User manual PFAFF CREATIVE VISION

creative Owner's manual TM This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER ­ To reduce the risk of electric shock: · A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. WARNING ­ To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to person: · · · Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children or infirm persons. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. Do not use bent needles. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. Switch the sewing machine off ("0") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Do not use outdoors. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding. This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words `DOUBLE INSULATION' or `DOUBLE INSULATED'. Congratulations! Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® creative visionTM. As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired one of the most advanced and comprehensive sewing and embroidery machines in the world; it will enable you to transform all your creative ideas into reality using the most highly tuned technology and features. Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner's manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized PFAFF® dealers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time. Your PFAFF® creative visionTM will definitely enable you to experience a totally new dimension of sewing and embroidery. Table of contents 1 Introduction Machine overview 1:7 1:8 USB ports .................................................................... 2:12 Connect machine to computer................................. 2:12 4DTM Embroidery Software ...................................... 2:13 How to update your machine.................................. 2:13 Buttons and icons ...................................................... 2:13 Front side ...................................................................... 1:8 Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9 Top parts ....................................................................... 1:9 Accessory tray .............................................................. 1:9 Parts of the embroidery unit .................................... 1:10 3 Included accessories Stitch overview Utility stitches ............................................................ 1:12 Decorative stitches .................................................... 1:16 Alphabets .................................................................... 1:20 1:10 1:12 PFAFF® HD screen 3:1 2 Task bar ........................................................................ 3:2 Common icons ............................................................. 3:3 Selection menu ............................................................. 3:4 Embroidery edit ........................................................... 3:5 Embroidery text editor ............................................... 3:6 Embroidery stitch-out ................................................. 3:6 Sequencing ................................................................... 3:7 Stitch Creator ............................................................... 3:7 Preparations 2:1 Settings menu Unpacking .................................................................... 2:2 Connect to the power supply .................................... 2:2 Pack away after sewing ............................................. 2:2 Custom LED lights ...................................................... 2:3 Free arm ........................................................................ 2:3 Thread cutter ................................................................ 2:3 Spool pins ..................................................................... 2:4 Threading the machine ............................................... 2:5 Bobbin winding ........................................................... 2:7 Inserting the bobbin .................................................... 2:8 IDT (Integrated dual feed) ......................................... 2:9 Electronic knee-lift....................................................... 2:9 Needles ....................................................................... 2:10 Changing the needle ................................................. 2:11 Lowering feed dogs................................................... 2:11 Changing the presser foot ........................................ 2:11 Machine settings .......................................................... 3:8 Sound settings ............................................................ 3:10 Screen and light settings ........................................... 3:11 3:8 Info menu Quick help 3:12 3:12 4 Sewing mode Sewing mode - overview Option bar 4:1 4:2 Select a stitch ................................................................ 4:3 Raise and lower the presser foot ............................... 4:3 Save options ................................................................. 4:4 Tie-off options .............................................................. 4:5 4:4 Speed control................................................................ 4:5 Sewing programs......................................................... 4:6 Balance .......................................................................... 4:7 Mirroring ...................................................................... 4:7 Zoom to all ................................................................... 4:7 7 Embroidery preparations 7:1 Stitch settings Sewing techniques Common sewing pop-ups 4:8 4:12 4:18 5 Sequencing Sequencing - overview Option bar 5:1 5:2 5:4 Embroidery unit overview ......................................... 7:2 Built-in designs ............................................................ 7:2 Embroidery hoop overview ....................................... 7:2 creative visionTM Embroidery collection................... 7:3 Connect the embroidery unit ..................................... 7:3 Remove the embroidery unit ..................................... 7:3 To hoop the fabric........................................................ 7:4 Slide on the hoop ......................................................... 7:4 Getting started embroidering .................................... 7:5 Create a sequence ........................................................ 5:3 Save options ................................................................. 5:4 Sequence commands ................................................... 5:4 Directional stitches ...................................................... 5:5 Horizontal preview ..................................................... 5:5 Sewing a sequence....................................................... 5:5 Important sequencing information ........................... 5:6 8 Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery edit - overview 8:1 8:2 Common sequencing pop-ups 5:6 6 Load a design ............................................................... 8:2 Load a font.................................................................... 8:3 Load a stitch ................................................................. 8:3 Zoom ............................................................................. 8:3 Select design(s)............................................................. 8:4 Adjustments ................................................................. 8:5 Touch functions ........................................................... 8:6 Save design ................................................................... 8:7 More options ................................................................ 8:8 Select hoop.................................................................... 8:9 Thread color edit ......................................................... 8:9 Shaping with Automatic stitch building ................ 8:10 Embroidery stitch editor .......................................... 8:13 Resize........................................................................... 8:16 Embroidery text editor ............................................. 8:18 Stitch Creator Stitch Creator - overview 6:1 6:2 Option bar 8:7 Touch functions ........................................................... 6:5 Save options ................................................................. 6:5 Important Stitch Creator information ...................... 6:6 Common Stitch Creator pop-ups 6:6 Common embroidery edit pop-ups 8:20 9 Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery stitch-out - overview 9:1 9:2 To enter embroidery stitch-out.................................. 9:2 Crosshair ....................................................................... 9:3 Color list........................................................................ 9:3 Embroidery information ............................................ 9:3 More options ................................................................ 9:4 Speed control................................................................ 9:5 Hoop position .............................................................. 9:5 Precise positioning ...................................................... 9:6 Option bar 9:4 Common embroidery stitch-out pop-ups 9:9 10 11 Files & Folders Files & Folders - overview 10:1 10:2 Browse Files & Folders ............................................. 10:3 Organize Files & Folders .......................................... 10:6 Common Files & Folders pop-ups 10:7 Maintenance Cleaning the machine Troubleshooting Index 11:1 11:2 11:3 11:5 Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be very difficult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain a lot of excess dye. If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing to avoid the discoloring. Introduction Machine overview 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 26 27 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 31 32 17 16 15 14 13 12 5 28 29 Introduction 30 Front side 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Lid with stitch categories Threading slots Thread cutter Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket Custom LED-lights Built-in needle threader Needle bar Needle thread guide Bobbin cover Needle plate Free arm Presser foot Presser foot bar and presser foot holder Needle screw Reverse Reverse indicator Action indicator Presser foot up and extra lift toggle Presser foot down and pivot toggle Start/stop Thread snips Immediate tie-off Stitch restart Needle up/down Speaker Button ruler Handwheel PFAFF® HD screen Built-in USB ports Stylus holder Main switch, connectors for power cord and foot control 32. Connection for knee-lift 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 1:8 Rear side 33. Handle 34. IDT 35. Embroidery unit connection socket 33 34 35 Top parts 36. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 37. Bobbin winder thread guide 38. Thread guide 39. Bobbin thread guides 40. Bobbin winder lever 41. Bobbin spindle 42. Bobbin thread cutter 43. Auxiliary spool pin 44. Spool caps 45. Spool pin 46. Thread tension 47. Take-up lever 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Introduction 47 46 45 44 43 Accessory tray The accessory trays feature special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles and other accessories. Store the accessories in the tray so they are easily accessible. 48. Space for accessories 49. Removable tray for presser feet 50. Removable bobbin holder 48 49 50 Accessory tray 48 50 Embroidery unit accessory tray 1:9 52 Parts of the embroidery unit (type BE15) 51. Embroidery unit release button 52. Level adjusting feet 53. Embroidery accesssory tray 54. Embroidery unit socket 55. Embroidery hoop connection assembly 56. Embroidery arm 51 52 56 55 54 53 57 58 59 60 Included accessories Accessories 57. Stylus 58. Thread net 59. Edge guide 60. Felt pad 61. USB Embroidery stick 62. Screwdriver 63. Seam ripper 64. Brush 65. Spool cap, large (attached on the machine upon delivery) 66. Spool cap, medium 67. Spool cap, small (attached on the machine upon delivery) 68. Multi-purpose tool 69. Bobbins 70. Hoop clips 71. Knee-lift 72. creativeTM Hoop Magic Included hoops 73. creativeTM 120 Square Hoop (120x120) 74. creativeTM Master Hoop (240x150) 75. creativeTM Deluxe Hoop (360x200) Included accessories not in picture · Foot control · Power cord · USB cord (P/N:412 62 59-04) · Needles · CDs with embroidery designs, communication software, etc. · creative visionTM Embroidery collection 73 75 61 62 63 64 Introduction 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 74 1:10 Presser feet Presser foot 0A Standard presser foot with IDT (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm. Fancy stitch foot with IDT This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed to flow smoothly over the stitches. Fancy stitch foot 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 to flow smoothly over the stitches. Blindhem foot with IDT 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. Zipper foot with IDT 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. Presser foot 1A Presser foot 2A Presser foot 3 Presser foot 4 Introduction Presser foot 5A Sensormatic buttonhole foot When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button size that has been entered into the machine. Presser foot 5M Manual buttonhole foot This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the markings on the foot to position the garment edge. The finger on the back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonhole. Embroidery/Sensormatic free-motion foot This foot is used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. This foot can also be used for darning. Rolled hem foot with IDT, 3mm This foot is used to sew narrow hems in light to medium weight fabric. Maxi-stitch foot This foot is used for side-motion stitches. Presser foot 6A Presser foot 7 Presser foot 8 Important: Make sure that the IDT is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5A, 5M, 6A and 8. 1:11 Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number 1.1.1 Name Straight stitch Description 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 stitch Reinforced 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. You determine the length of the stitch manually. 1.1.5 Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean finish, stretch sewing, lace insertion. 1.1.6 Zigzag stitch, right or left needle position Reinforce seams, clean finish, stretch sewing. 1.1.7 Z-zigzag stitch Applique, couching, eyelets. 1.1.8 Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching. Introduction 1.1.9 Three-step zigzag stitch Sewing 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 stitch Joining 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. 1.2.1 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1:12 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 Light knit fabric patching Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step, patch, hem. 1.2.8 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem. 1.2.9 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. Introduction 1.2.10 Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce. 1.2.11 Finished edge overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge. 1.2.12 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1.2.13 Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics. 1.2.14 Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics. 1.2.15 Open overlock blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics. 1.2.16 Closed overlock blindhem Create 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 tack Rounded buttonhole with lengthwise tack Buttonhole for garments. 1.3.4 Buttonhole for garments. 1:13 1.3.5 Rounded buttonhole with crosswise tack Eyelet buttonhole with pointed tack Eyelet buttonhole with lengthwise tack Buttonhole for garments. 1.3.6 Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole. 1.3.7 Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. 1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. 1.3.9 Decorative buttonhole with triangle tack Decorative 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. Introduction 1.3.13 Professional eyelet buttonhole Decorative eyelet buttonhole Decorative eyelet buttonhole Heirloom eyelet buttonhole Heirloom round buttonhole Heirloom round buttonhole with pointed tack Button sewing Professional tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. 1.3.14 Decorative buttonhole for jackets. 1.3.15 Decorative buttonhole for jackets. 1.3.16 Decorative heirloom buttonhole. 1.3.17 Decorative heirloom buttonhole. 1.3.18 Decorative heirloom buttonhole. 1.3.19 Sew on buttons or tacking. 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. 1:14 1.4.5 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. 1.4.6 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. 1.5.1 Programmable darning stitch Programmable reinforced darning stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric. 1.5.2 Reinforced 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 reinforce seams and pockets. Introduction 1.5.8 Decorative tack Automatically decorative topper for seams and pockets. 1.5.9 Decorative tack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets. 1:15 Decorative stitches 2.1 Quilt stitches - Handlook stitches 2.2 Quilt stitches - Antique quilt stitches 2.3 Quilt stitches - Stippling stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches - Crazy patch stitches Introduction 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.2 Needle art stitches - Hemstitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 1:16 3.3 Needle art stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.4 Needle art stitches - Smocking stitches 4.1 Decorative stitches - Scallop edges 4.2 Decorative stitches - Satin stitches Introduction 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and flowers 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and flowers 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 1:17 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.6 Decorative stitches - Bows and hearts 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches Introduction 4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 5.1 Maxi stitches - Scallop and satin stitches 1:18 5.2 Maxi stitches - Leaves and flowers 5.3 Maxi stitches - Art stitches 5.4 Maxi stitches - Fun stitches 5.5 Maxi stitches - Stippling stitches Introduction 5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram) 5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram) 6.1 Sewing techniques - Candlewicking 6.2 Sewing techniques - Pearl and edge stitches 1:19