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  • Page 1 Owner’s manual...

  • 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.
  • Page 3 Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized PFAFF® dealers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Machine overview Front side ..............1:8 Start view Rear side ............... 1:9 Main parts Top parts ............... 1:9 Task bar ................. 3:2 Accessory tray .............. 1:9 Option bar ..............3:3 Parts of the embroidery unit ........1:10...
  • Page 5 Sewing mode Sequencing Sewing mode - overview Sequencing - overview Select a stitch Open and exit sequencing Sewing recommendations Create a sequence Sequence commands ........... 5:4 Machine settings Horizontal preview ............. 5:5 Raise and lower the presser foot Directional stitches ............5:5 Stitch settings Zoom to all ..............
  • Page 6 Embroidery preparations Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery unit overview To enter Embroidery stitch-out Embroidery hoop overview Embroidery stitch-out - overview Built-in designs Crosshair creative sensation™ Embroidery collection Color list Connect the embroidery unit Zoom Remove the embroidery unit Embroidery information Attaching the Dynamic spring foot Current stitch Go to stitch ..............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 8: Machine Overview

    17. Button ruler 25. Bobbin cover 10. Presser foot up and extra lift 18. Handwheel toggle 26. Needle plate 19. PFAFF® creative™ Color 11. Presser foot down and pivot Touch Screen 27. Presser foot toggle 20. Built-in USB ports 28. Presser foot bar and presser 12.

  • Page 9: Rear Side

    Rear side 32. Handle 33. IDT™ system 34. Embroidery unit connection socket Top parts 35. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 35 36 37 40 41 36. Bobbin winder thread guide 37. Thread guide 38. Bobbin thread guides 39. Bobbin winder lever 40.

  • Page 10: Included Accessories

    Included accessories Accessories 55. Stylus 56. Thread net (2) 57. Edge guide 58. Felt pad (2) 59. USB Embroidery stick 60. Screwdriver 61. Seam ripper 62. Brush 63. Spool cap, large (2) 64. Spool cap, medium 65. Spool cap, small 66.
  • Page 11 2A - Fancy stitch foot When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.0mm stitch length, use this foot. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed to ow smoothly over the stitches. 3 - Blindhem foot with IDT™...

  • Page 12: Stitch Overview

    Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name Description For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions. 1.1.1 Straight stitch Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1. Stretch triple straight 1.1.2 Reinforced seam. Topstitching. stitch 1.1.3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse with strong tie-off.
  • Page 13 1.2.2 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step. 1.2.3 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.4 Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.5 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.6 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
  • Page 14 Eyelet buttonhole with 1.3.7 Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. lengthwise tack 1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. Decorative buttonhole 1.3.9 Decorative buttonhole. with triangle tack 1.3.10 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics. 1.3.11 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.
  • Page 15 Programmable 1.5.2 reinforced darning Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric. stitch 1.5.3 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets. 1.5.4 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. 1.5.5 Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. 1.5.6 Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets. 1.5.7 Decorative tack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.

  • Page 16: Decorative Stitches

    Decorative stitches 2.1 Quilt stitches - Handlook stitches 2.2 Quilt stitches - Antique quilt stitches 2.3 Quilt stitches - Stippling stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches - Crazy patch stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 1:16...
  • Page 17 3.2 Needle art stitches - Hemstitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.4 Needle art stitches - Smocking stitches 4.1 Decorative stitches - Scallop edges 4.2 Decorative stitches - Satin stitches 1:17...
  • Page 18 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and owers 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and owers 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 1:18...
  • Page 19 4.6 Decorative stitches - Bows and hearts 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 5.1 Maxi stitches - Scallop and satin stitches 1:19...
  • Page 20 5.2 Maxi stitches - Leaves and owers 5.3 Maxi stitches - Art stitches 5.4 Maxi stitches - Fun stitches 5.5 Maxi stitches - Stippling stitches 5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram) 5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram) 1:20...
  • Page 21 5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram) 5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram) 6.1 Sewing techniques - Optional feet stitches 6.2 Sewing techniques - Handlook quilt stitches 6.3 Sewing techniques - Four direction stitches 6.4 Sewing techniques - Stacking stitches 1:21...

  • Page 22: Alphabets

    6.4 Sewing techniques - Stacking stitches Alphabets Block Comic Cyrillic Grand Outline Script 1:22...

  • Page 23: Preparations

    Preparations...

  • Page 24: Unpacking 2:2

    Unpacking Place the box on a steady, at surface. Lift the machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside.

  • Page 25: Custom Led Lights

    Custom LED lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminates shadows. You can adjust the intensity and color temperature of the light in the Settings menu, see chapter 3. Free arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Threading The Machine

    Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. Place the thread on the spool pin and t a spool cap of the right size. Pull the thread into the thread guide by pulling it from the front to the back (A).

  • Page 28: Thread Sensor

    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 the up position. Place the thread on the spool pin and t a spool cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary spool pin.

  • Page 29: Bobbin Winding

    Winding from horizontal position Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool.

  • Page 30: Inserting The Bobbin

    Winding while embroidering or sewing Swing the auxiliary spool pin up. Place an appropriate spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin. The needle thread (blue) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B).

  • Page 31: Idt™ System (Integrated Dual Feed)

    IDT™ system (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative sensation™ sewing and embroidery 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 32: Needles 2:10

    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 (A) Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes.

  • Page 33: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing the presser foot Remove presser foot Press the presser foot downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder. Attach presser foot Line up the pins on the foot with the gap underneath the presser foot holder. Press upwards until the foot snaps into place.

  • Page 34: Usb Ports

    USB ports Your machine has two USB ports – one to connect the sewing machine to your computer, and one to connect either your USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. USB embroidery stick Delivered with your machine is a USB embroidery stick.

  • Page 35: 5D™ Embroidery Software

    This is required to use the Send To features in any 5D™ Embroidery System module, and Send Multiple in 5D™ Organizer. 5D™ QuickFont Create font les (.vf3) for your PFAFF® creative sensation™ embroidery machine from most TrueType® or OpenType® fonts on your computer. 5D™ Organizer Find your designs and pictures easily.

  • Page 36: How To Launch The Programs

    Embroidery System software CD in your How to update your machine computer. Be sure to consult the web site at www.pfaff.com The Found New Hardware wizard will appear. and/or your local authorized PFAFF® dealer Select ’No, not at this time’ on the rst page, for updates and upgrades for your machine and then click Next.

  • Page 37: Soft Touch Buttons And Indicators

    Soft Touch Buttons and indicators Reverse button (A) Start/stop (F) For permanent reverse, press the button once before Press this button to start or stop the machine starting to sew. The reverse indicator (B) will be lit without using the foot control. Press the button once and the machine sews in reverse until you press to start and press it again to stop.
  • Page 38 Stitch restart (I) When having stopped sewing in the middle of a stitch, press restart to start sewing at the beginning of the stitch again without having to reset any special settings you have made. If pressing the stitch restart button while sewing, the stitch will be nished and the machine will then stop.
  • Page 39 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen...

  • Page 40: Task Bar

    PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Your machine features the PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen. This technology provides great resolution and color. The screen is very easy to work with - just touch it with your stylus or your nger tip to make your choices. The task bar at the bottom of the screen includes the main functions and help.

  • Page 41: Option Bar

    Option bar (B) The option bar contains different options in sewing mode, Embroidery edit and Embroidery stitch- out. Read more about the options for each mode in chapters 4, 7 and 8. Common icons There are some icons and functions that are frequently used on the screen.

  • Page 42: Selection Menu

    Selection menu The selection menu contains a selection bar at the bottom with icons for stitches, fonts, designs and Files & Folders. Read more about Files & Folders in chapter 10. Select one of the icons in the selection bar to access the menus.
  • Page 43 Personal menu To nd your personal saved stitches, open personal menu (2g). Each subcategory in the personal menu has 48 positions to save your own stitches or sequences. Scroll through the stitches in the selected subcategory using the scroll arrows. Select a stitch by touching it.
  • Page 44 Selecting a design Your machine has four tabs with designs: Personal designs, machine designs, mini designs and quilt designs. Read more about the different design tabs in chapter 8. Touch a tab to display the contents. Select an embroidery design by touching it. Use the scroll bar to browse through additional designs.

  • Page 45: Embroidery Text Editor

    Embroidery text editor Used to create or adjust embroidery font text. To open, select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also select an existing text in Embroidery edit and then touch sequencing/ embroidery text editor on the option bar. Read more about Embroidery text editor in chapter Embroidery stitch-out To embroider your design, change from Embroidery...

  • Page 46: Stitch Creator

    Sequencing With sequencing you can combine various stitches and adjust them. You can use built-in stitches, load stitches from external devices or use stitches you have created. You can program tie-offs, stops and thread snips into your sequence. Connection stitches can be inserted to create endless variations. Read more about sequencing in chapter 5.

  • Page 47: Settings Menu

    Settings menu In the Settings menu, you can change default settings and make manual adjustments to the machine settings (A), screen and light settings (B) and sound settings (C). Touch the icons to activate a function or open a list of choices.
  • Page 48 Stitch width safety Select this function when using a straight stitch presser foot to lock the needle in center position for all stitches, preventing damage to the needle and/or presser foot. This function is automatically selected, and cannot be deselected, when the straight stitch needle plate is attached.
  • Page 49 Timer Displays the total sewing and embroidery time of your machine. Touch the icon to reset the timer. Automatic presser foot lift When selected, the automatic presser foot lift is activated. The presser foot will raise to pivot height for example when stopping with the needle in the down position.
  • Page 50 Once you have increased or decreased the value in the Settings menu, the thread tension control icon or thread metering control icon will change to red. Note: Contact you authorized PFAFF® dealer if you experience thread tension/thread metering problems that cannot be helped with the Thread tension/thread metering compensation.
  • Page 51 Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery is active by default when you turn on the machine. The Dynamic spring foot 6D is always recommended for embroidery. If another type of foot is used, e.g., presser foot 6A, deactivate Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery.
  • Page 52 When touching the icons on the screen, the screen might need a calibration to adjust to your touch. Touch the calibrate icon to open a special view for PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen calibration. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate. Alert light When activated, you will get a ashing light at some warning pop-ups.

  • Page 53: Sound Settings

    Sound settings (C) You can change the sound settings on your machine for different situations. First select from the list which sound event you want to change. Then, select the sound you want to play by checking one of the boxes.
  • Page 54 Info menu Use the info system to easily get help topics and information. The Info menu is a built-in shortened version of the Owner’s manual. When you touch the info menu icon on the task bar, you have four options to select from - category (A), index (B), personal info (C) and text (D).

  • Page 55: Sewing Mode

    Sewing mode...

  • Page 56: Sewing Mode - Overview

    Sewing mode In sewing mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. Use Stitch Creator and sequencing to create your own stitches and sequences. The selected stitch is shown in actual size in the stitch eld. Recommendations and machine settings are shown at the top of the screen. Sewing mode - overview Sewing recommendations Machine settings...

  • Page 57: Select A Stitch

    Select a stitch To select a stitch, touch the actual stitch in the stitch selection area (3). You can scroll through the list of stitches by touching the arrows at the bottom of the stitch selection area (4). The number of the actual subcategory is shown in the lower right corner (A).

  • Page 58: Stitch Settings

    Stitch settings Your machine will set the best settings for each selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. The setting changes only affect the selected stitch. Your changed settings will be reset to default when selecting another stitch.

  • Page 59: Stitch Density

    Stitch density (13) Stitch Stitch The stitch density control adjusts the density (the density + density - closeness of the satin stitches that make up the entire stitch). The density does not affect the actual length of the entire stitch. Touch + to decrease the density.

  • Page 60: Buttonhole Slit Length

    Buttonhole slit length (27) Set the buttonhole slit length by using + to increase and - to decrease when sewing a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. Button stitch repetition (28) Touch + to increase and - to decrease the number of stitch repetitions to be sewn, when sewing on a button.

  • Page 61: Thread Metering

    Thread metering (14)/ Thread tension (29) The ActivStitch™ Technology feature controls the needle thread in two ways: thread tension and thread metering. The ActivStitch™ Technology feature improves the correct balance between needle thread and bobbin thread. It will automatically use thread metering when possible, to get the best result.

  • Page 62: Free-Motion Options

    Note: Optional spring feet can be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Do not use a spring foot if Sensormatic free-motion is activated, since the needle might damage the presser foot.

  • Page 63: Save Options 15

    Sensormatic free-motion (16c) Activate to set the machine in Sensormatic free- motion mode for presser foot 6A. When sewing free-motion at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the needle plate while the stitch is being formed.
  • Page 64 Save to Personal menu (15b) To save a stitch into your Personal menu, touch the save options icon (15) and select save to Personal menu (15b). A new window will open. Choose which subcategory you want to save your stitch in (A).

  • Page 65: Speed Control

    Option bar Speed control Speed control (19) This function enables you to easily reduce the maximum Tie-off options sewing speed. Just touch the speed control icon to reduce the speed. To return to normal speed, deselect the icon. Stitch programs You can change the set speed limit.

  • Page 66: Sewing Programs

    Sewing programs (21) Sewing programs - overview A Tapering program Single stitch program Patchwork program D Preview eld Set number of stitch repetitions in single stitch program Note: Not all programs can be used at the same time. You can sew without closing this pop-up. Tapering program (A) Tapering increases or decreases the width of the stitch during sewing to create symmetrical or...

  • Page 67: Sequencing

    Patchwork program (C) The patchwork program makes it possible for you to program an exact seam length that can be sewn repeatedly. This is very useful when quilting. To program a seam length, activate the patchwork program (C). Sew your desired seam length and press the reverse button.

  • Page 68: Sewing Techniques

    Sewing techniques These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. Sewing in zippers There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow the directions included with your pattern for best results. For all types of zippers it is important to sew close to the teeth of the zipper.

  • Page 69: Three-Step Zigzag Stitch

    Three-step zigzag stitch Stich number 1.1.9 can be used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. Stitch number 1.1.9 can also be used as an elastic stitch to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and sportswear.

  • Page 70: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes Buttonholes are found in category 1, subcategory 1.3 in the selection menu. You can also scroll through the categories in sewing mode to nd the buttonhole subcategory. Note: Buttonholes up to 50 mm can be sewn using the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. Both sides of the Sensormatic buttonhole are sewn in the same direction for a more even result.

  • Page 71: Repeat Buttonhole 26 27 28

    Manual buttonhole To sew a manual buttonhole, use presser foot 5M. Sew the rst column as long as you want the buttonhole. Touch the reverse button. The machine sews the bartack and the second column. When the columns are aligned, press the reverse button to sew the second bartack.

  • Page 72: Darning

    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. Darning Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment.
  • Page 73 Quilting A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. To sew three layers together, you have a wide variety of stitches and techniques to choose from. When the quilting is nished simply bind the edges or make it into cushions, wearable art or other smaller projects.
  • Page 74 Free-motion stippling Free-motion stippling adds texture and interest to your quilt, while keeping the layers together. Free-motion stippling is done with the feed dogs lowered. You move the fabric manually to determine the stitch length. Set your sewing machine for free-motion sewing with a straight stitch.

  • Page 75: Special Sewing Techniques

    Special sewing techniques The 6th stitch category includes special sewing technique stitches such as candlewicking, beading stitches, edge stitches, four direction sewing and stacking stitches. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated by the optional presser foot icon (A). Note: Touch Quick help and then touch the selected stitch in the stitch selection area to nd out which special presser foot is required for that stitch.

  • Page 76: Stacking Stitches

    Stacking stitches Sew beautiful decorations in two colors using the stacking stitches. The stacking stitches consist of pairs of matching stitches that are designed to be sewn on top of each other. Sew the rst stitch and then sew the second, overlapping the rst.

  • Page 77: Common Sewing Pop-Ups

    Common sewing pop-ups System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving les or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Bobbin empty When the bobbin is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the screen.
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  • Page 79: Sequencing

    Sequencing...

  • Page 80: Stitch Positioning

    Sequencing In sequencing, you can create and adjust a sequence of stitches. Combine various 9mm stitches, maxi stitches and stitch fonts from the machine or from an external device. Stitches made in Stitch Creator can also be inserted in a sequence. You can create sequences up to approximately 500mm (20”) long.

  • Page 81: Sequence

    Open and exit sequencing Sequencing can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the sequencing symbol (A) on the option bar. To close sequencing and sew or embroider your created sequence, touch OK (20) in the top right corner. Note: If sewing mode is active and your programmed stitch is ready to be sewn, you can also close the active function by pressing the foot control, or by pressing the...

  • Page 82: Sequence Commands 10 11 13

    Duplicate a stitch or letter (6) To duplicate a stitch, move the cursor to the stitch you want to duplicate. Touch the duplicate icon to copy the selected stitch. Note: Make your adjustments on the stitch before duplicating and the copied stitch includes the adjustments.

  • Page 83: Horizontal Preview

    Horizontal preview (9) To see your sequence horizontally, touch the preview icon. Your sequence will be shown on a pop-up. If it is too long for the window, it is possible to zoom to all (A) to see the entire sequence. You can also scroll through the sequence with the arrows (B).

  • Page 84: Zoom To All

    Zoom to all (16) If the stitch or sequence is wider than what can be shown on the screen, you may use the zoom to all icon to see the whole width of the sequence. Note: Zoom to all is only visible if the stitch or sequence is wider than the stitch eld.

  • Page 85: Saving A Sequence

    Embroidery edit When loaded to Embroidery edit your sequence will become an embroidery design. Go to Embroidery stitch-out and stitch it out as a regular design. If a sequence is selected and you re-open sequencing from embroidery mode, the sequence will remain unchanged.

  • Page 86: Important Sequencing Information

    Important sequencing information Sequence adjustments Adjustments made in sewing mode or embroidery mode will affect the whole sequence. However, these changes will not be saved if you return to sequencing. In Embroidery edit, the position of the sequence will be kept. To adjust individual stitches in the sequence, return to sequencing.

  • Page 87: Stitch Creator

    Stitch Creator...

  • Page 88: Selection Menu

    Stitch Creator In Stitch Creator, you can create completely new stitches and adjust every single stitch point. Customize and create your own stitches. Add, erase, move and combine stitches directly on screen. Either create a stitch of individually designed stitches or use already existing stitches or letters. You can also insert a built- in stitch, and then edit to create your own version of that stitch.

  • Page 89: Open And Exit Stitch Creator

    Open and exit Stitch Creator Stitch Creator can be used in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the Stitch Creator icon (A) on the option bar. To close Stitch Creator and sew or embroider your created stitch or combination, touch OK (18) in the top right corner of the screen.

  • Page 90: Multi-Select

    Multi-select (11) Long touch the multi-select icon to select all stitch points at the same time. To select the stitch points next to the marked stitch point, touch the multi-select icon and then touch the arrows (12) to select the next stitch point. Use the up arrow to select stitch points before the marked stitch point and the down arrow to select the stitch points after the marked stitch point.

  • Page 91: Mirroring Side To Side

    Mirroring side to side (7) The selected stitch point(s) will be mirrored side to side. 7. Mirroring side to side Mirroring end to end (8) The selected stitch points will be mirrored end to end. Note: Only enabled if more than one stitch point is selected.

  • Page 92: Touch Functions

    Touch functions Use your stylus to make changes directly on screen by touching and dragging in the stitch eld. You can pan and move depending on which touch function is activated. You can also use the arrows in the wheel to make minor adjustments.

  • Page 93: Loading And Sewing A Stitch

    Loading and sewing a stitch To sew the created stitch touch OK (18) in the top right corner of the screen. The stitch will be loaded to the mode that was active when entering Stitch Creator; sewing mode or Embroidery edit. Sewing mode If sewing mode is active when closing Stitch Creator, your stitch will be loaded to sewing mode...

  • Page 94: Common Stitch Creator Pop-Ups

    Embroidery mode In embroidery mode the stitch is saved as a design. Touch save (C) and select Personal designs, Personal les or Devices. See page 8:9 for more information. Important Stitch Creator information To use Stitch Creator in either sewing mode or embroidery mode Stitch Creator can be used in either sewing mode or embroidery mode.

  • Page 95: Embroidery Preparations

    Embroidery preparations...

  • Page 96: Embroidery Unit Overview

    D Embroidery unit socket Embroidery hoop connection assembly Embroidery arm Note: A smaller embroidery unit, 260x200mm, is available to purchase at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Embroidery unit accessory tray Use the tray in the embroidery unit to store accessories used for embroidering.

  • Page 97: Built-In Designs

    Built-in designs Over 330 designs are included in the memory in your machine. creative sensation™ Embroidery collection Page through the creative sensation™ Embroidery collection for designs and fonts. The design number, stitch count (number of stitches in the design) and the design size are displayed next to each design.

  • Page 98: Remove The Embroidery Unit

    Remove the embroidery unit To store the embroidery unit in the embroidery case, move the embroidery arm to park position by selecting park position on the screen in either Embroidery edit or Embroidery stitch-out. Press the button at the left, underneath the embroidery unit (A) and slide the unit to the left to remove it.

  • Page 99: To Hoop The Fabric

    To hoop the fabric For the best embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric. When hooping stabilizer and fabric make sure that they are smooth and securely hooped. Open the quick release (A) on the outer hoop. Remove the inner hoop.

  • Page 100: Getting Started Embroidering

    Getting started embroidering After attaching the embroidery unit and embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with lightweight bobbin thread. Note: Make sure that the IDT™ system is disengaged. To select a design, open selection menu and touch the design menu icon (A). Locate desired design and touch it once to load to Embroidery edit.
  • Page 101 Thread the machine with the rst color in the color list (C). Clear suf cient space to accommodate movement of the embroidery arm and the hoop. Hold the needle thread and touch the start/stop button (D) or the foot control. The machine starts embroidering.
  • Page 102 When the rst color is completed, your machine stops. A pop-up appears asking you to change color. Re-thread with the next color and continue embroidering by pressing start/stop. Each color segment is tied off at the end and the needle thread is cut. 10.

  • Page 103: Embroidery Mode - Edit

    Embroidery mode - edit...

  • Page 104: Embroidery Edit - Overview

    Embroidery edit In Embroidery edit you can adjust, combine, save, delete and restore designs. You do not need to have the embroidery unit connected to your machine to edit your designs. The loaded design(s) are shown in the embroidery eld (1). Embroidery edit - overview Embroidery eld Zoom...

  • Page 105: Load A Design

    Load a design To load a design, open the selection menu (32). Select designs (A) from the selection bar, then choose one of the following four tabs: Personal designs (B) Designs that you have created, adjusted and/or combined and saved. Built-in machine designs (C) Designs that are stored in the permanent sewing machine memory.

  • Page 106: Load A Stitch

    The zoom icon starts ashing, indicating that zoom to box is active. In the embroidery eld on the PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen, touch and drag with your stylus to de ne the area to be zoomed. Zoom to box will then be deactivated.

  • Page 107: Select Design(S)

    Select design(s) When loading designs into Embroidery edit, the last loaded design is selected by default. There are two ways to select another design. Either touch it on the screen or step through the designs using the arrows (5). The selected design is surrounded by a green frame.

  • Page 108: Stitch-Out Order

    Stitch-out order Designs are by default stitched out in the order they are loaded to Embroidery edit. The numbers between the arrows (A) show the position in the stitch-out order for the selected design as compared to the total number of designs in the embroidery area.

  • Page 109: Mirroring

    Mirroring (12 and 13) To mirror a design side to side, touch icon (12) and for mirroring end to end, touch icon (13). Move design into hoop (14) This is used to move any design that is outside the hoop area into the hoop area. The design will be placed as close to the previous position as possible.

  • Page 110: Move

    Touch functions You can use your stylus to make adjustments directly on screen, by touching and dragging in the embroidery eld. You can pan, move, rotate and scale, depending on which touch function is active. You can also use the arrows in the wheel (21) to ne tune.

  • Page 111: Save Design

    Option bar 23. Save design 24. More options 25. Select hoop 26. Thread color edit 27. Shape Creator 28. Embroidery stitch editor 29. Resize 30. Sequencing 31. Stitch Creator Save design (23) Touch the save design icon (23) to save the design you are working with.

  • Page 112: More Options

    More options (24) Grid (A) Touch the grid icon (A) to activate/deactivate a grid on the embroidery eld. The grid is used as a guide when combining or placing designs. The distance between the grid lines equals 20mm. As you zoom in on the embroidery eld, the distance between these lines reduces to 10mm and 5mm, indicated with lighter lines.

  • Page 113: Select Hoop

    To select the correct hoop size, touch the hoop selection icon (25). A pop-up will appear with the hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized PFAFF® dealer. After selecting your hoop size, the pop-up will close automatically.

  • Page 114: Shape Creator

    Shape Creator (27) Shaping is a unique way to use your beautiful built-in decorative stitches, sequences or even embroidery designs to form new shapes. Shape Creator overview A Shape menu Select shape Zoom D Delete/Duplicate last object Enter number of designs Select control points G Select spacing H Select line positioning...
  • Page 115 De nition of a control point A control point is a point affecting the selected shape. Each shape is built by several control points. Together they de ne what the shape will look like. A selected control point is marked with a lled square (N).
  • Page 116 Select line positioning (H) Touch the select shape line positioning icon (H) to open a pop-up. You can choose to place the objects on the top of the baseline, or on the baseline or under the baseline. The selected positioning will affect all objects on the shape.
  • Page 117 Create appliqué (K) Create appliqué designs in Shape Creator by touching the appliqué icon (K). Long touch to open a window with two options. Select Custom appliqué to use decorative stitches or mini designs to cover the raw edges of the appliqué. In the rst color block the machine will sew a straight stitch around the shape.
  • Page 118 Shape Creator example 1 - create a design from built-in mini designs In embroidery mode, open the selection menu, touch the tab for mini designs and select design 023.vp3 to load to Embroidery edit. Open Shape Creator. Select the clockwise circle in the list (A).
  • Page 119 Open the selection menu and select design 023. vp3 again. Center it by touching the wheel center icon when the touch function - move is active. Open Shape Creator. Select the clockwise circle in the list (A). Touch the keypad icon (B), enter 16 and touch OK.
  • Page 120 Shape Creator example 2 - line shaping for perfectly placed buttonholes In embroidery mode, select hoop size 360x200 and open the selection menu. Open stitches and select the linen buttonhole 1.3.1. Open Shape Creator. Select the straight line from the list (A). Select touch function - rotate, and then touch the wheel center one time to rotate the baseline 90 degrees.
  • Page 121 Select touch function - scale, and adjust the line to desired length by touching and dragging on screen or using the arrows in the wheel. Touch the keypad and enter desired number of buttonholes. Touch Select side positioning and select the fourth option in the pop-up to stitch out the buttonholes vertically.

  • Page 122: Embroidery Stitch Editor

    Embroidery stitch editor (28) Sequences and stitches can be adjusted in Embroidery stitch editor. You can also adjust your own created sequence or stitch, loaded to Embroidery edit (see chapter 5 and 6). Note: When a stitch or a sequence is loaded into Embroidery edit, tie-offs are automatically inserted at the beginning and at the end.
  • Page 123 When mirroring (B), the stitch will be mirrored within its own area. It will not affect the position of the stitch like when mirroring is used in Embroidery edit. You can also use the touch functions to make adjustments. The selected stitch will be affected as if it was a design.
  • Page 124 Deselect the sequence by touching outside the design on the screen, or step by using the arrows. Open sequencing once again. Select stitch number 4.1.2. Long touch the duplicate icon. In the pop-up that appears, enter 7 and touch OK for a total of eight copies.

  • Page 125: Resize

    Resize (29) Resize can reduce an embroidery design up to ve times smaller than the original design or increase it up to eight times larger than the original design. The machine recalculates the number of stitches in the design so that the original stitch density remains.
  • Page 126 It is available to purchase from your local or smaller by making each original stitch larger authorized PFAFF® dealer. or smaller. 8:24...

  • Page 127: Embroidery Text Editor

    Embroidery text editor (30) To open embroidery text editor Embroidery text editor opens automatically when you select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also open embroidery text editor by adjusting an existing text already in Embroidery edit. Just select the text and touch the sequencing icon (30) on the option bar.
  • Page 128 Change font You can change the font and size of the text by touching the change font icon (E). The change font pop-up will show all available embroidery fonts. You can select different sizes for each font. When changing the font, all inserted letters in the embroidery font editor window will change to the new font.

  • Page 129: Embroidery Edit Pop-Ups

    OK to close the resize window. Reduce the size and try again, or use the 5D™ software. It is available to purchase from your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Replace le? The rst time you try to save a design with the same name as a design le that already exists, your machine will ask you to con rm this.
  • Page 130 There might not be enough disk space to save current state This pop-up appears when going to Embroidery stitch-out and the available memory in the machine is low. Because of low memory you might not be able to save current state while embroidering. To clear some memory before starting to embroider, rst touch OK to close the pop-up and then go back to Embroidery Edit and use Files &...

  • Page 131: Embroidery Mode - Stitch-Out

    Embroidery mode - stitch-out...

  • Page 132: To Enter Embroidery Stitch-Out

    To enter Embroidery stitch-out To embroider your design(s), enter Embroidery stitch-out by touching the Embroidery stitch-out icon directly above the embroidery mode icon (A) on the task bar. Make sure the embroidery unit Embroidery mode - edit is connected and the selected hoop is securely attached to the embroidery arm.

  • Page 133: Crosshair

    Crosshair (1) When embroidering, a crosshair indicates current needle position on the screen. Color list (2) All colors in the loaded design(s) are shown in the order they will be embroidered. Each listed color shows color order and number. Also shown are the thread manufacturer, thread weight and color number.

  • Page 134: Embroidery Information

    Embroidery information (E, F, G) The current stitch in the current color block is shown next to the picture (E). The number after the slash shows the total number of stitches in the current color block. The current stitch in the design or combination is shown next to the picture (F).

  • Page 135: Color Block Sort

    Certain optional accessories, such as PFAFF® Yarn Couching Foot Set (P/N 820 912-096) require the use of thread tension for best results. Deselect ActivStitch™...

  • Page 136: Option Bar

    Option bar More options (10) Background color (A) Touch the background color icon (A) to change the active background color in the embroidery eld. A window will appear where you can select from 64 different colors. Background fabric (B) Touch the background fabric icon (B) to activate/ deactivate the background fabric.

  • Page 137: Hoop Position

    Hoop position (11) Use the hoop position functions to move the hoop to different positions. Current position When you want to return to the current stitch and start embroidering again where the embroidery was interrupted, touch the current position icon. You can also press the start/stop button once to return to the current stitch and start to embroider.

  • Page 138: Precise Positioning

    Precise positioning (13) Precise positioning allows you to place a design on an exact spot on your fabric. It is also used when you want to embroider a design next to a previously embroidered design. Use zoom and pan to be sure that you are placing the design exactly where you want it.
  • Page 139 To select matching point and rotate design You have the ability to check a second position within the design to make sure your design is lined up properly and make further adjustments if necessary. Activate (C), matching point. A second crosshair will appear, the matching point. Place it at the point where you would like another part of the design to connect.
  • Page 140 Disable needle warning (K) Check allow lower needle position (K) to temporarily allow the needle to be in a lower position while moving the hoop. The needle can then remain close to the fabric when using precise positioning. Just make sure the needle is above the fabric to prevent damage to the needle and fabric.
  • Page 141 To line up the design on the screen with the previously embroidered, select matching point (C) to be the corner. Use the touch function - move or the corner icons. Select the next function, rotate design (D) to move the matching point to the right position in the hoop.
  • Page 142 Common Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups Embroidery unit calibration When the embroidery unit is attached, a pop-up asks you to slide off the hoop and clear the machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. You will also be reminded to disengage the IDT™ system and attach the Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery.
  • Page 143 Dynamic spring foot 6D is recommended For regular embroidery it is always recommended to use the Dynamic spring foot 6D for best result. If you have deselected Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery in the Settings menu, the machine displays a pop-up when switching to Embroidery stitch-out, allowing you to select Dynamic spring foot 6D without opening the Settings menu.
  • Page 144 Change to Cutwork Needle ( optional accessory) Some cutwork designs can be stitched out using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needle Kit, (P/N 820 945-096). These designs are marked with a cutwork needle symbol in the creative sensation™ Embroidery Collection. When the machine stops and this pop-up message is shown, insert the corresponding cutwork needle.

  • Page 145: Files & Folders

    Files & Folders...

  • Page 146: Files & Folders - Overview

    Files & Folders Files & Folders is used to organize, add, move, remove and copy all your designs, fonts and stitch les. Use either built-in memory or an external device connected to your machine for storing. While loading the les to the selection area a default icon is shown in the meantime.

  • Page 147: File Formats

    File formats Your machine can load the following le formats: Design le • .SHV, .DHV, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .10* and .DST Embroidery font le (embroidery les) • .SPX (stitch les) Stitch le • .SFX (stitch font les) •...
  • Page 148 USB port. Touch external device (17) to display all connected devices. You can have your computer and another device such as a PFAFF® USB embroidery stick connected at the same time. Touch either of the devices to explore. Use to store les and/...

  • Page 149: Open A Folder

    Load a le To load a le, touch load (6) or long touch the le. It will be loaded to the appropriate window. If you want to open several designs at one time, click on the ones you want to open. Long touch on the last one.

  • Page 150: Organize

    Organize Create a new folder (18) Touch the create new folder icon (18) to create a new folder. A pop-up opens where you can enter a name for your folder. Rename a le or folder (23) Select the folder you want to rename, then touch this icon to a open a pop-up where you can enter a new name.
  • Page 151 Common Files & Folders pop-ups Audio preview application You can listen to a sound when browsing Files & Folders. Sound les can be saved in Personal les. When selecting a sound le in Files & Folders, it will open in the audio preview application. Touch the start icon to play the sound.
  • Page 152 System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving les or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Invalid le type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font les can be stored in Personal fonts. Select the proper folder to store in.

  • Page 153: Maintenance

    Maintenance...

  • Page 154: Cleaning The Machine

    Note: Use of cleaners or solvents on the machine can cause damage to the plexifront. Clean only with a soft dry cloth. Wipe the PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs by pressing presser foot up and extra lift.

  • Page 155: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will nd 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. Problem/cause Remedy General problems Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF®...
  • Page 156 Is the wrong hoop attached? Slide on the correct hoop. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! If you have followed this troubleshooting information and still have problems, take your sewing machine to your dealer. If there is a speci c problem, it is a great help to test sew with your thread on a scrap of your sewing fabric and bring it to your dealer.

  • Page 157: Index

    Index Bobbin spindle ..............1:9 Bobbin thread cutter ............1:9 1/4” quilting foot with IDT™ system ......1:11 Bobbin thread guide ............2:5 3-dimensional view ..........8:10, 9:6 Bobbin thread guides ............1:9 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD ..1:10 Bobbin winder lever ............

  • Page 158: Embroidery Hoop Overview

    Control points, select ............8:13 Embroidery edit ............8:2–8:28 Copy a le or folder ............10:6 Embroidery edit pop-ups ..........8:27 Corded buttonhole ............4:17 Embroidery fonts ............3:5, 8:3 Corner icons ............... 9:9 Embroidery foot 6A ............1:11 Crazy quilt stitching ............4:20 Embroidery hoop connection assembly ....
  • Page 159 Loading and sewing a sequence ........5:6 Loading and sewing a stitch ..........6:7 Load text to Embroidery edit ........8:26 Handle ................1:9 Locking point, select ............9:8 Handlook quilting ............4:19 Lock screen ............... 3:14 Handwheel ................. 1:8 Long touch .................
  • Page 160 Personal fonts ..............10:4 Replacing the needle plate ........2:9, 11:2 Personal menu ..............3:5 Resize ................8:23 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen ......1:8 Restore current state ............8:10 Piecing the quilt top ............4:19 Reverse button ........2:15, 4:11, 4:12, 4:13 Pop-ups Reverse indicator .............
  • Page 161 Seam ripper ..............1:10 Auxiliary spool pin ..............2:4 Horizontal position ..............2:4 Select control points ............8:13 Main spool pin ............... 2:4 Select design angle ............8:14 Vertical position ..............2:4 Select design(s) ..............8:5 Spring foot free-motion ............ 4:8 Select equal ...............

  • Page 162: Intellectual Property

    User de ned sound ............3:15 Consult your local authorized PFAFF® dealer, Utility stitches ..............1:12 and be sure to visit our website at www.pfaff.com for the latest updates of both the software and the owner’s manual. Volume ................3:15...
  • Page 163 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD (For personal computer. See page 2:13) Installation code: 8200 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.
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