Pfaff expression 2038 Owner's manual

Pfaff
Brand
Pfaff
Model
expression 2038
Category
Sewing machines
Type
Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

expression
2038 - 2048
Owner’s manual
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.
• Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watt.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fi re,
electric shock, or injury to persons:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or
near children or infi rm person.
• 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 authorised
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 fi ngers 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 defl ect 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 the 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.
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3 Blindhem/Overlock Foot with IDT
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4 Zipper Foot with IDT
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5A Buttonhole Foot
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6 Darning Foot
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7 Rolled Hem Foot 3 mm with IDT
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9. Buttonhole Guide
820294-096
10. Spool cap
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11. Felt pad
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12. Bobbins
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15. Second spool pin
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17. Brush
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Presser feet (standard accessories)
For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer.
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2 -/+ button B (stitch length/pattern length
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3 -/+ button C (stitch density/balance
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4 Info button
5 Carrying handle
6 Handwheel
7 "M" button
8 Cursor buttons
9 Clear/pattern start button
10 Stitch selection wheel
11 Connection socket “lead cord”
12 Connection socket “foot control”
13 Master switch
Parts of the sewing machine (model 2048)
14 m+ button
15 Direct selection button “Alphabet”
16 Direct selection button “Alphabet”
17 Direct selection button “Linen buttonhole”
18 Direct selection button “Elastic blind hem
stitch”
19 Direct selection button “Zigzag stitch”
20 Direct selection button “Stretch triple
straight stitch”
21 Direct selection button “Blind hem stitch”
22 Direct selection button “Bridging stitch”
23 Direct selection button “Button attaching
program”
24 Direct selection button “Straight stitch”
25 Direct selection button “Elastic stitch”
26 Direct selection button “Closed overlock
stitch”
27 Slide for lowering the feed dog
28 Base plate
29 Removable accessory tray
30 Presser foot holder with presser foot
31 Integrated dual feed/IDT
32 Integrated needle threader
33 "Reverse sewing” button
34 Threading slots
35 Needle thread tension
36 “Tie-off” button
37 “Needle up/down” button
38 “Slow sewing” button
39 “Pattern mirror” button/ ”Lock” button
40 Take-up lever
41 Thread guide
42 Spool pin with spool cap
43 Hole for second spool pin
44 Lid with stitch program chart
45 Bobbin winder
46 Bobbin door
47 Free arm
48 Sewing bulb (max. 5 W)
49 Thread cutter
50 Thread take-up
51 Presser foot lifter
52 Needle holder with retaining (set) screw
53 Needle plate
54 Contrast control
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controls)
2 -/+ button B (stitch length/pattern length
controls)
3 -/+ button C (stitch density/balance
controls)
4 Info button
5 Carrying handle
6 Handwheel
7 "M" button
8 Cursor buttons
9 Clear/pattern start button
10 Stitch selection button
11 Connection socket “lead cord”
12 Connection socket “foot control”
13 Master switch
14 m+ button
16 Direct selection button “Alphabet”
17 Direct selection button “Linen buttonhole”
18 Direct selection button “Elastic blind hem
stitch”
19 Direct selection button “Zigzag stitch”
20 Direct selection button “Stretch triple
straight stitch”
21 Direct selection button “Blindhem stitch”
22 Direct selection button “Bridging stitch”
23 Direct selection button “Button attaching
program”
24 Direct selection button “Straight stitch”
25 Direct selection button “Elastic stitch”
26 Direct selection button “Closed overlock
stitch”
27 Slide for lowering the feed dog
28 Base plate
29 Removable accessory tray
30 Presser foot holder with presser foot
31 Integrated dual feed/IDT
32 Integrated needle threader
33 "Reverse sewing” button
34 Threading slots
35 Needle thread tension
36 “Tie-off” button
37 “Needle up/down” button
38 “Slow sewing” button
39 “Pattern mirror” button/ ”Lock” button
40 Take-up lever
41 Thread guide
42 Spool pin with spool cap
43 Hole for second spool pin
44 Lid with stitch program chart
45 Bobbin winder
46 Bobbin door
47 Free arm
48 Sewing bulb (max. 5 W)
49 Thread cutter
50 Thread take-up
51 Presser foot lifter
52 Needle holder with retaining (set) screw
53 Needle plate
54 Contrast control
Parts of the sewing machine (model 2038)
Modern, uncomplicated
Sewing by push-button control
Congratulations! You have purchased a high-
quality product that offers unique advantages.
It features the very latest in design and
technology, and this instruction book is just as
uncomplicated as your PFAFF® sewing machine.
It applies both to the 2048 model and to the 2038.
Should there be any difference in operation we
have pointed that out separately.
If you now take time enough to study the
instruction book, nothing can go wrong. After
all, this is the only way to learn all the things the
machine can do, and to make full use of them.
If you have any further questions, that is no
problem! Your PFAFF dealer will be at your
service with any help or advice you need.
So now you can get started! We wish you many
enjoyable hours of creating your fashion ideas.
1:2
Introduction
1. Introduction
Utility stitches (2048) 1:4
Utility stitches (2038) 1:6
Decorative stitches 1:8
2. Preparations
Carrying case 2:1
Lid with stitch chart 2:1
Electrical connection 2:2
Voltage switch 2:2
Removable accessory tray 2:3
Bobbin winding 2:4-5
Bobbin case 2:6-7
Threading the needle thread 2:8
Integrated needle threader 2:9
Drawing up the bobbin thread 2:10
Presser foot lifter 2:10
Thread cutter 2:10
Changing the presser feet 2:11
Winding a bobbin through
the needle 2:12
Changing needles 2:13
Threading twin needle 2:13
Integrated Dual Feed/IDT 2:14
Lowering feed dog 2:15
Altering stitches 2:16
3. Sewing
Adjusting the contrast
in the expression window 3:1
Stitch selection 3:1
Altering the stitch
width/needle position 3:2
Altering the pattern
width/stitch length 3:2-3
Bobbin thread monitor (model 2048) 3:3
Altering the pattern
length/stitch density 3:3
Balance 3:3
Info button/reverse sewing button 3:4
Sewing function buttons 3:5
“Lock” button 3:6
Twin needle 3:6
Formation of the stitches 3:7
Stitch sequences 3:8
Buttons for the stitch sequence 3:8
Opening an m-memory 3:8
Deleting from the stitch sequence 3:9
Inserting into the stitch sequence 3:9-10
Deleting a stitch sequence 3:10
Deleting all M-memories 3:10
Changing a pattern within a sequence 3:10
“Pattern start” function 3:11
Non-elastic/elastic stitches 3:11-12
Overlock stitches 3:13
Darning 3:14
Free Motion Sewing 3:14
Gathering 3:15
Bridging stitches 3:16
Cross hem stitches 3:16
Hemming 3:16
Shell edging 3:16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1:3
Introduction
General notes on buttonholes 3:17
Inserting the buttonhole guide 3:17
Attaching the buttonhole foot 3:17
Fully automatic buttonhole 3:18
Semi-automatic buttonhole/
manual fi nish 3:18
Manual buttonhole 3:19
Buttonholes with gimp thread 3:20
Sewing on buttons 3:21
Tips for a perfect buttonhole 3:21
4. Quilting
Piecing the quilt top 4:1
Stitch-in-the-Ditch 4:1
Antique Quilt Stitches 4:2
Tying the Quilt 4:2
Free Motion Stippling 4:2
Quilt Appliques 4:3
5. Decorative sewing/
Specialty techniques
General notes on decorative sewing 5:1
Altering pattern width/length for
combined borders 5:1
Free-motion embroidery 5:2
Automatic tapering 5:2-3
Cross-stitch 5:3
Hemstitching 5:4
6. Maintenance
Changing the needle plate 6:1
Cleaning 6:1
Changing the light bulb 6:1
Sewing problems
and their solutions 6:2-3
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Introduction
Utility stitches quilt expression™ 2048
Stitch No. Description Application Presser-
foot
1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 19 needle positions
available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers.
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2 Stretch triple straight
stitch
For reinforced seams such as trousers, under arm seams or decorative
topstitching. With 19 needle positions.
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3 Zigzag stitch, Center
needle position
For fi nishing seams on fabrics, applique, and inserting lace. 0A
4 Elastic stitch Strong stitch for seam fi nishes, sewing elastic, darning tears, and
patches.
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5 Blind hem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics 3
6 Elastic blind hem
stitch
For securing hems invisibly and fi nishing the edge on stretch fabrics. 3
7 Closed overlock stitch For hemming and overlapping stretch fabrics in one operation. The
closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.
3
8 Bridging stitch For bridging, decorative hemstitching and crazy quilting. 0A
9 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen. 5A
0 Button attaching
program
For two-hole or four-hole buttons. 2A
10 Basting stitch For basting project pieces together. 1A
11 Zigzag stitch Right/
Left needle position
For applique, couching over cords and creating eyelets. 1A
12 Lightning stretch stitch For joining light weight stretch fabrics and decorative embellishment. 1A
13 Decorative elastic
stitch
For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as leathers and
terry cloth.
0A
14 Stretch triple Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching.zigzag stitch 1A
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Introduction
Utility stitches quilt expression 2048
Stitch No. Description Application Presser-
foot
15 Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. 3
16 Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem fi nishing on
stretch fabric, for decorative elastic application and sewing
with elastic thread in the bobbin.
0A
17 Cross hem stitch Provides a highly elastic decorative seam for hems on
sportswear and casual wear.
0A
18 Closed overlock For joining and overcasting woven fabric and easily fraying
fabrics in one operation. The overcast edge thread prevents the
fabric edges from fraying
3
19 Pullover stitch Join and overcast open knit fabrics and jersey. 3
20 Light-knit fabric patching
stitch
For sewing and patching light knit wear (undergarments etc.) 3
21 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhol for jackets and for embellishing other
garnments.
5A
22 Rounded buttonhole with
lengthwise bartack
Buttonhole for shirts, jackets and trousers. 5A
23 Eyelet buttonhole Proffessional tailor´s buttonhole for denim jackets and
trousers.
5A
24 Rounded buttonhole Use for ligthweight garments or jackets. 5A
25 Eyelet Create eyelets for garments and home textiles. Also great for
decorating nostalgia projects.
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26 Bartack For applying belt loops and reinforcing pockets. 0A
27 Denim bartack Decorative bartack for trousers and skirt pockets. 0A
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Introduction
Utility stitches expression 2038
Stitch No. Description Application Presser-
foot
1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 19 needle positions
available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers.
0A
2 Stretch triple straight
stitch
For reinforced seams such as trousers, under arm seams or
decorative topstitching. With 19 needle positions.
1A
3 Zigzag stitch, Center
needle position
For fi nishing seams on fabrics, applique, and inserting lace. 0A
4 Elastic stitch Strong stitch for seam fi nishes, sewing elastic, darning tears, and
patches.
0A
5 Blind hem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics 3
6 Elastic blind hem stitch For securing hems invisibly and fi nishing the edge on stretch
fabrics.
3
7 Closed overlock stitch
For hemming and overlapping stretch fabrics in one operation
. The
closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.
3
8 Bridging stitch For bridging, decorative hemstitching and crazy quilting. 0A
9 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen. 5A
0 Button attaching program For two-hole or four-hole buttons. 2A
10 Basting stitch For basting project pieces together. 1A
11 Zigzag stitch Right/Left
needle position
For applique, couching over cords and creating eyelets. 1A
12 Lightning stretch stitch For joining light weight stretch fabrics and decorative
embellishment
1A
13 Decorative elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as leathers and
terry cloth.
0A
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Introduction
Utility stitches expression 2038
Stitch No. Description Application Presser-
foot
14 Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching. 1A
15 Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. 3
16 Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem fi nishing on
stretch fabric, for decorative elastic application and sewing
with elastic thread in the bobbin.
0A
17 Cross hem stitch Provides a highly elastic decorative seam for hems on
sportswear and casual wear.
0A
18 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting woven fabric and easily fraying
fabrics in one operation. The overcast edge thread prevents the
fabric edges from fraying.
3
19 Pullover stitch Join and overcast open knit fabrics and jersey. 3
20 Light-knit fabric patching
stitch
For sewing and patching light knit wear (undergarments etc.) 3
21 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhol for jackets and for embellishing other
garnments.
5A
22 Eyelet buttonhole Proffessional tailor´s buttonhole for denim jackets and
trousers.
5A
23 Rounded buttonhole Use for ligthweight garments or jackets. 5A
24 Bartack For applying belt loops and reinforcing pockets. 0A
25 Denim bartack Decorative bartack for trousers and skirt pockets. 0A
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A-Z, 0-9
Introduction
Decorative stitches expression 2048
Antique Quilt stitches 2048
Quilt stitches 2048Darning stitch 2048 Alphabet 2048
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Introduction
Decorative stitches expression 2038
Alphabet 2038Quilt stitches 2038
2:1
Preparations
Carrying case
Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction
book into the compartment of the carrying case.
Lid
Open the folding lid (44) upwards.
The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid.
2. Preparations
2:2
220 V... 240 V
120 V
Preparations
Operating Instructions
Electrical connection
Connect the lead cord between the socket (11) of the sewing
machine and the wall outlet.
For the USA and Canada
This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug
is intended to fi t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT modify the plug in any way!
Connecting the foot control
Connect the plug of the foot control to the connection socket
(12) of the sewing machine.
The sewing speed is controlled by pressing the foot control.
The foot control type AT 0070 has to be used for this sewing
machine.
Main switch
When the main switch (13) is switched on (switch function I)
the sewing lamp lights up and program No. 1 is indicated in the
expression window.
The sewing machine is now ready to function.
"0" = OFF
"I" = ON
Voltage Switch
220 - 240V / 120V
The sewing machine is set to the voltage 220 - 240V. To change
the voltage to 120V (US/Canada), you must set the voltage
switch on the underside of the machine to 120 V.
If you are unsure of the correct voltage for your country, please
check with your authorized sewing machine dealer or local
electrical authorities before plugging in your machine.
2:3
Preparations
Accessory tray
Open the accessory tray by placing your left index fi nger on the
ridged area on the left of the lid and open the lid upwards and
towards you.
Arranging the accessories
The standard accessories are marked with numbers. Arrange
the parts in the respective compartments of the accessory tray.
Removing the accessory tray (free arm)
In order to sew using the free arm, swing the accessory tray
to the left and lift it upwards out of the hole. When replacing
the tray, make sure it is fl ush with the free arm of the sewing
machine.
Note: 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 diffi cult or impossible to remove.
Fleece and denim fabric in 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/embroidering to avoid
the discoloring.
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Preparations
Preparing the machine for bobbin winding
Place an empty bobbin so that the pin of the bobbin winder
snaps into the slot of the bobbin. The Pfaff logo is facing up.
Push the bobbin to the right.
Note: The bobbin can only be wound if it is moved fully to the right.
Winding the bobbin from the spool pin
Place the sewing thread on the spool pin. To obtain free
movement of the thread and hold the thread spool fi rmly, fi t a
spool cap of the right size for the thread spool.
Threading
Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counter
clockwise around the pre-tension device B. Make sure the
thread is pulled securely inside the pre-tension device for
correct thread tension. Pull the thread under the thread guide
C (from back to front). Wind the thread tail around the bobbin
several times in a clockwise direction.
Switch on the main switch
Hold the end of the thread fi rmly and press the foot control. As
soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped
automatically. Push the bobbin to the left, cut the thread and
remove bobbin from the winder.
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Pfaff expression 2038 Owner's manual

Pfaff
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Pfaff
Model
expression 2038
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