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  • Page 1 Owner’s manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. 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. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine.

  • Page 3: Maintenance

    This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized PFAFF dealers will of course also be ®...
  • Page 5 Sewing mode Sequencing Sewing mode Sequencing Sewing mode - overview Sequencing - overview Select a stitch Open and exit sequencing Sewing recommendations Create a sequence Sequence commands ........... 5:4 Machine settings Horizontal preview ............. 5:5 Raise and lower the presser foot Directional stitches ............
  • Page 6 Embroidery preparations Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery unit overview To enter Embroidery stitch-out Embroidery hoop overview Embroidery stitch-out - overview Built-in designs Crosshair creative sensation pro II Embroidery collection 7:3 Color list ™ Connect the embroidery unit Zoom Remove the embroidery unit Embroidery information Attaching the Dynamic spring foot for embroidery 7:4 Current stitch...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 8: Machine Overview

    24. Built-in needle threader 17. Button ruler Action indicator 25. Bobbin cover 18. Handwheel 10. Presser foot up and extra lift toggle 26. Needle plate 19. PFAFF creative Color ® ™ Touch Screen 11. Presser foot down and pivot 27. Presser foot toggle 20.

  • Page 9: Rear Side

    Rear side 32. Handle 33. IDT system ™ 34. Embroidery unit connection socket Top parts 35. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 35 36 37 40 41 36. Bobbin winder thread guide 37. Thread guide 38. Bobbin thread guides 39.

  • Page 10: Included Accessories

    Included accessories Accessories 55. Stylus 56. Thread net (2) 57. Edge guide 58. Felt pad (2) 59. USB Embroidery stick 60. Screwdriver 61. Seam ripper 62. Brush 63. Spool cap, large (2) 64. Spool cap, medium 65. Spool cap, small 66.
  • Page 11 2A - When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.0mm stitch length, use this foot. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed 3 - Blindhem foot for IDT ™ This foot is used for blindhem stitches.

  • Page 12: Stitch Overview 1:12

    Stitch overview Stitch Stitch number Name Description For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions. 1.1.1 Straight stitch Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1. Stretch triple straight 1.1.2 Reinforced seam. Topstitching. stitch 1.1.3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse with strong tie-off.
  • Page 13 1.2.1 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.2 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step. 1.2.3 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.4 Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.5 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
  • Page 14 Eyelet buttonhole with 1.3.6 Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole. pointed tack Eyelet buttonhole with 1.3.7 Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. lengthwise tack 1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. Decorative buttonhole 1.3.9 Decorative buttonhole. with triangle tack 1.3.10 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.

  • Page 15: Decorative Stitches

    Programmable darning 1.5.1 Darning holes or damaged fabric. stitch Programmable 1.5.2 reinforced darning Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric. stitch 1.5.3 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets. 1.5.4 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. 1.5.5 Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. 1.5.6 Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
  • Page 16 2.3 Quilt stitches - Stippling stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches - Crazy patch stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.2 Needle art stitches - Hemstitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 1:16...
  • Page 17 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.4 Needle art stitches - Smocking stitches 4.1 Decorative stitches - Scallop edges 4.2 Decorative stitches - Satin stitches 1:17...
  • Page 18 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.6 Decorative stitches - Bows and hearts 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 1:18...
  • Page 19 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 5.1 Maxi stitches - Scallop and satin stitches 5.3 Maxi stitches - Art stitches 1:19...
  • Page 20 5.4 Maxi stitches - Fun stitches 5.5 Maxi stitches - Stippling stitches 5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram) 5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram) 5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram) 5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram) 1:20...
  • Page 21 6.1 Sewing techniques - Optional feet stitches 6.2 Sewing techniques - Handlook quilt stitches 6.3 Sewing techniques - Four direction stitches 6.4 Sewing techniques - Stacking stitches 6.4 Sewing techniques - Stacking stitches 6.5 Sewing techniques - Single ribbon stitches 1:21...

  • Page 22: Alphabets

    6.6 Sewing techniques - Double ribbon stitches Alphabets Block Comic Cyrillic Grand Outline Script 1:22...

  • Page 23: Preparations

    Preparations...
  • Page 24 machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside. Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality.

  • Page 25: Free Arm 2:3

    Custom Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminates shadows. You can adjust the intensity and color temperature of the light in the Settings menu, see chapter 3. Free arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the machine.

  • Page 26: Spool Pins 2:4

    Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).

  • Page 27: Needle Threader

    Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. cap of the right size. Note: Hold thread with both hands to prevent it from slacking while threading. This ensures that the thread will be positioned properly in the threading path. Pull the thread into the thread guide by pulling it from the front to the back (A).

  • Page 28: Thread Sensor 2:6

    Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap and a felt pad. Place the second thread on the spool pin.
  • Page 29 Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the original PFAFF bobbins approved for this ® model. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool.
  • Page 30 Swing the auxiliary spool pin up. Place an appropriate spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin. The needle thread (blue) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Pull the bobbin thread (red) counter- clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and through the bobbin thread guides (C).

  • Page 31: Idt

    ™ creative For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF ® sensation pro II sewing and embroidery machine ™ provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, system. As on industrial machines, the IDT ™ ™ system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time.
  • Page 32 Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes.

  • Page 33: Presser Foot

    presser foot Remove presser foot Press the presser foot downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder. Attach presser foot Line up the pins on the foot with the gap underneath the presser foot holder. Press upwards until the foot snaps into place. You can also use the presser foot up/down buttons to raise or lower the presser foot holder.

  • Page 34: Usb Ports

    USB ports Your machine has two USB ports – one to connect the sewing machine to your computer, and one to connect either your USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. Note: Make sure that the USB stick you use has the format FAT32.
  • Page 35 A PC software package is available for your PFAFF ® creative sensation pro II sewing and embroidery ™ machine. It adds the following features: • Communication module allows you to connect the machine to your computer. Required to use the Send To features in any Embroidery software system module.

  • Page 36: Soft Touch Buttons And Indicators

    Soft Touch Buttons and indicators ™ For permanent reverse, press the button once before Lower the presser foot completely. Press the button starting to sew. The reverse indicator (B) will be lit once more to raise the presser foot to pivot height. and the machine sews in reverse until you press The presser foot is lowered automatically when you the button again to cancel.
  • Page 37 Press immediate tie-off while sewing and your machine sews a few tie-off stitches and stops automatically. By touching the tie-off button once more while the action indicator is lit, the function can be turned off. The tie-off function can be programmed, see chapter 4. When having stopped sewing in the middle of a stitch, press restart to start sewing at the beginning of the stitch again without having to reset any special...
  • Page 38 2:16...

  • Page 39: Pfaff ® Creative ™ Color Touch Screen 3:2

    PFAFF creative Color Touch Screen ® ™...

  • Page 40: Start View 3:2

    PFAFF Color Touch creative ® ™ Screen creative Your machine features the PFAFF ™ Color ® Touch Screen. This technology provides great resolution and color. The screen is very easy to work with - just touch it with task bar at the bottom of the screen includes the main functions and help.

  • Page 41: Option Bar

    The option bar contains different options in sewing mode, Embroidery edit and Embroidery stitch- out. Read more about the options for each mode in chapters 4, 7 and 8. Common icons There are some icons and functions that are frequently used on the screen. The most common are described below.
  • Page 42 Selection menu The selection menu contains a selection bar at the bottom with icons for stitches, fonts, designs and Files & Folders. Read more about Files & Folders in chapter 10. Select one of the icons in the selection bar to access the menus.

  • Page 43: Sequencing

    Personal menu menu (2g). Each subcategory in the personal menu has 48 positions to save your own stitches or sequences. Scroll through the stitches in the selected subcategory using the scroll arrows. Select a stitch by touching it. icon (5), and then touch the stitch. The positon will be emptied.

  • Page 44: Embroidery Edit

    Your machine has four tabs with designs: Personal designs, machine designs, mini designs and quilt designs. Read more about the different design tabs in chapter 8. Touch a tab to display the contents. Select an embroidery design by touching it. Use the scroll bar to browse through additional designs.

  • Page 45: Embroidery Text Editor

    Used to create or adjust embroidery font text. To open, select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also select an existing text in Embroidery edit and then touch sequencing/ embroidery text editor on the option bar. Read more about Embroidery text editor in chapter 8. To embroider your design, change from Embroidery edit to Embroidery stitch-out by touching the Embroidery stitch-out icon on the task bar.

  • Page 46: Sequencing

    With sequencing you can combine various stitches and adjust them. You can use built-in stitches, load stitches from external devices or use stitches you have created. You can program tie-offs, stops and thread snips into your sequence. Connection stitches can be inserted to create endless variations. Read more about sequencing in chapter 5.
  • Page 47 In the Settings menu, you can change default settings and make manual adjustments to the machine settings (A), screen and light settings (B) and sound settings (C). Touch the icons to activate a function or open a list of choices. The settings are saved even after turning off the machine with two exceptions: Dynamic spring foot 6D is always active at power on, and for Options for feed dogs the default setting is auto.
  • Page 48 Designs marked with this symbol are programmed for Cut jump stitches. Trim commands to cut jump stitches can be added to any design using the software package downloaded via the PFAFF website (see page ® 2:13). Automatic thread snips When selected, the automatic thread snips is activated.
  • Page 49 Timer Displays the total sewing and embroidery time of your machine. Touch the icon to reset the timer. Automatic presser foot lift When selected, the automatic presser foot lift is activated. The presser foot will raise to pivot height for example when stopping with the needle in the down position.
  • Page 50 Once you have increased or decreased the value in the Settings menu, the thread tension control icon or thread metering control icon will change to red. Note: Contact you authorized PFAFF dealer if you ® experience thread tension/thread metering problems that cannot be helped with the Thread tension/thread metering compensation.
  • Page 51 Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery is active by default when you turn on the machine. The Dynamic spring foot 6D is always recommended for embroidery. If another type of foot is used, e.g., presser foot 6A, deactivate Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery. When deactivated, the ActivStitch Technology feature ™...
  • Page 52 When touching the icons on the screen, the screen might need a calibration to adjust to your touch. Touch the calibrate icon to open a special view for creative PFAFF ™ Color Touch Screen calibration. ® Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate.

  • Page 53: Sound Settings

    You can change the sound settings on your machine for different situations. First select from the list which sound event you want to change. Then, select the sound you want to play by checking one of the boxes. You will be able to hear the sound when you check the box.
  • Page 54 Info menu Use the info system to easily get help topics and information. The Info menu is a built-in shortened version of the Owner’s manual. When you touch the info menu icon on the task bar, you have four options to select from - category (A), index (B), personal info (C) and text (D).

  • Page 55: Sewing Mode

    Sewing Mode...

  • Page 56: Sewing Mode

    In sewing mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. Use Stitch Creator feature and sequencing ™ Recommendations and machine settings are shown at the top of the screen. Sewing recommendations Machine settings Stitch selection area Arrows for scrolling through stitch categories Selected stitch number Mirroring side to side...

  • Page 57: Select A Stitch

    Select a stitch To select a stitch, touch the actual stitch in the stitch selection area (3). You can scroll through the list of stitches by touching the arrows at the bottom of the stitch selection area (4). The number of the actual subcategory is shown in the lower right corner (A).

  • Page 58: Stitch Width

    Your machine will set the best settings for each selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. The setting changes only affect the selected stitch. Your changed settings will be reset to default when selecting another stitch. The changed settings are not automatically saved when turning your machine off.

  • Page 59: Stitch Density

    Stitch Stitch The stitch density control adjusts the density (the density + density - closeness of the satin stitches that make up the entire stitch). The density does not affect the actual length of the entire stitch. Touch + to decrease the density. Touch - to increase the density.

  • Page 60: Buttonhole Slit Length

    Set the buttonhole slit length by using + to increase and - to decrease when sewing a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. Touch + to increase and - to decrease the number of stitch repetitions to be sewn, when sewing on a button.

  • Page 61: Thread Metering

    Thread The ActivStitch ™ Technology feature controls the needle thread in two ways: thread tension and thread metering. The ActivStitch ™ Technology feature improves the correct balance between needle thread and bobbin thread. It will automatically use thread metering when possible, to get the best result.

  • Page 62: Free-Motion Options

    Note: Optional spring feet can be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF dealer. ® Do not use a spring foot if Sensormatic free-motion is...

  • Page 63: Save Options

    Activate to set the machine in Sensormatic free- motion mode for presser foot 6A. When sewing free-motion at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the needle plate while the stitch is being the fabric while sewing.
  • Page 64 To save a stitch into your Personal menu, touch the save options icon (15) and select save to Personal menu (15b). A new window will open. Choose which subcategory you want to save your stitch in (A). All your previously saved stitches will be shown in the Personal menu.

  • Page 65: Option Bar

    Option bar Speed control This function enables you to easily reduce the maximum Tie-off options sewing speed. Just touch the speed control icon to reduce the speed. To return to normal speed, deselect the icon. Stitch programs You can change the set speed limit. Long touch the speed control icon to get a pop-up.
  • Page 66 A Tapering program Single stitch program Patchwork program Set number of stitch repetitions in single stitch program Note: Not all programs can be used at the same time. You can sew without closing this pop-up. Tapering increases or decreases the width of the stitch during sewing to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers.

  • Page 67: Stitch Creator ™ Feature

    The patchwork program makes it possible for you to program an exact seam length that can be sewn repeatedly. This is very useful when quilting. To program a seam length, activate the patchwork program (C). Sew your desired seam length and press the reverse button.

  • Page 68: Sewing Hems In Heavy Fabric

    These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. zippers There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow the directions included with your pattern for best results. For some types of zippers it is important to sew close to the teeth of the zipper. The zipper foot 4 Right side can be snapped onto the presser foot bar on the left or right, depending on how you will insert your...

  • Page 69: Blindhem Stitch

    Stich number 1.1.9 can be used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. Stitch number 1.1.9 can also be used as an elastic stitch to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and sportswear.

  • Page 70: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes Buttonholes are found in category 1, subcategory 1.3 in the selection menu. You can also scroll buttonhole subcategory. Note: Buttonholes up to 50 mm can be sewn using the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. Both sides of the Sensormatic buttonhole are sewn in the same direction for a more even result.
  • Page 71 Manual buttonhole To sew a manual buttonhole, use presser foot buttonhole. Touch the reverse button. The machine sews the bartack and the second column. When the columns are aligned, press the reverse button to sew the second bartack. When you have adjusted your buttonhole, use the repeat buttonhole function (25), to sew identical copies.

  • Page 72: Button Stitch Repetition

    Note: Use the multi-purpose tool to create a thread shank for your button. You can also use a sew on button foot, available as an optional accessory at your local authorized PFAFF dealer. ® Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment.

  • Page 73: Sewing Recommendations

    A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. To sew three layers together, you have a wide variety of stitches and techniques to choose from. or make it into cushions, wearable art or other smaller projects.
  • Page 74 Free-motion stippling adds texture and interest to your quilt, while keeping the layers together. Free-motion stippling is done with the feed dogs lowered. You move the fabric manually to determine the stitch length. Set your sewing machine for free-motion sewing with a straight stitch. Attach the straight stitch needle plate.

  • Page 75: Four Direction Sewing

    The 6th stitch category includes special sewing technique stitches such as candlewicking, beading stitches, edge stitches, four direction sewing and stacking stitches. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated by the optional presser foot icon (A). Note: Touch Quick help and then touch the selected presser foot is required for that stitch.

  • Page 76: Stacking Stitches

    Sew beautiful decorations in two colors using the stacking stitches. The stacking stitches consist of pairs of matching stitches that are designed to be sewn on top of each other. point for each. Touch Quick Help (30) and one of the stacking stitches to preview what the stitches look like when combined/stacked.

  • Page 77: Double Ribbon Stitches

    Double ribbon stitches Add dimensional elements to your decorative stitching with the beautiful double ribbon stitches. Narrow ribbons are woven into these special are recommended for this technique. For best results, use stabilizer, appropriate for your fabric type and weight, under your fabric to support your stitching.
  • Page 78 Common pop-ups or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Bobbin thread low When the bobbin thread is running low, a pop-up message appears giving you an indication that the bobbin needs to be changed soon. This gives you an opportunity to plan where to stop sewing and change the bobbin.
  • Page 79 Sequencing...
  • Page 80 In sequencing, you can create and adjust a sequence of stitches. Combine various 9mm stitches, maxi stitches and stitch fonts from the machine or from an external device. Stitches made in Stitch Creator ™ feature can also be inserted in a sequence. You can create sequences up to approximately 500mm (20”) long.

  • Page 81: Create A Sequence

    Sequencing can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the sequencing symbol (A) on the option bar. To close sequencing and sew or embroider your created sequence, touch OK (20) in the top right corner. Note: If sewing mode is active and your programmed stitch is ready to be sewn, you can also close the active function by pressing the foot control, or by pressing the...
  • Page 82 To duplicate a stitch, move the cursor to the stitch you want to duplicate. Touch the duplicate icon to copy the selected stitch. Note: Make your adjustments on the stitch before duplicating and the copied stitch includes the adjustments. Use the long touch function to get a pop-up where you can enter the exact number of copies you want to insert.
  • Page 83 Horizontal To see your sequence horizontally, touch the preview icon. Your sequence will be shown on a pop-up. If it is too long for the window, it is possible to zoom to all (A) to see the entire sequence. You can also scroll through the sequence with the arrows (B).
  • Page 84 If the stitch or sequence is wider than what can be shown on the screen, you may use the zoom to all icon to see the whole width of the sequence. Note: Zoom to all is only visible if the stitch or sequence To sew the sequence touch OK (20) in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 85 When loaded to Embroidery edit your sequence will become an embroidery design. Go to Embroidery stitch-out and stitch it out as a regular design. If a sequence is selected and you re-open sequencing from embroidery mode, the sequence will remain unchanged. If no sequence is selected, sequencing will be empty when re-opened, ready to create something new.
  • Page 86 Adjustments made in sewing mode or embroidery mode will affect the whole sequence. However, these changes will not be saved if you return to sequencing. In Embroidery edit, the position of the sequence will be kept. To adjust individual stitches in the sequence, return to sequencing. Sequencing can be used in either sewing mode or embroidery mode.

  • Page 87: Stitch Creator ™ Feature

    Stitch Creator feature ™...

  • Page 88: Stitch Creator ™ Feature

    Stitch Creator feature ™ In Stitch Creator feature, you can create completely new stitches and adjust every single stitch point. ™ Customize and create your own stitches. Add, erase, move and combine stitches directly on screen. Either create a stitch of individually designed stitches or use already existing stitches or letters. You can also insert a built-in stitch, and then edit to create your own version of that stitch.

  • Page 89: Open And Exit Stitch Creator

    Open and exit Stitch Creator feature ™ Stitch Creator feature can be used in both sewing ™ mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the Stitch Creator feature icon (A) on the option ™ bar. To close Stitch Creator feature and sew or ™...

  • Page 90: Multi-Select

    Long touch the multi-select icon to select all stitch points at the same time. To select the stitch points next to the marked stitch point, touch the multi-select icon and then touch the arrows (12) to select the next stitch point. Use the up arrow to select stitch points before the marked stitch point and the down arrow to select the stitch points after the marked stitch point.

  • Page 91: Mirroring Side To Side

    The selected stitch point(s) will be mirrored horizontally. 7. Mirroring side to side The selected stitch points will be mirrored vertically. Note: Only enabled if more than one stitch point is selected. 8. Mirroring end to end Touch the triple stitch icon and the selected stitch(es) will be tripled.

  • Page 92: Touch Functions

    Touch functions Use your stylus to make changes directly on screen pan and move depending on which touch function is activated. You can also use the arrows in the wheel to make minor adjustments. You can move the selected stitch or stitch points using your stylus on the screen or touch the arrows in the wheel (15).

  • Page 93: Saving A Stitch

    To sew the created stitch touch OK (18) in the top right corner of the screen. The stitch will be loaded to the mode that was active when entering Stitch Creator feature; sewing mode or Embroidery edit. ™ If sewing mode is active when closing Stitch Creator ™...
  • Page 94 In embroidery mode the stitch is saved as a design. Touch save (C) and select Personal designs, information. Important Stitch Creator feature ™ information To use Stitch Creator ™ Stitch Creator feature can be used in either sewing ™ mode or embroidery mode. A stitch created when sewing mode is active will not be available when opening Stitch Creator ™...

  • Page 95: Embroidery Preparations 7

    Embroidery preparations...
  • Page 96 D Embroidery unit socket Embroidery hoop connection assembly Embroidery arm Note: A smaller embroidery unit, 260x200mm, is available to purchase at your local authorized PFAFF ® dealer. Use the tray in the embroidery unit to store accessories used for embroidering.
  • Page 97 Built-in Over 360 designs are included in the memory in your machine. pro II creative sensation ™ Page through the creative sensation ™ pro II Embroidery collection for designs and fonts. The design number, stitch count (number of stitches in the design) and the design size are displayed next to each design.
  • Page 98 Remove the To store the embroidery unit in the embroidery case, move the embroidery arm to park position by selecting park position on the screen in either Embroidery edit or Embroidery stitch-out. Press the button at the left, underneath the embroidery unit (A) and slide the unit to the left to remove it.

  • Page 99: To Hoop The Fabric

    To hoop the fabric For the best embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric. When hooping stabilizer and fabric make sure that they are smooth and securely hooped. Open the quick release (A) on the outer hoop. Remove the inner hoop.
  • Page 100 After attaching the embroidery unit and embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with lightweight bobbin thread. Note: Make sure that the IDT system is disengaged. ™ To select a design, open selection menu and touch the design menu icon (A). Locate desired design and touch it once to load to Embroidery edit.
  • Page 101 color list (C). movement of the embroidery arm and the hoop. Hold the needle thread and touch the start/stop button (D) or the foot control. The machine starts embroidering. Note: This machine features the automatic function Cut jump stitches. When activated the machine trims the top jump stitch threads and pulls the thread ends to the underside of the fabric.
  • Page 102 stops. A pop-up appears asking you to change color. Re-thread with the next color and continue embroidering by pressing start/stop. Each color segment is tied off at the end and the needle thread is cut. 10. When the embroidery is completed, your machine cuts the needle and bobbin threads and stops.

  • Page 103: Embroidery Mode - Edit

    Embroidery mode - edit...

  • Page 104: Embroidery Edit

    In Embroidery edit you can adjust, combine, save, delete and restore designs. You do not need to have the embroidery unit connected to your machine to edit your designs. The loaded design(s) are shown in the overview Zoom Multi-select Select/deselect design Arrows Move design forward Move design backward...

  • Page 105: Embroidery Text Editor

    Load a To load a design, open the selection menu (32). Select designs (A) from the selection bar, then choose one of the following four tabs: Designs that you have created, adjusted and/or combined and saved. Built-in Designs that are stored in the permanent sewing machine memory.

  • Page 106: Load A Stitch

    Load a stitch To load a stitch, select stitches (A) from the selection bar. Select a category and then a subcategory. Touch your desired stitch on the screen to load to Embroidery edit. It is possible to load previously stored patchwork, single stitch and tapering programs into Embroidery edit to stitch-out in the hoop.

  • Page 107: Select Design(S)

    When loading designs into Embroidery edit, the last loaded design is selected by default. There are two ways to select another design. Either touch it on the screen or step through the designs using the arrows (5). The selected design is surrounded by a green frame.

  • Page 108: Stitch-Out Order

    Stitch-out order Designs are by default stitched out in the order they are loaded to Embroidery edit. The numbers between the arrows (A) show the position in the stitch-out order for the selected design as compared to the total number of designs in the embroidery area.

  • Page 109: Mirroring

    To mirror a design side to side, touch icon (12) and for mirroring end to end, touch icon (13). This is used to move any design that is outside the hoop area into the hoop area. The design will be placed as close to the previous position as possible.

  • Page 110: Touch Functions

    Touch functions You can use your stylus to make adjustments directly on screen, by touching and dragging in the scale, depending on which touch function is active. tune. When move is active, you can move the design(s) above the wheel show in millimeters how far the design has been moved from the center of the hoop, both horizontally and vertically.

  • Page 111: Option Bar

    Option bar 23. Save design 24. More options 25. Select hoop 26. Thread color edit 27. Shape Creator 28. Embroidery stitch editor 29. Resize 30. Sequencing 31. Stitch Creator feature ™ Touch the save design icon (23) to save the design you are working with.
  • Page 112 Touch the grid icon (A) to activate/deactivate a grid when combining or placing designs. The distance between the grid lines equals 20mm. As you zoom these lines reduces to 10mm and 5mm, indicated with lighter lines. Touch the background color icon (B) to change the window will appear where you can select from 64 different colors.

  • Page 113: Thread Color Edit

    To select the correct hoop size, touch the hoop selection icon (25). A pop-up will appear with the hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized PFAFF dealer. ® After selecting your hoop size, the pop-up will close automatically.

  • Page 114: Shape Creator

    Shaping is a unique way to use your beautiful built-in decorative stitches, sequences or even embroidery designs to form new shapes. Shape Creator overview A Shape menu Select shape Zoom D Delete/Duplicate last object Enter number of designs Select control points G Select spacing H Select line positioning Select side positioning...
  • Page 115 control point A control point is a point affecting the selected shape. Each shape is built by several control points. square (N). An unselected control point is marked with an outlined square (O). All control points are visible when you are editing the points. By adjusting the control points, the selected shape can be changed with unlimited possibilites.
  • Page 116 Select Touch the select shape line positioning icon (H) to open a pop-up. You can choose to place the objects on the top of the baseline, or on the baseline or under the baseline. The selected positioning will affect all objects on the shape. Select Select which side of the objects that shall be positioned on the baseline.
  • Page 117 Create Create appliqué designs in Shape Creator by touching the appliqué icon (K). Long touch to open a window with two options. Select Custom appliqué to use decorative stitches or mini designs to cover the raw edges of the appliqué. straight stitch around the shape.
  • Page 118 In embroidery mode, open the selection menu, touch the tab for mini designs and select design M_55.vp3 to load to Embroidery edit. Open Shape Creator. Select the clockwise circle in the list (A). Touch the keypad icon (B), enter 18 and touch OK. Select the touch function - scale.
  • Page 119 Open the selection menu and select design M_55. vp3 again. Center it by touching the wheel center icon when the touch function - move is active. Open Shape Creator. Select the clockwise circle in the list (A). Touch the keypad icon (B), enter 16 and touch OK.
  • Page 120 In embroidery mode, select hoop size 360x200 and open the selection menu. Open stitches and select the linen buttonhole 1.3.1. Open Shape Creator. Select the straight line from the list (A). Select touch function - rotate, and then touch the wheel center one time to rotate the baseline 90 degrees.
  • Page 121 Select touch function - scale, and adjust the line to desired length by touching and dragging on screen or using the arrows in the wheel. Touch the keypad and enter desired number of buttonholes. Touch Select side positioning and select the fourth option in the pop-up to stitch out the buttonholes vertically.

  • Page 122: Embroidery Stitch Editor

    Sequences and stitches can be adjusted in Embroidery stitch editor. You can also adjust your own created sequence or stitch, loaded to Embroidery edit (see chapter 5 and 6). Note: When a stitch or a sequence is loaded into Embroidery edit, tie-offs are automatically inserted at the beginning and at the end.
  • Page 123 When mirroring (B), the stitch will be mirrored within its own area. It will not affect the position of the stitch like when mirroring is used in Embroidery edit. You can also use the touch functions to make adjustments. The selected stitch will be affected as if it was a design.
  • Page 124 Deselect the sequence by touching outside the design on the screen, or step by using the arrows. Open sequencing once again. Select stitch number 4.1.2. Long touch the duplicate icon. In the pop-up that appears, enter 7 and touch OK for a total of eight copies.

  • Page 125: Resize

    times smaller than the original design or increase it up to eight times larger than the original design. The machine recalculates the number of stitches in the design so that the original stitch density remains. Note: To reduce or increase the size less than 20%, use scale touch function.
  • Page 126 (PC) to resize very design, you only want to make the design larger large and/or complex designs. It is available to or smaller by making each original stitch larger purchase from your local authorized PFAFF ® or smaller. dealer.

  • Page 127: Embroidery Text Editor

    Embroidery text editor opens automatically when you select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also open embroidery text editor by adjusting an existing text already in Embroidery edit. Just select the text and touch the sequencing icon (30) on the option bar. Note: If the text is created of stitch fonts, sequencing will be opened instead of embroidery text editor.
  • Page 128 You can change the font and size of the text by touching the change font icon (E). The change font pop-up will show all available embroidery fonts. You can select different sizes for each font. When changing the font, all inserted letters in the embroidery font editor window will change to the new font.
  • Page 129 OK to close the resize window. Reduce the size and try again, or use the embroidery software. It is available to purchase from your local authorized PFAFF dealer. ® If you keep working on the same design and save again, your machine will not ask again.
  • Page 130 current state This pop-up appears when going to Embroidery stitch-out and the available memory in the machine is low. Because of low memory you might not be able to save current state while embroidering. To clear some memory before starting to embroider, to Embroidery Edit and use Files &...

  • Page 131: Embroidery Mode - Stitch-Out 9

    Embroidery mode - stitch-out...

  • Page 132: More Options

    To enter To embroider your design(s), enter Embroidery stitch-out by touching the Embroidery stitch-out icon directly above the embroidery mode icon (A) on the task bar. Make sure the embroidery unit Embroidery mode - edit is connected and the selected hoop is securely attached to the embroidery arm.

  • Page 133: Crosshair

    When embroidering, a crosshair indicates current needle position on the screen. All colors in the loaded design(s) are shown in the order they will be embroidered. Each listed color shows color order and number. Also shown are the thread manufacturer, thread weight and color number.

  • Page 134: Current Stitch

    The current stitch in the current color block is shown next to the picture (E). The number after the slash shows the total number of stitches in the current color block. The current stitch in the design or combination is shown next to the picture (F).

  • Page 135: Color Block Sort

    When using thread tension, the tension discs will keep the correct amount on tension on the needle thread. Certain optional accessories, such as PFAFF Yarn ® Couching Foot Set (P/N 820 912-096) require the use of thread tension for best results.

  • Page 136: Option Bar

    Option bar Touch the background color icon (A) to change the window will appear where you can select from 64 different colors. Touch the background fabric icon (B) to activate/ deactivate the background fabric. When activated, a fabric texture will be shown in the embroidery background color icon (A).

  • Page 137: Hoop Position

    Use the hoop position functions to move the hoop to different positions. Current position When you want to return to the current stitch and start embroidering again where the embroidery was interrupted, touch the current position icon. You can also press the start/stop button once to return to the current stitch and start to embroider.

  • Page 138: Precise Positioning

    Precise positioning allows you to place a design on an exact spot on your fabric. It is also used when you want to embroider a design next to a previously embroidered design. Use zoom and pan to be sure that you are placing the design exactly where you want it.
  • Page 139 To select You have the ability to check a second position within the design to make sure your design is lined up properly and make further adjustments if necessary. Activate (C), matching point. A second crosshair will appear, the matching point. Place it at the point where you would like another part of the design to connect.
  • Page 140 Check allow lower needle position (K) to temporarily allow the needle to be in a lower position while moving the hoop. The needle can then remain close to the fabric when using precise positioning. Just make sure the needle is above the fabric to prevent damage to the needle and fabric.
  • Page 141 To line up the design on the screen with the previously embroidered, select matching point (C) to be the corner. Use the touch function - move or the corner icons. Select the next function, rotate design (D) to move the matching point to the right position in the hoop.

  • Page 142: How To Embroider With Inspira ™ Cutwork Needles

    Inspira Cutwork Needles ™ Hoop you fabric with heavy-weight water soluable stabilizer. creative sensation Look in your PFAFF ® ™ pro II Embroidery Collection and follow the instructions for your embroidery design. Start embroidering according to stitch-out order. When your Embroidery Collection indicates it is time for the Cutwork Needle, remove the needle and top thread.

  • Page 143: Select Hoop

    Common pop-ups When the embroidery unit is attached, a pop-up asks you to slide off the hoop and clear the machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. You will also be reminded to disengage the IDT system and ™ attach the Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery. Note: It is very important to remove the hoop, otherwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating.
  • Page 144 For regular embroidery it is always recommended to use the Dynamic spring foot 6D for best result. If you have deselected Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery in the Settings menu, the machine displays a pop-up when switching to Embroidery stitch-out, allowing you to select Dynamic spring foot 6D without opening the Settings menu.
  • Page 145 Some cutwork designs can be stitched out using the INSPIRA Cutwork Needle. These designs ™ are marked with a cutwork needle symbol in the creative sensation pro II Embroidery Collection. ™ When the machine stops and this pop-up message is shown, insert the corresponding cutwork needle. Touch OK and press the Start/Stop button to resume.
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  • Page 147: Files & Folders

    Files & Folders...

  • Page 148: Files & Folders

    Files & Folders to the selection area a default icon is shown in the meantime. Files & Folders - overview Parts of the selection bar Stitches Fonts Designs Files & Folders Quick help Parts of Files & Folders Close and return to previous view Search path Move up one folder level 10.

  • Page 149: File Formats

    File formats • .SHV, .DHV, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .10* and .DST Available The built-in memory can store designs, fonts, is still available in the built-in memory, touch Quick help (5) and then touch either Personal designs (13), shows how much memory is available.
  • Page 150 USB port. Touch external device (17) to display all connected devices. You can have your computer and another device such as a PFAFF® USB embroidery stick connected at the same time. Touch either of the devices to explore. embroidery...

  • Page 151: Open A Folder

    will be loaded to the appropriate window. If you want to open several designs at one time, click on the ones you want to open. Long touch on the last one. All the designs will open in Embroidery edit. Open a folder To open a folder in Files &...
  • Page 152 Create a Touch the create new folder icon (18) to create a new folder. A pop-up opens where you can enter a name for your folder. Select the folder you want to rename, then touch this icon to a open a pop-up where you can enter a another place.

  • Page 153: Common Files & Folders Pop-Ups

    Common Files & Folders pop-ups Audio preview application You can listen to a sound when browsing Files & When selecting a will open in the audio preview application. Touch the start icon to play the sound. Note: You can only play PCM encoded prevents you from deleting anything by mistake.
  • Page 154 or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and Select the proper folder to store in. 10:8...
  • Page 155 Maintenance...
  • Page 156 Note: Use of cleaners or solvents on the machine can cause damage to the plexifront. Clean only with a soft dry cloth. creative Wipe the PFAFF ™ Color Touch Screen with a ®...
  • Page 157 For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF dealer who will be happy to help you. ® General problems Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF bobbins approved for this model.

  • Page 158: Spool Pins

    Are you using poor thread with slubs or thread Change to a new higher quality thread purchased from which has become dry? an authorized PFAFF dealer. ® Is a correct spool cap used? Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual thread spool.
  • Page 159 Index Bobbin winder thread guide ........... 1:9 Bobbin winding ..............2:7 1/4” quilting foot with IDT system ......1:11 ™ Bobbin winder thread guide ..........2:7 3-dimensional view ..........8:10, 9:6 Winding while embroidering or sewing ......2:8 Winding while threaded ............2:7 Browse Files &...

  • Page 160: Duplicate Selected Stitch Point

    Create appliqué ............... 8:15 Embroidery hoop connection assembly ....1:9, 7:2 Create a sequence .............. 5:3 Embroidery hoop overview ..........7:2 creative sensation pro II Embroidery collection ..1:10 Embroidery information ..........9:4 ™ Crosshair .............. 9:3, 9:8, 9:9 Embroidery needle ............2:10 Current color block ............

  • Page 161: Machine Settings

    Hoop position ..............9:7 Hoops ................1:10 Hoop selection ..............8:11 Machine designs ..............8:3 Hoop, slide on ..............7:5 Machine needs to rest ..........4:23, 9:14 Hoop the fabric ..............7:5 Machine overview ............. 1:8 Horizontal preview ............5:5 Machine settings ............

  • Page 162: Screen And Light Settings

    Replacing the needle plate ........2:9, 11:2 Personal fonts ..............10:4 Resize ................8:23 Personal menu ..............3:5 Restore current state ............8:10 creative PFAFF Color Touch Screen ......1:8 ® ™ Reverse button ........2:14, 4:11, 4:12, 4:13 Piecing the quilt top ............4:19 Reverse indicator .............
  • Page 163 Select line positioning ............. 8:14 Stitch categories ..............3:4 Stitch Creator Select shape ..............8:12 ™ feature ..........6:2–6:8 Select side positioning ............ 8:14 Stitch Creator pop-ups ........... 6:8 ™ Stitch Creator Select spacing ..............8:13 ™ feature ............6:2 Select stitches/stitch points ..........

  • Page 164: Troubleshooting

    Pan..................6:6, 8:8 Rotate ..................8:8 Scale ..................8:8 Triple stitch ................ 6:5 Troubleshooting .............. 11:3 Twin needle ..............2:6, 3:9 Twin needle width ............3:9 Undo ................... 8:7 Universal needle .............. 2:10 Unpacking ................2:2 ............10:3 Update your machine ............. 2:13 Updating instructions .............
  • Page 165 Consult your local authorized PFAFF dealer, and be sure to visit our website at www.pfaff.com for the ® latest updates of both the software and the owner’s manual.
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