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When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this household Sewing machin
e.

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DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:
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A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plug

ged 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, fire,

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electric shock, or injury to persons:

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necess
ary when this sewing machine is
used by or near children.
•
Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as describ
ed in this manual. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as cont
ained 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 cente
r for examination, repair; electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openin
gs blocked. Keep ventilation
openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller
free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep fingers 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
deflect 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 openin
g.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) produc
ts 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

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 Needle button
2. Sew slowly button
3. Pattern start button
4. Touch screen (Welcome screen)
5. More options button
6. Main menu button, opens category selection
7. Adjust buttons, adjust + and
8. Scroll buttons, scroll to next column or sewingpatter
9. 0 9 button, opens pattern selection by numbers
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10. Info button, opens information or the context menu

11. Handle
12. Handwheel
13. Connection socket, lead cord
14. Connection, foot control
15. Master switch
16. Slide for lowering feed dog
17. Spool holder with spool cap
18. Lid with stitch program chart
19. Hole for second spool holder
20. Bobbin winder
21. Bobbin door
22. Free arm
23. Needle plate
24. Thread cutter
25. Needle holder with retaining screw
26, Touchscreen
27. Take up lever
28. Thread guide
29. Knee lift attachment hole
30. Base plate
31. Removable accessory tray
32. Presser foot holder with presser foot
33. IDT Integrated Dual Feed
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34. Integrated needle threder

35. Presser foot lifter
36. Reverse sewing button
37. Threading slots
38. Needle thread tension
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Stitch Description Application
No. Width up
to mm
1 Straight stitch with 19 For all straight stitch and topstitching jobs
needle positions , stitch length can be
increased up to 6 mm. 19 needle positions
are available, for edge
finishing or sewing in zippers.

2 Stretch triple straight
stitch with 19 needle
positions
3 Zigzag stitch
4 Elastic stitch with two
perforations
For all straight stitch and topstitching jobs
, particulary on stretch
fabrics, e.g. trouser seams, sportswear and
work wear. Stitch length
can be increased up to 6 mm for decorativ
e stitching.
For finishing seams, overcasting, appliqué
work, inserting lace etc. 9
For sewing on elastic, darning tears and
applying patches. 9

5 Reverse straight stitch A durable reverse straight stitch. Suitable

for stitch combinations in
stitch sequences. See stitch No 1.

6 Shell-edging stitch For decorative hems particulary on stret

ch fabrics, e.g. underwear. 6
7 Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching
terry cloth seams and for 7
ornamental hem seams (smocking effec
t).
8 Elastic stitch with one For sewing on elastic, darning tears and
perforation applying patches. 7
9 mm stitch length.
9 Stretch triple elastic stitch For inserting elastic tape in sportswe
ar and bathing suits. (Extre 7
mely durable seam for open-knit mate
rials.)
10 Purl stitch Particulary suitable for appliqué work
thanks to its stitch density. 9
11 Faggoting stitch For joining foundation garments. Prov
ides a decorative hemstit- 7
ching effect.

12 Decorative stitch For overstitching elastic cords and

wool threads as well as for
gathering and smocking. 6

13 Cross-hem stitch Provides a highly elastic, decorativ

e seam for hem finishing on 7
sportswear and casuals.

14 Stretch triple zigzag stitch For sewing elastic tape on sportswe

ar and bathing suits. Also suita- 7
ble for hem finishing.

15 Blindhem stitch For securing hems invisibly.

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No. Width up
to mm
16 Stretch blindhem stitch For securing hems invisibly on stretch fabrics
. 6
17 Basting stitch For basting cut-out parts together.
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18 Stemstitch Durable elastic seam, e.g. for working on leggin

s, and embroidery 2
work.

31 Closed overedge stitch For joining and serging very stretchy and easily
with selvage thread fraying fabrics in 7,5
one operation.

32 Closed overedge stitch For joining and serging in one operation.

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33 Edge binding stitch For hemming and decorative edge finishing
on stretch fabrics. 75
34 Zigzag stitch (needle posi For serging, appliqué work and inserting lace.
tion variablw from right (May be sewn from 9
left to right or from right to left, using the stitch
to left) mirroring key.)

35 Open overedge stitch Elastic serging with selvage thread, most suited
for stretchy, easily 7,5
fraying fabrics.

36 Open overedge stitch For joining and serging light-knit and open-knit
fabrics in one 7,5
operation.

37 Light-knit fabric mending Very elastic, durable stitch most suited for sewing
stitch and darning
light-knit fabric.

38 Closed overedge stitch For joining and serging stretch and non-stret
ch abrics in one opera- 6
tion.

39 Pullover stitch Elastic assembly and serging seam for open

-knit fabrics and jersey. 75
40 Cover stitch For joining terry cloth and stretchy fabrics, for
inserting patches. 75
For overstitching hem seams and facings.

56 Unen buttonhole ButtonheforMouses,shtsandnen.

57 Standard buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses and shirts.

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69 70 71
Stitch Description Appication
No. Width up
to mm
58 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch materials and knitwear
5,5
59 Cross-stitch buttonhole Buttonhole for fine stretch materials, also suita
ble as decorative
button hole.

60 Round buttonhole with Buttonhole for shirts, blouses and dresses.

longitudinal bar 7

61 Eylet buttonhole with Buttonhole for jackets, overcoats and trousers.

tapered bar 8,5

62 Eyelet buttonhole with Buttonhole for jackets, overcoats and trous

crosswise bar ers. 8,5

63 Fancy buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for shirts, blouses and

dresses. 8,5
64 Program for sewing on For two-hole or four-hole buttons.
buttons’ 6

65 Bartack For reinforcing zippers or pocket openings

on trousers. 4
66 Pocket tack For reinforcing pocket openings on trousers.
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67 Arrowed bartack For reinforcing skirt vents.
7
68 Labyrinth For darning damaged areas. Also suitable
for embroidering. 9
69 Darning program, For darning damage areas.
lengthwise 9

70 Darning program, For reparing little holes.

lengthwise and crosswise 9

71 Automatic eyelet Various sizes in the memory. Also suited

for embroidery work. 9

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 Index of headings
Getting started
Selecting a stitch 43
page Selection by category 43
Carrying case 16 All stitches selection 43
Lid 16 Selection by number 43
Electrical connection 17 Direct selection 43
Connecting the foot control 17 Exiting a sewing menu 43
On / Off switch 17 The Context menu 44
Voltage switch 17 The functions in the Context menu 44
Accessory tray 18 Info system 46
Sewing with free arm 19 Information in the main menu 47
Preparing the machine
19
for bobbin winding
Winding the bobbin from the spool pin 20 Sequences
Winding from the second spool pin 21
page
Inserting the bobbin 22 Available sewing functions in
Taking out the bobbin case 50
22 the stitch sequence
Setting the needle thread tension 23 Creating a stitch sequence 50
Threading the needle 24 Editing a stitch sequence 52
Integrated Needle Threader 25 Saving a Stitch Sequence 52
Changing the presser foot 27 Creating a new stitch sequence 53
Winding a bobbin through the needle 28 Opening a memory 53
Threading the twin needle 29 Alphabets 54
Changing the needle 29 Creating a word Sequence 55
IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) 30 Edit a word sequence in
55
Lowering the feed dog 32 the Stitch sequence menu
Electronic knee lift 33

Utility stitches
Operating your page
performance 2054 Sewing in zippers No 1 -
58
page
Straight stitch No 1 -
58
Instructions on operating your Pfaff Basting stitch No 17 59
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performance 2054 Top stitching No 1

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59
Function buttons 36 Elastic blind hem stitch No 16 —
60
Sewing menu Blind hem stitch No 5 —
60
Altering the stitch settings 38 Zig zag stitch 3
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61
More options for sewing 39 Stretch triple zig zag stitch 14 — 61
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62 Pintuck blade
• Honeycomb stitch No 7
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62 Cording foot
I Stretch triple straight stitch — No 2 62 Gathering foot
Darning with the elastic stitch No 4 — 63 Knit edge/piping/beading foot
• Sewing-on patches No 4 63
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Ruffle r
I Repairing tears
Overlock stitches
63 Open toe appliqué foot
64 Quilting guide
! Buttonholes 65 Eyelet plate
I Sewing on buttons No 64
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68 Bridging guide
Eyelets—No 71 68 1/4 inch Quilting foot with IDT
Automatic darning No 69
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69 Quilting of the fabric layers
I Free motion darning 70 Free motion quilt foot
Gathering with straight stitch No 1 — 71 Bias binder
Gathering with elastic threads No 7 —
71 Pintuck Foot with
Decorative Stitch Guide
Non-stick Foot with IDT
Decorative sewing 7/9 Hole Cord Foot with IDT
specialty techniques Couching/Braiding Foot with IDT
page Circular Embroidery Guide
Quilting 74 Fringe Presser Foot with IDT
Free Motion Embroidery 79 Narrow Edge Foot with IDT
Nostalgia /Heirloom 81 Triple needle
Home Decorating 83 Fancy patterns with twin needles
Fashion 85 Stabilizer
F
Eyelets 86
F Hemstitching 87
Cross Stitch Maintenance
F 88
Twin needle sewing 90
F Tapering 91 Changing the needle plate
Appliqué designs 93 Cleaning
Changing the light bulb
Bulb removal
Accessories Sewing proberns and their solutions
page Technical data
Standard presser feet 96 Package contents
and accessories
Felling foot 98
Appliqué foot 98
L Pintuck foot 99
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Carrying case
Lid
Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot
control and instruction book into the Open the lid upwards.
compartment of the carrying case.

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The stitches of the sewing machin

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of the lid.

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 Electrkal connection
Connect the lead cord between the socket of the sewing macb
and the wall outlet.
vI For the USA and Canada:
This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider th
the other), To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is inte
to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not f
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, cont
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT modify the plug in any wayl

Connecting the foot control

Connect the plug of the foot control to the

I connection socket of the sewing machine.

The sewing speed is controlled by pressing the foot
control.
The foot control type ATK 0070 has to be used for
this sewing machine.

On I Off switch
When the On I Off switch is switched on (switch
function I) the sewing lamp lights up and the
welcome screen appears on the touch screen.
Er The sewing machine is now ready to sew.
= OFF
ON
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Voftage swrch
220V-24OVorl2OV
The sewing machine is set to the
/ voltage for Europe 220 V 240 V.
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To change the voltage to 120 V,

you must remove the small plastic
protection and slide the dual voltage
switch to 120 V on the underside of
your machine.

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Accessory tray Arranging the accessories

Open the accessory tray by placing The standard accessories are marked
your left index finger on the ridged with numbers. Arrange the parts in
area on the left of the lid and open the respective compartments of the
the lid upwards and towards you. accessory tray.

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 Sewing with free arm
1
In order to sew using the free arm, swing the
0
accessory tray to the left and lift it upwards out of
the hole.
0
When replacing the tray, make sure it is flush with
0 the free arm of the sewing machine.

Preparing the machine for bobbing winding

8) 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195
J Place an empty bobbin so that the black pin of the
bobbin winder snaps into the slot of the bobbin.

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

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 Winding the bobbin from the spool pin
Place the sewing thread on the spool pin.
Slide a
spool cap, slightly larger than the the spoo
l, firmly
against the spool.

Threading
Place the thread into guide A from the
front and
pull it counterclockwise around the pre-t
ension
device B. Pull the thread under the thre
ad guide C
(from back to front). Wind the start of
the thread
around the bobbin several times in a clock
wise
direction.

Turn on the machine

Hold the end of the thread firmly and
press the
foot control. As soon as the bobbin is
full, the
winding action will be stopped automati
cally. Push
the bobbin to the left, cut the thread
and remove
bobbin from the winder.

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Winding from the second spool pin

Insert the second spooi pin in the hole provided.

Threading
E Thread as shown on page 24.

Turn on the machine

F Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the foot
control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding
F action will stop automatically. Cut the thread, push
the bobbin to the left and remove bobbin from the
F winder.

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 Bobbin door Taking out the bobbin case
Open the bobbin door at the left side
swinging it open towards the front 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.

Inserting the bobbin

Insert the full bobbin 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),
A
Check: When you pull the thread, the bobbin
must turn clockwise.

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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.

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Setting the needle thread tension

Set the required amount of the needle thread tension
using the markings on the tension dial.
! The normal setting for sewing is 4 5. For using
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stitches, darning and buttonhole sewing 3.

decorative

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Thread tension
EI For the best stitch appearance and durability make
sure the needle and bobbin thread tensions are
balanced with one another, i.e. the threads evenly
meet between the two fabric layers.
The following is valid for general sewing work:
Bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the
fabric:
needle thread tension is too tight or the bobbin
The
thread tension is too loose.
The thread tension must be corrected.
FH 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.
 Threading the needle
Raise the presser foot lifter. Place the thread on the
spool pin and fit a spool cap.
Using both hands, pull the thread into thread guide
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A from the front. Place the thread from right to left
into the pretension guide B.
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Now pass it through the left threading slot
downwards. Pull the thread around the stop C and
into the right threading slot and upwards to the
take-up lever. The thread must be pulled into the
take-up lever from left to right Pass the thread
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downwards in the right-hand threading slot.
Pull the thread from the side behind one of the two
thread guides D.

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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 E 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 rvvivels 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.
 Presser foot ‘ift
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The presser foot is raised or lowered with the
presser foot lifter.

Bringing 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.

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Close the bobbin door and pull the top and bobbin
threads under the presser foot to the left

Thread cutter
Pull the thread from the back to the front over the
thread cutter.

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 Changing the presser foot
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.

Snap on the presser foot

• Place the presser foot under the presser foot shank,
so that when the presser foot lifter is lowered, the
pins of the foot snap in the presser foot shank.

Check that the presser foot is properly attached by

raising the presser foot lifter.

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Winding a bobbin through the Place the thread from left to right
needle through the take-up lever D.
It is possible to wind bobbins even Note The take-up ever must be at its highest
when the machine is fully threaded. posItion

Raise the presser foot lifter to the

top position. Pull the needle thread
underneath the presser foot and
upward through the right-hand
threader slot.

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Guide the thread to the right under thread guide

C.
Wind the beginning of the thread several times around
the bobbin in a clockwise direction.
Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the foot
control.

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 Changing the need’e
Turn off the machine.
To remove: Lower the presser foot and set
the needle to its highest position. Loosen
the needie screw and pull the needle out
BA
downwards.
To insert: The flat 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
will go. Hold the needle and tighten the
needle screw firmly.

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Threading the twin need’e

Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Insert the second spool pin and place one spool
of thread on each of the spool pins. When threading make sure to pass one thread to the left
and one thread to the right side of tension disk E.
Continue threading in the usual manner, making sure the threads do not twist together.
Pull one thread into the right guide and one in the left thread guide above the needle,
and
thread the needles.
Note: It is not possible to use the Integrated Needle Threader with a twin needle.
 IDT (Integrated Duai Feed)
For sewing difficult materials PFAFF provides the
ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system.
As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric
from the top and bottom at the same time. The
material is fed precisely.
On light or difficult fabrics such as silk or rayon the
dual fabric feed prevents puckering of the seam. The
even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of
checked and striped fabrics. The IDT keeps all layers
of quilt projects aligned to prevent stretching of the
top layers.

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 Engaging the IDT
Important: For all sewing with the IDT Integrated
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Dual Feed, use presser feet with the center back

cut out.
Raise the presser foot. Press the black elbow of the
IDT down until it engages.

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Disengaging the IDT

Hold the black elbow of the IDT with two fingers.
Pull the IDT down, then back away from the machine
and release the IDT slowly upward.

Stripes and plaids match perfectly due

to the even feed of the IDT.
 Lowering the feed dog
For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darnin
g the feed dog has to be
lowered.
Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dog. Push
slide A to the left.
To bring the feed dog back up move the slide to the right.

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You can also lower the feed dog by opening the hook
cover and moving slide B to the right.
To engage the feed dog move the slide to the left.

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 Electronic knee ‘ift
Your Pfaff performance 2054 is provided wit
h an electronic kn
lift for regulating the presser foot height.
1. Push the knee lift fully into the provided
hole on the machir
Note: the fiat side must face upwards.
1 2. Adjust the rectangular bar on the knee lift
until it is position
at a comfortable height for you.

• If you press the knee lift to the right, the pre

sser foot will raise
Now you can guide the fabric with both han
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To remove the knee lift, pull it gently out of
the hole.
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Pfaff performance 2054
Turn on your machine and a welcome screen
appears. Touch the
screen to close it, Your machine is always ready
to sew when main
menu, stitch selection menu, sewing menu or
stitch sequence
menu is visible. Your Pfaff performance 2054
is operated by
touching the appropriate icon on the touch screen
.
Sewing functions for the machine can be individ
ually altered.
Touch OR
to close a window, save your altered settings and
able to select a new function. be

Touch esc
to continue without saving any settings.
,

Pop-up messages are closed simply by touching

the screen. You can
also close the messages by switching on the
function or by pressing
the foot control.

Function buttons

:: St[tch
Touch Stitch re-start to return to the start of a
stitch sequence
or program that has already been started.
Sew slow
Touch Sew slow to reduce sewing to half speed.
Needle up I down
Touch Needle up I down to set the needle to
automatically stop
in the lower position when you stop sewing. —

A window opens
to set whether and how far the presser foot
is raised when
you take your foot off the foot control. The
basic setting is to
manually raise the presser foot.
Yo
ach[sembetween “No”, “low”=3 mm, “medium”=6 mm

When you press the foot contro again, the

presser foot is
automatically lowered again. This allows you to
pivot turn the
fabric
If the icon is touched the needle goes to the up
position,
when the reverse button is touched. But the
needle down
function remains active.
Press again to deactivate the function.
Tip: You can pre set the presser foot height
in the context menu. See page xx-yy

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 Reverse sewing button
This button has several functions

I e If you press this button while sewing, the machine sews in

reverse for as long as you keep the button pressed.
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• For permanent reverse, press this button before starting to s
the machine sews in reverse until you press the button agair
When the function is activated, a reverse sewing arrow appe
on the touch screen.
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• If you have activated the tie-off program, tie-off at the end i:
initiated via this button.
• In the Patchwork’, “Tapering’ and “Darning’ programs, ye
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determine the length of the seams with this button.

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• If you are programming the length of a buttonhole, you
determine the length of the buttonhole seam with this buttc

These buttons have several functions

Selection menus: Scrolls by column or by page to select a stit
• Sewing menus: Selects the next or the previous stitch in
numerical order.
• Fonts. Moves the stitch sequence cursor after the input field
been actively selected.
• Stitch sequence: Moves the stitch sequence cursor after the
action field has been selected for changing a stitch. Stitch
selection added to stitch sequence after the preview field ha
F been actively selected.
• Info: If more than one information page is available, you scr
page by page with this buttons.
E EE Function field buttons
Touch stitch parameter icon or stitch balance on the display
F adjust them with the Function field buttons.
F Main menu
Touch this button to switch back step by step to the main rn
F for selection of all stitches.
0-9 Button
Opens the stitch selection by number.
More options button
Opens the more options window, for processing or modifyin
selected stitch.
Info button I Context menu
Opens information or context menu.
Touch this button to open the info menu.
Touch and hold the button until the contex menu opens.
 Sewing menu
The sewing menu is divided
into three sections.
1. Status bar, where the
activated sewing functions are shown.
It is always active and is autom
atically updated by selecting or
changing a sewing function.
2. Action field, where the
chosen stitch is displayed. In the stitch
sequence the action field is activated
by touching the screen for
selecting and changing a stitch.
3. Function field with functio
n buttons and parameter setting.
The figure in the upper left corner
of the function field
indicates the selected stitch number.
In Sequence a preview
field appears in the function field.
More options window
appear when the button is pressed.
Icon status
Inactive, the function cannot be
selected.
Active, but can not be unactivated.
m Active, the function can be unactiv
ated,
+ Actively selected, the function is
selected.

Aftering the stitch settings

OFor straight stitch. Move the
needle positions with the
buttons. There are 19 needle positio Lz.
ns available. + The needle
moves to the right in nine positio
ns. The needle moves to
left in nine positions.
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Stitch width. You can change the
stitch width (max 9 mm)
with the EZ buttons.
Stitch length. You can change
the length (max 6 mm) of the
pattern with the buttons.
Pattern length. For decorative
stitches, buttonholes, satin
stitches, scallop stitches and some
utility stitches. You can
increase or reduce the length of
the stitch with the
buttons.
Balance. Fine tune your stitch balanc
e with
the6 buttons.
Density. change the stitch density,
of satin stitches, scallop
edges and buttonholes, with the
changing the patternlength or
—Z buttons, without
buttonhole length

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 Side to side mirroring. Mirror stitches and sequences side to
side. Each stitch is mirrored individually.
- End to end mirroring. Mirror stitches end to end.
m This icon stores the stitch in a stitch sequence. The stitch
sequence menu appears automatically by actively selecting ft
“m+” icon.
An adjustment is reflected immediately on the screen. All setti
n
can also be adjusted during sewing. With some Utility stitches
ft
change takes place immediately, with all other stitches the chan
occurs at the next repeat.
If you exit a screen, the stitch settings are reset to the default
settings. For aving the basic settings, pre set it in context men
t

More options for sewing

By touching iEE you can call up a dialogue window with furth
functions for processing or modifying the stitch. Only sewi
ng
functions that can be selected are visible. Selected functions
are
displayed in the status bar.
Icons in the More options window

Ok OK. The More options window closes and all settings are
saved. You can also press the foot control. The More optio
ns
window or another dialogue window remains open so that
F further settings can be made.
E esc Closing without saving. You close a window without the
modified settings being saved.
F Tie off at start. The start of the seam or stitch is tied off wit[
four stitches. This icon is only active at the start of a seam
F usually after a new stitch is selected or when the Stitch re-stE
an
button is touched.
F
Tie off at end. The end of the seam or stitch is tied off with
F four stitches. Touch the Reverse button to trigger the Tie off
end function The machine ties off and stops.
{. Raise presser foot. The machine will lower the presser foot
at the start of the seam and raise it at the end of the seam
automatically. If this function is active, the presser foot
is alv
raised 10.5 mm when the machine stops.
If the • and icons are selected, the presser foot is only
raised at the end of the seam or pattern when the Revers
e
button is pressed.
The Needle up I down overrides the Raise presser foot func
ti
 Free motion sewing When activated the presser
foot is
lowered automatically to the free motion position
by stepping
on the foot control.

Single stitch. Pattern and stitch sequences can be

sewn as
single stitches.You can also define a number of stitc
hes as a
single stitch. The number of repetitions are displayed
in the
status bar. Tieoff is automatically performed at the
end of the
seam or stitch.
Touch ) a little longer and a window appears,
to change
the number of repetitions with
screen.
c÷confirm by touching the

Twin needle safety. With this function, you redu

ce the
width of your stitch in order to use a twin need
le.
It remains active even after a stitch has been chan
ged, including
after the machine has been switched off and back
on again.
Touch the icon again to switch off the function.
This function must be switched off when you remo
ve the twin
needle from the machine.
pat Programmable seam leng
th function. Specify a particular seam
length for joining together several pieces of fabri
c of equal
length.
Press the reverse button when you reach your desir
ed length,
it will be tied off. All subsequent seams are now
automatically
sewn in your specified length until pat is pressed
to deactivate
this function.
It Symmetrical tapering (increase). The
width of the zigzag stitch
starts with 0 mm and becomes wider until it reach
es (max) 9
mm.
IIi: Symmetrical tapering (reduce). The width of the
zigzag stitch
starts at (max) 9 mm and tapers to 0 mm when
the reverse
button is touched. It stops with the needle in the
lower position
. Asymmetrical tapering (increase). The width
of the zigzag
stitch starts with 0 mm and becomes wider until
it reaches (max)
9 mm.
Dkt Asymmetrical tapering (reduce). The widt
h of the zigzag stitch
starts at (max) 9 mm and tapers to 0 mm when
the reverse
button is touched. It stops with the needle in
the lower position

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 The selection menus
When the Welcome screen is turned off the main menu appears.

UtiHty stitches
Stitches 1 -30
This menu provides a selection of stitch types that you can use fc
a variety sewing techniques.
Note. if you press the foot control once at
this point, the corresponding sewing menu
opens. if you press the foot control once
more the machine starts to sew. OVerCastrng
Stitches 31 - 40
This menu provides a selection of all stitch types suitable for
overcasting.
The closed overedge stitches can be used for joining and
overcasting in one operation.

Antique quift stitches

Stitches
41 -55
This menu provides a selection of quilt stitches suitable for qraz
patch quilting.

Crosstitches
Stitches 72 -89
Pre-programmed
cross stitches allow you to create traditional
borders. lndividual cross stitches allow you to program your owr
designs.

Decorative stitches
This menu includes a selection of decorative stitches.
They are sub-divided into four different categories for ease of
selection.
Hemstitches allow you to create heirloom stitches.
Stitches 90 99 -

Scalloped edging, for sewing decorative edges on table liner

clothing.
Stitches 100- 113
 • Satin stitches have a three-dimensional look that offer
a wide
range of options for embellishing garments or items for the
home.
Stitches 114- 133
• Decorative stitches. Stitches 134 145 are leaves and flowers
-

which can be sewn individually to create larger motifs. They

are
ideal for decorative borders. Stitches 146 166 are pictorial
-
or
three-dimensional decorative stitches which can be combined.
Stitches 167 -188 are floral patterns. Stitches 189 195 are
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Animal stitches which are especially suitable for childrens

garments.
Stitches 134- 195.

Buttonholes
Stitches 56 64
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This menu provides a selection of 8 different buttonhole

styles
and one program for sewing on buttons. Each buttonhole
style is
designed for a specific application and fabric.

Darning and bartacks

Stitches 65 - 71
This menu provides a selection of bartacks, darning stitches,
The
various different bartacks are for reinforcing pocket corners,
skirt
plackets/slit and attaching belt loops.
The fully automatic darning programs are for repairing
damaged
areas and darning tears or small holes.

Alphabets
This menu provides a selection of various fonts. One font
includes
upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols.

Stitch sequence
In this menu, you can create sewing sequences from
the machine’s
stitches.

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 Selecting a stitch
There are several ways to select a stitch.

Selection by category
Touch “Utility stitches”.
This category contains 30 stitches that are suitable for utility
sewing.You can browse one column at a time with the
buttons.
You can touch any stitch to select it and open the screen for that
stitch. When you open the screen the most important settings an
visible.

All stitches selection

In this menu, all stitches are displayed one after another in
numerical order.
Touch “All stitches” in the main menu.
You can browse through the menu one page at a time by pressir
the L buttons.

B To select a stitch, touch the icon for that stitch.

Selection by number
B Touch button to open to the selection by number menu.
Enter the stitch number and confirm by touching ok
B
The delete button deletes the right hand digit. If more than
B three digits are entered, they are deleted from the left. If a stitcl
that does not exist is entered, a message is displayed:
B “Invalid stitch number!”
B The pop up message is closed when the display is touched.

B
Direct selection
When in a sewing menu, a different stitch can be selected by
pressing the fE buttons. You can scroll back and forwards
B through the stitches in numerical order.

B Exiting a sewing menu

• The main menu can be called up again at any time by
B touching ( twice.
B • Scroll with the arrow buttons (ZZ.
• Touch the number selection button
The Context menu
Adjust basic settings of the machine, such as “Language”, or stitch
settings. You can calibrate the touch screen and adjust the touch
screen contrast.
All “context” Machine Settings are not available from all menus.
Open the Info menu by pressing the button Press and hold
this button to open the Context menu.
Press this button again to close the menu.
If the Context menu is closed with the button when a
subordinate window is open, the menu is closed without settings
being saved.

The functions in the Context menu

Windows for altering your basic settings or functions are opened
with the various icons in the context main menu.
Language (available from main menu)
In this menu, you can select the language of your Pfaff
performance 2054. Touch the “Language selection” icon. Touch
the language of your choice.
Audio signal (available from all menus)
Different audio signals can be heard when you touch icons or
when screen messages appear.
You can choose to have two different signals: One when you touch
an icon and one for pop-up messages.
Calibration
If you want to adjust the sensitivity of the touch screen it is
possible to do it here.
There are two possible ways to open the Calibration screen.
1. Context menu (available from main menu)
Touch “Calibration” in the context machine settings menu.
In the upper left corner, a small circle appears in a larger, flashing
circle. Touch the area inside the larger circle to fix the first point.
Fix the two following points the same way.
The calibration display closes after finished calibration.
2. When switching on the machine
If you press the button as you switch the machine on the
Calibration screen opens automatically.

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 Contrast (available from all menus)
Adjust the touch screen so the graphics are easy to see in the hg
available.
Touch the contrast.
Adjust the contrast with the E. or use the arrows on the
touchscreen. Touch the contrast window outside the arrows to
close it and save the settings.
F Revert to original settings (available from main-, pattern selectic
F pattern- and sequence menu)
If the ‘Revert to original settings” icon is touched, the followirn
F message appears:
“Do you really want to delete all the changes you have made ai
F restore the original settings?”
F Pattern parameter (available from pattern- and sequence menu)
You can specify whether your pattern and / or sewing paramete
settings are to be discarded (“Back to default setting”), or savec
(“custom setting”). “Do not save” is the standard setting.
Show keyboard (available from alphabet menu)
F You can specify how to choose letters in the “Alphabets menu”,
toggle between basic and keyboard view.
Selection view (available from sequence select menu)
Touch the button “Selection view” to toggle between the two
diffrent stitch sequence menus.
1. 10 memory view, memory number are showed (Ml, M2..).
E 2. 5 memory view, graphical preview of the memories.

Raise presserfoot (available from main-, pattern- and sequence m

p You can specify that the presser raises automatically to a certair
pre set position every time the needle down, is selected.
p the following positions are available:

p “Display window selection”is the standard setting.

Option for messages (available from main-, pattern- and sequenc

menu)
1. You can switch off the messages that automatically appear ii
the machine.
2. You can specify whether the machine should stop when a
message appears.
An X in the icon means that the function is switched on.
All functions are active as standard.
Machine test (available from main menu)
This function is for Pfaff certified service technicians only.
Version (available from main menu)
The current software version number in your machine is shown
here.
Software updates (available from main menu)
This function is for Pfaff certified service technicians only.
Wekorne screen (available from main menu)
The welcome screen that appears when the machine is switched on
can be deactivated. Touch the button ‘Welcome screen” to toggle
on / off, the welcome screen is active if the button is highlighted.
The setting is made when the context menu is closed.
Delete all (available from main menu)
This function will reset your performance settings to default
settings. Use with care!
If the “Deleting memory” icon is touched, the following message
appears: “Do you want to delete the pattern parameters plus a/I
pattern sequences?”
Deete parameters (available from pattern selection menu)
This function deletes all changed parameters in all stitches.
Deete all stitch sequences (available from sequence select menu)
This function deletes all stitch sequences.

nfo system
There is an Info system function in your sewing machine to help
you; it can be cahed up at any orne by pressing the button.
The info system includes information on preparing the machine for
sewing, using the sewing functions, recommendations regarding
accessories and settings.
An “info” text may extend over sm’erai paces. Use the
buttons to browse through the pages.
Touch to close the Info sysTem. if the Context menu” is also
open, the first touch closes the Context menu; the “info” is closed
with a second touch.
Depending on when you the cfo ourton the information
may appear in different v.ays.

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 information in the main menu
if you press the button in the main menu the info system
gives you the foflowing information:
nreathng the top thread.
Threading the needles.
0 Winding the bobbin.
Winding through the needle.
inserting the bobbin.
Touch the desired area.
Graphics and text will describe the function.
Press the buttons to scroll through multiple pages.

Information about individual patterns in the sewing mem

If you press the button when a stitch is selected the info
system gives you the following information:
Needle size/type recommendation, to engage or disengage the
IDT, recommended presser foot and upper thread tension.
For tapering, patchwork, buttonhole sewing, quilt stitches and
darning program there is a more detailed information.

Information in the more options window

When you press the button when the More options windo
is open, an information window opens with information about
different sewing functions.
There are eight areas to choose from:

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i Singe sdtch
1’ Twin neeJi

pat Patchwork program

Tapering decrease

Tapering increase
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St[tch sequences
Your performance 2054 offers you the possibility of storing
stitch and word sequences in the memories of the machine. The
stitch sequences are stored and remain in the memory until you
overwrite or delete it.
Up to 99 stitches or letters can be stored in each of the 50
memories.

AvaiabIe sewing functions In the stitch sequence

These sewing functions depend on the stitch type.
This sewing function is determined by the stitch type.
By pressing the key you can set the following sewing
functions:

These now set the function for the entire stitch sequence.

Creating a stitch sequence

n a sewing menu each stitch can be saved in a stitch sequence by
touching m the display changes to the stitch sequence display.
The stitch can be sewn immediately and can later be stored in a
permanent memory.
When the stitch is saved to seouence,
This display includes a preview field which shows every next stitch
to add to the stitch sequence. To delete a selected stitch touch m.
To insert a stitch throu the insertion button, touch to open the
main menu.
Note: Touch to call up shiches hat you wish to add in the sewing sequence.
Touch to exit stitch sequence menu ann return to the main menu.

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Selecting another stitch
There are various ways to select another stitch in the stitch
sequence.

1. Selection by number
Touch to open the selection by number menu.
If a stitch is selected that cannot be used in stitch sequence, for
example, a buttonhole, a message is displayed.

2. Selection by Stitch selection keys.

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Touch ZE to browse the stitches in the preview field.

3. Selection by category
Touch i to open the stitch sequence selection menu. Only
categories with stitches can be entered in a stitch sequence can be
selected.
The selected stitch appears in the preview field and all specific
parameters and sewing functions can be changed.
Touching m inserts the stitch into the stitch sequence, following
the position of the cursor. The cursor jumps to the end of the
inserted stitch. The preview field remains active so that a new
stitch can be chosen.

4. Selection by repetition
Touching the m inserts the same stitch once more with the same
settings.
If the same stitch is to be saved with changed settings, these can
be changed immediately.
The selected stitch appears in the preview field and all settings and
sewing functions can be changed.
Touch m to insert the stitch into the action field following the
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If a stitch sequence extends over more than one display width, an
arrow appears on the left border of the action field, indicating one
or more preceding pages.

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Editing a stitch sequence
The sequence can only be edited when the machine is idle and the
action field is active. Activate the action field by touching it.
Touching moves the cursor to the position where the
sequence is to be edited. All settings and sewing functions of the
selected stitch can be changed. Another stitch can be inserted
behind the selected stitch, at the cursor itself.
Select the entire sequence by pushing the button. When
ce
the entire sequen is selecte d it is possib le so mirror the whole
sequen ce horizo ntal or vertica l.
If the cursor is moved backwards an arrow appears in the right
border of the display, indicating that the sequence consists of
further stitches.

Saving a Stitch Sequence

When you exit the Stitch sequence menu with your Pfaff
,

performance 2054 asks if you want to say your sequence.

ec closes without saving. The main menu opens.
ok opens an empty memory so it can be selected.
The stitch sequence is automdticdily saved if an empty memory is
selected. If an occupied memory is s&ected, the following message
appears:
Do you want to overwrite this memory?
Ok saves the stitch sequence.
esc closes the window so another memory can be selected.
The key closes the stitch sequence memory selection menu
without saving.

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Creatng a new stitch sequence
I If the Stitch sequence huon is touched in the main menu and a
memory is already full, a dialog window opens to “New”, Open’
I

and ‘Delete” a stitch sequence. If “New” is touched the stitch

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sequence menu opens.
The stitch sequence buttons are active except for .The stitch 1,
in the preview field.
I straight stitch, is displayed
All buttons and keys are active, ready to create a new stitch
sequence.

Opening a memory
I If the “Stitch sequence” button in the main menu is pressed,
the stitch sequence memory menu opens. Memory 1 is actively
selected.
To select another memory again touch the button, or touch the
“Stitch selection buttons” and open it with the “More options”
button.
If an empty memory is touched, an empty stitch sequence display
opens. The straight stitch (stitch numberl) is shown.
If a memory that is occupied is touched, a dialog window opens:
If “New” is touched, the saved sequence is deleted and an
empty stitch sequence display opens to create new sequences.
If “Open” is touched, the saved stitch sequence is opened. The
preview field is actively selected.
If “Delete” is touched, the selected memory is deleted.
Aphabets
You can write an entire sequence of words using the built in
fonts and save it permanently in the performance 2054 memory.
All fonts should be sewn with the IDT integrated Dual Feed
disengaged. All fonts include upper case letters, special characters
and numbers. The Script font also include lower case letters.
Touch the ‘Alphabets’ icon and select a font. The machine
switches automatically to the stitch sequence menu. If only one
letter is to be sewn, it must be sewn in the stitch sequence menu.

Available functions
Upper case letter
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Lower case letter
° Special characters
Numbers
> * Letter selection buttons If l’ is touched characters are
actively selected one after another. If h is touched, the selection
jumps 5 characters further on, You can scroll backwards and
forwards.
90Size setting button Touch s non and set he font size
with EZ.

A selected character is saved in the stitch sequence field by

touching this button.

Eraser. Deletes a selected character from the stitch sequence

field in this case the y” is deleted
and then the ‘a is selected automatically.
mt Save button. The stitch sequence menu opens when this
button is touched.
Mirror image button if toe button is actively selected
before the first character is entered or if the whole sequence
is selected by pushing the “mirror image’ refers to the
whole sequence.

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 Creating a word sequence
Touch the “Alphabets” icon in the main menu.
Select a font.
When the menu is opened, the , uppercase button, is selecte
by default.
When the sequence field is open, the character selection field
is actively selected. The chosen font is displayed i
the upper right corner.
Touch t 1* to choose the desired character. To Show keyboar
see page 45.
Touch ok to save the chosen charcter in the font input field.
If you enter a sequence that is longer than the input field the
sequence moves to the left, and a small arrow appears on the e
of the display. Any further stitch will be added after the cursor.
cursor always selects the last entered character.
Touch the input field to select it.
The stitch selection keys j. move the cursor to select another
character or to subsequently delete or insert characters.
F The selected character is deleted.
F • Insertions are made after the cursor line.
Touch the character selection field n J and another
character can be chosen.
F You can alter the font size by touching 90 and set the size wi
T] The font size refers to capital letters.
F When the size is set before characters are entered, the size is
F for the entire sequence.
If one character is selected in 1 ,the size of the
F individual character can be changed. The following characte
will also be saved in this size until a new size is set.
F
F Edit a word sequence in the Stitch sequence menu
If m is touchel in the word sequence menu, the stitch sequen
display opens and displays the word sequence.
The letters entered are shown in the action field in the selectea
font type. Touch ‘‘ to change the size of the individual selec
characters with
You can add stitches, leUers and edt sze. T
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instructions under “Saving a SLch Sequence”.
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Straight stitch - No 1
Stitch 115 the basic straight stitch in center needle position. The
stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. Change the needle
position of the straight stitch to sew in a zipper or topstitch along
the edge of a collar. Your Pfaff performance 2054 has 19 needle
positions that can be adjusted with the icon and
.

button.

Tip: Use the “needle up / down” button to easily pivot at collar points.

Sewing in zippers - No I
There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow the directions
included with your pattern for best results.
For all types of zippers it is important to sew close to the teeth
of the zipper. The zipper foot can be snapped to the presser foot
ankle on the left or right, depending on how you will insert your
zipper. Then set the needle position so that it enters close to the
edge of the zipper teeth by using one of the 19 needle positions
available.
Note: If the presser foot is attached on the right side, the needle must be moved to
the right. If the foot is attached on the left the needle must be moved to the left.

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 Top stitching - No I
I The straight stitch can be sewn in 19 different needle positions
allowing you to guide the presser foot along the fabric edge f
I top stitching. The distance between the rows of topstitching is
determined by the needle positions.
I Use the guide marks on the needle plate, or the edge guide to
I stitch further from the fabric edge. The edge guide is inserted
hole A and is secured with set screw B.

I Basting stitch - No 17
With stitch 17 you can baste. When you press the foot control,
• machine will sew one stitch at a time. Press the foot control ac
for each stitch.

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Lower the feed dog and disengage the IDT.
Place the fabric under the presser foot.
. Sew one stitch, then move the fabric the required amount I
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the rear. Continue to sew one stitch at a time until you fini
basting.
Tip: Light fabrics are easier to baste with long straight stitches (6 mm) such as
No.1.
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 Bhnd hem stitch * No 15
The blind hem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts,
trousers and home decorating.
• Finish the edge of the hem.
Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side.
• Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8’ (1 cm) of the
finished edge extends beyond the fold. The wrong side of your
project should now be facing up.
• Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs
along edge guide A.
• When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a small
amount of fabric. If the stitches are visible on the right side,
adjust edge guide A by turning adjusting screw B, until the
stitch that catches the hem just slightly barely showns.

Elastic bhnd hem stitch — No 16

The elastic blind hem stitch is especially suitable for stretchy
fabrics, because the zig zag in the stitch lets the stitch stretch. The
hem is finished and sewn at the same time. There is no need to
finish the raw edge first on most knits.
Create the blind hem as described above.

Stitch 16
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 Zigzag stitch — No 3
Raw edges can be finished easily with stitch 3. Make sure
zigzag

—I the needle pierces the fabric on the left swing of the needle anc
overcasts the edge of the fabric on the right swing of the needl

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Stretch tripe zigzag stitch — No 14
::::;:: :‘ .: The stretch triple zigzag stitch produces a highly elastic and
decorative seam. This stitch can be used for T-shirt hems and wi
F decorative threads on denim.
• Fold up a hem the correct width.
• Topstitch the hem from the right side, or thread the top wit
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decorative thread and sew.
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Tip:Use lower needle thread tension and stabilizer under the fabric for decora
F threads.

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 Stretch trip’e straight stitch — No 2
This stitch is used for sewing seams where strength is needed,
such as under arm and crotch seams. The heavier the fabric,
the
longer the stitch length required. Your Pfaff performance 2054
has
19 needle positions that can be adjusted with the o. icon and
button.

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E’astic stitch — No 4
Use stitch 4 to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and sportswear.
• To create a waistband, finish the top edge of the garment.
• Cut elastic to comfortably fit around waist.
• Sew the ends of the elastic together.
• Divide the garment edge and elastic into quarters.
• Stretch the elastic to fit the fabric. Sew on elastic.

Honeycomb stitch — No 7
The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decorative hem,
which is
very suitable for childrens clothes and lingerie.

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Darning with the elastic stitch — No 4

I Use the elastic stitch to repair holes, tears and damaged areas.
• If the area is only slightly damaged, sew over it with several
rows of stitching until it is well covered.
• For tears, frayed edges or small holes, place a piece of fabric
slightly larger than the damaged area and of the same color
on the wrong side of the fabric. Stitch over the damaged ar
then cut away the excess material close to the stitching on tI
back side of your repair.

Sewing-on patches — No 4
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— The best way to repair larger holes is to patch the damaged ar

with a new piece of fabric.
Cut a piece of fabric slight!y larger than the damaged area
hole.
• Stitch the fabric patch, over the damaged area, along the e
with the elastic stitch.
e Cut away the damaged fabric on the reverse side close to th
stitching.

Repairing tears
On tears, frayed edges or small holes place a piece of fabric un
the reverse side of the tear. The underlayed fabric reinforces t
workpiece and ensures perfect repair.
Lay a piece of fabric underneath the damaged fabric. It rnu
a little larger than the damaged area.
• Now sew over the damaed area.
Cut the under layed piece of fabric close to the stitching.
 Overlock stitches
For elastic, knits and stretch fabrics, your performance 2054
provide a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches Join multiple
layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches
can stretch and are more durable than standard stitches.

Closed overlock stitch No 38—

This stitch, in a single operation, is suitable for sewing and serging

fabrics that fray easily. The closed overlock is also a good stitch for I - -

attaching knit cuffs and collars to garments.

Open overlock stitch No 36 —

The open overlock stitch works well when Joining or edge-finishing

fabrics that do not fray excessively.

Tip: Use blind stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overcast seams, This guides
the fabric
more precisely and prevents tunneling of the seam at wider stitch widths.
Adjust
the stitch width and guide of the foot to ensure that the right swing
of the needle
clears the raw edge of the fabric and the pin of the presser foot.

Closed overlock stitch with edge thread No 31 —

If you wish to sew a fabric that frays easily, select stitch 31. With
this stitch an additional edge thread protects the fabric edge
against further fraying.

Pullover stitch — No 39
This stitch can be used for open-knit and heavy knit fabrics.
Garments can be joined effortlessly with this stitch.

Tip: To prevent the seam from stretching while sewing, overcast

a woolen thread or
twill tape in the seam.

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 Buttonho’es
There are 8 buttonhole styles built-in to your Pfaff performanc
2054. Each buttonhole is especially adapted for a particular us
and fabric type.
Your performance 2054 is equipped with the Sensormatic
buttonhole guide 10 and sensor technology to ensure that eve
buttonhole is sized accurately. Beautiful buttonholes can be se
on even the most difficult fabrics such as velvet, plush, knitted
fabrics and heavy knits.

Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole guide

Push the metal part of the buttonhole guide into the slot
(between the two arrows) on the housing at the back of the
needle plate. The white plastic part extends over the needle p1
covering the feed dogs.
Slide the guide towards you until it lies against the rear of the
arm. The guide will spring rear slightly so that there is a small
between the needle plate and the guide.
Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole guide activates the senso

Attaching buttonhole foot No 5:

(see “Changinu the presser foot” page 27).
Snap on buttonhole foot No. 5.
Use buttonhole foot No. 5 to sew buttonholes.
Before starting to sew, pull the runner of the foot toward the
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front to the second red mark

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 Buttonhole with gimp cord
Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp cord under the satin stitch
columns are more stable, durable and professional appearing. Use
pearl cotton or regular gimp thread.
Insert the Sensormatic buttonhole guide. 4.
Place the center of a length of gimp cord over the metal hook
extending from the center back of the buttonhole foot. Pass the
cord ends under the foot and pull up into the right and left guides
on the front of the presser foot.
Snap on the buttonhole foot. Before starting to sew, pull it
backward as far as the second red mark.
Buttonhole 56, 57, 58 or 59 can now be sewn.

After completing the buttonhole, pull the ends of gimp cord until
the loop of thread is hidden under the buttonhole bartack.
Thread the gimp cord ends into a hand sewing needle and pull
them to the wrong side of the garment. Tie the gimp threads and
cut off the excess thread.

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Eyelet buttonhole with gmp cords

Insert the Sensormatic buttonhole guide. Place the center of a
length of gimp cord over the metal hook extending from the
center front of the buttonhole foot. Pass the cord ends under the
foot and pull up into the right and left guides on the back of the
presser foot.
Snap on the buttonhole foot and pull it backward as far as the
second red mark.
Before starting to sew, press the needle down” button.
Sew the right side of the buttonhole.

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 After the machine sews the first few stitches of the curved end
the gimp cords down from the metal hook with a straight stitc
pin.
Warning: The presser foot must not be raised from the fabric
surface!
Pull the gimp cord on the left towards the rear until the loop i
just in front of the needle. Carefufly sew the curve, guiding thE
gimp cord under the stitching.
After sewing the curve, hold the gimp cords into a needle and
them to the vvrong side of the garment. Tie the gimp cords anc
off excess cord.
The round buttonhole with gimp cord is sewn in the same way

Tip: This buttonhole is particularly attractive when sewn wth a heavie

r-weighi
thread.

Buttonhole tips
Buttonholes that are to be sewn very close to a reinforced edg
may sometimes not feed optimally with the buttonhole foot
because of the bulk at the edge of the fabric. In this case, use
presser foot 1A with the Integrated Dual Feed engaged.
Fabrics that shft or stretch easily should be reinforced with wa
soluble or liahtweight stabilizer,
Buttonholes are particuiary sTable and durable if a gimp cord
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inserted while sewing (see Buttonholes, with girnp cord”).
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Linen buttonholes are particularly attractive if you use a heaviE

weight thread through a topstitch needle.
Buttonholes arc normally selected a little larger than the butto
diameter. It is important to alvvays sew a test buttonhol on
e th
same fabric/stabilizer as your project.
Sewing on buttons — No 64
With Button sewing program 64 you can easily sew on two and
four-hole buttons.
• Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. (Make sure
the IDT is disengaged.)
• Mark the button position on your fabric. Place the button on
the marked fabric.
• Turn the handwheel towards you and position the button so
the needle enters the left hole in the button.
• Lower the presser foot lifter. The button will be held in place
by the shank of the foot. Turn the handwheel to make sure the
needle also enters the right hole of the button.
• Continue sewing on the button. The machine will complete the
program for you.
Tip! use the optional Sew on Button Foot to sew optimal buttons.

Sewing on buttons with shanks — No 64

• Attach the presser foot.
• Leave the feed dogs lowered. Place a toothpick between the
holes of the button and sew it on as described on the left.
• Remove the toothpick and pull the button and fabric apart.
• Wrap the stem with sewing thread and knot it.
Tip! use the optional Sew on Button Foot to sew optimal buttons with shanks.

Eye’ets — No 71
To stitch eyelets on a belt or linen items, select stitch 71,

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 Automatic darning — No 69 and 70
Stitch 69 and 70 is for strengthening damaged areas of fabric and
— repairing tears.
• Stitch over the damaged area at the required length.

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• program and the darning length is saved.
• The saved darning length can now be repeated as often as needed.
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Depending on the type of fabric, the darning pattern may shift
slightly out of squareS You can straighten the pattern using the
balance adjustment capability.

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If the pattern shifts this way you have to correct the balance in the
plus-section.

‘ If the pattern shifts this way you have to correct the balance in the
I minus-section.
 Free motion darning
Attach darning foot No. 6. Make sure the needle is at its
position
highest position. With thumb and index finger press the
darning
foot together. Insert the pin of the darning foot as far
as it will
go into the hole of the presser foot holder. The “C-shaped”
guide
should place itself around the presser bar. The long,
plastic arm
must be behind the needle clamp/needle se screw.
Lower the feed dog.
Hoop your project to be repaired in a round embroidery
hoop.
Select the straight or zigzag stitch. Touch and select
As you begin sewing, the darning foot automatically
engages in
the darning position.
Draw up the bobbin threaad and sew a few stitches
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to secure. Clip
the threads close to the project and continue sewing.
Repair the damaged area/hole by guiding the fabric evenly
forwards and backwards slightly longer than the length
of the
repair area.
When you have covered the damaged area, turn the fabric
90
degrees and stitch over the area again. Darning in
both directions
over a tear will produce a stronger repair.

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determined by you. An even, medium-to fast sewing N
speed will allow you to sew a
more consistent length of straight stitch, Sewing too
slowly may cause small knots
to appear on the reverse side of your work.

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Gathering with straight stitch No I

A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or
valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two
three rows of gathering stitches.
Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower needle thread tensi
to 3.
Mark the first gathering line on the right side of the fabric.
along this line. Leave about 4 5 inches (10-13 cm) of threa(
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the beginning and end of the seam.

Sew 1 or 2 more rows of stitching, using the edge of the pn
foot as a guide.
• Gather the fabric by pulling the bobbin (bottom) threads tc
desired fullness.

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• Distribute the gathers evenly and knot the thread ends
1?t: 131 together to secure the gathering.
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Gathering with e’astic threads — No 7

Gathering with elastic thread is particularly suitable for visible,
elastic gathering seams such as bouse sleeves, waist seams or
necklines.
• Mark the first gathering row on the fabric. Sew a few stitch
until the needle is in the middle of the presser foot. Turn th
hand-wheel towards yourself until the needle is in the lowe
position. Raise the presser foot and place the elastic thread
around the back of the needle,
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Lower the presser foot and sew a few more stitches to secur
the elastic thread to the fabric. Continue attaching elastic
threads to fabric. Make sure you do not catch the elastic thr
in the stitching.
When you are finished attaching the elastic thread, pull on
ends of the elastic threads to gather. The amount of gather
is determined by the amount you pull on the elastic thread.
Secure all thread ends.
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QuiWng
Patchwork
Patchwork and quilting are traditional hand craft techniques to
make use of left-over fabric. Over the years it has developed into a
creative hobby.
Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. Today your creative
ideas can be realized in a much shorter time with your Pfaff
performance 2054.
A quilt consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of
batting sandwiched between.

Piedng the quNt top

Cut out the pieces of fabric for your quilt top using templates. A
seam allowance of ¼” (6 mm) should already be included in the
templates. Snap on the optional 1/4” quilting foot, Sew the pieces
together following the design instructions to piece the quilt top.
The seam allowance of quilts are usually pressed towards the
darker fabric side. Baste the completed quilt top to the batting
and backing. In traditional quilts these three layers of material
are then sewn together by hand with small stitches. However, it is
quicker and more practical with your Pfaff performance 2054, e.g.
with stitch 41 using monofilament thread on top and regular or
decorative thread in the bobbin.
When the quilting is finished simply bind the edges or n]ake it into
cushions, wearable art or other smaller projects.

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Quift Piecing
Use the ¼” Quilting foot with DT as an easy guide for optimal
quilting. Set your Pfaff performance 2054 for center needle
straight stitch and engage the IDT.
For optimal quilt piecing set up your Pfaff performance 2054 w
a Straight Stitch (1), stitch length 2.5, Needle Position 4 to the
right and your IDT engaged. The fabric pieces should meet und
the right of presser foot 0. Moving the needle position gives yo
scant ¼” seam.

Patch work program

Select Straight Stitch (1) and set up as above.
Select the Patchwork program in the more options menu and t
touch OK. Now sew your seam length. When you get to the en
the seam, touch the reverse button. The seam is now tied off ai
ready to be sewn again. Continue to sew the fabric pieces of tb
size together.
When you are finished with this size, re-choose the Patchvvork
program and sew the next seam length.
Stitch in the Ditch
One way to hold the quilt top, batting and backing all together
is using the stitch in the ditch method of quilting. Stitching in the
Ditch means following the seams in the quilt blocks.
Set your Pfaff performance 2054 with a Straight Stitch (1), stitch
length 2.5, Center needle position and the IDT engaged. Use the
optional narrow edge foot for optimal guiding.
Begin by pin basting your quilt through all layers with safety pins
— starting from the middle of your quilt and working out. Place a
pin about every 6—8 inches (15 20 cm). —

To begin quilting, start sewing from the middle of the quilt and
continue out. Starting from the middle and sewing out will help
keep layers in place. Plan which seams you will actually follow. This
stitching will not only hold the quilt together it will also create the
pattern on the quilt back. You do not need to follow every seam
in the quilt, sew every 3 —4 inches to keep the quilt in place. Of
course you can sew more to create a more decorative pattern for
the back.
Tip: Try using one of the Antique Applique quilt stitches (41 55) instead of the
straight stitch to add interest to your quilt, using monofilament thread on top.
change to a quilting or jeans needle when sewing through thick quilts. Test sew to
make sure your stitching is proper before you start quilting your piece.
Use stitch 41 to make your stitch in the ditch look hand sewn.

Antique Quilt Stitches

Beutiful Crazy Patch quilting was originally sewn by hand. This
hand stitched look can be accomplished faster and easier with the (
Pfaff Antique quilt stitches.
• Use invisible (monofilament) thread in the needle. Use a
contrast or matching polyester or cotton thread in the bobbin.
• Set the needle thread tension to 7-9.
• When you sew the stitch on the three layers of your quilt, you
should only see your bobbin thread. Create the stitch pattern
on top of the fabric. The intermediate stitch disappears and
thus produces a handstitched appearance. Adjust your needle
tension as needed to produce the desired effect.

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 Tying the Quilt
Tying a quilt is another way to hold the quilt top, batting and
together. Previously done by hand, your Performance 2054 has
great decorative stitches that will “tie” your quilt with ease.
Choose a decorative stitch that is a forward moving stitch, sud
117 or 157. Set up your 2054 as explained in the information.
Prepare your quilt as explained in the Stitch in the Ditch methc
Engage the Single Stitch Program for one stitch. Now sew this
stitch every 3 4” (7 10 cm) all over the quilt. Again plan you
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stitch placement so that there is a nice pattern on the front an

the back.
This is a very simple and beautiful way to secure a quilt.
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I Free Motion Stippling

Free Motion Stippling not only keeps the top, batting and bad
together, but it also adds texture and interest to your quilt.
Set your Pfaff performance 2054 for stippling with a Straight S
(1) and the Free Motion Program. Attach the free motion quilt
foot. Pin baste your quilt layers..
Prepare your quilt as explained in the Stitch in the Ditch meth
Practice stippling on scraps of fabric and batting. When the fe<
dog is lowered, you move the fabric to determine the stitch ler
Sewing with a constant speed will help to keep the stitches ev
Begin near the center of your quilt. Take one stitch and pull th
bobbin thread to the top of the quilt. Take a few stitches right
next to one another to secure the threads. Now move the quil
that your stitching creates scrolls and swirls, The stitching shou
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not cross itself but travel in swivling stitches all over the quill
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/ Tip: Use the Free Motion Guide grip to help move the quilt in a more consister
II way. The Quilting table and Free Motion Guide foot are extra accessories crea
(I maLe your stippling easier. See your authorized Pfaff dealer to purchase.
QuHt Apphques
Appliques add a special touch to your quilt.
There are many different ways to stitch appliques to a quilt. One
way is to add the applique to the block before the quilt is put
together.
Set your performance 2054 for a satin stitch. Choose stitch 10,
stitch length 0.4 0.5, stitch width 3 6, presser foot 2.
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Fuse the applique piece to the biock with invisible web. Place
stabilizer under the block. Sew around the applique with the satin
stitch. Make sure the stitch mostly on the applique covering the
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raw edge of the applique.

Another way to add an applique to a quilt is to finish the edge of
the applique and sew it on with the hand applique stitch (44).
First prepare the applique. Cut the applique shape out of fabric
and a piece of light weight iron on interfacing. Place the right
side of the fabric and the rough (iron-on) side of the interfacing
together. Use a Straight Stitch (1), stitch length 2.0, center needle
position and sew the fabric and interfacing together around the
outside edge with a ¾” seam. Trim around the applique leaving
1/8” seam allowance and clip into curves. Slash the interfacing and
turn the applique right side out. Finger press the applique.
Place the applique on the quilt. When you are satisfied with the
position, iron it down.
Select stitch 18, snap on applique foot and sew around the edge of
the applique with the straight part of the hand applique stitch. Let
the horizontal part of the stitch just catch into the applique. This is
the part that will keep the applique in place.

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Free Motion Sewing
With Free Motion Sewing you can create the most fantastic wo
It is possible to sew just as you would draw with a pencil, using
the various types of threads that are on the market today and
your performance 2054. You can a!so vary the shade of your FrE
Motion Sewing by sewing in different directions or patterns.
Top tension 2-3
Presser foot Darning foot
Feed dog Lowered
Stitch length 0
Stitch width 0-9
Fabric Cotton type fabric
Needle size 90-100
Stitch Straight stitch!
Zig zag
Free motion program On
Thread your machine with a good quality cotton or synthetic
thread. You can use the same thread for bobbin thread, or an
embroidery weight bobbin thread. Hoop your fabric tight as a
drum into a round machine embroidery hoop. You can use a
wooden ring hoop bound with tape for a better grip. Select ei
the straight stitch or the zig zag and set the stitch length to 0.
From now on, you control the stitch length. The movement of
hoop along with the sewing speed creates the stitch length.
mportant: Never engage the IDT when free motion embroidering.
Touch and select Darning/Quilting to activate the free motion
function. When you press the foot control, the presser foot goes
down to the Darning/Quilting position. Place your hooped fabric
under the needle.
Make one complete stitch. Pull the bobbin thread up to the S S
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top of the fabric. Hold both threads and sew a few stitches to “ ..
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secure them. Clip the threads close to the fabric and continue
sewing. Make sure that you hold the hoop on the machine bed .5.,
5.
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and move it steadily. Experiment sewing different patterns and \ 1 ,

see what different stitch directions will do with the look of your S

embroidery. Try different stitch widths for shading effects. Also

test different threads, such as variegated and metallic threads. You
can also print, paint or apply fabric shapes on your fabric before
embroidering. Finish your embroidery by adding free motion
stitches over the edges.
Tip: Draw a straight line with a water or air dissapering marking pen on the fabric
in your hoop. Keep this line parallel with the front of your machine.

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Wing Needle
Sewing with a wing needle creates the look of “hemstitching”
woven natural fiber fabrics by creating “holes” where the neec
goes in and out of the fabric.
Replace standard needle with a wing needle. Choose any stitch
that goes back and forth into the same holes several times (3, 9
92). Use the recommended presser foot for that stitch.
Thread the top and bottom with lightweight thread in color th
matches the fabric you are using. (Remember you want to see I
holes that are created and not the thread.)
Tip: For fine fabrics, place a Iightweignt tear away stabilizer under stitching.

Begin sewing. Use the Sew Slow button to reduce your speed
while using the wing needle.

Gimping
Gimping adds texture to nostalgia projects. Previously done by
hand, sewing over gimp cord with your performance 2054 will
not only save time but add that special touch to bags, tableclol
handkerchiefs and more.
Set up your performance with a zig zag stitch (2), stitch length
stitch width 2.0, presser foot IA, IDT engaged.
Tip: Use the 7/9 hole cord foot to help guide your cord

Thread your Performance with polyester or cotton thread that

matches the color of your fabric in both the top and bobbin. (
decorative thread in the top if desired.) Use crochet cotton as t
gimp cord.
Tip: Use a fade away or water soluble pen to mark your pattern before you se’

Place the gimping cord under the presser foot, guiding the cor
in the slot in the middle of the foot. Begin sewing over the cor
Create curves and swirls as you sew. Sewing over the cord adds
raised texture to your designs.
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Create a great nostalgic touch with Folded tucks
or twin needle
Pintucks.
Folded tucks are created by folding fabric and
straight stitching to
create the tuck.
Using a fade away or wash away fahric pen, mark
the fabric with
lines 3/4” apart. Fold the fabric wrong sides
together along one
line.
Set your performance 2054 for normal Straigh
t Stitch (1), stitch
length 2.0 2.5, presser foot 0, IDT engaged.
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Thread both top and bobbin with thread to match

the color of
your fabric.
Sew with a center needle straight stitch, guidin
g the fold of the
fabric along the right side of the presser foot.
Unfold the fabric.
Press the tuck to one side. Now fold the fabric
along the next line
as above. Sew the next tuck in the same way
as described above.
Continue until all tucks are sewn.
Important! Always sew tucks before cutting out
garment pieces. Tucks can take up
to double the amount of fabric depending upon
how many tucks and how wide
you make them.

Adjust the size of the tuck by adjusting the

needle position to the
left for larger tucks or to the right for smaller
tucks.

Twin need’e Pintucks

Twin needle Pintucks are created by placing
a twin needle in the
performance 2054.
Mark the first line of stitching with a fade away
or wash away pen.
Continue to mark lines or use one of the option
al Pfaff Pintuck
feet to easily guide your rows where needed.
Tip:use the optional Pintuck blade and Pintuck feet to accent
uate the tucks. See
page xx-yy for directions using the Pintuck foot

Replace the standard sewing needle with a 2.0

mm twin needle.
Set your performance 2054 for normal Straigh
t Stitch (1), stitch
length 2.5 3.0, presser foot 2, IDT disengaged.
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Thread the top and bobbin with thread matching

the color of
fabric. Use the extra spool pin for the second
top spool. Remember
to place one top thread in one side of the tension
disk and the
other thread on the other side of the tension
disk.
Sew along the first line of stitching. Continue
until all Pintucks are
sewn.

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 Home Decorating
“Square” PiNows
Create pillows beautiful pillows.
Choose a Straight Stitch (1), stitch length 2.5, presser foot 0, lD
engaged.
Using a fade away or wash away marking pen, measure 3-4” (7
10 cm) from each corner and mark on each edge. Then meas
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5/8” (4 cm) from each corner diagonally and mark.

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Begin sewing around the pillow with a 5/8” (16 mm) seam, lea
an opening on one edge to turn the pillow. Continue stitching
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to the 3-4” mark along one edge. Now sew toward the diagon
,/‘ marking. Pivot and continue to sew to the other 3-4” mark. Do
to each corner.
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Crss-Cross Piping or Ruffle
F Create an easy and attractive way to start and stop piping or
a ruffle. This criss-cross method will add interest to any home
F decorating item.

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I Tip: Use the optional piping foot, ruffler or shirring foot to help create
your pi
or ruffle.

F Create your piping or ruffle 6” (16cm) longer than what is nee

foryourproject.
F Begin by placing your piping perpendicular (make a cross) wit[
the front project piece. Pin. Curve the piping to become parall
F (in line) with the project. Continue pinning the piping around
project at the proper seam aliowance. When the piping is bach
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the start, simply place the end across the beginning, making bI
ends of the piping perpendicular with the piece.
Place the back of the project right sides together with the fror
and piping. Sew, making sure to catch all layers. Your perforrr
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2054 with IDT makes sewing through all the layers easy. The IL
also keeps the layers even.
 Env&ope Closure
When making piflows, rather than leaving an
opening along an
edge that needs to be hand sewn, create an Envelo
pe closure for
the back.
Cut the piHow back 6” (16 cm) longer in one directi
on than the
front, creating a rectangle. Cut the rectangle in half
across the
width. Finish the two cut edges.
Tip: Use the multiple Zig Zag (4), stitch length 1.0,
stitch width 5,0, presser foot 0,
lOT engaged as one possible finish to the edge.

Press under 2” (5 cm) on the finished edge. Stitch

with a straight
stitch (1), straight length 2.5, presser foot 0, IDT
engaged, 1 1/2”
from the folded edge on the right side.
Overlap the folded edges to create the pillow
back in the same
size as the front.
Tip: Use buttons and the sensormatic button
holes to keep the envelope closed.

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 Fashion
1 French Seams
Use a French Seam when working with lightweight, see throu
fabric that frays. The French seam encases the fabric edges.
Set your performance 2054 for a Straight Stitch (1), stitch Iengt
2.0 2.5, presser foot 0, IDT engaged.
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Follow the pattern instructions on how to construct the garme

I Follow the directions below to create the seams.
With the wrong sides of the fabric together, sew with a 3/8”
(10 mm) seam allowance. Trim near the stitching leaving 1/8”
(3 mm) of the fabric seam allowance. Turn the garment with ri
sides of the fabric together, press and then sew a 1/4” (6 mm)
seam. The raw edges of the fabric are now encased in the sean

“flat” shirt construction

One of the fastest ways to make a shirt or blouse is the “flat”
construction technique. Use this when the top of the sleeve do
not need to be gathered or eased. This method works well for
sportswear.
Tip: Use stitch 37 for a decorative hem on tne sleeve and garment bottom. Tur
the hem and sew from the right side of the garment. Make sure to catch the h
underneath.

Choose an overlock stitch (32, 36, 39) to make the garment. Us

the presser foot and IDT recommendation for the stitch.
If making a t-shirt with a ribbed band, sew one shoulder seam
add the neck band. Sew the other shoulder seam. Pin the sleav
to the garment at the shoulder seam and matching the notche
Sew with the sleeve down, against the feed teeth. Gently hold
upper fabric as needed so the sleeve will ease into the garmen
Now finish the sleeves by sewing the sleeveseam and the sides
of the garment in one long seam. Start at the sleeve edge.

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Twin needle topstitching is great when you want two
rows of
straight decorative topstitching. Twin needle stitching
can also
be used for knit fabrics. The two straight stitches on
top are
connected with one bobbin thread creating a zig zag on
the
bottom and giving a small amount of stretch.
Replace the standard sewing needle with a 4.0 or 6.0
mm twin
needle.
Set your performance 2054 for normal Straight Stitch
(1), stitch
length 2.5 3.0, presser foot 0, iDT engaged.
—

Thread the top with the contrasting thread and the

bobbin with
thread matching the fabric. Use the extra spool pin for
the second
top spool. Remember to place one top thread in one
side of the
tension disk and the other thread on the other side of
the tension
disk.
Touch the twin needle safety icon and enter the twin
needle to
limit the stitch width and prevent needle breakage.
Begin to sew. Make sure to tie off the beginning
and end of the
topstitch ing.

Eyelets Eyelet plate

Eyelet sewing has a long tradition as linen embroidery

and is
popular for creating table linens and garments. Achieve
great
effects, using the eyelet plate and various stitches.
• Remove the presser foot, use a screwdriver to remove
the
presser foot shank.
• Place the eyelet plate onto the needle plate making
sure that
pin A fits into the middle cut out of the needle plate.
Push the
plate down at the front.
• Mark on you fabric where to sew the eyiets.
• Tightly hoop the fabric.
• With small scissors snip one or two of the fabric threads
at the
center of the marking and push the fabric over the
pin of the
eyelet plate. The fabric must fit tightly around the
pin.
• Lower the presser foot lifter.
• Draw up the bobbin thread and hold it for the first
few stitches.
• Stitch around the cut with the desired stitch.
important: While doing so, turn the hoop with the fabric
slowly and evenly. The
stitches should be very close to each other.

• Secure with a few straight stitches.

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Stitch examples for eyelets
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a) Select stitch no. 34. Stitch slowly and evenly, manually turnir
S the hoop. Then form a second circle with stitch no. 34. Set tl
stitch width to 2 mm. Then secure with a few stitches using
S reverse button.

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s b) Select stitch no.6 with stitch mirroring. Finish the pattern w
zigzag stitch no. 34, left needle position, 2 mm stitch width.
E S Secure with a few stitches using the reverse button.

E c) Slowly stitch around the cut using elastic blind stitch no. 16,
S mirrored. Secure with a few stitches using the reverse butto
d)Usestitchno.ll7wfthastitchwidthof9mm.
e) Use stitch no. 115 with a sVtch width of 9 mm. Secure after
5 S petals.
a f) Embroider with stitch no. 111 by turning the hoop steadily.
Then stitch around the cut using zigzag stitch no. 34, mirror
: S g) Use zigzag stitch no.3 with a width of 6 to 9 mm. Secure wi
S few straight stitches with the needle in right position.
a

5 Hemstitching
5 -
- This is a technique everyone recognizes as embroidered by har
With your Pfaff performance 2054, you can produce hemstitch
5 much more quickly and easily. With ten special hemstitches an(
by changing the stitch length and width, you can create variati
E S hemstitch effects.
A wing needle (a special needle with a wide, winglike shaft) is
required for hemstitching work. When entering the fabric the
. wing needle forms holes which are typical for hemstitching.
Hemstitching will be most successful on relatively coarse linen
cotton fabrics from which single threads can be easily pulled.
I If you pull additional threads and sew along the edges close tc
— —
threads you have pulled out, you will achieve even more beatr
- — — -
—— hemstitching effects as the remaining threads are bundled.

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 Hemstftching stftches
Stitch 93, 98 and 99.
For these stitches use wing
needle size 100, 130/705 H Wing,
without pulling threads.
Stitch no. 99 can also be used
for curved edging and hem securing.
Tip: If you use the “sew slow”
function, the needle will evenly enter
neatly bunch the threads. the fabric and
• V * C V * — — • . , S —
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“Ladder” hemstitching
Stitch no. 90, 91, 92, 94, 97.
• Pull out threads from the fabric
until a desired width, the same
as when hemstitching by hand.
• Sew along both fabric edges with
any of the above stitches.
When doing this, the needle must
enter the pulled threads on
both sides close to the edges,
thus bundling the threads.
I/.
Tip: If you use the “sew slow”
function the needle will evenly
neatly bundle the threads. enter the fabric and . I

Making a hem w[th a hemsttch

seam
This seam provides a perfect edge
fVsh to hemstitching work on
table linen, napkins or towels.
Needle size 80, 130/705 H
Stitch 92, 94 and 97.
• ron the hem folding twice to mark
the desired width.
• Pull one or more of the threads
just above the hem.
Using one of the hemstitches, sew
along the pulled threads.
When doing this, the needle must
enter the right side of the
hem and bundle the pulled threa
ds to the left.

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Cross Stitch
No other embroidery technique is as closely associate
d with th
term “needlework” as cross-stitching. With your Pfaff
perform
2054 and its wide range of cross sutcOeS this traditio
nal
embroidery technique can be created remarkably easil
y and
quickly. Whether you select one of the pre-progra
mmed cross
stitch borders or create your own combinatio with
n the cross
stitches these look handsewn and lend a distinctiv
e character t
table linens, towels or clothes.
Tips for cross stitch sewing:
Always work using the “sew slow” and “needle up/d
own”
functions.
Attach decorative foot no. 2A. Its red guide-grooves
are ex
adapted to the size of the cross stitches.
Sew cross stitch borders with 72-81
These programs consist of small cross stitches and
are especiall
suitable for borders. They have been pre-progra
mmed into thc
machine with optimum stitch length and width.
However, you
change these settings as needed.
Sew cross stitch borders
and cross stitch with 32-89
Combine the individual cross stitches using your
imagination t
achieve large areas of cross stitch or beautif bord
ul ers.
Enter these combinations into different memories
and sew the
succession.

Please note:
When combining cross stitches, the start and end
points of the
respective cross-stitch are irnpotant. A cross stitc
h that finishe
on the right can always be combined with a cross
-stitch that st
to the right. The starting and end points of the cross
stitches a
marked by a circle an a dot on the stitch lid.

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 Twin needle sewing
Stitch beautiful effects when sewing with the twin needle. Twin
needle sewing is particularly effective if you use decorative sewing
threads in matching colors.
To sew with the twin needle, touch
For the default 2.5 mm twin needle touch ii quickly.
Touch a little longer and a dialogue window opens. The needle
width can be set with the buttons.
This will limit the stitch width so the needle is not broken on
decorative stitches.Touch the screen or step on the foot control to
close the dialogue window.
The twin needle function remains active even when the stitch has
been changed, even after the machine has been swithed off and
back on. The twin needle function must be turned off when you
remove the twin needle from the machine.
To turn the function off, touch . Confirm with ok

(See page 29 for threading.)

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I Tapering
The tapering program for the zigzag stitch allows you to put yc
I creative ideas into action and create stitcheswith an attractive,
three-dimensional appearance, which are very easy to sew.
I When tapering the stitch width of the zig zag stitch is increasec
decreased during sewingto create symmetric or asymmetric tap
In stitch no. 3 and 10, the stitch width is altered from center ne

i position so that you can create satin points (symmetric tapers).

In stitch no. 34, the right position of the needle remains consta
I while the left position changes; using the mirror key you can
reverse the needle position; this stitch is most suited for corner
I
I
and borders (asymmetric tapers).
Tip: Select needle stop down when tapering.

Symetricaf stitch 3 and 10

• Symmetrical tapering (increase). The width of the zigzag
— I starts with 0 mm and becomes wider until it reaches 9 mm.
Symmetrical tapering (decrease). The width of the zigzag
I stitch starts at up to 9 mm and tapers to 0 mm and stops wil
the needle in the lower position when the reverse button is
touched.

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Asymmetrical tapering (increase). Width 0 mm to9 mm.
Asymmetrical tapering (decrease). Width 9 mm to 0 mm.
I Use to reverse the needle position. The corner is turned in
other direction.
 Automatic tapering
Symmetric taper, stitch no. 3 or
increasing the width

Select stitch no. 3 or 10 and pre:s he button. Touch The .

zig zag starts from 0 mm and becomes wider until the preset stitch
width is reached. Stitch the desred stitch length.
Reducing the width
Press the reverse button. The wchh of the zig zag is reduced to 0
mm. The machine stops with the needle the fabric and you can
in

pivot the fabric to stitch the corner. Press the foot control again,
and the stitch width increases.

If you touch r
the taper begns with the preset stitch width.

Asymmetric taper, Stitch no. 34

Select stitch no. 34 and proceed es described above.

Decorative buttonhole
For beutiful decorative button hoies. any length, select stitch 34.
This buttonhole is suitable for terry oth or for decorating jackets
.
Tip: to create the decorative tour color buttonhole as pictured,
sew with decorative
Rayon thread on top and change color ar -‘.! pivot.

Select stitch no. 34.

V

Touch needle stop down and proorarn the presser foot lift
according to the tnickness of ynur abric
• Touch andtouch
Set the stitch width to 6 mm.
Sew the first buttonhole side in t m desired length and touch
the reverse button. The machir.n ed ces the width to 0 mm.
Turn the fabric 90° and sew the rack. Sew about 1/4
(6 mm)
and press the reverse button aCan: ne machine reduces the
width to 0 mm.
• Turn the fabric 90° again and sf hc second buttonhole side.
Touch reverse turn the fabdc he secood bartac as
described above.

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Appliqués are easily created and produce a beautiful effect. By

using different fabrics and prints you create many different lool
You can sew a perfect satin stitch with the optional applique to
The special cutout on the unde:scJe allows the extra thickness c
a satin stitch zigzag to feed snroco.y under the foot. Fusible w
keeps the appliqué in place so yo can easily stitch around the
shape.
Snap on the applique foot.
Transfer your pattern to the paper side of the fusible webbir
-remember that any letters or numbers have to be drawn as
mirror image.
Iron the paper-backed web to tne wrong side of the appliqu
fabric. Cut the motif out and pull off the paper.
Place the appliqué pieces on base fabric arid iron securely.
Stitch around all appliqués wth r’pplique stitch (No. 44) or t
a narrow, satin-stitch zigzag, stitch width 2 4 mm, stitch Icr
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9.2 to 0.6 mm. Make sure the stitch covers the outer edge 01
appliqué to prevent fraying.
TiP: ta caper is requiicd you can narrow the satin stitch zigzag in 0.5 mm
increments wth the -1+ key a (see Tapeiinp, page 91).

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 Standard presser feet
and accessodes Standard nrescer foot No. CA

Fancy stitch foot No. IA

(for diai feed)

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Fancy s: tc foot No. 2A
(not fo dual feed)

Blind sf d and overlock foot No. 3

Zfp3er rr cJgpesserootNo,4

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 Darning foot No. 6

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 FeNing foot
Flat felled seams are particularly strong and are commonly known
as jeans seams. Seams on sportswear and children’s weai blouses
and shirts are more durable with this technique. You can make
these seams particularly decorative by using a sewing thread of
a contrasting color. The felling foot is available in two different
widths.
Snap on the felling foot to the presser foot shank.
Place the fabrics wrong sides together.
• Overlap the raw edge of the lower fabric by about 3/8 “ to 5/8
(1 1.5 cm).
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• Place this overlapping edge over the tongue of the felling foot.
The fabric must be placed fully under the presser foot.
• Sew along the folded edge with a straight stitch.
Felling Foot, 6,5 mm 820219-096
• Separate the fabric and feed the extending hem into the felling
Stitch: 1
foot. The hem is turned by the foot and is stitched along the
Stitch length: 3
edge. Pull the two fabric layers taut during sewing.
Tension: 1-5

Appliqué foot
Appliqués are easily sewn and always produce a beautiful effect.
By using different materials and patterns you can create countless
new designs. Sew dense satin stitches with the appliqué foot,
which has a special cutout on the underside to feed over the the
satin stitch.
Snap on the appliqué foot.
• Transfer your drafted pattern to the paper side of a fusible,
-
paper-backed webbing. Remember that any letters or numbers
have to be drawn as mirror images.
• Iron the fusible paperbacked webbing on to the appliqué
fabric. Cut out your appliqué and peel the paper from the back.
• Position and press your appliqué pieces in place on your base
fabric.
Applique Foot 8202111-096
• Place a stabilizer under your work area.
Stitch: 3
o Stitch all edges with a narrow satin stitch zigzag. Make sure Stitch length: 0.35
that the needle sews over the outer edge so that no fraying Stitch width: 1.5 2
occurs later. Tension: 2 3-

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 Pntuck foot
This classic heirloom sewing technique can be easily duplicated
on many types of fabric such as cotton and lightweight wooler
Undergarments and children’s clothes are given a nostalgic toi
by pintucking.
o Snap on the pintuck foot
Insert a twin needle (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm nee
spacing; size 80).
• Thread the two needles (see page xx-yy).
• Using a water-soluble marker, draw a placement line for yo;
first pintuck.
• Sew your first pintuck. When you start on the second pintu
allow the first pintuck to run parallel in a groove in the foo
Pintuck toot 9 mm 820225-096 This will produce evenly spaced pintucks.
Stitch: 1
Stitch length: 2.5 Tip: If you would like to emphasize the pintuck effect, you can attach a pir
Tension: 5 blade (special accessory) on the front edge of the needle plate. The pintucl
blade pre shapes the fabric prior to sewing and produces a betterdefined
pintuck.

Pintuck blade
For thin materials use the pintuck foot with 7 grooves and the
small pintuck blade, for heavier materials use the pintuck foot
with 5 grooves and the large pintuck blade.
Snap the round knob of the pintuck blade into the round hole
the throat plate with the blade pointing towards the needle.
will raise your fabric into the groove of the foot.
F’
Gently pull the fabric taut while sewing the pintucks.

Pintu k Blade 820223 096

Cording foot
With the cording technique stitch over pearl thread or a fine cord
to create a purl seam. Appliqué can also be more defined with this
technique.
• Snap on the cording foot.
• Place the pearl thread in the foot so the front of it feeds
through one of the grooves at the front and lies under the , I—/
presser foot at the back.
- -,

• Overstitch the cord with a narrow satin stitch. This produces

what is known as the purl seam.
Tip: You can also obtain a remarkable effect by overstitching a medium pearl
thread with a thread of a different color.

Three—groove cording Foot 820234-096

Stitch: 34
Stitch ‘ength: 0.5 - 1.0
Stitch width: 2
Tension: 3

Gathering foot
Beautiful gathering can be achieved quickly and easily with the
shirring foot, on lightweight children’s wear or home decorating
projects.
• Snap on the shirring foot by hooking the rear bar of the foot
onto the rear groove of the foot shank. Push the foot up until it
snaps onto the front bar.
J
• Place the fabric to be gathered, right side up, under the presser
foot, and the fabric to remain flat, right side down, on the top
through the foot cut out.
• Hold the top fabric slightly taut while sewing. The more you
pull the greater the gathering effect.
• Be sure to guide the fabric edges evenly through the foot.
• Snap off the shirring foot by pushing it down at the front and Gathering foot 820231-096
remove it in the direction of the groove of the presser foot
Stftch: I
shank at the back.
Tip: Tighter gathers can be achieved by increasing the needle thread tension
Stitch length: 3
and the stitch length. Tension: 3-5

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 Knit edge/piping/beading foot
Thick seams in knitted fabrics or imitation furs can be sewn easi
with the knit edge foot. In order to obtain a perfect seam on kr
fabrics (e.g. shoulder seams), we recommend sewing over a cor
ribbon, pulled slightly taut into the seam. This will give the sear
additional strength and keep it from stretching out of shape.

Piping is easily inserted into a seam. Place the corded edge of t

‘I piping in the groove of the foot on the right side of one layer c
fabric. Use a straight stitch moving the needle position to be cI
to the corded edge. Baste using a long stitch length. Layer on
top, your second piece of fabric with right sides together. PlacE
the corded edge into the groove of the foot and stitch on top
slightly to the right of the previously stitch line. Turn and press

Knit-Edge/Piping/Beading Foot 820216-096

For beading, place beads into groove. Note: Do not use beads
Stitch: 36 larger than 4mm. Use a zigzag stitch 1 mm larger than the be
Stitch length: 6.0 and stitch over the beads.
Tension: 3-5

Ruffle r
With the ruffler you can make closely or widely spaced pleats
automatically while sewing, This is very useful for ruffles, linen
home decorating, etc.
The ruffler can be used in three different ways:

r”’ 1. Folding and securing pleats in fabric.

2. Folding pleats in fabric and securing to a second fabric in ot
operation.
3. Folding pleats in fabric, attaching lace and securing to anot
fabric in one operation.
When you buy the ruffler from your PFAFF dealer, complete
instructions are included.

Ruffier Attachment 820255 096

Stftch 1
Stftch iength: 3
Tension: 35
Open toe appiique foot
Appliqués are easy to sew and always produce a beautiful effect.
Select stitch 18 for an appliqué that looks hand sewn..
Cut out your appliqué pieces without any seam allowance.
Iron a paper-backed fusible web onto the back of your base
fabric, and peel the paper from the back. Position and press the
appliqué pieces on the fabric.
• Snap on the open toe appliqué foot.
• Select stitch 18 and guide the edge of the appliqué along the
right inner edge of the foot. The straight stitch will be almost
entirely hidden, which creates the hand sewn look.

The open toe applique foot makes it very easy to see your edges.
Open Toe Appliqué Foot 6 mm 820215 096
Stitch No: 18
Stitch length: 2.5 mm
Stitch width: 1.5 mm

QuNting guide
This guide is especially useful when quilting. The guide can be
attached either to the left or to the right side of the presser foot.
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Insert the guide in the hole and tighten the screw.

Quilting guide 820279O96

Stitch No: Optiona’
Stitch Ienght: According to the
stitch
Stitch width: According to the
stitch

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Eylet plate 4,5 mm
Eylet plate 6,5 mm
Eylet plate 8,5 mm
Optional utility or decorative
stitches
Stitch length: according to the
stitch
Stitch width: 7 mm
Bridging Guide, 3 mm and 5 mm
Stitch No: 11
Stitch length: 2 mm
Stitch width: 6 9 mm
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Eyelet plate
Using an eyelet plate you can create traditional eyeies. The eye
plate is available in 4,5 mm, 6,5 mm and 8,5 mm sizes.
• Remove the presser foot and snap the eyelet plate onto the
needle plate.
Make sure that the pin at the back of the plate fits into the
middle cutout of the needle plate. Push the plate down at ti
front.
• Tightly hoop your fabric. Use a stabilizer if necessary.
o With sharp scissors cut one or two of the fabric threads at t
center of the eyelet area and push the fabric over the pin ol
eyelet plate. The fabric must fit snugly around the pin.
• To place the presser foot lifter in the darning position, selec
820238-096 free motion icon.
820237-096
• Pull up the bobbin thread and hold it for the first few stitch
820275-096
• Stitch around the eyelet cut with the desired stitch (e.g. stitc
No. 6, 10, 111, 112, 113). While doing so, turn the hoop with
the fabric slowly and evenly. The stitches should be very cbs
each other.
• Secure with a few straight stitches.
Bridging guide
The bridging guide is used for sewing together two edges of
fabrics with an open effect. It is available in 3 mm and 5 mm
widths.
• Use standard presser foot I and insert the guide in the smal
hole at the front edge of the needle plate.
If you work on non-fraying fabric you can simply join the oic
edges. If fabric frays, finish the fabric edges and press the s€
820228-096 allowance to the wrong side.
Place the bridging guide between the fabric edges. Sew the
fabric edges together with stitch 11 .The guide allows you tc
sew the openingthe edges at a consistent distance.
 114 inch Quifting foot with DT
A quilt consists of two layers of fabric with a layer of batting
sandwiched between. Many pieces of fabric can be joined together
in continually changing patterns to form the top layer of the quilt.
The 1/4 inch quilt foot is particularly suitable for joining your
pieces of fabric. The clearance between the needle and the outer
edge of the foot is 1 /4” (6.3 mm) and between the needle and the
inner edge of the foot 1/8” (3.15 mm).
• Attach the 1/4 inch quilt foot.
• Sew pieces of fabric together using stitch 1. For a seam
allowance of 1 /4” guide your fabric along the outer edge of
the foot. For a seam allowance of 1/8” guide your fabric along
the inner edge of the foot.

1/4 Inch Quilting Foot with IDT 82021 1096

Stitch: 1
Stitch !ength: 2.5
Tension: 3 5

Qui[ting multiple fabric layers

in traditional quilting, three layers of fabric are joined with small
hand stitches. This handstitched look can be accomplished faster
and easier with the sewing machine (stitch 11).
• Use invisible (monofilament) thread in the needle. Use a
contrast or matching polyester or cotton thread in the bobbin.
• Set the needle thread tension to T9.
• When you sew the stitch on the three layers of your quilt,
you should only see the triple stitch of your bobbin thread.
The intermediate stitch disappears and thus produces a hand-
stitched appearance. Adjust your needle thread tensions as
needed to produce the desired effect.

Tip: You might want to purchase an accessory bobbin case for special
techniques. Equipment loosing bobbin thread tension for this quilting.

Stitch: 11
Stitch length: 3
Tension: 9

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Free motion quilt foot
The free-motion quilt foot in combination with the straight stitcl
well suited for free-motion quilting. The three layers of your qui
are guided manually during free-motion quilting. The faster you
the more consistent and uniform your stitches will become.
Practice this technique first on a test piece. Free-motion quilting
possible in both curved and straight lines. For free-motion, straig
line quilting (center needle position), with a spacing of 1/4 inch
(6 mm), use the four red markings on the corners of the foot as a
guide.
• Loosen the notched screw on the back of the presser foot
shank.
• Press the free motion quilt foot gently together with thumi
and index finger.
Free Motion Quilt Foot 820242M96
Guide the pin of the free-motion quilt foot into the hole of
Stitch: 1 presser foot holder as far as it will go. The long fork of the I
Stitch length: 2.5 motion quilt foot must be positioned behind the needle clai
Tension: 3-5 • Tighten the notched screw.

1 • Bring the free motion quilt foot into the darning position b
selecting the free motion icon and lower the feed dog.
j Tip: Free-motion embroidery can also be completed using the free-motion
foot.

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I Bias binder

II Binding with bias tape is a very easy method of fabric edges

finished with a smooth and neat appearance. For this you need
unfolded bias tape about 1” (24 mm) wide.

I •
•
Remove the presser foot and shank. Attach the bias binder.
Cut the beginning of the bias tape at a diagonal.
• Feed the tape into the scroll of the binder and pull out to th
back.
• Adjust the binder and/or the needle position so that the nec
pierces the fabric approximately 1/16” (1 1.5 mm) from the
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edge of the bias tape.

• Stitch about 1” (2.5 cm) along the bias tape.
Insert the edge of the fabric to be bound between the bias I
Bias binder 820245-096
edges into the slot of the binder. The bias tape will bind the
Stitch: optional raw edge automatically during sewing.
4 Tension: 3-5 Tip: You can obtain an additional decorative effect by using a zig zag or
decorative stitch.
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 Pintuck Foot with Decorative Stitch Guide, 9 mm
With this foot you can accurately sew pintucks with a spacing of 5
or 11 mm. The same foot allows you to precisely space decorative
stitches up to 9 mm wide between the pintucks.
• Snap on the pintuck foot with guide. The foot can be snapped
on with the guide pointing to the left or the right (turn foot
around 1800).
• Insert a twin needle (1.6 or 2 mm space between needles).
• Thread the two needles. Set the needle thread tension tight
(4 5) and sew one pintuck with or without gimp thread.
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• Place the first pintuck under the groove in the extended guide.
Sew a second pintuck. The second pintuck will automatically
be spaced to allow a decorative stitch to be sewn in the area
between pintucks.
Pintuck Foot with Decorative 820225-096
• Sew all remaining pintucks. Stitch Guide, 9 mm

• Replace the twin needles with a normal sewing needle.

Stitch: 1
Stitch length: 15
• Set the needle thread tension to 3.
Tension: 3-5
• Place stabilizer under sewing area.
• Place two pintucks in the guides on either side of the center
of the foot. Embroider your desired decorative stitches in this
space.

Note: Use the Pintuck Foot with Decorative Stitch Guide, 6mm for smaller
decorative stitches up to 6mm.

Non-stick Foot with IDT

The synthetic coating on the underside of this foot makes it
particularly suitable for sewing decorative and utility stitches
up to 6 mm wide on leather, synthetic leather and vinyl. It may
be helpful to back these fabrics with a fusible woven or knit
interfacing. Due to the stretch of these fabrics, it is important to
use a stabilizer under the fabric when sewing. A needle with a
longer eye (system 130 N) is recommended for thicker leather. On
softer leathers an embroidery needle works well.
• Snap on non-stick decorative stitch foot.
• Stitch leather as desired.
• Remove stabilizer.
WARNING! Carefuly set stitch, i.e. soort stitch length/tight stitch
density, may cause leathers, synthetic leathers and vinyl’s to
perforate. It is important to remember that needle piercing points Non-stick Foot with DI 820240 096
will remain visible in leather. Practice on scraps first. Stitch: optonaI

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 7/9 Hose Cord Foot with IDT
Beautiful decorative effects can easily be achieved with this pre
foot. Up to 9 cords may he overstitched using decorative stitch
and a variety of embroidery threads.
Cut your cords to the desired length. Thread the cords throu
the holes in the foot from the top to the bottom. Lead the
cords under the presser foot and out the back. Leave the thr
tails extending about 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches (4 5 cm) at th
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back,
• Attach the 719 hole foot
• Overstitch the threads with a stitch and thread of your choic
Tip: Pearl thread or embroidery twist is well suited.

7/9 Hole cord Foot with lOT 820222-096

Stitch: optional
Tension: 3

Couching/Braiding Foot with DT

This special foot is best suited for overstitching heavy/bulky cor
loosely twisted wool) or a narrower tape/ribbon.
(e.g.
Thread your cord or ribbon through the wire loop/guide at
front of the foot. Feed it down through the hole in the ceni
of the foot and guide under the foot and to the back
i • Attach the braiding foot to the machine.
Select a stitch and decorative thread of your choice and
overstitch the cord or ribbon.

Couching/Braiding Foot with IDT 820230 096

Stitch: optional
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3
‘a Tension:

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The circular embroidery guide allows you to sew perfect circles.
The creative possibilities are endless! Your fabric is automatically
fed in a circle, allowing you to embellish your clothing and
household items.
The guide is marked in 1 cm increments.
• Mark a center point with a fabric marker on your fabric.
• Insert the circular embroidery guide from the left into the hole
at the back of the presser foot shank. The radius of the circle
is determined by the placement of the guide in the holder.
The full width of the circle will be equal to twice the distance
between the needle and the rubber tip.
• The guide is secured with the screw on the presser foot holder.
• Place stabilize under your fabric. Circular Embroidery Guide 820246-096
Stitch: optional
• Place the center marked point of your fabric directly below the
rubber tip of the embroidery guide.
• Select the desired decorative stitch pattern and begin sewing.
• Change the radius with every new circle by loosening the screw
and sliding the circular embroidery guide to another mark on
the guide arm.

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 Fringe Presser Foot with IDT
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produce fanta
With this special foot for fringe stitching you can
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effects in no time.
g pen.
• Mark your desired pattern with a fabric markin
• Place a piece of stabilizer under he fabric.
Snap on the fringe foot.
• Set the upper thread tension to 2 3. -

must work from

• Sew the stitches row by row. For circles you
outside inwards.
a slightly lonç
• When using heavier threads, you should select
stitch length. Always sew a test sample first.
ly from the
• When you have finished, pull the work careful
loops. If you pull too quickly, yoi
machine by holding the last
Fringe Presser Foot with IDT 820232-096 will pull the end loops flat/t ight.
Stitch: 3 Knot the beginning and end threads on the reverse
side.
Stitch length: 0.5 1 -

Stitch width: 1.5 2.5 -

Tension: 2 3 -

Narrow Edge Foot with IDT

easier and
Stitch: 1 This presser foot makes narrow-edge topstitching
and lace pieces easy, i.e. attaching Ia
makes edge-joining fabric
Stitch length: 2.5 to a finished fabric edge. The metal guide in the
center of the -

Tension: 3-5 keeps the two fabrics evenly spaced.

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Topstitching with a narrow edge
of the pre
For narrow edge topstitching place the center guide
the need le into the desired
foot against the fabric edge. Move
position and topstitch.
Sewing ‘ace to fabric
left of the
Place the folded/pressed edge of your fabric to the
right of
center guide and the finished edge of your lace to the
under
the center guide. Both fabric and lace should be placed
fabrics prop
foot right side up. The center guide will keep the
zigzag s
separated allowing for more precise stitching. Choose
the lace. Ac
No. 3 and sew catching the edge of the fabric and
the width and length of your zigzag as desired.

Narrow Edge Foot with IDT 820217 096

Stitch: 3
Stitch ength: I 3.0 -

Stitch width: 1.5 3.5 -

Tension: 3-5
Using the correct needle gut rti -s tt er stitching of the fah’lc.
Change the needle often.

Fabric weight abric weight Fabric weight

19 ht med urn n eaw’
needle size needle size needle size
60/70/75 80190 100/110/120

System & No. Point and eye Suitabe for

130/705 H Liht ball point Universal needle for synthetics, chiffon,

Size: 60-130 —rZ batiste, organd woolens, velvet,
fancy seams and embrodery work.

130/705 H-SUK Medium Coarse knitted fabrics. Latex, double-knit

Size: 70-100 hall point fabrics, Quiana and Simplex.

130/705 H-PS Medium Stretch-fabric needle developed

Size: 75-100 SaIl point especially for Pfafl. Particularly sutabe
for delicate stretch and knitted fabrics.

130/705 H-SKF ,——— Heavy Wide-meshed corsetry. Lycra, Simplex

Size: 90-1 10 - ball point and Latex

130/705 H-i Sf a Twill, vvork weafl heavy linen, blue jeans

Size: 90 110
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point and light canvas.

130/705 H-LR ‘irrrow twist Leather, suede, calf and goatskin leathers
Size. 80-100 nnt (cuts rioht)

30/05 Ch i / st rna’on cal es p as c mate

Size: $0 - 1 10 saint sth left sheeting and oil cloth.
tw:st groove

130 H-N Light Sail noint Topstitched seams wih b ttonhoe sHk
Size. 70-110 o-.g eye or No, 30/3 synthetic thread, metallic th cad

130/705 H-WI iG — r’Cf siIcr,ing Effective hemstitching on ha fly dressed

Size: 00/i20 0 1 rnaterals, organdy, qass can,bi :c

0i7O5 H-M c:-:Lcto en

Si:e: 60-80

130!705 h-Q
5:ze: 80/90

130/705 H E hi; I urn

Size: 75-90 hall point

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er;gth wdtn scacing
ZVV1 2.5 •cim 1.6 mm ma nintucks
2.5 mm 2.0 mm nnrma pintucks
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s:ze e:0) 2.5 mm 2,5 mm wide pintucks

5ze: 90 2.5 mm 3.0 mm extra vvide pintucks
c.ze: 100 3.0 mm 4.3 mm topstitch i ng

-: :9EtLrcs with twin needles

Lefre sewing ike desired embroidery sttches, check whether the needles can penetrate freely, by
ur9nq dc handwheel. In this way, needle breakage is avoided as much as possible.

Ornamental stitch patterns/:iezag patterns

30I705 H-ZWI
Size. 83 0.5-1.5mm wide 1.6mm decorative stitchinc
Size. 80 0.5i 5mm arrow 2.0mm decorative sttchinc
3ize: 30 0.5-1.5 mm narrow 2 5 mm decoratbe stitchinc

30/705

SLz. 09 2,3-3.2 nm. ecorJe hem tt

c \‘ery nm effect. V2eU finshed
woven fabric and
batiste are
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Stabilizer
Always place stabilizer under the fabric before sewing any
decorative stitch, applique satin stitch, buttonholes, or any other
stitch that will build up thread to prevent puckering and ensure a
smooth beautiful result. This is most important on lighter weight
and stretchy fabric because when the fabric is not stable enough
to support the stitch, it may distort and pucker. Stabilizer prevents
this.
Stabilizers fall into basic categories:
Tear-away stabilizers are made from a fiber that will tear away
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from the fabric easily after stitching. Use tear-away stabilizers
with stable woven fabrics. Place underneath the fabric before
stitching. Tear away the excess stabilizer after stitching. The small
amount left in the back of the stitching will not effect the wear.
Experiment with different brands and weights of stabilizers to
find the ones that give the best results on your projects. Try using
several layers of lightweight stabiIizer then tear them away one at
a time to keep stitches from pulling.

Iron on tear away is a paper stabilizer with a slick side that will
iron on to fabric. It is recommended for knits and all unstable
fabrics. Fuse it to the wrong side of the fabric before decorative
stitching. Fusing stabilizes the fabric in the relaxed state and keeps
it from stretching while stitching. For dense stitching, if the fusible
tear away is punctured by the needle too many times it can pull
away and no longer stabilize. Use cut away stabilizer for dense
stitching on knits. I

Cut away stabilizer is a soft non woven fabric recommended

to stabilize dense stitching on knits and all unstable fabrics. It
does not tear and is available in different weights. Decorative
stitching on ready-to-wear T-shirts is often stabilized with cut away
stabilizer. Place the cut away stabilizer under the knit. Stitch, then
cut the excess stabilizer away. The cut away will remain in and
around the stitching to stabilize it through washing and wearing.

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:f Water soluble stabilizer looks like a clear plastic sheet but this
stabilizer will dissolve in water. Place it on the top of the fabric
before sewing decorative stitching on textured, napped and
looped fabrics such as terry cloth, velvet, and textured knits to
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keep the loops from coming through the stitching. Use water
soluble stabilizer under the fabric for techniques like cutwork
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when it is important that all stabilizer residue be removed after

stitching. Choose heavy or lightweight water soluble according
your project. Fuse layers together with your iron for even heavi
layers. After stitching, cut away the excess stabilizer and place t
[ work in water to remove all residues. Water soluble stabilizer is
also used to transfer pattern, especially onto dark fabrics. Trace
- [ pattern onto water soluble stabilizer with a fine line permanen
marking pen then tape it to the garment for free motion
F embroidery, applique or other decorative applications.
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E 11 Disintegrating stabilizer is a very stable loosely woven fabric th

[ stabilizes specialty techniques such as cutwork and the crochet?
tatting technique which is stitched off the edge of the fabric e
— [ Place it under fabric before stitching and then remove by press
with a DRY iron set at cotton or linen. Disintegrating stabilizer
turns to a dark ash and can be brushed away with a toothbrus[
CAUTIONI Never let water or moisture near this stabilizer beca
[ water activates a chemical in the stabilizer that can disintegrat
your fabric

— I - Your Pfaff performance 2054 features the most beautiful

decorative stitches to create with. Be sure to place stabilizer ur
I the fabric before sewing for the best results.
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Changing the needle plate 11

Cleaning IW
Changing the Ujt bulb 117
Bulb removal 117
Sewing problems and thek %qons 118
Technical data 120
Package contents 120
 Changing the needle plate
Switch off the main switch
Removal
• Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer (lamp
changer) as shown and press the needle plate up on the right,
then on the left. It can now be easily removed.
Replacing
• Place the needle plate against the rear edge of the cut-out then \\
press down at the front until you hear it snap in place. Before
you start sewing, check that the needle plate is lying flat.
Tip: Lower the feed dog to make removing the needle plate easier.

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.
• Clean the sewing machine every 10 - 1 5 hours of operation.
Cleaning the display
Wipe the display with a soft, lint-free dry cloth. DO NOT use
aggressive cleansers or solvents!

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 Changing the fight bulb
Switch off the main switch. Disconnect the lead cord and th
foot control plug from the machine.
Remove the accessory tray. The light bulb is located inside t[
sewing machine near the needie ‘threader.

Bub remov&
Push the bulb removei as shown ri the figure, up as far as it w
go. Now turn the bulb half a rotation counter clock-wise and
remove the bulb.
nsertion of the bu!b
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Insert the bulb in the lamp changer. Guide the bulb into the
diagonal holder and turn it uriI the pins of the bulb engage.
the bulb upward into the holder as far as it will go and turn it I
a rotation in a clock-wise direction. Remove the bulb changer f
the bulb, the bulb is held firmly.
- Important: The maximum wattage of the bulb is 5 watts,

Bulbs can be purchased from your PFAFF dealer

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 Sewing problems and their solutions
Problem/Cause
The machine skips stitches
The needle is not properly nserted.
Wrong needle is in use.
Needle is bent or blunt
The machine is not properly threaded
Needle is too small for thread.
Needle thread breaks
See reasons above.
Thread tension is too tight.
Thread is poor or has slubs in it orhas become dry
after overlong storage.
Thread is too thick,
Needle breaks off
Needle is not pushed fully in.
Needle is bent
Needle is too thick or too thin.
Needle is bent, and has hit the needle plate
because you are pulling or pushing the fabric.
The bobbin case is not properly inserted.
The seam is sewn unevenly
The tension needs adjusting.
Thread is too thick, stubbed or hard.
The bobbin thread is unevenly wound.
Thread loops at top or underside of fabric.
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Remedy
Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the
back.
Use needle system 130/705 H.
Insert a new needle.
Check how the machine is threaded.
Use a larger needle
See above.
Adjust thread tension.
Only use good quality threads.
Use needle with large eye (system 130 N).
Insert new needle and push fully in.
Insert different type of needle.
See needle table (Page 92, 93)
Only guide the fabric lightly.
When you insert the bobbin case, push it fully
into the stop. Pull lightly on the end of the thread
to make sure bobbin case is secure.
Check needle thread tension
Only use good quality threads.
Do not wind thread by hand. Make sure thread is
pulled solidly into bobbin tension spring. Check
bobbin threading path.
Re-thread machine, making sure presser foot is
raised to its highest position. This ensures that
needle thread is securely in thread tension system.
 I Problem/Cause Remedy
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The machine does not feed or feeds
irregularly
— Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush.
teeth rows
I Feed dog is lowered. Raise feed dogs (see page xx-yy).
The machine is running with difficufty
There are thread remnants in the hook Remove the threads.
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The machine does not sew the selected stitch
Select the desired stitch again. Switch off the
machine, wait 10 seconds ano switch on again.
Display incorrect or no display
When static electricity is being discharged some Switch off the machine on completion of the
segments of the display may fail. sewing operation and then turn it back on again
after approx. 10 seconds. Select the desired stitch
again.
The contrast on the display may be
disturbed
When the machine is cleaned or is transported Set the contrast using the contrast adjustment.
(display is illegible or dark)

if problems remain contact an authorized Pfaff dealer.

Have your Pfaff performance 2054 serviced regularly by your Pfaff dealer.

When leaving the machine, even for only a short time, switch off the main switch.
This is important if there are any children nearby.

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 Technical data
Dimensions (w x h x d) 408 x 290 X 187 mm
Weight 8.3 kg
Nominal voltage (reversible) 120 0V/22 24o V
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Power consumption 85 W
Sewinglamp 1
V /5 2W
Sewing speed m ax 950 Stitches/mm
mi,i. 80 stitches/mm
Stitching width 0 9 mm
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Stitching length 0 6 mm
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Presser foot lift 8 mm

Max. presser foot height 10.5 mm
Needle System 130 / 705 H

Package contents
Sewing machine
Carrying case
Foot control
Lead cord
Accessories
Instruction manual

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