Pfaff ClassicStyle Quilt 1527 User Manual

1527

ClassicStyle Quilt

Owner´s manual

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14

15

24

Machine Overview

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10
11

16

13

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27

18

17

25 26

1 Connection socket “foot

control with main cord”

78

6

5

4

2

1

21

22

19

20

2 Main switch

3 Handwheel release disk

4 Handwheel

5 Bobbin winder

6 Lid with stitches

7 Extra spool holder

3

8 Spool holder with spool

cap

9 Take-up lever

10 Needle thread tension

dial

11 Threading path

12 Thread cutter

13 Presser foot holder with

presser foot

14 Removable accessory

tray

15 Base plate

16 IDT System / Integrated

Dual Feed

17 Needle holder with

À xing screw

18 Presser foot lifter

19 Button for “reverse

sewing”

20 Stitch length dial

21 Carrying handle

22 Stitch selection

23 Thread guide

24 Sewing lamp (max. 15

watt)

25 Stitch width dial

26 Needle position dial

27 Needle plate

Presser feet (normal accessories)

For more information about accessories,
please contact your PFAFF dealer.

0 Standard Presser Foot with IDT

Part No. 820250-096 (pictured)
(select 1546 and 1536)

Part No. 820258-096
(select 1526)

1 Clearview Foot

(Fancy-stitch foot without IDT)

Part No. 820229-096

31045

3 Blindhem/Overlock Foot with IDT

Part No. 820256-096 (pictured)
(select 1546 and 1536)

Part No. 820264-096
(select 1526)

4 Zipper Foot with IDT

Part No. 820248-096 (pictured)
(select 1546 and 1536)

Part No. 820261-096
(select 1526)

5 Buttonhole Foot

Part No. 820295-096

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56478

1 Felt pad

Part No. 93-033 064-05

2-4 Spool cap

2. Part No. 93-036 048-44

3. Part No. 93-035 050-44

4. Part No. 93-036 049-44

5 Extra spool pin

Part No. 93-033 063-44

Stitches and presser feet

Stitch descriptions are found in the introduction section.

6 Seam ripper

Part No.99-053-016-91

7 Brush

Part No. 93-847 979-91

8 Bobbins

Part No. 93-040 970-45

1527

ClassicStyle Quilt

Discover the fascination of quilting!

Congratulations!

You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing/quilting

machine with great quilt features.

To learn your

instructions for the

Your

ClassicStyle Quilt

select

the

this manual other accessories are described, they are optional

and can be purchased from your Pfaff dealer.

In the image in the fold out page, the stiches and presserfeet

included with your

!

ClassicStyle Quilt

1536

select

1536

except from some stitches and accessories. In

.

1527

ClassicStyle Quilt

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.

1527

, follow the

has the same features as

1527

are shown.

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 15 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 persons.

• 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 authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electri­cal or mechanical adjustment.

• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation open-

ings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and loose threads.

• 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

Contents

Introduction

Stitch table V

1. Operate your Pfaff select

Electrical connection 1:2

Removable accessory tray 1:3

Bobbins 1:4

Bobbin case 1:8

Threading the needle 1:10

Needle threader 1:11

Bringing up the bobbin thread 1:12

Presser foot lifter 1:13

Thread cutter 1:12

Changing the presser foot 1:13

IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed 1:14

Changing the needle 1:15

Needle thread tension 1:15

Lowering the feed dog 1:15

Stitch width dial 1:16

Needle position dial 1:16

Reverse sewing 1:17

Stitch length dial 1:17

Stitch selection 1:18

2. Utility stitches
and practical sewing

Sewing chart 2:2

General sewing aids 2:3

Non-elastic stitches 2:4

Elastic stitches 2:6

Overlockstiche 2:7

Shell edging 2:8

Buttonhole 2:9

Button sewing 2:10

Hemming with the twin needle 2:11

Free Motion Sewing 2:12

Sewing on zippers 2:13

Stabilizing edges 2:15

3. Maintenance and trouble-shooting

Changing the needle plate 3:2

Cleaning 3:2

Replacing the sewing blub 3:3

Trouble-shooting 3:4

Introduction

III

III

Stitch table (non-elastic stitches)

select 1546

select 1536 & select 1526

Stitch Description Application

1546 1536/1526

A/B/C A/B/C

DH

E–

F–

GE

Introduction

H–

IK

KI

L–

MF

IG –

LC –

LG –

LI -

MDF –

–G

Buttonhole Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linens

Blind stitch with zigzag
(elastic)

Greek stitch with zigzag A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel

Scallop stitch A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel

Straight stitch,
15 needle positions, stitch
width dial set at 0

Zigzag stitch,
15 needle positions, stitch
width dial set at 0.5 – 5

Left needle position
(for straight stitch and
zigzag stitch)

Center needle position
operations.

Right needle position
(for straight stitch and
zigzag stitch)

Blind stitch For invisible hemming on sturdier materials

Greek stitch, wide A traditional decorative stitch

Shell-edging stitch For Á at overlapped seams

Fancy elastic stitch For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears

Elastic stitch For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears

Viennese stitch Decorative stitch e.g. for household textiles

Emperor stitch, narrow A dainty decorative stitch

Emperor stitch, wide A dainty decorative stitch

Greek stitch, narrow A traditional decorative stitch

Decorative stitch A traditional decorative stitch

Decorative stitch Decorative stitch e.g. for quilting

For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/
overcasting. Especially for stretch material

borders

borders

For all straight stitching and topstitching work up
to 6 mm

For serging and appliqué. Also suitable for
tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work

Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching
operations which require a left needle position.
Zigzag stitch:
For serging, appliqué and tapering.

Straight stitch: For most sewing and top-stitching
operations.
Zigzag for most zigzag operations

For all sewing and top-stitching operations which
require a right needle position. Zigzag stitch:
For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work

and inserting patches

and inserting patches

IV

IV

Stitch table (stretch stitches)

select 1546

select 1536 & select 1526

Stitch Description Application

1546 1536/1526

DH

E–

F–

GE

H–

IK

KI

L–

MF
IG –
KM –

-- G

-- H

Peacock’s eye stitch Elastic closing and serging seam. The material

Cover stitch For top-stitching and overstitching stretch

Herringbone stitch A decorative stitch for top-stitching or whip

Stretch triple straight stitch,
15 needle positions
Stretch triple zigzag stitch,
15 needle positions
Stitch width knob 0.5 – 5

Left needle position
(for stretch triple straight
and zigzag stitches)

Center needle position
(for stretch triple straight
and zigzag stitches)

Right needle position
(for stretch triple straight
and zigzag stitches)

Pullover stitch Elastic closing and serging seams for jersey. The

Closed overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for materials which

Open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for sturdy materials or

Feather stitch For joining two À nished edges with a gap

Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry

Penant stitch A decorative stitch also used as a covering stitch

Cord stitch A loose decorative stitch

Heavy open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam on heavy materials

Decorative stitch Embellishment

must be turned by 180 degrees

materials, e.g. cuffs, hems and panels

stitching hems, e.g. pajamas and sweatsuits

For stretch seams, e.g. inside seams as well as
seams on sportswear and workwear

For sewing elastic bands on elastic materials or
seams on stretch materials

For elastic seams which require a left needle
position

For elastic seams which require a center needle
position

For elastic seams which require a right needle
position

material must be turned by 180 degrees

fray easily

materials which do not fray easily

between, e.g. hemstitching. Also for crazy quilting

Introduction

V

V

Stitch table (stretch stitches)

select 1546

Stitch Description Application

1546

LC
LD
LG
LI
EK
EL

FG
ID
IF

LK
LMK
MG

Introduction

Dutch stitch, narrow A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles

Dutch stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles

Border stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for traditional embroidery

Weaving stitch An ornamental stitch, e.g. for bath accessories

Spiral stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles

Diagonal coverstitch For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, i.e.

Turkish stitch with zigzag A top-stitching seam for patchwork and quilting

Branch stitch A decorative elastic stitch, e.g. for sportswear

Floss stitch For whip-stitching hems, e.g. on pajamas and sweatsuits.

Diagonal stitch An elastic decorative stitch

Triangle stitch A decorative, elastic stitch

Florentine stitch A stretch, decorative stitch

cuffs, hems and panels

The material must be turned by 180 degrees

VI

VI

1. Operate your Pfaff select

Carrying-case

Place the cords, foot control and
instruction book in the front pocket of the
carrying case.

Lid

Open the folding lid (6) upwards. The
stitches of the sewing machine are
illustrated on the inside of the lid.

Connecting the foot control

Connect the plug of the foot control to
the connecting socket (1) of the sewing
machine and to the wall socket. The
sewing speed is regulated by pressing the
foot control.

Operate your Pfaff select

You can regulate the sewing speed by
moving the slide on the front part of the
foot control.

Position
Position

= half speed

= full speed

AE023 - 120V, USA and Canada
AE020 - 230V, Europe
AE024 - 240V, Australia

Main switch

When the main switch (2) is switched on,
the sewing bulb lights up. The sewing
machine is now ready to use.

For the USA and Canada

This appliance 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.

1:2

1:2

Accessory tray

Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a
removable accessory tray (15) which is
also used as an extended work support.

Model 1546, has a special removable
accessory organizer. The enclosed
accessories are numbered. Sort
the enclosed accessories into the
corresponding sections of the accessory
organizer.

Using the free arm

In order to sew with the free arm, you
must remove the accessory tray. Using
both hands, swing the accessory tray (15)
to the left and lift it out of the hole.

When replacing the removable accessory
tray to its proper position, ensure that it
is Á ush with the free arm of the sewing
machine.

Operate your Pfaff select

1:3

1:3

Preparing the machine for
bobbin winding

Hold the handwheel (4) À rmly and turn
the handwheel release disc (3) until it
stops in the direction of the arrow. This
stops the needle from moving while the
machine is winding the bobbin.

Placing the bobbin

Switch off the main switch (2)

Place the empty bobbin so that the black
pin of the bobbin winder (5) snaps into
the slot of the bobbin. The Pfaff logo is
facing up.

Operate your Pfaff select

Push the bobbin to the right

Note: The bobbin can only be wound when it
is moved fully to the right.

1:4

1:4

B

A

Winding the bobbin from the spool
holder

Place the sewing thread on the spool
holder (8). To guarantee free movement
of the thread and to give additional
hold to the thread spool, À t a spool cap
corresponding to the size of the thread
spool.

Threading

Place the thread into guide A and pull it
through opening B and to the right under
the hook C. Wind the thread clockwise a
few times around in the bobbin.

Switch on the main switch.

Hold the end of the thread À rmly and
press the foot control. The winding action
will stop automatically as soon as the
bobbin is full. Cut the thread, push the
bobbin to the left and remove it.

Don’t forget:

Turn the handwheel release disk (3) fully
back again. Then turn the handwheel (4)
towards you until it snaps into place.

Operate your Pfaff select

C

1:5

1:5

Winding from the second spool holder

Push the second spool holder (7) into its
hole and place a spool of thread with the
corresponding spool cap on it.

Threading

Place the thread into guide A and pull
it through opening B to the right under
hook C. Wind the thread clockwise a few
times around the bobbin.

Operate your Pfaff select

Switch on the main switch.

Hold the end of thread À rmly and press
the the foot control. The winding action
will stop automatically as soon as the
bobbin is full. Cut the thread, push the
bobbin to the left and remove it.

Don’t forget:

Turn the handwheel release disk (3)
back again. Then turn the handwheel (4)
towards you until it snaps into place.

TIP: If the machine is already threaded,
you can easily wind thread from the second
spool holder without having to unthread the
machine.

A

B

C

1:6

1:6

C

Winding through the needle

Even if the machine has been completely
threaded, you can still wind the bobbin.

Raise presser foot lifter (19). Pass the
needle thread through the presser foot
and downwards; then through the right
threading slot (11) and upwards.

Now, pull the thread into the take-up
lever from left to right (9). The take-up
lever must be positioned at its very top.

Pass the thread to the right under the
hook C. Then wind the thread several
times around the bobbin. Press the foot
control and winding the bobbin.

Operate your Pfaff select

Don’t forget:

Make sure to stop the needle from
moving while winding the bobbin (see
page 1:4).

1:7

1:7

Bobbin Case/Hook Cover

Switch off the main switch.

Hold the side of the bobbin case/hook
cover and open it towards you.

Removing the bobbin case

Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out
the bobbin case. Release the lever and
remove the empty bobbin.

Operate your Pfaff select

1:8

1:8

A

B

C

Inserting the bobbin

Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo
facing towards the bobbin case) into the
bobbin case. In doing so, pull the thread
sideways through slot A, then under
the tension plate 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.

Operate your Pfaff select

Inserting the bobbin case

Lift lever E and slide the bobbin case
onto the hook pin C as far as it will go.
Opening D of the bobbin case must face
upwards.

D

E

Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. The
bobbin case must not fall out of the hook.

1:9

1:9

Threading the needle thread

Switch off the main switch

Raise the presser foot lifter (19) and
turn the handwheel until the take-up
lever (9) has moved to the top. Place the
thread on the spool holder (8) and À t the
corresponding spool cap.

Now, using both hands, pull the
thread into guide A and under thread
guide hook B. Pass the thread through
the lefthand threading slot C and
downwards. Pull the thread around stop
D into the righthand threading slot and
upwards E to the take-up lever F.

The thread must be pulled into the
take-up lever F from left to right and
downwards again in the right hand
threading slot. Floss the thread from the
side behind one of the two thread guides
H.

To thread the needle, stick the thread
from front to back through the needle eye.

B

A

F

F

C

E

G

Operate your Pfaff select

To thread the needle using the needle
threader, please refer to the next page.

1:10

1:10

D

H

A

B

C

Needle threader (Model 1546)

To make threading the needle easier and
quicker, use the PFAFF needle threader
(13). Lower the presser foot. Turn the
handwheel until the needle is at its
highest position. Place the needle thread
under hook A and hold it taut. Move the
needle threader fully downwards and
turn it towards the needle so that the
small hook B goes through the needle
eye. Place the thread into the hook from
below.

Turn the needle threader towards the
rear, releasing the thread carefully, and
allow the threader to move upwards.
You can now pull the thread through the
needle eye.

Operate your Pfaff select

Threading the twin needle

Insert the twin needle.

Fit the second spool holder and place one
spool of thread on each holder.

In the left threading slot (11) you will À nd
tension disk C. During threading, make
sure that you pass one thread left and one
thread right over tension disk C.

Carry on threading in the usual way, but
make sure the threads are not twisted
with each other.

Pull the threads right and left into thread
guide (24) and thread the needles.

Note: You cannot use the needle threader for
a twin needle.

1:11

1:11

Bringing up the bobbin thread

Switch off the main switch.

!

Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle
thread and turn the handwheel towards
you until the needle is in the highest
position and the bobbin thread has
formed a loop. Pull the needle thread to
bring up the bobbin thread.

Bobbin thread

Close the bobbin case/hook cover and
pull the thread under the presser foot to
the left.

Operate your Pfaff select

Thread cutter

Pull the threads from the back to the front
over the thread cutter (12).

1:12

1:12

Presser foot lifter

The presser foot is raised or lowered with
the presser foot lifter (19).

Removing the presser foot

Switch off the main switch.

Position the needle at its highest point.
Press the presser foot upwards at the front
and down at the back at the same time so
that it disengages from the presser foot
holder (14).

Operate your Pfaff select

Engaging the presser foot

Place the presser foot under the presser
foot holder (14) so that when the presser
foot lifter (19) is lowered, the pins of the
foot engage in the presser foot holder.

Check: Please check that the presser foot is
properly engaged by raising the presser foot
lifter.

1:13

1:13

The Integrated dual feed/IDT System

(Models 1536 and 1546)

PFAFF offers the ideal solution for
sewing difÀ cult materials: the IDT. This
system feeds the material from the top
and bottom simultaneously as is done in
industrial sewing machines. The fabric
is fed precisely. When sewing light or
difÀ cult materials such as silk and rayon
fabrics, the IDT prevents seam puckering.

Engaging the IDT

Important! For all sewing jobs with the
IDT, only use sewing feet with cutout at
the back.

Raise the presser foot. Then push the IDT
(17) downwards until it snaps into place.

Disengaging the IDT

Hold the IDT with two À ngers at the
marked places. Push the IDT (17) down a

Operate your Pfaff select

little and out to the rear, and let it move
slowly upwards.

The even feeding action also ensures
perfect matching of checked and striped
fabrics.

1:14

1:14

A

Changing the needle

Switch off the main switch.

To remove: Lower the presser foot
and move the needle to its highest
point. Now loosen the needle
screw (18) and pull the needle
down.

To insert: The Á at side A of the
needle must face to the rear.
Lower the presser foot and insert
the needle, pushing it up as far
as it goes. Hold the needle and
tighten the needle screw (18)
À rmly.

B

C

Setting the needle thread tension

Set the required needle thread tension
(10) with the help of the mark B.

The normal setting for sewing is 4 to 5.

For free-motion sewing, darning and
buttonhole set the tension between 2 and

3.

Dropping the feed dog

For certain sewing work, e.g. darning or
free-motion sewing the feed dog has to be
dropped.

To do this, open the bobbin case/hook
cover and move slide C fully to the right.
Now the feed dog is dropped.

Operate your Pfaff select

1:15

1:15

Stitch width dial

The stitch width can be adjusted with this
dial (26). When selecting the width, the
needle must not be in the material.

Basic setting: Turn the stitch width knob
(26) to the symbol
width).

Exception: Straight stitch is sewn with
stitch width 0.

In chapter “2. Utility stitches and practical
sewing”, you will À nd recommendations
in the tables for the stitch width selection
of individual stitches. During sewing you
can also change the stitch width.

Needle position dial

In the center needle position
14 additional needle positions can be
selected by turning the needle positioning
dial (27) in increments to the left or right.

The furthest needle position to the left

can be achieved by turning the dial

(27) as far as it will go to the right. The

Operate your Pfaff select

furthest needle position to the right
can be achieved by turning the dial as far
as it will go the left. When the position of
the needle is being changed, the needle
must not be in the material.

Note: If you have selected the right needle
position, you can now use the width dial (26)
to increase or reduce the width of the left side
of the stitch. The reverse applies also for needle
position to the left.

(maximum stitch

26

27

1:16

1:16

21

A

20

Reverse sewing

The machine sews in reverse only as
long as the reverse sewing button (20) is
pressed.

Stitch length adjustment dial

With the stitch length adjustment dial (21)
you can adjust the stitch length between
0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking
on the button to the required length.

Operate your Pfaff select

Between the numbers 0 and 1 you will
À nd the “buttonhole” symbol. This area
is the optimum stitch density for sewing
buttonholes and embroidering.

The further you turn the dial to 0, the
higher the density of the stitch.

21

To sew stretch stitches (dark
background), you must turn the stitch
length adjustment dial (21) as far as it will
go in the grey area.

1:17

1:17

Stitch selection, Easy Select System – select 1546

Utility stitches

Each stitch has been given a letter that
you can À nd on the push button controls.
By pressing the correct button, the stitch
is selected and the machine is ready to
sew. Button B releases the buttons that
have been activated.

Under the lid (6) you will À nd the stitch
table with all the utility stitches and stitch
combinations.

Stretch stitches

All the stitches with a colored
background are stretch stitches, i.e. they
are suitable for stretch material. Press the
selected button down and turn the stitch
length dial (21) as far as it will go in the
grey area.

Button B releases the button that have
already been selected.

B

Operate your Pfaff select

Utility and stretch stitch combinations

By pushing two or several buttons you
can create combinations in the utility
stitch range.

The stitch length dial can either be in the
normal sewing range or in the stretch
range.

All the stitch combinations are illustrated
on the stitch table in the lid. You can
release buttons that are already activated
with button B.

1:18

1:18

B

B

Stitch selection, stitch dial – select 1536, 1526

Utility stitches

Each stitch is identiÀ ed by a letter. The
stitches and their corresponding letters
are shown on the inside of the lid, a chart
is also found in the Introduction chapter.

Turn the dial (24) until the corresponding
letter is positioned below mark A.

24

Stretch stitches

All the stitches with a colored background
are stretch stitches, i.e. they are suitable
for stretch material.

Turn the dial (24) until the corresponding
letter is positioned below mark A.

Turn the stitch length dial (21) as far as it
will go in the grey area.

A

Operate your Pfaff select

21

1:19

1:19

Operate your Pfaff select

1:20

1:20

2. Utility stitches
and practical sewing

Explanation of the sewing chart

The following charts show the
recommended settings for each stitch or
technique.

These charts also provide you with
instructions that are necessary when
sewing the selected stitches.

The choice of the sewing foot, the setting
of the needle thread tension and whether
to use IDT or not.

Always use the “center” needle position

if not otherwise speciÀ ced in the

instructions.

stitch

stitch

Stitch number

Stitch width in mm

Stitch length in mm

IDT on =

off =

Thread tension

Presser foot number

Utility stitches and practical sewing

2:2

Perfect tension

Too high tension

Too low tension

Needle thread tension

To get perfect sewing results, the needle
and bobbin thread tensions must be
perfectly tuned to each other. The normal
setting for utility stitches is in the range
of 4-5.

Check the tension with a wide zigzag
stitch. The threads must be interlaced
between the two fabric pieces.

If the needle thread tension is too high
the threads are interlaced above the top
fabric. If the needle thread tension is too
low, the threads are interlaced below the
lower fabric.

The adjustment of the needle thread
tension is described on page 1:15.

A

B

Topstitching

Straight stitch G can be sewn using any of
15 various needle positions in such a way
that you can always guide the sewing
foot along the fabric edge for top-stitching
work. The top-stitch needle position is
determined by the needle position dial.
If you wish to top-stitch farther from the
fabric edge, simply guide the fabric along
the guide marks on the needle plate or
use the edge guide (standard accessory
No.8). The edge guide is inserted into
hole A and is secured with À xing screw B.

Sewing aid for thick seams

To ensure a consistent feed when
beginning sewing at a thick seam, we
recommend supporting the presser foot
on a piece of fabric of the same height as
the workpiece

Utility stitches and practical sewing

2:3

stitch

stitch

G

G

G

2,5

0

2,5

0

0

2,5

Straight stitch

Stitch G is the basic straight stitch. The
stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm.

It is easier to do some sewing jobs by
changing the needle position, e.g. top­stitching a collar or sewing in a zipper.
You can select up to 15 different needle
positions (see page 1:16).

Utility stitches and practical sewing

Please ensure that the needle is at its
highest position when adjusting the
needle position.

C

3-5

3-5

3-5

A

0/1

0/1

0/1

G

G

G

2-

2-

2-

1-2

1-2

1-2

Zigzag stitch

In addition to overlock stitching, zigzag
stitch G, stitch width 5

, is also suitable
for overcasting various materials. In this
case, the material should only be positioned
halfway under the sewing foot.

When overcasting the edge, make sure the
needle goes into the material and over the
edge alternately.

The width for overcasting can be reduced
up to 2 mm.

For overcasting difÀ cult materials, blind
stitch foot No. 3 is very useful. When
sewing, the thread lies over pin C, thus
preventing curling of the fabric edge. In this
way you can sew beautiful smooth seams.

The raw edge must be guided along edge
guide B. You can adjust this edge guide
with adjusting screw A.

Important: When the blindhem stitch foot
is used for overcasting with the zigzag
stitch, select the right needle position.
Choose a stitch width in the range of
3-5 mm (do not use any other needle
position).

3-5

3-5

3-5

0/1

0/1

0/1

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B

stitch

D/H

D/H

D/H

5-

5-

5-

1-2

1-2

1-2

3-5

3-5

3-5

0/3

0/3

0/3

Blindhem stitch

Blindhem stitch H is best suited for
invisible hems; sewing by hand is no
longer necessary. For wool fabrics
Blindhem stitch H and for stretch fabrics
Blindhem stitch D.

• Serge the edge of the hem

• Fold the edge inwards by the hem
width.

• Now unfold the hem again so that the
hem edge protrudes by about 1 cm

• Place the fabric under the sewing foot
so that the crease line runs along edge
guide B.

• Using the needle positioning knob
27, select the needle position to the right

.

• When the needle enters the crease
line, it must only pick up one À ber of the
fabric.

A

B

Remember!

If the stitches are visible on the right side,
adjust edge guide B by turning adjusting
screw A.

Tip: If you chose to sew Blindhem stitch H or
Blidhem stitch D with stitch width less than
5, use foot nr.0.

Stitch D

Utility stitches and practical sewing

Blindhem stitch (elastic)

Stitch D or H is a blind stitch for woven
or elastic fabrics. The hem is sewn and
overcast at the same time.

Stitch H

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stitch

M

M

M

5-

5-

5-

1-2,5

1-2,5

1-2,5

3-5

3-5

3-5

0/1

0/1

0/1

stitch

M

M

M

5-

5-

5-

0,2-1,5

0,2-1,5

0,2-1,5

3-5

3-5

3-5

0/1

0/1

0/1

Elastic stitch

Because of its high elasticity, this
stitch can be used for sewing elastic on
swimwear, skirts or lingerie.

• Mark elastic and fabric in quarters.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

• Pin elastic to fabric at quarter
markings.

• Place fabric and elastic under sewing
foot.

• Stretch elastic to À t the fabric. Begin
sewing.

Note: When stretching elastic, make sure to
stretch from the front and back of the sewing
foot.

Darning with the elastic stitch

Darn with the elastic stitch for repairing
damaged areas.

• Sew over the damaged area in rows
until it is well covered. Take care to
ensure that the rows overlap.

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What is an overlock stitch?

For stretch fabrics, the select models
offer overlock stitches which sew two
fabric layers together and overcast
simultaneously. They are more elastic
than normal seams, very durable and
quickly sewn.

Tip: We recommend using blindhem stitch

foot No. 3 when sewing overlock seams. It
guides particularly well and prevents the
seam from puckering even on wide seams.
Also remember to set the red marker on the
foot to the right position. This to guide the
fabric edge.

stitch

K

5-

Stretch

5-

K

K

5-

Stretch

Stretch

3-5

3-5

3-5

0/3

0/3

0/3

Open overlock stitch

With this stitch, thicker fabrics and fabrics
which do not fray too much can be sewn
together perfectly.

Tip: Make sure that the needle sews to the
right of the fabric just over the edge and not
in it.

stitch

I

5-

Stretch

5-

I

I

5-

Stretch

Stretch

3-5

3-5

3-5

Closed overlock stitch

The closed overlock stitch is perfect for
sewing jersey knits. You can also sew
sleeve cuffs and knit collars which are
well-sewn and long-lasting.

Tip: Ensure that the sleeve cuff is stretched
while it is being sewn.

Remember!

When overlocking, if you select stitch
width other than 5

, make sure the
needle does not strike the bar of sewing
foot 3.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

0/3

0/3

0/3

2:7

Shell-edging

Shell-edging is attractive on thin, soft
fabrics such as silk and Bastiste.

It is often used as a decorative edging on
lingerie.

The higher the needle thread tension, the
deeper the shell edge scallop.

• Serge the fabric edge and iron the seam
allowance to the left.

• Take care that the fabric only runs half
underneath the presser foot while sewing.
This intensiÀ es the effect of the shell-
edging.

select

K

K

K

4,5

4,5

4,5

1,5

1,5

1,5

4-5

4-5

4-5

0/1

0/1

0/1

Tip: By sewing a col

ored woollen or 12 wt.
cotton thread into the seam you strengthen
the shell-edge while also creating an attractive
contrast in the seam. A À ne fabric of another
color can also be used instead of a woollen

Utility stitches and practical sewing

thread.
Just lay the heavy thread against the edge of
the fold and let the zigzag swing of the stitch
catch the heavy thread forming a scallop.

2:8

Buttonholes

Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all
the models with push button controls
since the fabric does not have to be turned.

Buttonholes are generally sewn onto
a piece of doubled fabric. However,
for some fabrics, e.g. silk, organza and
viscose, it is necessary to use stabilizer to
prevent the fabric from contracting while
sewing.

To produce beautiful seams, embroidering
or darning threads are ideal.

Mark the starting point of the buttonhole
either with a magic pen or dress pin, and
always sew a sample buttonhole À rst.

Note: Before starting any buttonhole, always
push the guide of the buttonhole foot fully to
the front, i.e. so that the red arrow is at the
À rst red mark. The red marks are arranged at
an interval of 0.5 cm. They are a guide when
determining the length of the buttonhole.

stitch

CBA

–

–

5

–

–

0/1

1546 – Standard buttonhole

• Insert the buttonhole foot and slide the
foot forward as far as it will go.

• Select stitch 1 (C) and sew the right
side of the buttonhole to the required
length. Clip the top thread after a few
stitches.

• Select stitch 2 (B) and hold the button
down as you sew a few bartacks.

• Select stitch 3 (A) and sew the left side
of the buttonhole until it matches the
previous side in length.

• Select stitch 4 (B) and hold the button
down as you sew a few bartacks.

• Release button B and sew a couple
stitches to secure your buttonhole.

• Carefully cut open your buttonhole.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

Tip: For À ne buttonholes, you can reduce the
buttonhole width with the stitch width dial
(27) down to approx. 3 mm. Use the center
needle position

.

2:9

stitch

–

ABC

ABC

–

5-

5-

h

3-5

3-5

3-5

1526/1536 – Standard buttonhole

• Insert the buttonhole foot and slide the
foot forward as far as it will go.

• Select stitch A. Sew the left side of the
buttonhole to the required length. Clip the
top thread after a few stitches.

• Select stitch B and sew a few bartacks
while holding the fabric securely.

• Select stitch C. Sew the right side of the
buttonhole until it matches the previous
side in length.

• Select stitch B and sew a few bartacks
while holding the fabric securely.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

• Select stitch D. Secure the buttonhole by
sewing a few stitches.

• Carfully cut open your buttonhole.

–

0/1

0/1

Standard buttonhole with gimp thread

To sew especially durable buttonholes,
on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we
recommend using a gimp thread.

On knits the gimp thread is particularly
important to prevent the buttonhole from
stretching.

• Lay the gimp thread over the rear
protrusion A and pass the thread ends
underneath the presser foot towards the
front.

• Clamp the threads to the left and right
of protrusion B.

• Slide the buttonhole runner as
far forwards as possible and sew the
buttonhole as described for your select
model.

• Pull the loop of the gimp thread into
the buttonhole and cut the threads.

A

Tip: For À ne buttonholes, you can reduce the
buttonhole width with the stitch width dial
(27) down to approx. 3 mm. Use the center
needle position

2:10

.

B

Carfully cut open your buttonhole with scissors or
a seam ripper.

stitch

G

G

G

stitch

G

0

4

–

–

4

4

–

2-3

2-3

2-3

–

–

–

G

G

3

3

0

0

3

3-5

3-5

3-5

0/1

0/1

0/1

Sewing on buttons

With zigzag stitch G (stitch width 4
mm) you can sew on two and four hole
buttons.

• Remove the sewing foot and lower the
feed dog.

• Turn the handwheel towards you and
move the button so that the needle enters
the left hole in the button.

• Now lower the presser foot lifter; this
holds the button in place.

• Sew on the button. Take care to ensure
that the needle also enters the right-hand
hole in the button.

Securing

• Select straight stitch by turning the
width dial (26) to 0.

• Change the needle position with the
needle position dial (27) so that the needle
enters one of the two holes.

• Sew a few securing stitches.

Hemming with the twin needle

Use the twin needle to make beatiful
topstitch seams.

Using the twin needle you can add a
professional touch to hems on stretch
fabrics such as T-shirts, knitted articles or
cycling shorts both quickly and easily.

Twin needles are available in different
widths. The traditional width for
topstitching is 4 mm. To prevent the
needle from striking the needle plate, you
must make sure that you select the center
needle position .

• First fold and iron the width of fabric
desired for the hem.

• Then topstitch the hem from the right
side.

• Finally, cut the protruding hem edge
back to the seam.

Use only a stretch needle when sewing
stretch fabric!

Tip: On difÀ cult fabrics such as ribbed knit-
wear it is advisable to baste the hem before
topstitching it.

On page 1:11 you will À nd a description
of how to thread the twin needle.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

2:11

D

Utility stitches and practical sewing

C

B

E

stitch

F

G

G

G

–

-

–

-

–

-

2-3

2-3

2-3

6

Optional

Optional

G

Free Motion Sewing

Insert the darning foot:

Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its
highest point and push the pin of the
darning foot fully into the hole C of the
sewing foot holder. When doing this,
the guide fork G should position itself
around the presser bar. The lever E must
be behind the À xing screw F. Now tighten
screw D.

Free Motion Position:

Lower the presser foot lifter (A) while
pushing it lightly to the rear. This snaps
the presser foot lifter into a notch (B) on

A

the back side of the sewing machine into
the free motion position.

• Drop the feed dog.

• Select a straight stitch or a zigzag
stitch.

• Keep an even speed, manually move
your fabric.

2:12

Tip: For even stitches, move your fabric at
a smooth even Á ow. Move the fabric so the
stitching does not cross.

Sewing on zippers

There are various methods of sewing
on zippers. For skirts, we recommend
the fully concealed zipper, for men’s
and ladies’ trousers the semi concealed
zipper. Various zippers are available.
We recommend using a metal zipper for
strong fabrics such as denim. For all other
fabrics we recommend a plastic zipper.

It is important for all types of zippers to
sew very close to the edge of the teeth of
the zipper. This is why it is possible to
insert the zipper foot either on the right or
the left of the presser foot holder.

You can set the needle so that it enters
close to the edge of the zipper teeth by
using one of the 15 available needle
positions. If the foot is engaged to the
right, the needle must only be moved to
the right. If the foot is engaged left, the
needle must only be moved to the left.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

stitch

G

G

G

3

0

0

3

3

0

Left presser foot position

Right presser
foot position

3-5

3-5

3-5

4

4

4

2:13

Fully concealed, sew-in zipper

• Insert the zipper foot on the right side.

• Baste in the zipper and lay it
underneath the presser foot so that the
teeth of the zipper run alongside the foot.

• Stitch in half of the zipper, leave the
needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot
and close the zipper.

• Now you can continue sewing the
seam up to the end of the zipper and sew
the cross seam.

• Sew the second half of the zipper
parallel at the same distance.

• Stop after the À rst half and leave the
needle in the fabric. Raise the presser foot
and open the zipper.

Utility stitches and practical sewing

• Now you can À nish sewing the seam.

2:14

Stabilizing edges

With the rolled hem foot you can hem
blouses, silk scarves and valances with
ease, without having to pre-iron the fabric
edges. The hemming prevents the edges
from fraying and a clean, durable edge is
the result.

• Fold the beginning of the fabric edge
over twice (approx. 2 mm)

• Lay the folded fabric edge underneath
the hemmer and sew a few stitches.

• Leave the needle in the fabric, raise the
presser foot and insert the fabric into the
rolled hem foot scroll.

• Lower the presser foot and guide the
fabric evenly into the rolled hem foot.

Take care that the fabric does not run
under the right half of the presser foot.

stitch

G

G

G

3

0

0

3

0

3

3-5

3-5

3-5

7

Optional

Optional

Utility stitches and practical sewing

Tip: On silk

, Bastiste and chiffon fabrics,
the roll hem is particularly attractive with a
zigzag stitch

2:15

3. Maintenance and
trouble-shooting

Changing the needle plate

Switch off the main switch.

It is very important to clean your sewing
machine, because it will reward you with
a longer service life. The more often you
use the machine, the more care it needs.

Removal:

• Raise the sewing foot and remove the
removable accessory tray.

• Push the point of a small screwdriver
into the opening between needle plate
and sewing machine.

Twist it lightly to the right and the
needle plate will snap half way out of its
mounting. Now push the screwdriver
into the left opening and take the needle
plate out.

Replacing:

• Place the needle plate on Á at at the
back and push it down with both hands
at the front until you hear it snap in place.
Before you start sewing, check that the

Maintenance and trouble-shooting

needle plate is lying Á at.

Cleaning

Switch off the main switch.

• Remove the needle plate and lower
the feed dog.

• Clean the feed dog and hook area
with the brush.

3:2

Changing the sewing bulb

Switch off the main switch.

• Disconnect the main plug and the foot
control plug from the machine.

• Take off the removable accessory tray
(15).

The sewing bulb is located inside the left
side of the sewing machine.

Removal:

• Hold the sewing machine tightly.

• Push the bulb into its socket as far as
it will go.

• At the same time, turn the bulb a half
turn anti-clockwise and remove it.

Insertion:

• Insert the bulb in the diagonal socket
and turn it so that both stops of the bulb
engage.

• Now push the bulb fully into the
socket and turn it clockwise so that it is
held À rmly.

Note: The bulb changer (available as a
special accessory) will make changing the
bulb much easier.

Important!

The maximum allowed wattage of the
bulb with a plug-in socket is 15 watts!

Maintenance and trouble-shooting

3:3

Trouble-shooting

The machine skips stitches

The needle is not properly inserted. Push needle fully upwards, Á at side

facing the back.
The wrong needle is inserted. Use a needle system 130/705 H.
Needle is bent or blunt. Insert a new needle.
Machine is not properly threaded. Check how machine is threaded.
Needle is too small for thread. Use a larger needle.

Needle thread breaks

See reasons above. See above.
Thread tension is too tight. Adjust thread tension.
Thread is poor or has slubs in it, or has

become dry after too-long storage.
Thread is too thick.

Needle breaks off

Needle is not pushed fully in. Insert new needle and push fully in.
Needle is bent. Insert new needle.

Needle is too thick or too thin.

Maintenance and trouble-shooting

Needle is bent, and has hit the needle plate
because you are pulling or pushing the
fabric.

The bobbin case is not properly installed. When you insert the bobbin case, push

Only use good threads.

Use needle with large eye (System 130 N).

Insert new needle.
Let the machine feed the fabric.

Only guide the fabric lightly.

it fully into the stop.

Seam is sewn unevenly

The tension needs adjusting. Check top tensions.
Thread is too thick, slubbed or hard. Only use perfect threads.
The bobbin thread is unevenly wound. Do not wind thread free-hand, but run

it on through the winding tension.
Thread bunching at top or bottom side of

fabric.

3:4

Thread up correctly. Check top

tensions.

Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly

Sewing lint has collected between the feed
dog teeth rows.

Feed dog is lowered, slide A (see page

Remove needle plate, remove lint with
brush.

Push slide B (see page 1:15) to left.

1:15) at right.

Machine is running with difÀ culty

There are thread remnants in the hook

Remove the threads.

race.

Important note!

Before you replace sewing feet or needles, you must switch off the main switch.
Do not start the threaded machine without fabric in it.
If you leave the machine, even for a short time, do not forget to switch off the main switch. This is
important if children are nearby.

Maintenance and trouble-shooting

3:5

We reserve the right to change the machine equipment
and the ass ort ment of accessories without prior notice,
or make modiÀ cations to the performance or design.

Such modiÀ cations, however, will always be to the
beneÀ t of the user and the product.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely
recycled in accordance with relevant National legisla­tion relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt
please contact your retailer for guidance.

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