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Owner‘s manual creative 2170.
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine.
Congr atulations! Congratulations on your choice of your Pfaff creative 2170! As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired one of the most advanced and innovative sewing and embroidery machines in the world; it will enable you to transform all your creative ideas into reality with unprecedented ease.
1:4 T able of Content 1 INTRODUCTION 1:7-1:18 Stitch Chart 1:8-1:10 Decorative stitches cr eative 2170 1:11-1:13 Machine 1:14 Parts of the embr oidery unit 1:15 Parts of the embr oidery hoop 1:15 Stan.
1:5 4 DE CORA TIVE SEWING 4:1-4:28 General notes on decor ative sewing 4:2 Selecting decorative stitches 4:2 Alter the stitch settings 4:3 Sewing sequence 4:4-4:10 Create a sewing sequence 4:5 Arrange.
1:6 Multi-color embroidery 5:19 One color embroidery 5:20 Move the design within the hoop 5:20 Embroider 5:21 Enlarged representation 5:22 Positioning of designs in the embroidery hoop 5:22 Precise Po.
INTRODUCTION.
Introduction 1:8 Stitch Chart Utility stitches Stitch No . Description Application 1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Many needle positions for edge stitching and sewing in zippers. 2 Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as stitch trouser, under arm seams or decorative topstitching.
Introduction 1:9 Utility stitches Stitch No . Description Application 18 Quilting, appliqué or pinstitching For hand look quilt appliqué or pinstitching. 19 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.
Introduction 1:10 Utility stitches Stitch No . Description Application 49 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics. 50 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for jackets and for embellishing other garments. 51 Rounded buttonhole with pointed bartack Buttonholes for shirts, jackets and trousers.
Introduction 1:11 Decor ative stitches creative 2170 Utility stitches Scalloped edgings 30 33 36 39 42 45 31 34 37 40 43 46 32 35 38 41 44 67 70 73 76 79 82 85 88 68 71 74 77 80 83 86 69 72 75 78 81 84 87 For the stitches 30, 31 and 32, you fi nd a more detailed explanation in the Stitch overview on page 1:9.
Introduction 1:12 Decor ative stitches creative 2170 Leaves and Flowers 147 150 153 156 159 162 165 332 148 151 154 157 160 163 166 149 152 155 158 161 164 167 Decor ative stitches 1 168 171 174 177 1.
Introduction 1:13 Decor ative stitches creative 2170 MAXI stitches 231 236 241 246 251 256 232 237 242 247 252 257 233 238 243 248 253 258 234 239 244 249 254 259 235 240 245 250 255 260 Alphabets Scr.
Introduction 1:14 Machine overview Parts of the cr eative 2170 1 Top cover with stitch chart 2 Multi-color touch screen 3 Base plate 4 Slide for lowering the feed dogs 5 Connection for knee lift 6 Fee.
Introduction 1:15 P arts of the embroidery unit 44 Connection plug to the machine 45 Fastener for fi tting to the machine 46 Under arm guide 47 Release button for removing the embroidery unit 48 Pivo.
Introduction 1:16 Standard presser foot No. 0 A Order No.: 820 244-096 Standard accessories F ancy stitch foot with ID T No. 1 A (for IDT) Order No.: 820 254-096 F ancy stitch foot No. 2 A (not suitable for ID T) Order No.: 820 260-096 Maxi-stitch Embroidery foot No.
Introduction 1:17 Edge guide No. 3 Order No.: 820 251-096 1. Brush Order No.: 93-847-979-91 2. Extra spool pin 3. Seam ripper Order No.: 99-053-016-91 4. Bulb remover / Needle plate changer Order No.: 820 292-096 5. Bobbins 6. F elt pad 7. Spool caps 8.
Introduction 1:18 Embroidery hoops 1. creative HOOP 80 80x80mm, with adapter Order No: 820 476-096 2. ROUND HOOP 120x115 mm Order No: 93-039-343-44-000 3. Clips Order No: 412 65 18-03 4. Hoop Adapter Order No: 820 477-096 5. Embroidery template Order No: 412 86 21 01 6.
PREP ARA TIONS.
2:2 Prepar ations Oper ating Instructions V oltage 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.
2:3 Prepar ations Main switch When the main switch is switched on (switch function I) the sewing lightbulb lights up and the multi-color touch screen lights up. The sewing machine is now ready to function. "0" = OFF "I" = ON Thread cutter Pull the thread from the back to the front up over the thread cutter.
2:4 Prepar ations Carrying case Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the storage compartment of the carrying case. Lid Open the lid upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid.
2:5 Prepar ations Changing the presser foot Snap off the presser foot Switch off the main switch. Press the front part of the presser foot upwards and at the same time the rear part downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder.
2:6 Prepar ations The ID T (Integr ated Dual F eed) For sewing any fabric precisely Pfaff provides the ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time at the same stitch length.
2:7 Prepar ations Changing the needle Switch off the main switch. To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Loosen the needle screw and pull the needle out downwards. To insert: The fl at side A of the needle must face to the rear.
2:8 Prepar ations Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Choose a spool cap slightly larger in diameter than the spool. For example use the large spool cap for larger spools of thread, and the smallest cap with cone-type spools. Place the sewing thread on the spool pin.
2:9 Prepar ations 1. Winding from the second spool pin Swing the second spool pin up and lock. Place a spool of thread with an appropriate spool cap on the spool pin. 2. Winding from the thir d spool pin Insert the third spool pin in the hole provided.
2:10 Prepar ations Bobbin winding while embroidering The creative 2170 has a thread guide for bobbin winding while embroidering. The needle thread (red) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Pull the bobbin thread (blue) counter clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide.
2:11 Prepar ations Setting the bobbin winding speed You can select the speed in which the bobbin winding is wound when the machine is stopped. In the context menu (A), you will fi nd an icon called Winding speed. If you touch that icon, a pop-up will appear where you can choose if you want the winding speed to be Slow, Medium or High.
2:12 Prepar ations Inserting the bobbin and bobbin case Switch off the main switch. Open the bobbin door at the left side swinging it open towards the front. 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.
2:13 Prepar ations Correct top tension - How to get it This machine will automatically preset the tension for different types of stitches. Depending on what type of fabric and threads you are using, manual adjustments might be needed.
2:14 Prepar ations Threading the needle Raise the presser foot. Place the thread on the spool pin and fi t a spool cap of the right size. Using both hands, pull the thread into the thread guide (A) from front to back. Place the thread from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B).
2:15 Prepar ations Bobbin thread Raise the presser foot. Insert the bobbin case and place the thread to the left (see picture). Close the hook/bobbin door. Place the fabric under the presser foot and start to sew. The machine will pull the thread up by itself.
2:16 Prepar ations Presser foot lift The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lift. Electronic knee lift Your Pfaff creative 2170 is provided with an electronic knee lift for regulating the presser foot height. 1. Push the knee lift fully into the provided hole on the machine.
2:17 Prepar ations Gener al notes on how the Pfaff cr eative 2170 work s In your sewing machine there are two tools to help you while you are sewing; the creative Assistant and the Machine Assistant. Creative Assistant In your Pfaff creative 2170 there is a creative Assistant function (A) that gives you information on how to use the machine.
2:18 Prepar ations creative Data Manager The creative Data Manager organizes your Pfaff creative 2170’s stitches. Here you can organize stitches, stitch sequences, personal menus, and programs as the Patchwork program. You have access to the following functions: 1.
2:19 Prepar ations creative Data manager A. Machine memory icon: Use this function to access the stitches or the embroideries in the machine. B. Front card drive icon, card inserted: use this function to access the front card drive. C. Rear card drive icon, no card in the machine: Use this function to access the rear card drive.
2:20 Prepar ations How to update your machine Together with your Pfaff creative 2170 you received a special cable with USB connection on one end and a creative card on the other. Use this cable when updating your machine or when transferring data between your Pfaff creative 2170 and the 3D File Assistant on your computer.
2:21 Prepar ations Set your Pfaff cr eative 2170 in the update mode 1. Connect the cable to a port on your computer then insert the card in one of the card drives in your sewing machine. 2. Turn the machine on. 3. Touch the Main Menu. 4. Touch Context menu.
2:22 Prepar ations Create a folder to save in 4. Left mouse click on the arrow down symbol. Your hard drive is most often called Local Disk and is followed with a C: as the name of the drive. 5. Find your hard drive and left mouse click to open it. 6.
2:23 Prepar ations 10. The saving to the folder begins. The speed of your Internet connection will determine how long the download will take. 11. The fi le Update 2170 has now been downloaded. Left mouse click on the Open folder icon, to open the folder where the update fi le is stored.
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SEWING.
Sewing F unction Buttons A. Thread Snips Button B. Pattern start C. Sew Slow Button D. Needle Up/Down Button E. Bobbin Thread Monitor F. Reverse Sewing Button A. Thread Snips Button When pressing this button the machine automatically cuts the bobbin and needle thread.
Sewing 3:3 Sewing mode functions A. End to end mirroring B. Side to side mirroring C. Four directions sewing D. Single Stitch E. Immediate tie-off F. Tie-off program G. Tapering H. Balance I. Free-motion sewing J. Twin needle A. End to end Mirroring When pressing this button, you mirror the stitch end to end.
Sewing Sewing mode functions A. End to end mirroring B. Side to side mirroring C. Four directions sewing D. Single Stitch E. Immediate tie-off F. Tie-off program G. Tapering H. Balance I. Free-motion sewing J. Twin needle D. Single Stitch Stitches and stitch sequences can be sewn as single stitches.
Sewing 3:5 F. Tie-off program The icon for the Tie-off program includes four functions; Tie-off beginning, Tie-off end, Thread Snips and Presser foot lifter. When touching the icon a new window appears, making it possible for you to select the different functions.
Sewing H. Balance When touching this icon, a new window pops up, making it possible for you to balance your stitch. Start by sewing a seam on a piece of scrap fabric. When balancing your stitch, then change the seam on your sewing machine so that it looks like your sewing sample.
Sewing 3:7 A B C W elcome Screen A. Main menu B. Last stitch C. Information Main Menu When touching the main menu icon, you enter the main menu. In the main menu you will fi nd the different categories of stitches, reach the embroidery mode and the Data Manager.
Sewing B. Context menu The Context menu always refers speci fi cally to the menu you have selected. When on the Main menu these menus are active: 1. Select language: This icon allows you to change the language in the machine. 2. Audio signal: You can change button and message sound.
Sewing 3:9 8. Move hoop: You can use this function when you are sewing with the embroidery unit attached. In order to move the arm as far away from the sewing area as possible, touch the sew position icon. In order to move the embroidery arm so that you can remove the embroidery unit from the machine, touch the Park position icon.
Sewing C. Creative Assistant There is a Creative Assistant function in your sewing machine to help you. It can be called up anytime. The toolbar then changes color and the functions assigned to the icons change. If you touch the icon in the main menu, the Creative Assistant provides general information on operating the machine.
Sewing 3:11 How to select a stitch There are three different ways to select a stitch on your Pfaff creative 2170. Start by opening the Main menu. On the Main menu the stitches are divided into different categories. You can select a stitch by touching one of the categories, and then select the stitch by pressing the icon of the stitch.
Sewing Altering a decor ative stitch When selecting a decorative stitch you have an additional icon called the Pattern elongation (A). This function makes it possible for you to change the length of a pattern. Use the + and - icons to make the pattern longer without changing the density.
Sewing 3:13 Side to side End to end Needle positions On stitches 1, 2, 5, and 15 you can change needle position by touching the stitch width button (A). These four stitches have 19 different needle positions. Use the + icon to move the stitches to the right in 0.
Sewing Str aight stitch Stitch number 1 is the basic straight stitch in center needle position. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. Change the needle position of the straight stitch to sew in a zipper or topstitch along the edge of a collar.
Sewing 3:15 Buttonholes There are 12 buttonhole styles available in your Pfaff creative 2170. Each buttonhole is especially adapted for a particular use and fabric type.
Sewing How to sew a buttonhole Choose Buttonholes from the main menu and select the buttonhole of your choice. For this example we have chosen buttonhole no. 47. The most important settings are visible on the screen. There are three different ways of sewing a buttonhole: automatically, programmed or manually.
Sewing 3:17 Buttonhole with gimp thread Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads are more stable, durable and has a professional appearing. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread. 1. Insert the Sensormatic buttonhole guide. 2. Place the center of a length of gimp thread over the metal bar extending from the center back of the buttonhole foot.
Sewing 2. Attach the buttonhole foot and pull it backward as far as the second red mark. Before starting to sew, press the “needle down” button. 3. Sew the right side of the buttonhole. 4. After the machine sews the fi rst few stitches of the curved end pull the gimp thread down from the clamp with a straight pin.
Sewing 3:19 Sewing on buttons With stitch no. 59 you can easily sew on two and four-hole buttons. 1. Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. 2. Mark the button position on your fabric. Place the button on the marked fabric. 3. Turn the handwheel towards you and position the button so the needle enters the left hole in the button.
Sewing Darning To mend a small hole or tear, you can either do automatically by using the darning stitches on the machine or darn your tear manually using by doing Free-motion darning. Automatic darning The darning stitches no. 64 and no. 65 can be used for strengthening damaged areas of fabric.
Sewing 3:21 Overlock stitches For elastic, knits, woven and stretch fabrics, your creative 2170 provides a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation. These stitches can stretch and are more durable than standard stitches.
Sewing Blindhem stitch – No 30 The blindhem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. • Finish the edge of the hem. • Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side. • Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8" (1 cm of the fi nished edge extends beyond the fold.
Sewing 3:23 Bridging stitch - No 11 The bridging stitch creates a hemstitching effect. It is often used for connecting two fi nished fabric edges called bridging. • Finish the fabric edges and press the seam allowance to the wrong side. • Place the fabric under the presser foot with the edges approximately 1/8 inch (3mm) apart.
Sewing Rolled hem with foot No. 7 Use the rolled hem foot to fi nish the edges of blouses, scarves, or ruf fl es without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and durable edge fi nish. • Double-fold the fabric edge (about 1/8 inch / 2 mm per fold).
Sewing 3:25 F our sewing directions You can program the width and length of a rectangle to be sewn, and save these settings permanently. This is great for sewing on patches without having to turn the fabric. The Four directions sewing can be used on stitches no.
Sewing 3. Manual ending of a side seam To repeat a program several times, touch the Prog icon and the desired sewing direction before starting to sew. If you also touch the man icon (E), your Pfaff creative 2170 sews one side and then stops. The length of the sides are determined in the same way as described in section 1.
Sewing 3:27 Personal menu On your Pfaff creative 2170 you can have one or several Personal menus, where you can save your personal settings for the stitches and create a menu which contain the stitches you use the most. Create a personal menu by selecting Personal menu (A) in the main menu.
Sewing Demo You can program a demonstration of the machine into your Pfaff creative 2170 and replay it. Progr amming of a demo For programming a demo, go into the context menu and touch the Record demo icon. The screen will change to the welcoming screen, where you will start making your demo.
DE CORA TIVE SEWING.
Decor ative sewing 4:2 Gener al notes on decorative sewing To enhance your own home decorations or garments your Pfaff creative 2170 offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches. Create a greater variety of embellishments by combining different patterns, colors and sizes.
Decor ative sewing 4:3 Alter the stitch settings Increase or reduce the width of a stitch with the stitch width icons plus and minus (A). Alter the density of the decorative stitch by touching the stitch length icons plus and minus (B). You can elongate the pattern with the plus and minus buttons (C).
Decor ative sewing 4:4 Sewing sequence With your Pfaff creative 2170 you can combine various stitches and save them permanently in the Sewing sequence menu. You can combine various 9mm stitches and MAXI stitches from the machine, creative memory card or creative card and sew them as a continuous border.
Decor ative sewing 4:5 M Create a sewing sequence 1. Touch the sewing sequence icon on your Main menu. The sewing sequence window appears. 2. Touch the Mini main menu (D) to open a menu showing all the different stitches in the machine. Select the category you want a stitch from.
Decor ative sewing 4:6 Arr ange stitches within a sewing sequence To obtain wider borders, you can save connecting stitches in your sewing sequence. These connecting stitches make it possible to move stitches in various directions. This results in new shapes and large-area borders.
Decor ative sewing 4:7 Adjust an e xisting sewing sequence An existing sewing sequence can be adjusted. By selecting an individual stitch within a sequence or an entire sequence, you can do adjustments according to your wishes.
Decor ative sewing 4:8 Save a sewing sequence 1. Touch the Data Manager icon to save the sewing sequence. The window for opening, saving, closing or deleting the sewing sequence opens (A). 2. When you touch Save as, the menu for entering the name opens.
Decor ative sewing 4:9 The sewing sequence remains visible on the screen and can be sewn. If you touch ESC a query appears. If you con fi rm with OK you return to the Sequence menu. Close a sewing sequence without saving 1. If you touch the Data Manager icon and Close, you exit the menu without saving the sewing sequence.
Decor ative sewing 4:10 Open from the machine‘s memory Use the cursor arrows (A) to move the selection bar to the directory in which the sewing sequence is stored. Con fi rm the directory by touching OK, a list of names in that directory opens. Select the sewing sequence directly with the cursor arrows (A).
Decor ative sewing 4:11 Stitch Creator With Stitch Creator you can customize and create your own stitches. You can add, erase, move and combine the stitches directly on screen. Create a stitch pattern of individually designed stitches, or by using the 9 mm stitches, patterns and alphabets.
Decor ative sewing 4:12 N. This icon shows the stitch length of a selected stitch. You can change the stitch length for the selected stitch by touching the + or the - of the icon.
Decor ative sewing 4:13 Placing single stitches For each additional stitch you want to place, touch the con fi rm icon (E). T o move single stitches With your stylus or your fi nger you can work with your stitches directly on the work space by dragging and dropping a selected stitch point.
Decor ative sewing 4:14 Combining single parts of patterns With the Stitch Creator you can also edit and combine existing stitches. 1. Touch the Mini main menu (W) to open the main menu where you can call up stitches that you wish to add in your stitch pattern.
Decor ative sewing 4:15 Combining pattern components In the Stitch Creator you have 8 pattern components for creating new stitch patterns. 1. Touch the More Options icon to open a menu with 8 different pattern components. 2. Touch an icon (A) and the stitch will be positioned on the work space.
Decor ative sewing 4:16 Quilting P atchwork Patchwork and quilting are traditional hand craft techniques to make use of left-over fabric. Over the years it has developed into a creative hobby. Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. Today your creative ideas can be realized in a much shorter time with your Pfaff creative 2170.
Decor ative sewing 4:17 Create a new patchwork pr ogram 1. To create a new patchwork program, touch the ON icon to activate the function and press OK. The Patchwork program icon will change and will say prog pat (B). 2. You determine the length of the seam by test sewing and pressing the Reverse sewing button.
Decor ative sewing 4:18 Piecing the quilt top Cut out the pieces of fabric for your quilt top with a seam allowance of ¼” (6 mm). Snap on the optional ¼" quilting foot. Sew the pieces together following the design instructions to piece the quilt top.
Decor ative sewing 4:19 Free-Motion Stippling Free-Motion Stippling not only keeps the top, batting and backing together, but it also adds texture and interest to your quilt. • Set your Pfaff creative 2170 for stippling with a Straight Stitch (no. 1).
Decor ative sewing 4:20 T apering Tapering allows you to create stitches with an attractive 3-dimentional appearance, which are very easy to sew. Tapering increases or decreases the width of the stitch during sewing to create a symmetric or asymmetric tapers.
Decor ative sewing 4:21 Asymmetric taper , Stitch no. 22 To make an asymmetric taper chose a stitch that has a needle position to the right or left, for instance stitch no. 22. If you use the mirror function you can reverse the needle position. This stitch is most suitable for corners and border stipes.
Decor ative sewing 4:22 Nostalgia /Heirloom Wing Needle Sewing with a wing needle (a special needle with a wide, wing-like shaft) creates the look of hemstitching in woven natural fi ber fabrics by creating holes where the needle goes in and out of the fabric.
Decor ative sewing 4:23 T win needle Pintucks Twin needle Pintucks are created by placing a twin needle in your Pfaff creative 2170. Mark the fi rst line of stitching with a fade away or wash away fabric pen. Continue to mark lines or use one of the optional Pfaff Pintuck feet to easily guide your rows where needed.
Decor ative sewing 4:24 Free-Motion Sewing With Free-motion sewing you can create the most fantastic work. It is possible to sew just as you would draw with a pencil, using the various types of threads that are on the market today and your Pfaff creative 2170.
Decor ative sewing 4:25 Gathering with str aight stitch A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or three rows of gathering stitches. • Set your stitch length to 6.
Decor ative sewing 4:26 Alphabets You can write an entire sequence of words using the machine’s fonts and save it permanently in the machine’s memory. There are three different types of fonts in the machine; fi ve fonts that you use when sewing, two monograms (Maxi) that can be sewn as single stitches and two embroidery fonts.
Decor ative sewing 4:27 Editing a word sequence In order to process a single character or a word sequence, it must be previously selected. To select a single character, just move the red dash to the character using the cursor icons. The selected character is surrounded by a colored frame.
Decor ative sewing 4:28 Monogr am There are two monogram fonts available in the sewing machine (MAXI). These are sewn as single stitches. The feed dogs should be engaged. If you select one of the monogram stitches, a screen with the letter A appears automatically.
5:1 EMBROIDER Y.
Embroidery 5:2 The Embr oidery window A. Data manager icon B. Mini Main menu icon C. Zoom in icon D. Select stitches icon E. Zoom out icon F. Stitch information icon G. Basting in the hoop H. Move icon I. Automatic stitch building icon J. Delete icon K.
Embroidery 5:3 ’Save as’ icon: When you touch ”Save as”, the menu for input of the name is opened. You can give your program a name and select a directory in which to save it. When you open the menu, the machine’s memory is automatically selected.
Embroidery 5:4 A B C D E F G H J K I C. Zoom in icon Use the Zoom in icon to enlarge the representation in several steps. The machine zooms in towards the center. D. Select stitches icon In order to process a design, it must be marked. You can mark a design or an embroidery combination.
Embroidery 5:5 H. Move icon When touching the Move icon a new window opens, allowing you to process the design you have marked. If you touch the arrows (R), the design will move in small steps in the hoop. If you touch the Center design icon (S), the embroidery returns to the center of the hoop.
Embroidery 5:6 A B C D E F G H J K I J. Delete icon When touching the Delete icon you will delete the highlighted design/ design combination or letter/letter combination. K. More options icon When touching the More options icon a new window appears. L.
Embroidery 5:7 P. Mirror side to side icon With this function you can mirror a design side to side. The mirrored design appears on the screen for further processing. Q. Hoop selection icon With this function, you can select an embroidery hoop that is not yet attached to the machine.
Embroidery 5:8 Conte xt menu in embroidery When touching the Context menu icon (A) a new window appears. The Context menu changes whether you are sewing, embroidering, etc.
Embroidery 5:9 Information When touching the information icon you will get information about the embroideries on your screen (C). "Actual" indicates the last selected design. "Selected" indicates which designs are selected and "Num of entries" indicates how many designs you have on your screen.
Embroidery 5:10 Embroidery accessories With you creative 2170 you have been provided with accessories for embroidering. You will get an embroidery unit, four clips, 3 hoops (225x140, 120x115 and 80x80 with hoop adapter), a 300 card and booklet, a template, a quick embroidery packet, embroidery threads and an embroidery foot.
Embroidery 5:11 Lowering the feed dogs The feed dogs must be lowered for hoop embroidery. To lower the feed dogs move the slide (D) to the left. Note: Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dogs. The thread tension is automatically set and can be adjusted for specialty techniques.
Embroidery 5:12 Connecting the embroidery unit Embroidery unit sock et 1. The socket for the embroidery unit (A) is located at the back of the machine. Switch off the main switch. 2. Place the embroidery unit directly behind the machine and pull it into the socket.
Embroidery 5:13 Embroidery hoop There are three embroidery hoops supplied with your Pfaff creative 2170. One rectangular hoop with the embroidery surface (C) 225 x 140 mm, a round hoop for embroideries up to 120 x 115 mm and a square hoop 80x80 with a hoop adapter.
Embroidery 5:14 Get started to embroider 1. Attach the embroidery foot and thread the machine. 2. Attach the embroidery unit and lift the presser foot. Turn on your machine. 3. Touch the Main menu icon and touch the Embroidery icon. 4. Insert your 300 creative card.
Embroidery 5:15 E F Hooping the fabric For better embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric and hoop both the stabilizer and the fabric. The fabric and stabilizer must sit smooth and be securely hooped. Any distortion or slackness in the fabric will impair the fi nished quality of the embroidery.
Embroidery 5:16 Embroider single designs fr om a card Selecting a design Once in the embroidery mode, touch the Mini Main menu and select “Embroidery/Card”, to embroider a single design from either a creative card or from the machine. The Pfaff creative card 300 has several designs and alphabets and is supplied with your Pfaff creative 2170.
Embroidery 5:17 Selecting a design stored on a Pf aff creative card and changing the hoop: The contents of the creative card are opened. • Designs appear directly on the screen. • If designs on the card are arranged in different directories, these are shown as folders (A).
Embroidery 5:18 Color changing icon With the Color changing icon, view the colors of your embroidery and change the colors of your embroidery on screen. With this function, you open a window for processing the color segments further. Changing the color onscreen Touch the Color changing icon (A).
Embroidery 5:19 Multi-color embroidery When embroidering a design consisting of several colors, you can check the color order by touching the Color changing icon. The top fi eld shows the color order, from top to bottom. The selection arrow must be on the Color changing icon (C).
Embroidery 5:20 One color embroidery To embroider the complete design in one color, touch the Color changing icon and select M for monochrome (A) in the top fi eld. Touch OK, the window is closed. The design can now be embroidered. Note: You can stop your Pfaff creative 2170 at any time.
Embroidery 5:21 Embroider 1. Press the reverse button (or the foot control), the machine starts embroidering. Tie-off is performed at the start of the design.
Embroidery 5:22 Enlarged repr esentation If you go into the More Options and touch the Enlarged representation icon (A), an enlarged representation which covers the whole multi- color touch screen is opened. By touching the multi-color touch screen you close that view.
Embroidery 5:23 If you touch the Repositioning icon (I), the design or the combination which protrudes beyond the hoop returns into the hoop. With the Move design icon (F) a design which has been moved can be positioned at the center of the embroidery hoop.
Embroidery 5:24 W orking steps In the example below we want to connect two designs to each other (see picture). This is a design that is included in your creative 2170. 1. While the machine is turned off, attach the embroidery unit and the embroidery foot.
Embroidery 5:25 13. With the arrows on your screen or with your stylus, you can move your embroidery on the screen so that the needle is exactly above the connection point in your actual embroidered design in your hoop. 14. After having locked the position, the cross-hair icon (G) changes appearance.
Embroidery 5:26 Jumping over stitches Embroidering sever al colors With the Stitch information icon (A) you open a window for moving to a speci fi c stitch in a design or a combination of designs. Thus you can jump quickly to the beginning of a speci fi c area of a design and embroider only that part.
Embroidery 5:27 Embroider monograms and letters On the creative card 300, you can fi nd one single monogram and two embroidery alphabets, used to create combinations.
Embroidery 5:28 Create a wor d combination of embroidery alphabets 1. Touch Embroidery icon on your Main menu. 2. Touch the Mini Main menu and the Card/Machine icon (B). 3. To select an embroidery alphabet from the machine’s memory, touch the Machine icon (C).
Embroidery 5:29 Adjust an embroidery alphabet combination If you wish to adjust a letter or a combination of letters, it must be selected. 1. To select a letter, move the cursor to the desired letter using the Arrows (A). The selected letter is shown surrounded by a blue frame.
Embroidery 5:30 Changing a single char acter in the written sequence A single character which has been entered by mistake can be selected and changed. 1. To do this, select the character that you want to change with Arrow up icon (A) and touch the Automatic stitch building icon (D).
Embroidery 5:31 Arcing: embr oidery combinations Arcing of letters and patterns The arcing function allows you to embroider words, names and sentences with four different shapes directly on screen. You can also use this feature on all the 9mm and MAXI stitches.
Embroidery 5:32 W orking steps In the alphabet input menu you can select if a text should be embroidered along a certain path. 1. Touch the Arcing icon (A) after entering the letter sequence. A menu opens for changing the shape. The letter sequence is placed in the center of the hoop.
Embroidery 5:33 Automatic stitch building Small stitch patterns, such as 9 mm stitches or MAXI stitches from the sewing machine or embroidery designs created with the creative software or a creative card, can be combined to create borders with different corner shapes.
Embroidery 5:34 7. Touch the Move icon (C) and Move design icon (E) to move the fi rst stitch pattern edge to a position in the hoop. 8. Touch OK to close the window and save the settings. The Move design icon remains active if selected. 9. Touch the Insert icon (D) to double the stitch pattern edge.
Embroidery 5:35 Zoom In For easier positioning of the designs within a combination, you can use the zoom function to enlarge the designs on the screen. Touch the Zoom In icon (G) to zoom in the pictured designs in steps up to 800%. If you want to select a different design in the combination you can do that with the selection arrows.
Embroidery 5:36 The creative Data Manager The creative Data Manager organizes your Pfaff creative 2170‘s stitches/designs. Here you can work with stitches/designs, sewing sequences, embroidery combinations, personal menus and the patchwork program.
Embroidery 5:37 W orking with source and destination fi elds in the creative Data Manager The upper fi eld is used as source, the lower fi eld is used as destination. You can copy and move data from source to destination. 1. If the lower fi eld is the destination, the fi rst step must be done in the lower fi eld.
Embroidery 5:38 W orking with a fi eld in the creative Data Manager The following icons refer to the functions available in the creative Data Manager. Delete (B) Use this function to delete a selected stitch/design, sewing sequence or embroidery combination.
Embroidery 5:39 Memory information Touch the Memory information icon (B) to review properties of the data records contained in at directory or stitches/designs that you have selected. Data can only be selected in the upper fi eld (A). In the lower, fi eld the contents of the memory are displayed.
Embroidery 5:40 Using the Hoop adapter You need a Hoop adapter to be able to use the following hoops: • the creative cap hoop • the 80 x 80 mm square embroidery hoop You need to attach the hoop adapter to the embroidery unit for extension of the indicated hoops.
Embroidery 5:41 Prepar e a creative memory card for saving Before designs/combination/sequences can be saved on a creative memory card, it must be formatted. 1. To format a creative memory card, insert an empty, unformatted, card in a card drive. 2. A message then appears (A): (Unknown card type!) 3.
Embroidery 5:42 How to use the embroidery template An embroidery template comes with your 2170 which helps you to draw marking lines, to make it easier to position designs on the fabric. When you use the template you must ensure that the text Pfaff can be read at the top right, and the two grip depressions are situated on the left.
Embroidery 5:43 2. Once you have the drawn the embroidery design on the template, position the template on your fabric. Mark the hooping placement lines on the project with a fabric-marking pen. 3. Then, when hooping the fabric, match the marked line with the guide marks on the hoop.
Embroidery 5:44 Stabilizers Stabilizer is the key to quality embroideries. When embroidering, sewing decorative stitches, appliqué satin stitches or hemstitching, you should place a stabilizer underneath your fabric. There are different types of stabilizers.
Embroidery 5:45 Adhesive Stabilizer Adhesive stabilizers have a sticky side and are great for embroideries that are dif fi cult to hoop. Instead of hooping the fabric, you hoop the stabilizer with the paper side facing the top. Then lightly scratch the surface and remove the paper.
Embroidery 5:46 Threads The thickness of the thread is represented by a number: the lower the number, the thicker the thread. Most embroideries are designed for 40 wt thread. Rayon thread Rayon thread is a soft and durable thread with a shine and is often used when embroidering.
Embroidery 5:47 Appliqué embroidery All appliqué embroideries are marked with an A in Pfaff creative cards/cds design booklets. To embroider an appliqué design, place a stabilizer underneath the fabric and hoop all the layers. Start to embroider. A straight stitch outline is stitched around the appliqué design.
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BUIL T IN DESIGNS.
5:50 A - Color 1 L01A L01B Width: 238.8 mm 9,4 inch Height: 213,9 mm 8,4 inch Stitches: 2237 Estimated embroidery time Design L01 B - Color 1.
5:51 75%.
5:52 Width: 111,8 mm 4.4 inch Height: 145,5 mm 5,7 inch Stitches: 13690 Estimated embroidery time Design L02 Color 1 2 3 4 5.
5:53 Width: 72,9 mm 2,87 inch Height: 219,6 mm 8,7 inch Stitches: 9741 Estimated embroidery time Design L03 Color 1 2 3 4.
5:54 Width: 78,3 mm 3,1 inch Height: 221,1 mm 8,7 inch Stitches: 8781 Estimated embroidery time Design L04 ≠ ≠ Color 1 2 3 4 5 ≠ ≠.
5:55 Width: 135,4 mm 5,32 inch Height: 141,1 mm 5,55 inch Stitches: 4607 Estimated embroidery time Design L05 Color 1.
5:56 l l " " Color 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 l l " " l l " " Width: 122,3 mm 4,8 inch Height: 188,6 mm 7,4 inch Design L06 Stitches: 11575 Estimated embroidery time.
5:57 Width: 30,4 mm 1,2 inch Height: 173,1 mm 6,8 inch Stitches: 18285 Estimated embroidery time Design L07 Color 1 2 S S S S.
5:58 Width: 127,3 mm 5,0 inch Height: 127,3 mm 5,01 inch Stitches: 9062 Estimated embroidery time Design M01 Color 1 2 3 4.
5:59 Width: 127,0 mm 5,0 inch Height: 116,5 mm 4,6 inch Stitches: 8106 Estimated embroidery time Design M02 Color 1 2 3 4.
5:60 * Use 30 wt thread. Width: 115,7 mm 4,56 inch Height: 125,7 mm 4,96 inch Stitches: 10465 Estimated embroidery time Design M03 Color 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * * * * * * *.
5:61 Width: 107,0 mm 4,21 inch Height: 107,0 mm 4,21 inch Stitches: 1280 Estimated embroidery time Design M04 Color 1.
5:62 Width: 124,8 mm 4,92 inch Height: 124,2 mm 4,89 inch Stitches: 1961 Estimated embroidery time Design M05 Color 1.
5:63 u u Width: 63,4 mm 2,5 inch Height: 102,9 mm 4,05 inch Stitches: 7565 Estimated embroidery time Design M06 Color 1 2 3 4 u u.
5:64 Width: 108,4 mm 4,3 inch Height: 112,3 mm 4,4 inch Stitches: 14061 Estimated embroidery time Design M07 Color 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.
5:65 Width: 55,4 mm 2,2 inch Height: 37,0 mm 1,5 inch Stitches: 2722 Estimated embroidery time Design S01 Color 1 2 3 4.
5:66 Width: 28,9 mm 1,14 inch Height: 33,4 mm 1,30 inch Design S02 Stitches: 2191 Estimated embroidery time S S Color 1 2 3 Width: 75,9 mm 2,99 inch Height: 64,4 mm 2,52 inch Design S03 Stitches: 5917.
5:67 Width: 18,1 mm 0,71 inch Height: 29,5 mm 1,15 inch Design S04 Stitches: 1452 Estimated embroidery time S S Color 1 2 3 Width: 56,8 mm 2,24 inch Height: 67,8 mm 2,67 inch Design S05 Stitches: 5835.
5:68 Width: 30,2 mm 1,19 inch Height: 33,6 mm 1,32 inch Design S06 Stitches: 3174 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 Width: 21,2 mm 0,83 inch Height: 4,2 mm 0,16 inch Design S07 Stitches: 161 Estimat.
5:69 Color 1 Width: 52,4 mm 2,05 inch Height: 11,3 mm 0,43 inch Design S09 Stitches: 318 Estimated embroidery time Width: 41,7 mm 1,64 inch Height: 26,0 mm 1,02 inch Design S10 Stitches: 731 Estimated embroidery time Color 1 2 * * F or durable buttonholes, use regular sewing thread as top and bobbin thread.
5:70 1 2 3 Times New Roman Pouty 1. Height: 17 mm 0,66 inch Monograms 2. Height: 28 mm 1,10 inch 3. Height: 42 mm 1,65 inch.
MAINTENANCE.
Maintenance 6:2 Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch Removal • Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer (light bulb changer) as shown and press the needle plate up on the right, then on the left. It can now be easily removed.
Maintenance 6:3 Changing the light bulb Switch off the main switch • Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control plug from the machine. • Remove the accessory tray. The light bulb is located inside the sewing machine near the needle threader. Bulb remov al Push the light bulb changer up as far as it will go.
Maintenance 6:4 What to do if...? In this chapter you are suggested solutions if you have a problem with your creative 2170. For further information please contact your Pfaff dealer who will be pleased to help you.
Maintenance 6:5 Embroidery Problem/Cause Remedy The embroidery design is distorted Did you hoop the fabric strongly enough? The fabric must be tightly hooped, in such a way that no creases form.
Inde x 6:6 Inde x A Accessories embroidery accessories 5:10 standard accessories 1:16 Accessory tray 2:4 Alphabets 1:13, 4:26–4:27, 5:27–5:30 Animal stitches 1:12 Antique Embroidery stitches 1:12 .
Inde x 6:7 balancing the darning stitch 3:20 programmable Darning 3:20 with the elastic stitch 3:20 Data Manager 5:2, 5:9, 5:36–5:40 Decorative sewing 4:1–4:28 general notes 4:2 Decorative stitche.
Inde x 6:8 H Hemstitching 4:22 Hem stitches 1:11 Hoop 5:13 attach the hoop 5:13 remove the hoop 5:13 selection 5:7 Hooping the fabric 5:15 Hoop adapter 5:40 I IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) disengaging 2:.
Inde x 6:9 O OK 3:10 One color embroidery 5:20 Operating Instructions 2:2 Overlock stitches 3:21 closed overlock stitch 3:21 closed with edge thread 3:21 open overlock stitch 3:21 P Parts of the creat.
Inde x 6:10 Stitch building automatic 5:5, 5:33–5:34 Stitch Chart 1:8 Stitch Creator 4:11–4:15 Stitch information 5:4 Stitch length 3:11 Stitch settings alter the stitch settings 4:3 Stitch width .
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