Creative Pfaff 3 Manual

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Introduction
Presser feet
0A - Standard presser foot for IDT™V\VWHP 
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This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length 
longer than 1.0mm.
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This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is 
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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 designed 
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3 - Blindhem foot for IDT™V\VWHP
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.
4 - Zipper foot for IDT™V\VWHP
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 needle position to right or left to sew closer to 
zipper teeth.
5A - Sensormatic buttonhole foot
When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in the length that has been entered 
into the machine.
5M - Manual buttonhole foot
This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the markings on the foot to position 
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6A - (PEURLGHU\Sensormatic free-motion foot
This foot is used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. This foot can also be used for 
darning.
Important: Make sure that the IDT
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Stitch overview
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Stitch Stitch number Name Description
1.1.1 Straight stitchFor seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle 
positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1.
1.1.2Stretch triple straight 
stitchReinforced seam. Topstitching.
1.1.3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse with strong tie-off.
1.1.4 Basting stitchSingle stitch used for basting. Lower the feed dogs. Touch foot 
control to sew one stitch. Move fabric manually to desired position 
and touch foot control again to sew another stitch.
1.1.5 Zigzag stitch
1.1.6Zigzag stitch, right or 
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1.1.7 Z-zigzag stitch Applique, couching, eyelets.
1.1.8Stretch triple zigzag 
stitchElastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
1.1.9Three-step zigzag 
stitchSewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.
1.1.10 Elastic stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
1.1.11 Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.
1.1.12 Honeycomb stitchDecorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic 
thread in the bobbin.
1.1.13 Bridging stitchJoining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, 
hemstitching.
1.1.14Foundation elastic 
stitchJoining stitch for terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping 
the seams.
1.1.15 Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics.
1.1.16 Blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on woven fabrics.
1.1.17 Elastic blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics.
1.1.18 Stretch tricot stitch Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
1.2.1 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 
						

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1.2.2 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step.
1.2.3 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge.
1.2.4 Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
1.2.5 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
1.2.6 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
1.2.7 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.
1.2.8 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
1.2.9 Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce.
1.2.10 Finished edge overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
1.2.11 Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics.
1.2.12Open overlock 
blindhemCreate decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics.
1.2.13Closed overlock 
blindhemCreate decorative overlock blindhem for stretch fabrics.
1.3.1 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen.
1.3.2 Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for home décor.
1.3.3Rounded buttonhole 
with pointed tackButtonhole for garments.
1.3.4Rounded buttonhole 
with lengthwise tackButtonhole for garments.
1.3.5Eyelet buttonhole with 
pointed tackTailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole.
1.3.6Eyelet buttonhole with 
lengthwise tackTailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
1.3.7 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets.
1.3.8 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.
1.3.9 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 
						

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1.3.10Decorative eyelet 
buttonholeDecorative buttonhole for jackets.
1.3.11Heirloom round 
buttonhole with 
pointed tackDecorative heirloom buttonhole.
1.3.12 Bound buttonhole Foundation stitch for bound buttonhole.
1.3.13 Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking. Lower the feed dogs.
1.4.1 Decorative eyelet Decorative eyelet for heirloom sewing.
1.4.2Programmable darning 
stitchDarning  holes or damaged fabric.
1.4.3Programmable 
reinforced darning 
stitchReinforced darning holes or damaged fabric.
1.4.4 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
1.4.5 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
1.4.6 Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
1.4.7 Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets. 
						

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Introduction
Decorative stitches
2.1 Quilt stitches - 
Handlook stitches2.2 Quilt stitches - 
Antique quilt stitches2.3 Quilt stitches - 
Stippling stitches
3.1 Needle art stitches - 
Cross stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches - 
Crazy patch stitches
3.2 Needle art stitches - 
Hemstitches3.3 Needle art stitches -  
Antique hand embroidery stitches
2.4 Quilt stitches - 
Crazy patch stitches
3.3 Needle art stitches -  
Antique hand embroidery stitches
4.1 Decorative stitches - 
Satin and edge stitches 3.4 Needle art stitches - 
Smocking stitches4.1 Decorative stitches - 
Satin and edge stitches 
						

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4.2 Decorative stitches -  
Floral and ornamental stitches4.3 Decorative stitches -  
Art stitches
4.4 Decorative stitches - 
Fun stitches
5.1 Sewing techniques -  
Optional feet stitches5.2 Sewing techniques -  
Handlook quilt stitches4.2 Decorative stitches -  
Floral and ornamental stitches
4.3 Decorative stitches -  
Art stitches4.4 Decorative stitches - 
Fun stitches
Comic
Cyrillic OutlineScript
Alphabets 
						

							2Preparations 
						

							2:2Preparations
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Unpacking
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and lift off the machine carrying case.
2.  Remove all other packing material and the plastic bags.
3.  Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam underneath the free arm.
Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. The styrofoam is for packing 
purposes only and should be removed.
Note: Your creative
™ 3.0 sewing and embroidery machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room 
temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.
For the USA and Canada
This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one 
blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk 

polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does 


install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug 
in any way. 
Connecting the foot control cord

cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot 

going to use the machine. 
1.  Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot 
control over. Connect the cord to the socket 
inside the open space on the underside of the 
foot control as shown. 
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Preparations
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1.  Turn the main switch I/O to O (C).
2.  Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then 
from the machine (B).
3.  Unplug the foot control cord from the machine 
(A). Wind the foot control cord and place inside 
the open area on the underside of the foot 
control. 
4.  Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide 
the tray on to the machine around the free arm. 
5.  Place the foot control in the space above the free 
arm.
6.  Put on the hard cover. 
LED lights
Your machine has LED lights which distribute the 
light evenly over the sewing area and eliminates 
shadows. 
Free arm
To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. 
When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray 
locked to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it 
to the left.
Thread cutter
To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back 
to front as shown.  
						

							2:4Preparations
Small spool cap
Main spool pin in vertical position Large spool cap
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 adjustable and can be used both in a 
horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) 
and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). 
Use the horizontal position for normal threads and 
the vertical position for large spools or specialty 
threads.
Horizontal position
Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool 
pin. Make sure that the thread reels off the spool 
counter clock-wise and slide on a second spool cap. 
Note: Not all thread spools are manufactured in the same 
way. If you experience problems with the thread, turn it 
in the opposite way or use the vertical position.
Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread 
spool. For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool 
cap in front of the spool. For large thread spools, 
use a larger spool cap in front of the spool.
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between the spool cap and the thread spool. 
Vertical position
Raise the spool pin to the vertical position. Slide 
on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under 
the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread from 
reeling off too fast. 
Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool pin as 
that would prevent the spool from rotating.
Note: When the spool pin is used in the vertical position, 
the thread tension might need to be adjusted manually.
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The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a 
bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a 
second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool 
cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. 
Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in vertical 
position.