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...select sewing machine 1 Connection socket "foot control with main cord" 2 Main switch 3 Handwheel release disk 4 Handwheel 5 Bobbin winder 6 Lid with stitches 7 Extra spool holder 8 Spool holder with spool cap 9 Take-up lever 10 Needle thread tension dial 11 Threading path 12 Thread cutter 13 Needle ...16 Base plate 17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1540/1530) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 1540 23 Carrying handle 24 Stitch selection 1530 & 1520 25 Thread guide 26 Sewing lamp (max. 15 ...
...select sewing machine 1 Connection socket "foot control with main cord" 2 Main switch 3 Handwheel release disk 4 Handwheel 5 Bobbin winder 6 Lid with stitches 7 Extra spool holder 8 Spool holder with spool cap 9 Take-up lever 10 Needle thread tension dial 11 Threading path 12 Thread cutter 13 Needle ...16 Base plate 17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1540/1530) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 1540 23 Carrying handle 24 Stitch selection 1530 & 1520 25 Thread guide 26 Sewing lamp (max. 15 ...
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... . Use this appliance from all moving parts. Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 Watts. 3. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug sewing machine from the accumulation of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electric outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when...
... . Use this appliance from all moving parts. Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 Watts. 3. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug sewing machine from the accumulation of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electric outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when...
Owner's Manual
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... Changing the needle Cleaning and oiling Closed overlock stitch Cording foot Covering stitch Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the straight stitch Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the bobbin thread Dropping the feed dog Elastic stitch Elastic stitches Electrical connection Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch Eyelet embroidery Feather stitch Felling foot Free arm Fringe foot Introduction 55...
... Changing the needle Cleaning and oiling Closed overlock stitch Cording foot Covering stitch Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the straight stitch Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the bobbin thread Dropping the feed dog Elastic stitch Elastic stitches Electrical connection Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch Eyelet embroidery Feather stitch Felling foot Free arm Fringe foot Introduction 55...
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... Threading the upper thread Top feed (Integrated Dual Feed) Top-stitching Trouble-shooting Twin needle 49-51 15 12 10 14 23 70 11, 35 Utility stitch table Introduction Selecting needle position 16 Selecting stitch width 16 Winding from the second spool holder 6 Serging with ...blindstitch and overlock stitch 25, 28-29 Winding the bobbin 4-7 Serging with zigzag stitch 24 Winding through the needle 7 Setting stretch stitches 17-19 Setting utility stitches 17-19 Zigzag stitch 24 Sewing light 69 Sewing on buttons 34 Sewing on ...
... Threading the upper thread Top feed (Integrated Dual Feed) Top-stitching Trouble-shooting Twin needle 49-51 15 12 10 14 23 70 11, 35 Utility stitch table Introduction Selecting needle position 16 Selecting stitch width 16 Winding from the second spool holder 6 Serging with ...blindstitch and overlock stitch 25, 28-29 Winding the bobbin 4-7 Serging with zigzag stitch 24 Winding through the needle 7 Setting stretch stitches 17-19 Setting utility stitches 17-19 Zigzag stitch 24 Sewing light 69 Sewing on buttons 34 Sewing on ...
Owner's Manual
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... tears and inserting patches Decorative stitch e.g. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work up to 6 mm For serging and appliqué. M F Greek stitch, wide Shell-edging stitch e.g. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering. Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1520 A/B/C A/B/C Buttonhole D H Blind stitch with zigzag (elastic) E -
... tears and inserting patches Decorative stitch e.g. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work up to 6 mm For serging and appliqué. M F Greek stitch, wide Shell-edging stitch e.g. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering. Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1520 A/B/C A/B/C Buttonhole D H Blind stitch with zigzag (elastic) E -
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... stitch F - Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1520 D - The material must be turned by 180 degrees For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g. hemstitching. Peacock's eye stitch E - I K K I L - Also for crazy quilting Honeycomb stitch For sewing on heavy materials Decorative stitch Embellishment inside seams as well as a covering stitch Cord stitch A loose decorative stitch Heavy...
... stitch F - Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1520 D - The material must be turned by 180 degrees For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g. hemstitching. Peacock's eye stitch E - I K K I L - Also for crazy quilting Honeycomb stitch For sewing on heavy materials Decorative stitch Embellishment inside seams as well as a covering stitch Cord stitch A loose decorative stitch Heavy...
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... Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 Stitch 1540 1530/1520 LC - LI - EK - EL - Diagonal stitch Triangle stitch Florentine stitch Application A decorative stitch, e.g. for sportswear For whip-stitching hems, e.g. for bath accessories A decorative stitch, e.g. ID - MG - IF - LMK - LG - for patchwork and quilting A decorative elastic stitch, e.g. The material must be turned by 180 degrees An elastic decorative stitch A decorative, elastic stitch A stretch, decorative stitch...
... Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 Stitch 1540 1530/1520 LC - LI - EK - EL - Diagonal stitch Triangle stitch Florentine stitch Application A decorative stitch, e.g. for sportswear For whip-stitching hems, e.g. for bath accessories A decorative stitch, e.g. ID - MG - IF - LMK - LG - for patchwork and quilting A decorative elastic stitch, e.g. The material must be turned by 180 degrees An elastic decorative stitch A decorative, elastic stitch A stretch, decorative stitch...
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Operate your Pfaff select Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection Removable accessory tray Bobbins Bobbin case Threading the needle Needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser foot IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed Changing the needle Needle thread tension Lowering the feed dog Stitch width dial Needle position dial Reverse sewing Stitch length dial Stitch selection 2 3 4-7 8-9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18-19 1
Operate your Pfaff select Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection Removable accessory tray Bobbins Bobbin case Threading the needle Needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser foot IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed Changing the needle Needle thread tension Lowering the feed dog Stitch width dial Needle position dial Reverse sewing Stitch length dial Stitch selection 2 3 4-7 8-9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18-19 1
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...This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to the wall socket. Operate your Pfaff select Carrying-case Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in any way. 2 Position = half speed Position = full speed For this plug is..., reverse the plug. Do not modify the plug in the compartment of the carrying-case Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the front part of the foot control. Additionally, you can regulate the sewing speed by pressing the ...
...This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to the wall socket. Operate your Pfaff select Carrying-case Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in any way. 2 Position = half speed Position = full speed For this plug is..., reverse the plug. Do not modify the plug in the compartment of the carrying-case Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the front part of the foot control. Additionally, you can regulate the sewing speed by pressing the ...
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...the left . The reverse applies also for the stitch width selection of the left (see page 49). 16 Exception: Straight stitch is being changed, the needle must not be achieved...(maximum stitch width). Basic setting: Turn the stitch width knob (27) to increase or reduce the width of individual stitches. The furthest needle position to the right. In chapter "Utility stitches and practical...) in the material. When the position of the stitch. When selecting the width, the needle must not be adjusted with stitch width 0. The furthest needle position to the left ...
...the left . The reverse applies also for the stitch width selection of the left (see page 49). 16 Exception: Straight stitch is being changed, the needle must not be achieved...(maximum stitch width). Basic setting: Turn the stitch width knob (27) to increase or reduce the width of individual stitches. The furthest needle position to the right. In chapter "Utility stitches and practical...) in the material. When the position of the stitch. When selecting the width, the needle must not be adjusted with stitch width 0. The furthest needle position to the left ...
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...must turn the dial to the required length. The further you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking on the button to 0, the higher the density of the stitch. Operate your Pfaff select Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as it will... find the "buttonhole" symbol. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you will go in the grey area. 17...
...must turn the dial to the required length. The further you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking on the button to 0, the higher the density of the stitch. Operate your Pfaff select Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as it will... find the "buttonhole" symbol. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you will go in the grey area. 17...
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... that you can release buttons that are suitable for stretch material. Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, push button controls - You can find on the stitch table in the stretch range. All the stitch combinations are stretch stitches, i.e. B Utility and stretch stitch combinations By pushing two or several buttons you will go in the utility...
... that you can release buttons that are suitable for stretch material. Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, push button controls - You can find on the stitch table in the stretch range. All the stitch combinations are stretch stitches, i.e. B Utility and stretch stitch combinations By pushing two or several buttons you will go in the utility...
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... letter is also found in the grey area. 19 Turn the stitch length dial (21) as far as it will 21 go in the Introduction chapter. Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, stitch dial - select 1530, 1520 Utility stitches Each stitch is positioned below mark A. The stitches and their corresponding letters are shown on A the inside of the...
... letter is also found in the grey area. 19 Turn the stitch length dial (21) as far as it will 21 go in the Introduction chapter. Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, stitch dial - select 1530, 1520 Utility stitches Each stitch is positioned below mark A. The stitches and their corresponding letters are shown on A the inside of the...
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Utility stitches and practical sewing Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing chart General sewing aids Non-elastic stitches Elastic stitches Overlock stitches Covering stitches Buttonhole Button sewing Hemming with the twin needle Smocking Gathering Darning Sewing on zippers Stabilizing edges Sewing lace Shell edging 22 23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34 35 35 36 37-38 39-41 42 43 44 21
Utility stitches and practical sewing Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing chart General sewing aids Non-elastic stitches Elastic stitches Overlock stitches Covering stitches Buttonhole Button sewing Hemming with the twin needle Smocking Gathering Darning Sewing on zippers Stabilizing edges Sewing lace Shell edging 22 23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34 35 35 36 37-38 39-41 42 43 44 21
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... switched on = off . Always use the "center" needle position if not otherwise specificed in the instructions. 1540 1530 1520 stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in mm Dual feed on or off = Thread tension Presser foot number 22 The choice of the sewing foot, the ...setting of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing Explanation of the needle thread tension and whether the sewing is carried out with further instructions that are ...
... switched on = off . Always use the "center" needle position if not otherwise specificed in the instructions. 1540 1530 1520 stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in mm Dual feed on or off = Thread tension Presser foot number 22 The choice of the sewing foot, the ...setting of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. stitch Utility stitches and practical sewing Explanation of the needle thread tension and whether the sewing is carried out with further instructions that are ...
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...15 and the bobbin thread tension on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). The adjustment of 4-5. Utility stitches and practical sewing Needle thread tension To ensure perfect sewing results, the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be interlaced between the two ...guide is inserted into hole A and is determined by the needle position dial. Perfect tension Too high tension Too low tension Topstitching Straight stitch G (1540)/E (1530, 1520) can always guide the sewing foot along the guide marks on page 8. If you can be sewn using any of 15...
...15 and the bobbin thread tension on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). The adjustment of 4-5. Utility stitches and practical sewing Needle thread tension To ensure perfect sewing results, the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be interlaced between the two ...guide is inserted into hole A and is determined by the needle position dial. Perfect tension Too high tension Too low tension Topstitching Straight stitch G (1540)/E (1530, 1520) can always guide the sewing foot along the guide marks on page 8. If you can be sewn using any of 15...
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...by changing the needle position, e.g. Please ensure that the needle is the basic straight stitch. Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch stitch 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 2,5 0 2,5 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 1540 G 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1530 E 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1520 E 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Straight stitch Stitch G/E is at its highest position when adjusting the needle position. When sewing, the ... seams. The raw edge must be positioned halfway under the sewing foot. C A Zigzag stitch In addition to 2 mm. It is also suitable for overcasting can select up to 15 different needle positions (see...
...by changing the needle position, e.g. Please ensure that the needle is the basic straight stitch. Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch stitch 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 2,5 0 2,5 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 1540 G 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1530 E 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1520 E 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Straight stitch Stitch G/E is at its highest position when adjusting the needle position. When sewing, the ... seams. The raw edge must be positioned halfway under the sewing foot. C A Zigzag stitch In addition to 2 mm. It is also suitable for overcasting can select up to 15 different needle positions (see...
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...8226; Using the needle positioning knob 28, select the needle position to regulate the penetration of presser foot 3. Stitch D (1540), stitch H (1530/1520) 25 Remember! Use the needle position and the width dial (27) to the right . •...bar of the needle in the crease. Stitch H (1540) Blind stitch (elastic) Stitch D (1540) or H (1530/1520) is a blind stitch for invisible hems; Utility stitches and practical sewing A B stitch 1540 H/D 5- 1-2 1530 - /H 5- 1-2 1520 - /H 5- 1-2 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 Blind stitch (Model 1540) Blind stitch H is best suited for woven or ...
...8226; Using the needle positioning knob 28, select the needle position to regulate the penetration of presser foot 3. Stitch D (1540), stitch H (1530/1520) 25 Remember! Use the needle position and the width dial (27) to the right . •...bar of the needle in the crease. Stitch H (1540) Blind stitch (elastic) Stitch D (1540) or H (1530/1520) is a blind stitch for invisible hems; Utility stitches and practical sewing A B stitch 1540 H/D 5- 1-2 1530 - /H 5- 1-2 1520 - /H 5- 1-2 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 Blind stitch (Model 1540) Blind stitch H is best suited for woven or ...
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... sewing all seams where great strength is very suitable for the longest stitch length. 1540 G 3-5 Stretch 1530 E 3-5 Stretch 1520 E 3-5 Stretch 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Stretch triple zigzag stitch The stretch triple zigzag stitch is a highly elastic and decorative seam which is needed, e.g. inside trouser seams. Turn the stitch length dial away from you as far as it will go...
... sewing all seams where great strength is very suitable for the longest stitch length. 1540 G 3-5 Stretch 1530 E 3-5 Stretch 1520 E 3-5 Stretch 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Stretch triple zigzag stitch The stretch triple zigzag stitch is a highly elastic and decorative seam which is needed, e.g. inside trouser seams. Turn the stitch length dial away from you as far as it will go...
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Stretch 1520 F 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Honeycomb stitch The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decorative hem which is particularly suitable for hems on swimwear, skirts or lingerie. • Mark elastic and fabric in quarters. • ... quarter markings. • Place fabric and elastic under sewing foot. • Stretch elastic to stretch from the front and back of its high elasticity, this stitch can be used for sewing elastic on T-shirts and childrens clothes. • Fold the hem over double and overstitch it. Utility...
Stretch 1520 F 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Honeycomb stitch The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decorative hem which is particularly suitable for hems on swimwear, skirts or lingerie. • Mark elastic and fabric in quarters. • ... quarter markings. • Place fabric and elastic under sewing foot. • Stretch elastic to stretch from the front and back of its high elasticity, this stitch can be used for sewing elastic on T-shirts and childrens clothes. • Fold the hem over double and overstitch it. Utility...