Pfaff 1183 - Page 5

Fine Tuning
Stitch length regulator
Change stitch length
• Press the button in, then
turn to set the stitch length
• Longer stitches are for
basting (temporarily
attaching pieces together)
Choose the right needle
Size
Fabric weight
Example
70
Thin
Voile,
fine synthetics and cottons
90
Normal
Velvets,
most cottons, linen
110
Thick
Leather, denim
• Make sure to have your foot away from the sewing
pedal while changing the needle
• Place the flat side of the shank towards the screw
Have the right thread tension
Only the tension of the top thread is
adapted
1. Normal tension
2. Top thread too loose
3. Top thread too tight
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