Owner's Manual
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... have acquired one of the most highly tuned technology and features. Your PFAFF® creative sensation™ sewing and embroidery machine will enable you to transform all your creative ideas into reality using the most advanced and comprehensive sewing and embroidery machines in the world; Congratulations on purchasing your machine. it will deÀnitely enable you at any time. Our...
... have acquired one of the most highly tuned technology and features. Your PFAFF® creative sensation™ sewing and embroidery machine will enable you to transform all your creative ideas into reality using the most advanced and comprehensive sewing and embroidery machines in the world; Congratulations on purchasing your machine. it will deÀnitely enable you at any time. Our...
Owner's Manual
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...Machine overview 1:8 Front side 1:8 Rear side 1:9 Top parts 1:9 Accessory tray 1:9 Parts of the embroidery unit 1:10 Included accessories 1:10 Presser feet 1:11 Stitch overview 1:12 Utility stitches 1:12 Decorative stitches 1:16 Alphabets 1:22 2 Preparations 2:1 Unpacking 2:2 Connect to the power supply 2:2 Pack away after sewing... connect the embroidery machine 2:13 How to launch the programs 2:14 Embroidery Machine Communication module.... 2:14 How to update your machine 2:14 Soft Touch Buttons and indicators 2:15 3 PFAFF® creative™ Color...
...Machine overview 1:8 Front side 1:8 Rear side 1:9 Top parts 1:9 Accessory tray 1:9 Parts of the embroidery unit 1:10 Included accessories 1:10 Presser feet 1:11 Stitch overview 1:12 Utility stitches 1:12 Decorative stitches 1:16 Alphabets 1:22 2 Preparations 2:1 Unpacking 2:2 Connect to the power supply 2:2 Pack away after sewing... connect the embroidery machine 2:13 How to launch the programs 2:14 Embroidery Machine Communication module.... 2:14 How to update your machine 2:14 Soft Touch Buttons and indicators 2:15 3 PFAFF® creative™ Color...
Owner's Manual
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...smoothly over the stitches. 3 - Use the markings on either the right or the left to sew closer to the outer edge of the zipper teeth. The Ànger on especially thick or spongy fabric. Embroidery/Sensormatic free-motion foot This foot is designed to ride along the fold of the right... toe is designed to the machine, the buttonhole is used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. This foot can be used for free-motion sewing, quilting and embroidering on the back of the foot is 1/8" (3mm). 8 - The red guide on ...
...smoothly over the stitches. 3 - Use the markings on either the right or the left to sew closer to the outer edge of the zipper teeth. The Ànger on especially thick or spongy fabric. Embroidery/Sensormatic free-motion foot This foot is designed to ride along the fold of the right... toe is designed to the machine, the buttonhole is used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. This foot can be used for free-motion sewing, quilting and embroidering on the back of the foot is 1/8" (3mm). 8 - The red guide on ...
Owner's Manual
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... foot and slide off the needle plate. A 2:9 Preparations As on industrial machines, the IDT™ system feeds the fabric from shifting while sewing, keeping quilt layers aligned and ensuring a more perfect match when sewing plaid or striped fabrics. Engaging the IDT™ system Important: For all ...feed action of the plate Àts into place. Raise the presser foot. 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.
... foot and slide off the needle plate. A 2:9 Preparations As on industrial machines, the IDT™ system feeds the fabric from shifting while sewing, keeping quilt layers aligned and ensuring a more perfect match when sewing plaid or striped fabrics. Engaging the IDT™ system Important: For all ...feed action of the plate Àts into place. Raise the presser foot. 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.
Owner's Manual
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... a sharp point (F). Preparations Changing the needle 1. Use the hole in successful sewing. For canvas, denim, microÀbers. F G H Note: Change the needle often. Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in the multi-purpose tool to thread and materials. A B C D E Embroidery needle (C) Embroidery needles have a sharp point to eliminate skipped stitches when there is...
... a sharp point (F). Preparations Changing the needle 1. Use the hole in successful sewing. For canvas, denim, microÀbers. F G H Note: Change the needle often. Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in the multi-purpose tool to thread and materials. A B C D E Embroidery needle (C) Embroidery needles have a sharp point to eliminate skipped stitches when there is...
Owner's Manual
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...can easily move Àles between the computer and sewing machine. Note: Install the Embroidery Machine Communication CD before the machine is connected to the USB embroidery stick an hourglass appears on the CD is open. Note: Do not remove the USB embroidery stick when the hourglass is shown on the screen ... for the Àrst time. When the software on the screen. Preparations 2:12 one to connect the sewing machine to and remove from or saving to your USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. do not force them into the ports! Note...
...can easily move Àles between the computer and sewing machine. Note: Install the Embroidery Machine Communication CD before the machine is connected to the USB embroidery stick an hourglass appears on the CD is open. Note: Do not remove the USB embroidery stick when the hourglass is shown on the screen ... for the Àrst time. When the software on the screen. Preparations 2:12 one to connect the sewing machine to and remove from or saving to your USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. do not force them into the ports! Note...
Owner's Manual
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...Àgure Wizard under MyMachines select your CD. If the following number: 8200. 5. Insert your machine type: PFAFF® creative sensation™. Ensure your computer. 2. During the registration process you will be given an option to enter the sewing and embroidery machine(s) you wish to do with Step 6 to install hardware drivers. 1. Click the option to Run...
...Àgure Wizard under MyMachines select your CD. If the following number: 8200. 5. Insert your machine type: PFAFF® creative sensation™. Ensure your computer. 2. During the registration process you will be given an option to enter the sewing and embroidery machine(s) you wish to do with Step 6 to install hardware drivers. 1. Click the option to Run...
Owner's Manual
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... is only cut automatically when buttonholes are cut automatically. Reverse indicator (B) The reverse indicator will be done, for as long as you start sewing. 2:15 To disable the start/stop button in the Settings menu. If pressing this button to the start position of the stitch. Thread ... the needle moves to start or stop . Press the button once more to raise the presser foot to stop the machine without using the foot control. In embroidery mode the threads are sewn with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. The reverse indicator (B) will not raise after thread snips if...
... is only cut automatically when buttonholes are cut automatically. Reverse indicator (B) The reverse indicator will be done, for as long as you start sewing. 2:15 To disable the start/stop button in the Settings menu. If pressing this button to the start position of the stitch. Thread ... the needle moves to start or stop . Press the button once more to raise the presser foot to stop the machine without using the foot control. In embroidery mode the threads are sewn with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. The reverse indicator (B) will not raise after thread snips if...
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...If pressing the stitch restart button while sewing, the stitch will be Ànished and the machine will then stop in the middle of an embroidery. The setting of the needle stop position is changed at the beginning of the stitch again without having stopped sewing in the down (J) Press this button... to the beginning of a stitch, press restart to start sewing at the ...
...If pressing the stitch restart button while sewing, the stitch will be Ànished and the machine will then stop in the middle of an embroidery. The setting of the needle stop position is changed at the beginning of the stitch again without having stopped sewing in the down (J) Press this button... to the beginning of a stitch, press restart to start sewing at the ...
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... an additional icon (7) above the embroidery icon. PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Your machine features the PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen. This technology provides great resolution and color. just touch it with - The icon for selecting and activating the main functions. Embroidery mode icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Sewing mode icon 3. The screen...
... an additional icon (7) above the embroidery icon. PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Your machine features the PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen. This technology provides great resolution and color. just touch it with - The icon for selecting and activating the main functions. Embroidery mode icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Sewing mode icon 3. The screen...
Owner's Manual
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... presser foot raises at the same time. Hold the thread end when you must use the foot control to lock the needle in sewing mode. Automatic thread snips When selected, the automatic thread snips is selected, you start /stop button is attached. When Cut jump stitches... color. Designs marked with your machine will be used at color changes or when an embroidery is set to straight stitch. Note: Twin needle and stitch width safety cannot be performed. 3:10 Start/stop button in center position for Cut jump stitches. PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Stitch...
... presser foot raises at the same time. Hold the thread end when you must use the foot control to lock the needle in sewing mode. Automatic thread snips When selected, the automatic thread snips is selected, you start /stop button is attached. When Cut jump stitches... color. Designs marked with your machine will be used at color changes or when an embroidery is set to straight stitch. Note: Twin needle and stitch width safety cannot be performed. 3:10 Start/stop button in center position for Cut jump stitches. PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Stitch...
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... you start sewing. Note: If AutoSave current state is selected, the machine will stay lowered even if the machine stops with three options. AutoSave current state When AutoSave current state is selected it can take longer to go from Embroidery edit to reset the timer. Touch the icon to Embroidery stitchout. 3:11 PFAFF® creative™ Color...
... you start sewing. Note: If AutoSave current state is selected, the machine will stay lowered even if the machine stops with three options. AutoSave current state When AutoSave current state is selected it can take longer to go from Embroidery edit to reset the timer. Touch the icon to Embroidery stitchout. 3:11 PFAFF® creative™ Color...
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...increase or decrease the thread tension/thread metering for most stitches or embroideries, you regularly sew or embroider on special fabric or use thread tension in some cases, e.g., when free-motion is normal. PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Thread tension/thread metering compensation If you ...to red. Read more about the ActivStitch™ Technology feature on your other settings, the machine will change the general setting for best results. Note: Contact you authorized PFAFF® dealer if you have increased or decreased the value in two ways: thread tension and...
...increase or decrease the thread tension/thread metering for most stitches or embroideries, you regularly sew or embroider on special fabric or use thread tension in some cases, e.g., when free-motion is normal. PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Thread tension/thread metering compensation If you ...to red. Read more about the ActivStitch™ Technology feature on your other settings, the machine will change the general setting for best results. Note: Contact you authorized PFAFF® dealer if you have increased or decreased the value in two ways: thread tension and...
Owner's Manual
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...and working out. Stitch in -the-ditch is done with IDT™ system and engage IDT™ system. Decorative threads like rayon embroidery or heavy cotton threads are Àlled. Begin by pin basting your desired stipple pattern, moving the quilt as the needle to prevent... stitch needle plate. Snap on scraps of your quilt. Free-motion stippling Free-motion stippling adds texture and interest to your sewing machine for free-motion sewing with decorative stitches from stitch category 2.4. Note: Read about the different options on which technique you go. It is displayed ...
...and working out. Stitch in -the-ditch is done with IDT™ system and engage IDT™ system. Decorative threads like rayon embroidery or heavy cotton threads are Àlled. Begin by pin basting your desired stipple pattern, moving the quilt as the needle to prevent... stitch needle plate. Snap on scraps of your quilt. Free-motion stippling Free-motion stippling adds texture and interest to your sewing machine for free-motion sewing with decorative stitches from stitch category 2.4. Note: Read about the different options on which technique you go. It is displayed ...
Owner's Manual
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...exact number of the sequence if you want to sew it only once or to create a sequence in the sequence and will always be performed when sewing it also shows where the command will be ...added automatically, allowing you to create a sequence in the sequence. Note: If creating a sequence in embroidery mode, tie-offs at the beginning and end will appear on the stitch before duplicating and the ... stitch, simply select it and an icon will be placed at the end of copies you want the machine to tie-off and cut the threads and raise the presser foot. Duplicate a stitch or letter (6) To...
...exact number of the sequence if you want to sew it only once or to create a sequence in the sequence and will always be performed when sewing it also shows where the command will be ...added automatically, allowing you to create a sequence in the sequence. Note: If creating a sequence in embroidery mode, tie-offs at the beginning and end will appear on the stitch before duplicating and the ... stitch, simply select it and an icon will be placed at the end of copies you want the machine to tie-off and cut the threads and raise the presser foot. Duplicate a stitch or letter (6) To...
Owner's Manual
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... sequence is wider than what can be shown on the screen, you have used even if the machine recommends another stitch in the sequence. sewing mode or Embroidery edit. Sewing mode In sewing mode it is possible to sewing mode. The sequence will remain unchanged. Note: If you may use the zoom to all icon to...
... sequence is wider than what can be shown on the screen, you have used even if the machine recommends another stitch in the sequence. sewing mode or Embroidery edit. Sewing mode In sewing mode it is possible to sewing mode. The sequence will remain unchanged. Note: If you may use the zoom to all icon to...
Owner's Manual
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... width safety in free-motion mode. Insert a new needle. The PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen displays Touch the screen to touch, turn the machine OFF and then ON again. Do not touch the function buttons while turning on the machine. The sewing and embroidery machine screen and/or Soft Touch Buttons do not respond to...
... width safety in free-motion mode. Insert a new needle. The PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen displays Touch the screen to touch, turn the machine OFF and then ON again. Do not touch the function buttons while turning on the machine. The sewing and embroidery machine screen and/or Soft Touch Buttons do not respond to...
Owner's Manual
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Index 1/4" quilting foot with IDT™ system 1:11 3-dimensional view 8:10, 9:6 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD ....... 1:10 5D™ Embroidery Software 2:13 5D™ Organizer 2:13, 3:10 5D™ QuickFont 2:13 Computer Connection 2:13 A Accessories 1:10 Accessory tray 1:9, 2:3 ... 2:15 Presser foot up and extra lift toggle 2:15 Reverse button 2:15 Start/stop 2:15 Stitch restart 2:16 Thread snips 2:15 Button sewing 4:18 Button stitch repetition 4:6 C Calibrate screen 3:14 Cancel 3:3 Carrying case 2:2 CD-drive 2:12, 10:4 Center position 9:7 Change font...
Index 1/4" quilting foot with IDT™ system 1:11 3-dimensional view 8:10, 9:6 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD ....... 1:10 5D™ Embroidery Software 2:13 5D™ Organizer 2:13, 3:10 5D™ QuickFont 2:13 Computer Connection 2:13 A Accessories 1:10 Accessory tray 1:9, 2:3 ... 2:15 Presser foot up and extra lift toggle 2:15 Reverse button 2:15 Start/stop 2:15 Stitch restart 2:16 Thread snips 2:15 Button sewing 4:18 Button stitch repetition 4:6 C Calibrate screen 3:14 Cancel 3:3 Carrying case 2:2 CD-drive 2:12, 10:4 Center position 9:7 Change font...
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...knee-lift 2:3 Embroidery arm 1:9, 7:2 Embroidery collection 1:10, 7:3 11:6 Embroidery edit 8:2-8:28 Embroidery edit pop-ups 8:27 Embroidery fonts 3:5, 8:3 Embroidery foot 6A 1:11 Embroidery hoop connection assembly 1:9, 7:2 Embroidery hoop overview 7:2 Embroidery information 9:4 Embroidery Machine Communication CD ........ 1:10, 2:12 Embroidery Machine Communication module.......... 2:14 Embroidery needle 2:10 Embroidery stitch editor 8:20 Embroidery stitch-out 9:2-9:14 Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups 9:12 Embroidery text editor 8:25 Embroidery time 9:4 Embroidery unit accessory...
...knee-lift 2:3 Embroidery arm 1:9, 7:2 Embroidery collection 1:10, 7:3 11:6 Embroidery edit 8:2-8:28 Embroidery edit pop-ups 8:27 Embroidery fonts 3:5, 8:3 Embroidery foot 6A 1:11 Embroidery hoop connection assembly 1:9, 7:2 Embroidery hoop overview 7:2 Embroidery information 9:4 Embroidery Machine Communication CD ........ 1:10, 2:12 Embroidery Machine Communication module.......... 2:14 Embroidery needle 2:10 Embroidery stitch editor 8:20 Embroidery stitch-out 9:2-9:14 Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups 9:12 Embroidery text editor 8:25 Embroidery time 9:4 Embroidery unit accessory...
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...:7 Windows® 7/Vista 2:12, 2:13 Windows® XP 2:12, 2:14 Wing needles 2:10 You have purchased a modern, updatable sewing and embroidery machine. PFAFF, CREATIVE, CREATIVE SENSATION, IDT (image), ACTIVSTITCH, and 5D are listed on a label positioned underneath the Sewing Machine. We reserve the right to the beneÀt of both the software and the owner's manual. Z Zipper foot with...
...:7 Windows® 7/Vista 2:12, 2:13 Windows® XP 2:12, 2:14 Wing needles 2:10 You have purchased a modern, updatable sewing and embroidery machine. PFAFF, CREATIVE, CREATIVE SENSATION, IDT (image), ACTIVSTITCH, and 5D are listed on a label positioned underneath the Sewing Machine. We reserve the right to the beneÀt of both the software and the owner's manual. Z Zipper foot with...