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  • Page 1 O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2029 ClassicStyle home...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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: •...

  • Page 3: Presser Feet

    Create your own beautiful living! Congratulations! You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing machine with great features, especially suitable for creating textiles and accessories for your home. 2 0 2 9 with its ease of use, selection of decorative stitches and practical features will make C l a s s i c S t y l e h o m e your sewing a special experience.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Sewing Machine

    Parts of the sewing machine -/+ button A (stitch width/pattern Threading slots width controls) Needle thread tension -/+ button B (stitch length/pattern Take-up lever length controls) Presser foot lifter -/+ button C (stitch density/balance controls) Thread guide Carrying handle Spool holder with spool cap Handwheel Hole for second spool holder Direct selection buttons...
  • Page 5 If you have any further questions, that is no problem! Your PFAFF dealer will be at your service with any help or advice you need. So now you can get started! We wish you many...
  • Page 6 Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 3. Sewing Utility stitches expression 2028 Stitch selection Utility stitches expression 2028 Altering stitches Decorative stitches Altering the stitch width Altering the needle position Altering the pattern width e.g. Stitch 25 3:2 2. Preparations Altering the stitch/pattern length Carrying case Altering the stitch density...
  • Page 7 Introduction Buttonhole with gimp thread 3:16 Sewing on buttons 3:17 Buttonhole tips: 3:17 General notes on decorative sewing 3:18 Changing the pattern width 3:18 Changing the pattern length 3:18 Free motion embroidery 3:19 Tapering 3:19 Quilt stitch 3:19 Cross-stitch 3:20 Hemstitching 3:20 4.
  • Page 8 Introduction Utility stitches expression™ 2028 Stitch No. Description Application Presser- foot Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 13 needle positions available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers. Stretch triple straight For reinforced seams such as trousers, under arm seams or stitch decorative topstitching.

  • Page 9: Utility Stitches Expression 2028

    Introduction Utility stitches expression 2028 Stitch No. Description Application Presser- foot Lightning stretch stitch For joining light weight stretch fabrics and decorative embellishment. Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching. Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem nishing on stretch fabric, for decorative elastic application and sewing...

  • Page 10: Quilt Stitches

    Introduction Quilt stitches 2028 Decorative stitches expression 2028...
  • Page 11 Preparations 2. Preparations Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the carrying case. Open the folding lid (24) upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid.
  • Page 12 Preparations Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket (8) of the sewing machine and the wall outlet. For the USA and Canada: This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t in a polarized outlet only one way.
  • Page 13 Preparations Accessory tray Open the accessory tray by placing your left index 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.
  • Page 14 Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Place an empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder snaps into the slot of the bobbin. The Pfaff logo is facing Push the bobbin to the right. Note: The bobbin can only be wound if it is moved fully to the right Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the spool pin.
  • Page 15 Preparations Winding from the second spool pin Insert the second spool pin in the hole provided. Threading Thread as shown on page 2:4. Turn on the machine Hold the end of the thread rmly and press the foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped automatically.
  • Page 16 Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo facing towards the bobbin case) in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the thread through slot A, then under tension spring B until it rests in the opening (see arrow).
  • Page 17 Preparations Threading the needle Switch off the main switch Raise the presser foot lifter (20). Place the thread on the spool pin and t a spool cap of the right size. Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front.
  • Page 18 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. Place the thread over hook E and under the thread hook F and hold the end of the thread taut.
  • Page 19 Preparations Drawing-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. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. Bobbin thread Close the bobbin door (26) and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left Thread cutter...
  • Page 20 Preparations Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (13), so that when the presser foot lifter (20) is lowered, the pins of the foot engage in the presser foot holder. Check: Please check that the presser foot is properly attached by raising the presser foot lifter.
  • Page 21 Preparations Place the thread from left to right through the take-up lever (19). Important: The take-up lever must be at its highest position. Guide the thread to the right under thread guide C. Wind the beginning of the thread several times around the bobbin in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 22 Note: It is not possible to use the integrated needle threader with a twin needle. 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.
  • Page 23 Preparations Disengaging the IDT Hold the IDT with two ngers at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT (14) down, then pull it away from you and release the IDT slowly upward. Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be cleaned, the feed dog has to be lowered.
  • Page 24 Sewing 3. Sewing Stitch selection There are three ways of selecting your desired stitch: 1. With the selection button: for scrolling back ward and forward in the stitches. > in ascending order < in descending order If you are in the last stitch and continue to scroll you will return to stitch No.
  • Page 25 Sewing Altering the pattern width e.g. Stitch 35 For decorative stitches, the overall width of the pattern is shown in the window. When entered, stitch 35 comes up in a standard width and can be altered using -/+ button A. Altering the stitch length The stitch length of a stitch can be altered using +/- button B.
  • Page 26 Sewing Balance Decorative stitches can vary on different fabric types – heavy fabric is fed differently than ne silk. The balance adjusts the reverse feed of the stitch so it is sewn in the best way for different fabrics. After having selected a stitch, you will see the balance symbol with a "0"...
  • Page 27 Sewing "Lock" button: (30) You can safeguard your sewing machine against the unintentional selection of another sewing program or another pattern sequence by means of the “lock” button. Switching on the "lock" button: Press the button until the locking symbol appears in the window.
  • Page 28 Sewing Formation of the stitches The stitch formation varies. Some patterns are formed from the left, so only the right side of the stitch changes when the width is adjusted. The left-hand side of the stitch is always retained. The patterns that are formed from the right will always retain the right side of the stitch, regardless of any changes in width.
  • Page 29 Sewing Explanation of the sewing recommendations table Stitch Stitch number In the following table you will nd the settings we recommend for different sewing purposes. Stitch width in mm These tables give you further information required for Stitch length in mm sewing the selected stitches –...
  • Page 30 Sewing Stitch Basting stitch With stitch 10 you can baste a garment before trying it on. When you press the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time. Press the foot control again for each stitch. • Lower the feed dog and disengage the IDT. •...
  • Page 31 Sewing Stitch Blind hem stitch The blind hem 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 inwards. • Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) of the nished edge extends beyond the fold.

  • Page 32: Overlock Stitches

    Sewing Overlock stitches For elastic, knits, woven and stretch fabrics, your expression 2028 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.
  • Page 33 Sewing Free Motion Sewing 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. When doing this, the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar.
  • Page 34 Sewing Stitch Bridging stitch The bridging stitch creates a hemstitching effect. It is often used for connecting two nished fabric edges. • 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 (3 mm) apart.
  • Page 35 Sewing Stitch Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 Use the rolled hemmer to nish the edges of blouses, scarves, or ruf es without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and durable edge nish.

  • Page 36: Buttonholes

    Sewing Buttonholes Your expression has the perfect buttonhole for every fabric and garment. Whether you wish to sew buttonholes on jackets, pants (trousers), blouses or stretch fabrics, 3 different buttonholes give your garments the professional touch. Insert the buttonhole guide to support the feed motion of the fabric. Place the fabric between the buttonhole foot and the guide.

  • Page 37: Semi-Automatic Buttonhole

    Sewing Semi-automatic buttonhole Used to set the length while sewing. First touch the reverse button. The word “man” appears in the expression window. Sew the forward buttonhole seam and press the reverse button when you have reached the correct buttonhole size. The word "auto"...

  • Page 38: Manual Buttonhole

    Sewing Manual buttonhole If the buttonhole sensormatic guide has not been inserted the buttonhole can be nished manually. First touch the reverse button. The word “man” appears in the expression window. Sew the forward buttonhole seam and press the reverse button when you have reached the correct buttonhole size.
  • Page 39 Sewing Buttonhole with gimp thread Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads are more durable and will not stretch. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread approximately the same color as the sewing thread to stitch over. Place the center of a length of gimp thread over the metal bar extending from the center, back of the buttonhole foot.
  • Page 40 Sewing Prog. Sewing on buttons With Button sewing program 0 you can easily sew on two and four-hole buttons. • Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. • Mark the button position on your fabric. Place the button on the marked fabric.
  • Page 41 Sewing General notes on decorative sewing To enhance your own home textiles or garments your expression offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches. Create a greater variety of embellishments by combining different patterns, colors and sizes. Use specialty decorative threads to enhance the lovely stitching.
  • Page 42 • Use your expression to sew all layers together. Work from the center of the quilt out. Use a straight stitch for long seams. Experiment with other stitches on a scrap of fabric. Contact your Pfaff dealer, library, or bookstore for more information on quilting.
  • Page 43 Sewing Cross-stitch Cross-stitch embroidery has always been a wonderful traditional, embroidery technique. What used to be stitched by hand with a great deal of effort can now be sewn with the expression with astonishing ease and speed. With cross-stitch No. 22, design your own cross-stitch combinations.
  • Page 44 Maintenance 4. Maintenance 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 •...

  • Page 45: Changing The Light Bulb

    Push the bulb upward into the holder as far as it will go and turn it half a rotation in a clockwise direction. Remove the bulb changer from the bulb, the bulb is held rmly. Important: The maximum wattage of the bulb is 5 watts. Bulbs can be purchased from your Pfaff dealer.

  • Page 46: Sewing Problems And Their Solutions

    Maintenance 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.
  • Page 47 Maintenance Problem/Cause Remedy The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush. rows. Feed dog is lowered. Push slide B to the left. Slide B is at the right (see page 2:20) Push slide B to the left.
  • Page 48 Maintenance Index of headings Cross-stitch 3:20 Decorative stitches Accessory tray Drawing-up the bobbin thread Altering stitches Altering the needle position Altering the pattern width e.g. Stitch 25 Electrical connection Altering the stitch density Explanation of the sewing Altering the stitch width recommendations table Altering the stitch/pattern length Attaching buttonhole foot...
  • Page 49 Maintenance Pattern mirror Voltage Switch Presser foot lifter Winding a bobbin through the needle 2:10 Quilt stitch 3:19 Removing the accessory tray Reverse sewing Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 3:12 Semi-automatic buttonhole 3:14 Setting the needle thread tension 2:10 Sewing in zippers Sewing on buttons 3:17...
  • Page 50 Technical data Dimensions (w x h x d) 408 x 290 x 187 mm Weight 8.3 kg Nominal voltage (reversible) 220 - 240 V / 120 V Power consumption 75 W Sewing lamp 12 V / max. 5 W Sewing speed max.
  • Page 51 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 modi cations to the performance or design.
  • Page 52 VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna • SWEDEN www.pfaff.com...

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