Pfaff 260 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
Pfaff 260 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
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FOREWORD
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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Never run a threaded machine unless you hare fabric under the presser foot.
The machine will feed the material under the sewing foot automatically. All you have to do is guide
the work. Never try to hasten feeding by pushing or pulling the fabric while stitching because the
needle may bend or break.
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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
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Set: Lever E —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).
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tack the end of a seam, simply depress the finger-tip control.
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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.
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Set: LeverE.3
Swing back the cover on control D.
Your embroidery design dial shows all the primary designs you can make
with the Automatic. Pick your design and turn the dial so it points to that design.
The numbers in the slot indicate the machine dial settings which will give you
the design you have chosen.
Here is an example:
Turn control A to 0.
Flick lever B left (as indicated by arrow).
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To obtain an attractive design, set dial G (page 6) between 0.2 and 0.4 (depend
ing on type of fabric and thread size) so that stitches are packed closely to
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If the setting indicated in box A is 1.5’ (for eight designs only), set dial C first.
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Pull thread train spni and lead it clockwise around thread etainr
stud g. crossing the ttread.
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As shown in illustration 1 hold bobbin in left hand so that the thread end falls
from the top down toward you, and insert bobbin into bobbin case,
Hold the bobbin firmly in the bobbin case and pull the thread into the case
slot.
Pull the thread under the tersioii spi ing until it emerges from the openIng at
the end of Itse spring. Leave about three inches of thread hanging horn the
bobbin case.
Hold the case by its open latch, so that the bobbin cannot fail out.
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Reach under the machine with your left hand and lilt latch k
with your forefinger. Pull out bobbin case with bobbin by hold
ing the latch. When you release latch k the empty bobbin drops
out.
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It is best to tilt machine bock when inserting bobbin case the first time. After
you hove become more procticed. you will manoge without tilting it. Move bed
slide all the way to the left. Make sure the needle is still at its highest point.
With the thumb and forefinger of left hand, lift latch k and turn bobbin case
until slot at end of latch points up (see arrow). Then place it on center stud s
of hook.
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In replacing the bobbin case, if is best to hold the loose end
of thread so that it will not get jammed between bobbin case
and hook. Release latch Ic and press against bobbin case
until you hear it snap into place. An improperly inserted bobbin
case will cause needle breakage.
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Types of Fabrics Silk
Cotton Size
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Fine Fabrics 80 60
to The appearance of the finished seam is dependent on the
such as georgette, chiffon, botiste, to or
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
A & B The some size threads should be used in the needle and
such as dress silks aid cottons. to 80
sheer woolens. shirting. dra- twist on the bobbin. Some experienced seamstresses prefer a
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peries. somewhat thinner bobbin thread. However, the bobbin
thread never should be thicker than the needle thread,
Medium Fabrics 50
such as lightweight woolens, B & C
to 90
madras, muslin. brocades, heavy twist
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silks and rayon, gabardine.
Heavy Fabrics 40
C & D
such as coating, denim, corduroy, to ioo
slipcover fabrics, bed ickings, twist
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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
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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.
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Place spool of thread on spool pin 1 and lead thread end through holes
in thread guides 2 and 3 and through both thread retainer openings 4
(see illustration oppoite).
Lead thread clockwise around tension and pull it between any two of
the tension discs 5.
Bring takeup lever 7 as high as it will go and pass thread from right
to left through one of the holes at its end. Pull thread info slots at left
of thread guides 8 ond 9 and then into the slot ot left of needle clamp 10.
Then thread needle, front to back. The automatic needle threader will
do this for you easily and quickly.
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Before you begin, make sure that the needle is at its highest position, e. that the lower hole of the
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ascending takeup lever d is in line with the bottom edge ot the top cover. Now lower the sewing
toot and —
With your left hand push needle threader control down until threader prong w (see opposite
Hold thread loosely and lead it from left around the small pin, then place it behind hook ot
threader prong.
Release control slightly until prong w reverses and pulls thread through needle eye.
Jerk control down again so the thread loop will fatI off the prong. Pull thread through needle
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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.
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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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Balanced tensions are essential for sewing. If your tension is correct, you will
have perfect seams as sketched below (Ill).
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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
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The final stitch appearance can be regulated by the upper
tension dial. as follows:
Turn left < for looser tension.
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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.
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To backtack the beginning or end of a seam, simply press the finger-tip control
down. When the control is released, the machine resumes forward sewing
automatically. This feature is ideal for darning rips with the ordinary sewing
toot.
To do this, operate the control in rhythm and move the fabric slightly sideways.
In this way, one seam is placed neatly beside the other.
The reverse stitches wilt be about the same length as forward stitches
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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.
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Remove the sewing fooL Attach dat iiiiiy foot troni ttiu rear
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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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proper cleaning and oiling.
Use Pfoff sewing machine oil only. Never lubricate machine with animal or
vegetable oils. Remove all lint before oiling.
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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.
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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.
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lir 1 5-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 FAF F 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.
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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.)
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.
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The above mentioned may cause thread breakage. See remedies listed under 1. above.
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Hook raceway is jammed with thread or needs oiling.
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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.
Cause: Remedy:
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
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around thread retainer stud on top cover and through thread guide.
Pieces at thread between tension discs. Raise presser bar lifter and remove thread.
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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.
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.
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Attractive ta cosies, slippers, seat pads
and coverscan be quitted.
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Flat felled seunis cue used to durably loin two pieces it tot u ide ii
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felling on elasticized fabocs o sly.
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Lay pieces together with the wrong sides tocinq end tIc Pr, pot
‘i ccli. Feed both pieces into felling foot. cs illustrated, so lit hi iii’ tide ir is
folded over edge of top piece and
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Open the two pieCs, plum him under the needle riqht side up insert sam ridqe
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into iclillia fuel operiira ned stihh down to the eft. Make sure that second span, is
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The frlliiiq I sot has a nccdfe slot, rafhei than a needle hole, to permit zigmag felling
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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
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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
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on the left side of the foot before you come
to the end of the hem.
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Machine Setting E —0 C —0 A — 2 to 4 0 a
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Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Use a long, wide 21q1ii li i’l with
the needle taking one stitch into the fabric and the othc I -iii ay ‘v
cast edges alter fabric is cut and beforc the pIec’s ci
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Butt Seaming
Machine SeBinj B 0 0 A — 3 or 4 B —
Two similar pieces of fabric vhich do riot ravel easily may be butted together and
joined with zIgzaq ttches Wnr n bed sheets may be mended this way. Ctit out worn
center strip. Place the selvaqed edges of the remaining pieces of sheet under the sewing
foot so that the abutted edq”s arc centered under the needle. Join them with close.
wide 7Iqzaq stitches l-4rrii raw i dqes of sheet,
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Inserting Lace
Machine Setting E — 0 C — 0 A — 1 to 3 8 —
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Inserting Patches
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Lorge hes tor b poced qwck y The foUowrng method may be used or ersey
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Shirring
Machine Setting: E — 0 C 0 A — 2 B —
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Machine Setting E 0 A 2 to 4
Machine Settinq E ito 7 A 2 C 3 C 0 . 1
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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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--
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Machine Setting: E 0 C —0 A — 1 to 2 B —
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
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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,
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Sewing Buftonholes
Machine Sethng E 0 C 0 A 1 B ‘-
Attach buttonhole foot No, 51016 and et slide on buttonhole gouge to buttonhole
length desired. The buttonhole is the right Iengt[i when beginning of first seam reaches
red end of slide indicato.’ (see arrow).
Tfie basic machine settings need not be changed in sewing a buttonhole. All specal
settings are made b’ simply pushing lever F up (for tying off> or down Ilni bar
tacking).
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seam reaches slide indicator on buttonhole gauge. it is
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the right length. Leave needle in fabric on right side of
its throw,
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row and stop about 4 to 6 stitches from end of first row.
7 Trim both the sewing and filler threads, Open the buttonhole with
your seam ripper. Be careful not to injure the bartacks,
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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.
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.
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.
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Darning
Machine Setting E —0 C — 0 A 0 8 — I
Prepare your machine for darning as follows:
Remove presser toot and drop machine feed Use Ieed over plate No 41251 to increase
tautness of fabric in hoops and permit free movement. To fasten the feed cover plate
to the machine, slip its finger into the hole of the necdle plate, as illustrated, turn, and
fasten in position with bed slide (see illustration below).
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Attach darning toot as instructed on page 24. arid Suspend presser bar from the rear
of the face cover with darning hook Nb. 461 28. Even though the presser bar is suspend
ed, the presser bar titter must be lowered to activate the tension, or the upper thread
teriston wilt be released -- and you cannot sew without it.
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Monogram Embroidery
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
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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.
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Cording .co
To cord on your PFAFF Automatic, use
The Cording Kit comprises
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To attach cording plate, refer to instructions on page 47 for mounting feed cover plate
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Increase the bobbin thread tension slightly for cording. Plait recommends you fill your
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Two-Needle Decorative Sewing
Alt black patterns on the narrow-design side of the embroidery design dial can be
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sewn with two needles, if the distance between them does not exceed /o inch. These PFAFF AUTOMATIC
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patterns can be sewn withoi.it changing machine ports. To sew alt other designs with
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two needles the needle plate, machine feed and sewing foot most be changed. Your
Pfolf dealer will do this for you at extra cost. These ports have wider slots to allow for
movement of both needles.
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4 Twa-needle designs are particularly attractive when sewn with ditterent color thread.
The sewing abilities of your PFAFF Automatic ore prociically unlimited. Interesting
effects can be obtained by combining various designs, embroidering colored ribbons.
glamorizing a garment with lace or rick-rack attached with a line of Automatic
stitches and weti, you probably can think of many articles which would take on new
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life with a touch of embroidery. Your PFAFF Automatic will help you solve decorative
problems and will stimulate your crcative fancy. Combination foot No. 51366 is ideal
for decorative stitching.
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Three-Needle DecorativeSewing
Automatic Embroidery
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Interesting design effects ore easy to make
by combining Automatic potterns. Now you
can make flower petals and other intricate
designs.
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Contents
Page Page
Foreword Edge Stitching V 32
Essential Ports of Machine -
V V 2 Quilting
V V V V 32
Fundamentals of Machine Operation • V 4 Flat Fetted Scorns V V 33
Electrical lrilormotior V
V 5 Rolled Hems V V V V V V V 34
Straight Stitching V V 6 Hemming VVVVVV V • V V V 34
Zigzag Sewing V • V 7 Overcasting Edges V V V 35
Setting Machine tcr Automatic Embroidery V V 8 Butt Seaming • 35
Winding the Bobir V 10 Attaching Lace • 36
Removing the Bobbin Case • V V 12 Inserting Lace V V V 36
Inserting a Full Bobbin into Bobbin Case V V V 12 Inserting Patches 37
Inserting the Bobbin Case V V 13 Single-Needle Cording V
V V 38
Recommended Needle and Thread Sizes V 14 Shirring V V V V V 38
Important Facts about Needles V
• 15 Applique Work 39
Changing the Needle V
V 15 Openwork Embroidery V V V 40
Upper Threading V
V V
• 16 Sccslloping V... 41
Operating the Needle Threader V 18 Scrollwork V V V 41
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread V 19 Imitation Hemstitching V 42
Correct Tension Regulation V V 20 Blindstitching V 43
Regulating the Thread Tension V 21 Automatic Btindstitching V V V V V 43
Stitch Length Reguloton V V
22 Sewing Buttonholes V V V 44
Reverse Sewing 22 Button Sewing V V V V 46
Dropping the Machine Feed V
V 23 Darning V V V V V 47
Changing the Sewing Foot V V V 24 Monogram Embroidery V V V V V V V 49
The Darning Foot V V V 24 Sewing Monograms • V V 49
Care and Maintenance V V V 25 Cording V V V V V V V
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Regular Machine Care V V
V 27 Two-Needle Decorative Sewing V 52
Sewtight FactsV V V V V V 28 Three-Needle Decorative Sewing V 53
Trouble Shooting V V V V
29 Automatic Embroidery V V V V 53
Zipper Insertion V 32 The Transverse Spool Holder V V • V V V