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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.
  • Page 3 • The foot control is used to operate the machine. Never place other objects on the foot control. • Do not use the machine if it is wet. • If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........5 Buttons and Indicators........23 Touch Screen..........23 Machine Overview..........5 Needle Stop Up/Down Button with Front............. 5 Indicator ............. 23 Top Parts ............6 Tie-off Button with Indicator ......23 Rear Side............6 Thread Snips Button with Indicator ....24 Accessory Tray ..........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction Machine Overview Front 1. Lid with stitch overview 12. Free arm 2. Needle threader lever 13. Presser foot 3. Presser foot pressure dial 14. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 4. Threading slots 15. Needle thread guide 5.

  • Page 6: Top Parts

    Top Parts 1. Thread guides 6. Felt pad 2. Bobbin winder thread guide and tension disc 7. Spool cap 3. Bobbin thread cutter 8. Spool pin 4. Bobbin winder lever and bobbin spindle 9. Thread tension discs 5. Hole for auxiliary spool pin 10.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Included Accessories 1. Thread net 2. Edge guide 3. Felt pad (2) 4. Screwdriver 5. Auxiliary spool pin 6. Seam ripper 7. Brush. Use the sharp edge of the brush to clean the area around the feed teeth. 8. Bobbins (5, one is on the machine) 9.
  • Page 8 3 – Blindhem Foot for IDT™ System This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The red guide on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem edge. 4 – Zipper Foot for IDT™ System This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew close to both sides of the zipper teeth.

  • Page 9: Stitch Overview

    Stitch Overview Utility Stitches № Name Stitch Description Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 29 different needle positions. Stretch triple straight Reinforced seam. Topstitching. stitch Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse. Straight basting stitch Single stitch used for basting. You determine the length of stitch manually. Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean finish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.
  • Page 10 Stitch № Name Description Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge. Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. Overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem. Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.

  • Page 11: Quilt Stitches

    Stitch № Name Description Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. Quilt Stitches Needle Art Stitches Satin Stitches Decorative Stitches 1 Introduction...

  • Page 12: Optional Feet Stitches

    Optional Feet Stitches Stitch № Name Description Beading stitch, For sewing on pearls, beads etc. Requires optional Beading foot (part number 820605–096). 4–6 mm Beading stitch For sewing on pearls, beads etc. Requires optional Beading foot (part number 820605–096). Candlewicking Create the look of hand embroidered French knots.

  • Page 13: Preparations

    1. Place the box on a steady, flat surface. Lift the machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging. 2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. Note: Your PFAFF® quilt ambition™ 635 machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.

  • Page 14: Free Arm

    Free Arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray securely attached to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left. Mounting Machine in Sewing Cabinet There are two holes on the underside of the machine designed for mounting the machine into a sewing cabinet.

  • Page 15: Spool Pins

    Spool Pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).

  • Page 16: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position. 1. Place a felt pad and the thread spool on the spool pin and fit a spool cap of the right size and direction. Note: Hold thread with both hands to prevent it from slacking while threading.

  • Page 17: Needle Threader

    Needle Threader The needle threader allows you to thread the needle automatically. The needle and presser foot must be in its highest position to use the built-in needle threader. Press the needle up/down button to make sure the needle is fully raised. 1.

  • Page 18: Threading For Twin Needle

    Threading for Twin Needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position. 1. Thread the first thread as described on previous page. 2. Thread the needle eye by hand from front to back. 3.

  • Page 19: Bobbin Winding

    Bobbin Winding Winding From Horizontal Position 1. Place the felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide on a spool cap of the right type and direction. 2. Place the thread under the thread guide (A) from right to left.

  • Page 20: Inserting The Bobbin

    (E). 4. Replace the bobbin cover. IDT™ System (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely, the PFAFF® quilt ambition™ 635 machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT™ system. As on industrial machines, the IDT™ system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time.

  • Page 21: Needles

    Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Universal Needle Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a variety of fabric types and weights.

  • Page 22: Lowering Feed Teeth

    Lowering Feed Teeth You can lower the feed teeth by moving the switch at the back of the free arm to the left. Move the switch to the right if you wish to raise the feed teeth. Presser Foot Pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre-set to the standard value ”N”.

  • Page 23: Tie-Off Button With Indicator

    3 Operating your Machine Buttons and Indicators 1. Needle stop up/down button with 4. Indicator for reverse (7) 7. Reverse button with indicator (4) indicator 5. Indicator for tie-off (2) 8. Touch Screen 2. Tie-off button with indicator (5) 6. Start/stop button 9.

  • Page 24: Thread Snips Button With Indicator

    Thread Snips Button with Indicator Press the button when you are not sewing and your sewing machine cuts the top and bobbin threads and raises the needle. The thread snips indicator will be lit. To cut before the needle moves to the start position of the next stitch, press the thread snips button while sewing.

  • Page 25: Sewing Mode

    Sewing Mode Sewing mode is the first view on the Touch Screen after you turn on the machine. Your selected stitch will be shown in real size in the stitch field. Here you will find all the basic information you need to start sewing. This is also the menu where you adjust the settings of your stitch.

  • Page 26: Stitch Adjustments

    Stitch Adjustments Your machine will automatically select optimal settings for each stitch. You can make adjustments to every stitch as desired. Adjusted settings only affect the selected stitch and will be reset to default when another stitch is selected. Adjusted settings are not automatically saved when the machine is turned off.

  • Page 27: Personal Stitch

    Mirroring To mirror end to end, touch the mirror end to end button. To mirror stitches or sequences side to side, touch the mirror side to side button. Left: mirror end to end button. Right: mirror side to side button. Personal Stitch Save Personal Stitch Save your personal stitch in your machine by touching...

  • Page 28: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu In the settings menu, you can adjust the machine settings, sound settings and screen settings. Open by touching the settings button in the Touch Screen. Select the setting you wish to adjust by touching the up or down arrow buttons. Touch the + and – buttons to adjust the values.

  • Page 29: Calibrate Touch Screen

    Calibrate Touch Screen When touching the icons on the screen, the screen might need a calibration to adjust to your touch. Touch to open a special screen for touch screen calibration. Touch the center of the circle that appears on the screen. The circle fills and a new circle appears. There are five circles in total.

  • Page 30: Sequencing

    Sequencing The sequencing function on your machine makes it possible to combine stitches and letters into sequences. You can add up to 60 stitches and/or letters in a sequence. Save your sequence on your machine; reload and sew any time you like.

  • Page 31: Manage Your Sequences

    Adjust Text and Stitches Touch the sequencing tab to enter sequence view. You can mirror, adjust length and width or change the density, elongation and stitch position of the selected stitch. The adjustments work just like in sewing mode. See page 25. When you have changed a value, the digits will be highlighted in green on the Touch Screen to show that the value is not default.

  • Page 32: Sequencing Pop-Ups

    Sequencing Pop-Ups This Stitch Cannot Be Added in a Sequence This Stitch Cannot Be Saved This message is shown if you try to add a buttonhole, This message is shown if you try to save a buttonhole, eyelet, bartack, darning stitch or the sew-on-button stitch eyelet, bartack, darning stitch or the sew-on-button stitch (stitch numbers 32–45) to a sequence.

  • Page 33: Sewing

    4 Sewing Sewing Techniques Three-Step Zigzag Stitch Three-step zigzag stitch is used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. The stitch can also be used as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics.

  • Page 34: Sew On A Button

    Note: Use the multi-purpose tool to create a thread shank for your button. You can also use a sew-on button foot, available as an optional accessory at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. 4 Sewing...

  • Page 35: Darning

    Darning Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a lightweight thread in a color as close to your garment as possible. 1. Place fabric or stabilizer in position under the hole or tear in your garment.

  • Page 36: Free-Motion

    Free-Motion For free-motion sewing lower the feed teeth on the back of the free arm. Attach the optional Open Toe Free-Motion foot. Move the fabric manually. Maintain a consistent speed and move the fabric in a smooth motion. You are creating the length of the stitch as you move the fabric.

  • Page 37: Blind Hem Stitch

    Blind Hem Stitch The blindhem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home décor projects. Use foot number 3 with the IDT™ system. 1. Finish the edge of the hem. 2. Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side. 3.

  • Page 38: Sewing Pop-Ups

    Sewing Pop-Ups Raise Needle This Stitch Cannot Be Combined With Twin Needle Some functions are only possible with the needle raised. This pop-up message appears when the machine is set for When trying to perform these functions with the needle twin needle and you select a stitch that cannot be sewn lowered this pop-up message is shown.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    5 Maintenance Cleaning the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Wipe the Touch Screen with a clean, soft and damp cloth.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Needle Plate

    In this troubleshooting guide you will find solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer who will be happy to help you. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! If you have followed this trouble shooting information and still have problems, take your sewing machine to your dealer.
  • Page 41 Are you using poor thread with slubs or thread which Change to a new higher quality thread purchased from has become dry? an authorized PFAFF® dealer. Is a correct spool cap used? Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual thread spool.

  • Page 42: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Sewing Machine 100–240V ~ 50–60Hz Rated voltage Nominal consumption Light Sewing speed 800 rpm maximum Machine dimensions: Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm) Net weight (kg) Foot Control Model C-9000 DC 15V, max. 3mA Rated voltage The technical specifications and this owner’s manual can be changed without prior notice. 5 Maintenance...

  • Page 43: Intellectual Property

    You have purchased a modern sewing machine. Consult your local Authorized PFAFF® retailer, and be sure to visit our website at www.pfaff.com for the latest updates of the User’s Guide. We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design.
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