Creative Pfaff 3 Manual

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Threading the machine
Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the 
needle is in the up position. 
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Threading for twin needle
Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make 
sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is 
in the up position. 
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Bobbin winding
Winding from horizontal position
1.  Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin winder 
spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the 
original PFAFF
® bobbins approved for this model. 
2.  Place the thread spool on the spool pin in 
horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly 
against the spool.
3.  Place the thread into the thread guide (A) from 
front to back. Pull the thread counter-clockwise 
above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and 
then through the...

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Inserting the bobbin
1.  Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards 
you.
2.  Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the 
logotype facing up and the thread unreeling 
from the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then 
rotate counter-clockwise when you pull out the 
thread.
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Changing the presser foot
Remove presser foot
Press the presser foot downwards until it 
disengages from the presser foot holder. 
Attach presser foot
Line up the pins on the foot with the gap underneath 
the presser foot holder. Press upwards until the foot 
snaps into place.
You can also use the presser foot up/down buttons 
to raise or lower the presser foot holder. Place the 
presser foot under the presser foot holder, so that 
the pins of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder...

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Needles
The sewing machine needle plays an important 
role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. 
We recommend needles of system 130/705H. 
The needle package included with your machine 
contains needles of the most frequently used sizes.
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Universal needles have a slightly rounded point 
and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in 
a variety of fabric types and weights.
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Stretch needles have a special scarf to...

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Threads
There are many threads on the market today 
developed for different purposes.
All purpose sewing thread
All purpose sewing thread is made of synthetic, 
cotton or cotton covered polyester. This type of 
thread is used for sewing garments and projects.
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polyester, acrylic or metallic. These threads create a 
smooth glossy appearance for embroidery and other 
decorative stitching.
When embroidering, use embroidery bobbin thread...

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USB port
Your machine has a USB port to connect your USB 
embroidery stick.
Note: Make sure that the USB stick you use has the 
format FAT32.
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Delivered with your machine is an USB embroidery 
stick. Use the stick to store designs and embroidery 
fonts.
Connect to and remove from USB port
Insert the USB embroidery stick in the port. The 
USB plug can only be inserted one way – do not 
force it into the port!
To remove, carefully pull the USB embroidery stick 
out...

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How to XSGDWH\RXUPDFKLQH
Be sure to consult the web site at www.pfaff.com 
and/or your local authorized PFAFF® dealer for 
updates and upgrades for your machine and owners 
manual.
Updating instructions
•   Go to the PFAFF
® website at www.pfaff.com and 
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•   Download and unzip the update software to 
your USB embroidery stick.
•   Make sure that your machine is turned off. 
Connect the USB...