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Summary of Contents for Pfaff FreeStyle

  • Page 2 For better understanding when reading this manual, please fold this page out...
  • Page 3 The design and technology incorporated in your new Pfiiff FreeStyle is will also discover that these state-of-the-art. You instructions are just as easy to use as your PFAFF sewing machine itself Take the time to read through the instruction manual carefully.
  • Page 5 Repairs are solely the responsibility of our qualified service staff. 11. Be sure to use only original PFAFF parts. 12. The machine is designed for a mains supply with a nominal voltage of +1- 10% and a rated frequency of +7- 4%.
  • Page 6 Introduction Gathering foot ‘i Gathering with elastic thread Accesso ries and needles 4959 Gathering with the straight stitch Accessory tray General information on sewing Appliqué Appliqué foot Handwheel release disk Hemming with the twin needle Bias-tape binder Hemstitch seam Blind stitch Honeycomb stitch Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension...
  • Page 7 ietroduction Removable accessory tray Top-stitching Removing the presser foot Trouble-shooting Repairing tears Twin needle 11,29 Reverse sewing Richelieu Utility stitch table Introduction Right needle position Ruffler Winding from the second spool holder Winding the bobbin Selecting needle position Winding through the needle Selecting stitch width Serging with zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch...
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  • Page 9 Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) Application Stitch Description For stretch seams, e.g. inside seams as well as Stretch triple straight stitch, seams on sportswear and workwear 15 needle positions For sewing elastic bands on elastic materials or Stretch triple zigzag stitch. seams on stretch materials 15 needle positions Stitch width knob 0.5...
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  • Page 13 Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Accessory tray Your Pfaff FreeStyle sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (27) which is also used as an extended work support. Using the free arm In order to sew with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. Using both hands, swing the accessory tray (27) to the left and lift it out of the hole.
  • Page 14 _____ Operate your PfaffFreeSiyle Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Hold the handwheel (4) firmly and turn the handwheel release disc (3) until stop the direction of the arrow. This stops the needle from moving while the machine winding the bobbin. Placing the bobbin Switch off the main switch (2) Place the empty bobbin so that the black...
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  • Page 20 Operate your Pf off FreeStyle Threading the needle threed Switch off the main swikh Raise the presser foot litter (17) and lure the handwheel until the take-up lever (9) has moved to the top. Place the thread on the spool holder (8) and fit the corresponding spool cap.
  • Page 21 Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Threading the twin needle Insert the twin needle. Fit the second spool holder and place one spool of thread on each holder. In the left threading slot (11) you will find tension disk A. During threading, make...
  • Page 22 _____ Operate your PføffFreeStyle Drawing up the bobbin thread Turn off the main switch Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at the top again and the bobbin thread has formed a loop, Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread.
  • Page 23 _____ Operate your Pfaff FreeSile Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (17). Removing the presser foot Turn off the main switch Position the needle at its highest point Press the presser foot upwards at the...
  • Page 26 Operate yowPfaff FreeStyle Stitch width dial The stitch width can be adjusted with this dial (24). When selecting the width, the needle must not be in the material. Basic setting: Turn the stitch width knob (24) to the symbol 1 (maximum stitch width).
  • Page 27 Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button (18) is pressed. Stitch length adjustme nt dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (19) you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking on the button to the required length.
  • Page 29: Table Of Contents

    I ‘tilitc titd and practical sewing Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing chart General sewing aids Non-elastic stitches Elastic stitches 23-24 Buttonhole 26-27 Button sewing Hemming with the twin needle Smocking Gathering Darning 31-32 Sewing on zippers 33-35 Stabilizing edges Sewing lace...
  • Page 30: Utility Stitches And Practical Sewing

    Utility stitches and practical sewing Explanation of the sewing chart The following charts show the > recommended settings for each stitch or —H technique. These charts also provide you with further instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting stitch of the needle thread tension and whether...
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  • Page 33 UtiIiiy stitches and practical sewing Remember! When blind stitching, if you select a needle position other than right, f and stitch width other than 5, make sure the needle does not strike the bar of presser foot 3. If the stitches are visible on the right side, adjust edge guide B by turning adjusting screw A.
  • Page 34 Stretch Stretch...
  • Page 35: Elastic Stitches

    Utility stitches and practical sewing I.., /‘‘‘f ,‘ — • • Stretch 1-2,5 5-id Honeycomb stitch Elastic stitch The honeycomb stitch is an elastic Because of its high elasticity, this stitch and decorative hem which is particularly can be used for sewing elastic on suitable for hems on T-shirts and childrens swimwear, skirts or lingerie.
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  • Page 39: Hemming With The Twin Needle

    Utility stitches and practical sewing ruir • • Smocking effect with elastic threads Hemming with the twin needle Fine, light fabrics such as Batist, rayon Use the twin needle to make beatiful and silk are particularly suitable for topstitch seams. beautiful smocking work.
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  • Page 43: Sewing On Zippers

    Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing on zippers There are various methods of sewing on zippers. For skirts, we recommend the fully concealed zipper, for men’s and ladies’ trousers the semi concealed zipper. Various zippers are available. We recommend using a metal zipper for strong fabrics such as denim.
  • Page 44 and practical sewing Utility stitches Fully conceale d, sew-in zipper • Sew the second half of the zipper Insert the zipper foot on the right side. • parallel at the same distance. • Baste in the zipper and lay it •...
  • Page 46: Stabilizing Edges

    Utility stitches and practical sewing Optona{ Stabilizing edges With the hemmer you can hem blouses, silk scarves and valances with ease, without having to pre-iron the fabric edges. The hemming prevents the edges from fraying and a clean, durable edge is the result.
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  • Page 50 Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Sewing table for decorative sewing Monograms Embroidering with the dense zigzag stitch/Tapering Appliqué Thchelieu jelet embroidery tchwork quilt rnstitching...
  • Page 54 Decorative 3ewing and embroidery techniques Embroidering corners Floral embroidery By changing the stitch width during F or this flower arrangement, only a dense sewing of dense zigzag stitches you can zigzag stitch was used in combination embroider corners with 45 degree angles. with the variable stitch width and the various needle positions.
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  • Page 62 essories and needles 8 Edge guide Part No. 98-802 422-00 1-3 Spool cap 1 Part No. 93-036 048-44 2. Part No. 93-035 050-44 3. Part No. 93-036 049-44 4Brush Part No. 93-847 979-91 5 Extra spool pin Part No. 93-033 063-44 6 Seam ripper Part No.99-053-0 1 6-91 7 Felt pad...
  • Page 64 Accessories and needles Srnrrrg Felling toot .oot Shirring foot Felling foot Beautiful gathering effects can be F at felled seams are particularly strong achieved quickly and easily with the and are commonly known as jeans seams. shirring foot. Seams on sportswear and children’s wear, blouses and shirts are more durable with •...
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  • Page 73 Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch It is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it will rewardyou with a longer service life. The more often you use the machine, the more care it needs.
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