Pfaff 2144 Instruction Manual page 20

Buttonholes
1-14
Programming while sewing
Prog
Touch this icon to determine the length of the buttonhole while sewing.
Sew the forward buttonhole seam, and then press the reverse button when you reach the end. The machine sews the
bartack and the reverse buttonhole seam, and automatically finishes the buttonhole.
The process is saved and can be repeated as often as desired.
Manual finishing
Man
Irrespective of the method used for determining the buttonhole length, you can finish the buttonhole yourself.
To do this, touch the reverse button before or during sewing.
Finish your buttonhole at the end of the reverse buttonhole seam by pressing the reverse button.
More functions for Buttonholes
By touching this icon you can call up further functions for processing or modifying the buttonhole.
Touch this icon a further time to close the window.
This function allows you to open a window for balancing the buttonhole.
Dialogue window: You can move the displayed buttonhole in the direction of the arrow, using the +/- icons. Use a
sewn sample for reference. The buttonhole is automatically corrected.
Twin needle
This function should be switched off when sewing buttonholes. Remove the twin needle from the machine.
Buttonhole seam width
You can increase or reduce the width of the buttonhole seam with the +/- icons.
Stitch density
You can increase or reduce the density of the buttonhole seam with the +/- icons.
Stitch length
You can increase or reduce the length of the buttonhole seam with the +/- icons.
Thread tension:
You can change the pre-set needle thread tension with the +/- icons.
Stitch number for sewing-on buttons
Here you can specify the number of stitches (3-9) that are required for sewing-on your buttons.
The input is displayed on the screen.