Pfaff tiptronic 2030 Instruction manual Instruction Manual Download

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Page 2: ...plugs are definitely not to be used but disposed of immediately Defective mains leads must be replaced complete Only 3 A spare fuses must be used as approved by ASTA according to BS 1 362 and the fuse cover must be marked 3 A or with the corresponding colour code The plug must never be used without fuse cover Spare fuse covers are available from electrical suppliers or the PFAFF agencies Please al...

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Page 4: ...tion key Faggoting stitch 23 Direct selection key Button attaching program 24 Direct selection key Straight stitch 25 Direct selection key Elastic stitch with 2 perforations 26 Direct selection key Closed overlock stitch 27 Slide for lowering the feed dog 28 Base plate 29 Detachable work support 30 Presser foot holder with presser foot 31 Integrated dual feed IDF 32 Needle threader 33 Reverse sewi...

Page 5: ...rn the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate 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 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use out of doors 7 Do not o...

Page 6: ...used I 2 The machine is designed for a mains supply with a mains rated voltage of 7 10 and a rated frequency of 1 4 I 3 During conventional use the outer parts of a non electrically driven foot control can heat up to 85 C Constant use at low speeds is not permissible in order to avoid damage due to over heating 14 According to the laws concerning electromagnetic compatibility no liability can be a...

Page 7: ...FAFF sewing machine It applies both to the 2030 model and to the model 2040 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 the only way to learn all the things the machine can do and to make full use of them If you have any further questions that is no problem Your PFAF...

Page 8: ...ng 21 23 Bobbin winding through the needle 30 Buttonhole fully automatic 89 Buttonholes 86 94 Buttonholes with gimp thread 93 Buttonholes tips for difficult fabrics 94 Buttonholes types 88 Buttons sewing on 70 Carrying case 1 8 Changing a pattern within the pattern sequence 60 Circular embroidery guide 11 0 Dleaning and oiling 1 38 Dombined borders 11 9 ording foot shirring foot 104 Dovering seams...

Page 9: ...tiptronic 2040 1 2 Embroidery stitch programs tiptronic 2030 1 3 Embroidery general notes 11 8 Eyelet embroidery 1 33 Feed dog lowering 34 Felling foot Appliqué foot 1 02 Foot control connecting 1 9 Free motion embroidery 1 21 Free motion quilting foot bias binder 1 07 Fringe foot narrow edge foot 111 Gathering 74 General sewing aids 65 66 Hemstitching 1 34 IDF system 32 33 Info menu 45 Invisible ...

Page 10: ...on 60 attern combinations general notes 54 attern length pattern width changing for decorative stitches 1 22 attern length stitch density 43 attern mirroring 46 attern sequence keys 55 attern sequence deleting 59 attern sequence deleting from 57 attern sequence inserting into 58 attern settings altering 40 44 attern sizes altering 40 attern width stitch length altering 42 atterns storing 55 57 int...

Page 11: ...ng embroidering satin stitch zigzag 1 23 1 25 Technical data 141 Thread cutter 28 Thread tension general notes 24 Threading 26 27 Tie off 46 Tips for a perfect buttonhole 94 Top cover with table of programs 1 8 Top feed integrated dual feed 32 33 Twin needle 47 Twin needle threading 31 Utility stitch programs tiptronic 2040 8 9 Utility stitch programs tiptronic 2030 1 0 11 Voltage switchover 1 9 Z...

Page 12: ...overlock stitch several fabric layers An overlock seam 8 Faggoting For sewing together foundation garments and over stitch stitching edge joined fabrics Gives an ornamental and hem stitching effect 9 Linen For buttonholes in fine non stretch materials 6 I buttonhole blouses shirts bed linen 0 Button attaching For automatically sewing on buttons program 1 0 Basting stitch For basting cut out parts ...

Page 13: ...ging seams 6 1 9 Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic thread overstitching terry cloth 6 seams and for ornamental hem seams 20 Cross hem stitch Gives an extremely elastic seam for sportswear 6 21 Closed overlock For simultaneous closing and serging of one or more 6 stitch with layers of fabric selvage thread 22 Pullover stitch Elastic construction and serging seam 6 open knit fabric and jersey 2...

Page 14: ...ge 6 Elastic For securing hems invisibly in stretch fabrics 6 blind stitch 7 Closed For simultaneously seaming and finishing one or 6 overlock stitch several fabric layers An overlock seam 8 Faggoting stitch For sewing together foundation garments and over 6 stitching edge joined fabrics Gives an ornamental and hem stitching effect 9 Linen buttonhole For buttonholes in fine non stretch materials 6...

Page 15: ...d bathing suits 6 zigzag stitch Extremely durable seam for active wear 1 8 Open overlock stitch For closing and serging seams 6 1 9 Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic thread overstitching terry cloth 6 seams and for ornamental hem seams 20 Cross hem stitch Gives an extremely elastic seam for sportswear 6 21 Closed overlock For simultaneous closing and serging of one or 6 stitch with more layer...

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Page 19: ...e needle thread Needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser feet Winding a bobbin through the needle Changing needles Threading twin needle Dual Feed IDF Lowering feed dog Page 1 8 Page 1 8 Page 1 9 Page 1 9 Page 20 Page 21 Page 21 Page 24 Page 24 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 28 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 31 Page 32 33 Page 34 23 25...

Page 20: ...PFAFF 2040 4 1 i 1 1 A 1 A iVllJY I1J JJ1 11If1II ff Jilt ie programs of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover ie appropriate presser foot to use for each program is also illustrated e g Stitch No 2 use esser foot No 0 4 I Top cover Open the folding cover 44 upwards PFAFF tiptronic 2040 Mthbh t y ...

Page 21: ... the foot control to the connection socket 1 2 of the sewing machine The sewing speed is controlled by pressing the foot control The foot control tvd ATK 0070 has to be used for this sewing machine 22OV 24OV nOV The sewing machine is set to the mains voltage for Europe 220 V 240 V If you require a mains voltage of 1 1 0 V you must reset the voltage changeover switch on the underside of the machine...

Page 22: ...the ridged area on the eft of the lid and open the lid upwards and iway from you The standard accessories are marked with numbers Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of the accessory tray ccessory compartment Arranging the accessories ccessories 2030 2040 ...

Page 23: ...t of the hole When replacing the work support make sure it is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine Preparing the machine for bobbing winding Place an empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbing winder snaps into the slot of the bobbin Note The bobbin can only be wound if it is moved fully to the right L Push the bobbin to the right 21 ...

Page 24: ... through the pre tension device B Pull the thread under the thread guide C from back to front Wind the start of the thread round the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction Switch on the master 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 Push the bobbin to the left cut the thread and remove...

Page 25: ...of the thread is carried out as in the case of the spool holder on page 22 Switch on the master 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 left and remove bobbin from the winder 23 ...

Page 26: ... between the two fabric layers iEtEi1 The following is valid for general sewing work Thread interlace is visible on the top side of the fabric The needle thread tension is too tight or the bobbin thread tension is too loose The thread tension must be corrected Thread interlace is visible on the underside of the fabric The needle thread tension is too loose or the bobbin thread tension is too tight...

Page 27: ...ur hand sharply upwards The bobbin case must slip downwards a little with each hand movement Correcting the tension Turn adjusting screw C just a little to the left to decrease the bobbin thread tension Turn the adjusting screw C just a little to the right to increase the bobbin thread tension Inserting the bobbin case Lift latch F and push the bobbin case fully onto pin D of the sewing hook Openi...

Page 28: ...om right to left into the pre tension device B Now pass it through the left hand threading slot downwards Pull the thread around the stop C in the right hand threading slot and upwards to the take up lever 40 The thread must be pulled into the take up lever from left to right Pass the thread downwards in the right hand threading slot Pull the thread from the side behind one of the two thread guide...

Page 29: ...d over hook 0 and under the thread hook R and hold the end of the thread taut Reduce the pressure so that the needle threa der slowly moves upwards At the same time the threader hook swivels out of the needle eye and pulls the thread through the eye Release the end of the thread so a thread loop can form behind the needle Release the threader and pull the rest of the thread end through the needle ...

Page 30: ...ot to the left Raise 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 Pull the thread from the back to the front over the thread trimmer 49 resser foot lifter Drawing up the bobbin thread obbin thread Thread cutter ...

Page 31: ...ser foot lifter Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder 30 so that when the presser foot lifter 51 is lowered the pins of the foot engage in the presser foot holder Set the required amount of the needle thread tension 35 using the markings on the tension dial The normal setting for sewing is 3 5 For embroidery darning and buttonhole sewing 3 Removing the presser foot Attaching the pre...

Page 32: ... presser foot and upward through the right hand threader slot 34 FE PFFF 2040 I Place the thread from left to right through the take up lever 40 Note The take up lever must be at its highest position uide the thread to the right under thread guide C Wind the beginning of the thread several imes around the bobbin in a clockwise direction Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the cot control ...

Page 33: ... the sewing needle with a twin needle Insert the second spool holder and place one spool of thread on each of the spool holders During threading in the left threading slot 34 make sure that you pass one thread each to the left and right sides of tension disk B Continue threading in the usual manner making sure the threads do not become twisted together Pull the threads right and left into the thre...

Page 34: ...om at the same time The material is fed precisely On light or difficult fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual fabric feed prevents puckering of the seam The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics The IDE keeps all layers of quilt projects aligned to prevent stretching of the top layers The IDF System Integrated Dual Feed top feed ...

Page 35: ...wards until it engages Hold the Dual Feed with two fingers at the marked points Press the top feed 31 down wards a little then pull it away from you and release the IDF slowly upward see also fig on page 32 Engaging the top feed IDF Disengaging the top feed IDF Stripes and plaids match perfectly due to the even feed of the material to be sewn 33 ...

Page 36: ... be cleaned the feed dog has to be lowered Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dog Push slide A to the left to engage the feed dog move the slide to the right B U can also lower the feed dog by opening the hook cover and moving slide B to the right engage the feed dog move the slide to the left kPP 1 ...

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Page 38: ...es Altering the stitch width needle position Altering the pattern width stitch length Altering the pattern length stitch density Balance lnfo key reverse sewing key Sewing function keys Twin needle Formation of the stitch patterns Page 38 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 49 37 ...

Page 39: ...ing transported This setting can be readjusted with the contrast regulator 54 Bobbin thread monitor model 2040 If the bobbin is nearing its end 2 yd 2 m 3 yd 3 m 1 or there is no thread on the bobbin the bobbin symbol appears on the display The symbol disappears after the full bobbin is inserted and you start to sew again 38 ...

Page 40: ...gram No 76 No 61 in the case of model 2030 and continue to scroll you will return to program No 0 2 With the direct selection keys for instant selection of the most commonly used programs 0 9 and for the selection of the alphabet programs 3 With the direct selection keys to the numerical program selection I e If you wish to select program No 23 press key 2 then press key 3 The input program number...

Page 41: ... the density or the balance of a selected pattern and select the needle position for straight stitches Each change is visible on the display III vsz Altering pattern sizes To change Use key pair Stitch width w Pattern width Needle position for straight stitches a 2 Stitch length Pattern length Stitch density Pattern density Balance C 40 ...

Page 42: ...can be sewn in any of 1 3 different needle positions by pressing key pair a to move the needle to left or right of center 41 Altering the stitch width The selected program can be sewn in various widths e g zigzag stitch No 3 1 Altering the needle position ...

Page 43: ...30 For decorative stitches the overall width of the pattern is shown on the display When entered program 63 comes up in a standard width and can be altered using key pair a Altering the stitch length The stitch length of a program can be altered using key pair b 42 ...

Page 44: ...be altered using key pair Ii With various stitch programs such as buttonhole satin stitches etc the stitch density of the pattern can be altered The pattern length will remain constant but the pattern will be embroide red more densely or less densely 43 Altering the stitch density ...

Page 45: ...selec ted a pattern you will see a symbol with a 0 after it at the bottom right hand corner of the display This symbol indicates that the balance can be altered on this stitch program With key pair c you can change the reverse feed of the machine from 9 to 9 A number with or without preceding sign indicates the value set In the minus range the patterns or programs are sewn shorter and thus the ove...

Page 46: ...Needle thread tension Top feed engaged Top feed disengaged Feed dog lowered Page number of the info menu Reverse sewing This key has the following functions when pressed will reverse sew manual finish of a buttonhole programming the buttonhole determines the length of the darning program model 2040 sewing on lace while tapering automatically see page 1 26 on Info key 45 ...

Page 47: ...d off The machine will stop and the symbol will disappear Needle raised lowered key 37 You can determine wiither the needle should be in its highest position or in the fabric when you stop sewing The symbol appears above the key on the display when the needle is lowered and disappears when the key is pressed again Slow sewing key 38 By pressing the slow sewing key the speed of the machine is reduc...

Page 48: ...y This symbol indicates that a twin need e cannot be used to sew the program at the currently set width Reduce the pattern width until the warning symbol disappears You may now insert a twin needle with a distance between the needles of no more than 2 mm and safely sew the selected pattern Twin needle 47 ...

Page 49: ...t hand piercing point is always retained s The patterns that are formed from the f right will always retain the right hand needle entry position regardless of any changes in width Note Do not use a twin needle to sew patterns that are formed from one side Do not use a twin needle if this symbol in the display lights up see page 47 Formation of the stitch patterns F ____ _____ 48 ...

Page 50: ...hFF __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ D Patterns that are formed from the center will change equally from the right and the left I when they are widened narrowed 49 w_ info ...

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Page 52: ...ting from the pattern sequence Subsequent inserting into the pattern sequence Deleting a pattern sequence Deleting all M memories Changing a pattern within the pattern sequence Pattern beginning function Page 54 Page 55 Page 55 57 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 59 Page 60 Page 60 L 53 ...

Page 53: ...word sequences in the memories of the machine The pattern combinations are stored after having been sewed once until you overwrite or delete the memories The tiptronic 2040 has 6 rn memories the tiptronic 2030 has 3 rn memories Up to 20 patterns or letters can be stored in each memory 54 ...

Page 54: ...the rn memory when an rn memory is not activated Pattern is sewn from the beginning of the pattern Cursor keys for selecting an rn memory scrolling through the rn memories which are activated A Z keys 2 x on the 2040 1 x on the 2030 for the direct selection of the fonts All the rn memories appear on the display Select an empty rn memory by scrolling using the cursor key 8 Keys for the pattern sequ...

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Page 56: ...sired position in the pattern sequence The cursor must be below the pattern which is to be deleted Press the clear key 9 After having deleted the pattern the following part of the memory moves up to the cursor position Once you have entered the pattern sequence you can start to embroider immediately All patterns that have been embroidered once are automatically stored and remain in the machi ne s ...

Page 57: ...to the position of the pattern inserted If you wish to insert a pattern at the beginning of a pattern sequence scroll to the left using the cursor key Once the cursor is positioned at the beginning of the pattern sequence the symbol for the beginning of the pattern sequence appears on the display Select the desired pattern and store it using the m key 1 4 The pattern will be inserted at the beginn...

Page 58: ...rn sequence You can delete the pattern sequence by pressing the clear key 9 until the memory is completely empty You can delete all M memories at once by holding down the clear key 9 while turning on the machine Deleting all M memories 59 ...

Page 59: ...ymbol appears on the display Then press the clear pattern beginning key 9 Ii I _ _ 1 Changing a pattern within the pattern sequence If you wish to subsequently change the length or width of a pattern within the pattern sequence position the cursor below the desired pattern Now the pattern can be enlarged narrowed down or mirrored Pattern beginning function 60 ...

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Page 61: ...es Overlock stitches Sewing on buttons Darning inserting patches Lace work Gathering Covering stitches Smocking Hemming Zipper Shell edging Page 65 66 Page 65 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 72 77 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 76 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 81 Page 82 63 ...

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Page 63: ... B When the needle enters the crease line it must only pick up one fiber of the fabric If the stitches are visible on the face side adjust edge guide B by turning adjusting screw A Elastic blind stitch Prog 5 The elastic blind stitch is especially suitable for stretch fabrics The hem is serged and sewn at the same time thus serging the raw edge is not necessan For the work sequence see the descrip...

Page 64: ...uitable for hems on T shirts and undergarments Serge the edge of the hem Fold the hem inwards at the required width Topstitch the hem from the face side This program is used for sewing all seams where great strength is needed e g crotch seams The heavier the fabric the longer the stitch length required Tip If you wish to topstitch a collar point with prog 1 use the function needle lowered The need...

Page 65: ...onto the prepared edge with the elastic stitch The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decora tive hem which is very suitable for undergar ments and T shirts Elastic stitch Prog 4 Due to its high elasticity this stitch is ideal for sewing on elastic e g onto undergarments Honeycomb stitch Prog 1 9 If replacing elastic cut off old elastic close to its edge If needed gather the fabric edge with the 6...

Page 66: ...needle clears the raw edge of the fabric and the pin of the presser foot Closed overlock stitch with selvage thread Prog 21 If you wish to sew a fabric that frays easily select prog 21 With this stitch an additional edge thread protects the fabric edge against further fraying Open overlock stitch Prog 18 IN N N N N N N The open overlock stitch works well when joining or edge finishing fabrics that...

Page 67: ...ll complete the program for you Remove the match and pul the button and fabric apart Wrap the stem with sewing thread and knot it Sewing on buttons With program 0 you can easily sew on two and four hole buttons Sewing on buttons with shanks Remove the presser foot and lower the feed Attach the presser foot Mark the button position on your fabric Place the button on the marked fabric Leave the feed...

Page 68: ...nly for strengthening dama ged areas of fabric Stitch over the damaged area at the required length Press the reverse key the machine finishes sewing the darning program and the darning length is thus saved The saved darning length can now be repeated as often as needed If the pattern shifts this way you have to correct the balance in the plus section lf the pattern shifts this way you have to corr...

Page 69: ...ce the work to be repaired in a darning embroidery hoop Repair the damaged area hole by guiding the fabric evenly forwards and backwards The length of the seam is determined by the size of the hole When you have covered the width of the damaged area turn the fabric 90 degrees and stitch over the area again Darning in both directions over a tear will produce a stronger repair than a single pass TIP...

Page 70: ...e of the fabric overlapping slightly Fold the lace into a miter at the corner pivot and continue stitching to the next corner Continue until all edges are stitched Lace inserts Prog 1 Prog 3 A beautiful heirloom effect can be achieved on christening wear children s clothes and other garments with lace inserts Baste the lace to the face side of the fabric Stitch very close to both edges of the lace...

Page 71: ... such as blouse sleeves waist seams or neckli nes Mark the first gathering row on the fabric Sew a few stitches until the needle is in the middle of the presser foot Turn the hand wheel towards yourself until the needle is in the lowest position Raise the presser foot and place the elastic thread around the back of the needle Lower the presser foot and sew a few more stitches to secure the elastic...

Page 72: ...8 inch 3 mm apart Stitch from the right side of the fabric making sure that the needle pierces the fabric on the right and left sides TIP You may find it easier to guide the fabric edges when using the faggoting guide special accessory It is available in 3 mm and 5 mm widths The small post on the bottom of the guide is inserted in the small hole at the front of the needle plate This highly elastic...

Page 73: ...a won The light knit mending stitch is a stretchable covering stitch It is very suitable for overstit ching cuffs in stretch materials e g sweatshirts or sportswear Sew the cuff onto the workpiece with an overlock stitch Now the seam allowance can be overstit ched from the face side of the fabric Make sure that the needle enters the fabric close against the seam derful hand quilted look by machine...

Page 74: ... wrong side of the fabric This strengthens the fabric and ensures a much stronger longer lasting darn Overstitch the damaged area as described above and cut away the excess material close to the stitching on the back side of your work The best way to darn repair larger holes is to patch by covering the damaged area with a piece of new fabric of a matching color Cut a piece of fabric slightly large...

Page 75: ...f the gimp thread at the beginning and end of the seam Place the edge guide on this stitching line the next row will sew approximately 1 inch 2 2 5 cm from the first row Different spacing will achieve different gathering effects Continue to sew the remaining rows using the edge guide for 2 Smocking effect with elastic threads For this technique elastic thread is wound onto the bobbin without tensi...

Page 76: ... the hemmer and sew a few stitches to secure Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at its lowest point Raise the presser foot and slide the fabric into the scroll of the hemmer Lower the presser foot and while sewing guide the fabric edge evenly into the hem mer When roll hemming make sure the raw edge of the fabric butts against the left edge of the hemmer opening Ensure the fabric d...

Page 77: ...ing the needle into the desired right hand position Sew in half of the zipper leaving the needle in the material Raise the presser foot and close the zipper You can now sew the rest of the seam to the end of the zipper and stitch the cross wise seam For all types of zippers it is important to sew close to the teeth of the zipper The zipper foot can be engaged in the foot holder to the left or righ...

Page 78: ...4 mm narrower than the actual seam allowance Baste the zipper under the overlapping edge so that the teeth are still visible Engage the zipper foot on the right and set the needle to the required position Stitch close to the edge of the zipper teeth Shortly before the end of the seam open the zipper and finish sewing the seam Close the zipper and baste the overlap evenly onto the other zipper half...

Page 79: ...dging effect Pattern mirroring Shell edging is very effective for thin soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabrics It is frequently used as an edge finish on undergar ments Select blind stitch No 5 and mirror it with the Tip If you add a colored pearl cotton thread at the edge you can strengthen the shell edging and obtain a pretty contrast at the same time Instead of pearl cotton thread you can a...

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Page 81: ...nserting the buttonhole foot Types of buttonholes Fully automatic buttonhole Semi automatic buttonhole manual finish Manual buttonhole Buttonholes with gimp thread Tips for a perfect buttonhole Page 86 Page 87 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 85 ...

Page 82: ... for every fabric and garment Whether you wish to sew buttonholes on jackets pants trousers blouses or stretch fabrics 4 different buttonholes 3 different buttonholes on the model 2030 give your hand made garment the professional touch The tiptronic uses buttonhole guide No 1 0 and sensors to ensure that every buttonhole is sized accurately Perfect buttonholes can be sewn on even the most difficul...

Page 83: ...sser foote page 29 Inserting the buttonhole guide Push the metal part of the buttonhole guide into the slot between the two arrows on the housing at the back of the needle plate The white plastic part extends over the needle plate Press the guide towards the front as far as it will go It must spring back slightly so that there is a small gap between the guide and the back of the machine bed 87 ...

Page 84: ...buttonhole No 75 No 60 on the model 2030 for stretch fabrics 3 Keyhole buttonhole No 76 No 61 on the model 2030 for jackets coats and pants trousers 4 Round buttonhole No 74 only on model 2040 for ladies outer garments especially blouses and dresses 5 Eyelet No 72 only on model 2040 for belts and undergarments 88 ...

Page 85: ...ng the key pairs a b and c you can adjust the length and width of the buttonhole and the stitch density 89 i1 Fully automatic buttonhole Select the desired buttonhole e g No 9 You can immediately start sewing ...

Page 86: ...arted sewing the button hole IF 00 The word man appears in the dspIay indicating a manual finish of the buttonhole is desired Before the left side of the buttonhole ends the machine will slow down When the left side of the buttonhole is the same length as the right side of the buttonhole press the reverse sewing key 33 once again 90 ...

Page 87: ...length or stitch density of a programmed buttonhole is changed the programming is canceled Reprogramming with a new length value or a new density is required The machine will sew the second bartack and complete the buttonhole The word auto appears on the display ill 91 ...

Page 88: ...es can now be repea ted fully automatically Note the programming of the buttonhole is deleted when another program is selected kFF Manual buttonhole You can also set the length of the buttonhole while sewing Select the desired buttonhole Press the reverse sewing key The word man appears on the display The buttonhole length set previously disappears Once you have reached the desired length press th...

Page 89: ...is just in front of the needie Carefully sew the curve After sewing the curve hold the gimp thread a little more taut and finish sewing the buttonhole Cut off the excess gimp thread Buttonhole with gimp thread Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads are more durable and professional appearing Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread available at sewing shops Place the center of a length of gi...

Page 90: ...als that shift or stretch easily should be reinforced with water soluble tissue paper or other lightweight stabilizer Keyhole buttonholes are particularly stable and durable if a gimp thread is inserted while sewing see Keyhole buttonhole with gimp threadi Linen buttonholes are particularly dense and attractive if you use embroidery and darning thread Buttonholes are normally selected a little lar...

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Page 92: ...nch quilt and patchwork foot Free motion quilting foot bias binder Pintuck foot with guide Non stick fancy stitch foot for leather 7 9 Hole foot braiding foot Circular embroidery guide Fringe foot narrow edge foot Needle chart Page 98 100 Page Page Page Page Page Page 101 102 103 104 105 106 Page 107 Page Page Page Page Page 108 108 109 110 111 Page 11 2 11 3 97 ...

Page 93: ...ries 0 Standard presser foot Order No 98 694 81 6 00 1 Fancy stitch foot for dual feed Order No 98 6 94 81 4 00 2 Fancy stitch foot not for dual feed Order No 98 694 897 00 3 Blind stitch and overlock foot Order No 98 694 890 00 ...

Page 94: ...4 Zipper and edge presser foot Order No 98 694 884 00 5 Buttonhole foot Order No 93 036 990 9 1 6 Darning foot Order NoW 93 035 960 9 1 7 Hemmer Order No 98 694 81 8 00 99 ...

Page 95: ...8 Edge guide Order No 98 802 422 00 10 Buttonhole guide Order No 93 037 595 91 Bulb remover Needle plate changer Order No 93 038 920 91 Second spool holder Seam ripper Brush Oil ...

Page 96: ... 9 1 For gathering on light to medium weight_fabrics Ruffler 98 999 650 00 For placing dense or loose pleats_at_regular_intervals Cording toot 93 036 91 5 91 For cording Eyelet plate dia 4 mm 93 036 976 45 Eyelet plate dia 6 mm 93 036 947 45 For eyelet embroidery Eyelet plate dia 8 mm 93 036 948 45 Roll hemmer 2 mm 98 694 873 00 For hemming edges Hemmer 4 mm for dual feed 98 6 94 82 3 00 Hemmer wi...

Page 97: ...ull the two fabric layers taut during sewing Appliqués are easily sewn and always produce a beautiful effect By using different materials and patterns you can create countless new designs You can make a perfect densely stitched seam with the appliqué foot which has a special cutout on its sole for the satin stitch seam Attach the appliqué foot Transfer your drafted pattern to the paper side of a f...

Page 98: ... Tension 5 Tip If you would like to emphasize the pintuck effect you can attach a cording tongue spe cial accessory on the front edge of the needle plate The cording tongue pre shapes the fabric prior to sewing and produces a better defined pintuck For thin materials use the pintuck foot with 7 grooves and the small cording tongue for heavier materials use the pintuck foot with 5 grooves and the l...

Page 99: ...me decorating projects Attach the shirring foot by hooking the rear bar of the foot into the rear groove of the foot holder Push the foot upwards until it snaps into the front bar Place the fabric to be gathered face up under the presser foot and the fabric to remain flat face down on the top through the foot cut out Hold the top fabric slightly taut while sewing The harder you pull the greater th...

Page 100: ...tch length 6 0 Tension 3 5 Ruffler With the ruffler you can make closely or widely spaced pleats automatically while sewing This is very useful for ruffles frills home textiles etc The ruffler can be used in three different ways 1 Folding and securing pleats in fabric 2 Folding pleats in fabric and securing to a second fabric in one operation 3 Folding pleats in fabric attaching lace and securing ...

Page 101: ...This hand stitched look can be accomplished faster and easier with the sewing machine program 11 Use invisible monofilament thread in the needle Use a contrast or complementary polyester or cotton thread in the bobbin Set the needle thread tension to 7 9 Loosen the bobbin thread tension approximately 1 4 turn counterclockwise to allow the needle thread to pull the bobbin thread to the top side of ...

Page 102: ...p Tighten the knurled screw Bring the free motion quilt foot into the darning position see page 72 and lower the feed dog see page 34 Tip Free motion embroidery can also be completed using the free motion quilt foot Program I Stitch length 2 5 Tension 3 5 Bias tape binder Binding with bias tape is a very easy method of giving fabric edges a smooth and neat appea rance For this you need unfolded bi...

Page 103: ...oidering A needle with a longer eye system 1 30 N is recommended for thicker leather On softer leathers an embroidery needle works well Attach non stick fancy stitch foot Embroider leather as desired Remove stabilizer Place the first pintuck under the groove in the extended guide Sew a second pintuck The second pintuck will automatically be spaced to allow a decorative stitch to be sewn in the are...

Page 104: ...Attach the 7 9 hole foot Overstitch the threads with a stitch and thread of your choice Tip Pearl thread or embroidery twist is well suited Braiding foot This special foot is best suited for overstitching heavy bulky cords e g loosely twisted wool or a narrower tape ribbon Thread your cord or ribbon through the wire loop guide at the front of the foot Feed it down through the hole in the center of...

Page 105: ... of the presser foot holder The radius of the circle is deter mined by the placement of the guide in the holderThe full width of the circle will be equal to twice the distance between the needle and the rubber guide point The guide is secured with the screw on the presser foot holder Stabilize your fabric Place the center marked point of your fabric directly below the rubber point of the embro ide...

Page 106: ...dge topstit ching easier it is excellently suited to edge joining separate fabric pieces i e attaching lace to a finished fabric edge The metal guide in the center of the foot acts to keep the two fabrics separated Topstitching with a narrow edge For narrow edge topstitching place the center guide of the presser foot against the fabric edge Move the needle into the desired left hand position and t...

Page 107: ...itted fabrics 1 30 705 H SKF Heavy Wide meshed corsetry Lycra Simplex Size ball point and Latex 70 110 1 30 705 H J Acute Twill work wear heavy linen blue jeans Size round point and light canvas 90 110 1 30 705 H LR Narrow twist Leather suede calf and goatskin leathers Size point cuts right 70 110 1 30 705 H PCL Narrow twist Imitation leathers plastic materials plastic Size point with left sheetin...

Page 108: ...ental stitch patterns zigzag patterns 130 705 H ZWI Size 80 0 5 1 5mm wide 1 6mm embroidery L Size 80 0 5 1 5 mm narrow 2 0 mm embroidery d Size 80 0 5 1 5mm narrow 2 5mm embroidery Hem stitch special twin needle fi 130 705 1 H ZWI HO Decorative hem Size 80 2 3 3 0 mm very narrow stitch effect h Size 100 2 0 3 0 mm very narrow Well finshed woven fabric lj and fine batiste are particularly suitable...

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Page 111: ...rn width lengthfor combined borders Tapering Embroidering with satin stitch zigzag Automatic tapering Appliqué work Richelieu Patchwork Quilting Cross stitch Eyelet embroidery Hemstitching Page Page Page Page Page 118 119 119 120 121 Page 1 22 Page 1 23 1 25 Page 1 26 1 27 Page 128 Page 129 Page 130 131 Page 1 32 Page 1 33 Page 1 34 117 ...

Page 112: ... marking pen or chalk It is important to use only fabric marking pens pencils These marks can be removed after completing of your embroidery work The following recommendations apply to all embroidery work The stitch length and width can he altered as desired Thread tension Lower the upper thread tension to between 2 3 Adjust as needed so bobbin thread does not pull to the top side of your project ...

Page 113: ... the second row of stitching directly across from the first Sew program 3 stitch density 0 2 mm and program 60 model 2030 prog 53 along each side of your center embroidery Your corn pleted border should now have six rows of embroidery borders Finally embroider on the second tip of the last pattern embroidered a motif from program 63 model 2030 prog 56 To do so turn the fabric crosswise Twin needle...

Page 114: ...free motion embroidery A slightly faster speed will also give you more consistency in the density of your stitches Practice on scrap fabric until you are comfortable with the free motion tecnnique On terry cloth it is important to first sew the monogram with a narrower stitching This first row of stitching base or pad stitching will help keep the loops of the terry cloth from poking through your f...

Page 115: ...g pen or chalk Copy the motifs on to a water soluble stabilizer Position the motifs on the belt and pin in place Frame the fabric and the water soluble stabilizer in an embroidery hoop Embroider the belt using free motion embroidery Tip The quicker you sew the more even the embroidery You can use a dense zigzag stitch for the stem and sew with the feed dog engaged also see Tapering I 21 ...

Page 116: ...dth The pattern width can be altered using key pair a 1 The width can also be adjusted while sewing Changing the pattern length The pattern length can be altered using key pair b 2 The length can also be adjusted while sewing ...

Page 117: ...zag seam is called TAPERiNG You can achieve great effects by adjusting the size of a wide zigzag stitch Brand new and only with PFAFF you can now automatically taper with your tiptronic i e you can embroider perfect corners at 9 O angles You can use this technique for appliqué decorative buttonholes and for interesting embroidery patterns The instructions for automatic tapering are described on th...

Page 118: ...h width only changes in one direction I Manual change Regular pattern Apply iron on backing or other stabilizer under fabric Set needle thread tension to 3 Select the zigzag stitch needle position Prog 1 2 Pressing the Pattern mirror key 39 will change the stitch from a right C to left A needle position stitch Zigzag stitch 3 is used when a center B needle position motif is desired Set stitch leng...

Page 119: ...with a center needle position Blossoms Select program 3 center needle position and embroider individual petals Change the stitch width using key pair a to follow the blossom contour Leaves In program 1 2 right or left needle position select the desired needle position Pattern mirror key and embroider a leaf half Vary the stitch width using key pair a After finishing the first leaf half turn the ha...

Page 120: ...broider i e the corners of a border then select zigzag stitch No 1 2 Press the tie off key 36 three times A dense zigzag stitch appears on the display and beside it the word tapering with an arrow pointing to the taper of the corner on the left Now you can start sewing the point If you wish to sew the corner then press the reverse sewing key 33 while sewing The taper will be sewn automatically at ...

Page 121: ...ew Now you can sew simple but perfect tapering motifs L Decorative buttonhole This buttonhole is an attractive variation of the classic linen buttonhole Select program No 1 2 Press the tie off key three times Sew the first buttonhole sean to the desired length When sewing the bartacks make sure that you sew three zigzag stitches at full length This guarantees that a gap is formed bet ween each but...

Page 122: ...ne Transfer your pattern to the paper side of the fusible webbing remember that any letters or numbers have to be drawn as a mirror image Iron the paper backed webbing to the back side of the appliqué fabric Cut the motif out and pull off the paper Place the appliqué pieces on base fabric and iron securely Stitch all contours either with appliqué stitch No 1 5 with a narrow satin stitch zigzag sti...

Page 123: ...machine To make the embroidery more stable sew along all marked lines with straight stitch 1 stitch length approx 1 mm Carefully cut away the fabric from the areas that will form the cutouts approximately 1 8 2 mm from stitching Do not cut away the stabilizer it helps maintain the shape and stability of the areas while sewing Embroider the contours with a satin stitch zigzag Prog 3 When all satin ...

Page 124: ... 1 4 quilting toot is particularly suitable special accessory The distance between the needle and the outer edge of the foot is 1 4 inch i e 6 3 mm and from the inner edge of the toot 1 8 inch 3 1 5 mm In addition the tiptronic 2040 and the tiptronic 2030 have quilt stitch No 11 and No 1 5 which enable you to quickly and easily achieve a hand quilted look Use invisible sewing thread nylon monofila...

Page 125: ...ompleted quilt top to the batting and backing In traditional quilts these three layers of material are then sewn together by hand with small stitches However it is quicker and more practical with the sewing machine e g with program 11 Quilting is usually stitched about 3 mm away from the seam Embroidery or free motion quilting is particu larly suitable on solid colored fabrics In free motion quilt...

Page 126: ...ve a special touch to table linen towels or garments Tips for cross stitch sewing Sew slowly Use the fancy stitch foot For the most professional looking embroidery special embroidery threads are recommended e g Coats Alcazar rayon No 30 40 or cotton machine embroidery thread Place a stabilizer under the fabric An embroidery hoop is recommended when working with very soft materials You can also emb...

Page 127: ...e needle plate Push the plate down at the front Tightly hoop your marked embroidery fabric With small scissors cut one or two of the fabric threads at the center of the marked eyelet area and push the fabric over the pin of the eyelet plate The fabric must fit snugly around the pin Remove the presser foot Place the presser foot lifter in the darning position Pull up the bobbin thread and hold it f...

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Page 130: ...Contents Changing the needle plate Changing the sewing lamp Cleaning and oiling Sewing problems and their solutions Page 138 Page 139 Page 138 Page 140 ...

Page 131: ...ot be oiled at any other points Clean and oil the sewing machine every 1 0 1 5 hours of operation Cleaning the display Wipe the display with a soft lint free dry cloth DO NOT use aggressive cleansers or solventsl 0 1 I ___ Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch Removal Cleaning and oiling Switch off the main switch Raise the presser bar lifter Position the needle plate changer lamp c...

Page 132: ...ulb half a rotation counter clock wise and remove the bulb Important The maximum wattage of the bulb is 5 watts Bulbs can be purchased from your PFAFF dealer order No 92 329 975 05 Insertion of the bulb Insert the bulb in the lamp changer Guide the bulb into the diagonal holder and turn it until the pins of the bulb engage Push the bulb upward into the holder as far as it will go and turn it half ...

Page 133: ... under side of fabric irrto bobbin tension spring Check bobbin r threadi ng path Rmthn eari nrachin e nnakirrg sure presser bar is raised to its highes t positio n I his ennsnr es that needle thread is secure ly in lii cad tension system Adjust bobbin thread tension as rreeded The machin e does trot feed Sewin g lint iras collect ed betwee n the feed dog teeth rows Remov e needle plate remov e lin...

Page 134: ...titching width Stitching length Presser foot lift Max presser foot height Needle system Package contents Sewing machine Carrying case Foot control Lead cord Accessories Instruction manual 408 x 290 x 1 87 mm 8 3 kg 120V 220 240V 75W 12V 5W max 950 stitches mm mm 80 stitches mm O 6mm 0 6mm 8mm 10 5mm 1 30 705 H 141 ...

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Page 136: ...titch 23 Direct selection key Button attaching program 24 Direct selection key Straight stitch 25 Direct selection key Elastic stitch with 2 perforations 26 Direct selection key Closed overlock stitch 27 Slide for lowering the feed dog 28 Base plate 29 Detachable work support 30 Presser foot holder with presser foot 31 Integrated dual feed IDF 32 Needle threader 33 Reverse sewing key 34 Threading ...

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Page 138: ...f Aktiengesellschaft Werk Karisruhe Durlach GriIznerstra1e 11 76227 Karlsruhe Printed in Germany Rohr Druck GmbH Mainzer Stra1e 1 05 67657 Kaiserslautern Subject to technical changes No 29 629 989 33 000 RD 5 99 engl ...

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