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  • 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. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine.
  • Page 3 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ®...
  • Page 5 Sewing mode Sequencing ................................Zoom to all ................................................................Mirroring ................................................. feature Stitch Creator ™ ....Stitch Creator ™ Stitch Creator ™ Stitch Creator feature ...... ™ ...........................................................
  • Page 6 Embroidery preparations Embroidery mode - stitch-out creative sensation ™ Go to stitch ..............More options ......................................Embroidery mode - edit Precise positioning ............. Inspira ™ Files & Folders 10:1 Group ..............................................Mirroring ........................................Redo ................................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 8: Machine Overview

    Machine overview 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Front side socket Needle area needle threader toggle creative ® ™ Presser foot toggle Presser foot bar and presser foot holder Main switch, connectors for power cord and foot control...

  • Page 9: Rear Side

    Rear side system ™ Top parts winding 35 36 37 40 41 spool pin Accessory trays Accessory tray for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles tray so they are easily accessible. Embroidery unit accessory tray Embroidery unit overview...

  • Page 10: Included Accessories

    Included accessories Accessories Inspira ™ Included hoops creative ™ creative ™ creative ™ Included accessories not in picture Foot control Power cord creative sensation ™ Presser feet 0A - Standard presser foot for IDT system (attached on the machine upon delivery) ™...
  • Page 11 2A - Fancy stitch foot 3 - Blindhem foot for IDT system ™ on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem edge. 4 - Zipper foot for IDT system ™ zipper teeth. 5A - Sensormatic buttonhole foot When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in the length that has been entered into the machine.

  • Page 12: Stitch Overview 1:12

    Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name Description positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1. stitch again to sew another stitch. Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch, right or left needle position stitch stitch thread in the bobbin. hemstitching.
  • Page 13 patching blindhem blindhem Rounded buttonhole with pointed tack Rounded buttonhole with lengthwise tack Rounded buttonhole with crosswise tack 1:13...
  • Page 14 pointed tack lengthwise tack Rounded buttonhole with triangle tack Professional eyelet buttonhole buttonhole buttonhole buttonhole with pointed tack Foundation stitch for bound buttonhole. 1:14...
  • Page 15 Programmable darning stitch Programmable reinforced darning Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric. stitch 1:15...

  • 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 4.4 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 5.3 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 6.5 Sewing techniques - Ribbon stitches Alphabets Block Comic Cyrillic Grand Outline Script 1:22...

  • Page 23: Preparations

    Preparations...

  • Page 24: Unpacking 2:2

    Unpacking packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. plastic bag. styrofoam inside. Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. The styrofoam is for packing purposes only and should be removed. Note: Your creative sensation pro sewing and ™...

  • Page 25: Custom Led Lights 2:3

    Custom LED lights Free arm accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray to the left. Thread cutter to front as shown. Electronic knee-lift regulating the presser foot height. foot will raise. You can now guide the fabric with both hands.

  • Page 26: Spool Pins 2:4

    Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool threads. Small spool cap Horizontal position Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool pin. Make sure that the thread reels off the spool Note: Not all thread spools are manufactured in the same way.

  • Page 27: Threading The Machine 2:5

    Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. cap of the right size. Note: Hold thread with both hands to prevent it from slacking while threading. This ensures that the thread will be positioned properly in the threading path.

  • Page 28: Thread Sensor 2:6

    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. cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary spool Place the second thread on the spool pin. Note: Hold threads with both hands to prevent them from slacking while threading.

  • Page 29: Bobbin Winding 2:7

    Bobbin winding Winding from horizontal position ® model. against the spool. the rear. Note: Make sure the thread is pulled securely inside the pre-tension device for correct thread tension. the inside to the outside. When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winder the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin the bobbin.

  • Page 30: Inserting The Bobbin 2:8

    Winding while embroidering or sewing appropriate spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin. Inserting the bobbin you. logotype facing up and the thread unreeling thread. right and then to the left into the tension spring the thread to the left to cut.

  • Page 31: Idt ™ System (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:9

    system (Integrated dual feed) ™ creative ® sensation pro sewing and embroidery machine ™ ™ ™ system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom eliminating puckering on seams in light weight of the IDT ™ ensuring a more perfect match when sewing plaid or striped fabrics.

  • Page 32: Needles 2:10

    Needles Universal needle (A) Stretch needle (B) leathers. Embroidery needle (C) and other specailty threads for embroidery and Denim needle (D) Note: Change the needle often. Always use a straight needle with a sharp point (F). A damaged needle (G) can cause skipped stitches, Wing needles (E) breakage or snapping of thread.

  • Page 33: Changing The Presser Foot 2:11

    Changing the presser foot Remove presser foot Press the presser foot downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder. Attach presser foot underneath the presser foot holder. Press upwards until the foot snaps into place. to raise or lower the presser foot holder. Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder, so that the pins of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder when lowered.

  • Page 34: Usb Ports 2:12

    USB ports the sewing machine to your computer, and one to mouse. USB embroidery stick machine. Connect to and remove from USB port Note: Install the complimentary software before connecting the machine to your PC (see next page). Using the USB embroidery stick embroidery stick an hourglass appears on the screen.

  • Page 35: Complimentary Software

    More information and detailed installation How to update your machine dealer ® for updates and upgrades for your machine and Updating instructions ® web site at www.pfaff.com to embroidery stick for the update. creative ™ ® the instructions to update. 2:13...

  • Page 36: Soft Touch ™ Buttons And Indicators 2:14

    Soft Touch Buttons and indicators ™ Reverse button (A) Presser foot down and pivot toggle (E) start sewing. Start/stop (F) pressed. Press this button to start or stop the machine without using the foot control. Press the button once to start and press it again to stop. tapering stitches to step between the parts of the stitch.
  • Page 37 Immediate tie-off (H) automatically. action indicator is lit, the function can be turned off. Stitch restart (I) stitch, press restart to start sewing at the beginning You can also use stitch restart to go back to the beginning of an embroidery. Needle up/down (J) setting of the needle stop position is changed at the lit, the needle will stop in the down position and the...
  • Page 38 2:16...

  • Page 39: Pfaff ® Creative ™ Color Touch Screen 3:2

    PFAFF creative Color Touch Screen ® ™...

  • Page 40: Start View 3:2

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

  • Page 41: Option Bar

    Option bar (B) out. Read more about the options for each mode in Common icons are described below. Scroll arrows (C) stitches. OK (D) and cancel (E) close full screen windows. Long touch (F) these functions, touch and hold the icon for a few seconds.

  • Page 42: Selection Menu 3:4

    Selection menu bottom with icons for stitches, fonts, designs and Files & Folders. Read more about Files & Folders in the menus. When a stitch, font or design is selected, Selection menu - overview Selecting a stitch by touching it.
  • Page 43 Personal menu stitches in the selected by touching it. stitch, deselect the delete icon. whole subcategory selected. Note: All stitches in the subcategory will be deleted, even though they are not visible on the screen. Selecting a font background and the scroll bar to see additional fonts.
  • Page 44 Selecting a design Your machine has four tabs with designs: Personal designs. Read more about the different design tabs to browse through additional designs. When a design is selected, the machine will automatically switch to embroidery mode and the Embroidery edit position and rotation of your designs.
  • Page 45 Embroidery text editor menu. You can also select an existing text in embroidery text editor on the option bar. Embroidery stitch-out useful when embroidering.

  • Page 46: Stitch Creator ™ Feature

    Sequencing Stitch Creator feature ™ Stitch Creator feature allows you to create your own ™ Read more about Stitch Creator ™...
  • Page 47 Settings menu for feed dogs the default setting is auto. the setting you want information about. Read more Machine settings (A) Language your desired language from the list by touching it. Owner’s name your name. Thread manufacturer can select between will be used when changing colors in a design, or creating a new design from stitches or fonts in your machine.
  • Page 48 Designs marked with this symbol are programmed for Cut jump stitches. Trim commands to cut jump stitches can be added to any design using the software package downloaded via the PFAFF website (see page ® 2:13). Automatic thread snips...
  • Page 49 Timer Automatic presser foot lift When selected, the automatic presser foot lift is for example when stopping with the needle in the down position. When deselected, the presser foot needle in down position. Options for feed dogs the machine has been turned off. Your machine automatically raises or lowers the feed dogs, For example, the feed dogs lower automatically in sewing stitch is selected or when using the Presser...
  • Page 50 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 default when you turn on the machine. ActivStitch ™ will use thread tension instead of thread metering. Presser foot pressure (E) pressure on the fabric. Presser foot height embroidery (F) or lower the height of the presser foot. presser foot and the embroidery, the top thread will form loops on the underside of the embroidery.
  • Page 52 Screen and light settings (B) Lock screen and changing the stitch, embroidery or setting while sewing or embroidering, it is easy to lock the screen. When selected, the screen will become locked ten Screen saver creative sensation pro start ™ Calibrate When touching the icons on the screen, the screen creative...
  • Page 53 Sound settings (C) You can change the sound settings on your machine for different situations. First select from the list the sound you want to play by checking one of the boxes. You will be able to hear the sound when sound.
  • Page 54 Info menu When you touch the info menu icon on the task bar, the current page. Category (A) manual. Index (B) Personal info (C) software information and serial number. Text (D) You can open and read text and has previously been opened from Files & Folders. Quick help (E) or the part of the screen you want information icon and right click on the mouse and Quick help...
  • Page 55 Sewing Mode...

  • Page 56: Sewing Mode

    Sewing mode Stitch Creator ™ Recommendations and machine settings are shown at the top of the screen. Sewing mode - overview categories Stitch Creator feature ™ Note: All symbols and options will not be shown at Quick help (30) the same time. you want information about.

  • Page 57: Select A Stitch

    Select a stitch You can scroll through the list of stitches by touching the arrows at the bottom of the You can also select a stitch from the selection menu Sewing recommendations (1) recommendations for the selected stitch. IDT™ system recommended Machine settings (2) Raise and lower the presser foot Your machine features the automatic presser foot...

  • Page 58: Stitch Settings

    Stitch settings Your machine will set the best settings for each on the selected stitch. Your changed settings will be reset to default when Personal menu. Note: The set stitch width and the stitch length are shown above the icons. When trying to exceed minimum or maximum settings for width and length, a warning sound will be heard.
  • Page 59 Stitch density (13) Stitch Stitch density + density - closeness of the satin stitches that make up the length of the entire stitch. the density. the distance between stitch points within the satin stitch in mm. Note: This is often used with specialty threads and when a less dense satin stitch is desired.
  • Page 60 Buttonhole slit length (27) Button stitch repetition (28) of stitch repetitions to be sewn, when sewing on a button.
  • Page 61 Thread metering (14)/Thread tension (29) ActivStitch ™ needle thread in two ways: thread tension and ActivStitch ™ use thread metering when possible, to get the best result. Thread metering Thread tension control control measures the fabric thickness to meter the correct amount of thread for the selected stitch.
  • Page 62 Note: Optional spring feet can be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF dealer. ® Do not use a spring foot if Sensormatic free-motion is...
  • Page 63 Sensormatic free-motion (16c) foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the needle plate while the stitch is being the fabric while sewing. up and down with the needle as you are stitching. space between the presser foot and the fabric and eliminate the skipped stitches.
  • Page 64 Save to Personal menu (15b) shown in the Personal menu. stitch is selected and deleted or until the delete icon the deletion. Note: If using the long touch function, even the stitches in the actual subcategory not visible on screen, will be deleted.
  • Page 65 Option bar Speed control Speed control (19) Tie-off options sewing speed. Just touch the speed control icon to reduce Stitch programs Sequencing the speed control icon, the speed will be reduced to the feature Stitch Creator ™ Note: You cannot set maximum speed in the popup. To set maximum speed, close the popup and deselect the speed control icon.
  • Page 66 Sewing programs (21) Sewing programs - overview Patchwork program program Note: Not all programs can be used at the same time. You can sew without closing this pop-up. Tapering program (A) stitch during sewing to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers. taper and the same angle or a different one for the end taper.
  • Page 67 Patchwork program (C) to program an exact seam length that can be sewn press the the machine will be lit until the last repetition of Combining Tapering and Patchwork or Single stitch programs programs makes it possible to repeat a tapered seam with the same length.

  • Page 68: Sewing Techniques

    Sewing techniques feet and accessories. Sewing in zippers the directions included with your pattern for best results. For some types of zippers it is important to sew Right side can be snapped onto the presser foot bar on the left or right, depending on how you will insert your enters close to the edge of the zipper teeth by using straight stitch.

  • Page 69: Blindhem Stitch

    Three-step zigzag stitch edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on sportswear. Blindhem stitch system. ™ side. now be facing up. Elastic blindhem stitch suitable for stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in Blindhem stitch Elastic blindhem number 1.1.16 stitch number 1.1.17 4:15...
  • Page 70 Buttonholes Buttonholes are found in category 1, subcategory 1.3 in the selection menu. You can also scroll 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 Manual buttonhole sews the bartack and the second column. When the the second bartack. Repeat a manual buttonhole (25) deselect the icon. Corded buttonhole regular gimp thread. the metal bar extending from the center back of Pass the thread ends under the foot to the front of the foot. of the gimp thread until the loop of thread is hidden below the buttonhole bartack.

  • Page 72: Sew On A Button

    Note: Use the multi-purpose tool to create a thread shank for your button. You can also use a sew on button foot, available as an optional accessory at your local authorized PFAFF dealer. ® Darning thread in a color as close to your garment as possible.
  • Page 73 Quilting fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. or make it into cushions, wearable art or other Straight stitch needle plate needle plate supports the fabric closer to the pulled down into the bobbin area, especially at when chain piecing, it is sometimes helpful to begin sewing on a leader cloth and then continue with the piecing.
  • Page 74 Free-motion stippling determine the stitch length. options. Note: Read about the different options on page 4:8. system and attach the ™ foot for the selected setting is displayed at the layers with safety pins, starting from the center Tip! Practice stippling on scraps of the fabric and batting from your quilt.

  • Page 75: Special Sewing Techniques

    Special sewing techniques stitches, edge stitches, four direction sewing and indicated by the Note: Touch Quick help and then touch the selected presser foot is required for that stitch. Four direction sewing in this subcategory, the four direction icons will be When the desired length is sewn in one direction, select the new direction by touching one of the four direction icons.

  • Page 76: Stacking Stitches

    Stacking stitches of matching stitches that are designed to be sewn on top of each other. point for each. Ribbon stitches stitching with the beautiful ribbon stitches in your ¼ results, use stabilizer, appropriate for your fabric type and weight, under your fabric to support your stitching.
  • Page 77 Common sewing pop-ups System busy or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Bobbin thread low an opportunity to plan where to stop sewing and When the bobbin is replaced with a full one, touch Check needle thread Remove Sensormatic buttonhole foot Personal menu.
  • Page 78 4:24...
  • Page 79 Sequencing...
  • Page 80 Sequencing Stitch Creator ™ Sequencing - overview categories Note: All symbols and options will not be shown at the same time. Quick help (21) you want information about.

  • Page 81: Open And Exit Sequencing

    Open and exit sequencing 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 start/stop button. notify you. Sewing mode Embroidery Create a sequence mode...
  • Page 82 Duplicate a stitch or letter (6) cursor to the stitch copy the selected stitch. Note: Make your adjustments on the stitch before duplicating and the copied stitch includes the adjustments. you can enter the exact number of copies you want to insert.
  • Page 83 Horizontal preview (9) too long for the window, it is possible to zoom to all Directional stitches (17) different directions. which angle you want to insert a stitch. You can either touch the desired line on the white area or touch and drag the green line and then release it at the desired angle.

  • Page 84: Loading And Sewing A Sequence

    Zoom to all (16) shown on the screen, you may use the zoom to all Note: Zoom to all is only visible if the stitch or sequence Loading and sewing a sequence Sewing mode Note: If you have used directional stitches to create your sequence and the total width of the sequence is more than 9mm, the maxi-stitch foot 8 for side motion stitches must be used even if the machine recommends another foot.

  • Page 85: Saving A Sequence

    Embroidery edit edit. Saving a sequence Embroidery mode more information. Sewing mode Note: A sequence cannot be saved as a default stitch. The icon (c) will be grayed out.

  • Page 86: Important Sequencing Information

    Important sequencing information Sequence adjustments be kept. To use sequencing in either sewing mode or embroidery mode embroidery design. Sequences in Stitch Creator feature ™ Stitch Creator ™ Common sequencing pop-ups Not an editable stitch direction stitches. Sequence out of range Your programmed stitch can be up to...
  • Page 87 Stitch Creator feature ™...
  • Page 88 Stitch Creator feature ™ Stitch Creator ™ create a stitch Stitch Creator feature - overview ™ categories Stitch Creator feature ™ Quick help (20) part of the screen you want information about.
  • Page 89 Open and exit Stitch Creator feature ™ Stitch Creator feature can be used in both sewing ™ the Stitch Creator ™ Stitch Creator feature and sew or ™ embroider your created stitch or combination, touch 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 start/stop button.
  • Page 90 Multi-select (11) points at the same time. marked stitch point and the down arrow to select the stitch points after the marked stitch point. Note: If selecting stitch points using the up arrow, you can deselect them by touching the down arrow. Delete selected stitch point (4) one stitch point is selected, they will all be deleted when touching the delete icon.
  • Page 91 Mirroring side to side (7) horizontally. 7. Mirroring side to side Mirroring end to end (8) Note: Only enabled if more than one stitch point is selected. 8. Mirroring end to end Triple stitch (9) Note: Only enabled if more than one stitch point is selected.

  • Page 92: Touch Functions

    Touch functions Move (13) your stylus on the screen or touch the arrows in the Pan (14) You can either pan using your stylus on the screen or Note: You can not pan outside the sewing area, i.e. when scale is 100% or less, you can not pan sideways. Position of the marked stitch point the actual needle position from the center line for the marked stitch point.

  • Page 93: Loading And Sewing A Stitch

    Loading and sewing a stitch Stitch Creator ™ Sewing mode Stitch Creator ™ feature, your stitch will be loaded to sewing mode and is ready to be sewn. Stitch Creator ™ feature, your created Stitch Creator feature is closed, the stitch will be loaded ™...
  • Page 94 Embroidery mode information. Important Stitch Creator feature ™ information To use Stitch Creator feature in either sewing ™ mode or embroidery mode Stitch Creator feature can be used in either sewing ™ opening Stitch Creator ™ will not be transferred to the other mode. will become an embroidery design when loaded to sewing mode.
  • Page 95 Embroidery preparations...

  • Page 96: Embroidery Hoop Overview

    When removing the embroidery unit the shipping brace on the underside of the embroidery unit has been removed. Note: A smaller embroidery unit, 260x200mm, is available to purchase at your local authorized PFAFF ® dealer. Embroidery unit accessory tray accessories used for embroidering.

  • Page 97: Connect The Embroidery Unit

    Built-in designs your machine. pro Embroidery creative sensation ™ collection Page through the creative sensation ™ color number are shown. Connect the embroidery unit connecting the embroidery unit. machine is turned off, turn it on. embroidery functions each time you slide on the embroidery unit.

  • Page 98: Remove The Embroidery Unit

    Remove the embroidery unit by selecting park position on the screen in either packing material, place in the soft carrying bag. Attaching the Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery ™ hand wheel to lower the needle into the hole of the foot and through the needle plate.

  • 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. lower edge of the hoop which will line up with a small arrow on the inner hoop.

  • Page 100: Getting Started Embroidering

    Getting started embroidering embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with lightweight bobbin thread. Note: Make sure that the IDT system is disengaged. ™ edit. center of the hoop.
  • Page 101 starts embroidering. Note: This machine features the automatic function Cut jump stitches. When activated the machine trims the top jump stitch threads and pulls the thread ends to the underside of the fabric. The default setting is on. To turn it off, go to the Settings menu, Machine settings and deselect Cut jump stitches.
  • Page 102 needle thread is cut. machine cuts the needle and bobbin threads...
  • Page 103 Embroidery mode - edit...

  • Page 104: Embroidery Edit 3:6

    Embroidery edit Embroidery edit - overview Stitch Creator feature ™ Quick help (33) Note: All symbols and options will not be you want information about. shown at the same time.

  • Page 105: Load A Design

    Load a design choose one of the following four tabs: Personal designs (B) Built-in machine designs (C) machine memory. Built-in mini designs (D) Built-in quilt designs (E) permanent memory. Load a font the selection bar and touch your desired font on the screen.

  • Page 106: Load A Stitch

    Load a stitch single stitch and tapering programs into Zoom (2) list of zoom options. where to zoom in the embroidery area. First, select creative ® ™ Note: While zoom to box is active the touch functions are disabled. To deactive zoom to box without making any selection, touch any of the touch function icons.
  • Page 107 Select design(s) loaded design is selected by default. surrounded by a green frame. Note: A selected embroidery font text is surrounded by a blue frame. Multi-select (3) easily select some or all of your loaded designs. marking frame appears that is used as a cursor a design with the stylus once to mark it or step work with, mark another design and then touch it from the group of selected designs, mark the design...
  • Page 108 Stitch-out order to the total number of designs in the embroidery area. Move design forward/backward (6 and 7) Adjustments Group (8) When the group icon is touched, any designs that are selected on the screen will be grouped together. Delete (9) When touching the delete icon, the selected Duplicate (10) desired number of copies.
  • Page 109 Mirroring (12 and 13) Move design into hoop (14) possible. Undo (15) Note: Not all adjustments can be undone. The arrows will be greyed out if undo is not possible. Redo (16) you can step forward again through your...
  • Page 110 Touch functions directly on screen, by touching and dragging in the tune. Move (17) Rotate (18) be rotated around the center point of the selected clockwise. Scale (19) shown with the closed padlock in the wheel center Note: To increase or decrease a design more than 20%, use the resize function.
  • Page 111 Option bar Stitch Creator feature ™ Save design (23) in alphabetical order. same way. When the combination is reloaded again, each combined part can still be edited separately. File name...
  • Page 112 More options (24) Grid (A) with lighter lines. Background color (B) different colors. Background fabric (C) Move to park position (D) embroidery arm to park position for storing the embroidery unit. 3-dimensional view (E) screen and it is easier to see the color blocks in the when you turn your machine off.
  • Page 113 Select hoop (25) dealer. ® automatically. Note: Hoops that can only be used with the 350x360 size embroidery unit are indicated with a lighter background. Thread color edit (26) open. Example (A): 1:2, RaRa 40, 2211 means the second weight rayon, color number 2211. shown in the color list.
  • Page 114 Shape Creator (27) embroidery designs to form new shapes. Shape Creator overview Note: Duplicate/delete and enter number of designs are not available when shaping an embroidery text. If shaping text, you can use embroidery text editor to adjust your text while shaping. Read more on page 8:20. Select shape (A and B) follow the line in the direction indicated by a small arrow in the icons in the select shape list.
  • Page 115 control point can be changed with unlimited possibilites. Select control points (F) points. will only affect the selected control points. the attraction percentage, the closer the baseline will be to the selected control points. Select spacing (G) 8:13...
  • Page 116 Select line positioning (H) on the top of the baseline, or on the baseline or Select side positioning (I) choose to place the bottom, top, right or left side of Select design angle (J) on the shape. 8:14...
  • Page 117 Create appliqué (K) a window with two options. color block will sew another straight stitch around raw edges. Note: The appliqué stitches will be visible on screen once Shape Creator is closed. Note: For best result when using the automatic Satin stitch appliqué...
  • Page 118 Shape Creator example 1 - create a design from built-in mini designs touch the tab for mini designs and select design and drag on the screen, or use the arrows in the 8:16...
  • Page 119 8:17...
  • Page 120 Shape Creator example 2 - line shaping for perfectly placed buttonholes and then touch the wheel center one time to 8:18...
  • Page 121 to desired length by touching and dragging on screen or using the arrows in the wheel. 8:19...
  • Page 122 Embroidery stitch editor (28) Note: When a stitch or a sequence is loaded into Embroidery edit, tie-offs are automatically inserted at the beginning and at the end. The tie-offs are only visible when you open the stitch or sequence in sequencing. stitch.
  • Page 123 When edit. You can also use the touch functions to make it was a design. Note: If you make adjustments to a sequence or stitch in Embroidery stitch editor, you can still use sequencing or feature to modify it. ™ Mirroring the selected stitch side to side When returning to Embroidery edit, the sequence or stitch will be replaced by the adjusted one.
  • Page 124 the design on the screen, or step by using the arrows. eight copies. 8:22...
  • Page 125 Resize (29) times smaller than the original design or increase it up to eight times larger than the original design. in the design so that the original stitch density remains. Note: To reduce or increase the size less than 20%, use scale touch function.
  • Page 126 Important resize information always go back to the original design for a new important to consider the following information about resize. Always embroider a test sample of your resized design before embroidering on a project. resized again, it can cause stitch irregularities. For the best resize result, always start with a design in original size.

  • Page 127: Embroidery Text Editor

    Embroidery text editor (30) To open embroidery text editor you select an embroidery font in the selection menu. You can also open embroidery text editor by Note: If the text is created of stitch fonts, sequencing will be opened instead of embroidery text editor. To use embroidery text editor with the You can change the font and the size of the text by...
  • Page 128 Change font You can change the font and size of the text by 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. Load a font from another location Load text to Embroidery edit editor will close and the text will be loaded into...
  • Page 129 Embroidery edit pop-ups Delete selected designs? Delete all designs? delete long touch. Design is too complex window. Reduce the size and try again, or use the dealer. ® again, your machine will not ask again. Remove hoop 8:27...
  • Page 130 There might not be enough disk space to save current state clear some memory before starting to embroider, Embroidery combination is too complex reasons: color blocks. 8:28...
  • Page 131 Embroidery mode - stitch-out...
  • Page 132 To enter Embroidery stitch-out on the task bar. Make sure the embroidery unit Embroidery mode - edit is connected and the selected hoop is securely on the task bar. Functions used when embroidering a design are now shown. Embroidery stitch-out - overview Quick help (14) information about any icon or part of the...
  • Page 133 Crosshair (1) When embroidering, a crosshair indicates current needle position on the screen. Color list (2) the thread manufacturer, thread weight and color the color list. changing color, some information might be lost. Example (A): 1:2, RaRa 40, 2622 means the second weight rayon, color number 2622.
  • Page 134 Embroidery information (E, F, G) the slash shows the total number of stitches in the current color block. the slash shows the total number of stitches in the design or combination. embroidery time for the current color block is shown next to the picture remaining embroidery time for the whole embroidery is displayed.
  • Page 135 Color block sort (8) will reduce the number of thread color changes. without stopping between the color blocks, use the color merge function, found in more options. Note: Color block sort can only be enabled while on the Thread metering/Thread tension ActivStitch ™...
  • Page 136 Option bar More options (10) Background color (A) different colors. Background fabric (B) a fabric texture will be shown in the embroidery Monochrome (C) again. Color merge (D) block sort, touch the color merge icon. Note: The number of color blocks in the color block list remains the same.
  • Page 137 Hoop position (11) 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 stitch and start to embroider. Park position be placed in a position that will allow easy storage.

  • 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) temporarily allow the needle to be in a lower then remain close to the fabric when using precise Note: The warning cannot be disabled when the needle is below the needle plate. Precise positioning - example You can also set the locking point using touch the hoop.
  • Page 141 the hoop. position. embroidering. 9:11...
  • Page 142 How to embroider with Inspira Cutwork Needles ™ soluable stabilizer. creative sensation ® ™ needle and top thread. Inspira ™ color. Match the color of the needle with the the Inspira ™ will be used depending on the embroidery design. water soluable stabilizer underneath the stabilizer together with the hooped fabric.
  • Page 143 Common Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups Embroidery unit calibration 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 ™ Note: It is very important to remove the hoop, otherwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating.
  • Page 144 Dynamic spring foot 6D is recommended For regular embroidery it is always recommended ActivStitch ™ feature will automatically select thread tension. Check needle thread and start embroidering again. Change thread color When it is time to change the needle thread, the Cut thread end 9:14...
  • Page 145 Change to Cutwork Needle ™ are marked with a cutwork needle symbol in the creative sensation ™ is shown, insert the corresponding cutwork needle. resume. Note: These cutwork designs can also be stitched out without the cutwork needles, but will then have to be cut manually.
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  • Page 147 Files & Folders...
  • Page 148 Files & Folders to the selection area a default icon is shown in the meantime. Files & Folders - overview Parts of the selection bar Parts of Files & Folders Quick help (5) of the screen you want information about. 10:2...

  • Page 149: File Formats

    File formats Available memory Quick Browse Files & Folders selection bar at the bottom. displayed as thumbnail images or with an icon. List view (10) current folder listed in alphabetical order. For each 10:3...
  • Page 150 Personal designs (13) cannot create folders in the Personal designs folder. Personal fonts (14) folders in the Personal fonts folder. Built-in designs (16) folder to open it. added to another folder using the paste function. External device (17) embroidery stick from your computer types here 10:4...

  • Page 151: Open A Folder

    will be loaded to the appropriate window. Open a folder in the center window. Move up one folder level (9) step. Folder structure down to the current folder. Work your way back stick. 10:5...
  • Page 152 Organize Create a new folder (18) name for your folder. another place. from. to another place. folder where you copied it from. deleted as well. long touch the delete button. 10:6...
  • Page 153 Common Files & Folders pop-ups Audio preview application You can listen to a sound when browsing Files & When selecting a the start icon to play the sound. Note: You can only play PCM encoded other write protected media. The folder already exists You cannot create a new folder with the same name folder elsewhere or enter a different name for the folder.
  • Page 154 System busy or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. the proper folder to store in. 10:8...
  • Page 155 Maintenance...

  • Page 156: Cleaning The Machine

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

  • Page 157: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting dealer who will be happy to help you. ® Problem/cause Remedy General problems ® machine and into the wall socket. creative ® ™ menu. ® dealer. menu. The machine skips stitches Needle thread breaks 11:3...
  • Page 158 The embroidery design has puckered or fabric type. The machine will not embroider Make sure that the embroidery unit is properly attached into the socket. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF dealer! ® than words. 11:4...
  • Page 159 Index ......................system ......™ ....................Winding while embroidering or sewing ......Winding while threaded ..............................................................................................................ActivStitch ........™ ............................................................................................................................................
  • Page 160 ......................................creative sensation ............™ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  • Page 161 ............................................. Machine designs ............................ Machine needs to rest ..............................................Machine settings ....................Main switch ............................Manual buttonhole..................... Matching point, select ..................................................................Mini designs ..............................Mirroring ................................
  • Page 162 ........................Files & Folders ............................. Machine ................... Patchwork program ............. Precise positioning .............................................................................................. Stitch Creator feature ............™ ............................... Raise and lower the presser foot ........Redo ..................................Pack away after sewing ......................
  • Page 163 ............................ Stitch Creator ............. ™ feature ........................Stitch Creator ........... ™ Stitch Creator ............ ™ feature ......................... Stitch Creator ........™ .................................................................................................................................................................................
  • Page 164 Pan..................Rotate .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Volume ............................. Wing needles ..............Zipper foot with IDT ........™ Zippers, sewing ............... Zoom ..............Zoom to all ............Zoom to box ..............

  • Page 165: Intellectual Property

    Consult your local authorized PFAFF dealer, and be sure to visit our website at www.pfaff.com for the ® latest updates of both the software and the owner’s manual.
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