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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER —To reduce the risk of electric shock: • A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this [...]

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

Modern, uncomplicated Sewing by push-button control — Congratulations! You have purchased a high- quality product that offers unique advantages. Your new sewing machine can take any material in its stride and will sew through thick and thin for you. It features the very latest in design and technology, and this instruction book is just as uncompl[...]

Jntroaucuori Index of headings Decorative sewing, general notes 96 A Decorative stitches, Quilt Expression 2044 10 Decorative stitches, Expression 2034 11 Accessories 20, 78-79 Applique foot 82 E Applique designs 1 03 Elastic utility stitches 56-60, 65 Automatic tapering 101, 102 Electrical connection 19 B Eyelet embroidery 109 Eyelets 61 Balance 4[...]

II ILl l.JUUL.11U N Narrow edge foot Needle plate, changing Needle table Needle threader, Integrated Needle, changing Needle, threading Needle/bobbin thread tension Non-elastic/elastic stitches Non-stick fancy stitch foot for leather 0 Overlock stitches P Parts of the sewing machine (2044) Parts of the sewing machine (2034) Patchwork and quilting ?[...]

Introduction Utility stitches I III I III I III <—> <—> 1 2 3 Zigzag stitch, Center needle position Elastic stitch Blind hem stitch Elastic blind hem stitch Closed overlock stitch Bridging stitch Linen buttonhole Button attaching program Basting stitch Quilt stitch Zigzag stitch Right/Left needle position Stem stitch, narrow Decorat[...]

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Zigzag stitch, Center needle position Elastic stitch Blind hem stitch Elastic blind hem stitch Closed overlock stitch Bridging stitch Linen buttonhole Button attaching program Basting stitch Quilt stitch Zigzag stitch Right/Left needle position Stem stitch, narrow II III !0i 10 11 For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 13 needle positions availab[...]

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I Technical section Parts of the sewing machine (2044) 14-15 Parts of the sewing machine (2034) 16-17 Carrying case 18 Lid with stitch chart 18 Electrical connection 1 9 Voltage switch 19 Accessories 20 Removable accessory tray 21 Bobbin winding 21-23 Bobbin case 24-25 Needle/bobbin thread tension 24-25 Threading the needle thread 26 Integrated nee[...]

Parts of the sewing machine (mod& 2044) 1 -1+ button A (stitch width/pattern width controls) 2 -7+ button B (stitch length/pattern length controls) 3 -7+ button C (stitch density/balance controls) 4 Info button 5 Carrying handle 6 Handwheel 7 M button 8 Cursor buttons 9 Clear/pattern start button 10 Stitch selection wheel 11 Connection socket ?[...]

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Parts of the sewing machine (model 2034) 1 -1+ button A (stitch width/pattern width controls) 2 -1+ button B (stitch length/pattern length controls) 3 -/+ button C (stitch density/balance controls) 4 Info button 5 Carrying handle 6 Handwheel 7 ‘M button 8 Cursor buttons 9 Clear/pattern start button 10 Stitch selection button 11 Connection socket [...]

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Carrying case Lid Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction Open the folding lid (44) upwards. book into the compartment of the carrying case. __________________________ RH r:: The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid. The appropriate presser foot to use for each stitch is also illustrated, e.[...]

- ; Voltage switch 22OV..24OV/11OV... 120V The sewing machine is set to the mains voltage for Europe 220 V... 240 V. If you require a mains voltage of 120 ‘1, you must reset the voltage switch on the underside of the machinetolloV..120V. 19 I Technical sectio Operating Instructions Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket (1[...]

iecnnicai section Open the accessory tray by placing your left index finger on the ridged area on the left of the lid and open the lid upwards and towards you. 4!— 1 Arranging the accessories The standard accessories are marked with numbers. Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of the accessory tray. Accessories 2034/2044 (see also pa[...]

F. r I I I I j ] I /6 Technical sectic - -. . . -, i•g U 7O 71 73 74, 75,W Removing the accessory tray (free arm) In order to sew using the free arm, swing the accessory tray to the left and lift it upwards out of the hole. When replacing the tray, make sure it is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine. Preparing the machine for bobbin win[...]

Technical section Place the sewing thread on the spool holder. To obtain free movement of the thread and hold the thread spool firmly, fit a spool cap of the right size for the thread spool. Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counterclockwise through the pre-tension device B. Pull the thread under the thread guide C (from back[...]

Winding from the second spool holder Insert the second spool holder in the hole provided. Threading _____ Thread as shown on page 22. Switch on the master switch Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped automatically. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left a[...]

Bobbin door Taking out the bobbin case Switch off main switch Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out Hold the bobbin door (46) at the left side and open it towards of the machine. Release the latch and take the empty bobbin the front out of the bobbin case. tiIIiiiI Thread tension To obtain a perfect seam appearance and dura[...]

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

Technical section Threading the needle Switch off the master switch. Raise the presser foot lifter (51). Place the thread on the spool holder and fit a spooi cap of the right size. Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front. Place the thread from right io left into the pre tension device B. Now pass it through the left thr[...]

iei,i ii IJL.,ctJ ,eutji 3 3 L1 # L Integrated Needle threader In order to make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the PFAFF Integrated Needle threader. Lower the presser foot. Press the threader down with the handle. Threader hook R swivels through the needle eye. Place the thread over hook 0 and under the thread hook R and hold the end[...]

I tftE IF IJUdI SULlUI I Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (51). Bobbin thread Close the bobbin door (46) and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left Drawing-up the bobbin thread Raise the presser foot. While holding the end of the needle thread, press the foot control so the needle mo[...]

I I I j I j j j I I I I R Removing the presser foot Switch off the master switch Press the front part of the presser foot upwards and at the same time the rear part downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder (30). :1 A Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (30), so that when the presser foot[...]

I PVAcF 2044 0 1 2 Winding a bobbin through the needle It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is fully threaded. Raise the presser foot lifter (51) to the top position. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and upward through the right-hand threader slot (34). Place the thread from left to right through the take-up lever [...]

Changing the needle Switch off the master switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Loosen the needle screw (52) and pull the needle out downwards. To insert: The flat side A of the needle must face to the rear. Lower the presser foot and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it will go. Hold the need[...]

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

Engaging the lOT Important: For all work with the Dual Feed IDT. use presser feet with the center back cut-out. Raise the presser foot. Press the IDT (31) down until it engages. Technical sec Disengaging the IDT Hold the Dual Feed with two fingers at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT (31) down, then pull it away from you and release the IDT slowly up[...]

I LI H IR;ëtI euuon PFAFF L pa —‘ __7/ / fe 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. Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dog. Push slide A to the left. To engage the feed dog move the slide to the right. Raise the pres[...]

ii : Seithig functions Adjusting the contrast in the Expression window Stitch selection Bobbin thread monitor (model 2044) Altering pattern sizes Altering the stitch width/needle position ‘1ng the pattern length mg the pattern *Th density 36 36 37 37 38 38, 39 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 ‘reverse sewing button ion buttons A I j z —[...]

‘Jc;vvii Ij ILII I.jLIJI Adjusting the contrast on the Expression window The contrast setting in the window may be changed for different lighting situations. This setting can be readjusted with the contrast control (54). Stitch selection c Stitch selection on model 2044 There are three ways of selecting your desired stitch: 1. With the selection [...]

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.jcvvii 1LAI IL,LJLII I Bobbin thread monitor (model 2044) If the bobbin is nearing its end [2 ¾ yd (2 m)-3 ¾ yd (3 m)]. or there is no thread on the bobbin, the bobbin symbol appears in the window. The symbol disappears after a full bobbin is inserted and you start to sew again. Altering stitches Adjust the length, width, balance, density or nee[...]

Altering the stitch width The selected stitch can be sewn in various widths, e.g. zigzag stitch No. 3. Altering the needle position Straight stitch No. 1, stitch No. 2 and stitch No. 11 can be sewn in any of 13 different needle positions. Press 1+ button A to move the needle to left or right of center. Altering the pattern width, e.g. Stitch 63 (St[...]

4f Fj p Altering the stitch length The stitch length of a stitch can be altered using +1- button B. Altering the pattern length The pattern length of decorative stitches can be altered using -1+ button B. The density of the stitch will not change. Altering the stitch density The stitch density of various stitches (buttonholes, satin stitches, etc.)[...]

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

Reverse sewing This button has the following functions: • when pressed, will reverse sew • manual finish of a buttonhole (see page 72) • programming the buttonhole • determines the length of the darning program (model 2044) (see page 62) • engages automatic tapering (see page 101-102) Sewing functioi Info button Touch the info button to r[...]

DtWlEJ IULIULIUFIS Sewing function buttons There are four sewing function buttons below the Expression window. With these buttons you can choose between “tie-off” at the beginning and/or the end of a stitch, set “needle up/down”, ‘sew slow” and “pattern mirror”. Tie-off button (36) When you press this button before starting to sew, [...]

“Lock” button “Pattern mirror” button: (39) You can safeguard your sewing machine against the unintentional selection of another sewing program or another pattern sequence by means of the “lock” button. Switching on the “lock” button: Press the button until the locking symbol appears in the window. The symbol disappears when the but[...]

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

Formation of the stitches The stitch formation varies. Some patterns are formed from the left, so only the right side of the stitch changes when the width is adjusted. The left-hand side of the stitch is always retained. ,.. The patterns that are formed from the right will ,*.7i) always retain the right side of the stitch, regardless of any changes[...]

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p r. ; ‘ Stitch Sequenc 48 49 49, 50 50 51 51 52 52 52 Stitch sequences Buttons for the stitch sequence Storing Stitches Deleting from the stitch sequence Inserting into the stitch sequence Deleting a stitch sequence Deleting all M-memories Changing a stitch within a sequence “Pattern start” function uth exprsson T-A , I I’ if 11[...]

outuii squeii * 4 LULL4 c* : * — — — Stitch sequences Your Expression offers you the possibility of storing stitch and word sequences in the memories of the machine. The stitch sequences remain in the memory until you overwrite or delete it. The Quilt Expression 2044 has 6 m-memories, the Expression 2034 has 3 m-memories. Up to 20 patterns or[...]

011LLr1 sequtriu 3 Buttons for the stitch sequence The following buttons can be found next to the selection wheel (selection button on the model 2034) “M” button: r for opening or closing an rn-memory m+: for storing selected stitches in the rn-memory cl/pattern start button: use the cI button for deleting stitches in the rn-memory. When an rn-[...]

iitcri sequences The symbol rr appears in the window. Select the stitch using the direct selection buttons (1 5-26), or scroll to the desired stitch or letter with the selection wheel. Store the stitches by pressing the m÷ button (14). Once you have entered the stitch sequence, you can start to sew immediately. All stitches that have been sewn are[...]

Stitch sequenc Inserting a stitch into the stitch sequence If you wish to insert a stitch into a sequence, scroll using the cursor buttons to the desired position in the sequence. The cursor .. must be in front of the pattern where the stitch is to be inserted (the position of the tip of the cursor). Select the new stitch and store it using the m÷[...]

tIrcn sequeriutts Deleting all M-memories You can delete all M-memories at once by holding down the clear button (9) while turning on the machine. Changing a pattern within the stitch sequence To change the length or width of a stitch within the sequence, position the cursor below the stitch to be changed. Now the stitch can be altered. “Pattern [...]

Utility stitches Non-elastic/elastic stitches 54-58 Zippers 54 Overlock stitches 60 Sewing on buttons 61 Darning/inserting patches 59, 62, 63 Gathering 64 Bridging stitches 65 Cross hem stitches 65 Hemming 66 Shell edging 67 :3 :3 :3 :3 :3 I I I I I j j i N ii[...]

%.LJJILJ S.1LI%tI I%.’ Straight stitch — 1 Stitch 1 is the basic straight stitch in center needle position. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. Change the needle position of the straight stitch to sew in a zipper or topstitch along the edge of a collar. The 2044 and 2034 have 13 needle positions that can be adjusted with the -1+ butt[...]

•IhIJ %JLII.’..,II I Basting stitch — 10 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 [...]

Blind hem stitch — 5 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 finished edge extends beyond the fold. The wrong side of your project should now be [...]

t -± t t , ‘. Zigzag stitch — 3 Raw edges can be finished easily with zigzag stitch 3. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left swing of the needle and overcasts the edge of the fabric on the right swing of the needle. Stretch triple zigzag stitch — 17 The stretch triple zigzag stitch produces a highly elastic and decorative seam.[...]

Stretch triple straight stitch — 2 This stitch is used for sewing seams where strength is needed, such as underarm and crotch seams. The heavier the fabric, the longer the stitch length required. Elastic stitch — 4 Use stitch 4 to add elastic to pajamas. skirts and sportswear. • To create a waistband, finish the top edge of the garment. • C[...]

Darning with the elastic stitch — 4 Use the elastic stitch to repair holes, tears and damaged areas. • If the area is only slightly damaged, sew over it with several rows of stitching until it is well covered. • For tears, frayed edges or small holes, place a piece of fabric, slightly larger than the damaged area and of the same color, on the[...]

utiiiiy iiu.ile Overlock stitches For elastic, knits and stretch fabrics, the 2034 and 2044 provide a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches have built-in stretch and are more durable than standard stitches. Tip: Use blind stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overloc[...]

LJLIIIL LILLiI IC Sewing on buttons —0 With Button sewing program 0 you can easily sew on two and four-hole buttons. • Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. (Make sure the IDT is disengaged.) • Mark the button position on your fabric. Place the button on the marked fabric. • Turn the handwheel towards you and position the button s[...]

uuiiiy suicnes j Automatic darning —73 (Model 2044) Stitch 73 is for strengthening damaged areas of fabric and repairing tears. • Stitch over the damaged area at the required length. • Press the reverse button; the machine finishes sewing the darning program and the darning length is saved. The saved darning length can now be repeated as ofte[...]

__..._J Darning with the straight stitch — 1 Attach darning foot No. 6. Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is set at its highest position. With thumb and index finger press the darning foot together. Insert the pin of the darning foot as far as it will go into the hole of the presser foot holder. The “C-shaped” guide should place [...]

LJUIIL LIL’...iI I’’j Gathering with straight stitch — 1 A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or three rows of gathering stitches. • Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower needle thread tension to 3. • Mark the first gathering line on the right si[...]

Bridging stitches —8 or 14 The bridging stitch creates a hemstitching effect. It is often used for connecting two finished 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) apart. • Stitch from the right side of the f[...]

Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7— 1 Use the rolled hemmer to finish the edges of blouses, scarves, or ruffles without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and durable edge finish. • Double-fold the fabric edge (about 1/8 inch / 2 mm per fold). • Place the folded fabric edge under the hem[...]

Shell edging — 5 Shell edging is a very effective finish for thin, soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem finish on lingerie. • Select blind stitch No. 5 and mirror it with the “Pattern mirror” button . • Tighten the needle thread tension to create a deeper shell tuck. • Finish the raw edge and press[...]

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uuonnoies 7. 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. 4 different buttonholes (3 on the model 2034) give your garments the professional touch. The Expression uses sensormatic buttonhole guide No. 10 and sensors t[...]

I_,_II,’,I II Ej 4 74 74 74 Choose from the following buttonholes: 1) Linen buttonhole No. 9 for blouses, shirts, dresses, etc. 2) Stretch buttonhole No. 75 (No 60 on the model 2034) for stretch fabrics 3) Keyhole buttonhole No. 76 (No 61 on the model 2034) for jackets. coats and pants (trousers) 4) Round buttonhole No. 74 (only on model 2044) fo[...]

I Buttonholes Fully automatic buttonhole Select the desired buttonhole (e.g. No. 9). Adjust the size of the buttonhole by using the -1+ button B. You can also adjust the buttonhole width (-1÷ button A) and the buttonhole density (-1+ button C). Sew as many buttonholes as you wish. Your Expression will continue to sew the same size buttonhole until[...]

I •1 s4 . 1; .4 1,-i I-i-— “,, I U DUD The second bartack will be sewn and complete the buttonhole. The word “auto” appears in the window. All remaining buttonholes will now be sewn automatically. Note: If the length or stitch density of a programmed buttonhole is changed, the programming is cancelled. Reprogramming with a new length valu[...]

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

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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. Pass the thr[...]

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

I Accessories and needles I Presser feet j (standard accessories) 78-79 Special accessory table 80-8 1 Felling foot/appliqué foot 82 Pintuck foot 83 r Cording foot/shirring foot 84 I Knit edge foot/ruffler 85 I 1/4 inch quilt and patchwork foot 86 - Free motion quilting foot! I bias binder 87 I Pintuck foot with guide 88 j Non-stick fancy stitch f[...]

I Mccessorie ëIEIU Presser feet (normal accessories) Standard presser foot No.0 Order No.: 98-694 816-00/000 Fancy stitch foot (for dual feed) No. 1 Order No.: 98-694 814-00/000 Fancy stitch foot (not for dual feed) No. 2 Order No.: 98-694 897-00/000 Blind stitch and overlock foot No. 3 Order No.: 98-694 890-00/000 Zipper and edge presser foot No.[...]

- -. . e Sensormatic buttonhole guide No. 10 Order No.: 93-037 595-91/000 Edge guide No. 8 Order No.: 98-802 422-00/000 1171 II i4 Second spool holder Seam ripper Brush Bulb remover/Needle plate changer Order No.: 93-038 920-91/000 / — SCHMETZ IJNIVEF9SAL 130705H 00 80 90 100 70 921214 1611 . 7. Oil Order No.: 93-033 063-44/000 Order No.: 99-053 [...]

Accessories and neeaies I Special accessories/preSser feet (available from your dealer): egnat1oi OrdetNo Sewing work Appliqué foot 93-042 941-91/000 For appliqué work Open toe appliqué foot 93-036 931-91/000 Allows full view of work surface Bias binder 98-053 484-91/000 For binding edges with bias tape Pintuck foot 5 grooves (size 80 twin 93-04[...]

I 14 I i I ‘I I Accessories and needk Designation Order No. Sewing work Bridging guide 93-036 952-46/000 For sewing together two edges of fabrics with a hemstitch seam effect 1/4 Quilting and patchwork foot 93-036 925-91/000 For quilting and patchwork jobs (without dual feed) 1/4 Quilting and patchwork foot (for dual feed) 93-036 927-91/000 For q[...]

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

‘_) I I ç c i i i i i.., L, ‘... This classic heirloom sewing technique can be easily duplicated on many types of fabric such as light cotton and linens. Undergarments and children’s clothes are given a nostalgic touch by pintucking. • Attach the pintuck foot. • Insert a twin needle on your machine (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm need[...]

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

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

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

Free-motion quilt foot S The free-motion quilt foot in combination with the straight stitch is well suited for free-motion quilting. The three layers 5 of your quilt are guided manually during free-motion quilting. The faster you sew, the more consistent and uniform your stitches will become. Try this technique out first on a test piece. Free-motio[...]

With this foot you can accurately sew pintucks with a spacing of 5 or 1 1 mm. The same foot allows you to precisely space decorative stitches up to 6 mm wide between the pintucks. • Attach the pintuck foot with guide. The foot can be attached with the guide pointing to the left or the right. • Insert a twin needle (2.0 or 2.5 mm space between n[...]

7/9 hole foot Beautiful decorative effects can easily be achieved with this presser foot. Up to 9 cords may be stitched over using decorative stitches and a variety of embroidery threads. • Cut your cords to the desired length. Thread the cords through the holes in the foot from the top to the bottom. Lead the cords under the presser foot and out[...]

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

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

Accessories and needles Needle table Using the correct needle guarantees better stitching of the fabric. Fabric weight Fabric weight Fabric weight light medium heavy needle size needle size needle size 607075 8090 100110120 Needle points ye4No yoffle ,iitandeye SiitabIej 130/705 H Light ball point Universal needle for synthetics, chiffon, Size: 60-[...]

i . 4* H 1 I. I ri I R Triple needle Before sewing the desired decorative stitches. check whether the needles can penetrate freely by turning the handwheel. In this way, needle breakage is avoided as much as possible. 130/705 H Size: 80 0.5-1.5 mm very narrow 2.5 mm decorative stitching Size: 80 0.5-1.5 mm very narrow 3.0 mm decorative stitching Ne[...]

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Decorative sewing! Specialty techniques General notes on decorative sewing 96 Altering pattern width/length for combined borders 96 Combined borders 97 Combined borders using twin needle 97 Free-motion monograms 98 Free-motion embroidery 99 Tapering with satin-stitch zigzag 100-101 Automatic tapering 101 -1 02 Appliqué 103 Patchwork/Quilting 104-1[...]

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

_p _; r— J— ,., ——. 4.fr. %;p .— -- 4u Combined Borders Create borders of any width by combining different decorative stitches. Rayon embroidery threads give shiny, smooth stitching results and come in many colors and weights. Place stabilizer under fabric. Mark the center of your fabric with a fabric marking pen! pencil. Sew stitch 57 (m[...]

Decorative sewing/peciaiiy zecrlniquets 98 Free-motion monograms Use stitch 3 (stitch width 3-6 mm) to create wonderful monogram initials of your own design. Transfer the initials with a fabric marker to the area to be embroidered. Attach the darning foot and bring it into the darning position (see page 63). Lower the feed dog. Place a tear-away st[...]

I_ s - I h 1 J 4 I. 1;4 I 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. 99[...]

With your Expression you also have the option of increasing or decreasing the width of the zigzag stitch in 0.5 mm increments. This technique of adjusting the width of a zigzag seam is called TAPERING. You can achieve great effects by adjusting the size of a wide zigzag stitch. Manual change? Regular pattern • Place stabilizer under fabric. • S[...]

I I t ,‘,. I I i. V 11 L: c 1 > 1 iJ iI I —I A B C ,I, Manual change! Irregular pattern • Place stabilizer under fabric. • Set needle thread tension to 3. Select zigzag stitch 12 for motifs with a right or left needle position or zigzag stitch 3 for motifs with a center needle position. • Set stitch length to 0.2 - 0.3 mm. • Using -[...]

uecorative sewing/peuldlLy L III lIU When you start to sew again, the machine will automatically make a taper at 45°. The present sewing operation is indicated in the window. • To start the pattern without a taper, press the tie-off button 1(36) twice before starting to sew. Use -1+ button A to change the width of the satin stitch before sewing.[...]

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

Lt,Q1dLIVt7 tVVIl iyijictiy tI II JI’..fU Patchwork quilt Patchwork and quilting are traditional handicraft techniques which were originally used by North American pioneer women to make use of left over fabric. Over the years it has developed into a creative hobby. A patchwork quilt consists of three layers. Many pieces of fabric are joined toget[...]

LJZL1JI aiv vvit ii _%_I II ‘•‘-1’--•’ And this is what you do Cut the pieces necessary for your quilt top using templates you have bought or made yourself. making sure to include a seam allowance of ¼’ (6 mm). Your Expression is perfect for piecing quilts. Set up your Expression with a straight stitch (1), stitch length 2.5, needle [...]

UUU[dLlVt tVVIlIy/peLIaILy iiiiiiu i Tying the Quilt Tying a quilt is another way to hold the quilt top, batting and back together. Previously done by hand, your Expression 2034/2044 has great decorative stitches that will “tie” your quilt with ease. Choose a decorative stitch that is a forward moving stitch, such as 63 or 66 (56 or 58 for mode[...]

I ,iJJGtLiV VVII Iy/JJei.lctlLy 1tl II llU Quilt Appliques Appliques add that special touch for your quilt. There are many different ways of applying appliques to a quilt. One way is to add the applique to the block before the quilt is put together. Set your Quilt Expression with stitch 3, stitch length 0.5, stitch width 4-6 mm, presser foot 2. Adh[...]

—I I I 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 2034 and 2044 with astonishing ease and speed. With cross-stitch No. 24 and No. 25 (2044) or No. 23 (2034), design your own cross-stitch combinations. Thes[...]

1 0 0 0 0 II — a IJ Ii1 S Eyelet embroidery Eyelet embroidery enhances your linens and blouses. Using an eyelet plate (special accessory) and various utility and decorative stitches beautiful embroidery can be produced. And this is how it’s done: • Lower the feed dog. • Place the eyelet plate onto the needle plate making sure that the pin ([...]

Hernstitching ! Traditional hemstitching For pulled thread hemstitching: This is a technique everyone recognizes — but was previously only embroidered by hand! With your Expression you can produce hemstitching much quicker and easier. Special hemstitches No. 26, 27 and 28 (2044), No. 24, 25 and 26 (2034) are built into your machine. By changing t[...]

I I I I I a 4, — Chging the needle plate Cldáning and oiling Changing the sewing lamp Sewing problems and their solutiops / 112 112 113 114-115[...]

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 the front unti[...]

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

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

I !‘ Problem/Cause 1emedy The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush. the feed dog teeth rows. Feed dog is lowered. Slide A is at the left or slide B is at the right Push slide A to the right or slide B to the left. (see page 34) The needle plate is not lying flat. [...]

Technical data Dimensions (w x h x d) 408 x 290 x 187 mm Weight 8.3 kg Nominal voltage (reversible) 120 V / 220 .. 240 V Power consumption 75 W Sewinglamp 12V/max.5W Sewing speed max. 950 stitches/mm mm. 80 stitches/mm Stitching width 0 .. 6 mm Stitching length 0 ... 6 mm Presser foot lift 8mm Max. presser foot height 10.5 mm Needle system 130 / 70[...]

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