against the unintentional selection of another sewing program or another pattern [...]

3:5 Sewing F ormation of the stitches The stitch formation varies. Some patterns are formed from the left, so only the right side of the stitch changes when the width is adjusted. The left-hand side of the stitch is always retained. The patterns that are formed from the right will always retain the right side of the stitch, regardless of any change[...]

3:6 1 2.5 3-5 0 1 3 3-5 4 Sewing Explanation of the sewing recommendations table In the following table you will fi nd the settings we recommend for different sewing purposes. These tables give you further information required for sewing the selected stitches – whether you should sew with the Integrated Dual Feed (IDT) engaged or disengaged, nee[...]

3:7 10 6.0 30 Sewing Stitch Basting stitch With stitch 10 you can baste a garment before trying it on. When you press the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time. Press the foot control again for each stitch. • Lower the feed dog and disengage the IDT. • Place the fabric under the presser foot. • Sew one stitch, then move the [...]

3:8 A B 5 4.5 2.5 3-5 3 6 4.5 1.5 3-5 3 Sewing Blind hem stitch The blind hem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. • Finish the edge of the hem. • Fold and press the hem allowance inwards. • Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) of the fi nished edge extends beyond the fold. Th[...]

3:9 7 6.0 3.0 3-5 0/3 16 6.0 3.0 3-5 0/3 19 6.0 3.0 3-5 0/3 Sewing Overlock stitches For elastic, knits, woven and stretch fabrics, your expression 2028 provides a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches can stretch and are more durable than standard stitches. [...]

3:10 1 0 - 2-3 6 - D C G F E A B Sewing Free Motion Sewing Insert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing foot holder. When doing this, the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar. The lever E must be behind the fi xing screw F[...]

3:11 8 6.0 2.0 3-5 0 18 6.0 2.0 3-5 0 Sewing Stitch Stitch Bridging stitch The bridging stitch creates a hemstitching effect. It is often used for connecting two fi nished fabric edges. • Finish the fabric edges and press the seam allowance to the wrong side. • Place the fabric under the presser foot with the edges approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm[...]

3:12 1 0 3 3-5 7 5 4.5 1.5 4-5 0 Sewing Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 Use the rolled hemmer to fi nish the edges of blouses, scarves, or ruf fl es without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and durable edge fi nish. • Double-fold the fabric edge (about 1/8 inch / 2 mm per fold). • [...]

3:13 Sewing Buttonholes Your expression has the perfect buttonhole for every fabric and garment. Whether you wish to sew buttonholes on jackets, pants (trousers), blouses or stretch fabrics, 3 different buttonholes give your garments the professional touch. Insert the buttonhole guide to support the feed motion of the fabric. Place the fabric betwe[...]

3:14 Sewing Semi-automatic buttonhole Used to set the length while sewing. First touch the reverse button. The word “man” appears in the expression window. Sew the forward buttonhole seam and press the reverse button when you have reached the correct buttonhole size. The word "auto" appears in the window. The rest of the buttonhole wi[...]

3:15 Sewing Manual buttonhole If the buttonhole sensormatic guide has not been inserted the buttonhole can be fi nished manually. First touch the reverse button. The word “man” appears in the expression window. Sew the forward buttonhole seam and press the reverse button when you have reached the correct buttonhole size. Before the reverse but[...]

3:16 Sewing Buttonhole with gimp thread Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads are more durable and will not stretch. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread approximately the same color as the sewing thread to stitch over. Place the center of a length of gimp thread over the metal bar extending from the center, back of the buttonhole foot. [...]

3:17 0 4.0 - 2-3 -/0 Sewing Prog. Sewing on buttons With Button sewing program 0 you can easily sew on two and four-hole buttons. • Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. • Mark the button position on your fabric. Place the button on the marked fabric. • Turn the handwheel towards you and position the button so the needle enters the [...]

3:18 Sewing General notes on decor ative sewing To enhance your own home textiles or garments your expression offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches. Create a greater variety of embellishments by combining different patterns, colors and sizes. Use specialty decorative threads to enhance the lovely stitching. Always use stabilize[...]

3:19 Sewing Free motion embroidery These striking embroidery designs can easily be sewn with your expression. Set your expression as for free motion monograms. Draw the outline of the embroideries on fabric where you want to stitch them. Follow the instructions and tips for free motion monograms to stitch your embroideries. T apering with the satin[...]

3:20 Sewing Cross-stitch Cross-stitch embroidery has always been a wonderful traditional, embroidery technique. What used to be stitched by hand with a great deal of effort can now be sewn with the expression with astonishing ease and speed. With cross-stitch No. 22, design your own cross-stitch combinations. These patterns look as if they were han[...]

4:1 Maintenance Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. Removal • Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer (lamp changer) as shown, and press the needle plate up on the right, then on the left. It can now be easily removed. Replacing • Place the needle plate against the rear edge of the cut-out then press down at [...]

4:2 Maintenance Changing the light bulb Switch off the main switch. • Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control plug from the machine. • Remove the accessory tray. The light bulb is located inside the sewing machine near the needle threader. Bulb remov al Push the bulb remover, as shown in the fi gure, up as far as it will go. Now turn the[...]

4:3 Maintenance Problem/Cause Remedy The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the back. Wrong needle is in use. Use needle system 130/705 H. Needle is bent or blunt. Insert a new needle. The machine is not properly threaded. Check how the machine is threaded. Needle is too small for[...]

4:4 Maintenance Problem/Cause Remedy The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth rows. Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush. Feed dog is lowered. Push slide B to the left. Slide B is at the right (see page 2:20) Push slide B to the left. The needle plate is not lying fl at. Press downw[...]

4:5 Maintenance Inde x of headings A Accessory tray 2:3 Altering stitches 3:1 Altering the needle position 3:1 Altering the pattern width e.g. Stitch 25 3:2 Altering the stitch density 3:2 Altering the stitch width 3:1 Altering the stitch/pattern length 3:2 Attaching buttonhole foot 3:13 B Balance 3:3 Basting stitch 3:7 Blind hem stitch 3:8 Bobbin [...]

4:6 Maintenance P Pattern mirror 3:3 Presser foot lifter 2:8 Q Quilt stitch 3:19 R Removing the accessory tray 2:3 Reverse sewing 3:3 Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 3:12 S Semi-automatic buttonhole 3:14 Setting the needle thread tension 2:10 Sewing in zippers 3:6 Sewing on buttons 3:17 Sewing problems and their solutions 4:3 Shell edging 3:12 Stitch [...]

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

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