Sewing mode In sewing mode view you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. You can also go to Stitch Creator and to sequencing to create your own stitches and sequences. Your selected stitch will be shown in full scale in the stitch fi...
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, using the scroll bar on the right hand side. The number of the actual subcategory is shown below the scroll bar (4).
Option bar Save options (16) Select where to save your stitch, open the different save options under save (16). Save personal default stitch (16a) Select your stitch and then touch this icon (16a) to confi rm your default stitch. This stitch will now be selected when you turn on your machine.
Save to Personal fi les (16c) To save a stitch into your Personal fi les, touch the save icon (16) and select save to Personal fi les (16c). The icon will open a new window where you can select where to save your stitch. You can save either to a folder in your Personal fi...
Speed control (18) This function enables you to easily reduce the maximum sewing speed. Just touch the speed control icon to reduce the speed. To return to normal speed, deselect the icon. You can change the set speed limit. Long touch the speed control icon to get a pop-up.
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Single stitch program (B) Activate the single stitch program by touching the icon (B). When selecting the single stitch program, you decide how many repetitions of the stitch you want to sew. Set the number of repetitions using the icons on the right (E).
Balance (20) When sewing on special fabrics or doing a special technique, the balance may need to be adjusted. Start by sewing a stitch on a piece of scrap fabric. Touch the balance icon on the option bar to open the balance window.
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.
Stitch density (14) The stitch density control adjusts the density (the closeness of the satin stitches that make up the entire stitch). The density does not affect the actual length of the entire stitch. Stitch density + Stitch density - Touch + to decrease the density.
Button stitch repetition (24) Touch + to increase and - to decrease the number of stitch repetitions to be sewn, when sewing on a button. Sequence start position (9) When sewing a sequence it is possible to start sewing anywhere in the sequence. Use the arrows (9) to step through the sequence.
Sewing techniques These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. 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.
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Sensormatic buttonhole When you sew a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot, adjust the slit length (23) so that it is slightly larger than the size of the button. You can measure your button using the button ruler on the lid. Set the slit length and make sure that the red arrow line up with the marking on the foot.
The machine will sew the program for you. Note: Use the multi-purpose tool to create a thread shank for your button. You can also use a sew on button foot, available as an optional accessory at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. 4:14...
Sewing hems in heavy fabric When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue jeans hem, the presser foot can tip as the machine climbs over the seam. Use the multi purpose tool to balance the height of the presser foot as you sew.
Elastic blindhem stitch The elastic blind stitch number 1.1.17 is especially suitable for stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in the stitch lets the stitch stretch. The hem is fi nished and sewn at the same time. There is no need to fi...
Special sewing techniques The 6th stitch category includes special sewing technique stitches like candlewicking, pearl stitches, edge stitches and four direction sewing. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated by the optional presser foot icon (A). Note: Touch Quick help (D) and then touch the presser foot icon (A) to fi...
Common sewing pop-ups System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving fi 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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