The Selection Menus - Pfaff 2144 Instruction Manual

3. Getting started with your Pfaff creative 2144

The selection menus

Join
This menu provides a selection of stitch types that are sui-
table for joining stretch and non-stretch fabrics.
Stitches 1 – 18 / see overview of stitches.
Overcast
This menu provides a selection of all stitch types suitable
for overcasting.
The closed overedge stitches can be used for joining and
overcasting in one operation. These overedge stitches are
positioned to the right. Guide the edge of the fabric along
the inner edge of the presser foot. If you alter the stitch
width, the right-hand needle position remains the same;
the other side of the stitch is further to the left if its width is
increased or further to the right if reduced.
Stitches 19 – 27 / see overview of stitches.
Utility
This menu provides a selection of stitch types that you can
use for a variety of sewing techniques.
Stitches 30 – 46 / see overview of stitches.
Buttonholes
This menu provides a selection of 12 different buttonholes
and one program for sewing on buttons. Each buttonhole
type is designed for a specific application and fabric. Use
the buttonhole Sensormatic guide to sew your buttonholes
accurately.
Stitches 47 – 59 / see overview of stitches.
Darn/Bartack
This menu provides a selection of bartacks. The various
different bartacks are for reinforcing pocket corners, skirt
plackets/slit and attaching belt loops.
The fully automatic darning programs are for repairing
damaged areas and darning tears or small holes.
Stitches 60 – 66 / see overview of stitches.
9mm Decorative stitches
This menu provides a selection of all decorative stitches up
to 9 mm wide. Especially nice for sewing borders.
They are sub-divided into eight different categories for ease
of selection.
• Scallop edges, for sewing decorative edges on table
linen or clothing. The various edgings can be combined.
You can alter the density of the stitch, without changing
the overall length. This allows you to use speciality
threads.
Stitches 67 – 88 / see overview of stitches.
• Satin stitches have a three-dimensional look that offer
a wide range of options for embellishing garments or
items for the home. You can create additional effects
by using a variegated embroidery thread. You can alter
the density of the stitch, without changing the overall
length. This allows you to use specialty threads.
Stitches 89 – 116 / see overview of stitches.
• Pre-programmed cross stitches allow you to create tra-
ditional borders. Individual cross stitches allow you to
combine into a motif of your own design.
Note the starting and ending points. When completing
the individual cross stitches, position the starting point
of the next cross stitch at the ending point of the last
cross stitch sewn. The starting and ending points are
sed in red. For a more detailed description, see the
Chapter 6, Embroidery Assistant.
Stitches 117 – 136 / see overview of stitches.
• Hemstitches allow you to create heirloom effects. The-
se stitches are most effective when sewn with a wing
needle on natural fabrics. Bed linens, delicate blouses
and childrens garments are beautifully embellished
using these stitches.
Stitches 137 – 146 / see overview of stitches.
• Leaves & Flowers can be sewn individually to create lar-
ger motifs. They are also ideal for decorative borders.
You can alter the density of the satin stitches, without
changing the overall length. This allows you to use spe-
ciality threads.
Stitches 147 – 167 / see overview of stitches.
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