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  • Page 1 expression 2038 - 2048 O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: •...
  • Page 3 Presser feet (standard accessories) For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer. 0A Standard Presser Foot with IDT 820244-096 1A Fancy Stitch Foot with IDT 820254-096 2A Fancy Stitch Foot 820260-096 3 Blindhem/Overlock Foot with IDT 820256-096 4 Zipper Foot with IDT...
  • Page 4 Parts of the sewing machine (model 2048) m+ button Direct selection button “Alphabet” Direct selection button “Alphabet” Direct selection button “Linen buttonhole” Direct selection button “Elastic blind hem stitch” Direct selection button “Zigzag stitch” Direct selection button “Stretch triple straight stitch” Direct selection button “Blind hem stitch”...
  • Page 5 Parts of the sewing machine (model 2038) m+ button Direct selection button “Alphabet” Direct selection button “Linen buttonhole” Direct selection button “Elastic blind hem stitch” Direct selection button “Zigzag stitch” Direct selection button “Stretch triple straight stitch” Direct selection button “Blindhem stitch” Direct selection button “Bridging stitch”...
  • Page 7 If you have any further questions, that is no problem! Your PFAFF dealer will be at your service with any help or advice you need. So now you can get started! We wish you many...
  • Page 8 Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction Altering the stitch width/needle position Utility stitches (2048) Altering the pattern Utility stitches (2038) width/stitch length 3:2-3 Decorative stitches Bobbin thread monitor (model 2048) Altering the pattern 2. Preparations length/stitch density Balance Carrying case Info button/reverse sewing button Lid with stitch chart Sewing function buttons...

  • Page 9: Decorative Sewing

    Introduction 6. Maintenance General notes on buttonholes 3:17 Inserting the buttonhole guide 3:17 Changing the needle plate Attaching the buttonhole foot 3:17 Cleaning Fully automatic buttonhole 3:18 Changing the light bulb Semi-automatic buttonhole/ Sewing problems manual fi nish 3:18 and their solutions 6:2-3 Manual buttonhole 3:19...
  • Page 10 Introduction Utility stitches quilt expression™ 2048 Stitch No. Description Application Presser- foot Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 19 needle positions available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers. Stretch triple straight For reinforced seams such as trousers, under arm seams or decorative stitch topstitching.
  • Page 11 Introduction Utility stitches quilt expression 2048 Stitch No. Description Application Presser- foot Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem fi nishing on stretch fabric, for decorative elastic application and sewing with elastic thread in the bobbin.

  • Page 12: Utility Stitches Expression

    Introduction Utility stitches expression 2038 Stitch No. Description Application Presser- foot Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 19 needle positions available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers. Stretch triple straight For reinforced seams such as trousers, under arm seams or stitch decorative topstitching.
  • Page 13 Introduction Utility stitches expression 2038 Stitch No. Description Application Presser- foot Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching. Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem fi nishing on stretch fabric, for decorative elastic application and sewing with elastic thread in the bobbin.

  • Page 14: Darning Stitch

    Introduction Darning stitch 2048 Quilt stitches 2048 Alphabet 2048 A-Z, 0-9 Antique Quilt stitches 2048 Decorative stitches expression 2048...
  • Page 15 Introduction Quilt stitches 2038 Alphabet 2038 A-Z, 0-9 Decorative stitches expression 2038...
  • Page 17 Preparations 2. Preparations Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the carrying case. Open the folding lid (44) upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid.
  • Page 18 Preparations Operating Instructions Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket (11) of the sewing machine and the wall outlet. For the USA and Canada This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fi...
  • Page 19 Preparations Accessory tray Open the accessory tray by placing your left index fi nger on the ridged area on the left of the lid and open the lid upwards and towards you. Arranging the accessories The standard accessories are marked with numbers. Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of the accessory tray.
  • Page 20 Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Place an empty bobbin so that the pin of the bobbin winder snaps into the slot of the bobbin. The Pfaff logo is facing up. Push the bobbin to the right. Note: The bobbin can only be wound if it is moved fully to the right.
  • Page 21 Preparations Winding from the second spool pin Insert the second spool pin in the hole provided. Threading Thread as shown on page 2:4. Switch on the main switch Hold the end of the thread fi rmly and press the foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped automatically.
  • Page 22 Preparations Taking out the bobbin case Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine. Release the latch and take the empty bobbin out of the bobbin case. Thread tension To obtain a perfect seam appearance and durability make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted, i.e.
  • Page 23 Preparations Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo facing towards the bobbin case) in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the thread through slot A, then under tension spring B until it rests in the opening (see arrow).
  • Page 24 Preparations Threading the needle Switch off the main switch. Raise the presser foot lifter (51). Place the thread on the spool pin and fi t a spool cap of the right size. Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from the front.
  • Page 25 Integrated Needle threader In order to make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the Pfaff Integrated Needle threader. Lower the presser foot. Press the threader down with the handle. Threader hook F swivels through the needle eye. Place the thread over hook E and under the thread hook F and hold the end of the thread taut.
  • Page 26 Preparations Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (51). Drawing-up the bobbin thread Raise the presser foot. While holding the end of the needle thread, press the foot control so the needle moves down and up.
  • Page 27 Preparations Removing the presser foot Switch off the main switch. Press the front part of the presser foot upwards and at the same time the rear part downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder (30). Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (30), so that when the presser foot lifter (51) is lowered, the pins of the foot engage in the presser foot holder.
  • Page 28 Preparations Winding a bobbin through the needle It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is fully threaded. Raise the presser foot lifter (51) to the top position. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and upward through the right-hand threader slot (34).
  • Page 29 Preparations Changing the needle Switch off the main switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Loosen the needle screw (52) and pull the needle out downwards. To insert: The fl at side A of the needle must face to the rear.
  • Page 30 Preparations The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely Pfaff provides the ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is fed precisely. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of the seam.
  • Page 31 Preparations Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be cleaned, the feed dog has to be lowered. Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dog. Push slide A to the left.
  • Page 32 Preparations Altering stitches Adjust the length, width, balance, density or needle position of stitches by touching the appropriate -/+ buttons to the right of the window. Each change is visible in the window. If you tap on your foot control while sewing, the needle can be raised or lowered.
  • Page 33 Sewing 3. Sewing Adjusting the contrast on the expression window The contrast setting in the window may be changed for different lighting situations. This setting can be readjusted with the contrast control (54). Stitch selection There are three ways of selecting your desired stitch: 1.
  • Page 34 Sewing Altering the stitch width The selected stitch can be sewn in various widths, e.g. zigzag stitch No. 4. Altering the needle position Straight stitch No. 1, stitch No. 2 and stitch No. 10 can be sewn in any of 19 different needle positions. Press -/+ button A to move the needle to left or right of center.
  • Page 35 Sewing Altering the pattern length The pattern length of decorative stitches can be altered using -/+ button B. On satin stitches the density will not be changed. Altering the stitch density The stitch density of various stitches (buttonholes, satin stitches, etc.) can be changed.
  • Page 36 Sewing Info button Touch the info button to receive information about the selected stitch. Info menu The info menu gives you the following information: needle size/type recommendation, needle thread tension setting, to engage or disengage the IDT, lower the feed dogs, page number of the info menu.
  • Page 37 Sewing Sewing function buttons There are four sewing function buttons below the expression window. With these buttons you can choose between “tie-off” at the beginning and/or the end of a stitch, set “needle up/down”, “sew slow” and “pattern mirror”. Tie-off button (36) When you press this button before starting to sew, the symbol appears in the window.
  • Page 38 Sewing “Lock” button: (39) You can safeguard your sewing machine against the unintentional selection of another sewing program or another pattern sequence by means of the “lock” button. Switching on the “lock” button: Press the button until the locking symbol appears in the window.
  • Page 39 Sewing Reduce the pattern width until the warning symbol disappears. The stitch may now be sewn with a twin needle of 2.0 mm or less. Formation of the stitches The stitch formation varies. Some patterns are formed from the left, so only the right side of the stitch changes when the width is adjusted.

  • Page 40: Stitch Sequences

    Sewing Stitch sequences Your expression offers you the possibility of storing stitch and word sequences in the memories of the machine. The stitch sequences remain in the memory until you overwrite or delete The quilt expression 2048 has 6 m-memories, the expression 2038 has 3 m-memories.
  • Page 41 Sewing The symbol appears in the window. Select the stitch using the direct selection buttons (15-26), or scroll to the desired stitch or letter with the selection wheel. Store the stitches by pressing the m+ button (14). Once you have entered the stitch sequence, you can start to sew immediately.
  • Page 42 Sewing Inserting a pattern at the beginning of the stitch sequence If you wish to insert a stitch at the beginning of a sequence, scroll to the left using the cursor button. Once the cursor is positioned at the beginning of the sequence, the symbol for the beginning of the sequence appears in the window.
  • Page 43 Sewing "Pattern start" function If you have interrupted the sewing operation and would like to start the stitch sequence again, position the cursor as far to the left as possible, until the symbol appears in the window. Then press the cl/pattern start button (9). Straight stitch –...
  • Page 44 Sewing Topstitching The straight stitch can be sewn in 19 different needle positions allowing you to guide the fabric edge along the presser foot for top stitching. The distance between the rows of topstitching can be determined by the needle positions. You can also space your rows of topstitching by the width of the presser foot.

  • Page 45: Overlock Stitches

    Sewing Overlock stitches For elastic, knits, woven and stretch fabrics, the 2038 and 2048 provides a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches can stretch and are more durable than standard stitches.

  • Page 46: Free Motion Sewing

    Sewing Automatic darning – 28 (Model 2048) Stitch 28 is for strengthening damaged areas of fabric and repairing tears. • Stitch over the damaged area at the required length. • Press the reverse button; the machine fi nishes sewing the darning program and the darning length is saved.
  • Page 47 Sewing Gathering with straight stitch – 1 A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or three rows of gathering stitches. • Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower needle thread tension to 3.
  • Page 48 Sewing Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 – 1 Use the rolled hemmer to fi nish the edges of blouses, scarves, or ruffl es without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and durable edge fi...
  • Page 49 Sewing Buttonholes Your expression has the perfect buttonhole for every fabric and garment. Whether you wish to sew buttonholes on jackets, pants (trousers), blouses or stretch fabrics, 5 different buttonholes (4 on the model 2038) give your garments the professional touch.
  • Page 50 Sewing Fully automatic buttonhole Select the desired buttonhole (e.g. No. 9). Adjust the size of the buttonhole by using the -/+ button B. You can also adjust the buttonhole width (-/+ button A), the buttonhole density (-/+ button C) or the buttonhole balance (-/+ button C). Alter between density and balance by pressing "tie off"-button 36.
  • Page 51 Sewing Manual buttonhole If the buttonhole sensormatic guide has not been inserted the buttonhole can be fi nished manually. First touch the reverse button. The word “man” appears in the expression window. Sew the forward buttonhole seam and press the reverse button when you have reached the correct buttonhole size.
  • Page 52 Sewing Buttonhole with gimp thread Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads are more durable and will not stretch. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread approximately the same color as the sewing thread to stitch over. Place the center of a length of gimp thread over the metal bar extending from the center, back of the buttonhole foot.

  • Page 53: Buttonhole Tips

    Sewing Sewing on buttons – 0 With Button sewing program 0 you can easily sew on two and four-hole buttons. • Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. (Make sure the IDT is disengaged.) • Mark the button position on your fabric. Place the button on the marked fabric.
  • Page 54 In traditional quilts these three layers of material are then sewn together by hand with small stitches. However, it is quicker and more practical with your Pfaff expression, e.g. with stitch 30 (26/2038) using monofi lament thread on top and regular or decorative thread in the bobbin.
  • Page 55 Beutiful Crazy Patch quilting was originally sewn by hand. This hand stitched look can be accomplished faster and easier with the Pfaff Antique quilt stitches. • Use invisible (monofi lament) thread in the needle. Use a contrast or matching polyester or cotton thread in the bobbin.
  • Page 56 Quilting Quilt Appliques Appliques add that special touch for your quilt. There are many different ways of applying appliques to a quilt. One way is to add the applique to the block before the quilt is put together. Set your quilt expression with stitch 3, stitch length 0.5, stitch width 4-6 mm, presser foot 2A.
  • Page 57 Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques 5. Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques General notes on decorative sewing To enhance your own home textiles or garments your expression offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches. Create a greater variety of embellishments by combining different patterns, colors and sizes. Use specialty decorative threads to enhance the lovely stitching.
  • Page 58 Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Free-motion monograms Use stitch 3 (adjust stitch width and stitch length) to create wonderful monogram initials of your own design. Transfer the initials with a fabric marker to the area to be embroidered. Attach the darning foot and bring it into the darning position. Lower the feed dog.
  • Page 59 Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques When you start to sew again, the machine will automatically make a taper at 45°. The present sewing operation is indicated in the window. • To start the pattern without a taper, press the tie-off button (36) twice before starting to sew. Use -/+ button A to change the width of the satin stitch before sewing.
  • Page 60 Decorative sewing/Specialty techniques Hemstitching This is a technique everyone recognizes – but was previously only embroidered by hand! With your expression you can produce hemstitching much quicker and easier. Special hemstitches No. 55, 56, 57 and 58 (2048) and 34, 35, 36 and 37 (2038) are built into your machine.
  • Page 61 Remove the bulb changer from the bulb, the bulb is held fi rmly. Important: The maximum wattage of the bulb is 5 watts. Bulbs can be purchased from your PFAFF dealer .

  • Page 62: Sewing Problems And Their Solutions

    Maintenance Sewing problems and their solutions Problem/Cause Remedy The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the back. Wrong needle is in use. Use needle system 130/705 H. Needle is bent or blunt. Insert a new needle.
  • Page 63 Maintenance Problem/Cause Remedy The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush. rows. Feed dog is lowered. Push slide A to the right or slide B to the left. Slide A is at the left or slide B is at the right (see page 2:15) Push slide A to the right or slide B to the left.
  • Page 64 Maintenance Index of headings Darning 3:14 Decorative stitches 1:12 Adjusting the contrast Deleting a stitch sequence 3:10 in the expression window Deleting all M-memories 3:10 Altering pattern width/length for Deleting from the stitch sequence combined borders Drawing up the bobbin thread 2:10 Altering stitches 2:16...
  • Page 65 Maintenance Manual buttonhole 3:19 Utility stitches (2038) 1:10 Utility stitches (2048) Non-elastic/elastic stitches 3:11-12 Voltage switch Opening an m-memory Overlock stitches 3:13 Winding a bobbin through the needle 2:12 Piecing the quilt top Presser foot lifter 2:10 Quilt Appliques Removable accessory tray Semi-automatic buttonhole/ manual fi...

  • Page 66: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimensions (w x h x d) 408 x 290 x 187 mm Weight 8.3 kg Nominal voltage (reversible) 220 - 240 V / 120 V Power consumption 75 W Sewing lamp 12 V / max. 5 W Sewing speed max.

  • Page 67: Intellectual Property

    Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. Intellectual property PFAFF and expression are registered trademarks or trademarks of VSM Group AB.
  • Page 68 VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna • SWEDEN www.pfaff.com...

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