‘ CPFAFFD 260 Automatic INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
Your dream has come true!
You ore now the proud owner of a PFAFF 260 Automatic--the sewing machine with untimited possibitities.
This instruction book wilt help you understand the machine arid give you valuable tips to make sewing more fun for you.
Even if you are an experienced seamstress, you witl find this book a valuable guide to easy sewing -- PFAFF Automatic Sewing.
Follow these simple instructions and familiarize yourself with the exclusive automatic features of your machine. You will find sewing exciting on your easy-to-operate PFAFF Automatic.
If you have any sewing problems, please contact your Pfaff dealer. He will be glad to help you at any time.
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1 Thread toke-up lever 8 Stitch length dial 14 Bed slide 2 Top control (0) cover 9 Reverse Iced control IS Needle 3 Embroidery pattern length lever (E) 10 Light switch 16 Automatic needle threader 4 Dial (C) 11 Drop Iced control 17 Needle thread tension 5 Zigzag linger-lip conlrol 12 Needle plate 18 Sewlighl 6 Bobbin winder 13 Transverse rotary hook 19 Stitch width dial 7 Slop motion knob 20 Needle position lever
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24 25
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21 Bolance wheel 25 Fore cover 29 Needle set screw 22 Collopsble spool puss 26 Presser bar lifter 30 Bed plote 23 Top cover 27 Sewing foot thumb screw 31 Spoce for built-in motor 24 Needle threoder control 28 Sewusg foot 32 Doubfe receptacle for speed confrof and power cords
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lever
rule
Always
lever
the
needle The
Never
Whenever
ward
Make
begin
9un?aiueneats
work.
machine
may
you
up.
d
it
you
sewing
run
sure
may
turn
is
is
have
cause
ot
Never
easier
(counter-clockwise
a
you
bend
stop
the
threaded
its
will
(clockwise
completed
have
the
balance
highest
try
motion
to
or feed
thread
to
remove
break.
to
the
machine
hasten
turn
wheel
knob
as
o6 position
a
material
to
seam.
indicated
balance
the
/llachiiw
as
4
s 1 ip
feeding
b
toward
unless
shown
work
is
before
Failure
out
under
tightened
wheel
by
you
of
by
with
you
by
white
the
you
pushing
the
to
hare
black
until
a,
the
observe
Q1atig,n
needle
sewing
begin
before
arrow).
turn
fabric
take-up
take-up
arrow).
or
it
and
eye.
this
foot
you
pulling
to
under
automatically.
the
the
presser
fabric
while
All
foot.
you
stitching
have
to
because
do
is
guide the R 8277
Knee Control
Press the right knee lightly against the knee control lever. The harder you press, the foster the machine will run.
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Push plug I into scuptacle 2, and plug 3 4 at other end ot cord into the wall outlet. Foot Control
The loot or knee control is permanently Place the foot control under connected to the machine. the cabinet within easy reach of your foot. Rest the right foot on the speed control and press. The harder you press, the faster the machine will run.
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Set: Lever E 4q —0 Dial A—0
Dial C — 0 Lever B —
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Dial G regulates the stitch length (the higher the number on the dial, the longer the stitch). To back tack the end of a seam, simply depress the finger-tip control.
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Set: Dial C —0 . Lever E—0
If you wont to sew a few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is set for straight stitching (A on 0). merely press down the finger-tip control. When the lever is released, the machine resumes straight stitching automatically.
To sew longer zigzag seams, torn dial A to desired stitch width (indicated by
numbers 1 to 6).
When dial A is set between /s and 2, you can double the stitch width by depress ing the finger-tip control (important for making buttonholes).
When you push the control up, the machine will sew straight. regardless of the stitch width set (ideal for tying off zigzag seams).
Lever B changes the position of the needle in the needle plate slot. Thus the stitching can be moved from the center to the left or right of the slot, as desired.
The position et tever B (telt, center right) mdi cotes the position of the needle in the needle plate stat. Dial G lengthens zigzag cD stitches or packs them more closely together
(satin stitch). I
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gether.
To
ing
obtain
on
type
an
of
attractive
fabric
and
design,
thread
set
dial
size)
G
so
(page
that
6)
stitches
R
between
D3
BH
8253
are
the
The
with
Your Swing
Set:
0.2
$euinU
packed
design
and
numbers
the
embroidery
LeverE.3
back
0.4
Automatic.
8
closely
you
(depend
the
in
/l’la. 4 ine
have
cover
the
to
design
Pick
slot
chosen.
Turn
(see Turn
Turn
Flick
Here
on
your
R8045
indicate
arrow).
control
lever dial
dial
dial
control
is
an
design
toz
C
D
shows
B
example:
the
D.
clockwise
clockwise
A
left
At&toffiati
and
to
machine
(as
all
0.
turn
indicated
the
until
until
the
primary
dial
5
3
dial
is
is
settings
by
at
opposite
so
m6ciez
arrow).
designs
top.
it
points
which
red
you
to
will
mark
that can
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.)
give
design.
make
you i..
mechanism
minimum
numbered.
which
without
sewn
Each
A
If
important
that
Most
D
lever
You
A
the
C4
Big D3
B
This
this
can
in
setting
of
designs
B
has
Advantage
changing different
ft
the
is
setting
produce
length
om
seven
an
Maximum
is
primary
indicated
disengaged.
the
advantage
are
need
lengths.
graduations
by
left
the
a
made
setting
of
nice
to
designs
stitch
pattern
hardly
in
the
the
Therefore
box
with
border
of
center
length.
PFAFF
it
the
be
A
length pictured
--
on
dial
is
PFAFF
changed.
four
effect
and
“1
The
1.5’
A
you Automatic
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is
numbered
set
right,
(see
obtained
on
Automatic
When
can
pattern
(for
on
the
above
vary
eight
without
‘0”
it
embroidery
length
by
is
the
(I,
designs
(see
illustration)
—,
set
setting
3,
appearance
changing
box
5
is
on
ond
cont
only),
.4 slsould
right,
8 Tfse
lever
design A
0’,
indicates
rolled
on
7)
by
settings
arrow
set
the
E and
left
dial
of
simply
on
dial
dial
be
9
the
by
or
Automatic
three
wheel) appearing
A,
whether
7”,
lever
central
pattern
C
can moved
moving
C
first.
and
un
and
be
E,
so
position.
lever
to
in
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box
the
B
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OiI;?ifrlfy
stud
Pull tirier.
should
the
Place
Hold
left
thread
g.
the
spool
crossing
always
(counter-clockwise).
2
balance
train
of
be
thread
the
spni
the
wheel
ttread.
same
on
and
and
right-hand
size
lead
turn
as
it
stop
clockwise
that
spool
motion
used
8
7096
pin.
around
on
knob
the
The
spool,
b
thread
bobbin
all
the
or
etainr
way
Itiread
a
little
to
3 ‘1 Pull it through thread guide.
I Pass end of thread through slot in bobbin, from inside. Set bobbin on bobbin winder spindle so that key at base of spindle enters slot in bobbin. Press in lever i.
Hold end of thread and slowly start machine. Having wound a few turns, break off end of thread and continue winding at a faster pace.
Bobbin winder will stop automatically when bobbin is full. ‘9 If you don’t want a full bobbin, press out lever i when sufficient amount of thread has been wound.
You may continue sewing while you are winding bobbin without disconnecting balance wheel. R7100 4 5 R7102
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R 7067
R7099 A out. with
ing see Raise Reach 7e#uoIn9 the sewing your needle under latch. forefinger. hook. to When the
its ti4 machine highest you
Pull 73,66t,, release out point with bobbin and latch
your Cai open case k left the hand with bed empty slide, ft bobbin and 8001
bobbin )n.cetuij so lilt by you latch bobbin slot. Hold the Pull from As Hold drops hold shown can 12 end the the the k the case. thread of case top bobbin in
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illustration down lull by spring. under its firmly toward open
the
73 D 66 1u Leave 1 in latch, hold tersioii the you, about 1 bobbin bobbin so and spi
that j,ti, three insert ing case the
in 73i66in until left inches bobbin bobbin and hand it emerges pull of cannot into so thread
R5869 Ca.ce the that bobbin thread from fail the hanging out. thread the case, into openIng horn end the 2 case falls the at
of
With
until slide
you
It
Lnsethi 7
is
hook.
hove
3
best
slot
all
the
the
at
thumb to
become
end
tilt
way
machine
and
of
the
to
more latch
R the
5870
forefinger
73 c 6 61n
procticed.
left.
bock
points
Make
when
up
of
you
left
Ca.ce
(see
sure
inserting
will
hand,
arrow).
the
manoge
needle
lift
4
bobbin
Then
latch
without
is
place
k
case
still
and
at
the
tilting
it
turn its
R
on
first
5868
highest
center
it.
bobbin
time.
Move
13
stud
point.
After
case
case
of
until
and
bed
In
thread
s
replacing
you
will hook. R
8006
hear
cause
so
Release
that
the
it
snap
needle
bobbin
it
will
latch
into
breakage.
not
place.
case,
Ic
get and
if
An
jammed
is
press
improperly
best
to
against
between
hold
inserted
the
bobbin
bobbin
loose
bobbin
case
case
end A /Vee1e Needle 7cmenee Types of Fabrics Merenzed Silk Cotton Size an ‘h2ea$i7.e.c 0 80 60 Fine Fabrics to The appearance of the finished seam is dependent on the to or such as georgette, chiffon, botiste, 000 correct relationship between needle, thread and fabric, voile, lawn, silk. 100 twist 70 Select the proper thread sizes and needles from this chart, Lightweight Fabrics 70 The some size threads should be used in the needle and A & B such as dress silks aid cottons. to 80 sheer woolens. shirting. dra- twist on the bobbin. Some experienced seamstresses prefer a 80 peries. somewhat thinner bobbin thread. However, the bobbin thread never should be thicker than the needle thread, Medium Fabrics 50 B & C such as lightweight woolens, to 90 madras, muslin. brocades, heavy twist silks and rayon, gabardine. 70
Heavy Fabrics 40 C & D such as coating, denim, corduroy, to ioo slipcover fabrics, bed ickings, twist lightweight canvas. 50
Very Heavy Fabrics 24 90 E such as heavy Tickings, canvas, to to overcoating. sailcloth, up- twist holstery. 40 110
Synthetics, Rayon, Acetate Determined by Deteitnined including nylon, orion, dacron, weight of fabric byihieodsiz plastics. etc. 40 to 50 601080
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On PFAFF 260 sewing machines. System 130 R, flat-shank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The needle system is stamped on the bed slide. Genuine Plaff needles, System 130 R. are available from every Pfaff dealer. Bent or blunt needles should not be used.
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R 6798 Bring needle bar to its highest point and lower sewing foot.
Loosen needle set screw o half a turn -€< and pull old needle out of needle clamp. Insert new needle into opening of needle clamp and push ii up as far as it will go. Make sure that flat side of shank faces toward the back and long groove toward you. Tighten needle set screw o.
15 do Then of to Bring the Lead (see
in Place tlpez thread left thread this tension illustration thread thread takeup spool through for guides guides you
discs ‘7Jl43iflfJ of needle, clockwise thread lever easily one oppoite). 8 5. 2 ond and of 7 front and on as the 9 around 3 and spool high and quickly. to holes back. then as through pin tension at it into 1 its The will and end. the both and automatic go lead slot and Pull thread pull ot thread thread pass left it needle between retainer of thread end needle info threader through slots any openings from clamp 16 two at right holes will left 10. of 4 ‘I.
One a 58008 R 7068 1 I8013 toot ascending
Before Q,ez4iinf/ and eye threader Jerk Release With Hold page) you — takeup and begin, control your thread 2 penetrates control release prong.
left ih? make down lever loosely hand
slightly /V&?1e control. sure needle d again push is and that in until so eye. lead line needle 158009 the
the ‘7h?e prong Keep with it needle thread from threader the control w left is reverses loop bottom at around control in its will this highest edge and fatI 3 down the position. off pulls ot small position, the the until thread prong. top pin, threader cover. . then e. through Pull that 158010 place Now thread prong the needle it lower lower w through behind (see eye. the hole opposite hook sewing needle of the ot R 8011
When you hove had sufficient needle threading practice, you moy shorten the procedure as follows:
Push needle threader control down. Place thread behind hook ot prong w so that its end is about i/ inch to the right of the prong. Slowly re lease control Prong w now pulls end of the thread -- instead of the loop -- through needle eye.
Since take-up lever d is not at its highest point when you thread the needle. pull obout four inches at thread through the needle eye before you begin sewing. V
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Hold needle thread lightly in your left hand. Turn balance wheel toward you until the needle moves down and up again and take-up lever reaches its highest position. Lightly pull needle thread to draw bobbin thread up through needle plate slot. Place both threads back under sewing foot before you put fabric into machine.
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a
correct, amining
fabric
that stifrhes
o
red ed,
To
A
ly
rid
levi
wide
check
take
is,
The
zags
(seC
straight
it
are
a
on
the
whether
a
surest
zigzag
at
closely
seam
hghtly
surface
threads
the
and
way
seam,
the
seam, sketch
woven
drawn
and
zigzag
to
are
tensions
double-check
If
the
Ill),
locked
the
underside
piece
in
seams,
tension
zigzag
the
are
on
of
exactly
both
tensions
correctly
fabric
seam
Il
of
adiustnsent
R
this
sides
the
8004
the
at
and
are
is
is
straight
balanc
the
fabric,
equal
by
of
cor
zigs
sew
the
ex
is
Cause:
Cause:
have
Balanced
Coz?ct
perfect
Upper
Sketch
Upper
Sketch
tensions
20
‘7?n.cian
seams
I
II
tension tension —
—
are
The
as
The
sketched
essential
too
threads
too
threads
7?efjule4tion
light
loose
below
for
interlock
or
interlock
or
sewing.
lower
lower
(Ill).
on
on
tension
tension
If
the
the
your
underside
surface
too
too
tension
loose.
tight.
of
of
is
the
correct,
the
fabric.
fabric.
you will 2Zf?f7u1ainfy /?? ‘7n.citsi The bobbin thread tension rarely needs adjusting, except for embroidery when it should bc a little tighter than for ordinary sewing. Adjustment is made by a small knurled screw on the bobbin case which can be turned with the thumb tip Turn it left .—€( for looser tension. Turn it right for tighter tension.
Determine correct bobbin tension by holding the thread end between thumb and forefing2r and letting the bobbin case hang freely. The tension should be strona enough to keep the bobbin case from being pulled down by its own weight. However, as you jerk your hand slightly, the bobbin case should grad ually slide down V
A The final stitch appearance can be regulated by the upper tension dial. as follows: Turn left g4< for looser tension. Turn right )— for tighter tension. The upper tension is so designed that all grades of ten sion -- loose to tight -- can be covered with one complete turn of the tension dial. The numbers on the tension dial indicate different degrees of tension. The higher the num ber, the greater the tension. For ordinary sewing, the upper tension should be set between 3 and 5.
Your upper tension has a third tension disc for two-needle work.
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The To automatically. To 7?ose
down.
In
toot. To
regulate
For
1—4 Turn
mark
$titth
this
do backtack
facilitate
normal
section.
reverse
dial
this,
on
way,
When
stitch
the
until
operate
22 one
satin
stitches
c.njth
The
the
satin
$ewinfj
the
dial
This
length
the
seam
beginning
setting
stitching,
control
stitching,
the
housing
number
feature
wilt
as
is
control
be 7juteitig,i,
depends
placed
required.
is
set
or
about
is
the
(see
indicating
released,
ideal
end
dial
in
0--i
neatly
rhythm
straight
on
the
of
on
for
range
a
the
same
0.2.
seam,
beside
the
the
and
type
arrow).
desired
on
machine
length
simply
move
the
of
the
rips
fabric
other.
scale
as Or
the
stitch
press
resumes
with
forward
fabric
sew
and
is
length
the
the
1 ust
a
thread
slightly
finger-tip
ordinary
forward
few
stitches
as
is
large
opposite
stitches
sideways. size
sewing control
sewing
as
used.
and
the the Zcrrin9 the141athine 9ee? The machine feed is dropped for darning, hoop embroidery and button sewing.
To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control v clockwise Fabric will cease feeding.
When control v is turned to the right as far as it will go, feeding of the fabric resumes automatically when you start sewing.
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Lilt both ndte mid presser bars to their highest positions arid turn the sewing foot thumb screw tri the tell. THi the tort sideways arid pull it Joir Shp air tow tort and tighten the screw socurly
0 8005 0 801 i? 7085 ‘ih Remove the sewing fooL Attach dat iiiiiy foot troni ttiu rear ‘I -laid spring clip n so trut it is butiiiid the riredle set I screw, arid tiglite nscre-N c Attach darning hook d ris llutiatd so that wtn you iowur pi 055Cr bar liftui e, the darning foal will stay iii positioir Remember to tower presser bar lifter e so that the upper tension is activated.
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R 8035 C4 a,,? intnang
Longevity and smooth machine performance are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oiling.
Use Pfoff sewing machine oil only. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. Remove all lint before oiling.
All moving and rotating parts require regular lubrication, It is advisable to establish a potrern when oiling your machine. Begin under the bedplote. The principal oiling points are marked by arrows. V
i** . g ______A The raceway in the sewing hook is the most important oiling point. Put one drop of oil into the raceway each day you sew. A dry raceway will cause rapid wear. i7 Don’t forget to oil the bearings and bevel gears of the short hook shaft.
R 8036 25 The oiling points in the machme aim can be reached easily by removing the top cover. Oil should be apphed E slarngly. Exc vise quantities of oil 1isa Svil he and cause mactare sluggishness One oi two drops oil usually will suffice.
Before you remove lIe top cover. et Ivei E hetv.e ii 5 asa
To pull cover up, till it back and lift
R 8255 ‘-!- - -.
Oiling points iii the machine .__._.____J head --
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- - I R 8030 2Z?f1u(a4i,w/tliu. Ca Accumulations of lint packed between the tooth rows of the feed cause noisy operation of the machine. Therefore, from time to time, remove the needle plate and clean the feed with a toothpick or similar wooden object.
The needle plate is held in place by a press stud and can be removed without a screwdriver. To do this, lift back end first and till out. V
R 8031 R 8028
Tilt the machine back and take out bobbin case and A bobbin. With a soft brush remove the lint which has occumutafed in the vicinity of the sewing hook.
Once in a while your PFAFF should be given a thor. ough checkup by your Pfaff dealer.
27 .i,. ). 1h5?idif ti lir 15-wutt sewlighi is recessed under the machme arm and can be swung out by pulling down the grille.
T chcige the ligni bulb: Push bulb into socket, turn left, and pull out.
When inserting new P FAFF light bulb, be sure to slide bulb pins into bayonet socket slots.
Press bulb in and turn right. Close grille. Note voltage of electric circuit.
8266 R 8067
Press this button to switch sewlight on and off. .4
It 7997 28 1. Machine Skips Stitches
Cause Remedy
Needle incorrectly inserted. Push needle up a far as it will go and be sure that the long groove laces toward you, and flat side of shank away from you.
Wrong needle. The correct needle system is stamped on bed slide. (For ordinary sewing.
use System 130 R needles.)
Needle bent, Insert new needle.
Machine threaded improperly. Check and correct threading as instructed on pages 16 and 17.
Needle too fine or too thick for the thread. Use correct needle and thread.
2. Needle Thread Breakc
Cause: Remedy:
The above mentioned may cause thread breakage. See remedies listed under 1. above.
Thread tension too tight. Adlust tensions as instructed.
Poor or knotty thread used. Use good quality threads only.
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Hook raceway is jammed with thread or needs oiling. Clean and oil hook raceway.
Burn or sharp edges on needle plate slot. Polish needle plate slot wilh fine emery cloth.
3. Needle Breaks Cause: 1lemed Bent needle strikes point at sewing hook. Replace: needle a ance to prevent further damage.
Needle too thin cr thread tao neavy Use correct needle and thread sizes.
fabric pulls needle so it bends and strikes needle plate. Dont farce the feeding motion. Guide the material lightly.
Bobbin case inserted incorrectl’. Push bobbin case until you hear it snap into place.
4. Faulty Stitch FormatIon
Cause: Remedy:
Improper tension. Adjust tensions as Instructed.
Thread tao heavy, knotty or hard. Use only first.rate thread .. the correct size for the needle and fabric.
Bobbin unevenly wound. Dont run thread over finger when winding the bobbin, but lead it around thread retainer stud on top cover and through thread guide.
Pieces at thread between tension discs. Raise presser bar lifter and remove thread.
30 5. Machine Feeds Improperly
Cause: Remedy:
Feed dog set too low, does not rise up enough Hove your PlaIt dealer make the necessary adjustment. above needle plate level.
Accumulations ol nI packed between feed teeth, Take off needle plate and remove lint with a still brush.
6. Machine Works Heavily
Cause Remedy
Motor belt has shrunk and causes excessive pressure Have your Pfaff deajer adjust the belt tension. on bearings.
Hook raceway tacks oil or is obstructed by pieces of Clean and oil hook raceway. thread.
Mechanism ctoggecl by inferior oil. Use only Pfcifi sewing machine oil -- never salad oil or glycerine.
Bobbin winder working white sewing (when a bobbin Stop bobbin winder. is not being filled).
Thread Jamming
The new PFAFF rotary hook will not normally jam, even if the machine should be handled improperly. If thread should happen to jam in the raceway of the sewing hook, the power of the motor will be sufficient to over come hard working of the mechanism.
Thread jamming can be avoided, however, by following the instructions on page 4.
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Zipper Insertion ‘tSQ Edge Stitching
Machine Setting: C —0 A - 0 Machine Setting: C —0 . A—0 to 4 E-.0 B—* E-0 Sew parallel rows of straight or zigzag Pin or baste closed zipper on wrong side stitches at various distances from the of fabric. Posifiori of zipper depends on fabric by using adjustable seam whether or not you want the edge of the edge guide No. 53071 and the edge stitcher fabric to overlap the zipper. Turn fabric (without quilting gouge). The seam to right side. Run a straight seam close to guide is fastened to the machine bed left edge of zipper, stitch across end and with the long thumb screw. For wider up the other side in one continuous opera marginal stitching, turn edge guide tion. Use right edge of foot as a guide. For half a turn and use low end as a guide. other types of zipper insertion, follow direc tions in your zipper package.
Quilting
Machine Setting: C —0 . A—0 or 2
E-0 . B— • Edge stitcher No. 41 350 used with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitching over the entire surface of the fabric, Always guide the gauge finger along the preceding row of stitches. Attractive ta cosies, slippers, seat pads and coverscan be quitted.
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33
cue
of
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pieces
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used
0
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Rolled Hems Hemming
Machine Setting: C-O A.-2 to 4 Machine Setting: C —O A—Oar 21o4 E—O E—0
Rotted hems ore used to finish sheer or delicate The hemmer foot is indispensable if you fabrics. For a smooth. unpuckered hem, ease want to sew a uniform hem. You can hem thread tension slightly and set dial A on 2 or 3. To with slraight or zigzag stitches, depending hem tricol fabrics, increase the tension and use the on the type of fabric you are using. Clip aft widest zigzag stitch so the hem has a rolled shelf the corner of the fabric to facilitate inser effect. tion into the hemmer foot. Feed fabric so that the raw edge is in line with the left V edge of the hemmer foot opening. If you feed less, the fabric will not be folded twice and the raw edge will show. Avoid ugly ends by slowing down feeding. To do this, press the fabric against the needle plate /r. .\ on the left side of the foot before you come to the end of the hem.
I
R7172 34 R 5915
foot
center
wide
Two
joined Machine R
S925
so similar
7Iqzaq
strip.
with
that SeBinj
zIgzaq Place the
stitches pieces abutted
the B
ttches of
l-4rrii
selvaqed
0
fabric edq”s raw
Wnr vhich edges
i
arc
n
dqes 0
bed
centered
do
of
of
A
sheets
the
riot sheet,
—
3
remaining
ravel
or
may
under
4
easily
be
cast
the
Overcasting
Machine
the
B
mended
pieces
needle 3
—
edges
Butt
needle. may
9375
Setting
of
Seaming
be
taking
alter
this
sheet
prevents
Join
butted
Overcasting
way.
35
fabric under
one
them
E
—0
Ctit
together
frayed
stitch
is
with
the
out
sewing
into
C
edges.
close.
and
Edges
worn
and
—0
the
beforc
Use
fabric
A
a
the —
long,
and
2 to
pIec’s
4 the wide othc
ci 0
21q1ii a li i’l I
-iii
ay ‘v with Machine Attaching
You Overlap zigzag
the
V
other
can
stitches,
Setting
lace
into
attach
Lace
lace
on
taking
lace
raw
E
only —
0
edging
one
edge.
stitch
C
Sew —
in
0
into
one
to
lace A
tabric
simple —
1
and
to
with
3
tabric operation.
87170
narrow
8 —
and
Machine
with alone Pin
excess
or
needle
51378
and 36
tobric
baste
Setting:
one
taking
lace
underiieoth. Inserting
into
on C
E-0
the
one
fabric,
0
lore.
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stitch
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A—i
Carefully
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to together
fabric
3
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87177
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over
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ove
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37
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th B
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may
tabr-c o4
mediurr
be
Pace
used
the
enq
or
potc ersey Single-Needle Machine and thread of Set V
the
stitch
place
cording
lightly.
length
Setting:
a
filler
foot.
between
Carding
E
thread
FoIlw —
0
‘:
the and
under
C
pattern
1.
0
Trace
the
groove
A
and
pattern —
2
hold
in
R on
the B
the
7159 —
fabric
filler
sole
Machine
filler top slide Width both place Follow distribute When a
Leave depending it
will
6t2!
out,
line
of
be
are
thread
38
material
tiller
piece
you
filler the
of
of
above
exposed.
Setting:
guided
straight
zigzag
fullness.
Shirring
fabric.
have
on
thread
thread
by
used.
the
directions
piece,
along
finished
in stress
depends
Fabric
stitching.
C
E—O
Finish
the under in
—0
as
the
the
to
groove
you
the
and which for
the .
shirririg
filler
rather
on
A straight-stitch,
zigzag
shirring, shirririg
filler
thickness
the of
2
thread
to
the
than
shirring
or
thread
2’/s
seam,
foot.
with
pull
but
on
R
of
to
R
7162
7152 P 7155
6l2l
AppBque Work
Machine Setting: E —0 A—I ‘/2 to 3 (optional) C-0
Pin or boste applique on fabric and overcast edges. Appliques also can be attached with a satin stitch or any embroidery design.
39 P7429 R 7166 Openwork £mbroidery
E — Mochine Setting 0 C —0 A —0 and 2’ B —
There are hundreds of palterns excellent for openwork embroidery. Although similar n appearance to applique, openwork embroidery is much simpler Lets embroider the 25-square box illustroted. First, sew over all traced lines twice, using short stroight stitches. Then sew over straight-stitch lines with o medium-wide satin stitch. Make sure that your rows o satin stitching are even so the corners of your squares look neat.
4 When you finish sewing. cut out every other square. Be corefu hot you non I the seams.
To make an attractive modern design, outline flowers or free lorins wIn on dery design instead of satin stitching.
Ii 179 1.0 67158
46727 57178 1n Scroliwork ScaIIopnq Machine Setting E 0 A 2 to 4 Machine Settinq E ito 7 A 2 C 3 C 0 . 1B- • V D-5 Draw designs on fabric. Clamp work into em Scalloping can be done no jiffy on your PFAFF 260 broidery hoops. As you arc following the scioll Automatic. Scalloped edges can be used effective work outline with wide satin stitches, move hoops ly as trimming on numerous articles right, then left, alter naling the rhythm and the di rection of your movements. An exciting note may The illustrations (left) show how scalloping adds be added by using variegated thread. sparkle to a child’s collar, Here’s how to do it. First, trace the collar pattern on a doubled piece of fabric. Set machine as indicated above, place fabric under sewing toot and guide / needle along traced line. The scallops are I produced automatically You may vary the length of the scallops (see sketch) by changing the setting of lever E. When you have finished, trim excess fabric along
! scalloped edge.
6 7168 41 R7150 ‘- 51373
mitaiion Hemstitching
Machine Setting E —0 . C —0 . A — 2 ‘/v . B — “, )
Stitch Length: 1 — 1 / . Increase Tension Beaufitul hemsfifching effects on handkerchiefs, blouses, dresses, and so forth, can be made with Pfatts System 130 (wing) needle available at Ptaft stores at extra cost. Loosely woven fabrics, such as batisfe, organdy, georgette, etc., are well suited to hemstitching while woolly fabrics are not recommended because needle penetrations close up. Since the henistitching © rr needle has a slightly thicker shank, the needle set screw must be turned out far enough for insertion. The hemsfitching needle cannot be threaded with the automatic needle threader. -, ,0 Hemstitctting is very riinple (see sketch)
I Sew tirst row on the left of the area to be hemstitched
2 Stop machine when needle is in fabric on the right.
3 Lilt sewing toot, turn fabric in the direction at arrow, and lower toot again. 4 Sew second row, as shown in sketch, guiding material parallel to tirst row so that needle penetrates needle hates of previous zigzag stitches as it descends on the right. 57138
S it you ore mahing more than two lines at fiemstitctiirig, alternately leone needle in fabric on the lett and right at turning points, pivot fabric on needle, arid proceed as directed above,
H e rn s t it c h i a g Hemstitchtng ts successful on linen and twilled fab rics. Far this type of work use an ordinary needle. Draw several threads out ot the fabrics. Set machine for a medium-wide zigzag stitch and sew along both edges of the strip, making sure that *zigsi and zags’ in both rows ore exactly opposite each other. Set stitch length according to thread bar width you desire. ‘ Draw threads from the edge until your fringe is the length you want. Zigzag along thts line -- and you will ftave picat edging. 5 7173 42 57140 __A P 7139
Q Blindstitching
Machine Setting: E 0 C —0 A — 1 to 2 B — Stitch Length: Maximum
Hemming dresses and skirts by bond is a laborious task. You can do ii easily on your PFAFF on medium and heavy fabrics. Use zigzag foot No. 51378 with blindstitch guide No. 46669, which you can buy at your Pfaff store, Attach the guide so that its vertical flange goes through the sewing foot slot. Use a No. 70 needle, a loose upper tension and thin thread in the needle. 2 [ Next, follow this procedure: Turn fabric wrong side up. Fold selvoged material once (Fig. 1). unselvaged fabric twice (Fig. 2). It is advisable to press or baste hem, Guide work evenly, holding top hem edge against thc vertical flange of the blindstitch guide. Set dial A so that needle takes left stitch exactly in the folded edge and right stitch up to or over the hem edge. When hem is tinished, stitches will not be visible on top side. I
r’i57.178 Automatic Biindstitching J1L Used for draperies or curtains. F . MochineSetting: - E-.1 B.— - A.-0 • C—i . D—6 ..
Stitch Length: 1 — 1/2 Blindstifching will be visible on the right side of sheer and filmy fabrics. Therefore these fabrics should be blindstitched using the above setting which results in a number of narrow and one wide zigzag stitch, sewn at regular intervals. Use thread that matches fabric and fold the hem as illustrated, placing bulk of material on the left side. Run upper fold along right inside edge of foot,
43 P 8000 Sewing
Machine Stitch Attach
Tfie length
settings tacking). red V
end
basic
Length.
desired.
are
Buftonholes of
Sethng
machine
slide
made
0.2
The
indicato.’
E foot
b’
buttonhole
settings
0
simply
No,
(see
need
C 51016
pushing
arrow). is
0
the
not
and
right
be
A
lever
et
changed
Iengt[i
1
slide
F
57994
up
when
on
If the correct tonholes, of in to and
layers,
B
(for
you
scrap
buttonhole ‘-
sewing
place
hole
beginning
knit
tying
prefer
stitch
in
material. a
fabrics, pull
a
piece
left
off>
buttonhole.
length,
gouge
more
a
toe
of
44
or
of filler
first
of
insert In
tissue
down
prominent
foot.
sew making
to seam
cord
a buttonhole All
paper
on
To
Ilni
piece
reaches
through
specal
a
get
buttonholes
piece
bar
but
under
the
R
of
8046
firmly
the
in
material.
woven
soft
or
cotton
loosely
Ta
strengthen
material
woven
•
ie.
fabrics,
jh.’
bulloiiholes
between
it
is
4
the
advisable
iii
fabric
58042
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cot
U I-n
C, L)
0 C 0 C,
C
as
7
6
4
5
your
Trim
Push
Press
row
Release
D
and
seam
lever
both
lever
lever
stop
F
ripper.
the
F
up
down.
F.
I
about
sewing
and
Trim
Be
Make
make
4
careful
tiller
and to
6
second
3
cord
stitches
filler
to
not
4
at
threads, tying
to
tack.
ii
from
end
injure
stitches.
ot
as
end
first
Open
the
instructed
of
p
bartacks,
stitch
first
the
row.
row.
buttonhole
above.
Sew
second
45
with
3
2
I
ly
bar. Press
a
cord
the
Lift its
seam
Sew
Instructions
0g.
pivot.
closing
throw,
foot.
right
first
taut
lever
reaches
Lower
turn
length.
and
side
together
F
down.
fabric
slide
lay
foot,
over
for
Leave
it
buttonhole
Make
indicator
Buttonholtng
parallel
take
around
a
fUler
needle
one
4
to
clockwise,
to
cord.
on
stitch
6
in
end
completed
bartack
buttonhole
fabric
When
to
to
the
reduce
using
on
stitches,
left,
beginning
line
right
gauge.
needle
length pull
of
side
slight
stitch-
filler
it
as
of
of
of is R 7160 Sl2O
Button Sewing
Don’t be afraid to sew on buttons, hooks, eyes or rings with your PFAFF. Attach button sewing foot No. 66120 and drop machine feed.
Buttons with no:mal (5/32”) spacing between holes
Machine Setting: E —0 C —0 A —0 8—
Place button under button sewing foot and align so that needle will enter left hole. Let needle stitch through hole and start machine, makrng two or three tying stitches. Press lever Fall the way down and sew as many zigzag stitches as you deem necessary to fasten button securely. Release lever F and again make two or three tying stitches.
When sewing on four-hole buttons, lift foot, reposition button and repeat the above process, stitching through the second pair of holes.
Hooks, eyes or rings are attached in the same manner.
Smaller buttons or snap fasteners with narrower spacing between holes
Machine Setting: E —0 . C —0 . B —
Place button under button sewing toot and let needle stitch through left hole. Turn dial A to the right, usually to “3’, until needle is centered over right hole, Start machine and sew as many zigzag stitches as you think necessary. Push lever F up and make two or three tying stitches. Smaller four-hole buttons are attached as discussed above.
46
Place teriston
of
ed, Attach
the
the
fabric
face
darning
wilt
presser
cover
be
into
released
bar
toot
with
darning
titter
as
darning instructed
--
must
hoops
and
hook
be
you
on
lowered
Nb.
cannot
page
461
28.
24.
to
sew
activate
arid
Even
without
P
S9
Suspend
though
fasten
tautness
to
Remove
Prepare
the
the
it.
tension,
machine,
in
the
presser
presser
of
your
position
presser
fabric
or
machine
Machine
Darning
47
bar
slip toot
the
with
in
bar
its and
from
upper
hoops
bed
finger
is
for
Setting
drop
suspend
the
thread
darning
slide
and
rear
into
machine
permit
(see
E
the
—0
as
illustration
hole
follows:
feed
free
of
C
movement.
Use the
—
0
below).
necdle
Ieed
A
over
To
plate,
0
fasten
plate
as
8
No illustrated,
—
the
I
41251
feed
cover
to
turn,
increase
R
plate
5S18 and
control.
chine
sewing
darning
the across
Long
and
with
Thin
Remember
R
needle.
5913
reinforce
short
rips
feed
Spots
foot
worn
hoops
may
and
that
stitches
and
section.
be spots
and
use
a
without
darned
stitch
mode
forward-reverse
move
that
Clamp
in
hoops.
with hove
time
lengthwise
it
Irelly
fabric
the
saves
Raise
worn
normal
under
nine
stitch
ma
and
into thin
Triangular
wise.
both making Triangular
ing
the
hands.
Move
torn
close
tears
work
section
Tears
stitches
ore
R
48
under
5916
best
between
across
the
darned
and
needle
hoops
by
length
plac
with
and
area
stitches.
and
the
groin.
trimming
machine
hole
Darn
Small
fabric
forth
from
around
First
small
This Holes
running
over
ragged
at
one
stitch
anchors
the
and
right
preceding
side
back
hole.
at
edges
medium-size
angles
high
threads
to
and
the
speed.
work
with
forth
and
other
in
the
the
with
sew
across
Then
R
holes
with
5924
unworn
fabric
short
back
turn
the
the by 5726
Monogram Embroidery
Machine Setting E -0 C —0 A - according to desired width B
4 Script letters are best for monogram embroidery without a sewing toot. It equir i’s a little practrce You will soon enoy creative embroidery once you hove lear ned to move the material at a uniform rate, The fabric should be held taut in the hoops, the presser
bar suspended and the presser bar titter lowered Drop machine teed I ower needle into fabric at the beginning of your design and draw bobbin thread rip lii ouqli the
to bric Hold bath tti rend ends a rid sew over outline, moving hoops ski -“ ly a net evenly
To qive your rnonoqrnni mensional quality, embroider outline twice Br’ sure stitches are closely spaced -L
—. [‘ili’i Sewing Monograms
Machine Setting E 0 c -o A—2’oto3 B— a avi’J. The procedure below is primarily used br block letters, Raise machine feed and set machine for satin stitch. Attach card stitcher and sew outlines of monogram ‘vVatch that seams do not overlap at loints of letters, To raise monogram, insert a filler thread, Ask your Pfaff dealer to show you PFAFF’s Ornamentograph, the ingenious. ly designed monogram and ornamental stitch attachment. You will marvel at its versatility and delight in the countless creative possibilities which it adds to your Automatic.
49 5 7165 To Cording ot Cording
extra
cord
cost.
Kit
on
No.
your
50176
PFAFF
which
Automatic,
is
•1.
available
\ R
use
8034
The cord tances The 3 4 heavier 1 cost. 1 holder
.4 Changing
Tighten
and right. Bring To Use
double-needle
package cording
screwdriver.
attach
Cording
System
System
ducts
interchangeable
take-up
of
is
cording
set
easy
feet:
cording /6,
of
and
screw
130
130
System
the
Kit
to
lever
3
Additional are holders
cording
R
attach. 1
B
comprises
Needle
securely.
plate, flat-shank
with
round-shank
to 130
available
50
highest
B arid
double-needle for
center
plates
refer
needles;
Holder
needle
The
parts
‘/
needles
point,
at
to
(2
claw);
large
extra instructions
needles inch
with
and
dis
for
loosen
in
needle /v2
in
small 1/16
on
and
set
page
and
set
screw 7/on-inch
screw
47
5/e.-inch
must
for
and needle
mounting
always
double-needle
change
fielders.
point
feed
needle
cover
toward
holders,
holders.
plate
the
A
R
6942 L —
Increase the bobbin thread tension slightly for cording. Plait recommends you fill your — cording so it keeps its shape in the laundry. Filler cord thickness depends on cording size you want. To sew filled cording. use the two cording plates with cord ducts. Only very narrow tucks are made without filler cord.
Mgchine Setting• E .- 0 C 0 A 0 I
Additional Information on Cording
Ordinary cording in mediumheavy fabric is made with mi ding toot No 61791 and cording plate No. 41842.
For thicker cording use foot No. 41790 with cording plate No 105996.
R 8256 Upper Threading for Two-Needle Work
Cording foot No. 61792 and plate No. 41842 (with center claw, but without cord duct) serve to make narrow air tucks in lightweight material.
Pin tucks also are made with cording foot No. 41792, but without cording plate.
Cording plate No. 41845 with high center claw is used chiefly for cording in thick felt. Cording height and width are determined by the distance between the two needles, the cord diometer and the height of the ridge on the cording plate. Thread tensions also influence cording size. For uniform spacing of parallel lucks, attach an ad(ustoble guide to the cording foot. When space between tucks is very narrow, place the preced ing seam into one of the grooves of the fool and use it as a guide. This procedure insures uniform and parallel rows of cording.
51 R6945
(Needle
movement two
Pfolf
sewn
patterns
Alt
black
needles
dealer
with
5,378
holder
can
patterns
of
two
will
the
both
be
Two-Needle
needles,
avciilable
do sewn
needle
needles.
on
this
withoi.it
the
for
if
plate,
at
the
narrow-design
you
extra
Decorative
distance
changing
machine
at
extra
cost).
between
feed
cost.
machine
Sewing
side
and
These
R
4
7178
of
them
for
stitches
glamorizing
problems
life
effects
The
Twa-needle
ports.
sewing
the
ports
decorative
with
does
sewing
embroidery
can
To
and
have
foot
a
not
and
sew
touch be
--
designs
abilities
most
a
exceed
wider
obtained
stitching.
weti,
will
alt
52
garment
of
design
other
be
stimulate
embroidery.
you
slots
are
/o
of
changed.
probably
by
designs
your
particularly
dial
to
inch.
with
combining
allow
your
can
PFAFF
These
lace
Your
Your with
for
can
crcative
be
or
attractive
Automatic
various
think
PFAFF
rick-rack
R
fancy.
8048
of
Automatic
designs,
many
when
ore
Combination
attached
articles
prociically
sewn
embroidering
will
PFAFF
with
with
which
help
26(1
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foot
ditterent
unlimited.
—
a
you
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would
No.
line
AUTOMATIC
colored
solve
51366
of
color
take
/[
decorative
IF,
Interesting
Automatic
E
ribbons.
is
on
thread.
ideal
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new ‘‘‘
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7176
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embroidery on
ed,
After the
third
o
deoler
illustration) slips
buy To
Three-Needle
stitch
the
you
second do
your
spool
over
thread
three-needle
convert
narrow-design
can
width
machine
the
thread.
holder
dial
sew
is
and
regulor
of
ted
your
53
DecorativeSewing
with
all about
to
has
hove
No.
sewing,
machine
black
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Automatic Three-Needle Cording
Darning Sewing
Sewing
Imitation Openwork
Button Automatic Scrollwork
Blindstitching Sccslloping Shirring
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Single-Needle
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Monograms Buttonholes
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