Pfaff Expression 2026 Owner's manual

expression

2026

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, À 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 inÀ 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 À 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 deÁ 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

Modern, uncomplicated

Sewing by push-button control

1:2

Introduction

1 Introduction

Accessories 1:4-1:5

Stitch table 1:6-1:8

2 Technical section

Parts of the sewing machine 2:2-2:3

Carrying case 2:4

Lid with stitch chart 2:4

Electrical connection 2:5

Voltage switch 2:5

Accessories 2:6

Removable accessory tray 2:7

Bobbin winding 2:7-2:9

Bobbin case 2:10-2:11

Needle/bobbin thread tension 2:10-2:12

Threading the needle thread 2:12

Integrated needle threader 2:13

Drawing up the bobbin thread 2:14

Presser foot lifter 2:14

Thread cutter 2:14

Changing the presser feet 2:15

Winding a bobbin through the needle 2:16

Changing needles 2:17

Threading twin needle 2:17

Integrated Dual Feed/IDT 2:18-2:19

Lowering feed dog 2:20

3 Sewing functions

Stitch selection 3:2

Altering pattern sizes 3:2

Altering the stitch

width/needle position 3:3

Altering the pattern

width/stitch length 3:3, 3:4

Altering the pattern

length/stitch density 3:4

Balance 3:5

Reverse sewing button 3:5

Pattern mirror button 3:6

“Lock” button 3:6

Twin needle 3:7

Formation of the stitches 3:8

4 Utility stitches

Sewing recommendations table 4:2

Zippers 4:3

Non-elastic/elastic stitches 4:3-4:8

Overlock stitches 4:9

Sewing on buttons 4:10

Darning/inserting patches 4:7-4:8, 4:11

Gathering 4:12

Bridging stitches 4:13

Hemming 4:14

Shell edging 4:15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1:3

Introduction

5 Buttonholes

General notes on buttonholes 5:2

Inserting the buttonhole guide 5:2

Inserting the buttonhole foot 5:2

Fully automatic buttonhole 5:3

Semi-automatic buttonhole/

manual À nish 5:3-5:4

Manual buttonhole 5:5

Buttonholes with gimp thread 5:6

Tips for a perfect buttonhole 5:7

6 Decorative sewing/

Specialty techniques

General notes on decorative sewing 6:2

Altering pattern width/length for

combined borders 6:2

Combined borders 6:3

Combined borders using twin needle 6:3

Free-motion monograms 6:4

Free-motion embroidery 6:5

Tapering with satin-stitch zigzag 6:6-6:7

Appliqué 6:8

Patchwork/QuiIting 6:9-6:10

Cross-stitch 6:11

Eyelet embroidery 6:12

Hemstitching 6:13

7 Maintenance

Changing the needle plate 7:2

Cleaning 7:2

Changing the sewing lamp 7:3

Sewing problems

and their solutions 7:4-7:5

Index 7:6-7:8

1:4

Introduction

Blindhem/Overlock

Foot with IDT

820256-096

Rolled Hem Foot with

IDT

3 mm

820249-096

Standard Presser Foot

with IDT

820250-096

Fancy Stitch Foot with

IDT

820253-096

Fancy Stitch Foot

820278-096

Zipper Foot with IDT

820248-096

Buttonhole Foot

820295-096

Darning Foot

820243-096

Presser feet (standard accessories)

For more information about accessories, please contact your

PFAFF dealer.

1:5

1

3

2

4

5

6

Introduction

Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer

820292-096

Edge Guide/Quilting Guide

820251-096

Buttonhole Guide

820294-096

Second spool holder 93-033 063-44/000

Seam ripper 99-053 016-91/000

Brush 93-847 979-91/000

1 Needle box

48-020 804-32/000

2 Felt pad

93-033 064-05/000

3 Bobbins

412 76 79-01

4-6 Spool cap

4. 93-035 050-44/000

5. 93-036 048-44/000

6. 93-036 049-44/000

1:6

234567890 11101

Introduction

Utility stitches expression 2026

Stitch No. Description Application Width up

to mm

1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching up to 6 mm. 13 needle positions

available for edgestitching or sewing in zippers.

-

2 Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as trousers, under arm seams or

decorative topstitching. With 13 needle positions.

-

3 Zigzag stitch, Center needle

position

For À nishing seams on fabrics, applique, and inserting lace. 6

4 Elastic stitch Strong stitch for seam À nishes, sewing elastic, darning tears,

and patches.

6

5 Blind hem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics 6

6 Elastic blind hem stitch For securing hems invisibly and À nishing the edge on stretch

fabrics.

6

7 Closed overlock stitch For hemming and overlapping stretch fabrics in one

operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from

fraying

6

8 Bridging stitch For bridging, decorative hemstitching and crazy quilting. 6

9 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen. 6

0 Button attaching program For two-hole or four-hole buttons. 6

10 Basting stitch For basting project pieces together. –

11 Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a handlook stitch. –

1:7

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2312 13 14

Introduction

Stitch No. Description Application Width up

to mm

12 Zigzag stitch - Right/Left

needle position

For applique, couching over cords and creating eyelets. 6

13 Lightning stretch stitch For joining light weight stretch fabrics and decorative

embellishment.

1

14 Decorative elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as

leathers and terry cloth.

6

15 Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. 6

16 Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem À nishing on

stretch fabric, for decorative elastic application and sewing

with elastic thread in the bobbin.

6

17 Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching. 6

18 Cross hem stitch Provides a highly elastic decorative seam for hems on

sportswear and casual wear.

6

19 Quilting, appliqué or

pinstitching

For handlook quilt applique or pinstitching. 6

20 Cross stitch Classic decorative stitch for garments, linen and kitchen

towels.

6

21 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

6

22 Hem stitching For ornamental hem stitching. Can be used with wing needle. 6

23 Hem stitching For ornamental hem stitching. Can be used with wing needle. 6

Utility stitches expression 2026

1:8

24 25 26 28 29 30 31

39

43

34

44 45

35 36 37

40

38

42

41

46

32 33

27

Introduction

Decorative stitches expression 2026

Technical section

2:2

Technical section

1 -/+ button A (stitch width/pattern

width controls)

2 -/+ button B (stitch length/pattern

length controls)

3 -/+ button C (stitch density/balance

controls)

4 Carrying handle

5 Handwheel

6 Direct selection buttons

7 Stitch selection button

8 Connection socket “lead cord”

9 Connection socket “foot control”

10 Master switch

11 Base plate

12 Removable accessory tray

13 Presser foot holder with presser foot

14 Integrated dual feed/IDT

15 Integrated needle threader

16 "Reverse sewing” button

17 Threading slots

18 Needle thread tension

19 Take-up lever

20 Presser foot lifter

21 Thread guide

22 Spool holder with spool cap

23 Hole for second spool holder

24 Lid with stitch chart

25 Bobbin winder

26 Bobbin door

27 Free arm

28 Sewing bulb (max. 5 W)

29 Thread cutter

30 “Pattern mirror” button/”Lock”

button

31 Thread take-up

32 Needle holder with retaining (set)

screw

33 Needle plate

Parts of the sewing machine

2:3

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

32

1

18

17

33

32

31

29

28

27

26

25

24

2322

21

19

20

30

Technical section

2:4

Technical section

The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid.

The appropriate presser foot to use for each stitch is also illustrated, e.g. Stitch No. 2, use presser foot No. 0.

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 (24) upwards.

2:5

220 V... 240 V

120 V

Technical section

Electrical connection

Connect the lead cord between the socket (8) 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 À t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the

plug does not À t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it

still does not À t, contact a qualiÀ 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

(9) 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 (10) 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.

2:6

Technical section

Accessory tray

Open the accessory tray by placing your left index À 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.

Accessories

(see also pages 1:4-1:5)

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 difÀ 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.

2:7

Technical section

Preparing the machine for bobbin winding

Place an empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin

winder snaps into the slot of the bobbin. The Pfaff logo is

facing up.

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 Á ush with the free arm of

the sewing machine.

Push the bobbin to the right.

Note: The bobbin can only be wound if it is moved fully to the

right

2:8

B

A

C

Technical section

Winding the bobbin from the spool pin

Place the sewing thread on the spool holder. To obtain free

movement of the thread and hold the thread spool À rmly, À 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

counterclockwise through the pre-tension device B. Pull the

thread under the thread guide C (from back to front). Wind

the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a

clockwise direction.

Turn on the machine

Hold the end of the thread À 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.

2:9

B

A

C

Technical section

Winding from the second spool holder

Insert the second spool holder in the hole provided.

Threading

Thread as shown on page 2:8.

Turn on the machine

Hold the end of the thread À rmly and press the foot control.

As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be

stopped automatically. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to

the left and remove bobbin from the winder.

2:10

Technical section

Thread tension

To obtain a perfect seam appearance and durability make

sure the needle and bobbin thread tensions are correctly

adjusted with regard to each other, i.e. the threads evenly

meet between the two fabric layers.

The following is valid for general sewing:

Bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric:

The needle thread tension is too tight or the bobbin thread

tension is too loose.

The thread tension must be corrected.

Top thread is visible on the underside of the fabric:

The needle thread tension is too loose or the bobbin thread

tension is too tight.

The thread tension must be corrected.

For decorative stitches and buttonholes the top thread

should be visible on the underside of the fabric.

Bobbin door

Switch off the main switch

Hold the bobbin door (26) at the left side and open it

towards the front

Taking out the bobbin case

Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out

of the machine. Release the latch and take the empty bobbin

out of the bobbin case.

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