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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 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 • If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard. • If the cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the authorized PFAFF® retailer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Straight Stitch Needle Plate ......51 Stitch Overview ..........21 Utility Stitches ..........21 Designs............51 Stitch Menu Overview ......... 25 creative icon™ Sampler Book....... 51 Alphabets ........... 25 Connect the Embroidery Unit.......52 Remove the Embroidery Unit.......52 Preparations ........... 26 To Hoop the Fabric ........53 Unpacking Machine and Embroidery Slide on/off the Hoop........53...
  • Page 6 Settings in Sewing Mode ......85 Settings with Toggle Function ...... 57 ActivStitch™ Technology ......85 Help Center...........58 Automatic Presser Foot Lift ......86 User’s Guide ..........58 Automatic Thread Cutter ......86 Getting Started ..........58 Free-Motion Options........86 Techniques and Tutorials ......58 Stitch Limiting Options ........
  • Page 7 Embroidery Stitch-Out – Introduction ..131 Select Design(s)/Change Stitch-Out Order............110 Embroidery Stitch-Out – Overview ....132 Select One Design ........110 Embroidery Stitch-Out Settings....133 Select All............110 Attach Selected Hoop........133 Multi-Select..........111 Attached Needle Plate.........133 Group/Ungroup ........111 Selected Foot Type........133 Edit Functions ..........112 ActivStitch™...
  • Page 8 Rotate ............154 Definition of a Stitch Point......186 Scale ............156 Select Stitches/Stitch Points......186 Combination Repeat/Duplicate Last....156 Preview .............187 Set Number of Designs/Stitches ....157 Stitch Creator™ Edit Tools ......187 Zoom Options ..........157 Zoom............187 Positioning..........158 Move ............187 Control Points ..........158 Add a Stitch or Stitch Point ......188 Edit Existing Shape ........
  • Page 9 Delete a File or Folder .........202 Pop-up Messages in File Manager....202 16 Maintenance ........204 Cleaning the Machine Exterior ....204 Removing the Needle Plate and Cleaning the Bobbin Area .......... 204 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area ....204 Replacing the Needle Plate ......

  • Page 10: Built-In User's Guide

    Guide! The built-in user’s guide contains all of the information found in the printed user’s guide packed with your creative icon™ sewing and embroidery machine, as well as information regarding all the functions and features accessed from the Multi-Touch Screen.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    2 Introduction Machine Overview Front 1. Lid 11. Function buttons, see Function Buttons, page 15 for detailed description 2. Thread tension discs 12. Knee lifter socket 3. Thread take-up lever 13. Save 4. Threading slot 14. Mode switch 5. Thread cutter 15.

  • Page 12: Needle Area

    Needle Area 1. Automatic needle threader, see Using the Automatic Needle Threader, page 38 2. Needle bar with needle clamp screw 3. Needle thread guide 4. Presser foot bar 5. IDT™ 6. Presser foot ankle 7. Presser foot Right Side 1.

  • Page 13: Top

    1. Thread take-up lever 6. Pre-tension thread guide 2. Thread tension discs 7. Main spool pin 3. Thread cutter 8. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Bobbin winder lever 9. Bobbin winding thread guide 5. Bobbin winder 10. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding Note: The machine is delivered with three red safety catches;...

  • Page 14: Storing A Needle Plate

    Storing a Needle Plate Store the needle plate not in use in the bottom of your accessory tray. 1. Insert the right side of the plate into spring on the right side (A), push it slightly. Lay it down (B) so that the needle plate snaps into place.

  • Page 15: Function Buttons

    Function Buttons 1. Presser foot up and extra lift 5. Immediate tie-off 9. Reverse 2. Presser foot down and pivot 6. Stitch restart 10. Indication Light 3. Automatic needle threader 7. Needle stop up/down 4. Cut function 8. Start/stop Presser Foot Up and Extra Lift firmly holds the fabric.

  • Page 16: Immediate Tie-Off

    Some optional accessories are attached in the two small circular holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover. Do not use the cut function when an accessory is attached in these holes as that may interfere with the automatic thread cutter located under the needle plate.

  • Page 17: Basic Gestures For The Multi-Touch Screen

    Basic Gestures for the Multi-Touch Screen Easily navigate on the multi-touch screen with the gestures described below. For more detailed information, see the multi-touch screen section in the built-in user’s guide. Touch Touch once on a button or setting on the screen to select. Touch &...

  • Page 18: Accessories

    • Luggage style carrying bag with packing insert for embroidery unit • Foot control • Power cord • Needles • creative icon™ sampler book Included Hoops 1. creative™ Supreme Hoop (360x260) 2. creative™ Elite Hoop (260x200) 3. creative™120 Square Hoop (120x120)

  • Page 19: Presser Feet

    Presser Feet Note: For the best sewing results, use only presser feet designed for and compatible with your creative icon™ machine. OA -Standard Presser Foot for IDT™ System (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm.
  • Page 20 ¼″ Quilting Foot for IDT™ System This foot is perfect for piecing and patchwork, especially when used in conjunction with the straight stitch needle plate. The distance from the needle to the outer edge of the right toe is ¼″ (6mm). The distance from the needle to the inner edge of the right toe is ⅛″...

  • Page 21: Stitch Overview

    Stitch Overview Utility Stitches Stitch № Name Description 1.1.1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. 1.1.2 Stretch triple straight For reinforced seams and for top stitching. stitch 1.1.3 Stretch tricot stitch For sewing seams on stretch fabrics. 1.1.4 For sewing continuous reverse. Straight stitch reverse 1.1.5 Basting stitch...
  • Page 22 № Name Stitch Description 1.2.2 Closed overlock For sewing seams and overcasting stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.3 Closed overlock For sewing seams and overcasting stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.4 Elastic overcast For sewing seams and overcasting stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.5 Standard overcast For sewing seams and overcasting stretch fabrics in one step with...
  • Page 23 № Name Stitch Description 1.3.5 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for garments. with crosswise tack 1.3.6 Eyelet buttonhole with Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole. pointed tack 1.3.7 Eyelet buttonhole with Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. lengthwise tack 1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. 1.3.9 Decorative buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.
  • Page 24 № Name Stitch Description 1.4.5 Decorative Eyelet For belts, laces, heirloom sewing, etc. 1.4.6 Decorative Eyelet For belts, laces, heirloom sewing, etc. 1.4.7 Programmable darning To darn or mend small holes, begin stitching over hole, touch reverse stitch for continuous darning and stop. 1.4.8 Programmable Darn and mend work clothes, jeans, table cloths and linen towels.

  • Page 25: Stitch Menu Overview

    Stitch Menu Overview quick help function, see Quick Helpquick help in the built-in user’s guide. There are several different stitch menus with stitches for all purposes. For detailed description of a stitch, use the Stitch Menu Name Sub Menus 1 — Utility Stitches 1.

  • Page 26: Preparations

    Note: Your creative icon™ machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn results.

  • Page 27: Pack Away After Sewing

    Pack Away After Sewing 1. Press the ON/OFF switch to "O". 2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. 3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Pull the cord gently and release. The cord will retract into the foot control.

  • Page 28: Getting Started With Wifi And Mysewnet™ Cloud

    Getting Started with WiFi and mySewnet™ Cloud Follow the steps below to connect your machine. Connect to a Network with WiFi Touch the WiFi button in the top left corner of the screen. Select from the list of available networks. If your network is password protected, you will be prompted to WiFi icon enter the password to connect.

  • Page 29: Knee-Lift

    Knee-Lift Your machine comes with an electronic knee-lifter that allows you to lift the presserfoot with your knee. The knee-lifter is very helpful when sewing, since it allows you to handle the fabric with your hands while your knee lifts the presser foot to the desired height. Match the ribs on your knee-lifter with the notches in the knee-lifter socket.

  • Page 30: Telescopic Thread Guide

    Telescopic Thread Guide The telescopic thread guide is always used when threading your machine for sewing/embroidery and bobbin winding. The telescopic thread guide helps straighten the thread, preventing it from tangling or breaking. The thread guide together with the vertical spool pins make it possible to successfully use very large thread cones.

  • Page 31: Spool Pins

    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. Use the main spool pin (A) when threading the upper thread and for bobbin winding through the needle. For regular sewing and embroidery thread, use the main spool pin in vertical position.

  • Page 32: Threads

    Threads There are many threads on the market today developed for different purposes. Your creative icon™ machine is designed for all types of threads and spool sizes. See Threading Tips and Hints, page 39 for information on achieving optimal results with different types of thread and different sizes/styles of thread spools.

  • Page 33: Needles

    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. Be sure to match the needle to the thread you are using.

  • Page 34: Changing The Needle

    Changing the Needle 1. Use the hole in the multipurpose tool to hold the needle. 2. Loosen the needle screw. 3. Remove the needle. 4. Insert the new needle using the multipurpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the flat side away from you until it will go no further.

  • Page 35: Threading

    Threading Make sure that the presser foot and needle are in the up position. Threading the Upper Thread For most regular thread qualities and spool sizes, threading the upper thread from the main (left) spool pin in the vertical position is recommended for optimal sewing results.
  • Page 36 Hold the thread with two hands as illustrated. Floss the thread under the thread guide (A) from front to back. Pull thread back into and through threading slot (B). Note: Continue to hold the thread lightly next to the thread guide (A) throughout the threading process. This will create a bit of tension on the thread and ensure that the thread is properly seated in the threading path.

  • Page 37: Automatic Needle Threader

    • normal cotton or polyester sewing thread 80/12 • rayon embroidery thread Note: Specialty fabrics and threads may require a special needle for best stitch results. Refer to your PFAFF® retailer for more information on needle types and sizes for your sewing needs.
  • Page 38 When threading the needle manually, make sure that the needle is threaded from front to back. The automatic needle threader cannot be used with all optional accessories available for your creative icon™ machine. To avoid damage to the needle threader and/or optional accessory we recommend using the automatic needle threader...

  • Page 39: Threading Tips And Hints

    Threading Tips and Hints There are many threads on the market today developed for different purposes. The quality and structure of the thread as well as the shape and size of the thread spool can affect the behavior of the thread. Threads can also behave differently if the spool is full or nearly empty.

  • Page 40: Threading For Twin Needle

    If the thread tangles or curls when unwinding from the spool For smaller spools of specialty thread, the main spool pin can be used in tilted position, allowing the thread to roll off the spool. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool as it may prevent the spool from rotating.
  • Page 41 Pull the threads between the thread tension discs (C). Make sure that you place one thread to the left and one to the right side of the tension discs. Thread down through the right threading slot and then upwards through the left threading slot. Bring the threads from the right into the take-up lever (D) until they click into place (E), and down in the left threading slot.

  • Page 42: Bobbin Winding

    The bobbins included are designed especially for your creative icon™ machine. Do not use bobbins from other machine models. Push the bobbin winding lever (E) towards the bobbin. A pop-up appears on screen. To adjust winding speed drag the slider.

  • Page 43: Winding Through The Needle

    Place the bobbin on the bobbin spindle. The bobbin only fits on one way, with the logo facing out. The bobbins included are designed especially for your creative icon™ machine. Do not use bobbins from other machine models. Push the bobbin winding lever (E) towards the bobbin.

  • Page 44: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the Bobbin Use only the bobbins designed for your creative icon™ machine. 1. Open the bobbin cover by pushing the release button (A) to the right. Remove the cover. 2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case. It drops in only one way with the logo facing up.

  • Page 45: Changing The Bobbin Case

    Changing the Bobbin Case The creative icon™ comes with two different bobbin cases. Bobbincase (1) is mounted on the machine at delivery and is used for most sewing and embroidering. The second bobbin case (2), is the Straight Stitch Bobbin Case.

  • Page 46: Idt™ System (Integrated Dual Feed)

    IDT™ System (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely, the PFAFF® creative icon™ machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT™ system. As on industrial machines, the IDT™ system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is fed precisely, eliminating puckering on seams in light weight fabrics such as silk and rayon.

  • Page 47: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing the 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.

  • Page 48: Attaching The Dynamic Spring Foot 6D

    Attaching the Dynamic Spring Foot 1. Disengage the IDT™ system. 2. Remove the standard presser foot. 3. Carefully loosen the screw until the cross-hole of the presser foot holder is accessible. 4. Hold the foot in front of the needle. Turn the hand wheel to lower the needle into the hole of the foot and through the needle plate.

  • Page 49: Changing To Straight Stitch Needle Plate

    Changing to Straight Stitch Needle Plate The Straight Stitch Needle Plate is recommended for embroidery. It may also be used for certain techniques in sewing mode, such as quilt piecing. The smaller hole in the Straight Stitch Needle Plate supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from being pulled down into the bobbin area, especially at the beginning and/or end of a seam.

  • Page 50: Embroidery Preparations

    4 Embroidery Preparations Embroidery Unit (type EU 22) 1. Embroidery unit release button (underside) 2. Embroidery arm 3. Embroidery hoop attachment 4. Level adjustment feet 5. Embroidery unit plug When removing the embroidery unit from the box for the first time, be sure to remove the shipping brace on the underside of the embroidery unit.

  • Page 51: Straight Stitch Needle Plate

    Designs Over 800 designs are included in the machine memory. These designs, along with the eight built-in embroidery fonts, are shown in the creative icon™ sampler book. creative icon™ Sampler Book Page through the creative icon™ sampler book for designs and fonts.

  • Page 52: Connect The Embroidery Unit

    Connect the Embroidery Unit 1. Slide the accessory tray off. 2. Slide the embroidery unit onto the free arm of the machine until it plugs firmly into the socket at the back of the machine. If needed, use the level adjusting feet so that the machine and embroidery unit are even.

  • Page 53: 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. 1. Open the quick release (A) on the outer hoop and loosen the screw (B).

  • Page 54: The Multi-Touch Screen

    Multi-Touch Screen Your creative icon™ machine features a Multi-Touch Screen which is very easy to use. A few simple gestures – touch, touch & hold, pinch/stretch, touch and move and swipe – are all you need to use the Multi-Touch Screen.

  • Page 55: Start Page

    Start Page You can go to Sewing Mode directly from the Start Page. The Start Page is shown every time you start your creative icon™ machine. The Start Page is always accessible through the Home button. Home button Start Sewing Touch to open Sewing Mode.

  • Page 56: Main Functions

    Main Functions The Main Functions; Save, Home and Mode Switch are located just below the Multi-Touch Screen and are always accessible. Save Touch to save your stitch, design or sequence at anytime. Home Touch to return to the Start Page. Mode Switch Touch to switch between Sewing Mode and Embroidery Edit.

  • Page 57: Settings With Toggle Function

    Settings with Toggle Function For some settings, two green dots are visible underneath the settings icon. It means you can toggle between two settings in the same control.

  • Page 58: Help Center

    User’s Guide Touch to access your machines complete User's Guide. The User's Guide contains all the information about your creative icon™ sewing and embroidery machine. Getting Started Touch to view Quick Start Guide. Some of the guides will show animations.

  • Page 59: Settings

    Settings Here you will find tabs for Sewing Settings, Embroidery Settings, Machine Settings etc. Just swipe between the tabs and make settings for your creative icon™ machine. Sewing Settings There are two ways to change your settings; 1. Default Settings: Settings made in Default Settings will be saved, even when turning your machine off.
  • Page 60 Automatic Thread Cutter When selected, the threads are cut automatically in the following situations: • At cut commands in stitches and sequences. • After sewing a single stitch e.g. a monogram or eyelets. If deselected, no automatic thread cut will be performed. Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that are attached in the two holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to the automatic thread...
  • Page 61 Options for Feed Dogs When auto is selected (recommended) your machine automatically raises or lowers the Feed Dogs, depending on the stitch and other selected settings. For example, the Feed Dogs are lowered when sewing on buttons or when free-motion sewing. Select Up and the Feed Dogs will be raised for all sewing.

  • Page 62: Embroidery Settings

    Embroidery Settings Here you will find tabs for Sewing Settings, Embroidery Settings, Machine Settings etc. Just swipe between the tabs and make settings for your creative icon™ machine. There are two ways to change your settings; 1. Default Settings: Settings made in Default Settings will be saved, even when turning your machine off.
  • Page 63 Thread Cut Options Choose between three thread cut options: no thread cuts, automatic thread cut and a combination of automatic thread cut and automatic jump stitch trim. Presser Foot Height Embroidery When using the Sensormatic Free-Motion Foot 6A, the presser foot height can be adjusted for improved performance when using different weights of material and/or embroidery threads.

  • Page 64: Machine Settings

    Simply move the slider to the right to make the LED lights brighter or to the left to make them less bright. Background Image Customize your creative icon™ machine by selecting the background image options.

  • Page 65: Wifi Settings

    WiFi Settings In WiFi settings you can activate/deactivate WiFi on your machine, search for available networks and connect. If connected to a network with Internet access the latest firmware update will always be available. When WiFi is connected and you have logged in to the mySewnet™...

  • Page 66: Smart Toolbox

    Smart Toolbox The Smart Toolbox is available in the sewing and embroidery area. Touch & hold anywhere in your work area to open the Smart Toolbox and select the option you want. The options included in the Smart Toolbox differ depending on where they are used.

  • Page 67: Main Menu

    Some Quick Helps will refer to the Built-in User’s Guide for more information. Touch the text to open the chapter in the User’s Guide. Main Menu Touch Main Menu and select one of the tabs; Selection Menu or File Manager. Selection Menu Touch the Selection Menu tab to open Select Stitch, Select Design or Select Font.

  • Page 68: Wifi

    WiFi Touch the WiFi icon to access the WiFi Settings. Select a network from the list of available networks. If your network is password protected, you will be prompted to enter the password. If you do not get any signal or have a low signal strength see Troubleshooting.

  • Page 69: Information

    Information Shows selected stitch/total number of stitches in the design depending on which mode you are currently in. It also shows the speed setting for selected stitch/design. The Information Menu can be expanded and collapsed by touching the arrow. It is also possible to hide the entire information area by swiping.

  • Page 70: Options Selected From The Menu Panel

    Options Selected From the Menu Panel Some menus contain more than is initially displayed. Swipe to browse categories in the window and/or expand the window to a size of your choice by touch and drag the colored triangle, in the lower corner of the window.

  • Page 71: Toolbar

    Active Features. Customize Your Work Area The creative icon™ allows you to access the functions you use the most by arranging them as you desire on the screen. Touch the Detach icon to show which controls that can be moved around.

  • Page 73: Wifi & Mysewnet™ Services

    A computer software package is available for your 2. New firmware update available. creative icon™ machine. It adds the following features: Your creative icon™ is a modern, updateable sewing • The mySewnet™ cloud sync tool allows you to and embroidery machine.
  • Page 74 software. You can also find the complimentary software More information and detailed installation instructions at the mySewnet™ portal. are available on the download page.

  • Page 75: Mysewnet™ Services

    The mySewnet™ cloud offers a simple way to manage and access personal files from three different places: the mySewnet™ cloud folder on the machine, the mySewnet™...

  • Page 76: Used Space In Mysewnet™ Cloud

    Add, modify or cloud sync tool. Check the used space in delete content in your mySewnet™ folder on your the mySewnet™ cloud. computer in order to add, modify or delete content in the mySewnet™ cloud folder on your creative icon™ machine.

  • Page 77: Mysewnet™ Portal

    The icon means that your file has finished synchronizing and is now available from mySewnet™ cloud folder in file manager on your creative icon™ machine and also in mySewnet™ portal. mySewnet™ Portal • My profile – Overview of your personal profile, with contact information, e-mail subscriptions, interest The mySewnet™...

  • Page 78: Sewnotice App

    SewNotice App With the SewNotice app in your mobile device your creative icon™ machine can send messages to you when it needs attention. Download the SewNotice app to your mobile device at App Store or Google Play. You can also download the app via the mySewnet™ portal at pfaff.mysewnet.com.

  • Page 79: Sewing

    7 Sewing Sewing Mode – Introduction In Sewing Mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. Use Stitch Creator™ feature and Sequence Creator to create your own stitches and sequences. The selected stitch is shown in actual size in the stitch field. Sewing Mode –...
  • Page 80 1. Help Center 5. Information 2. mySewnet™ cloud 6. Active Features 3. WiFi Signal Strength 7. Stitch Repeat 4. Sewing Recommendations 8. Stitch Edit...
  • Page 81 9. Settings 16. Tapering 10. Stitch Creator™ feature 17. mySewnet™ cloud folder 11. Sequence Creator 18. Load Stitch 12. Balance Adjustments 19. Menu Panel 13. Full Screen View 20. Quick Help 14. Tie-Off Options 21. Main Menu 15. Free-Motion Options...

  • Page 82: Getting Started With Sewing

    Getting Started with Sewing Touch Start Sewing to enter the Sewing Mode. A straight stitch is loaded by default. If you prefer, you can set a different stitch to be the default stitch. Touch Stitch Menu in the Menu Panel to load a new stitch. It is also possible to enter Main Menu to load a stitch from the Selection Menu tab.

  • Page 83: Select A Stitch From The Selection Menu

    Select a Stitch From the Selection Menu Touch Main Menu to open the Selection Menu tab. Available stitch categories are listed horizontally, swipe to see more categories. Select a category by touching it and then touch a subcategory to view the available stitches.

  • Page 84: Sewing Recommendations

    Sewing Recommendations Recommendations are shown in the Information Area. Your machine automatically gives you recommendations depending on the selected stitch and current setting. The following recommendations can be shown: Presser foot, IDT™ system and Stabilizer. The Straight 1. Presser Foot Recommendation Stitch Needle Plate recommendation will be shown when a Free-Motion Option is selected with a straight 2.

  • Page 85: Settings In Sewing Mode

    Settings in Sewing Mode There are two ways to change your settings. 1. Default Settings – Settings made in Default Settings will be saved, even when turning your machine off. 2. Temporary Settings – Settings made in Temporary Settings will be reset at the start of a new project in Help Center or start of a new sewing session.

  • Page 86: Automatic Presser Foot Lift

    Automatic Presser Foot Lift When selected, the machine automatically raises the presser foot in the following situations: • When stopping with the needle in down position the presser foot will automatically raise to pivot height. • After a thread cut the presser foot will be raised to lift position.

  • Page 87: Stitch Limiting Options

    Stitch Limiting Options Set the machine to stitch width safety or select the size of the twin needle to limit the stitch width and stitch positioning. This will minimize the risk of breaking a needle when sewing with accessories that do not allow the use of the entire stitch width.

  • Page 88: Needle Stop Position

    Needle Stop Position When Up is selected your machine stops with the needle up. When Down is selected your machine stops with the needle down. This setting can also be made by touching the Needle Up/Down button on the front of the machine.

  • Page 89: Stitch Edit

    Touch Stitch Edit to close the control window. Note: The Default Setting is always shown in white numbers. The creative icon™ allows you to access the functions you use the most by arranging them as you desire on the sewing and embroidery area. Touch the Detach icon to show which controls that can be moved around.

  • Page 90: Stitch Density

    Stitch Density The stitch density control adjusts the density (the distance between the individual satin stitches that make the entire stitch). The density does not affect the actual length of the entire stitch. Touch – to increase the density. Touch + to decrease the density.

  • Page 91: Activstitch™ Technology

    ActivStitch™ Technology The ActivStitch™ technology feature has two ways to control the needle thread: thread metering and thread tension. To get the best sewing result it will automatically use thread metering when possible. Thread metering automatically and continuously measures the fabric thickness to meter the correct amount of thread for the selected stitch.

  • Page 92: 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 activated, since the needle might damage the presser foot.

  • Page 93: Tie-Off Options

    and change presser foot height by touching + or — to increase or decrease presser foot height. Note: Be careful not to reduce the presser foot height too much. The fabric must still move freely under the presser foot. Tie-Off Options These options allow you program Tie-Off at the beginning and at the end of a stitch.

  • Page 94: Save Stitch

    Save Stitch To save your file, touch the Save button, located below the Multi-Touch Screen and a pop-up will appear on the screen. In the Save pop-up you can choose to save your file to the mySewnet™ Cloud folder or to a USB device. Previously saved designs, stitches, sequences and/or fonts are shown.

  • Page 95: Sewing Programs

    Sewing Programs These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. Tapering Stitches The Tapering commands will be visible when a stitch that can be tapered is selected. Touch the Tapering menu to open a view of angles for beginning and end tapers.

  • Page 96: Stitch Repeat

    Stitch Repeat Stitch Repeat makes it possible for you to program an exact seam length, it also lets you decide how many repetitions of a stitch you want to sew. Patchwork Program The Patchwork Program makes it possible for you to program an exact stitch length that can be sewn repeatedly.

  • Page 97: Sewing Techniques

    Sewing Techniques These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. Buttonholes Sensormatic Buttonhole When you sew a buttonhole with the Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot, adjust the slit length so that it is slightly larger than the size of the button. You can measure your button using the button ruler on the lid.

  • Page 98: Sew On A Button

    Sew On a Button To sew on a button, remove the presser foot and select button sewing. The Feed Dogs will automatically be lowered. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Use the Mirroring icon to make sure the holes in the button are aligned with the swing of the needle and the width is appropriate for the actual button.

  • Page 99: Special Stitch Techniques

    Special Stitch Techniques Special Stitch Technique stitches in your creative icon™ machine includes stitches such as Ribbon, Stacking, Floating, Radiant and Lace Edge stitches. Ribbon Stitches Add dimensional elements to your decorative stitching with the beautiful Single, Double and Triple Ribbon stitches in your machine.

  • Page 100: Floating Stitches

    Floating Stitches Floating stitches create a special effect where the connecting stitches are invisible. There are two different ways to use this technique; the first technique is to sew with the Bi-Level Guide Foot, a piece of stabilizer and one piece of folded fabric. The second technique is to sew two pieces of fabric together.

  • Page 101: Radiant Stitches

    Radiant Stitches Radiant stitches are an Exclusive Pfaff sewing technique. These stitches have a built in stop allowing you to sew a line of stitches in any shape. Make beautiful necklines or pocketlines on garments. 1. Draw a line, using a marking pen, on your fabric where you want the stitch to be placed.

  • Page 102: Pop-Up Messages In Sewing

    Pop-up Messages in Sewing Bobbin Thread Low When the bobbin thread is running low, a pop-up message appears giving you notice that you will soon need to replace the bobbin. If you want to continue sewing without replacing the bobbin, touch the foot control and do not close the pop-up.
  • Page 103 Cannot Use the Automatic Needle Threader If using a twin needle, touch OK and thread it manually. If using a regular needle, touch OK and deselect twin needle in the settings. Press the Automatic Needle Threader button again. Twin Needle The following pop-up message appears when you choose a stitch not suitable for twin needle.

  • Page 104: Embroidery Edit

    8 Embroidery Edit Embroidery Edit — Introduction In Embroidery Edit you can adjust, combine, save and delete designs, stitches and fonts. You can edit your design combinations without having the embroidery unit connected to your machine. The loaded design(s) are shown in the embroidery area.

  • Page 105: Embroidery Edit - Overview

    Embroidery Edit – Overview 1. Help Center 3. WiFi Signal Strength 2. mySewnet™ cloud 4. Total Number of Stitches in Design Combination 5. Active Features...
  • Page 106 6. Rotate Handle 17. Full Screen View 7. Scale Handles 18. Stitch Edit 8. Embroidery Area 19. Load from mySewnet™ cloud folder 9. Hoop Options 20. Load Stitch 10. Edit 21. Load Font 11. Settings 22. Load Design 12. Embroidery Stitch-Out 23.

  • Page 107: Getting Started With Embroidering

    Getting Started with Embroidering Touch Start Embroidering to enter Embroidery Edit. Touch Load Design to open the Design Menu and select a design. You can also touch Main Menu and load a design from the Selection Menu tab. Load a Design Touch Load Design to open the Design Menu and select a design.

  • Page 108: Load A Stitch

    Load a Stitch Touch Load Stitch to open the Stitch Menu and select a stitch. Available stitch categories are listed horizontally, swipe to see more categories. All available stitches within the same category are listed vertically, swipe to see more stitches. Touch & hold on a stitch to load it to Embroidery Edit.

  • Page 109: Color Edit

    Color Edit Touch the Color Edit icon to view the color blocks in the selected design(s). 1. Select All 2. Multi Select 3. Select Equal 4. Color Edit 5. Design Number 6. Color Block Number 7. Color Edit You can edit the colors in your design. Each color block is represented in a color block list next to the design thumbnail image in the Color Edit window.

  • Page 110: Layers

    On-Screen Display of Selected and Non-Selected Color Blocks Selected color blocks are highlighted in green. Color blocks that are not selected will be greyed out in the embroidery area on the screen to make it easy to see which color blocks in the design will be changed. Touch the selected color block to deselect and show all color blocks in the embroidery area again.

  • Page 111: Multi-Select

    Multi-Select Multi-Select allows you to select two or more of the designs on your screen at the same time. Touch the Multi-Select icon and then touch the designs on the screen you want to select. Alternatively select the thumbnail pictures in the Layers window. A design Multi-Select selection frame will surround the selected designs;...

  • Page 112: Edit Functions

    Edit Functions You can move, rotate, scale and pan directly on the Multi-Touch Screen using your fingers. 1. Edit Window 12. Resize 2. Zoom to All 13. Move into Hoop 3. Zoom to Hoop 14. Mirror End to End 4. Zoom Slider 15.

  • Page 113: Move

    Move Touch and move a selected design with your finger to position it anywhere in the embroidery area. You can also touch the Move icon and use the arrows to adjust the position of the selected design(s). The numbers above the arrows show the horizontal and vertical distance from the center of the hoop for the selected design(s).

  • Page 114: Rotate

    Rotate Rotate the selected design(s) by touching the rotate handle located in the center of the top of the design selection frame and move your finger on the screen. You can also touch the Rotate icon and use the arrows to adjust the rotation of the selected design(s).
  • Page 115 With the scale function, you can increase or decrease the size of the selected design(s) +/- 20% without changing the number of stitches. Scale the selected design(s) by touching one of the scale handles in the corners of the design selection frame and True Size move your finger on the screen.

  • Page 116: Zoom Options

    Zoom Options Zoom to all will show all the design(s) in the embroidery combination. Zoom to hoop will adjust the embroidery area to fit the selected hoop. Use the Zoom Slider and move to the right to zoom in and to the left to zoom out. The percentage of magnification will be shown above the slider.

  • Page 117: Undo/Redo

    Undo/Redo Touch the arrow pointing left to undo your latest design adjustment. Touch repeatedly to step back through your adjustments. Touch the arrow pointing right to redo your latest design adjustment. Touch repeatedly to step forward Undo/Redo through your adjustments. Redo is only activated when undo has been touched.
  • Page 118 Retain Fill Type Some fill areas in an embroidery design are made in a specific fill type to achieve the best results. When enlarging or reducing a design, the stitches in the fill area will be affected. The Retain Fill Type function is selected by default, this will keep the fill types as they were originally created.

  • Page 119: Hoop Options

    To select a hoop size, touch Hoop Options. A list will appear with hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized PFAFF® retailer. Touch one of the hoops in the hoop size list to select the correct hoop size.

  • Page 120: Stitch Edit

    Touch Stitch Edit to close the control window. Note: The default setting is always shown in white numbers. Your creative icon™ machine allows you to access the functions you use the most by arranging them as you desire on the sewing and embroidery area. Touch &...

  • Page 121: Embroidery Text

    Embroidery Text To create a text, start by select an embroidery font. Use the keyboard to write your text and touch OK when finished to close the keyboard. If you want to adjust an existing text in embroidery edit, select the text design, touch &...

  • Page 122: Text Shaping

    Text Shaping You can shape your written text with different shaping functions. Select Text Shape Touch the Select Text Shape icon to open and select a shape line. Touch a shape line and your text will follow the shape line on the screen. The arrow indicates the direction your text will follow when adding letters to the shape line.

  • Page 123: Smart Toolbox On A Design

    Smart Toolbox on a Design The Smart Toolbox is available in the sewing and embroidery area. Touch & hold anywhere in your work area to open the Smart Toolbox and select the option you want. The options included in the Smart Toolbox differs depending on where it is used.

  • Page 124: Smart Toolbox On Embroidery Area

    Smart Toolbox on Embroidery Area The Smart Toolbox is available in the sewing and embroidery area. Touch & hold anywhere in your work area to open the Smart Toolbox and select the option you want. The options included in the Smart Toolbox differs depending on where it is used.

  • Page 125: Settings In Embroidery Edit

    Active Features in the Information Area. ActivStitch™ Technology When the ActivStitch™ technology feature is selected your creative icon™ will automatically choose the best way to control the embroidery upper thread based on the design and the selected settings: thread metering or thread tension.

  • Page 126: Embroidery Foot Type

    Embroidery Foot Type Select either the Dynamic Spring Foot 6D Free-Motion or a Sensormatic Free-Motion Foot, e.g. 6A. It is very important that the correct setting is selected for the attached embroidery foot. Embroidering with theActivStitch™ technology feature and the Dynamic Spring Foot 6D is needed for good embroidery results.

  • Page 127: Thread Cut Options

    Thread Cut Options Choose between three Thread Cut Options: Automatic Thread Cut and Automatic Jump Stitch Trim, Automatic Thread Cut or Thread Cut – Off. When selected, no automatic thread cuts will be performed by the machine. You can touch the Thread Cut button on the front of the machine to cut the threads whenever you like.

  • Page 128: Presser Foot Height

    Presser Foot Height When using a floating foot the presser foot height can be adjusted for improved performance when using different weights of material and/or embroidery threads. Select Default Hoop Size Touch to open a pop-up and select a default hoop size from the list.

  • Page 129: Save Current State/Restore Current State

    Save Current State/Restore Current State Read about how to Save Current State/Restore Current State in the Embroidery Stitch-Out chapter.

  • Page 130: Pop-Up Messages In Embroidery Edit

    Pop-up Messages in Embroidery Edit Embroidery Combination is too Complex This pop-up message appears e.g. for one of the following reasons: • The design combination contains too many color blocks. • There are too many designs in the combination. • One or more designs have been grouped and re- grouped too many times.

  • Page 131: Embroidery Stitch-Out

    9 Embroidery Stitch-Out Embroidery Stitch-Out – Introduction Touch Embroidery Stitch-Out to embroider your beautiful design(s). Make sure the embroidery unit is connected and the hoop is attached to the embroidery arm.

  • Page 132: Embroidery Stitch-Out - Overview

    Embroidery Stitch-Out – Overview 1. Help Center 3. WiFi signal strength 2. Sign in to mySewnet™ cloud 4. Information...

  • Page 133: Embroidery Stitch-Out Settings

    The Straight Stitch Needle Plate is generally recommended for best results in embroidery. Your creative icon™ machine senses which needle plate is attached. If the needle plate shown is not the one you wish to use, attach your preferred needle plate.
  • Page 134 can be adjusted for improved performance when using different weights of material and/or embroidery threads. Note: The embroidery foot will be reset to Dynamic Spring Foot 6D at the start of a new project or start of a new embroidery session from the start page. Make sure you attach the correct foot or change the setting.

  • Page 135: Activstitch™ Technology

    ActivStitch™ Technology When the ActivStitch™ technology feature is selected, your machine will automatically choose the best way to control the upper thread, by thread metering or thread tension, based on your selected stitch and settings. Thread metering automatically and continuously measures the fabric thickness to meter the correct amount of thread for the selected stitch.

  • Page 136: Color Block List

    Color Block List All colors in the loaded design(s) are shown in the order they will be embroidered. Each listed color shows the design number and color block order. Also shown are the thread manufacturer, thread weight and thread color number. The size of each color block gives an indication of how many stitches the color block contains.

  • Page 137: Ghost Mode

    Ghost Mode Touch Ghost Mode and only the color block that is currently stitching will be visible in the embroidery area. All other color blocks will be greyed out. Ghost Mode can be useful when your design contains color blocks in different shades of the same color, Ghost Mode especially if they are close to or overlapping each other.
  • Page 138 Note: If the automatic thread cutter and automatic jump stitch trim function is selected in Temporary Embroidery Settings the jump stitches will still be trimmed between the color blocks.

  • Page 139: Stitch-Out Progress

    Stitch-Out Progress Touch to open the Stitch-Out Progress Window to access tools like the Progress Circle, Remaining Embroidery Time and Step Stitch-by-Stitch. When embroidering, a cursor indicates current needle position on the screen. Number of Stitches in Current Color Block The current stitch position in the current color block is shown next to the color block icon.

  • Page 140: Hoop Position

    Hoop Position Use the Hoop Position options to move the embroidery hoop to different positions. Current Stitch Position When you want to return to the current stitch position and continue embroidering after you have changed the hoop position, touch the current stitch position. You can also press at the Start/Stop button, on the front of the machine, once to return to the current stitch position Current Stitch Position...

  • Page 141: Step Stitch-By-Stitch

    Step Stitch-by-Stitch Touch – to step backwards and + to step forward stitch- by-stitch. Move backwards a few stitches, after the upper thread breaks or runs out, to ensure that the thread will be secured. Touch & hold to move through the stitches more rapidly.

  • Page 142: Precise Positioning

    Precise Positioning Use Precise Positioning to place a design on an exact location on your fabric without re-hooping. It can also be useful when you want to embroider a design to exactly match a specific spot on your project or next to a previously embroidered design.

  • Page 143: Precise Positioning Exercise

    Precise Positioning Exercise 1. Select a Locking Point on Screen Touch number 1 to select a locking point. Move the green cursor with your finger to the point in the design on your screen that you want to match to a point on your fabric/previously stitched design.

  • Page 144: Zoom To Cursor

    Zoom to Cursor When using Zoom to Cursor it will maximize the zoom and pan the embroidery area so the cursor position is centered on the screen. Zoom to Cursor Set Cursor Point Touch one of the Set Cursor Points. Move the cursor point to any of the selected corners or to the center of the design.

  • Page 145: Save Current State/Restore Current State

    Restore Current State at the Start Page. Note: You can only have one Current State at a time. Auto Save When embroidering, your creative icon™ machine will continuously and automatically save your ongoing work, including the current stitch, current embroidery, current stitch position and settings.

  • Page 146: Pop-Up Messages In Embroidery Stitch-Out

    Pop-up Messages in Embroidery Stitch-Out The Embroidery Arm Needs to Calibrate When the embroidery unit is attached, a pop-up message will appear and inform 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™...
  • Page 147 Bobbin Thread Low When the bobbin thread is running low, a pop-up message appears giving you advance notice that you will soon need to change the bobbin. This gives you an opportunity to plan when you want to change your bobbin.
  • Page 148 Change Thread When it is time to change the upper thread, the machine will stop. Change the spool of thread and re-thread the machine. The recommended thread color number is shown in the pop-up message. Cut and Remove the Thread Tail After changing the thread, the machine will sew a few stitches and then stop so you can cut the thread tail.
  • Page 149 OK and press the Start/Stop button to resume. Cutwork designs are marked with a cutwork needle symbol and felting designs are marked with a felting needle symbol in the creative icon™ embroidery collection. Note: Cutwork designs can also be stitched out without using the cutwork needles.

  • Page 150: 10 Shape Creator

    10 Shape Creator Shape Creator – Introduction Shaping is a unique way to use your beautiful built-in decorative stitches, sequences or even embroidery designs to form new shapes.

  • Page 151: Shape Creator - Overview

    Shape Creator – Overview 1. Help Center 4. Rotate Handle 2. mySewnet™ cloud 5. Scale Handles 3. WiFi Signal Strength 6. Control Points...
  • Page 152 7. Control Points 15. Load Stitch 8. Shape Line 16. Load Design 9. Edit 17. Load Letter Shape 10. Settings 18. Load Shape 11. OK 19. Menu Panel 12. Full Screen View 20. Quick Help 13. Positioning 21. Main Menu 14.

  • Page 153: Getting Started With Shape Creator

    Getting Started with Shape Creator Touch Shape Creator in Embroidery Edit to enter the Shape Creator. Open the Shape Menu to load a new shape or open the Letter Shape Menu to load a Letter Shape. Load a Shape Touch Load Shape in the Menu Panel to access the different shapes.

  • Page 154: Load A Stitch

    Load a Stitch Touch Load Stitch to select a desired stitch to your shape. The stitches will be placed along the baseline in the order that they are loaded. Read about how to add more designs/stitches onto your shape in two different ways with the Combination Repeat/Duplicate Last function.
  • Page 155 Rotate the selected shape by touching the rotate handle located in the center of the top of the shape selection frame and move your finger on the screen. You can also touch the Rotate icon in the center of the Control Wheel and use the arrows to adjust the rotation of the selected shape.

  • Page 156: Scale

    Scale With the scale function, you can increase or decrease the size of the selected shape. Scale the selected shape by touching one of the scale handles in the corners of the shape selection frame and move your finger on the screen. You can also touch the Scale icon and use the arrows to adjust the size of the selected shape.

  • Page 157: Set Number Of Designs/Stitches

    Set Number of Designs/Stitches If you want to enter the total number of designs/ Stitches you want in your shape, touch in the number area between the – and + to open a keypad. Enter the number of designs/stitches you want to add and touch Zoom Options Zoom to All will show all the stitches and/or design(s) in the stitch/design combination.

  • Page 158: Positioning

    Positioning Touch the Positioning icon in Shape Creator, to open the Positioning control window to make adjustments to your shape. Control Points A control point is a point affecting the selected shape. Each shape is built by several control points. Together they define what the shape will look like.
  • Page 159 Select Spacing The default setting spaces the objects evenly along the baseline (placing the same distance between each). You can select how to place the designs on the baseline. The gap between the objects can be increased or decreased by using the slider. The actual gap is shown above the slider.

  • Page 160: Edit Existing Shape

    Edit Existing Shape If you want to make any changes to an already created shape in Embroidery Edit, touch to select your shaped design and you will see that Shape Creator will be highlighted. Touch to open the Shape Creator to edit your Shape.

  • Page 161: 11 Appliqué Creator

    Create decorative appliqués with the Appliqué Creator. You can add an appliqué to your quilt or garment easily using the Appliqué Creator. In your creative icon™ machine there are twenty different autofill stitches to choose when creating the appliqué. You can also choose decorative stitches or mini designs to cover the raw edges of the...

  • Page 162: Appliqué Creator - Overview

    Appliqué Creator – Overview 1. Help Center 4. Rotate Handle 2. mySewnet™ cloud 5. Scale Handles 3. WiFi Signal Strength 6. Control Points...
  • Page 163 7. Edit 14. Load Design 8. Settings 15. Load Autofill Stitch 9. OK 16. Load Letter Shape 10. Full Screen View 17. Load Shape 11. Positioning 18. Menu Panel 12. mySewnet™ cloud folder 19. Quick Help 13. Load Stitch 20. Main Menu...

  • Page 164: Getting Started With Appliqué Creator

    Getting Started with Appliqué Creator Touch Appliqué Creator in Embroidery Edit to enter the Appliqué Creator. Open the Shape Menu to load a new shape or open the Letter Shape Menu to load a Letter Shape. Load a Shape Touch Load Shape in the Menu Panel to access the different shapes.

  • Page 165: Load A Design

    Load a Design Touch Load Design to select a desired design for your shape. The designs will be placed along the baseline in the order that they are loaded. Read about how to add more designs/stitches onto your shape in two different ways with the Combination Repeat/Duplicate Last Design function.

  • Page 166: Edit Appliqué

    Edit Appliqué Touch Edit to open the control window for adjusting your shape. Touch Edit to close the control window. You can move, rotate, scale and pan directly on the Multi-Touch Screen using your fingers. 1. Detach 10. Scale 2. Zoom to All 11.

  • Page 167: Scale

    Scale With the scale function, you can increase or decrease the size of the selected shape. Scale the selected shape by touching one of the scale handles in the corners of the shape selection frame and move your finger on the screen. You can also touch the Scale icon and use the arrows to adjust the size of the selected shape.

  • Page 168: Combination Repeat/Duplicate Last

    Combination Repeat/Duplicate Last Add more designs/stitches onto your shape in two different ways with the Combination Repeat/Duplicate Last function. Touch the Duplicate Last icon to duplicate the last added design/stitch in the shape. Touch the Combination Repeat icon to add designs/ stitches to the shape in the same order as the ones 1.

  • Page 169: Positioning

    Positioning Touch the Positioning icon, in Shape Creator to open the Positioning control window to make adjustments to your shape. Control Points A control point is a point affecting the selected shape. Each shape is built by several control points. Together they define what the shape will look like.
  • Page 170 The default setting spaces the objects evenly along the baseline (placing the same distance between each). You can select left or right justification on the baseline. The gap between the objects can be increased or decreased by using the slider. The actual gap is shown above the slider.
  • Page 171 Select Line Positioning You can place the objects on top of the baseline, on the baseline or under the baseline. The selected positioning will affect all objects on the shape. Select Side Positioning Select which side of the objects that shall be positioned on the baseline.

  • Page 172: Edit Existing Appliqué

    Edit Existing Appliqué If you want to make any changes to an already created appliqué in Embroidery Edit, touch to select your shaped design and the Appliqué Creator will be highlighted. Touch to open the Appliqué Creator to edit your Appliqué. You can also touch &...

  • Page 173: Appliqué Stitch-Out

    Appliqué Stitch-Out 1. The first color block will sew a straight stitch outline on the base fabric to show where the appliqué will be sewn. 2. Place your appliqué fabric over the outline stitch on the base fabric. Make sure that your appliqué fabric covers the outline.

  • Page 174: 12 Sequence Creator

    12 Sequence Creator Sequence Creator — Introduction In Sequence Creator, you can create and adjust a sequence of stitches. Combine various 9mm stitches, side–motion stitches and stitch fonts from the machine, the mySewnet™ cloud or from a USB device. Stitches made in Stitch Creator™...

  • Page 175: Sequence Creator - Overview

    Sequence Creator – Overview 1. Sign in to mySewnet™ cloud 4. Step Between Stitches 2. WiFi signal strength 5. Stitch Settings Window 3. Length of Sequence 6. Stitch Width...
  • Page 176 7. Stitch Length 16. Mirror End to End 8. Stitch Settings 17. Mirror Side to Side 9. Keyboard 18. Directional Stitches 10. Cancel 19. Sequence Commands 11. OK 20. Load from mySewnet™ cloud Folder 12. Full Screen View 21. Load Font 13.

  • Page 177: Getting Started With Sequence Creator

    Getting Started with Sequence Creator To start creating a sequence, select a desired stitch in the Menu Panel and add it to the sequence. To create a sequence from letters, select a desired font in the Menu Panel and load it to the sequence. The active position is marked by a cursor and the selected stitch or letter will be marked in green.

  • Page 178: Adjust Text And Stitches

    Adjust text and stitches You can mirror, adjust length and width or change the density or position of the selected stitch. The adjustments work just like in Sewing Mode. 1. Mirror Side to Side 3. Stitch Length 2. Mirror End to End 4.

  • Page 179: Directional Stitches

    Directional Stitches Add Directional Stitches between stitches in a sequence. These stitches makes it possible to move stitches in various directions and you can create new shapes and wider large-area borders. Directional Stitches are straight stitches with a length of approximately 1mm and can be used in 16 different directions.

  • Page 180: Sequence Commands

    Sequence Commands You can insert Tie-Off, Stop and Thread Cut commands into the sequence. These commands will be included in the sequence and will always be performed when sewing it. Use the Tie-Off command if you want a secure Tie-Off. You can insert the Tie-Off commands anywhere in the sequence.

  • Page 181: Sew Or Embroider Your Sequence

    To save your file, touch the Save button and a pop-up will appear on the screen. In the save pop-up you can choose to save the file to the mySewnet™ cloud folder or to a USB device. Previously saved designs, stitches, sequences and/or fonts are shown.

  • Page 182: Adjust The Entire Sequence

    Adjust the Entire Sequence will be highlighted. Touch to enter Sequence Creator again. Make your adjustments and touch OK to load it to To adjust the entire sequence, enter sewing mode by Sewing Mode. Touch cancel to undo. touching OK. Adjustments made in Sewing Mode will affect the entire sequence.

  • Page 183: Pop-Up Messages In Sequence Creator

    Pop-up Messages in Sequence Creator Stitch Cannot be Added in Sequence Some stitches are not possible to insert in a stitch sequence, for example buttonholes and special stitch menus such as 4-Way stitches. Maximum Number of Stitches Has Been Reached The stitch you are trying to add will make the stitch sequence too long.

  • Page 184: 13 Stitch Creator™ Feature

    13 Stitch Creator™ Feature Stitch Creator™ Feature – Introduction In theStitch Creator™ feature, you can create completely new stitches and adjust every single stitch point. You can create a stitch all on your own or alter already built–in stitches or letters. The width of the stitch field is 9mm and maximum stitch length is 5mm.

  • Page 185: Stitch Creator™ Feature - Overview

    Stitch Creator™ Feature – Overview 1. WiFi Connection 4. Select All 2. mySewnet™ cloud 5. Arrows (shows current stitch) 3. Multi-Select 6. Preview...

  • Page 186: Getting Started With Stitch Creator

    7. Move Wheel with Stitch Position (X=stitch needle 16. True Size position, Y=feeding length) 17. Duplicate 8. Zoom Slider 18. Delete 9. Edit 19. Mirroring Side to Side 10. Keyboard 20. Mirroring End to End 11. Cancel 21. Load Font 12.

  • Page 187: Preview

    Select All To select all stitch points at the same time, touch the Select All icon. To deselect all, touch the icon again. If the icon is green, it means that it is activated, and if it is white it is deactivated. Select All Preview When making a stitch in Stitch Creator™...

  • Page 188: Add A Stitch Or Stitch Point

    Add a Stitch or Stitch Point You can also add an existing stitch from the stitch selection shortcut in the menu bar or the Selection Menu. Touch the icon to insert one single stitch point. The two stitch points will create a new stitch. New Stitch Duplicate Selected Stitch Point If you want to duplicate a stitch point, select the stitch...

  • Page 189: Edit A Stitch Made In Stitch Creator

    Edit a stitch made in Stitch If you touch Cancel in Stitch Creator™, you will return to sewing mode without the stitch you have created in Creator™ Stitch Creator™. If you are in sewing mode an want to edit a stitch If you select another stitch in Sewing Mode and then re- created in Stitch Creator™, touch and hold on the work open Stitch Creator™...

  • Page 190: Pop-Up Messages In Stitch Creator™ Feature

    Pop-up Messages in Stitch Creator™ Feature Not an Editable Stitch Some stitches are not available to edit in Stitch Creator™ feature. Buttonholes, stitches wider than 9mm and four direction stitches cannot be opened in Stitch Creator™ feature. Sequence Out of Range Your stitch sequence can be up to approximately 500mm (20″) long.

  • Page 191: 14 Help Center

    14 Help Center Help Center – Introduction In the Help Center you will find information on how to use your creative icon™ machine and learn more about its features. Help Center – Overview 1. Help Center Window 6. mySewnet™ 2. User’s Guide 7.

  • Page 192: User's Guide

    Touch User’s Guide to open the built-in User’s Guide. Here you will find information about how to operate your creative icon™ machine and what the different features of the machine are. You can see the User’s Guide by Index or by looking in the Category.

  • Page 193: Getting Started

    Getting Started In this section you will find help that has to do with the basics of the machine such as threading the machine, how to engage and disengage the IDT™ and more. Some of the guides will show animations. Select which topic you are interested in by touching it.

  • Page 194: Techniques And Tutorials

    Techniques and Tutorials Touch to open Techniques and Tutorials. There are different categories to choose from such as Garment-, Sewing-, Quilt- and Embroidery-techniques. Select a technique category and then select a technique sub- category to see the projects available. Touch on a project to open it.

  • Page 195: Quilting Techniques

    viewer, all settings needed for the specific technique is set for you. Quilting Techniques In this section you will find tutorials about how to sew different kinds of quilt techniques such as piecing, binding etc. In each project you will find Step-by-Step instructions with images and/or animations.

  • Page 196: Projects

    Projects When loading a project from the Help Center it will be shown in the Project Viewer which is always accessible on the screen. When the Project Viewer is minimized, touch the Project Viewer icon to expand. 1. Project Viewer Icon in the Menu Panel Project Viewer When you have selected a project, a Project Viewer will be opened.

  • Page 197: Video Player

    Video Player 1. Chapter/Section Icon 5. Fast Forward 2. Slider 6. Repeat 3. Rewind 7. Full Screen View 4. Play/Pause Touch the Play icon to view the animation. In the video player that opens you can Play/Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, set the animation on Repeat and turn Full Screen View On/Off.

  • Page 198: File Manager

    Touch Main Menu and select File Manager tab to open the File Manager. File Manager is used to open design files, font files and stitch files. Store your saved files in the mySewnet™ cloud folder or to a USB device connected to your creative icon™ machine. File Manager – Overview 1.

  • Page 199: File Formats

    Store your designs, fonts and stitches in the mySewnet™ cloud folder or to a USB device connected to the USB Your creative icon™ machine can load the following file ports. The USB Device icon is only available when a USB formats: device is connected to your machine.

  • Page 200: Usb Device

    USB Device The USB Device icon is only active when a USB device is connected to the machine. Touch the USB Device icon to display all of the connected devices. Touch a USB device to explore it. List/Thumbnail View Touch the List/Thumbnail View icon to toggle between showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons.

  • Page 201: Move A File Or Folder

    Move a File or Folder Use cut and paste to move file(s) or folder(s) to another location. Select the file(s) or folder(s) and then touch the cut icon. Open the folder where you want to place the selection. Touch the paste icon. The file(s) or folder(s) is removed from its original location and now stored in the new folder.

  • Page 202: Copy A File Or Folder

    Copy a File or Folder Use copy and paste to copy file(s) or folder(s) to another location. Select the file(s) or folder(s), then touch the copy icon. Open the folder where you want to place the selection. Touch the Paste icon. The file(s) or folder(s) is now Copy stored in the new folder and the original file(s) or folder (s) still exists in the previous folder.
  • Page 203 Not Enough Available Memory When only a small amount of space is left, your machine will alert you one time. If you continue to fill the space, it will not remind you again, until the space is completely full. Move your files to a USB device by using the cut and paste functions to free up space.

  • Page 204: 16 Maintenance

    Note: Do not blow air into the bobbin case area. The dust and lint will be blown into your machine. Note: When using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needles or PFAFF® Felting Embroidery Set, it is necessary to clean the bobbin area after each embroidered design/project.

  • Page 205: Replacing The Needle Plate

    PFAFF® retailer 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®...
  • Page 206 Once the thread is removed, touch OK. Pop-up message: The automatic needle threader is not in Contact your authorized PFAFF® retailer for service. its home position. Further sewing is disabled to prevent damage to the machine. After closing this pop-up, touch...

  • Page 207: Bobbin Thread Breaks

    Change to a new high quality thread purchased from an has become dry? authorized PFAFF® retailer. If using a spool cap on top of the spool, is it too small so Attach a spool cap slightly larger than the actual thread the thread snags at the top of the spool? spool.

  • Page 208: Service

    Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Check bobbin winding. Is a correct needle used? Insert a proper needle correctly as described, see Changing the Needle, page 34. Use a needle suitable for selected fabric. See Selecting Correct Thread/Needle Combination, page 37. The Machine Does Not Feed or Feeds Irregularly Did you thread the machine properly? Remove the thread completely and rethread the machine,...

  • Page 209: Non-Original Parts And Accessories

    Non-Original Parts and Accessories The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by use of non-original accessories or parts. Technical specification creative icon™ machine Rated voltage 100–120V/200–240V, 50–60Hz <100W Nominal consumption Light...

  • Page 210: Important

    Consult your local authorized PFAFF® retailer, and be sure to visit our website at www.pfaff.com for the latest updates of the firmware and the user’s guide.

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