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Presser feet

Standard presser foot 0A with 

IDT

 system (attached on the machine upon delivery)

This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length 

longer than 1.0 mm.

Fancy stitch foot 1A with 

IDT

 system

This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is 

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Fancy stitch foot 2A
When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with 

less than 1.0mm stitch length, use this foot. The groove on the underside of the foot is 

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Blindhem foot 3 with 

IDT

 system

This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The red 

guide on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem edge.

Zipper foot 4 with 

IDT

 system

This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to 

sew close to both sides of the zipper teeth. Move the needle position to the right or left to 

sew closer to zipper teeth.

Sensormatic buttonhole foot 5A
When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button 

size that has been entered into the machine.

Manual buttonhole foot 5M
This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the markings on the foot to position 

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Sensormatic free-motion foot 6A (4.2)
This foot is used for sensormatic free-motion sewing. This foot can also be used for 

darning.

1/4” quilting foot with 

IDT

 system (4.2)

This foot is perfect for piecing and patchwork, especially when used in conjunction with 

the straight stitch needle plate. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of 

the toe is 1/4” (6 mm) and between the needle and the inner edge of the toe 1/8” (3 mm).

Free-motion/Darning foot (3.5)
Insert the pin of the foot as far as it will go into the hole at the back of the presser foot 

holder. The ”C-shaped” guide should be positioned around the presser foot bar. The long 

arm must be behind the needle bar. Tighten the screw.

Important: Make sure that the 

IDT

 system is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5A, 5M, 6A and  

the free-motion/darning foot.

Summary of Contents for Expression 3.5

Page 1: ...Owner s manual...

Page 2: ...te the sewing machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth HHS QJHUV DZD IURP DOO PRYL...

Page 3: ...erience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that...

Page 4: ...off options 3 4 Tapering program 3 5 Speed control 3 5 Personal stitches 3 6 Sewing techniques 3 7 Handlook quilting 3 7 Darning 3 7 Free motion position 3 5 3 8 Buttonholes 3 8 Common sewing pop ups...

Page 5: ...1 Introduction...

Page 6: ...Free arm 12 Presser foot 13 IDT system 14 Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 15 Needle screw 16 Presser foot lift 3 5 17 Buttons and graphic display 18 Handwheel 19 Main switch connectors for p...

Page 7: ...sories in the tray so they are easily accessible 33 Space for accessories 34 Removable tray for presser feet 35 Removable bobbin holder Included accessories 36 Thread net 37 Edge guide 38 Felt pad 39...

Page 8: ...or left to sew closer to zipper teeth Sensormatic buttonhole foot 5A When connected to the machine the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button size that has been entered into the machine...

Page 9: ...astic stitch Sewing elastic darning patching 11 11 Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic darning patching and decorative sewing 12 12 Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems Als...

Page 10: ...shirts and jackets Also for pillowcases 34 29 Rounded buttonhole with pointed tack Buttonhole for garments 35 30 Rounded buttonhole with lengthwise tack Buttonhole for garments 36 31 Eyelet buttonhole...

Page 11: ...111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 3 5 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 Stitch 4 2 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 3 5 95 96 97 98 99 1...

Page 12: ...26 2436 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 3 5 193 1941 1951 1961 1971 1982 1993 2004 2015 2025 2036 2046 1 Requires optional Candlewicking Foot w IDT system Part number 820613 096 2 Requires...

Page 13: ...2 Preparations...

Page 14: ...1 Take out the foot control cord Turn the foot control over Connect the cord to the socket LQVLGH WKH VSDFH RI WKH IRRW FRQWURO 3XVK UPO to make sure it is properly connected Lay the cord in the slot...

Page 15: ...d from back to front as shown A Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin The spool pins are designed for all types of thread The main spool pin is adjusta...

Page 16: ...Slide on a large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position 3ODFH WKH WKUHDG RQ WKH VSR...

Page 17: ...win needle Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position 3ODFH WKH WKUHDG RQ WKH VSRRO SLQ DQG W D spool cap of the right size Raise the auxiliary spool pin Slide on a...

Page 18: ...ion device for correct thread tension 4 Thread through the hole in the bobbin D from the inside to the outside 5 Push the bobbin lever to the right to wind A pop up appears on the screen to inform you...

Page 19: ...any fabric precisely PFAFF expression sewing machine provides the ideal solution the integrated dual feed IDT system As on industrial machines the IDT system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom a...

Page 20: ...C Stretch Needles have a special scarf to eliminate VNLSSHG VWLWFKHV ZKHQ WKHUH LV D H LQ WKH IDEULF RU NQLWV VZLPZHDU HHFH V QWKHWLF VXHGHV DQG leathers Marked with a yellow band PEURLGHU QHHGOH Emb...

Page 21: ...go Lowering feed dogs You can lower the feed dogs by moving the switch on the front of the sewing machine to the left Move the switch to the right if you wish to raise the feed dogs Changing the pres...

Page 22: ...e button when you are not sewing and your sewing machine cuts the top and bobbin threads and raises the presser foot and the needle To cut before the needle moves to the start position of the next sti...

Page 23: ...graphic display The wheel has up and down arrow buttons left and right arrow buttons and the wheel center icon is an OK button The wheel has several functions for example stepping between stitches set...

Page 24: ...o change the sewing speed Note You cannot select a higher speed than the default speed Reverse 7 with indicator 5 For permanent reverse press the button before starting to sew The reverse indicator 5...

Page 25: ...ttonhole and moving between options in the settings menu RQ UP RXU VHOHFWLRQV ZLWK WKH ZKHHO FHQWHU LFRQ for OK Direct selection 14 By pressing one of or a combination of the 0 to 9 buttons you select...

Page 26: ...2 14 Preparations...

Page 27: ...press the info button to see the current selected thread tension Twin needle Activate the twin needle program and use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to set the twin needle width When a...

Page 28: ...g Lowering the pivot height will reduce the space between the presser foot and the fabric and eliminate the skipped stitches Note Be careful not to reduce the pivot height too much The fabric must sti...

Page 29: ...3 Sewing...

Page 30: ...lection buttons you select that stitch number immediately Press two or three digits in quick succession to select a stitch from 10 and up If the stitch number does not exist RX ZLOO KHDU D EHHS DQG WK...

Page 31: ...e the stitch to the left or right Note This is only possible when using a stitch that is narrower than 9 mm You can decrease the stitch width to make the stitch narrower if necessary 6WLWFK GHQVLW Pre...

Page 32: ...hine Sewing with tie off options selected 1 The tie off beginning A will be performed as soon as you start to sew 2 Press the reverse button to activate tie off end B The programmed tie off indicator...

Page 33: ...vated at both the beginning and at the end and you start to sew the stitch width will start at 0 mm It becomes wider until the selected stitch width is reached Sew your desired length and press the re...

Page 34: ...pop up will inform you of this when you try to save such a stitch Load personal stitch 1 Load your personal stitches by pressing the load button This will open the load personal stitch or sequence men...

Page 35: ...abric thread and batting that are used Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to sew and check the tension Recommended stitches for a handlook quilt Stitch 4 2 53 54 55 56 57 58...

Page 36: ...our buttonhole Make sure that the IDT system is disengaged To ensure good results start by sewing a test sample on a scrap piece of the fabric with the stabilizer you will use The direction of the sti...

Page 37: ...buttonhole is complete Press the F2 button to deactivate repeat Sew on a button 1 To sew on a button remove the presser foot and select the button sewing stitch 2 Lower the feed dogs 3 Place the butto...

Page 38: ...DQG SUHVV 2 RQ WKH ZKHHO WR FRQ UP Mainmotor overload If you are sewing on very heavy fabric or if the machine is blocked when sewing the mainmotor can get overloaded and the machine will stop sewing...

Page 39: ...4 Sequencing...

Page 40: ...se normal special symbols 8 Font selection Create a sequence 1 Press the sequencing button to enter sequencing 2 Press the number of the stitch you wish to use 7KH VWLWFK ZLOO DSSHDU LQ WKH VWLWFK HOG...

Page 41: ...F2 button to change fonts 8 GMXVW WH W DQG VWLWFKHV You can mirror adjust length 6 and width 5 or change the density and stitch position of the selected stitch The adjustments work just like in sewing...

Page 42: ...quence into sewing mode the QXPEHU RI WKH VDYHG VHTXHQFH ZLOO EH VKRZQ SUH HG E an M Delete sequence Deleting your sequences from the machine works just like in sewing mode See page 3 6 Sewing a seque...

Page 43: ...5 Maintenance...

Page 44: ...brush found with the accessories Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin case are...

Page 45: ...ty If the buttons do not respond to touch turn the machine OFF and then ON again If the problem persists contact your local authorized PFAFF dealer The machine skips stitches Did you insert the needle...

Page 46: ...hange the thread Is the bobbin thread evenly wound Check bobbin winding Is a correct needle used Insert a proper needle correctly as described in chapter 2 7KH PDFKLQH GRHV QRW IHHG RU IHHGV LUUHJXODU...

Page 47: ...nces can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain damaging your health and well being We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment RI DFFHVVRULHV ZLWKRXW SULRU...

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