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Industrial Sewing Machine Pfaff 1183 • Industrial sewing machine • Made for rapid operation • Straight stitch only • Not suitable for elastic fabric • Can sew through thick materials Safety • Keep fingers away from the needle while sewing •...
Changing the Thread Top Thread Bottom Thread • Place the bobbin as shown • Turn the thread a few time around the bobbin to secure it • Cut the thread at the old • Press on the sewing spool pedal to wind up the •...
Fine Tuning Change stitch length • Press the button in, then turn to set the stitch length • Longer stitches are for basting (temporarily attaching pieces together) Stitch length regulator Choose the right needle Size Fabric weight Example Thin Voile, fine synthetics and cottons Normal Velvets, most cottons, linen Thick...
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While Sewing • Sew right sides together • So the seam is hidden in the inside of the work piece • Use seam allowance (= distance between seam and edge of fabric) of about 0.5-1 cm (use the edge of presser foot as a guide) •...