Pfaff Creative 2140 - Non-Stretch Seams; Straight Stitch; Programmable Seam Length for Straight Stitch; Topstitching;Gathering with the Straight Stitch

5-2
5. Sewing
Assistant
Non-stretch
seams
Straight
stitch
Stitch
1
is the
basic
straight
stitch
in center
needle
position.
The
stitch
length
can
be
increased
up to
6
mm
as
required.
Some
sewing
techniques
can be
accomplished
more
easily
by changing
the
needle
position,
such
as
topstitching a
collar
or sewing
in a
zipper.
Your
Pfaff
creative
2140
features
19
needle
positions,
which
can
be
adjusted
with
When
changing
the
needle
position
make
sure
that
the
needle
is
at the
highest
position.
Programmable
seam
length
for
straight
stitch
Stitch
1
Stitch
1 allows
you to
program
a set
seam
length
by
touching
after
you
have
touched
the
icon.
Place
the
fabrics
right
sides
together
under
the presser
foot.
Sew
the
first
seam.
When
you
have
sewn
the
desired
seam
length,
press
the
reverse
button.
The
machine
will
tie
of at
the
beginning
and
end
of the
seam.
You
can
repeat
the
programmed
seam
with
the
same
length
as
often
as
you
choose
(see
page
3-8
for
a
more
detailed
description).
Topstitching
Use
the
guide
marks
on
the needle
plate,
or the
edge
guide,
to
topstitch
varying
distances
from
the
fabric
edge.
The
guide
marks
are given
in
cm
and inches.
Slightly
loosen
set
screw
F
at
the
back
of
the presser
foot
holder.
Insert
the Edge
guide
into
hole
C
and
secure
it
with
set
screw
F.
Gathering
with
the
straight
stitch
Stitch
1,
stitch
length
6
mm
A
straight
stitch
can
be
used
for
gathered
effects.
Mark
the
first
gathering
line on
the
right
side
of
the
fabric.
Sew
along
this
line.
Leave
about
13 cm
(5’)
of thread
at
the
beginning
and
end of
the
seam.
To
achieve
even
gathers.
sew
one or
two
more
rows
of stitches
approximately
6
mm (1/4’)
apart.
Gather
the
fabric
by
pulling
the
bobbin
(bottom)
threads
to the
desired
fullness.
Distribute
the gathers
evenly
and
knot
the thread
ends
together
to
secure
the
gathers.
TIP:
It
is important
to use
a
strong
thread
in the
bobbin
when
gathering
to
avoid
thread
breakage
when
pulling
on
the
gathering
threads.
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