Creative Pfaff 3 Manual

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Sewing mode
Sewing techniques 
These techniques may require some special presser 
feet and accessories.
Sewing in zippers
There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow 
the directions included with your pattern for best 
results.
For some types of zippers it is important to sew 
close to the teeth of the zipper. The zipper foot 4 
can be snapped to the presser foot bar on the left 
or right, depending on how you will insert your 
zipper. Then set the stitch position so that it enters 
close to...

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Three-step zigzag stitch
Stich number 1.1.9 can be used to overcast raw 
edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on 
the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side.
Stitch number 1.1.9 can also be used as an 
elastic stitch to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and 
sportswear.
Blindhem stitch
The blindhem stitch number 1.1.16 is used to 
make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home 
decorating. Use foot number 3 with IDT
™ system.
•  Finish the edge of the hem.
•  Fold and...

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Buttonholes
Buttonholes are found in category 1, subcategory 1.3 
in the selection menu. 
Note: Buttonholes up to 50mm can be sewn using 
the Sensormatic buttonhole foot 5A. Both sides of the 
Sensormatic buttonhole are sewn in the same direction 
for a more even result.
Buttonholes over 50mm are sewn manually in four steps 
with presser foot 5M.
The direction of the stitches being sewn will be 
indicated on the screen by an arrow next to the 
buttonhole.

then select your buttonhole. To...

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Manual buttonhole
To sew a manual buttonhole, use presser foot 
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buttonhole. Touch the reverse button. The machine 
sews the bartack and the second column. When the 
columns are aligned, press the reverse button to sew 
the second bartack.
Repeat a manual buttonhole
When you have adjusted your buttonhole, use the 
repeat buttonhole function to sew identical copies. 
As long as that icon is selected, the machine will 
repeat the buttonhole...

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Sew on a button
To sew on a button, remove the presser foot and 
select the sew on button stitch. Lower the feed dogs, 
see page 2:9.
Place the button under the presser foot holder. Use 
the mirror side to side icon to make sure the holes in 
the button are aligned with the swing of the needle 
and the width is appropriate for the actual button. 
If needed change the stitch width to align with the 
holes in the button with the stitch width control.
If needed, increase or decrease the...

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Quilting
A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of 
fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between.
To sew three layers together, you have a wide 
variety of stitches and techniques to choose from. 
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Attach the straight stitch needle plate (optional 
accessory, part number 4129643-04) when piecing 
your quilt. The smaller hole in the straight stitch 
needle plate supports the fabric closer to the 
needle and helps prevent the fabric...

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Handlook quilting
1.  Baste the completed quilt top to the batting and 
backing.
2.  Thread the needle with an invisible 
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matching rayon or cotton thread in the bobbin.
3.  Snap on the recommended foot shown in the 
sewing recommendations view.
4. Engage the IDT
™ system.
5.  Select one of the handlook quilt stitches 5.2.1-
5.2.11. These stitches are pre-set with a higher 
thread tension value to intentionally pull up 
bobbin thread and produce...

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Optional presser foot icon
Free-motion stippling
Free-motion stippling adds texture and interest to 
your quilt, while keeping the layers together. 
Free-motion stippling is done with the feed 
dogs lowered. You move the fabric manually to 
determine the stitch length.
1.  Set your sewing machine for free-motion 
sewing with a straight stitch. Attach the straight 
stitch needle plate. Activate stitch width safety 
in the Settings menu, see page 3:4. Lower the 
feed dogs, see page 2:9....

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Common sewing pop-ups
Bobbin thread low
When the bobbin thread is running low, a pop-up 
message appears giving you an indication that the 
bobbin needs to be changed soon. This gives you 
an opportunity to plan where to stop sewing and 
change the bobbin. If you want to continue sewing, 
touch the foot control without closing the pop-up. 
When the bobbin is replaced with a full one, touch 
OK in the pop-up.
Check needle thread
The machine stops automatically if the needle 
thread runs...