This houshold 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. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: •...
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Before you start, please spend some time reading these operating instructions. You will soon discover how easy it is to use your Pfaff creative 2124. But we do not want to keep you any longer. Give a free rein to your imagination and make your ideas...
Table of content Embroidery Control Panel overview Embroidery box overview Introduction Attaching the embroidery foot Stitch Chart Attach the embroidery unit Parts of the sewing machine 1:13 Removing the embroidery unit Parts of the embroidery unit 1:14 Attach the hoop on the embroidery unit 3:5 Parts of the embroidery hoop 1:14 Remove the hoop...
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Inserting the buttonhole guide 4:12 How to sew a linen buttonhole 4:13 Keyhole buttonhole 4:13 Maintenance Automatic buttonhole 4:14 Changing the needle plate Buttonhole with gimp thread 4:14 Cleaning Keyhole buttonhole with gimp thread 4:15 Changing the light bulb Sewing on buttons 4:15 Sewing problems and their solutions Buttonhole tips...
Stitch Chart Utility stitches Stitch No. Description Application Width up to Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Many needlepositions available for topstitching or sewing in zippers. Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as stitch trousers, under arm seams or decorative topstitching. With many needle positions.
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Preparations Introduction Introduction Utility stitches Quilt stitches Stitch No. Description Application Width up to Foundation elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as leathers and terrycloth. Overlock Stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem fi...
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Decorative stitches Stitch No. Description Application Width up to mm Maple leaf stitch Decorative stitch for embellishing any projects such as crafts, garments and home decorating. Open fl ower stitch Decorative stitch for embellishing any projects such as crafts, garments and home decorating. Open Leaf stitch Decorative stitch for embellishing any projects such as crafts, garments and home decorating.
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Preparations Introduction Introduction Buttonholes Decorative stitches Stitch No. Description Application Width up to mm Satin full scallop Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads for beautiful motifs. Diamond Satin stitch Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads for beautiful motifs. Tilted diamond satin stitch Satin decorative stitch.
Parts of the embroidery unit 40. Release button for removing the embroi- dery unit 41. Under arm guide 42. Fastening latch for fi tting to the machine 43. Connection plug to the machine 44. Rotating table for the embroidery arm 45.
Preparations Introduction Introduction Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the storage compart- ment of the carrying case. Open the lid (33) upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illus- trated on the inside of the lid. The number below the illustration of the stitch, is the recommended presser foot for that stitch, e.g.
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Accessory tray Open the accessory tray by placing your left index fi nger on the ridged area on the left of the lid and open the lid upwards and towards you. Note: Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine.
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Preparations Introduction Introduction Presser feet (standard accessories) Zipper Foot with IDT 820248-096 Standard Presser Foot Buttonhole Foot with IDT 820295-096 820250-096 Fancy Stitch Foot with Darning Foot 820243-096 820253-096 Fancy Stitch Foot Rolled Hem Foot 820278-096 3 mm 820249-096 Blindhem/Overlock Foot 820256-096 1:17...
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Edge Guide/Quilting Guide 820251-096 Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer 820292-096 Buttonhole Guide 820294-096 Second spool holder 93-033 063-44/000 Seam ripper 99-053 016-91/000 Brush 93-847 979-91/000 Needle box Order No.: 48-020 804-32/000 Felt pad Order No.: 93-033 064-05/000 Bobbins Order No.: 412 76 79-01 4-6 Spool cap 4.
Operating Instructions Voltage Switch 220 - 240V / 120V The sewing machine is set to the voltage 220 - 240V. To change the voltage to 120V (US/Canada), you must set the voltage switch on the underside of the machine to 120 V. If you are unsure of the correct voltage for your country, please check with your authorized sewing machine dealer or local electrical authorities before plugging in your machine.
Preparations Preparations Main switch When the main switch (15) is switched on (switch function I) the sewing lamp lights up and stitch No. 1 is indicated in the creative 2124 window. The sewing machine is now ready to function. "0" = OFF "I"...
Changing the presser foot Snap off the presser foot Switch off the main switch. Press the front part of the presser foot upwards and at the same time the rear part downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder (19). Snap on the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (19), so that when the presser foot lifter (37) is lowered, the pins of the foot...
Preparations Preparations The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely Pfaff provides the ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time at the same stitch length.
For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning or when embroidering, the feed dog must be lowered. On your Pfaff cre- ative 2124 there are two different methods for lowering the feed dog, one on the outside of the machine and one inside the bobbin door.
Place an empty blue bobbin on the bobbin winder aligning the small rectangular hole on the bottom side of the bobbin with the small black pin on the bobbin winder. The Pfaff logo is facing up. Push the bobbin to the right.
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Bobbin winding Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the spool pin. Slide a spool cap, slightly larger than the spool, fi rmly against the spool. Three different spools caps to accomodate any type of thread spool are included with your machine.
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Pfaff logo is facing up. Wrap the thread tail clockwise around the bobbin. Push the bobbin-winding lever to the right.
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Winding from the second spool pin Insert the second spool pin in the hole pro- vided. Threading Thread as shown on page 9. Turn on the machine. Hold the end of the thread fi rmly and press the foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will stop automatically.
Preparations Preparations Inserting the bobbin and bobbin case Switch off the main switch. Open the bobbin door at the left side swinging it open towards the front. Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine.
Threading your creative 2124 Switch off the main switch. Raise the presser foot lifter. Place the thread on the spool pin and fi t a spool cap either the same size or slightly larger. Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front.
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Preparations Preparations Integrated Needle Threader In order to make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the Pfaff Integrated Needle Threader. Lower the presser foot. Press the threader down with the handle. Threader hook F swivels through the needle eye. Bring the thread under the thread hook E and back past the front of the needle eye.
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Bringing up the bobbin thread Raise the presser foot. While holding the end of the needle thread, press the foot control so the needle moves down and up one time. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. Close the bobbin door and pull the top and bobbin threads under the presser foot to the left.
Getting started To begin sewing on your new Pfaff creative 2124, do a straight stitch fi rst. When you turn on your machine, the straight stitch is automati- cally selected. Take a piece of fabric, fold it and place it under the presser foot.
Preparations Preparations Correct top tension - How to get it This machine will automatically preset the tension for differ- ent types of stitches. Depending on what type of fabric and threads you are using, manual adjustments might be needed. If you fi nd that the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric or that the top thread is visible on the underside of the fabric, you need to adjust the thread tension (3).
Control Panel overview Control Panel buttons on the front of the machine 82. Tie-off/basting button 83. Needle down/cut position button 84. Sew slow button 85. Mirror /keypad button 86. Stitch/design width, + and - buttons 87. Stitch/design length, + and - buttons 88.
Embroidery Embroidery box overview The embroidery unit will be delivered together with four clips, the embroidery foot, the hoop (225x140), the 300 s- creative smart card and the booklet. Attaching the embroidery foot Remove the standard presser foot. Care- fully loosen the screw (S) until the cross- hole (T) is accessible.
Attach the embroidery unit Switch off the main switch. The connecting socket (A) for the embroidery unit is found on the back side of the sewing machine. Push the embroidery unit parallel from the back to the front into the socket. Make sure that the under arm guide (A) on the embroidery unit is placed between the base plate and the free arm, and pushed in as far as it will go.
Embroidery Attach the hoop on the embroidery unit The embroidery arm (47) must be rotated, because it is still lying over the unit. Raise the embroidery arm in the area of the recessed grip (46) and rotate it 90 degrees. The embroidery arm will lock in embroidery position.
Hooping the fabric One rectangular embroidery hoop (140x225 mm) is supplied with your machine. Two circular embroidery hoops with the size 80x80 mm and 120x115 mm are available as an optional acces- sories. Note: For better embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric and hoop both the stabilizer and the fabric.
Note: Make sure that you have removed the hoop before pressing the parking position button. Hoop select button When embroidering on your Pfaff creative 2124, you need to choose a hoop for your embroidery. There are 3 different hoops available: 225x140 mm (no 1 in the window), 120x115 mm (no 2) and 80x80 mm (no 3).
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Embroidery design/font select The embroidery design/font select button (100) is used for switching between designs and fonts. If a card contains only fonts, a number for each font will be shown on the window (A). If a card contains both designs and fonts, the small hoop icon will be shown in the window.
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Embroidery Rotating button This function makes it possible to rotate a design in 90° steps. When pressing the rotating button (104) an arrow will be added inside the hoop icon (A) to show how you have rotated your design. Note: If the design does not fi t in the hoop when you have rotated it 90 °, it will automatically be turned 180°.
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Needle down/cut position button When pressing the needle down/cut position button (83) in embroidery mode, the hoop will move forward to make it easier for you to cut jump stitches. At this point a fl ashing C will replace the hoop number (A). Press the button one more time and the hoop will move back to where it was.
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Embroidery Key pad lock button If you press the mirror button (85) for more than 1 sec. the key pad lock is activated, locking the lower key panel. The keylock symbol (A) will appear on the window. To unlock, press the mirror horizontally button again for more than 1 sec.
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Start/stop: reverse button In the embroidery mode the reverse sewing button (108)is a start/stop button. Use the button when you want to start your embroidery and when you want to stop. Keep the button depressed in order to start the embroidery. Note: You can also use the foot control when embroidering.
Embroidery Messages while embroidering Insert the embroidery smart card When the embroidery card fl ashes (A), you should insert an embroidery card. Lower your feed dog When this message (A) appears you should lower your feed dog. Thread broken When the top thread is broken the icon (A) is shown in your window.
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Cut the thread When you have sewn a few stitches your Pfaff creative 2124 stops and fl ashes with the cut symbol (A), telling you to cut the thread tail. When you have cut the thread, press the reverse button again, and the machine will continue to embroider.
Embroidery Get started to embroider Attach the embroidery foot and thread the machine. Attach the embroidery unit and put the presser foot in the up position. Turn on your machine. The machine prompts you to press the hoop selection button so that the machine can calibrate. Insert your embroidery creative smart card and choose a design.
How to embroider words With your Pfaff creative 2124, the 300 s-card is included. On the 300 s-card there are 17 designs and 2 different fonts, Block and Monogram. Attach the embroidery foot and thread the machine. Attach the embroidery unit and put the presser foot in the up position.
Embroidery Stabilizers Stabilizer is the key to quality embroideries. When embroidering, sewing decorative stitches, appliqué satin stitches or hemstitch- ing, you should place a stabilizer underneath your fabric. There are different types of stabilizers. Tear-Away stabilizer The tear-away stabilizers are torn away after the design is stitched and are used for stable, woven fabrics such as denim, woven cotton or blends, linen etc.
Adhesive Stabilizer Adhesive stabilizers have a sticky side and are great for embroi- deries that are diffi cult to hoop. Instead of hooping the fabric, you hoop the stabilizer with the paper side facing the top. Then lightly scratch the surface and remove the paper. You now have a sticky side where you can place the fabric that you will embroider on.
Embroidery Threads The thickness of the thread is represented by a number: the lower the number, the thicker the thread. Most embroideries are designed for 40 wt thread. Rayon thread Rayon thread is a soft and durable thread with a shine and is often used when embroidering.
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Appliqué embroidery All appliqué embroideries are marked with an A in Pfaff creative cards/cds design booklets. To embroider an appliqué design, place a stabilizer underneath the fabric and hoop all the layers. Start to embroider. A straight stitch outline is stitched around the appliqué design. When the machine stops and you see an A in the display, place the appliqué...
Control Panel overview Control Panel buttons on the front of the machine 82. Tie-off/basting button 83. Needle down/cut position button 84. Sew slow button 85. Mirror/keypad lock button 86. Stitch/design width, + and - buttons 87. Stitch/design length, + and - buttons 88.
If you have pressed the button while sewing, your Pfaff creative 2124 will tie-off the stitch and stop automatically. Needle Down/cut position button...
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Keypad lock button The mirroring button (85) can also be used to lock the lower key control panel. This function can be useful to prevent you from changing the settings. By keeping the button depressed for more than one second, the locking function (A) will be activated.
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Sewing Stitch width Change the stitch width by pressing the + and - buttons (86). The stitch width can be changed in 0.5 mm steps, from 0 mm to 6.0 mm. When you have reached the limit you will hear a beep. Stitches 1, 2 and 11 are side position stitches.
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The control panel of the machine: stitch/ design selection buttons On your Pfaff creative 2124 you can choose between 52 different stitches. To choose a stitch, press the direct selection buttons on your keypad. For stitches with a two-fi gure number, for instance stitch 25, press 2 and 5 right after each other.
Sewing Messages while sewing Lower the presser foot When the symbol (A) appears with the arrow fl ashing, you should lower the presser foot (37). The warning will disappear when you have started to sew. Raise the feed dogs For normal sewing the feed dogs should be raised. This message (A) will fl...
6 mm. Change the needle position of the straight stitch to sew in a zipper or topstitch along the edge of a collar. Your Pfaff creative 2124 has 13 needle positions that can be adjusted with the stitch width -/+ buttons.
Sewing Overlock stitches For elastic, knits, woven and stretch fabrics, your creative 2124 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.
Basting stitch - No 10 For basting fabrics together, use stitch no 10. Each time you press the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time. • Lower the feed dog and disengage the IDT. • Place the fabric under the presser foot and put the presser foot in the darning position.
Sewing Blindhem stitch– No 5 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...
Buttonholes Your Pfaff creative 2124 has the perfect buttonhole for every fabric and garment. Whether you wish to sew buttonholes on jackets, pants (trousers), blouses or stretch fabrics, 2 different buttonholes give your garments the professional touch. Insert the buttonhole guide to support the feed motion of the fabric.
Sewing How to sew a linen buttonhole Attach the buttonhole foot no. 5. Before you start to sew, pull the runner of the foot toward the front to the second red mark. Choose stitch no. 9 for the linen buttonhole. Always test sew on scraps fi...
Automatic buttonhole If you want to repeat the your previously stitched buttonhole, press the single pattern/monochrome button and the word man will change to auto on your window. When your press your foot control the machine will automatically sew the next buttonhole as the previous one.
Sewing Keyhole buttonhole with gimp thread Insert the buttonhole guide. Place the center of a length of gimp cord over the metal hook extending from the center front of the buttonhole foot. Pass the cord ends under the foot and pull up into the right and left guides on the back of the presser foot.
Buttonhole tips Buttonholes that are to be sewn very close to a reinforced edge, may sometimes not feed optimally with the buttonhole foot because of the bulk at the edge of the fabric. In this case, use presser foot 1 with the Integrated Dual Feed engaged. Fabrics that shift or stretch easily should be reinforced with water- soluble or lightweight stabilizer.
General notes on decorative sewing To enhance your own home textiles or garments your creative 2124 offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches. Create a greater variety of embellishments by combining differ- ent patterns, colors and sizes. Use specialty decorative threads to enhance the lovely stitching.
Decorative sewing Combined Borders Create borders of any width by combining different decorative stitches. Place stabilizer under fabric. Mark the center of your fabric with a fabric marking pen/pencil. Sew stitch no. 48; stitch width 6 mm along your line. Next press the mirror button (85).
Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. Today your creative ideas can be realized in a much shorter time with your Pfaff creative 2124. A quilt consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between.
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Stitch in the Ditch method of quilting. Stitching in the Ditch means following the seams in the quilt blocks. Set your Pfaff creative 2124 with a straight stitch (no. 1), stitch length 2.5, center needle position and the IDT engaged. Use the optional narrow edge foot for optimal guiding.
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Set your Pfaff creative 2124 for stippling with a Straight Stitch (1) and lower the feed dogs. Attach the free motion quilting foot (extra accessory).Lower the pressser foot lifter to the darning position.
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One way is to add the appliqué to the block before the quilt is put together. Set your Pfaff creative 2124 with stitch no. 3, stitch length 0.5, stitch width 4-6 mm, presser foot no. 2. Adhere the appliqué piece to the quilt block. Place stabilizer behind the block and appliqué.
Hemstitching This is a technique everyone recognizes as embroidered by hand. With your Pfaff creative 2124, you can produce hemstitching much more quickly and easily. With two special hemstitches and by changing the stitch length and width, you can create a variety of hemstitch effects.
Twin needle Pintucks Twin needle Pintucks are created by placing a twin needle in your Pfaff creative 2124. Mark the fi rst line of stitching with a fade away or wash away fabric pen. Continue to mark lines or use one of the optional Pfaff Pintuck feet to easily guide your rows where needed.
It is possible to sew just as you would draw with a pencil, using the various types of threads that are on the market today and your Pfaff creative 2124. You can also vary the shade of your Free Motion Sewing by sewing in different directions or patterns.
This stitch is used for sewing seams where strength is needed, such as under arm and crotch seams. The heavier the fabric, the longer the stitch length required. Your Pfaff creative 2124 has 13 needle positions that can be adjusted with the stitch width button.
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Free motion darning Attach darning foot no. 6. Make sure the needle is at its highest position. With thumb and index fi nger press the darning foot together. Insert the pin of the darning foot as far as it will go into the hole of the presser foot holder.
Decorative sewing Gathering with straight stitch A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or three rows of gathering stitches. • Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower thread tension to 3. •...
Rolled hem with foot No. 7 Use the rolled hemmer 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...
Decorative sewing Shell edging Shell edging is a very effective fi nish for thin, soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem fi nish on lingerie. • Select blind stitch no. 5 and mirror it with the Mirror horizontally/keylock button (8).
Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. Removal • Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer (lamp changer) as shown and press the needle plate up on the right, then on the left. It can now be easily removed. Replacing •...
Remove the bulb changer from the bulb, the bulb is held fi rmly. Important: The maximum wattage of the bulb is 5 watts. Bulbs can be purchased from your Pfaff dealer.
Sewing problems and their solutions Problem/Cause Remedy The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the back. Wrong needle is in use. Use needle system 130/705 H. Needle is bent or blunt Insert a new needle.
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The design does not fi t in the largest hoop. If problems remain contact an authorized Pfaff dealer. Have your Pfaff creative 2124 serviced regularly by your Pfaff dealer. When leaving the machine, even for only a short time, switch off the main switch. This is important if there are any children nearby.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the ass ort ment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifi...
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