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Pfaff CREATIVE 2170 SEWING Manual

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  • Page 1 SEWING...

  • Page 2: Function Buttons

    Function Buttons A. Thread Snips Button B. Pattern start C. Sew Slow Button D. Needle Up/Down Button E. Bobbin Thread Monitor F. Reverse Sewing Button A. Thread Snips Button When pressing this button the machine automatically cuts the bobbin and needle thread. If you press the button while sewing, the machine will fi...

  • Page 3: Sewing Mode Functions

    Sewing mode functions A. End to end mirroring B. Side to side mirroring C. Four directions sewing D. Single Stitch E. Immediate tie-off F. Tie-off program G. Tapering H. Balance Free-motion sewing Twin needle A. End to end Mirroring When pressing this button, you mirror the stitch end to end. You will see the change on the screen.
  • Page 4 Sewing mode functions A. End to end mirroring B. Side to side mirroring C. Four directions sewing D. Single Stitch E. Immediate tie-off F. Tie-off program G. Tapering H. Balance Free-motion sewing Twin needle D. Single Stitch Stitches and stitch sequences can be sewn as single stitches. By touching the single stitch button you can decide how many patterns you want to sew.
  • Page 5 Sewing mode functions A. End to end mirroring B. Side to side mirroring C. Four directions sewing D. Single Stitch E. Immediate tie-off F. Tie-off program G. Tapering H. Balance Free-motion sewing Twin needle F. Tie-off program The icon for the Tie-off program includes four functions; Tie-off beginning, Tie-off end, Thread Snips and Presser foot lifter.
  • Page 6 H. Balance When touching this icon, a new window pops up, making it possible for you to balance your stitch. Start by sewing a seam on a piece of scrap fabric. When balancing your stitch, then change the seam on your sewing machine so that it looks like your sewing sample.

  • Page 7: Welcome Screen

    Welcome Screen A. Main menu B. Last stitch C. Information Main Menu When touching the main menu icon, you enter the main menu. In the main menu you will fi nd the different categories of stitches, reach the embroidery mode and the Data Manager. Information Use this function to obtain general information on how to operate the machine.
  • Page 8 B. Context menu The Context menu always refers specifi cally to the menu you have selected. When on the Main menu these menus are active: 1. Select language: This icon allows you to change the language in the machine. 2. Audio signal: You can change button and message sound. 3.
  • Page 9 10. Code: The code function allows you to lock your Pfaff creative 2170. Your machines Main Menu will not appear until your security code has been entered accurately.
  • Page 10 C. Creative Assistant There is a Creative Assistant function in your sewing machine to help you. It can be called up anytime. The toolbar then changes color and the functions assigned to the icons change. If you touch the icon in the main menu, the Creative Assistant provides general information on operating the machine.

  • Page 11: How To Select A Stitch

    Pfaff creative 2170 is ready to sew. Press the foot control once again and the machine will start to sew stitch number 1; a straight stitch.

  • Page 12: Altering A Decorative Stitch

    Altering a decorative stitch When selecting a decorative stitch you have an additional icon called the Pattern elongation (A). This function makes it possible for you to change the length of a pattern. Use the + and - icons to make the pattern longer without changing the density.

  • Page 13: Needle Positions

    Needle positions On stitches 1, 2, 5, and 15 you can change needle position by touching the stitch width button (A). These four stitches have 19 different needle positions. Use the + icon to move the stitches to the right in 0.5 mm steps.

  • Page 14: Straight Stitch

    If the feed dogs are engaged, the sewing machine sews with a 6 mm stitch length. 6 mm is the longest stitch length of the Pfaff creative 2170; it enables you to sew a temporary seam for fi tting.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Sensormatic Buttonhole Guide

    Buttonholes There are 12 buttonhole styles available in your Pfaff creative 2170. Each buttonhole is especially adapted for a particular use and fabric type. You can read about the different buttonholes in the overview in chapter 1. Your Pfaff creative 2170 is equipped with the Sensormatic buttonhole guide and sensor technology to ensure that every buttonhole is sized accurately.

  • Page 16: Automatic Buttonhole

    How to sew a buttonhole Choose Buttonholes from the main menu and select the buttonhole of your choice. For this example we have chosen buttonhole no. 47. The most important settings are visible on the screen. There are three different ways of sewing a buttonhole: automatically, programmed or manually.

  • Page 17: Eyelet Buttonhole With Gimp Thread

    Buttonhole with gimp thread Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads are more stable, durable and has a professional appearing. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread. 1. Insert the Sensormatic buttonhole guide. 2. Place the center of a length of gimp thread over the metal bar extending from the center back of the buttonhole foot.

  • Page 18: Buttonhole Tips

    2. Attach the buttonhole foot and pull it backward as far as the second red mark. Before starting to sew, press the “needle down” button. 3. Sew the right side of the buttonhole. 4. After the machine sews the fi rst few stitches of the curved end pull the gimp thread down from the clamp with a straight pin.

  • Page 19: Sewing On Buttons

    Sewing on buttons With stitch no. 59 you can easily sew on two and four-hole buttons. 1. Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. 2. Mark the button position on your fabric. Place the button on the marked fabric. 3.

  • Page 20: Automatic Darning

    Darning To mend a small hole or tear, you can either do automatically by using the darning stitches on the machine or darn your tear manually using by doing Free-motion darning. Automatic darning The darning stitches no. 64 and no. 65 can be used for strengthening damaged areas of fabric.

  • Page 21: Overlock Stitches

    Overlock stitches For elastic, knits, woven and stretch fabrics, your creative 2170 provides a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches can stretch and are more durable than standard stitches. Tip: Use blind stitch foot No.

  • Page 22: Blindhem Stitch - No

    Blindhem stitch – No 30 The blindhem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. • Finish the edge of the hem. • Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side. • Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8" (1 cm of the fi...

  • Page 23: Bridging Stitch - No

    Bridging stitch - No 11 The bridging stitch creates a hemstitching effect. It is often used for connecting two fi nished fabric edges called bridging. • Finish the fabric edges and press the seam allowance to the wrong side. • Place the fabric under the presser foot with the edges approximately 1/8 inch (3mm) apart.

  • Page 24: Rolled Hem With Foot No

    Rolled hem with foot No. 7 Use the rolled hem foot to fi nish the edges of blouses, scarves, or ruffl es without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and durable edge fi nish. •...

  • Page 25: Four Sewing Directions

    If one of the direction arrows has turned dark green (B) the function is active and your Pfaff creative 2170 is ready to sew. With the direction arrows you can decide the fi rst direction in which the machine sews.
  • Page 26 If you also touch the man icon (E), your Pfaff creative 2170 sews one side and then stops. The length of the sides are determined in the same way as described in section 1. The machine stops after each side.

  • Page 27: Personal Menu

    Personal menu On your Pfaff creative 2170 you can have one or several Personal menus, where you can save your personal settings for the stitches and create a menu which contain the stitches you use the most. Create a personal menu by selecting Personal menu (A) in the main menu.

  • Page 28: Playing A Demo

    Demo You can program a demonstration of the machine into your Pfaff creative 2170 and replay it. Programming of a demo For programming a demo, go into the context menu and touch the Record demo icon. The screen will change to the welcoming screen, where you will start making your demo.

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