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Preparations

Winding from the second spool pin

Insert the second spool pin in the hole provided.

Threading

Thread as shown on page 2:4.

Switch on the main switch

Hold the end of the thread 

fi

 rmly and press the foot control. As 

soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped 

automatically. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and 

remove bobbin from the winder.

Bobbin door

  Switch off the main switch

Hold the bobbin door (46) at the left side and open it towards 

the front.

Summary of Contents for EXPRESSION 2038 -

Page 1: ...expression2038 2048 O w n e r s m a n u a l...

Page 2: ...n the sewing machine to the nearest authorised dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked Keep v...

Page 3: ...olled Hem Foot 3 mm with IDT 820249 096 8 Bulb Remover Needle Plate Changer 820292 096 9 Buttonhole Guide 820294 096 10 Spool cap 93 036 048 44 000 93 035 050 44 000 93 036 049 44 000 11 Felt pad 93 0...

Page 4: ...tton Stretch triple straight stitch 21 Direct selection button Blind hem stitch 22 Direct selection button Bridging stitch 23 Direct selection button Button attaching program 24 Direct selection butto...

Page 5: ...utton Blindhem stitch 22 Direct selection button Bridging stitch 23 Direct selection button Button attaching program 24 Direct selection button Straight stitch 25 Direct selection button Elastic stitc...

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Page 7: ...odel and to the 2038 Should there be any difference in operation we have pointed that out separately If you now take time enough to study the instruction book nothing can go wrong After all this is th...

Page 8: ...xpression window 3 1 Stitch selection 3 1 Altering the stitch width needle position 3 2 Altering the pattern width stitch length 3 2 3 Bobbin thread monitor model 2048 3 3 Altering the pattern length...

Page 9: ...3 21 4 Quilting Piecing the quilt top 4 1 Stitch in the Ditch 4 1 Antique Quilt Stitches 4 2 Tying the Quilt 4 2 Free Motion Stippling 4 2 Quilt Appliques 4 3 5 Decorative sewing Specialty techniques...

Page 10: ...d hem stitch For securing hems invisibly and finishing the edge on stretch fabrics 3 7 Closed overlock stitch For hemming and overlapping stretch fabrics in one operation The closed seam prevents fabr...

Page 11: ...e overcast edge thread prevents the fabric edges from fraying 3 19 Pullover stitch Join and overcast open knit fabrics and jersey 3 20 Light knit fabric patching stitch For sewing and patching light k...

Page 12: ...sibly on woven fabrics 3 6 Elastic blind hem stitch For securing hems invisibly and finishing the edge on stretch fabrics 3 7 Closed overlock stitch For hemming and overlapping stretch fabrics in one...

Page 13: ...rtswear and casual wear 0A 18 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting woven fabric and easily fraying fabrics in one operation The overcast edge thread prevents the fabric edges from frayin...

Page 14: ...6 87 88 89 61 46 30 31 32 33 34 35 29 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 90 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 28 A Z 0 9 Introductio...

Page 15: ...38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 28 29 A Z 0 9 27 26 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 Introduction Decorative stitches expression 2038 Alpha...

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Page 17: ...ace the enclosed lead cord the foot control and instruction book into the compartment of the carrying case Lid Open the folding lid 44 upwards The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the...

Page 18: ...he plug of the foot control to the connection socket 12 of the sewing machine The sewing speed is controlled by pressing the foot control The foot control type AT 0070 has to be used for this sewing m...

Page 19: ...arm swing the accessory tray to the left and lift it upwards out of the hole When replacing the tray make sure it is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine Note Some fabrics have a lot of exce...

Page 20: ...ol cap of the right size for the thread spool Threading Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counter clockwise around the pre tension device B Make sure the thread is pulled secure...

Page 21: ...ch on the main switch 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 automatically Cut the thread push the bobbin to the...

Page 22: ...on is correctly adjusted i e the threads evenly meet between the two fabric layers The following is valid for general sewing Bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric The needle thread te...

Page 23: ...the bobbin thread sharply The bobbin case must not fall out of the hook Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin with the Pfaff logo facing towards the bobbin case in the bobbin case When doing so...

Page 24: ...thread from right to left into the pre tension device B Now pass it through the left threading slot downwards Pull the thread around the stop C in the right threading slot and upwards to the take up...

Page 25: ...rough the needle eye Place the thread over hook E and under the thread hook F and hold the end of the thread taut Reduce the pressure so that the needle threader slowly moves upwards At the same time...

Page 26: ...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 Bobbin thread Close the bobbin do...

Page 27: ...ress 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 30 Check Please check that the presser foot is properly at...

Page 28: ...en the machine is fully threaded Raise the presser foot lifter 51 to the top position Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and upward through the right hand threader slot 34 Guide the th...

Page 29: ...hten the needle screw 52 firmly Threading the twin needle 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 During thread...

Page 30: ...d 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 to...

Page 31: ...foot before lowering or raising the feed dog Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work such as free motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be cleaned the feed dog has to be lowered...

Page 32: ...e right of the window Each change is visible in the window If you tap on your foot control while sewing the needle can be raised or lowered This does not change the pre set needle stop position Stitch...

Page 33: ...last stitch No 119 No 79 in the case of model 2038 and continue to scroll you will return to stitch No 0 2 With the direct selection buttons for instant selection of the most commonly used stitches 0...

Page 34: ...19 different needle positions Press button A to move the needle to left or right of center Altering the pattern width e g Stitch 70 Stitch 46 on model 2038 For decorative stitches the overall width o...

Page 35: ...ary on different fabric types heavy fabric is fed differently than fine silk The balance adjusts the reverse feed of the stitch so it is sewn in the best way for different fabrics After having selecte...

Page 36: ...ngage the IDT lower the feed dogs page number of the info menu Reverse sewing This button has several functions when pressed will reverse sew for permanent reverse press this button before starting to...

Page 37: ...button to determine whether the needle should be in its highest position or in the fabric when you stop sewing The symbol appears above the button in the window when the button is pressed Press the f...

Page 38: ...rt button 9 remain active If the lock button is switched on and a pattern sequence has already been selected it is still possible to alter this sequence You can scroll within the pattern sequence at a...

Page 39: ...when the width is adjusted The left hand side of the stitch is always retained The patterns that are formed from the right will always retain the right side of the stitch regardless of any changes in...

Page 40: ...n on the model 2038 M button for opening or closing an m memory m for storing selected stitches in the m memory cl pattern start button use the cl button for deleting stitches in the m memory When an...

Page 41: ...stitch sequence once press the tie off button 36 when you have started to sew The embroidery is tied off on completion and the machine stops automatically The symbol appears in the window Select the s...

Page 42: ...e it using the m button 14 The new stitch will be inserted at the beginning of the sequence Deleting the sitch sequence You can delete the stitch sequence by pressing the clear button 9 until the memo...

Page 43: ...w 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 en...

Page 44: ...tch is used to make invisible hems on skirts trousers and home decorating Finish the edge of the hem Fold and press the hem allowance inwards Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 1 4 inch 6 mm...

Page 45: ...the right side of the folded fabric When you have finished cut away the unnecessary fabric Overlock stitches For elastic knits woven and stretch fabrics the 2038 and 2048 provides a selection of over...

Page 46: ...darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing foot holder When doing this the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar The lever E must be behind the fixing screw F Now tighten s...

Page 47: ...athering to avoid thread breakage when pulling on the gathering threads Bridging stitches 8 or 13 The bridging stitch creates a hemstitching effect It is often used for connecting two finished fabric...

Page 48: ...When roll hemming make sure the raw edge of the fabric butts against the left edge of the hemmer opening Ensure the fabric does not run underneath the right side of the presser foot Shell edging 5 Sh...

Page 49: ...ts Your expression offers you three ways of sewing a buttonhole fully automatically semi automatically manual Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole guide Push the metal part of the buttonhole guide int...

Page 50: ...until you make adjustments or press the reverse button once Note If the sensormatic buttonhole guide has not been inserted you will have to finish the buttonhole manually by pressing the reverse butto...

Page 51: ...word man appears in the expression window Sew the forward buttonhole seam and press the reverse button when you have reached the correct buttonhole size Before the reverse buttonhole seam is complete...

Page 52: ...threads just behind the final bartack Keyhole buttonhole with gimp thread Place the center of a length of gimp thread over the metal bar extending from the center front of the buttonhole foot Pass th...

Page 53: ...n the button diameter It is important to always sew a test buttonhole on the same fabric stabilizer as your project Sewing on buttons 0 With Button sewing program 0 you can easily sew on two and four...

Page 54: ...acking 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 expression with a straight stitch 1 stitch length...

Page 55: ...e started to sew Now sew this stitch every 3 4 7 10 cm all over the quilt Again plan your stitch placement so that there is a nice pattern on the front and the back This is a very simple and beautiful...

Page 56: ...ique form 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...

Page 57: ...patterns colors and sizes Use specialty decorative threads to enhance the lovely stitching Always use stabilizers under fabric when sewing decorative stitches Properly stabilizing your fabric will hel...

Page 58: ...ile sewing The taper will be sewn automatically at an angle of 45 When using tapering the machine shall unless the needle down function is selected stop with the needle in up right position If needle...

Page 59: ...the width you have selected Now you can sew simple but perfect tapering motifs Cross stitch Cross stitch embroidery has always been a wonderful traditional embroidery technique What used to be stitch...

Page 60: ...ing thread particularly cotton are very suitable With the hemstitches on your expression various techniques can be applied Traditional hemstitching Use stitches 55 56 57 and 58 2048 and 34 35 36 and 3...

Page 61: ...display Wipe the display with a soft lint free dry cloth DO NOT use aggressive cleansers or solvents Changing the light bulb Switch off the main switch Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control pl...

Page 62: ...is bent Insert different type of needle Needle is too thick or too thin Insert different type of needle Needle is bent and has hit the needle plate because you are pulling or pushing the fabric Only g...

Page 63: ...he desired stitch again Before changing presser feet and needle the main switch must be switched off Do not attempt to sew without fabric under the presser foot When leaving the machine even for only...

Page 64: ...13 Changing the light bulb 6 1 Changing the needle plate 6 1 Changing the presser feet 2 11 Cleaning 6 1 Cross hem stitches 3 16 Cross stitch 5 3 D Darning 3 14 Decorative stitches 1 12 Deleting a st...

Page 65: ...anual finish 3 18 Sewing function buttons 3 5 Sewing on buttons 3 21 Sewing problems and their solutions 6 2 3 Shell edging 3 16 Stitch selection 3 1 Stitch sequences 3 8 Stitch in the Ditch 4 1 T Thr...

Page 66: ...onsumption 75 W Sewing lamp 12 V max 5 W Sewing speed max 950 stitches min min 80 stitches min Stitching width 0 9 mm Stitching length 0 6 mm Presser foot lift 8mm Max presser foot height 10 5 mm Need...

Page 67: ...however will always be to the benefit of the user and the product Please note that on disposal this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electr...

Page 68: ...412 98 83 26E English Inhouse 2006 VSM Group AB Printed in Sweden on environmentally friendly paper VSM Group AB SE 561 84 Huskvarna SWEDEN www pfaff com...

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