Table Of Contents - Pfaff ambition essential Owner's Manual

Congratulations!
Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® sewing machine. As a sewing enthusiast, you
have acquired a machine that features the very latest in both design and technology, enabling
you to transform your creative ideas into reality.
Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner's manual. You will soon discover
how to maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized PFAFF® dealer will of course also be
pleased to advise you as well.
Your PFAFF® ambition essential™ sewing machine will defi nitely enable you to experience a
totally new dimension of sewing!
Introduction
Machine overview ......................................................................4
Accessories ...................................................................................5
Stitch overview ............................................................................7
Direct selection ................................................................ 7
Pattern selection .............................................................. 7
Alphabet ........................................................................................9
Preparations
Unpacking ..................................................................................11
Connect to the power supply ............................................11
Pack away after sewing ........................................................11
Free arm .....................................................................................12
Leveling the machine base plate .....................................12
Mounting machine in sewing cabinet ............................12
Thread cutter ............................................................................12
Spool pins ..................................................................................12
Threading the machine ........................................................13
Needle threader ............................................................ 14
Threading for twin needle........................................... 14
Bobbin winding .......................................................................15
Inserting the bobbin ..............................................................16
IDT™ system (integrated dual feed) ...............................16
Presser foot pressure ............................................................17
Thread tension .........................................................................17
Needles .......................................................................................18
Changing the needle .............................................................19
Lowering feed dogs................................................................19
Presser foot lift ........................................................................19
Changing the presser foot ..................................................19
Buttons........................................................................................20
LCD display ...............................................................................21

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4 Sewing
Sewing mode - overview ......................................................22
Select a stitch ................................................................. 22
Stitch adjustments .................................................................22
Stitch length ................................................................... 22
Stitch width/stitch positioning .................................. 23
Mirroring ....................................................................... 23
Auto-lock function ..................................................................23
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Sewing techniques .................................................................24
Three-step zigzag stitch ............................................... 24
Buttonholes .................................................................... 24
Sew on a button ............................................................ 25
Darning and mending ................................................. 26
Sewing hems in heavy fabric ...................................... 26
Quilting .......................................................................... 27
Blindhem ........................................................................ 28
Sewing in zippers ......................................................... 28
Sewing techniques stitches.......................................... 29
Sequencing
Overview .....................................................................................30
Create a sequence..................................................................30
Adjust stitches ............................................................... 31
Add stitches or letters in a sequence ......................... 31
Delete stitches or letters in a sequence ...................... 31
Save sequence ............................................................... 31
Load sequence ............................................................... 31
Sewing a sequence ................................................................31
Maintenance
Cleaning the machine ...........................................................32
Replacing the stitch plate ...................................................32
Troubleshooting .......................................................................33
Intellectual property ..............................................................35
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