Creative Pfaff 4 Manual

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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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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.
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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.
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When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button 
size that has been entered into the machine.
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This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the markings on the foot to position 
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This foot is used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. This foot can also be used for 
darning.
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This foot is always recommended for embroidery. It is also used for free-motion sewing, 
quilting and embroidering on especially thick or spongy fabric. When using the Dynamic 
spring foot for free-motion, select Dynamic spring foot free-motion setting in the Free-
motion options window in sewing mode.
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This foot is perfect for piecing and patchwork, especially when used in conjunction  
with the straight stitch needle plate. The distance from the needle to the outer edge of  
the right toe is 1/4” (6mm).  The distance from the needle to the inner edge of the  
right toe is 1/8” (3mm). 
8 - Maxi-stitch foot
This foot is used for side-motion stitches.
Important: Make sure that the IDT™ system is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5A, 5M, 6A, 6D and 8. 
						

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Stitch overview
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1.1.1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle 
positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1.
1.1.2 Stretch triple straight 
stitchReinforced seam. Topstitching.
1.1.3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse with strong tie-off.
1.1.4 Basting stitch Single stitch used for basting. 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
1.1.6 Zigzag stitch, right or 
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1.1.7 Z-zigzag stitch Applique, couching, eyelets.
1.1.8 Stretch triple zigzag 
stitchElastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
1.1.9 Three-step zigzag 
stitchSewing elastic, darning, patching.
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 stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic 
thread in the bobbin.
1.1.13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, 
hemstitching.
1.1.14 Foundation elastic 
stitchJoining stitch for undergarments, 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. 
						

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1.2.1 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
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.
1.2.12 Open overlock 
blindhemCreate decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics.
1.2.13 Closed 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 pillowcases.
1.3.3 Rounded buttonhole 
with pointed tackButtonhole for garments.
1.3.4 Rounded buttonhole 
with lengthwise tackButtonhole for garments.
1.3.5 Rounded buttonhole 
with crosswise tackButtonhole for garments.
1.3.6 Eyelet buttonhole with 
pointed tackTailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole.
1.3.7 Eyelet buttonhole with 
lengthwise tackTailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. 
						

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1.3.9 Decorative buttonhole 
with triangle tackDecorative buttonhole.
1.3.10 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.
1.3.11 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.
1.3.12 Decorative buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.
1.3.13 Professional eyelet 
buttonholeProfessional tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
1.3.14 Decorative eyelet 
buttonholeDecorative buttonhole for jackets.
1.3.15 Heirloom round 
buttonhole with 
pointed tackDecorative heirloom buttonhole.
1.3.16 Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking.
1.3.17 Bound buttonhole Foundation stitch for bound buttonhole.
1.4.1 Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
1.4.2 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
1.4.3 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
1.4.4 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
1.5.1 Programmable darning 
stitchDarning  holes or damaged fabric.
1.5.2 Programmable 
reinforced darning 
stitchReinforced darning  holes or damaged fabric.
1.5.3 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
1.5.4 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
1.5.5 Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
1.5.6 Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
1.5.7 Decorative tack Automatically decorative topper for seams and pockets. 
						

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2.4 Quilt stitches - 
Crazy patch 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
3.1 Needle art stitches - 
Cross stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches - 
Crazy patch stitches
Decorative stitches
3.2 Needle art stitches - 
Hemstitches3.3 Needle art stitches -  
Antique hand embroidery stitches 
						

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3.3 Needle art stitches -  
Antique hand embroidery stitches3.3 Needle art stitches -  
Antique hand embroidery stitches3.4 Needle art stitches - 
Smocking stitches
4.1 Decorative stitches - 
Scallop edges4.2 Decorative stitches - 
Satin stitches
4.2 Decorative stitches - 
Satin stitches4.1 Decorative stitches - 
Scallop edges
4.3 Decorative stitches - 
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4.5 Decorative stitches - 
Ornamental stitches4.5 Decorative stitches - 
Ornamental stitches
4.6 Decorative stitches - 
Bows and hearts 4.3 Decorative stitches - 
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Art stitches4.4 Decorative stitches - 
Art stitches
4.4 Decorative stitches - 
Art stitches
4.5 Decorative stitches - 
Ornamental stitches4.6 Decorative stitches - 
Bows and hearts 
						

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4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.7 Decorative stitches - 
Fun stitches
5.1 Maxi stitches -  
Scallop and satin stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches - 
Fun stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches - 
Fun stitches
5.2 Maxi stitches - 
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Art stitches5.4 Maxi stitches - 
Fun stitches 
						

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5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram
6.1 Sewing techniques -  
Optional feet stitches
6.2 Sewing techniques -  
Handlook quilt stitches 5.5 Maxi stitches -  
Stippling stitches
5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram
6.1 Sewing techniques -  
Optional feet stitches6.1 Sewing techniques -  
Optional feet stitches 
						

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6.4 Sewing techniques - 
Stacking stitches6.5 Sewing techniques - 
Ribbon stitches 6.4 Sewing techniques -  
Stacking stitches6.4 Sewing techniques - 
Stacking stitches6.4 Sewing techniques - 
Stacking stitches 6.3 Sewing techniques -  
Four direction stitches