CPFAFFD
Automatic
362-261
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Foreword
Your
dream
has
come
true!
You
ore
now
the
proud
owner
of
a
Pfaff-Automatic
362-261
——
the
sewing
machine
with
unlimited
possibilities.
The
machine
you
have
chosen
has
a
built-in
vibrator
which
enables
you
to
darn
without
hoops.
An
exclusive
feature
of
Pfaff
sewing
machines,
the
Stopmaiic
ensures
that
your
machine
is
ready
for
sewing
at
any
time.
This
instruction
book
will
help
you
understand
the
machine
and
give
you
valuable
tips
to
make
sewing
more
fun
for
you.
Even
if
you
are
an
experienced
seamstress,
you
will
find
this
book
a
valuable
guide
to
easy
sewing
——
Pfaff-Automatic
Sewing.
Follow
these
simple
instructions
and
familiarize
yaurself
with
the
exclusive
automatic
features
of
your
machine.
You
will
find
sewing
exciting
on
your
easy-to-operate
Pfoff-Automatic.
If
you
have
any
sewing
problems,
please
contact
your
Pfaff
dealer.
He
will
be
glad
to
help
you
at
any
time.
G.
M.
PFAFF
AG
Karisruhe-Durlach
Branch
12
I
Thread
take-up
lever
2
Top
control
(0)
cover
3
Embroidery
pattern
length
lever
(E)
4
Dial
(C)
5
Zigzag
finger-tip
control
6
Bobbin
winder
7
Stop
motion
knob
8
Stitch
length
dial
9
Reverse
feed
control
10
Light
switch
11
Drop
feed
control
12
Needle
plate
13
Free
arm
cover
(enclosing
transverse
rotary
sewing
hook)
16
Needle
15
Automatic
needle
Ihreader
16
Needle
thread
tension
17
Sewlight
18
Stitch
width
dial
(A)
19
Needle
position
lever
(B)
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20
Balance
wheel
21
Collapsible
spool
pins
22
Top
cover
23
Needle
threader
control
24
Face
cover
25
Presser
bar
lifter
(also
used
to
operate
the
Stopmofic)
26
Sewing
foot
thumb
screw
27
Sewing foal
28
Snap-out
workplafe
3O
29
30
31
32
Free
arm
Double
receptacle
for
speed
control
and
power
cords
Free
arm
top
cover
Needle
set
screw
3
Make
sure
the
electric
circuit
is
A.
C.
before
you
plug
in
the
machine.
Electrical
Information
D
R
734
Push
plug
1
into
receptacle
2,
and
plug
3atother
end
of
cord
into
the
wall
outlet.
Cord
4
leadstothe
speed
control.
c
Place
the
foot
control
under
the
cabinet
within
easy
reach
of
your
foot.
Rest
the
right
foot
on
the
speed
control
and
press.
The
harder
you
press,
the
faster
the
machine
will
run.
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The
Stopmatic
Push
the
raised
presser
bar
lifter
toward
the
machine
as
far
as
it
will
go——and
the
motor
will
automatically
lift
the
take-up
lever
and
the
needle
to
the
pasitions
re
quired
for
threading
the
needle
and
re
moving
the
work.
(Don’t
forget
to
plug
in
the
machine,
though.)
Whenever
you
have
to
raise
the
needle,
operate
the
Stopmatic
lever.
V
Fundamentals
of
Machine
Operation
Make
sure
stop
motion
knob
b
is
tightened
before
you
begin
sewing
(clockwise
as
indicated
by
white
arrow).
If
you
want
to
turn
balance
wheel
a
by
hand
(al
though
normally
there
is
no
need
to
do
so),
always
turn
it
toward
you
(counter-clockwise
as
shown
by
black
arrow.)
Never
run
a
threaded
machine
unless
you
have
fabric
under
the
presser
foot.
The
machine
will
feed
the
material
under
the
sewing
foot
automatically.
All
you
have
to
do
is
guide
the
work.
Never
try
to
hasten
feeding
by
pushing
or
pulling
the
fabric
while
stitching
because
the
needle
may
bend
or
break.
Before
you
begin
and
after
you
have
completed
a
seam,
always
operate
the
Stopmotic
lever
to
raise
the
take-up
lever
to
a
position
about
5
f32”
below
the
top
of
its
stroke
(see
ill.).
When
in
this
position,
the
needle
can
be
threaded
with
the
needle
threader,
or
the
work
be
removed
from
the
machine.
1
DROB4
5
DR
085
R
8007
Dial
G
regulates
the
stitch
length
(the
higher
the
number
on
the
dial,
the
longer
the
stitch).
To
back-
tack
the
end
of
a
seam,
simply
depress
the
finger-tip
control.
‘:
Z
Straight
Stitching
Set:
Dial
C=O
-
Dial
A=O
.
Lever
B=
‘I’
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Lever
E
engages
and
disengages
the
Automatic
mechanism,
If
you
don’t
need
this
mechanism
for
a
longer
period,
set
lever
Eat“0”.
I
This
setting
is
indicated
on
pages
32
to51as
follows:
A=0
-
B=I-
C=O
.
E=0
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7998
R
7999
Zigzag
Sewing
Set:
Dial
C=O
If
you
want
to
sew
a
few
wide
zigzag
stitches
while
the
machine
is
set
for
straight
stitching
(A
on
0),
merely
press
down
the
finger-tip
control.
When
the
lever
is
released,
the
machine
resumes
straight
stitching
automatically.
Ta
sew
longer
zigzag
seams,
turn
dial
A
to
desired
stitch
width
(indicated
by
numbers
I
to
4).
When
dial
A
is
set
between
I
and
2,
you
can
double
the
stitch
width
by
depress
ing
the
finger-tip
control
(important
for
making
buttonholes).
When
you
push
the
control
up,
the
machine
will
sew
straight,
regardless
of
the
stitch
width
set
(ideal
for
tying
off
zigzag
seams).
Lever
B
changes
the
position
of
the
needle
in
the
needle
plate
slot.
Thus
the
stitch
ing
can
be
moved
from
the
center
to
the
left
or
right
of
the
slot,
as
desired.
Dial
G
lengthens
zigzag
stitches
or
packs
them
more
closely
to
gether
(satin
stitch).
The
position
of
lever
B
(left,
center,
right)
indi
cates
the
position
of
the
needle
in
the
needle plate
slot.
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cp
7
R
7995
-
Swing
back
the
caver
on
control
0.
Your
embroidery
design
dial
shows
all
the
primary
designs
you
con
make
with
the
Automatic.
Pick
your
design
and
turn
the
dial
so
it
paints
to
that
design.
The
numbers
in
the
slat
indicate
the
machine
dial
settings
which
will
give
you
the
design
you
have
chosen.
Here
is
on
example:
Turn
control
A
to
0.
Flick
lever
B
left
(as
indicated
by
arrow).
Turn
dial
C
clockwise
until
5
is
at
top.
Turn
dial
0
clockwise
until
3
is
opposite
red
mark
(see
arrow).
And
watch
your
Automatic
conjure
up
the
design
you
want.
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To
ensure
that
the
zigzog
stitches
are
packed
closely
to
gether,
set
dial
G
(page
6)
between
0.2
and
0.4,
depend
ing
on
the
type
of
fabric
and
the
thread
size.
R
8002
Setting
Machine
for
Automatic
Embroidery
Set:
Lever
E=3
I-
‘I
‘F
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To
ovoid
heavy
working
of
the
automatic
embroidery
mechanism
after
periods
of
idleness,
occasionally
set
lever
E
on
3,
dial
0
on
4,
and
dial
C
on
5.
Then
unthread
the
needle,
raise
the
presser
bar
lifter
and
run
the
machine
for
a
few
minutes.
To
obtain
an
attractive
design,
set
dial
G
(page
6)
between
0.2
and
0.4
(depending
on
type
of
fabric
ond
thread
size)
so
that
stitches
ore
pocked
closely
together.
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D
The
arrow
appearing
in
box
B
indicates
whether
lever
B
should
be
moved
to
the
right,
left
or
central
position.
A
You
can
produce
a
nice
border
effect
(see
above
illustration)
by
simply
moving
lever
B
from
the
left
to
the
center
and
right,
without
changing
settings
A,
C
and
D.
This
is
an
advantage
of
the
Pfaff-Automatic.
Most
designs
are
made
with
dial
A
set
on
“0”
(see
box
A
on
dial
wheel)
so
that
this
setting
need
hardly
be
changed.
A
Big
Advantage
of
the
Pfaff-Automatic
Each
of
the
primary
designs
pictured
on
the
embroidery
design
dial
can
be
sewn
in
different
lengths.
Therefore
you
can
vary
the
appearance
of
the
pattern
without
changing
the
stitch
length.
The
pattern
length
is
controlled
by
lever
E,
which
has
seven
graduations
——four
numbered
(1,
3,
5,
and
7)
and
three
un
numbered.
Maximum
pattern
length
is
obtained
by
setting
E
on
“7”,
and
minimum
length
by
setting
it
on
“1”.
When
it
is
set
on
“0”,
the
Automatic
mechanism
is
disengaged.
LeverEot:
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7
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7095
9
Winding
the
Bobbin
Hold
balance
wheel
a
and
turn
stop
motion
knob
b
all
the
way
to
the
left
(counter-clockwise).
Place
spool
of
thread
on
right-hand
spool
pin.
The
bobbin
thread
should
always
be
the
same
size
as
that
used
on
the
spool,
or
a
little
finer.
Pull
thread
from
spool
and
lead
it
clockwise
around
thread
retainer
stud
g,
crossing
the
thread.
2
3
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7096
Pull
it
through
thread
guide.
6
R
7067
Pass
end
of
thread
through
slot
in
bobbin,
from
inside.
Set
bobbin
on
bobbin
winder
spindle
so
that
key
at
base
of
spindle
enters
slot
in
bobbin.
Press
in
lever
i.
Hold
end
of
thread
and
slowly
start
machine.
Having
wound
a
few
turns,
break
off
end
of
thread
and
continue
winding
at
a
faster
pace.
Bobbin
winder
will
stop
automatically
when
bobbin
is
full.
If
you
don’t
want
a
full
bobbin,
press
out
lever
i
when
sufficient
amount
of
thread
has
been
wound.
You
may
continue
sewing
while
you
are
winding
bobbin
without
disconnecting
balance
wheel.
R
7097
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Z
7100
7
N
Operate
the
Stopmatic
lever
to
raise
the
needle
and
open
free
arm
cover.
Lift
latch
k
with
your
forefinger.
Pull
out
bobbin
case
with
bobbin
by
holding
the
latch.
When
you
release
latch
k,
the
empty
bobbin
drops
out.
12
Inserting
a
Full
Bobbin
into
Bobbin
Case
As
shown
in
illustration
1,
hold
bobbin
in
left
hand
so
that
the
thread
end
falls
from
the
top
down
toward
you,
and
insert
bobbin
into
bobbin
case.
Hold
the
bobbin
firmly
in
the
bobbin
case
and
pull
the
thread
into
the
case
slot.
Pull
the
thread
under
the
tension
spring
until
it
emerges
from
the
opening
at
the
end
of
the
spring.
Leave
about
three
inches
of
thread
hanging
from
the
bobbin
case.
Hold
the
case
by
its
open
lotch,
so
that
the
bobbin
cannot
fall
out.
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8157
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5869
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2
Removing
the
Bobbin
Case
-
-
-
inserting
the
Bobbin
Case
Make
sure
the
needle
is
still
in
its
highest
position.
With
thumb
and
forefinger
of
left
hand,
lift
latch
k
and
turn
bobbin
case
until
slot
at
end
of
latch
points
up
(see
arrow).
Then
place
it
on
center
stud
s
of
hook.
In
replacing
the
bobbin
case,
it
is
best
to
hold
the
loose
end
of
threod
so
that
it
will
not
get
jammed
between
bobbin
case
and
hook.
Release
latch
k.
Press
against
bobbin
case
until
you
hear
it
snap
into
place.
An
improperly
inserted
bobbin
case
will
cause
needle
breakage.
Close
free
arm
cover.
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R
5868
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8159
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A
13
Recommended
Needle
and
Thread
Sizes
The
appearanceofthe
finished
seamisdependent
on
the
correct
relationship
between
needle,
thread
and
fabric.
Select
the
proper
thread
sizes
and
needles
from
this
chart.
The
same
size
threads
should
be
used
in
the
needle
and
on
the
bobbin.
Some
experienced
seamstresses
prefer
a
somewhat
thinner
bobbin
thread.
However,
the
bobbin
thread
never
should
be
thicker
than
the
needle
thread.
Types
of
Fabrics
Mercerized
Silk
Needle
Cotton
Size
0
Fine
Fabrics
80
60
to
such
as
georgette,
chiffon,
batiste,
to
000
or
voile,
lawn,
silk.
100
70
twist
Lightweight
Fabrics
70
such
as
dress
silks
and
cottons,
A
&
B
to
80
sheer
woolens,
shirting,
dra-
twist
80
peries.
Medium
Fabrics
50
such
as
lightweight
woolens,
to
B
&
C
90
madras,
muslin,
brocades,
heavy
twist
silks
and
rayon,
gabardine.
70
Heavy
Fabrics
40
such
as
coating,
denim,
corduroy,
to
C
&
D
100
slipcover
fabrics,
bed tickings,
twist
50
lightweight
canvas.
Very
Heavy
Fabrics
24
90
such
as
heavy
tickings,
canvas,
to
E
t
overcoating,
sailcloth,
up-
twist
40
110
hoistery.
Synthetics,
Rayon,
Acetate
Determined
by
Determined
including
nylon,
orIon,
dacron,
weight
of
fabric
bythreadsize
plastics,
etc.
40
to
50
60
to
80
14
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Important
Facts
about
Needles
On
Pfaff
362
sewing
machines,
System
130R,
flafshank
needles
are
used
for
all
ordinary
sewing
and
embroidery
work.
The
needle
system
is
stamped
an
the
needle
plate.
Genuine
Pfaff
needles,
System
130R,
are
available
from
every
Pfaff
dealer.
Bent
or
blunt
needles
shauld
not
be
used.
Changing
the
Needle
Operate
the
Stopmatic
lever
to
raise
the
needle,
and
lower
sewing
foot.
Loosen
needle
set
screw
0
half
a
turn
and
pull
old
needle
out
of
needle
clamp.
Insert
new
needle
into
opening
of
needle
clamp
and
push
it
up
as
far
as
it
will
go.
Make
sure
that
flat
side
of
shank
faces
toward
the
back
and
long
groove
toward
you.
Tighten
needle
set
screw
0.
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Upper
Threading
Place
spool
of
thread
on
spool
pin
1
and
lead
thread
end
through
holes
in
thread
guides
2
and
3
and
through
both
threod
retainer
openings
4
(see
illustration
opposite).
Pull
thread
between
any
two
of
tension
discs
5,
as
illustrated,
and
jerk
it
far
over
to
the
right
so
that
it
slips
properly
into
the
slot
and
under
the
thread
check
spring.
At
the
some
time,
press
the
thread
passing
down
to
the
tension
against
the
top
cover
of
the
machine.
Bring
take-up
lever
6
as
high
as
it
will
go
and
pass
thread
from
right
to
lett
through
one
of
the
holes
at
its
end.
Pull
thread
into
slots
at
left
of
thread
guides
7
and
8
ond
then
into
the
slat
at
left
of
needle
clamp
9.
Then
thread
needle,
front
to
back.
The
automatic
needle
threader
will
do
this
for
you
easily
and
quickly.
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Operating
the
Needle
Threader
Operate
the
Stopmatic
lever
to
lift
the
needle
to
its
raised
position
(which
has
been
reached
when
the
ascending
take-up
lever
is
about
/3z
below
the
top
of
its
stroke,asillustrated
on
page
5).
Now
lower
the
sewing
foot
and
——
With
your
left
hand
push
needle
threader
control
down
until
threader
prong
w
(see
opposite
page)
penetrates
needle
eye.
Keep
control
in
this
position.
Hold
thread
loosely
and
leaditfrom
left
around
the
small
pin,
then
place
it
behind
hook
of
threader
prong.
Release
control
slightly
until
prong
w
reverses
and
pulls
thread
through
needle
eye.
Jerk
control
down
again
so
the
thread
loop
will
fall
off
the
prong.
Pull
thread
through
needle
eye
and
release
control.
DR
086
j
R8013
2
R8009
3
R8010
4
When
you
have
had
sufficient
needle
threading
practice,
you
may
shorten
the
procedure
as
follows:
Push
needle
threader
control
down.
Place
thread
behind
hook
of
prong
w
so
that
its
end
is
about
‘/2
inch
to
the
right
of
the
prong.
Slowly
re
lease
control.
Prong
w
now
pulls
end
of
the
thread
—
instead
of
the
loop
—
through
needle
eye.
Since
the
take-up
lever
is
almost
at
its
highest
point
when
you
thread
the
needle,
it
is
sufficient
to
pull
only
about
three
inches
of
thread
through
the
needle
eye.
I1
I
R8158
Drawing
Up
the
Bobbin
Thread
A
Hold
needle
thread
lightly
in
your
left
hand.
Turn
balance
wheel
toward
you
until
the
needle
moves
down
and
up
again
and
take-up
lever
reaches
its
highest
position.
Lightly
pull
needle
thread
to
draw
bobbin
thread
up
through
needle
plate
slot.
Place
both
threads
back
under
sewing
foot
before
you
put
fabric
into
machine.
19
Correct
Tension
Regulation
Balanced
tensions
are
essential
for
sewing.
If
your
tension
is
correct,
you
will
have
perfect
seams
as
sketched
below
(Ill).
Sketch
I
—
The
threads
interlock
on
the
underside
of
the
fabric.
Cause:
Upper
tension
too
loose
or
lower
tension
too
tight.
Sketch
II
—
The
threods
interlock
on
the
surface
of
the
fabric.
Cause:
Upper
tension
too
tight
or
lower
tension
too
loose.
To
check
whether
the
tensions
are
correctly
bal
anced,
take
a
closely
woven
piece
of
fabric
and
sew
a
few
straight
and
zigzag
seams.
If
the
straight
stitches
are
tightly
drawn
in
on
both
sides
of
the
fabric
(see
seam
sketch
Ill),
the
tensions
are
correct.
The
surest
way
to
double-check
this
is
by
eyamining
a
zigzag
seam.
If
the
zigzag
seam
is
equally
wide
on
surface
and
underside
of
the
fabric,
that
is,
if
the
threads
are
locked
exactly
at
the
zigs
and
zags
of
the
seam,
the
tension
adjust
ment
is
correct.
R8150
A
V
I
I
j.
1
I
20
--1
-
-
—
-
——
Regulating
the
Thread
Tension
The
bobbin
thread
tension
rarely
needs
adjusting,
except
for
embroidery
when
ii
should
be
a
little
tighter
than
for
ordinary
sewing.
Adjustment
is
made
by
a
small
knurled
screw
on
the
bobbin
case
which
canbeturned
with
the
thumb
tip.
Turn
it
left
for
looser
tension.
Turn
it
right
)*m
for
tighter
tension.
Determine
correct
bobbin
tension
by
holding
the
thread
end
between
thumb
and
forefinger
and
letting
the
bobbin
case
hang
freely.
The
tension
should
be
strong
enough
to
keep
the
bobbin
case
from
being
pulled
down
by
its
own
weight.
However,
as
you
jerk
your
hand
slightly,
the
bobbin
case
should
grad
ucilly
slide
down.
V
The
final
stitch
appearance
canberegulated
by
the
upper
tension
dial,
as
follows:
Turn
left
EE(
for
looser
tension.
Turn
right
))
for
tighter
tension.
The
upper
tension
is
so
designed
that
all
grades
of
ten
sion
—
loose
to
tight
—
can
be
covered
with
one
complete
turnofthe
tension
dial.
The
numbers
on
the
tension
dial
indicate
different
degrees
of
tension.
The
higher
the
num
ber,
the
greater
the
tension.
Onlyinvery
rare
cases
will
it
be
necessary
to
reset
the
tension.
For
ordinary
sewing,
the
upper
tension
should
be
set
at
about
5.
Your
upper
tension
has
a
third
tension
disc
for
two-needle
DR079
I
J
A
work.
R
8029
21
Stitch
Length
Regulation
‘4
Turn
dial
G
until
the
number
indicating
the
desired
stitch
length
is
opposite
the
mark
on
the
dial
housing
(see
straight
arrow).
Or
sew
a
few
stitches
and
regulate
stitch
length
as
required.
To
facilitate
satin
stitching,
the
0—1
range
on
the
scale
is
just
as
large
as
the
1—4
section.
The
setting
depends
on
the
type
of
fabric
and
thread
size
used.
For
normal
satin
stitching,
set
dial
on
0.2.
Reverse
Sewing
‘4
To
backtack
the
beginning
or
end
of
a
seam,
simply
press
the
finger-tip
control
down.
When
the
control
is
released,
the
machine
resumes
forward
sewing
automatically.
This
feature
is
ideal
for
darning
rips
with
the
ordinary
sewing
foot.
To
do
this,
operate
the
control
in
rhythm
and
move
thefabricslightlysideways.
In
this
way,
one
seam
is
placed
neatly
beside
the
other.
The
reverse
stitches
will
be
about
the
same
length
as
forward
stitches.
It
7996
R7998
22
I
Dropping
the
Machine
Feed
The
machine
feed
is
dropped
for
darning
wfh
the
aid
of
thevibrator,
for
hoop
embroidery
and
button
sewing.
To
lower
feed
below
the
needle
plate,
turn
drop
feed
control
clockwise.
Fabric
will
cease
feeding.
When
the
control
is
turned
to
the
right
as
far
asitwill
go,
feeding
of
the
fabric
resumes
automatically
when
you
start
sewing.
23
R816O
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:
ir
Changing
the
Sewing
Foot
Attach
darning
foot
No.
53670,
as
instructed
above.
Drop
machine
feed
and
lower
presser
bar
lifter.
As
the
machine
sews,
the
vibrator
moves
presser
bar
and
darning
foot
up
and
down.
The
fabric
is
thus
held
down
when
it
is
entered
by
the
needle,
and
con
be
moved
freely
when
the
needle
has
risen
clear
again.
Hold
the
fabric
taut
with
both
hands
as
you
move
it
backand
forth
under
the
needle.
(Only
delicate
fabrics
should
be
clamped
into
hoops.)
Raise
the
presser
bar
and
operate
the
Stopmatic
lever
to
lift
the
needle.
Turn
the
sewing
foot
thumb
screw
to
the
left.
Tilt
the
foot
sideways
and
pull
it
down.
Slip
on
new
foot
and
tighten
the
screw
securely.
.4
R
7085
Darning
Foot
and
Vibrator
24
DR
083
R
8143
Care
and
Maintenance
Longevity
and
smooth
machine
performance
are
dependent
on
regular
and
proper
cleaning
and
oiling.
Use
Pfaff
sewing
machine
oil
only.
Never
lubricate
machine
with
animal
or
vegetable
oils.
Remove
all
lint
before
oiling.
All
moving
and
rotating
parts
require
regular
lubrication.
It
is
advisable
to
establish
a
pattern
when
oiling
your
machine.
Begin
by
removing
the
needle
plate
and
oiling
the
mechanism
in
the
free
arm.
The
principal
oiling
points
ore
morked
by
arrows.
‘V
The
raceway
in
the
sewing
hook
is
the
most
important
oiling
point.
Put
one
drop
of
oil
into
the
raceway
each
day
you
sew.
A
dry
raceway
will
cause
rapid
wear.
Dont
forget
to
put
a
drop
of
oil
into
each
of
the
two
oil
holes
behind
the
sewing
foot.
This
is
essential
to
keep
the
hook
shaft
bearing
oiled.
1
I
A
R
8261
25
The
oiling
points
in
the
machine
arm
con
be
reached
easily
by
removing
the
top
cover.
Oil
should
be
applied
sparingly.
Excessive
quantities
of
oil
may
soil
the
work
and
cause
machine
sluggishness.
One
or
two
drops
of
oil
usually
will
suffice.
Before
you
remove
the
top
cover,
set
lever
E
between
5
and
7.
To
pull
cover
up,
tilt
it
back
and
lift.
R
8460
Oiling
points
in
the
machine
Regular
Machine
Care
Accumulations
of
lint
packed
between
the
tooth
rows
of
the
feed
cause
noisy
operation
of
the
machine.
Therefore,
from
time
to
time,
removethe
needle
plate
and
clean
the
feed
with
a
toothpick
or
similar
wooden
oblect.
The
needle
plate
is
held
in
place
by
a
press
stud
and
can
be
removed
without
a
screwdriver.
To
do
this,
lift
back
end
first
and
tilt
out.
V
Open
the
free
arm
cover
and
take
out
bobbin
case
and
bobbin.
With
a
soft
brush
remove
the
lint
which
has
accumulated
in
the
vicinity
of
the
sewing
hook.
Once
in
a
while
your
Pfaff
should
be
given
a
thorough
checkup
by
your
Pfaff
dealer.
R8161
R
8237
-
A
27
Sewhght
Facts
The
15-waif
sewlight
is
recessed
under
the
machine
arm
and
can
be
swung
out
by
pulling
down
the
grill.
To
change
the
light
bulb:
Push
bulb
into
socket,
turn
left,
and
pull
out.
When
inserting
new
Pfaff
light
bulb,
be
sure
to
slide
bulb
pins
into
bayonet
socket
slots.
Press
bulb
in
and
turn
right.
Close
grill.
Note
voltage
of
electric
circuit.
R
6160
A
No
extra
sewlight
cord
is
needed
for
your
ma
chine.
Press
the
button
on
the
front
of
the
machine
base
to
switch
the
sewlight
on
and
off.
28
•1I
DR
696
The
Snap-Out
Workplate
Your
Pfaff-Auiomalic
has
a
snap-out
workplate
which
can
be
raised
to
give
you
a
full-size
work
area
for
flat
sewing
and
embroidery.
To
raise
workplate,
pull
it
out
to
the
left
as
for
asitwill
go,
then
lift
it
until
it
is
flush
with
the
needle
plate.
Now
let
it
snap
into
position.
When
you
want
to
use
the
free
arm
for
darning,
lower
the
workplate,
proceed
ing
in
reverse
order.
DR
697
L.
Larger
articles
may
require
a
larger
work
surface.
To
further
increase
the
sewing
area,
attach
the
workplate
extension
which
is
in
the
carrying
case.
Swing
out
the
collapsible
legs.
29
DR
698
Trouble
Shooting
1.
Machine
Skips
Stitches
Cause:
Remedy:
Needle
incorrectly
inserted.
Push
needleupas
far
asitwill
go
and
be
sure
that
the
long
groove
faces
toward
you,
and
flat side
of
shank
away
from
you.
Wrong needle.
The
correct
needle
systemisstamped
on
bed
side,
(For
ordinary
sewing,
use
System
130R
needles.)
Needle
bent.
Insert new
needle.
Machine
threaded
improperly.
Check
and
correct
threading
as
instructedonpages
16
and
17.
Needle
too
fineortoo
thick
for
the
thread.
Use
correct
needle
and
thread.
2.
Needle
Thread
Breaks
Cause:
Remedy:
The
above
mentioned
may
cause
thread
breakage.
See
remedies
listed
under
1.
above.
Thread
tension
too
tight.
Adjust
tensions
as
instructed.
Poor,
knotty
or
rotten
thread
used.
Use
good
quality
threads
only.
Hook
racewayisjammed
with
thread
or
needs
Clean
and
oil
hook
raceway.
oiling.
Burrsorsharp
edgesonneedle
plate
solt.
Polish
needle
plate
slot
with fine
emery
cloth.
30
3.
Needle
Breaks
Ca
use:
Bent
needle
strikes
point
of
sewing
hook.
Needle
too
thin
or
thread
too
heavy.
Fabric
pulls
needlesoit
bends
and
strikes
needle
plate.
Bobbin
case
inserted
incorrectly.
4.
Faulty
Stitch
Formation
Ca
use:
Improper
tension.
Thread
too
heavy,
knottyorhard.
Bobbin
unevenly
wound.
Piecesofthread
between
tension
discs.
Remedy:
Replace
needle
at
oncetoprevent
further
damage.
Use
correct
needle
and
thread
sizes.
Don’t
force
the
feeding
motion.
Guide
the
material
lightly.
Push
bobbin
case
until
you
hear
it
snap
into
place.
Remedy:
Adjust
tensionsasinstructed.
Use
only
first-rate
thread
——the
correct
size
for
the
needle
and
fabric
Don’t
run
thread
over
finger
when
winding
the
bobbin,
but
lead
it
around
thread
retainer
stud
on
top
cover
and
through
thread
guide.
Raise
presser
bar
lifter
and
remove
thread.
31
5.
Machine
Feeds
Improperly
Ca
use:
Feed
dog
set
too
low,
does
not
rise
up
enough
above
needle
plate
level,
Accumulations
of
lint
pocked
between
feed
teeth.
6.
Machine
Works
Heavily
Ca
use:
Motor
belt
is
too
loose,
or
has
shrunk
and
causes
excessive
pressure
on
bearings.
Machine
works
heavily
when
automatic
embroi
dery
mechanism
is
engaged.
Hook
raceway
lacks
oil
or
is
obstructed
by
pieces
of
thread.
Mechanism
clogged
by
inferior
oil.
Bobbin
winder
working
while
sewing
(when
a
bobbin
is
not
being
filled).
Remedy:
Have
your
Pfaff
dealer
make
the
necessary
adjustment.
Take
off
needle
plate
and
remove
lint
with
a
stiff
brush.
Remedy:
Have
your
Pfaff
dealer
adjust
the
belt
tension.
See
note
on
page
8.
Clean
and
oil
hook
raceway.
Use
only
Pfaff
sewing
machine
oil
——
never
salad
oil
or
glycerine.
Stop
bobbin
winder.
32
7.
Stopmatic
Works
Incorrectly
Cause:
Remedy:
After
frequent
operation
of
the
Stopmotic
it
may
The
built-in
thermal
switch
may
hove
interrupted
the
electric
circuit.
happen
that
the
take-up
lever
does
not
move
when
Wait
a
few
minutes
until
both
the
motor
and
the
thermal
switch
have
you
push
the
presser
bar
lifter
up
all
the
way.
cooled
down
and
the
electric
circuit
has
been
closed
outomotically.
Take-up
lever
strikes
hard
against
its
stop
or
does
Have
your
Pfoff
dealer
odjust
the
Stopmatic.
not
rise
when
Stopmatic
lever
is
operated.
Note
the
“Fundamentals
of
Machine
Operation”
on
page
5.
Thread
Jamming
The
new
Pfaff
rotary
hook
will
not
normally
jam,
even
if
the
machine
should
be
handled
improperly.
If
thread
should
happen
to
jam
in
the
raceway
of
the
sewing
hook,
the
power
of
the
motor
in
most
instances
will
be
sufficient
to
overcome
hard
working
of
the
mechanism.
If
this
action
should
not
free
the
jammed
thread,
putadrop
of
kerosene
into
the
hook
raceway,
jerk
the
balance
wheel
back,
then
rock
it
back
and
forth.
Thread
jamming
can
be
avoided,
however,
if
you
follow
the
instructions
on
page
3.
33
Zipper
Insertion
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=0
Lever
B=*
Dial
C=O
Lever
E=O
Pin
or
baste
closed
zipper
on
wrong
side
of
fabric.
Position
of
zipper
depends
on
whether
or
not
you
wont
the
edge
of
the
fabric
to
overlap
the
zipper.
Turn
fabric
to
right
side.
Run
a
straight
seam
close
to
left
edge
of
zipper,
stitch
across
end
and
up
the
other
side
in
one
continuous
operation.
Use
right
edge
of
foot
as
a
guide.
For
other
types
of
zipper
insertion,
follow
directions
in
your
zipper
package.
Edge
Stitching
135O
jjWj
Machine
Setting:
DialA=Oto4
.
LeverB=+
Dial
C==0
.
Lever
E=0
Sew
parallel
rows
of
straight
or
zigzag
stitches
at
various
distances
from
the
fabric
edge
by
using
adjustable
seam
guide
No.
53077
and
the
edge
stitcher
(without
quilting
gauge).
The
seam
guide
is
fastened
to
the
machine
bed
with
the
long
thumb
screw.
For
wider
marginal
stitching,
turn
edge
guide
haIfa
turn
and
use
low
end
as
a
guide.
To
sew
narrow
parallel
seams,
guide
fabric
edge
or
preceding
seam
along
right
edge
of
sewing
foot,
using
no
edge
guide.
Machine
Setting:
DiaIA==0
LeverB=I
Dial
C=0
Lever
E0
Edge
stitcher
No.
41350
used
with
the
quilting
gouge
sews
parollel
rows
of
stitching
aver
the
entire
surface
of
the
fabric.
Always
guide
the
gauge
finger
along
the
preceding
row
of
stitches.
Attractive
tea
cosies,
slippers,
seat
pads
and
covers
con
be
quilted.
V
Quilting
R8033
34
R
8032
41
22
Flat
Felled
Seams
Machine
Seffing:
Dial
A=O
or
2
(optional)
Lever
6=
+
Dial
C=O
Lever
E=O
Flat
felled
seams
are
used
to
durably
loin
two
pieces
of
fabric.
They
are
made
in
two
operations.
Flat
felled
seams
usually
are
straight
stitched.
Narrow
zigzag
stitches
are
used
for
felling
on
elasticized
fabrics
only.
Lay
pieces
together
with
the
right
sides
facing
and
the
bottom
piece
protruding
1/8
inch.
Feed
both
pieces
into
felling
foot,
as
illustrated,
so
that
the
bottom
fabric
is
folded
over
edge
of
top
piece
and
stitched
down.
Make
sure
that
pro
truding
seam
allowance
is
notfolded
sj
35
R
7154
___
—
___
R
7171
.4
First
Seam
twice.
Second
Seam
Open
the
two
pieces,
place
them
under
the
needle
right
side
up,
insert
seam
ridge
into
felling
foot
opening,
and
stitch
down
to
the
left.
Make
sure
thai
second
seam
is
placed
close
to
the
edge
but
not
beyond
it.
The
felling
foot
has
a
needle
slot,
rather
than
a
needle
hole,
to
permit
zigzag
telling.
I
Machine
Setting:
DialA=Oor2to4
LeverB=
Dial
C=O
‘
Lever
E==O
The
hemmer
foot
is
indispensable
if
you
want
to
sew
a
uniform
hem.
You
can
hem
with
straight
or
zigzag
stitches,
depending
on
the
type
of
fabric
you
ore
using.
Fold
over
edge
of
fabric
obout
‘/“
to
focilifote
insertion
into
the
hemmer
foot.
Place
fabric
under
hemmer
foot
so
that
the
needle
stitches
in
the
material
about
/“
short
of
its
rear
edge
and
close
to
the
folded
edge.
Sew
backwards
as
far
as
the
rear
fabric
edge.
Take
the
work
out
of
the
machine
by
pulling
it
forward.
Don’t
trim
the
threads
(sketch
1).
Draw
the
fabric
into
the
scroll
of
the
hemmer
by
pulling
both
threads
backwards.
Inserting
the
fabric
into
the
scroll
like
this
will
ensure
a
neat
hem
right
from
the
beginning.
Feed
fabric
so
that
the
hem
edge
is
in
line
with
the
left
edge
of
the
hemmer
scroll.
Don’t
crowd
fabric
Into
the
scroll,
but
keep
scroll
well
filled
with
fabric
at
all
times
(see
ill,
at
top).
Avoid
ugly
ends
by
slowing
dawn
feeding.
To
do
this,
press
the
fabric
against
the
needle
plate
on
the
left
side
of
the
foot
before
you
came
to
the
end
of
the
hem
(see
ill,
at
bottom),
If
you
want
to
hem
several
edges,
hem
first
edge
to
within
about
/“
of
corner,
cut
away
remaining
portion
of
hem,
as
shown
in
sketch
2.
Then
hem
the
second
edge.
as
instructed
above.
Before
you
hem
the
last
edge,
cut
away
about
‘/“
of
the
hem
sewn
first,
as
illustrated
in
sketch
3.
41248
Hemming
46261
Rolled
Hems
Machine
Setting:
DialA=2to4
‘
LeverB=+
Dial
C=O
.
Lever
E=O
Rolled
hems
are
used
to
finish
sheer
or
delicate
fabrics.
For
a
smooth,
unpuckered
hem,
ease
thread
tension
slightly
and
set
dial
A
on
2
or
3.
To
hem
tricot
fabrics,
R
6083
increase
the
tension
and
use
the
widest
zig-
R
7375
36
R
5915
—
44088
4
Overcasting
Edges
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A2
to
4
Lever
B=
4
Dial
C=O
Lever
E=O
Overcasting
prevents
frayed
edges.
Use
a
long,
wide
zigzag
stitch
and
sew
edge
with
the
needle
taking
one
stitch
into
the
fabric
and
the
other
over
its
edge.
You
may
over-
cast
edges
after
fabric
is
cut
and
before
the
pieces
are
joined.
I
R
7169
44088
Butt
Seaming
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=3
or
4
.
Lever
B=
4
Dial
C=O
.
Lever
E=O
Two
similar
pieces
of
fabric
which
do
not
ravel
easily
may
be
butted
together
and
joined
with
zigzag
stitches.
Worn
bed
sheets
may
be
mended
this
way.
Cut
out
worn
center
strip.
Place
the
selvaged
edges
of
the
remaining
pieces
of
sheet
under
the
sewing
foot
so
that
the
abutted
edges
are
centered
under
the
needle.
Join
them
with
close,
wide
zigzag
stitches.
Hem
raw
edges
of
sheet.
R
6070
37
..
Attaching
Lace
Machine
Setting:
DialA=lto3
LeverB=I
Dial
C=O
Lever
E=O
You
con
attach
lace
edging
in
one
simple
operation.
Overlap
lace
on
raw
edge.
Sew
to
fabric
with
narrow
zigzag
stitches,
taking
one
stitch
into
lace
and
fabric
and
the
other
into
lace
only.
44088
J
Inserting
Lace
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A==1to3
Lever
B=
1
Dial
C=O
.
Lever
E=O
Pin
or
baste
lace
on
fabric.
Sew
together
with
needle
toking
one
stitch
into
fabric
alone
and
one
into
the
lace.
Carefully
trim
excess
fabric
underneath.
R716\
V
I.
I
NI
1.
38
R7177
44088
Inserting
Patches
with
the
Elastic
Seam
(especially
on
elastic
materials)
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=0
LeverB=4
Dial
C=3
Dial
D=8
Lever
E=1
Stitch
length
control
between
0.2
and
0.6
(see
also
page
53)
Inserting
Patches
with
Zigzag
Stitches
(especially
on
non-elastic
materials)
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=4
LeverB=4
Dial
C=0
Lever
E=0
Stitch
length
control
about
0.5
Large
holes
can
be
patched
quickly.
Cut
patch
so
that
its
grain
will
match
the
rest
of
the
fabric.
Place
the
patch
over
the
damaged
area.
Now
you
begin
to
oversew
the
raw
edges
with
the
elastic
seam
or
the
zigzag
seam.
For
additional
strength,
stitch
over
corners
twice.
Turn
over
and
trim
close
to
seams.
Also
the
zigzag
seam
forms
an
elastic
juncture
between
the
material
and
the
patch.
R
7156
39
R7157
I
Single-Needle
Cording
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=2
Lever
8=1
Dial
C=O
Lever
E=O
Set
stitch
length
between
‘/2
and
1.
Trace
pattern
on
fabric
and
place
a
filler
thread
under
the
groove
in
the
sole
of
the
cording
foot.
Follow
the
pattern
and
hold
the
filler
thread
lightly.
V
Shirring
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=2
to
2’/2
.
Lever
8=1
Dial
C=O
Lever
E=O
Filler
thread:
cotton
(pearl
thread)
Follow
above
directions
for
cording,
but
place
filler
thread
under
rather
than
on
top
of
the
fabric.
Fabric
and
filler
thread
both
are
guided
in
the
groove
of
the
foot.
Width
of
zigzag
depends
on
thickness
of
filler
thread
used.
When
you
hove
finished
the
zigzag
seam,
slide
material
along
the
filler
thread
to
distribute
fullness.
Finish
the
shirring
with
a
line
of
straight
stitching.
Leave
filler
thread
in
the
shirring
or
pull
it
out,
piece
by
piece,
as
you
straight-stitch,
depending
on
the
stress
to
which
the
shir
ring
will
be
exposed.
46127
R
7162
R
7152
R
7159
40
Dial
A=O
Lever
8=1
Dial
C=4
Dial
D=3
And
the
stems:
DialA=O
-
LeverB=+
Dial
C=1
Dial
0=4
‘V
R
7163
46121
Applique
Work
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=1’/2
-
Lever
8=-I
Dial
C=O
-
Lever
E=O
Appliqueing
is
easy
and
modern.
Or
accentuate
the
applique
with
a
line
of
Automatic
embroidery.
The
embroidery
outlines
were
sewn
with
the
following
settings:
h
I
ri
Trace
design
on
the
wrong
side
of
fabric
and
baste
a
piece
of
contrasting
material
to
right
side.
Outline
design
with
narrow
zigzag
stitches
on
the
wrong
side,
and
the
motif
will
appea
ron
the
right
side
of
the
fabric.
Trim
excess
material
close
to
the
line
of
stitching
and
go
over
the
edges
of
the
applique
with
medium-wide
satin
stitches.
To
make
the
design
more
visible,
run
a
filler
thread
(pearl
thread)
under
the
satin
stitching.
Lever
E=1
Lever
E=1
R
7167
61
R
7155
it
L.
I
R
7166
46121
1j
Openwork
Embroidery
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=O
and
2/a
Lever
B=
Dial
C=O
Lever
E=O
There
are
hundreds
of
patterns
excellent
for
openwork
embroidery.
Although
similar
in
appearance
to
applique,
openwork
embroidery
is
much
simpler.
Let’s
embroider
the
25-square
box
illustrated.
First,
sew
over
all
traced
linestwice,
using
short
straight
stitches.
Then
sew
aver
straight-stitch
lines
withamedium-wide
satin
stitch.
Make
sure
that
your
rows
of
satin
stitching
are
even
so
the
corners
of
your
squares
look
neat.
—
j
.4
When
you
finish
sewing,
cut
out
every
other
square.
Be
careful
that
you
don’t
injure
the
seams.
To
make
an
attractive
modern
design,
outline
flowersorfree
forms
with
an
embroi
dery
design
instead
of
satin
stitching.
R7179
42
The
illustrations
(left)
show
how
scalloping
adds
sparkle
to
a
child’s
collar.
Here’s
how
to
do
it.
First,
trace
the
collar
pattern
onadoubled
piece
-‘
of
fabric.
Set
machine
as indicated
above,
place
fabric
under
sewing
foot
I
and
guide
needle
along
traced
line.
The
I
scallops
are
produced
automatically.
{
You
may
vary
the
length
of
the
scallops
(See
sketch)
by
changing
the setting
of
J
lever
E.
When
you
have
finished,
trim
excess
fabric
along
scalloped
edge.
S
F
46121
Scroliwork
Machine
Setting:
DialA=2to4
LeverB=
Dial
C=O
Lever
E=O
Draw
designs
on
fabric.
Clamp
work
into
em
broidery
hoops.
As
you
are
following
the
scroll-
work
outline
with
wide
satin
stitches,
move
hoops
right, then
left,
alternating
the
rhythm
and
the
di
rection
of
your
movements.
An
exciting
note
may
be
added
by
using
variegated
thread.
44088
fPI
Scalloping
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=2
Lever
B=
Dial
C=3
Dial
D=5
.
Lever
E=1
to
7
Scalloping
can
be
dane
in
a
jiffy
on
your
Pfaff
362
Automatic.
Scalloped
edges
can
be
used
effectively
as
trimming
on
numerous
articles.
R
7168
43
Imitation
Hemstitching
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=21/
2
Lever
B=
Dial
C=0
Lever
E=0
Stitch
Length:
1_11/2
Increase
Tension
Beautiful
hemstitching
effects
on
handkerchiefs,
blouses,
dresses,
and
so
forth,
can
be
obtained
with
Pfaff’s
System
130
(wing)
needle
available
at
Pfaff
stores
at
extra
cost.
Loosely
woven
fabrics,
such
as
batiste,
organdy.
georgette.
etc..
are
well
suited
to
hemstitching
while
woolly
fabrics
are
not
recommended
because
needle
penetrations
close
up.
Since
the
hemstitching
needle
has
a
slightly
thicker
shank,
the
needle
screw
must
be
turned
out
far
enough
for
insertion.
The
hemstitching
needle
cannot
be
threaded
with
the
automatic
needle
threader.
Hemstitching
is
very
simple
(see
sketch).
1
Sew
first
raw
on
the
left
of
the
area
to
be
hemsfifched.
2
Stop
machine
when
needle
is
in
fabric
on
the
right.
3
Lift
sewing
foot.
turn
fabric
in
the
direction
of
arrow,
and
lower
foot
again.
4
Sew
second
row,
as
shown
in
sketch,
guiding
material
parallel
to
first
raw
so
that
needle
penetrates
needle
holes
of
previous
zigzag
stitches
as
it
descends
on
the
right.
5
If
you
are
making
mare
than
two
lines
at
hemstitching,
alternately
leave
needle
in
fabric
an
the
left
and
right
at
turning
points,
pivot
fabric
an
needle,
and
proceed
as
directed
above.
Hemstitching
is
successful
on
linen
and
twilled
fab
rics.
For
this
type
of
work
use
on
ordinary
needle.
Draw
several
threads
out
of
the
fabric.
Set
machine
for
a
medium-wide
zigzag
stitch
and
sew
along
both
edges
of
the
strip,
making
sure
that
“zigs”
and
“zags”
in
both
rows
are
exactly
opposite
each
other.
Set
stitch
length
according
to
thread
bar
width
you
desire.
Draw
threads
from
the
edge
until
your
fringe
is
the
length
you
want.
Zigzag
along
this
line
—
and
you
will
have
picot
edging.
—
44088
4
R
7138
I
.4
Hemstitching
ff7173
44
R7140
R
7139
44088
Automatic
Blindstiichtng
4
Blindstitching
will
be
visibleonthe
right
side
of
sheer
and
filmy
fabrics.
Therefore
these
fabrics
should
be
blindstitched
using
the
above
setting
which
results
in
a
numberofnarrow
and
one
wide
zigzag
stitch,
sewn
at
regular
intervals.
Use
thread
that
matches
fabric
and
fold
the
hem
as
illustrated,
placing
bulk
of
material
on
the
left
side.
Run
upper
fold
along
right
inside
edge
of
foot.
46869
Blindstitching
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=1
to
2
Lever
B=*
Dial
C=0
.
Lever
E=0
Stitch
Length:
Maximum
Hemming
dresses
and
skirts
by
hand
isalaborious
task.
You
can
dolt
easily
on
your
Pfaff
on
medium
and
heavy
fabrics.
Use
zigzag
foot
No.
44088
with
blindstitch
guide
No.
46669
which
you
can
buy
at
your
Pfaff
store.
Attach
the
guide
so
that
its
vertical
flange
goes
through
the
sewing
foot
slot.
Use
a
No.
70
needle,
a
loose
upper
tension
and
thin
thread
in
the
needle.
Next,
follow
this
procedure:
Turn
fabric
wrong
side
up.
Fold
selvaged
material
once
(Fig.
1),
unselvaged
fabric
twice
(Fig.
2).
Itisadvisabletopress
or
baste
hem.
Guide
work
evenly,
holding
top
hem
edge
against
the
vertical
flange
of
the
blindstitch
guide.
Set
dial
Asothat
needle
takes
left
stitch
exactly
in
the
folded
edge
and
right
stitch
up
to
or
over
the
hem
edge.
When
hem
is
finished,
stitches
will
not
be
visible
on
top
side.
Used
for
draperies
or
curtains.
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=0
Lever
.
Dial
C=1
Dial
D=6
Lever
E=1
Stitch
Length:
1__11/2
54
300
Sewing
Buttonholes
Machine
Setting:
Stitch
Length:
Darning
Thread:
Filler
Thread:
You
may
use
also
the
all-purpose
sewing
foot
No.
51991.
If
you
prefer
more
prominent
but-
tonholes,
pull
a
filler
cord
in
the
guide
groove.
To
get
the
correct
stitch
length,
sew
onapiece
of
scrap
material.
In
making
buttonholes
in
softorloosely
woven
fabrics,
it is
advisable
to
place
a
piece
of
tissue
paper
under
the
material.
To
strengthen
buttonholes
in
tricot
and
knit
fabrics,
insert
a
pieceoffirmly
woven
cotton
material
between
the
fabric
layers.
R
8145
Dial
A=11/2
.
Lever
B=
Dial
C=0.Lever
E=0
0.2
No.
50
cotton
(pearl
thread)
Attach
buttonhole
foot
No.
54300
and
set
slide
on
buttonhole
gaugetobuttonhole
length
desired.
The
buttonholeisthe
right
length
when
beginning
of
first
seam
reaches
red
end
of
slide
indicator
(see
arrow).
The
basic
machine
settings
need
not
be
changed
in
sewingabuttonhole.
All
special
settings
are
made
by
simply
pushing
lever
F
up(fortying
off)ordown
(for
bartacking).
599I
ft
7994
46
Instructions
for
Buttonholing
I
Sew
first
side overafiller
cord.
When
beginning
of
seam
reaches
slide
indicatoronbuttonhole
gauge,itis
the
right
length.
Leave
needle
in
fabric
on
right side
of
its
throw.
2
Lift
foot,
turn
fabric
around
clockwise,
using
needle as
a
pivot.
Pull
filler
cord
around
the
needle
to
the
left
and
lay
it
parallel
to
completed
line
of
stitching.
Lower
foot
and
take
one
stitch
to
the
left.
3
Press leverFdown.
Make
4
to6bartack
stitches,
slightly
closing
to
gether
buttonhole
end
to
reduce
length
of
bar.
47
D
PIIEI
‘p
c
5)
Li,
0
0
Li
a)
U
4
Release
lever
F.
Trim filler
cord
at
endoffirst
stitch
row.
Sew
second
row
and
stop
about
4
to6stitches
from
end
of
first
row.
5
Press
lever
F
dawn.
Make
second
tock,
as
instructed
a bove.
6
Push
lever
F
up
and
make
3
to4tying
stitches.
7
Trim
both
the
sewing
ond
filler
threads.
Open
the
buttonhole
with
your
seam
ripper.
Be
careful
not
to
injure
the
bartacks.
0
©
0
©
©
1•
DR
795
Place
button
under
button
sewing
foot
and
align
so
that
needle
will
enter
left
hole.
Let
needle
stitch
through
hole
and
make
one
or
two
tying
stitches.
Raise
needle.
Turn
dial
A
to
the
right,
usually
to
3,
until
needle
on
the
right
of
its
throw
is
centered
over
right
hole.
Start
machine
and
sew
as
many
zigzag
stitches
as
you
deem
necessary
to
fasten
button
securely.
Push
lever
F
up
ond
make
two
or
three
tying
stitches.
When
sewing
on
four-hale
buttons,
lift
foot,
reposition
button
and
repeat
the
above
process,
stitching
through
the
second
pair
of
holes.
Hooks,
eyes
or
rings
are
attached
in
the
same
manner.
egg,
Button
Sewing
Don’t
be
afraid
to
sew
on
buttons,
hooks,
eyes
or
rings
with
your
Pfoff.
Attach
all-purpose
sewing
foot
No.
51991
or
button
sewing
foot
No.
46120,
which
con
be
obtained
from
your
Pfaif
dealer,
and
drop
machine
feed.
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=0
Lever
B=
4.
.
Dial
C=0
.
Lever
E=O
48
Darning
Machine
Setting:
Stitch
width
dial
A=0
.
Needle
position
lever
B=+
Attoch
doming
foot,
as
instructed
on
page
24,
drop
machine
feed,
and
lower
presser
bar
lifter.
Since
your
machine
is
fitted
with
a
vibrator,
there
is
no
need
to
place
the
fabric
into
darning
hoops.
Simply
guide
it
under
the
needle
free-hand.
Use
a
thin
No.
70
needle.
.4
The
free
darning
arm
is
ideal
for
darning
tubular
articles,
such
as
sleeves,
trouser
legs
and
socks.
Stitch
back
and
forth
across
the
hole,
first
lengthwise,
then
crosswise.
Remember
that
“a
stitch
in
time
saves
nine”
and
reinforce
spots
that
have
worn
thin
with
short
stitches
made
lengthwise
and
across
worn
section
at
high
speed.
DR
089
DR
087
To
mend
small
and
medium-size
holes,
trim
ragged
edges
with
the
fabric
grain.
First
stitch
bock
and
forth
across
the
hole
from
one
side
to
the
other
with
the
machine
running
at
high
speed.
Then
turn
the
fabric
at
right
angles
and
sew
back
and
forth
over
preceding
work
with
short
stitches.
This
anchors
the
threads
in
the
unworn
area
around
the
hole.
Triangular
tears
are
best
darned
with
close
stitches
made
across
and
lengthwise.
53670
DR
150
49
I
Machine
Setting:
Stitch
width
dial
A=2
Needle
position
lever
B=
4
Attach
darning
foot,
as
instructedonpage
24,
drop
machine
feed,
and
lower
presser
bar
lifter.
Since
your
machine
is
fitted
with
a
vibrator,
there
is
no
need
to
place
the
fabric
into
darning
hoops.
Simply
guide
it
under
the
needle
free-hand.
For
darning
woolen
socks,
pullovers
and
other
woolen
articlesonthe
free
darning
arm,
use
a
filler
thread
the
some
colorasthe
article
to
be
darned.
Lace
filler
thread
through
the
hole
in
the
foot.
Place
thread
bock
and
forth
across
damaged
spot
and
anchor
it
in
unworn
area.
Sew
across
filler
thread
with
zigzag
stitches.
Darning
without
Foot
Machine
Setting:
Stitch
width
dial
A=0
Needle
position
lever
B=
4
Place
fabric
into
darning
hoops.
This
technique
is
used
primarilytodarn
small
holesindelicate
fabrics,
such
as
nylon.
You
can
buy
the
cover
plate
Na.
60407
at
your
Pfaffdealer.
53670
I,
Darning
Woolen
Articles
R
6121
I
Prepare
your
machine
for
darning
as
follows:
Remove
presser
foot
and
drop
machine
feed.
Use
feed
cover
plate
No.
60407toincrease
tautness
of
fabricinhoops
and
permit
free
movement.
To
fasten
the
feed
plate
to
the
machine,
slip
its
finger
into
the
hole
in
the
front
edge
of
the
needle
plate.
R
6067
50
L
R
5926
Monogram
Embroidery
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=3
to
4
(optional)
Lever
B=
1
Dial
C=O
Lever
E=O
.4
Script
letters
are
best
for
monogram
embroidery
without
a
sewing
foot.
It
requires
a
little
practice.
You
will
soon
enjoy
creative
embroidery
once
you
have
learned
to
move
the
material
at
a
uniform
rate.
The
fabric
should
be
held
taut
in
the
hoops,
the
presser
bar
suspended
and
the
presser
bar
litter
lowered.
Drop
machine
feed,
lower
needle
into
fabric
at
the
beginning
of
your
design
and
draw
bobbin
thread
up
through
the
fabric.
Hold
both
thread
ends
and
sew
over
outline,
moving
hoops
slowly
and
evenly.
To
give
your
monogram
dimensional
quality,
embroider
outline
twice.
Be
sure
stitches
are
closely
spaced.
46i27
Sewing
Monograms
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=21/z
.
Lever
B=
.
Dial
C==O
.
Lever
E=O
(Monogramming
foot
No.
43737
available
on
special
request.)
The
procedure
below
is
primarily
used
for
block
letters.
Raise
machine
feed
and
set
machine
for
satin
stitch.
Watch
that
seams
do
not
overlap
at
joints
of
letters.
To
raise
monogram,
insert
a
filler
thread
(cotton
or
pearl
thread).
53670
g
The
vibrator
of
your
machine
(see
page
24)
makes
it
possible
to
sew
both
block
and
script
letters
with
the
machine
feed
dropped
and
the
darning
foot
attached,
guiding
the
material
free-hand.
Ask
your
Pfaff
dealer
to
show
you
Pfaff’s
Ornamentograph,
the
ingeniously
designed
monogram
and
ornamental
stitch
attachment.
You
will
marvel
at
this
versatility
and
delight
in
its
countless
creative
possibilities.
k
Cording
To
cord
on
your
Pfaff-Automatic,
use
Cording
Kit
No.
50117
which
is
avail
able
ot
extra
cost.
The
Cording
Kit
comprises:
4
double-needle
holders
for
needle
dis
tances
of
‘/16,
/o*,
/32
and
7/
inch;
3
cording
feet;
3
cording
plates
(2
with
cord
ducts
and
I
with
center
claw);
1
packageofSysteml3oB
needles;
and
1
screwdriver.
Additional
parts
for
heavier
cording
are
available
at
extra
cost.
The
interchangeable
double-needle
holder
is
easy
to
attach.
I?
7373
Changing
the
Needle
Holder
Operate
Stopmatic
lever
to
raise
needle,
loosen
small
set
screw
and
change
needle
holders.
Tighten
set
screw
securely.
The
large
needle
set
screw
must
always
point
toward
the
right.
Use
System
1308
round-shank
needles
in
‘/ie
and
5
/ee-inch
double-needle
holders,
and
System
130R
flat-shank
needles
in
3/
and
7
/oh-inch
needle
holders.
To
attach
cording
plate,
referto
instructionson
page5oformountingfeed
coverplate.
it
7370
52
R4148A
h.
Increase
the
bobbin
thread
tension
slightly
for
cording.
Pfoff
recommends
you
fill
your
cording
so
it
keeps
Its
shape
in
the
laundry.
Filler
cord
thickness
depends
on
cording
size
you
wont.Tosew
filled
cording,
use
the
two
cording
plates
with
cord
ducts.
Only
very
norrow
tucks
ore
mode
without
filler
cord.
Machine
Setting:
Dial
A=0
Lever
B=
.
Dial
C=O
Lever
E=0
(Both
needles
are
to
be
threaded
by
hand.)
Additional
Information
on
Cording
Ordinary
cordinginmedium-heavy
fabric
is
mode
with
cording
foot
No.
41319
and
cording
plate
No.
60417.
For
thicker
cording
use
foot
No.
41318
with
cording
plate
No.
60419.
Cording
foot
No.
41641
serves
to
make
narrow
air
tucksinlightweight
material.
Pin
tucks
without
filler
cord
also
are
made
with
cording
foot
No.
41641.
However,
for
these,
carding
plate
No.60413
is
used.
To
make
cordinginthick
felt,
obtain
cording
plate
No.
60405
with
high
center
claw
from
your
Pfaff
dealer.
Cording
height
and
width
ore
determined
by
the
distance
between
the
two
needles,
the
cord
diameter
and
the
height
of
the
ridge
on
the
cording
plate.
Thread
tensions
also
influence
cording
size.
For
uniform
spacing
of
parallel
tucks,
affach
an
odlustable
guide
to
the
cording
foot.
When
space
between
tucks
is
very
narrow,
place
the
preceding
seam
into
one
of
the
groovesofthe
foot
and
use
it
as
a
guide.
This
procedure
insures
uniform
and
parallel
rows
of
cording.
53
R6945
r
I
I
t
OR
839
51378
Two-Needle
Decorative
Sewing
All
black
patterns
on
the
narrow-design
side
of
the
embroidery
design
dial
can
be
sewn
with
two
needles,
if
the
distance
between
them
does
not
exceed
/64
inch.
These
patterns
can
be
sewn
without
changing
machine
parts.
To
sew
all
other
designs
with
two
needles,
the
needle
plate,
machine
feed
and
sewing
foot
must
be
changed.
Your
Pfaff
dealer
will
do
this
for
you
at
extra
cost.
These
parts
have
wider
slots
to
allow
for
movement
of
both
needles.
(Needle
holder
available
at
extra
cost.)
Embroidery
design
dialwith
Elastic
Seam
(arrow)
I
Two-needle
designs
are
particularly
attractive
when
sewn
with
different
color
thread.
The
sewing
abilities
of
your
Pfaff-Automatic
are
practically
unlimited,
Interesting
effects
can
be
obtained
by
combining
various
designs,
embroidering
colored
ribbons,
glamorizing
a
garment
with
lace
or
rick-rack
attached
with
a
line
of
Automtic
stitches
and
—
well,
you
probably
can
think
of
many
articles
which
would
take
on
new
life
with
a
touch
of
embroidery.
Your
Pfaff-Automatic
will
help
you
solve
decorative
problems
and
will
stimulate
your
creative
fancy.
Combination
foot
No.
51
366
(avail
able
at
extra
cost)
is
ideal
far
decorative
stitching.
R7178
54
R
7175
Three-N
eedleDecorativeSewing
.4
To
dothree-needle
sewing,
you
must
buy
spool
holder
No.
53137
which
slips
over
the
regular
spool
pins
(see
illustration)
and
hove
your
Pfaff
dealer
convert
your
machine
to
sew
a
stitch
width
of
about
1/4
inch.
The
third
thread
is
led
to
the
needle
with
the
second
threod.
Afteryour
machine
has
been
convert
ed,
you
can
sew
all
black
patterns
on
the
narrow-design
side
of
the
embroidery
dial
with
three
needles.
Automatic
Embroidery
A
Interesting
design
effects
are
easy
to
make
by
combining
Automatic
patterns.
Now
you
can
make
flower
petals
and
other
intricate
designs.
The
more
familiar
you
are
with
your
machine,
the
more
inspired
you
will
be
toward
creative
sewing.
The
Elastic
Seam
When
setting
A=0,
B=
..,
C=3,
D=8,
E=1,
and
the
stitch
length
control
between
0.2
and
0.6,
the
machine
sews
the
zigzag
seam
pictured
on
the
design
selector
wheel
(see
alsa
page
52
arrow).
This
functional
seam
is
firmly
anchored
in
the
material
and
is
ideally
suited
for
hem
ming
and
other
edge
finishing
operations
on
elastic
materials,
such
as
iricot,
ersey,
Helanca,
Lostex
and
charmeuse.
Additional
applications
are
inserting
patches
in
tricot
and
linen
(see
page
37)
and
attaching
elastic.
R7137
,1’
R
7176
55
.‘..
The
Transverse
Spool
Holder
To
ensure
that
the
thread
will
unwind
evenly
fromacross-wound
spool,
use
the
transverse
spool
holder.
You
can
buy
the
transverse
spool
holder
from
your
Pfoff
dealer.
To
attach
the
spool
holder,
slip
position
springIover
the
vertical
spool
pin,
the
bent
portionofthe
spring
pointing
toward
you.
Push
the
spoolofthread
on
spool
pin
2.
Press
the
position
spring
together,
and
push
pin2into
the
spring
slot. With
the
spring pressed
together,
adjust
its
positiononthe
vertical
spool
pin,asrequired.
When
you
release
the
spring,
the
transverse
pin
willbeheld
in
place
firmly.
Pass
the
thread
through
eyelet3,and
thread
the machine as
instructed.
All-Purpose
Sewing
Foot
(with
Clear-View
Shoe)
All-purpose
sewing
foot
No.
51991isattachedasinstructed
on
page
24.
The
transparency
of
its
shoe
facilitates
all
sewing
operations
where
it is
importanttowatch
the
needle
penetrate
the
fabric.
Special
application
possibilities
are
discussedonthe
preceding
pages.
Sewing
feet
and
attachments
which
are
not
includedinthe
accessory
boxofyour sewing
machine canbeobtained
from
your
Pfaff
dealer.
R
6533
56
Foreword
Essential
Parts
of
Machine
.
Electrical
Information
The
StopmatiC
Fundamentals
of
Machine
Operation
Straight
Stitching
Zigzag
Sewing
Setting
for
AutomaticEmbrOidery
Winding
the
Bobbin
Inserting
a
Full
Bobbin
into
Bobbin
Case.
Removing
the
Bobbin
Case
Inserting
the
Bobbin
Case
Recommended
Needle
and
Thread
Sizes
Quilting
Flat
Felled
Seams
Rolled
Hems
Hemming
Overcasting
Edges
.
Butt
Seaming
Attaching
Lace
Inserting
Lace
Inserting
Patches
with
the
Elastic
Single-Needle
Cording
Shirring
Applique
Work
Openwork
Embroidery
Scalloping
Scrollwork
Imitation
Hemstitching
Blindstitching
Sewing
Buttonholes
.
Button
Sewing
Darning
Darning
without
Foot.
Monogram
Embroidery
Sewing
Monograms
.
Cording
Two-Needle
Decorative
Sewing
Three-Needle
Decorative
Sewing
Automatic
Embroidery
The
Elastic
Seam
.
The
Transverse
SpoolHolder
All-Purpose
Sewing
Foot.
Page
34
35
36
36
37
37
38
38
39
40
40
41
42
43
43
44
45
46
48
49
50
51
51
52
54
55
55
55
56
56
Contents
Page
2
4
5
5
6
.7
8
10
12
12
13
14
Upper
Threading
16
Operating
the
Needle
Threader
18
Drawing
Up
the
Bobbin
Thread
19
Correct
Tension
Regulation
20
Regulating
the
Thread
Tension
21
Stitch
Length
Regulation
22
Reverse
Sewing
22
Dropping
the
Machine
Feed
23
Changing
the
Sewing
Foot
24
Darning
Foot
and
Vibrator
24
Care
and
Maintenance
25
Regular
Machine
Care
27
Sewlight
Facts
28
The
Snap-Out
Workplate
29
Trouble
Shooting
30
Zipper
Insertion
Edge
Stitching
Seam
.
.
.
CPFAFD®
No.20142
engi.
Schn.
969
Printed
in
Germany
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