Pfaff Hobby 1142 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
Pfaff Hobby 1142 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
Pfaff Hobby 1142 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
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your new PFAFF® hobby!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Explanation of the sewing chart 2:6
1. Operate your hobby 1142
Straight stitch 2:7
Carrying handle, carrying case 1:2
Stretch triple straight stitch 2:8
Connecting the foot control 1:2
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Zigzag stitch 2:8
Foot preassure dial 1:3
Tricot stitch (Triple zigzag stitch) 2:9
Dropping the feed dog 1:3
Honeycomb stitch 2:9
Presser foot lifter 1:4
Open overlock stitch (Knit stitch) 2:10
Changing the presser foot 1:4
Closed overlock stitch 2:10
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Removing and attaching
Blindhem 2:11
the foot holder 1:5
Blindhem stitch (elastic) 2:11
Changing the needle 1:5
Automatic buttonhole 2:12
Bobbin winding 1:6
Buttonhole with gimp thread 2:14
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3. Maintenance and
trouble-shooting
Cleaning 3:2
Changing the light bulb 3:3
Trouble-shooting 3:4
Index 3:6
Technical data 3:8
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Standard accessories
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1 Standard presser foot A
Part No. 820 546-096
2 Buttonhole foot B 2
Part No. 820 547-096
3 Overcasting foot C 3
Part No. 820 548-096
4 Zipper foot E 4
Part No. 820 549-096
5 Blindhem foot G 5
Part No. 820 550-096
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Accessory tray
Your sewing machine has a removable
accessory tray which is also used as an
extended work support. The enclosed
accessories are numbered.
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Stitch Description
A Buttonhole Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linens
B Straight stitch, needle position For all straight stitching and topstitching work up
middle to 4 mm
C Straight stitch, needle position left For all sewing and topstitching work requiring a
left needle position
D Zigzag stitch For serging and appliqué
E Triple zigzag stitch For stitching on elastic band, darning tears and
patches
F Elastic blindhem stitch For invisible hem attachment and simultaneous
serging. Also for stretch fabrics
G Blindhem stitch For invisible hem attachment
H Shell-edging stitch For decorative hems on Àne materials, e.g. linen
J Greek stitch A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for borders and
towels
M Checker satin stitch Satin decorative stitch
N Triangle satin stitch Satin decorative stitch
O Open scallop Satin decorative stitch
P Oval satin stitch Satin decorative stitch
B Stretch triple straight stitch, needle For stretch seams, e.g. crotch seams on sports- and
position middle workwear
C Stretch triple straight stitch, needle For stretch seams requiring a left needle position
position left
D Stretch triple zigzag stitch For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials
E Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic threads, overlocking
towelling and for decorative hem seams
F Edge stitch wide For closing and serging one or more fabric layers
G Edge stitch narrow For closing and serging one or more fabric layers
H Open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for stronger or non-
fraying materials
J Closed overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for fraying materials
M Decorative stitch A decorative stretch stitch
N Decorative stitch A decorative stretch stitch
O Decorative stitch A decorative stretch stitch
P Decorative stitch A decorative stretch stitch
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Carrying handle
Lift up the carrying handle of the sewing
machine from behind.
Carrying case
The carrying case, which is part of the
basic equipment, protects your sewing
machine from dust and damage while
transporting.
Before putting on the carrying case, lift up
the carrying handle.
Bobbin winding
Preparing the machine for bobbin
winding
Pull out the handwheel to disengage the
clutch.
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Setting the spool
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin
with the thread coming off the spool as
shown in the picture.
Press the large spool cap (A) Àrmly
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Lift out the bobbin.
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Needle threader
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Place a piece of felt and a spool on the mm or more for other stitches.
extra spool pin.
Use the same foot as recommended for
The threading path is the same as single single needle sewing of the selected stitch.
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needle threading.
Cotton threads and cotton wrapped
Slide one of the threads through the threads are recommended. Synthetic
needle bar thread guide (D) on the left, threads are not recommendable, as they
and the other one on the right (E). tend to twist.
Thread the needles from the front to back. Note: When changing the sewing direction,
Note: You cannot use the needle threader for raise the needle and turn the fabric.
a twin needle.
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Stretch stitches
Stitch selection
Raise the needle to its highest position.
Turn the stitch selector dial (C) to set the
C desired stitch at the setting mark (D).
Note: Do not turn the stitch selector dial
while the needle is in the fabric, otherwise the
needle may bend or break.
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Balancing stitches:
If the stitches are drawn out, correct them
by turning the dial in the “–” direction.
If the stitches are compressed, correct
them by turning the dial in the “+”
direction.
Reverse sewing
Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew
in reverse.
The machine sews in reverse only as long
as the reverse sewing button is pressed.
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Check the tension with a wide zigzag
stitch. The threads must be interlaced
between the two fabric pieces.
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• If the needle thread tension is too high
the threads are interlaced above the top
fabric. Loosen the needle thread tension
by moving the dial to a lower number.
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the threads are interlaced below the lower Too low tension
fabric. Tighten the needle thread tension
by moving the dial to a higher number
Setting the needle thread tension
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2. Utility stitches
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Basic sewing
Starting to sew
Raise the presser foot and place the fabric
under the foot.
Lower the needle into the fabric.
Lower the presser foot and smooth the
threads toward the back. Depress the foot
control.
Gently guide the fabric along the seam
guide letting the fabric feed by itself.
Note: Pull the threads to the left when sewing
with the buttonhole foot.
To lock the beginning of the seam, Àrst sew a
few stitches forward, then sew a few stitches
in reverse, then sew forward.
Finishing sewing
Press the reverse stitch lever and sew
several stitches in reverse at the end of the
seam.
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Turning a square corner
When the fabric edge facing you lines up
with the cornering guide (C) as shown
in the picture, stop stitching and lower
the needle into the fabric by turning the
handwheel toward you.
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Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric
to line the edge with the 1.6 cm (5/8”)
seam guide.
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Stitch length in mm
Thread tension
Recommended presser
foot
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stitch
Straight stitch
Straight stitch B/C is the basic straight
stitch. The stitch length can be increased
up to 4 mm.
It is easier to do some sewing jobs by
changing the needle position, e.g. top-
stitching a collar or sewing in a zipper.
The needle position is determined by the Note: To ensure a consistent feed when
stitch width dial. (5 is center, 0 is left). beginning sewing at a thick seam, we
recommend supporting the presser foot on
If you wish to make a topstitch farther a piece of fabric of the same thickness as the
from the fabric edge, simply guide the workpiece.
fabric along the guide marks on the
needle plate or use the edge guide. The Attach the quilting guide
edge guide is inserted into hole (A) and is Loosen the screw on the back of the foot
secured with Àxing screw (B). holder.
Note: Ensure that the needle is at its highest Insert the quilting guide into the opening
position when adjusting the needle position. and set the quilting guide at the desired
seam spacing then tighten the screw.
Sew, tracing the previous row of stitching
with the quilting guide.
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stitch stitch
stitch stitch
Elastic stitch
Because of its high elasticity, this
stitch can be used for sewing elastic on
swimwear, skirts or lingerie.
Mark elastic and fabric in quarters.
Pin elastic to fabric at quarter markings.
Place fabric and elastic under sewing foot.
Stretch elastic to Àt the fabric. Begin
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well and prevents the seam from When overlocking, if you select a needle
puckering. position other than center, and
stitch width other than 5, make sure the
Open overlock stitch
needle does not strike the bar (A) of the
With this stitch, thicker materials and
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overcasting foot C.
fabrics which do not fray too much can be
sewn together perfectly.
This stitch seams and Ànishes the fabric
edges simultaneously.
Place the edge of the fabric next to the
guide of foot and sew while guiding the
fabric edge along the guide.
Tip: Make sure that the needle is just off the
raw edge of the fabric and not into it, when
the needle swings to the right.
Note: Do not set the stitch width less than 5
when using the overcasting foot C, otherwise
the needle may hit the foot causing the needle A
to bend or break.
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Stitch G Stitch F
stitch
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stitch
The machine sews the front bartack and To sew another buttonhole, turn the stitch
left row Àrst, then the back bartack and selector to “ ”, then back to “A” again.
right row. Then press the foot control to sew an
identical buttonhole.
Sew slowly and stop the machine when a
buttonhole is completed. When buttonhole sewing is Ànished, push
the buttonhole lever upward as far as it
Raise the foot and remove the fabric. Cut
will go.
both needle and bobbin threads leaving
about 10 cm (4") thread ends. Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density
Pull the needle thread to wrong side of Turn the stitch length dial within
fabric by pulling the bobbin thread. Knot the range of " " to adjust the
the threads. buttonhole stitch density. To get a narrow
buttonhole, set the marking as close to "0"
To open the buttonhole as possible, still in the " "-range. To
Insert a pin inside the bartack. Carefully get a wide buttonhole, set the marking
cut the opening. Take care not to cut the close to "1".
stitches.
Note: For thick buttons, make a test
buttonhole. If the button does not Àt through
the test buttonhole, lengthen the buttonhole
by pulling the button holder a little to the back
and make a small gap (G).
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Button sewing Raise the presser foot and remove the
With zigzag stitch D you can sew on two- fabric. Cut the needle and bobbin threads
and four-hole buttons. leaving 20 cm (8") tails.
Bring the needle thread between the
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The holes in the button should align with Note: Raise the feed dog after sewing.
the slot of the foot.
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It is important for all types of zippers to • Then sew through the basted seam.
sew very close to the edge of the teeth of Note: To achieve a perfect seam, we
the zipper. This is why it is possible to recommend using the edge guide.
insert the zipper foot either on the right or
the left of the presser foot holder.
To sew the left side of the zipper, attach
zipper foot with the right side pin (A).
To sew the right side of zipper, attach the
zipper foot with the left side pin(B).
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Fully concealed, sew-in zipper • Sew the second half of the zipper
• Insert the zipper foot on the right side parallel at the same distance.
(A) to sew on the left side of the zipper. • Stop after the Àrst half and leave the
• Baste in the zipper and lay it needle in the fabric. Raise the presser foot
underneath the presser foot so that the and open the zipper.
teeth of the zipper run alongside the foot. • Now you can Ànish sewing the seam.
• Stitch in half of the zipper, leave the
needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot
and close the zipper.
• Now you can continue sewing the
seam up to the end of the zipper and sew
the cross seam.
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3. Maintenance and
trouble-shooting
3:2 Maintenance and trouble-shooting
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Cleaning:
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Removal
• Remove the presser foot and needle.
• Remove the screw (A) on the needle
plate with the screwdriver. Remove the
needle plate and take out the bobbin
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• Lift up the bobbin holder (B) and B
remove it.
• Clean the bobbin holder with the
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Note: Make sure the knob (C) of the bobbin
holder Àts next to the stopper (D) in the race. C
• Attach the needle plate, inserting the
two guide pins into the holes (E) in the
needle plate. Tighten the screw (A) Àrmly
with the screwdriver. E
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Insertion
• Push and turn the bulb clockwise to
replace it
• Replace the faceplate, the screw and
the cap.
Important!
The maximum allowed wattage of the lamp
with a plug-in socket is 15 watts!
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Trouble-shooting
Seam puckering
The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 1:9
The stitch length is too long for the fabric. Page 1:13
Maintenance and trouble-shooting 3:5
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Layer slippage
Foot pressure is not adjusted properly. Page 1:3
Important notes: Before changing presser feet and needle you must turn the main
switch off. Do not attempt to sew without fabric under the presser foot.
When leaving the machine, even for only a short time, switch off the main switch.
This is important if there are any children nearby.
3:6 Maintenance and trouble-shooting
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Index
A F
Accessories Foot preassure dial 1:3
- optional V Free arm sewing 2:4
- standard IV
Accessory tray V
Automatic buttonhole 2:12 H
Honeycomb stitch 2:9
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Basic sewing 2:2 I
Blindhem 2:11 Inserting the bobbin 1:8
Blindhem stitch (elastic) 2:11
Bobbin winding 1:6
Bringing up the bobbin thread 1:12 M
Button sewing 2:15 Manual buttonhole 2:14
Buttonhole
- automatic 2:12
- manual
- with gimp thread
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Needle threader 1:10
C O
Carrying handle, carrying case 1:2
Open overlock stitch 2:10
Changing the needle 1:5
Optional accessories V
Changing the presser foot 1:4
Changing the light bulb 3:3
Cleaning 3:2 P
Closed overlock stitch 2:10 Presser foot lifter 1:4
Connecting the foot control 1:2 Presser foot holder
- remove and attach 1:5
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Darning with the elastic stitch 2:18 R
Dropping the feed dog 1:3 Repairing tears 2:18
Reverse sewing 1:15
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Extra spool pin 1:7
Maintenance and trouble-shooting 3:7
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Seam guides on the needle plate 2:5
Sewing chart - explanation 2:6
Sewing on patches 2:18
Sewing on zippers 2:16
Special accessories V
Straight stitch 2:7
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Stretch stitch balance - adjust 1:14
Stretch triple straight stitch 2:8
Standard accessories IV
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Stitch length dial 1:13
Stitch selection 1:13
Stitch table VI
Stitch width dial 1:14
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Thread tension 1:16
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Zigzag stitch 2:8
Zippers 2:16
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Technical data
Dimensions (w x h x d) 385 x 280 x 170
Weight 8 kg
Nominal voltage (Europe) 230 V
Nominal voltage (USA/Canada) 120 V
Nominal voltage (Australia) 240 V
Power consumption 75 W
Sewing lamp 15 W
Sewing speed Max 800 stitches/minute
Stitching width 0...5 mm
Stitching length 0...4 mm
Presser foot lift 6 mm
Max. presser foot height 13 mm
Needle system 103 / 705 H
Package contents
Sewing machine
Carrying case
Foot control
Accessories
Owner's manual
Intellectual Property
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