Parts of your select sewing machine Connection socket “foot control with main cord” Main switch Handwheel release disk Handwheel Bobbin winder Lid with stitches Extra spool holder Spool holder with spool cap Take-up lever Needle thread tension dial Threading path Thread cutter Needle threader (1540) Presser foot holder with presser foot...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For the United States only When you use an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be adhered to as follows: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1.
Introduction Contents athering foot Gathering with elastic thread ccessories and needles 55-56 Gathering with the straight stitch Accessory tray General information on sewing Appliqué Appliqué foot andwheel release disk Hemming with the twin needle ias-tape binder Hemstitch seam Blind stitch Honeycomb stitch Bobbin case Buttonholes...
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Introduction uilt and patchwork foot apering 49-51 Quilting 53, 63 Thread tension Thread cutter Threading the upper thread emovable accessory tray Removing the presser foot Top feed (Integrated Dual Feed) Repairing tears Top-stitching Reverse sewing Trouble-shooting Richelieu Twin needle 11, 35 Right needle position Ruffl...
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Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Description Stitch Application 1540 1530/1520 A/B/C A/B/C Buttonhole Standard buttonhole for blouses or be linens Blind stitch with zigzag For invisible hemming with simultaneous (elastic) seam/overcasting. Especially for stretch material –...
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Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description Application 1540 1530/1520 – Peacock’s eye stitch Elastic closing and serging seam. The material must be turned by 180 degrees – Cover stitch For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g.
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Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 Description Stitch Application 1540 1530/1520 – Dutch stitch, narrow A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles – Dutch stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles – Border stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for traditional embroidery –...
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Operate your Pfaff select Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection Removable accessory tray Bobbins Bobbin case Threading the needle Needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser foot IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed Changing the needle...
Operate your Pfaff select Carrying-case Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in the compartment of the carrying-case Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover.
Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is also used as an extended work support. Model 1540, has a special removable accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the accessory organizer.
Operate your Pfaff select Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Hold the handwheel (4) fi rmly and turn the handwheel release disc (3) until it stops in the direction of the arrow. This stops the needle from moving while the machine is winding the bobbin.
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Operate your Pfaff select Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the spool holder (8). To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, fi t a spool cap corresponding to the size of the...
Operate your Pfaff select Winding from the second spool holder Push the second spool holder (7) into its hole and place a spool of thread with the corresponding spool cap on it. Threading Place the thread into guide C and pull it through opening B to the right under hook D.
Operate your Pfaff select Winding through the needle Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you can still wind the bobbin. Raise presser foot lifter (19). Pass the needle thread through the presser foot and downwards; then through the right threading slot (11) and upwards.
Operate your Pfaff select Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Switch off the main switch Hold the side of the bobbin case/hook cover and open it towards you. Removing the bobbin case Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out the bobbin case. Release the lever and remove the empty bobbin.
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Operate your Pfaff select Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin case. In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under the tension plate B until it rests in the opening (see arrow). Check: When you look at the bobbin and pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise.
Operate your Pfaff select Threading the needle thread Switch off the main switch Raise the presser foot lifter (19) and turn the handwheel until the take-up lever (9) has moved to the top. Place the thread on the spool holder (8) and fi t the corresponding spool cap.
Needle threader (Model 1540) To make threading the needle easier and quicker, you have been provided with the PFAFF needle threader (13). Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the needle is at its highest position. Place the needle thread under hook A and hold it taut.
Operate your Pfaff select 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.
Operate your Pfaff select Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (19). Removing the presser foot Turn off the main switch Position the needle at its highest point Press the presser foot upwards at the front and...
Operate your Pfaff select The Intigrated dual feed/IDT System (Models 1530 and 1540) PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing diffi cult materials: the intigrated dual feed. This system feeds the material from the top and bottom simultaneously as is done in industrial sewing machines.
Operate your Pfaff select Changing the needle Switch off the main switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and move the needle to its highest point. Now loosen the fi xing screw (18) and pull the needle downwards. To insert: The fl at side A of the needle must face to the rear.
Operate your Pfaff select Stitch width dial The stitch width can be adjusted with this dial (27). When selecting the width, the needle must not be in the material. Basic setting: Turn the stitch width knob (27) to the symbol (maximum stitch width).
Operate your Pfaff select Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button (20) is pressed. Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking on the button to the required length.
Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, push button controls – select 1540 Utility stitches Each stitch has been given a letter that you can fi nd on the push button controls. By pressing the correct button, the stitch is selected and the machine is ready to sew.
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Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, stitch dial – select 1530, 1520 Utility stitches Each stitch is identifi ed by a letter. The stitches and their corresponding letters are shown on the inside of the lid, a chart is also found in the Introduction chapter.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Explanation of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or 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 of the needle thread tension and whether the sewing is carried out with the top feed switched on or off.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Needle thread tension To ensure perfect sewing results, the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be perfectly tuned to each other . The normal setting for Perfect tension utility stitches is in the range of 4-5. Check the tension with a wide zigzag stitch.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 1540 1530 1530 1520 1520 Straight stitch Zigzag stitch Stitch G/E is the basic straight stitch. The stitch In addition to overlock stitching, zigzag length can be increased up to 6 mm if required. stitch G, stitch width 5 , is also suitable for overcasting various materials.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Remember! When blind stitching, if you select a needle position other than right, and stitch width other than 5, make sure the needle does not 1540 strike the bar of presser foot 3. - /H 1530 If the stitches are visible on the right side, 1520...
Utility stitches and practical sewing Stretch Stretch 1540 1540 Stretch Stretch 1530 1530 Stretch Stretch 1520 1520 Stretch triple straight stitch Stretch triple zigzag stitch This stitch is used for sewing all seams where The stretch triple zigzag stitch is a highly great strength is needed, e.g.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 1-2,5 Stretch 1540 1540 1-2,5 Stretch 1530 1530 1-2,5 Stretch 1520 1520 Elastic stitch Honeycomb stitch Because of its high elasticity, this stitch can be The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and used for sewing elastic on swimwear, skirts or decorative hem which is particularly suitable for lingerie.
Utility stitches and practical sewing What is an overlock stitch? For elastic materials and knits, the select models offer overlock stitches which sew two fabric layers together and overcast simultaneously. They are more elastic than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn. Tip: We recommend using blind stitch foot No.
Utility stitches and practical sewing What is a covering stitch? You can use the following stitches for sewing a fl at covering seam. This produces a so called “fl atlock effect” which lends a professional look to collar plackets or raglan seams. The covering stitches are only available on select 1540.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Stretch 1540 1540 – – – – – – – – – – 1530 1530 – – – – – – – – – – 1520 1520 Fancy elastic stitch (Model 1540) Pennant stitch (Model 1540) The fancy elastic stitch is very useful for The pennant stitch is one of the many types materials that require a fl...
Utility stitches and practical sewing Buttonholes Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all the models with pushbutton controls since the fabric does not have to be turned. Buttonholes are generally sewn onto a piece of doubled fabric. However, for some materials, e.g.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Standard buttonhole with gimp thread To sew especially durable buttonholes, on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we recommend using a gimp thread. – – – 1540 On knits the gimp thread is particularly 1530 important to prevent the buttonhole from 1520 stretching.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing on buttons with shanks Insert the sewing foot • Place a match between the holes of the – – 1540 button and sew it on as described to the left. – – 1530 • Remove the match and pull the fabric and the button apart.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 1540 1530 1530 1520 1520 Hemming with the twin needle Smocking effect with elastic threads Use the twin needle to make beatiful topstitch Fine, light fabrics such as Batist, rayon and silk seams. are particularly suitable for beautiful smocking work.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Stretch 1540 1540 Stretch 1530 1530 Stretch 1520 1520 Gathering with the straight stitch Gathering with elastic thread Using a straight stitch, you can gather sleeves, Sleeve and waist seams can be gathered by skirts and valances with a stitch length of 6 sewing over an elastic thread.
Utility stitches and practical sewing – 1540 – Optional 1530 – Optional 1520 Darning with the straight stitch Insert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing foot holder.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 0,2-1,5 1540 0,2-1,5 1530 0,2-1,5 1520 Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the elastic stitch is especially suitable for repairing damaged areas. • Sew over the damaged area in rows until it is well covered. Take care to ensure that the rows overlap.
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.
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Utility stitches and practical sewing Fully concealed, sew-in zipper • Insert the zipper foot on the right side. • Sew the second half of the zipper parallel at the same distance. • Baste in the zipper and lay it underneath the presser foot so that the teeth of the zipper •...
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Utility stitches and practical sewing The trouser zipper • Iron the seam allowances, taking care to • Just before the end of the seam, open the ensure that the underlap extends by about zipper and fi nish sewing the seam. 4 mm.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 Optional 1530 Optional 1520 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.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 1530 1520 Inserting lace Attaching lace You can achieve a beautiful effect by inserting You can beautify and remodel home textiles lace, e.g. on babywear and children’s clothing. with the desired suitable lace as often as you like.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 1530 1520 Shell-edging Tip: By sewing a colored woollen thread into the seam you strengthen the shell-edge while Shell-edging is especially attractive on thin, also creating an attractive contrast in the seam. soft fabrics such as silk and viscose. A fi...
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Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Sewing table for decorative sewing Decorative stitches Monograms Embroidering with the dense zigzag stitch/Tapering 49-51 Appliqué Richelieu Eyelet embroidery Patchwork quilt Hemstitching...
For decorative stitches we recommend using special embroidery threads which are available from your Pfaff dealer. Use stabilizer under the fabric to be decorated. This prevents the material from pulling. Use a magic pen or marking chalk to mark a line for your fi...
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You can purchase it in a great variety of shades from your PFAFF dealer. • Place appropriate stabilizer under the fabric. •...
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Monograms Whether working with stretch or woven fabric, Embroidering block letters is somewhat easier. with the help of the darning foot and the stitch Here the feed dog is not dropped which means G (1540), E (1530/1520), stitch width 2.5-5 , that free sewing is no longer necessary.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Embroidering with Uneven embroidering a dense zigzag stitch/Tapering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. Tapering is easy with your select sewing • Set needle thread tension to “buttonhole”, machine. By adjusting the width of this dense select zigzag stitch G (1540), E (1530/ zigzag stitch you can create interesting 1520), set stitch length to “buttonhole”...
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Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Floral embroidery Embroidering corners For this fl ower arrangement, only a dense By changing the stitch width during sewing zigzag stitch was used in combination with the of dense zigzag stitches you can embroider variable stitch width and the various needle corners with 45 degree angles.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative buttonhole Appliqué This buttonhole is a beautiful alternative to the Appliqués are quickly made and always produce traditional buttonhole (see page 32-33). Since a beautiful fancy effect. By using different you determine the width of the buttonhole materials and patterns you can seam, the buttonhole can have a width of up sew many different variations.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Richelieu Eyelet embroidery This especially artistic form of eyelet and insert Traditional eyelet embroidery which previously embroidery is easy to sew with your sewing had to be made laboriously by hand can now be machine. made quite easily with the help of an eyelet plate (special accessory).
A patchwork quilt consists of three layers • Use your Pfaff select model to sew all of fabric, two layers of fabric with a layer of layers together. Work from the inside of batting sandwiched between. Many pieces of the quilt out.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Hemstitch seam The hemstitch seam is an embroidery technique and can be used to secure edges on table linen as well as for decoration on clothing. For hem stitching you will require a wing needle and natural fi ber, woven fabric that you can easily pull single threads.
Accessories and needles Presser feet (normal accessories) 0 Standard presser foot Part No. 98-694 816-00 (pictured) (select 1540 and 1530) Part No. 96-694-847-00 (select 1520) 1 Fancy-stitch foot (for top feed) Part No. 98-694 814-00 (select 1540) 1 Clear view foot (Fancy-stitch foot not suitable for top feed) Part No.
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Accessories and needles 5 Buttonhole foot Part No. 93-036 990-91 6 Darning foot Part No. 93-035 960-91 (select 1540) 7 Hemmer Part No. 98-694 818-00) (select 1540) 8 Edge guide Part No. 98-802 422-00 1-3 Spool cap 6 Seam ripper 1.
Accessories and needles Presser feet (special accessory) for special sewing work. They are available at an extra charge from your dealer Accessory Part No. Sewing work Appliqué foot 93-042 941-91 For appliqué work Open appliqué foot 93-036 931081 Bias tape binder 98-054 484-91 For binding edges with (remove foot holder)
Accessories and needles Shirring Felling 1540 1540 foot foot 1530 1530 1520 1520 Felling foot Shirring foot Flat felled seams are particularly strong and Beautiful gathering effects can be achieved are commonly known as jeans seams. Seams on quickly and easily with the shirring foot. sportswear and children’s wear, blouses and •...
Accessories and needles Tip: If you would like to emphasize the pintuck effect, you can attach a cording tongue (optional accessory) on the front edge of the needle plate. The cording tongue pre-shapes Shirring 1540 the fabric during sewing and produces a more- foot defi...
• Adjust the binder and/or the needle position When you buy the ruffl er from your PFAFF so that the needle pierces the fabric dealer, full operating instructions are included. approximately 1/16'' (1-1.5 mm) from the folded edge of the bias tape.
Accessories and needles 0,35-1 Cording 0,35-1 Appliqué 1540 1540 foot foot 0,35-1 0,35-1 1530 1530 0,35-1 0,35-1 1520 1520 Cording foot Appliqué foot Cording is a technique in which pearl thread or Appliqués are easily sewn and always produce a fi ne cord is overstitched to a beautiful effect.
Accessories and needles 0,35-1 Fringe 0,25 Quilt & 1540 1540 foot Patch- 0,35-1 0,25 1530 1530 work 0,35-1 0,25 foot 1520 1520 Fringe foot 1/4 inch Quilt and patchwork foot With this special foot for fringe embroidery you A quilt consists of two layers of fabric with a can produce fantastic effects in no time.
Quiana and Simplex Needle size: 70-110 Stretch-fabric needle developed especially 130/705 H-PS Medium ball point Needle size: for Pfaff. Particularly suitable for delicate stretch and knitted fabrics 70-100 Wide-meshed corsetry, Lycra, Simplex and 130/705 H-SKF Heavy ball point Latex...
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Accessories and needles Classifi cation Stitch Stitch Needle Suitable for length width spacing 130/705 H-ZWI 2,5 mm – 1,6 mm normal pintucks size: 80 2,5 mm – 2,0 mm 130/705 H-ZWI size: 80 2,5 mm – 2,5 mm wide pintucks size: 90 2,5 mm –...
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Maintenance and trouble-shooting Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Cleaning and oiling Replacing the sewing lamp Trouble-shooting...
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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Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the sewing lamp Switch off the main switch • Disconnect the mains plug and the foot control plug from the machine. • Take off the removable accessory tray (15). The sewing lamp is located inside the left side of the sewing machine Removal: •...
Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting Problem: Remedy: The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. Push needle fully upwards, fl at side facing the back. The wrong needle is inserted Use a needle system 130/705 H. Needle is bent or blunt. Insert a new needle.