Pfaff hobby 1142 User Manual

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Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Standard accessories IV
Optional accessories V
Accessory tray V
Stitch table VI
1. Operate your hobby 1142
Carrying handle, carrying case 1:2
Connecting the foot control 1:2
Foot preassure dial 1:3
Dropping the feed dog 1:3
Presser foot lifter 1:4
Changing the presser foot 1:4
Removing and attaching
the foot holder 1:5
Changing the needle 1:5
Bobbin winding 1:6
Inserting the bobbin 1:8
Threading the machine 1:9
Needle threader 1:10
Threading for twin needle 1:11
Bringing up the bobbin thread 1:12
Stitch selection 1:13
Stitch length dial 1:13
Adjusting stretch stitch balance 1:14
Stitch width dial 1:14
Variable needle position 1:15
Reverse sewing 1:15
Balancing needle thread tension 1:16
2. Utility stitches and practical
sewing
Basic sewing 2:2
Free arm sewing 2:4
Seam guides on the needle plate 2:5
Turning a square corner 2:5
Explanation of the sewing chart 2:6
Straight stitch 2:7
Stretch triple straight stitch 2:8
Zigzag stitch 2:8
Tricot stitch (Triple zigzag stitch) 2:9
Honeycomb stitch 2:9
Open overlock stitch (Knit stitch) 2:10
Closed overlock stitch 2:10
Blindhem 2:11
Blindhem stitch (elastic) 2:11
Automatic buttonhole 2:12
Buttonhole with gimp thread 2:14
Manual buttonhole 2:14
Button sewing 2:15
Sewing on zippers 2:16
Sewing on patches 2:18
Darning with the elastic stitch 2:18
Repairing tears 2:18

Pfaff hobby 1142 Specifications

General

Buttonhole	1-step
Stitch Width	5 mm
Stitch Length	4 mm
Needle Positions	Variable
Free Arm	Yes
Needle Threader	No
Drop Feed	Yes
Type	Mechanical
Number of Stitches	23
Bobbin Type	Front loading
Presser Feet Included	Standard foot, Zipper foot, Buttonhole foot