Pfaff 72 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

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Types

of

Fabrics

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Hercerize

Cotton

Silk

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Needle

Size

Fine

Fabrics

georgette,

such

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voile,

batiste,

Lightweight

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dress

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woolens,

peries.

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Heavy such duroy,

tickings,

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Synthetics,

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plastics,

lightweight

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silks

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coating,

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heavy

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lawn, silk.

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silks

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muslin,

brocades,

and

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denim, fabrics, bed

lightweight

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tickings,

sailcloth,

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nylon,

orion,

etc.

chiffon,

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cor-

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