Pfaff ClassicStyle 2025 Owner's Manual
Owner´s manual
v. 1.0
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
• Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watt.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, À re,
electric shock, or injury to persons:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or
near children or inÀ rm person.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorised
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
Sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep À ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the Sewing machine needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deÁ ect the needle causing it to break.
• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when
making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations!
You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing machine with unique features.
ClassicStyle
2025
with its ease of use, selection of stitches and practical features will
make your sewing a special experience.
Your
ClassicStyle
2025
has the same features as the
expression
2026
, except from
a reduced number of stitches. You will À nd the overview on the next page. The accessories
will also differ.
To learn about your
ClassicStyle
2025
, follow the instructions for the
expression
2026
.
25
24
16
15
14
13
12
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10
9
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5
4
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1
18
17
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33
32
31
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23
22
21
30
26
24
25
Parts of the sewing machine
1 -/+ button A (stitch width/pattern
width controls)
2 -/+ button B (stitch length/pattern
length controls)
3 -/+ button C (stitch density/balance
controls)
4 Carrying handle
5 Handwheel
6 Direct selection buttons
7 Stitch selection button
8 Connection socket “lead cord”
9 Connection socket “foot control”
10 Master switch
11 Base plate
12 Removable accessory tray
13 Presser foot holder with presser foot
14 Integrated dual feed/IDT
15 Integrated needle threader
16 "Reverse sewing” button
17 Threading slots
18 Needle thread tension
19 Take-up lever
20 Presser foot lifter
21 Thread guide
22 Spool holder with spool cap
23 Hole for second spool holder
24 Lid with stitch chart
25 Bobbin winder
26 Bobbin door
27 Free arm
28 Sewing bulb (max. 5 W)
29 Thread cutter
30 “Pattern mirror” button/”Lock” button
31 Thread take-up
32 Needle holder with retaining (set) screw
33 Needle plate
Congratulations! You have purchased a highquality product that offers unique advantages.
It features the very latest in design and
technology, and this instruction book is just as
uncomplicated as your PFAFF sewing machine.
If you now take time enough to study the
instruction book, nothing can go wrong. After
all, this is the only way to learn all the things
the machine can do, and to make full use of
them.
If you have any further questions, that is no
problem! Your PFAFF dealer will be at your
service with any help or advice you need.
So now you can get started! We wish you many
enjoyable hours of creating your fashion ideas.
Modern, uncomplicated
Sewing by push-button control
1:2
Introduction
1 Introduction
Accessories 1:4-1:5
Stitch table 1:6-1:8
2 Technical section
Parts of the sewing machine 2:2-2:3
Carrying case 2:4
Lid with stitch chart 2:4
Electrical connection 2:5
Voltage switch 2:5
Accessories 2:6
Removable accessory tray 2:7
Bobbin winding 2:7-2:9
Bobbin case 2:10-2:11
Needle/bobbin thread tension 2:10-2:12
Threading the needle thread 2:12
Integrated needle threader 2:13
Drawing up the bobbin thread 2:14
Presser foot lifter 2:14
Thread cutter 2:14
Changing the presser feet 2:15
Winding a bobbin through the needle 2:16
Changing needles 2:17
Threading twin needle 2:17
Integrated Dual Feed/IDT 2:18-2:19
Lowering feed dog 2:20
3 Sewing functions
Stitch selection 3:2
Altering pattern sizes 3:2
Altering the stitch
width/needle position 3:3
Altering the pattern
width/stitch length 3:3, 3:4
Altering the pattern
length/stitch density 3:4
Balance 3:5
Reverse sewing button 3:5
Pattern mirror button 3:6
“Lock” button 3:6
Twin needle 3:7
Formation of the stitches 3:8
4 Utility stitches
Sewing recommendations table 4:2
Zippers 4:3
Non-elastic/elastic stitches 4:3-4:8
Overlock stitches 4:9
Sewing on buttons 4:10
Darning/inserting patches 4:7-4:8, 4:11
Gathering 4:12
Bridging stitches 4:13
Hemming 4:14
Shell edging 4:15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1:3
Introduction
5 Buttonholes
General notes on buttonholes 5:2
Inserting the buttonhole guide 5:2
Inserting the buttonhole foot 5:2
Fully automatic buttonhole 5:3
Semi-automatic buttonhole/
manual À nish 5:3-5:4
Manual buttonhole 5:5
Buttonholes with gimp thread 5:6
Tips for a perfect buttonhole 5:7
6 Decorative sewing/
Specialty techniques
General notes on decorative sewing 6:2
Altering pattern width/length for
combined borders 6:2
Combined borders 6:3
Combined borders using twin needle 6:3
Free-motion monograms 6:4
Free-motion embroidery 6:5
Tapering with satin-stitch zigzag 6:6-6:7
Appliqué 6:8
Patchwork/QuiIting 6:9-6:10
Cross-stitch 6:11
Eyelet embroidery 6:12
Hemstitching 6:13
7 Maintenance
Changing the needle plate 7:2
Cleaning 7:2
Changing the sewing lamp 7:3
Sewing problems
and their solutions 7:4-7:5
Index 7:6-7:8
1:4
Introduction
Blindhem/Overlock
Foot with IDT
820256-096
Rolled Hem Foot with
IDT
3 mm
820249-096
Standard Presser Foot
with IDT
820250-096
Fancy Stitch Foot with
IDT
820253-096
Fancy Stitch Foot
820278-096
Zipper Foot with IDT
820248-096
Buttonhole Foot
820295-096
Darning Foot
820243-096
Presser feet (standard accessories)
For more information about accessories, please contact your
PFAFF dealer.
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1
3
2
4
5
6
Introduction
Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer
820292-096
Edge Guide/Quilting Guide
820251-096
Buttonhole Guide
820294-096
Second spool holder 93-033 063-44/000
Seam ripper 99-053 016-91/000
Brush 93-847 979-91/000
1 Needle box
48-020 804-32/000
2 Felt pad
93-033 064-05/000
3 Bobbins
412 76 79-01
4-6 Spool cap
4. 93-035 050-44/000
5. 93-036 048-44/000
6. 93-036 049-44/000
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234567890 11101
Introduction
Utility stitches expression 2026
Stitch No. Description Application Width up
to mm
1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 13 needle positions
available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers.
-
2 Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as trousers, under arm seams or
decorative topstitching. With 13 needle positions.
-
3 Zigzag stitch, Center needle
position
For À nishing seams on fabrics, applique, and inserting lace. 6
4 Elastic stitch Strong stitch for seam À nishes, sewing elastic, darning tears,
and patches.
6
5 Blind hem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics 6
6 Elastic blind hem stitch For securing hems invisibly and À nishing the edge on stretch
fabrics.
6
7 Closed overlock stitch For hemming and overlapping stretch fabrics in one
operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from
fraying
6
8 Bridging stitch For bridging, decorative hemstitching and crazy quilting. 6
9 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen. 6
0 Button attaching program For two-hole or four-hole buttons. 6
10 Basting stitch For basting project pieces together. –
11 Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a handlook stitch. –
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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2312 13 14
Introduction
Stitch No. Description Application Width up
to mm
12 Zigzag stitch - Right/Left
needle position
For applique, couching over cords and creating eyelets. 6
13 Lightning stretch stitch For joining light weight stretch fabrics and decorative
embellishment.
1
14 Decorative elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as
leathers and terry cloth.
6
15 Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. 6
16 Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem À nishing on
stretch fabric, for decorative elastic application and sewing
with elastic thread in the bobbin.
6
17 Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching. 6
18 Cross hem stitch Provides a highly elastic decorative seam for hems on
sportswear and casual wear.
6
19 Quilting, appliqué or
pinstitching
For handlook quilt applique or pinstitching. 6
20 Cross stitch Classic decorative stitch for garments, linen and kitchen
towels.
6
21 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting woven fabric and easily fraying
fabrics in one operation. The overcast edge thread prevents
the fabric edges from fraying
6
22 Hem stitching For ornamental hem stitching. Can be used with wing needle. 6
23 Hem stitching For ornamental hem stitching. Can be used with wing needle. 6
Utility stitches expression 2026
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24 25 26 28 29 30 31
39
43
34
44 45
35 36 37
40
38
4241 46
32 33
27
Introduction
Decorative stitches expression 2026
Technical section
2:2
Technical section
1 -/+ button A (stitch width/pattern
width controls)
2 -/+ button B (stitch length/pattern
length controls)
3 -/+ button C (stitch density/balance
controls)
4 Carrying handle
5 Handwheel
6 Direct selection buttons
7 Stitch selection button
8 Connection socket “lead cord”
9 Connection socket “foot control”
10 Master switch
11 Base plate
12 Removable accessory tray
13 Presser foot holder with presser foot
14 Integrated dual feed/IDT
15 Integrated needle threader
16 "Reverse sewing” button
17 Threading slots
18 Needle thread tension
19 Take-up lever
20 Presser foot lifter
21 Thread guide
22 Spool holder with spool cap
23 Hole for second spool holder
24 Lid with stitch chart
25 Bobbin winder
26 Bobbin door
27 Free arm
28 Sewing bulb (max. 5 W)
29 Thread cutter
30 “Pattern mirror” button/”Lock”
button
31 Thread take-up
32 Needle holder with retaining (set)
screw
33 Needle plate
Parts of the sewing machine
2:3
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Technical section
2:4
Technical section
The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid.
The appropriate presser foot to use for each stitch is also illustrated, e.g. Stitch No. 2, use presser foot No. 0.
Carrying case
Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction
book into the compartment of the carrying case.
Lid
Open the folding lid (24) upwards.
2:5
220 V... 240 V
120 V
Technical section
Electrical connection
Connect the lead cord between the socket (8) of the sewing
machine and the wall outlet.
For the USA and Canada:
This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug
is intended to À t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not À t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not À t, contact a qualiÀ ed electrician to install the
proper outlet.
DO NOT modify the plug in any way!
Connecting the foot control
Connect the plug of the foot control to the connection socket
(9) of the sewing machine.
The sewing speed is controlled by pressing the foot control.
The foot control type AT 0070 has to be used for this sewing
machine.
Main switch
When the main switch (10) is switched on (switch function
I) the sewing lamp lights up and program No. 1 is indicated
in the expression window.
The sewing machine is now ready to function.
"0" = OFF
"I" = ON
Voltage Switch
220 - 240V / 120V
The sewing machine is set to the voltage 220 - 240V. To
change the voltage to 120V (US/Canada), you must set the
voltage switch on the underside of the machine to 120 V.
If you are unsure of the correct voltage for your country,
please check with your authorized sewing machine dealer
or local electrical authorities before plugging in your
machine.
2:6
Technical section
Accessory tray
Open the accessory tray by placing your left index À nger
on the ridged area on the left of the lid and open the lid
upwards and towards you.
Arranging the accessories
The standard accessories are marked with numbers.
Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of the
accessory tray.
Accessories
(see also pages 1:4-1:5)
Note: Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can
cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your
sewing machine. This discoloring may be very difÀ cult or
impossible to remove.
Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often
contain a lot of excess dye.
If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment
contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before
sewing/embroidering to avoid the discoloring.
2:7
Technical section
Preparing the machine for bobbin winding
Place an empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin
winder snaps into the slot of the bobbin. The Pfaff logo is
facing up.
Removing the accessory tray (free arm)
In order to sew using the free arm, swing the accessory
tray to the left and lift it upwards out of the hole. When
replacing the tray, make sure it is Á ush with the free arm of
the sewing machine.
Push the bobbin to the right.
Note: The bobbin can only be wound if it is moved fully to the
right
2:8
B
A
C
Technical section
Winding the bobbin from the spool pin
Place the sewing thread on the spool holder. To obtain free
movement of the thread and hold the thread spool À rmly, À t
a spool cap of the right size for the thread spool.
Threading
Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it
counterclockwise through the pre-tension device B. Pull the
thread under the thread guide C (from back to front). Wind
the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a
clockwise direction.
Turn on the machine
Hold the end of the thread À rmly and press the foot control.
As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be
stopped automatically. Push the bobbin to the left, cut the
thread and remove bobbin from the winder.
2:9
B
A
C
Technical section
Winding from the second spool holder
Insert the second spool holder in the hole provided.
Threading
Thread as shown on page 2:8.
Turn on the machine
Hold the end of the thread À rmly and press the foot control.
As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be
stopped automatically. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to
the left and remove bobbin from the winder.
2:10
Technical section
Thread tension
To obtain a perfect seam appearance and durability make
sure the needle and bobbin thread tensions are correctly
adjusted with regard to each other, i.e. the threads evenly
meet between the two fabric layers.
The following is valid for general sewing:
Bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric:
The needle thread tension is too tight or the bobbin thread
tension is too loose.
The thread tension must be corrected.
Top thread is visible on the underside of the fabric:
The needle thread tension is too loose or the bobbin thread
tension is too tight.
The thread tension must be corrected.
For decorative stitches and buttonholes the top thread
should be visible on the underside of the fabric.
Bobbin door
Switch off the main switch
Hold the bobbin door (26) at the left side and open it
towards the front
Taking out the bobbin case
Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out
of the machine. Release the latch and take the empty bobbin
out of the bobbin case.
2:11
A
B
Technical section
Inserting the bobbin
Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo facing towards
the bobbin case) in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the
thread through slot A, then under tension spring B until it
rests in the opening (see arrow).
Check:
When you look at the bobbin and pull the thread, the bobbin must
turn clockwise
Inserting the bobbin case
Lift latch E and push the bobbin case fully onto pin C of
the sewing hook. Opening D of the bobbin case must face
upwards.
Check:
Pull the bobbin thread sharply. The bobbin case must not fall out
of the hook.
2:12
A
B
C
D
Technical section
Threading the needle
Switch off the main switch
Raise the presser foot lifter (20). Place the thread on the
spool holder and À t a spool cap of the right size.
Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide A from
the front. Place the thread from right to left into the pretension device B. Now pass it through the left threading
slot downwards. Pull the thread around the stop C in the
right threading slot and upwards to the take-up lever (19).
The thread must be pulled into the take-up lever from left
to right. Pass the thread downwards in the right-hand
threading slot. Pull the thread from the side behind one of
the two thread guides D.
To thread the needle, please refer to the next page.
2:13
E
F
Technical section
Integrated Needle threader
In order to make threading the needle easier and quicker, use
the PFAFF Integrated Needle threader. Lower the presser foot.
Press the threader down with the handle. Threader hook F
swivels through the needle eye. Place the thread over hook E
and under the thread hook F and hold the end of the thread
taut. Reduce the pressure so that the needle threader slowly
moves upwards. At the same time the threader hook swivels
out of the needle eye and pulls the thread through the eye.
Release the end of the thread so a thread loop forms behind the
needle. Release the threader and pull the rest of the thread end
through the needle eye.
2:14
Technical section
Presser foot lifter
The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot
lifter (20).
Drawing-up the bobbin thread
Raise the presser foot. While holding the end of the needle
thread, press the foot control so the needle moves down and
up. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread.
Bobbin thread
Close the bobbin door (26) and pull the thread under the
presser foot to the left
Thread cutter
Pull the thread from the back to the front over the thread
cutter (29).
2:15
Technical section
Attaching the presser foot
Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (13), so
that when the presser foot lifter (20) is lowered, the pins of
the foot engage in the presser foot holder.
Removing the presser foot
Switch off the main switch
Press the front part of the presser foot upwards and at the
same time the rear part downwards until it disengages from
the presser foot holder (13).
Check:
Please check that the presser foot is properly attached by raising
the presser foot lifter.
Setting the needle thread tension
Set the required amount of the needle thread tension (18)
using the markings on the tension dial.
The normal setting for sewing is 4 - 5. For decorative
sewing, darning and buttonhole sewing 3.
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