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  • Page 1 1529 ClassicStyle home O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l...

  • Page 2: Machine Overview

    Machine Overview Connection socket “foot control with main cord” Main switch Handwheel release disk Handwheel Bobbin winder Lid with stitches Extra spool holder Spool holder with spool cap Take-up lever Needle thread tension dial Threading slots Thread cutter Presser foot holder with presser foot Removable accessory tray Base plate...
  • Page 3 3 Blindhem/Overlock Foot with IDT (normal accessories) Part No. 820256-096 (pictured) For more information about accessories, (select 1546 and 1536) please contact your PFAFF dealer. Part No. 820264-096 0 Standard Presser Foot with IDT (select 1526) Part No. 820250-096 (pictured)
  • Page 4 1529 ClassicStyle home Enjoy the creativity of home style sewing! Congratulations! You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing machine with great features to create textiles and accessories for your home. To learn about your 1 5 2 9 , follow the...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    This houshold 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Contents Introduction 2. Utility stitches and practical sewing Standard accessories Sewing chart Stitch table General sewing aids Non-elastic stitches 1. Operate your Pfaff select Elastic stitches Electrical connection Overlock stitches Removable accessory tray Covering stitches 2:10 Bobbins Buttonhole 2:12...
  • Page 7 Introduction 3. Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Sewing table for decorative sewing Decorative stitches Monograms Embroidering with the dense zigzag stitch/Tapering Appliqué Richelieu Eyelet embroidery Patchwork quilt Hemstitching 3:10 4. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Cleaning Replacing the sewing lamp Trouble-shooting Index...
  • Page 8 Introduction Presser feet (normal accessories) For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer. 0 Standard Presser Foot with IDT Part No. 820250-096 (pictured) (select 1546 and 1536) Part No. 820258-096 (select 1526) 1 Fancy Stitch Foot, with IDT Part No.

  • Page 9: Buttonhole Foot

    Introduction 5 Buttonhole Foot Part No. 820295-096 6 Darning Foot Part No. 820243-096 (select 1546) 7 Rolled Hem Foot, 3 mm Part No. 820249-096 (select 1546) 8 Edge Guide/Quilting Guide Part No. 820251-096 1 Felt pad 6 Seam ripper Part No.99-053-016-91 Part No.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) select 1546 select 1536 & select 1526 Stitch Description Application 1546 1536/1526 A/B/C Buttonhole Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linens Blind stitch with zigzag For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/ (elastic) overcasting. Especially for stretch material –...
  • Page 11 Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1546 select 1536 & select 1526 Stitch Description Application 1546 1536/1526 Peacock’s eye stitch Elastic closing and serging seam. The material must be turned by 180 degrees – Cover stitch For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g.
  • Page 12 VIII Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1546 Stitch Description Application 1546 Dutch stitch, narrow A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles Dutch stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles Border stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for traditional embroidery Weaving stitch An ornamental stitch, e.g.

  • Page 13: Operate Your Pfaff Select

    1. Operate your Pfaff select...
  • Page 14 1:2 Operate your Pfaff select Carrying-case Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in the front pocket of te carrying case. Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover.

  • Page 15: Removable Accessory Tray 1:3

    Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is also used as an extended work support. Model 1546, has a special removable accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Sort...

  • Page 16: Bobbins

    Switch off the main switch (2) Place the empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder (5) 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 when it...
  • Page 17 Operate your Pfaff select Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the spool holder (8). To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, t a spool cap...
  • Page 18 Operate your Pfaff select Winding from the second spool holder Push the second spool holder (7) into its hole and place a spool of thread with the corresponding spool cap on it. Threading Place the thread into guide A and pull it through opening B to the right under hook C.
  • Page 19 Operate your Pfaff select Winding through the needle Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you can still wind the bobbin. Raise presser foot lifter (19). Pass the needle thread through the presser foot and downwards; then through the right threading slot (11) and upwards.

  • Page 20: Bobbin Case

    1:8 Operate your Pfaff select Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Switch off the main switch. Hold the side of the bobbin case/hook cover and open it towards you. Removing the bobbin case Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out the bobbin case. Release the lever and...
  • Page 21 Operate your Pfaff select Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo facing towards the bobbin case) into the bobbin case. In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under the tension plate B until it rests in the opening (see arrow).

  • Page 22: Threading The Needle 1:10

    1:10 Operate your Pfaff select Threading the needle thread Switch off the main switch Raise the presser foot lifter (19) and turn the handwheel until the take-up lever (9) has moved to the top. Place the thread on the spool holder (8) and t the corresponding spool cap.

  • Page 23: Needle Threader 1:11

    Operate your Pfaff select 1:11 Needle threader (Model 1546) To make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the PFAFF needle threader (13). Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the needle is at its highest position. Place the needle thread under hook A and hold it taut.
  • Page 24 1:12 Operate your Pfaff select Drawing up the bobbin thread Turn off the main switch. Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is in the highest position and the bobbin thread has formed a loop.

  • Page 25: Presser Foot Lifter 1:13

    Operate your Pfaff select 1:13 Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (19). Removing the presser foot Turn off the main switch. Position the needle at its highest point. Press the presser foot upwards at the...
  • Page 26 1:14 Operate your Pfaff select The Integrated dual feed/IDT System (Models 1536 and 1546) PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing dif cult materials: the integrated dual feed. This system feeds the material from the top and bottom simultaneously as is done in industrial sewing machines.

  • Page 27: Changing The Needle 1:15

    Operate your Pfaff select 1:15 Changing the needle Switch off the main switch. To remove: Lower the presser foot and move the needle to its highest point. Now loosen the needle screw (18) and pull the needle down. To insert: The at side A of the needle must face to the rear.

  • Page 28: Stitch Width Dial 1:16

    1:16 Operate your Pfaff select Stitch width dial The stitch width can be adjusted with this dial (27). When selecting the width, the needle must not be in the material. Basic setting: Turn the stitch width knob (27) to the symbol (maximum stitch width).

  • Page 29: Reverse Sewing 1:17

    Operate your Pfaff select 1:17 Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button (20) is pressed. Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking on the button to the required length.

  • Page 30: Stitch Length Dial

    1:18 Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, Easy Select System – select 1546 Utility stitches Each stitch has been given a letter that you can nd on the push button controls. By pressing the correct button, the stitch is selected and the machine is ready to sew.
  • Page 31 Operate your Pfaff select 1:19 Stitch selection, stitch dial – select 1536, 1526 Utility stitches Each stitch is identi ed by a letter. The stitches and their corresponding letters are shown on the inside of the lid, a chart is also found in the Introduction chapter.
  • Page 32 1:20 Operate your Pfaff select 1:20...

  • Page 33: Utility Stitches

    2. Utility stitches and practical sewing...

  • Page 34: Sewing Chart

    2:2 Utility stitches and practical sewing Explanation of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. These charts also provide you with instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the needle thread tension and whether Stitch number to use IDT or not.
  • Page 35 Utility stitches and practical sewing Needle thread tension To get perfect sewing results, the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be perfectly tuned to each other. The normal Perfect tension setting for utility stitches is in the range of 4-5. Check the tension with a wide zigzag stitch.
  • Page 36 Utility stitches and practical sewing Straight stitch Zigzag stitch Stitch G/E is the basic straight stitch. The In addition to overlock stitching, zigzag stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. stitch G, stitch width 5 , is also suitable for overcasting various materials.
  • Page 37 Utility stitches and practical sewing Remember! When blindhem stitching, if you select a needle position other than right, stitch width other than 5, make sure the needle does not strike the bar of presser - /H foot 3. - /H If the stitches are visible on the right side, Blindhem stitch (Model 1546) adjust edge guide B by turning adjusting...
  • Page 38 2:6 Utility stitches and practical sewing Stretch triple zigzag stitch The stretch triple zigzag stitch is a highly elastic and decorative seam which is very suitable for hems on T-shirts and underwear. • Serge the edge of the hem. • Fold the hem inwards at the required width.
  • Page 39 Utility stitches and practical sewing Elastic stitch Because of its high elasticity, this stitch can be used for sewing elastic on swimwear, skirts or lingerie. • Mark elastic and fabric in quarters. • Pin elastic to fabric at quarter markings. •...

  • Page 40: Overlock Stitches

    2:8 Utility stitches and practical sewing What is an overlock stitch? For stretch fabrics, the select models offer overlock stitches which sew two fabric layers together and overcast simultaneously. They are more elastic than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn. Tip: We recommend using blindhem stitch foot No.
  • Page 41 Utility stitches and practical sewing Closed overlock stitch The closed overlock stitch is perfect for sewing jersey knits. You can also sew sleeve cuffs and knit collars which are well-sewn and long-lasting. TIP: Ensure that the sleeve cuff is stretched while it is being sewn.

  • Page 42: Covering Stitches

    2:10 Utility stitches and practical sewing What is a covering stitch? You can use the following stitches for sewing a at covering seam. This produces a ” atlock effect” with a professional look on collar plackets or raglan seams. The covering stitches are only available on select 1546.
  • Page 43 Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:11 Fancy elastic stitch (Model 1546) The fancy elastic stitch is very useful for fabrics that require a at seam, e.g. terry cloth and eece. • Place the two fabric edges so that they overlap by about 2 cm and overstitch each edge with fancy elastic stitch.

  • Page 44: Buttonhole

    2:12 Utility stitches and practical sewing Buttonholes Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all the models with push button controls since the fabric does not have to be turned. Buttonholes are generally sewn onto a piece of doubled fabric. However, for some fabrics, e.g.
  • Page 45 Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:13 Standard buttonhole with gimp thread To sew especially durable buttonholes, on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we – – – recommend using a gimp thread. On knits the gimp thread is particularly important to prevent the buttonhole from stretching.
  • Page 46 2:14 Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing on buttons With zigzag stitch G/E (stitch width 4 mm) you can sew on two and four hole buttons. • Remove the sewing foot and lower the feed dog. • Turn the handwheel towards you and move the button so that the needle enters the left hole in the button.

  • Page 47: Hemming With The Twin Needle 2:15

    Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:15 Hemming with the twin needle Smocking effect with elastic threads Use the twin needle to make beatiful Fine, light fabrics such as Bastiste, rayon topstitch seams. and silk are particularly suitable for beautiful smocking work. For smocking Using the twin needle you can add a work with the elastic thread, you should professional touch to hems on stretch...

  • Page 48: Gathering

    2:16 Utility stitches and practical sewing Gathering with the straight stitch Using a straight stitch, you can gather sleeves, skirts and valances with a stitch length of 6 mm. To ensure consistent gathering you should sew two or three rows of gathering. •...

  • Page 49: Darning

    Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:17 – – Optional – Optional Darning with the straight stitch Insert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing foot holder.
  • Page 50 2:18 Utility stitches and practical sewing Darning with the elastic stitch Darn with the elastic stitch for repairing damaged areas. • Sew over the damaged area in rows until it is well covered. Take care to ensure that the rows overlap. 0,2-1,5 0,2-1,5 0,2-1,5...

  • Page 51: Sewing On Zippers 2:19

    Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:19 Sewing on zippers There are various methods of sewing on zippers. For skirts, we recommend the fully concealed zipper, for men’s and ladies’ trousers the semi concealed zipper. Various zippers are available. We recommend using a metal zipper for strong fabrics such as denim.
  • Page 52 2:20 Utility stitches and practical sewing Fully concealed, sew-in zipper • Insert the zipper foot on the right side. • Baste in the zipper and lay it underneath the presser foot so that the teeth of the zipper run alongside the foot. •...
  • Page 53 Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:21 The trouser zipper • Iron the seam allowances, taking care to ensure that the underlap extends by about 4 mm. • Baste the zipper under the underlap so that the teeth are visible. • Insert the zipper foot on the right side and move the needle to the right needle position •...

  • Page 54: Stabilizing Edges 2:22

    2:22 Utility stitches and practical sewing Stabilizing edges With the hemmer foot you can hem blouses, silk scarves and valances with ease, without having to pre-iron the fabric edges. The hemming prevents the edges from fraying and a clean, durable edge is the result.
  • Page 55 Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:23 Inserting lace You can achieve a beautiful effect by inserting lace, e.g. on babywear and children’s clothing. • First the lace is basted onto the right side of the fabric. • Sew on both sides of the lace at a narrow margin.

  • Page 56: Shell Edging 2:24

    2:24 Utility stitches and practical sewing Shell-edging Shell-edging is attractive on thin, soft fabrics such as silk and Bastiste. It is often used as a decorative edging on lingerie. The higher the needle thread tension, the deeper the shell edge scallop. •...
  • Page 57 3. Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques...

  • Page 58: Sewing

    For decorative stitches we recommend 0,5-1 using special embroidery threads which 0,5-1 are available from your Pfaff dealer. Use Stitch number stabilizer under the fabric. This prevents the fabric from pulling. Use a magic pen or marking chalk to mark a line for your Stitch width in mm rst row of stitching.
  • Page 59 You can purchase it in a great variety of shades from your PFAFF • Place appropriate stabilizer under the dealer. fabric. • Place appropriate stabilizer under the •...

  • Page 60: Monograms

    3:4 Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Monograms You can embroider initials of your own Embroidering block letters is somewhat design using the darning foot and stitch G easier. Here the feed dog is not dropped (1546), E (1536/1526), stitch width 2.5-5 . which means that free sewing is no longer necessary.
  • Page 61 Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Embroidering with a dense zigzag Uneven embroidering stitch/Tapering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. Tapering is easy with your select sewing • Set needle thread tension to machine. By adjusting the width of “buttonhole”, select zigzag stitch G this dense zigzag stitch you can create (1546), E (1536/1526), set stitch length to interesting embroidery.
  • Page 62 3:6 Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Floral embroidery Embroidering corners For this ower arrangement, only a dense By changing the stitch width during zigzag stitch was used in combination sewing of dense zigzag stitches you can with the variable stitch width and the embroider corners with 45 degree angles.

  • Page 63: Appliqué

    Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative buttonhole Appliqué This buttonhole is a beautiful alternative Appliqués are quickly made and always to the traditional buttonhole (see page produce a beautiful fancy effect. By using 2:12-2:13). Since you determine the width different fabrics and patterns you can sew of the buttonhole seam, the buttonhole many different variations.

  • Page 64: Richelieu

    3:8 Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Eyelet embroidery Richelieu Traditional eyelet embroidery which This artistic form of eyelet and insert previously had to be made laboriously embroidery is easy to sew with your by hand can now be made quite easily sewing machine.

  • Page 65: Patchwork Quilt

    • Use your Pfaff select model to sew all A patchwork quilt consists of three layers together. Work from the inside of layers of fabric, two layers of fabric with the quilt out.

  • Page 66: Hemstitching

    3:10 Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Hemstitch seam The hemstitch seam is an embroidery technique and can be used to secure edges on table linen as well as for decoration on clothing. For hemstitching you will require a wing needle and natural ber, woven fabric that you can easily pull single threads.
  • Page 67 4. Maintenance and trouble-shooting...

  • Page 68: Changing The Needle Plate

    4:2 Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. It is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it will reward you with a longer service life. The more often you use the machine, the more care it needs.
  • Page 69 Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the sewing bulb Switch off the main switch • Disconnect the mains plug and the foot control plug from the machine. • Take off the removable accessory tray (15). The sewing bulb is located inside the left side of the sewing machine Removal: •...

  • Page 70: Trouble-Shooting

    4:4 Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. Push needle fully upwards, at side facing the back. The wrong needle is inserted Use a needle system 130/705 H. Needle is bent or blunt. Insert a new needle.
  • Page 71 Maintenance and trouble-shooting Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed Remove needle plate, remove lint with dog teeth rows brush. Feed dog is lowered, slide A (see page Push slide B (see page 1:15) to left. 1:15) at right.

  • Page 72: Index

    4:6 Maintenance and trouble-shooting Index Accessories Feather stitch 2:10 Accessory tray Free arm Appliqué Gathering with elastic thread 2:16 Blindhem stitch Gathering with the straight stitch 2:16 Bobbin case 1:8-9 General information on sewing Buttonholes 2:13, 3:7 Handwheel release disk Changing the needle plate Hemming with the twin needle 2:15...
  • Page 73 Maintenance and trouble-shooting Smocking 2:15 Stabilizing edges 2:22 Patchwork quilt Standard buttonhole 2:13 Pennant stitch 2:11 Standard buttonhole with gimp Placing sewing thread on thread 2:13 spool holder Stitch density 1:17 Practical sewing 2:1-24 Stitch length adjustment dial 1:17 Presser foot lifter 1:13 Stitch selection dial 1:19...
  • Page 74 4:8 Maintenance and trouble-shooting...
  • Page 75 We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the ass ort ment of accessories without prior notice, or make modi cations to the performance or design. Such modi cations, however, will always be to the bene t of the user and the product. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
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