Pfaff Sewing Machine, Instruction Book

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Page 2: ...resser foot holder when the presser foot lifter 42 is lowered Check that the presser foot has engaged properly by raising the presser foot lifter Electronic knee tift Your Pfaff creative 2144 is provided with an electronic knee lift for regulating the presser foot height 1 Push the knee lift fully into the provided hole 5 on the machine Note the flat side must face upwards 2 Adjust the rectangular...

Page 3: ...d spool holder up and lock Place a spool of thread with an appropriate spool cap on it Make sure that both threads are placed underneath the bobbin winder thread guide During threading in the left threading slot make sure that you pass one thread to the eft and one thread to the right sides of the tension disk B Continue threading in the usual manner making sure the threads do not become twisted t...

Page 4: ...the top feed Dual Feed Important for all work with the Dual Feed use the presser feet with center back cut out Raise the presser foot Press the top feed red downwards at the ribbing until it enga ges Disengaging the top feed Dual Feed Hold the top feed firmly at the ribbing with two fingers Push the top feed red fully downwards then pull it away from you and release the top feed slowly upward unti...

Page 5: ...rd into the holder as far as it will go and turn it half a rotation in a clockwise direction Take out the bulb remover from the light bulb 4 Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch Removing the needle plate Raise the presser foot and push the detachable work support to the left Position the needle plate changer bulb remover as shown in the figure and press the needle plate upward firs...

Page 6: ... feed The top feed must be disengaged for embroidery work Procedure Hold the dual feed firmly at the ribbing with two fingers Press the top feed red fully downwards then pull it away from you and release it slowly upward until it engages in normal position Removing the knee lifter The knee lifter is not needed for embroidery work and must be removed To remove the knee lifter just pull it out of th...

Page 7: ...attached but make sure that the accessory tray is not swung too far to the rear The angle of the accessory tray should not exceed 90 Otherwise the embroidery unit could be pushed out of its socket Inserting a card Insert a creative Card into the front or rear card drive in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go The release button springs out approximately 6mm 1 4 when the card is inserted...

Page 8: ...nting to the right Slide the hoop with the guide pins B into the metal guide until the snap in pin A engages behind the release lever H of the embroidery unit Remove the hoop To remove the hoop push down the release lever H of the embroidery unit and pull the hoop towards you and away Remove the embroidery unit Raise the embroidery arm in the area of the recessed grip and turn it to the left until...

Page 9: ...lf of the highest speed Needle up needle down If you press this button the needle automatically comes to stop in the lower position when you stop sewing You can simultaneously determine whether and how far the presser foot is raised when you take your foot off the foot control A window is opened for this purpose You can choose between 0 low 3 mm medium 6 mm and high Zr 9 mm When you press the foot...

Page 10: ...ain menu Creative Assistant The Creative Assistant can be accessed at any time The tool bar then changes color and the func tions of the icons change d J lh 1 j Closes the Creative Assistant Opens the Sewing and Embroidery Assistant Opens the Machine Assistant Your Pfaff creative 2144 has a Pop up Direct Help for individual sewing functions and icons If you touch the icon Pop up Direct Help provid...

Page 11: ...s to the straight stitch and your Ptaft creative 2144 is ready to sew if you have opened a stitch selection such as Aliabets and you are closing the selection by touching Alphabets icon is highlighted If you close the selection by touching Joining is highhghted This selection provides a list of 18 different stitch types that are suitable for joining stretch and non stretch fabrics The straight sti...

Page 12: ... the length of the stitch with the 7 cons Here the length is set to 6 mm This is the maximum value possible If the maximum value is selected the function is automatically shown as inactive the number indicating the value is red You can change the preset needle thread tension with the 1 icons If you have selected the maximum value the function is automatically shown as inactive If you exit the scre...

Page 13: ...nd are not selected They can be selected individually It you have selected the Tie off end icon the icons for the thread cutter and presser foot lifter are activated You can tell the machine to cut the threads and raise the presser foot by touching the icons The end of the seam will automatically tie off Ti tad ibr j Pest tad itier I j All options are selected in this window Thread caller Pre scar...

Page 14: ...th The seam will be tied off All subsequent seams will automatically sew the same length To adjust the length of the seam touch Touch the icon to increase the length of the seam The seam is increased in steps based on the set stitch length If the stitch length is set to 2 mm the programmed seam increases in 2 mm steps The stitch length itself will not change Touch the icon to reduce the length of ...

Page 15: ...e machine s memory is automatically selected the default directory FATCHWPK SE M1 PAT rrrr You can save the program in a different directory or on a card Saving in the machine Use the arrows to scroll to a different directory Touch to save the program to the selected directory and close the window Touch gram to close the window without saving your pro Saving on a creative momorj card To save the p...

Page 16: ...er the machine has been turned off and on again Touch touch to deactivate the function To exit the screen touch This takes you directly back to the main menu where you can select all stitches Touch to return to the previous menu Pop up Direct Help is available for the individual functions and symbols To use Pop up ect Help touch a brief instructional description Touch any icon for Close icon Twin ...

Page 17: ...create a four sewing direc tions program 1 Sewing in four directions without saving the program The function is active and your Pfaff creative 2144 is ready to sew 3 When the desired length is sewn press the reverse button or touch the next direction icon Your Pfaff creative 2144 completes the current stitch the needle is positioned in the outer corner of the rectangle Now the machine sews forward...

Page 18: ...foot control to con tinue with the next side 4 Manual ending of a saved rectangle Even if a rectangle has been programmed and the icon is visible on the screen you can decide the length of the sewn seams by touching The machine slows down at the end of the third and fourth seam End the seam by pressing the reverse button the machine completes the current stitch places the needle in the outer posit...

Page 19: ...for sewing borders They are sub divided into eight different categories for ease of selection jI Scallop edges for sewing decorative edges on table linen or clothing The various edgings can be combined You can alter the density of the stitch without changing the overall length This allows you to use speciality threads Stitches 67 88 see overview of stitches Satin stitches have a three dimensional ...

Page 20: ... These stitches can be combined to form borders Stitches 231 260 see overview of stitches Alphabets This menu provides a selection of the machine s various fonts Some font styles include upper and lower case letters numbers and symbols See page 4 11 Embroidery I card In this menu you can select or combine embroidery pat terns from a card or the machine s memory You can also personalize your design...

Page 21: ...time by touching the icon in the tool bar The menu then changes color and the functions assigned to the icons in the tool bar change r Touch this icon to close an nformation panel or exit the Pop up Direct Help Touch this icon to close the entire information C I mode Touch this icon to open the Sewing and Embroi dery Assistant Sewing Assistant This contains an entire encyclopedia of sewing It also...

Page 22: ...he following query appears in each information 4 the s inidoe viti ctooe and your sethnqs iti be sand it you begin pane ewing before touching the h icon alt changes wilt ased but the wnciow Always show this information Switch on again in the context menu Then confirm with Yes No I Touch to close the screen without exiting the Creative If you touch when a stitch is selected you are shown Assistant ...

Page 23: ...ll Touch to close the screen without exiting the Creative Assistant Touch I to close the Creative Assistant Instructions on using your Machine Assistant Your Machine Assistant contains comprehensive technical information together with many color diagrams on all me chanical functions such as threading bobbin winding etc Your Machine Assistant can be accessed at any time Touch to open the selection ...

Page 24: ... foot should be used Your Sewing Assistant is accessed with the icons at the lower edge of the screen Touch the page icons to scroll through multiple pages Touch to return to previous screens Touch to close the Machine Assistant Touch C I to close the Creative Assistant Totjch to select different fabrics Touch to access an encyclopedia of sewing tech niques such as inserting zippers sewing blindhe...

Page 25: ...onal stitch options will be displayed if you are in your Sewing Embroidery Assistant touch Embroidery The following screen appears Effhrodery A Pea_ ee nforrnor bo g I Your Embroidery Assistant is accessed with the icons at the lower edge of the screen Touch a list with fabrics appear Select your fabric to call up information about how to hoop your specific fabric with the proper stabilizer Touch ...

Page 26: ...n to close the menu Touch to confirm and close a window You can open several dialogue windows in succession in order to adjust various functions for example in the Audio signal menu Touch to confirm and close Your settings are saved Touch to close a window without settings being saved Exception When turning the opening screen on and off you close the context menu by touching I I I If you touch the...

Page 27: ...ne settings that you have previously changed such as the stitch settings or sewing functions to the default settings You can reactivate the nformation texts All texts are then shown automatically F You can select the speed at which the bobbin is wound when the machine is stopped You can choose between 3 different speeds low me dium and high If you touch the Show dialogue icon a window for se lecti...

Page 28: ...ng garments It could also be a stitch that you use so frequently you want it to ap pear directly when you turn on your Pfaff creative 2144 You can create several Personal Menus You do this by opening a section of the Creative Data Manager in which you can create a new Personal Menu or modify an existing one You can select one of your Personal Menus as your opening screen Select the Personal Menu o...

Page 29: ... changes Opens the machine s memory in order to select a previously created Personal Menu Modifying a Personal Menu Use the arrow cons to scroll through and select your Per sonal Menu in the Creative Data Managers directories The Personal Menu appears on the screen when the con is touched Save You can save your settings under an existing name The previously saved settings will be automatically rep...

Page 30: ...ur choice or program your settings in the darning or four sewing directions program and open the context menu and Copy to Personal Menu in the process ing screen If you have selected New you leave the menu as de scribed in Creating a Personal Menu See page 3 20 If you have selected Edit confirm your input and at the same time close the Personal Menu with With you interrupt the process Options for ...

Page 31: ...ff home page together with the latest program For the latest information about your Pfaft creative 2144 go to www pfatf com or contact your local Pfaff dealer Saving settings If you touch the Save settings icon all altered settings and functions will be saved Note If you have adjusted a program also that adjustment is saved Restore settings If you touch the Restore settings icon before you leave t...

Page 32: ...mation icon You get information about the number of designs Num of entries 3 and the number of selected designs Selected 2 Actual indicates the last selected design This infor mation can be selected only in the Embroidery combi nation and Stitch sequence menus nformaton for Sequence Combinations W ...

Page 33: ...th the contrast control dial 25 ti 40 tIh LJLtJ Stitch menu 12 Join Touch zigzag stitch No 3 Selecting the zigzag stitch Touch to enter the main menu Touch Joining 4 3 Joir 4 0 l 4 13 When you open the zigzag screen the most mportant settings are visible You can call up further functions with the con 4 3 JOin 40 1 Touch the icon again to close this ...

Page 34: ...e zigzag stitch is altered during sewing Your Pfaff creative 2144 allows you to select different effects or angles which are sewn automatically Zigzag stitch No 3 and Purl stitch No 10 in menu Join taper from the center needle position Touch icon The width of the zigzag starts at 0 mm and becomes wider until the previously selected stitch width is reached If you press the reverse key the width is ...

Page 35: ...wider as you sew The stitch width is reduced to 0 mm at an angle of The stitch width is reduced to 0 mm at an angle of 45 The stitch width is reduced to 0 mm at an angle of 60 Use the icon to reverse the needle position The corner is turned in the other direction Save your change by touching the window is then closed Touch the window is closed without any changes being saved Touch to return to the...

Page 36: ... the width of the stitch rtth the 1 icons Stitch length Alter the density of the decorative stitch with the cons The density is pre set to 035 mm Changing this setting affects the overall pattern length Pattern elongation You can elongate the pattern with the icons i Elongating the pattern does not charge the stitch density Thread tension Thread tension can be changed for speciality techniques You...

Page 37: ...be sewn toot and inserting the buttonhole sensormatic guide 3Litomatically 2 Set the length of the buttonhole while sewng Touch Sew the forward buttonhole seam then press the reverse button when you reach the correct buttonhole size The machine sews the bartack and the reverse buttonhole Touch Buttonholes ____ ___ Each buttonhole style is S 3 described in chapter 1 11 seam and automatically finish...

Page 38: ... sample buttonhole Use the icons to recreate your Screen when setting the length with sample on the multi color touch screen The buttonhole is then adjusted automatically according to the correction value By using the Sensormatic guide you will obtain uniform I looking buttonhole seams Touch to return to the selection menu for selecting a new stitch Touch to return to the main menu 17 trhcJ 4LL 03...

Page 39: ...the screen Touch to close the window and save your settings Touch to ciose the window without saving your ett ngs The button is sewn with the pre set number of sttches 3 For sewing nstructions see page 5 12 The first chapter of this manual is an overview chapter Here you can find ntormation about the parts of your Pfaff creative 2144 arid all shtches stored in it There is also an explanation about...

Page 40: ...d for darning holes It automatically sews over the damaged area lengthwise and crosswise 4 Dr rtck 90 300 20 The shorter the stitch length the denser the darning Use the icons to adjust the width of the darning area There are two possbilities to set the length of the darning area 1 Enter the length in mm of the area to be darned directly on the screen Use the 1 in ths con to set the length Here we...

Page 41: ...machine has a Pop up Direct Help feature for the individual sewing functions and icons To use it touch when in a stitch then touch the icon for which you require an explanation I Ofl 45 25 P ij Select EmhrnideryiDarning Quiiting Attach the darning foot page 5 15 and lower the feed dog page 2 12 When you press the foot control the darning foot automabcally engages in the darning position and you ca...

Page 42: ...out functron to see the mm sequence in its whole I If you touch a safety query appears CI If you confirm with you return to the main menu Touch to return to the main menu after a safety Select a font PFAFF CREATIVE 2I40 Touch capital or ower case letters numbers or symbols to enter the Jesred character For edtirg a sequence postion the curcor below the character using the icons You ran alter the f...

Page 43: ...aracters or the entire F word sequence It you move over a previously selected character or word sequence the selection is cancelled again Select the letter of your choice by touching the icons if you want to process other characters iust select them with the letter A above As you touch the icons the using the cursor icons letter above them changes as well as the monogram n the When you have finish...

Page 44: ... is stored on a Pfatf creative card Oimm i In this menu you can call up embroidery designs from a creative card or from the machine s buiItin memory The 2144 s builtIn stitches e g 9 mm MAXI stitches can only be called up in the embroidery combination The machine s memory may contain 1 The designs that have been saved in the machine from a creative card 2 Designs which have been created on a PC an...

Page 45: ...choice with or touch the screen Your Pfaff creative 2144 calibrates to sense the size of the hoop attached to the embroidery unit This might take a few I seconds After the calibration your Pfaff creative 2144 is ready to embroider If no hoop is attached your Pfaff creative 2144 selects the hoop size most sutabie for your design 1_Ii If you press the foot control the embroidery toot is lowered into...

Page 46: ...eld in this sample the 225x140 mm hoop is selected Save your change by touching closed the window is then jhe 80x80 hoop is available as an optional accessory from your Pfatf dealer Touch the window is closed without any changes being saved Note After the embroidering has started the cursor arrow must be reset to or M when changing the colors After the first stitch no additional changes can be mad...

Page 47: ... the hoop area the embroidery hoop If you touch the icon the design or the combination With the icon you open a window for moving the which protrudes beyond the hoop returns into the hoop designs or embroidery combinations within the hoop You can alter the size of the single designs rotate and move them on the multi colour touch screen Click and drag on If you touch the icon the command described ...

Page 48: ...esign s to sic 1 oined must be located in the emoroidery field of the attached hoop ri 0C Touch the multi color screen at the olace of the embroidery hoop wnere your design is to join the already embroidered design and the cross hair cursor and the hoop will move to that position Check the position on the hooped design by entering the needle into it lou can move tOe cross hair successively to othe...

Page 49: ...re needed and thread the first coior Press the foot control the presser foot s automatically lowered to the embroidery position ana your Pfaff creatve starts embroidering Tie off is performed at the start of the design A window with the following message appears If you wish to embroider without pressing the foot control please confirm now with OK After a few stitches re 1 ease the foot control and...

Page 50: ...icated in the con If the last color is selected this icon is not active With the icon you call up a cross hair cursor which indicates the current needle position With the icon you position the needle at the start of the current color In an embroidery combination see Embroidery combinations you reverse the hoop design by design with the icon If the first design is selected this icon is not active W...

Page 51: ...ion can be saved on a creative card creative memory card The monogram is found in the folder Framed and the embroidery alphabets are found in the folder Alphabets With the icon you move the hoop to the start of the Embroider a monogram that is stored on a card next color segment of a design The monograms are embroidered and can be adjusted in The color is indicated in the con the same way as descr...

Page 52: ... needle program is active when sewing maxi stitches you can use the twin needle for a decorative effect However you should only use a twin needle with a width of 1 6 mm or 1 8 mm even if a twin needle width up to 6 mm can be selected in the program Four sewing directions Two more stitches no 10 and 18 are now available for sewing in four directions H I 19 i_I In addition to the category Join the q...

Page 53: ...ve the material freely determining the stitch length by the amount you move the fabric By touching the icon you can select to which height the presser foot should raise automatically when the sewing machine stops for feeding the fabric further If the feed dogs are engaged the sewing machine sews with a 6 mm stitch length 6 mm is the longest stitch length of the creative 2144 it enables you to sew ...

Page 54: ... the tie oprogram after activating the program stitches You can add erase move and combine the stitches directly on screen Create a stitch pattern of individually turn on and or and close the window with designed stitches or by using the 9 mm stitches patterns and alphabets The length of the seam is also determined with the reverse Note When sewing a stitch pattern the feed dogs are sewing button ...

Page 55: ... cursor stitch by stitch through your stitch pattern You step stitch by stitch from the beginning to the end of the stitch pattern and backwards a The scroll bar between the activity arrows allows you to scroll faster through the stitch pattern stitch by stitch This icon deletes all selected stitches This icon opens a more option menu with pattern components to combine to get new stitch patterns T...

Page 56: ... fl position touch V to confirm the stitch The last stitch of the sequence is marked with blue and the last stitch point is marked with a red frame The dotted line the cursor line at the end of the last stitch shows where the following stitch will be added if the x coordinate of the last stitch is not the same as the first stitch This ensures that the fabric is fed evenly when you sew out your sti...

Page 57: ...our stitch pattern and sew it Only when this screen is open you can sew out your stitch pattern Touch to return to the Stitch Creator menu for further editing Touch to open the main menu where you can call up stitches that you wish to add in your stitch pattern Touch 9 mm decorative stiches on the menu Touch Satin stitches and choose stitch no 106 Lr 4 The whole stitch is automatically selected an...

Page 58: ...selection use the scroll bar between the arrows I Touch I to delete the stitches you have selected Now the last stitch of the heart is selected Touch or the scroll bar between the arrows to move forward to the tip of the heart without selecting any further stitches 4 L 44j4 Touch to activate the multi selection Touch or the scroll bar to select the next circle to be deleted 4 r I Ti nm 4 r 1 4 1J ...

Page 59: ...attern Touch 9mm decorative stitches Touch Leaves flowers and stitch N 147 Touch confirm the stitch and return to the workspace The stitch is positioned at the end of the selected stitch in your stitch pattern The whole inserted stitch is selected touch to deselect 1j 7 1 E 4 Touch to open the the sewing menu to see the whole stitch pattern Touch to return to the work space of the Stitch Creator ...

Page 60: ...e stitches to delete the stalk Touch 9 to delete the stalk 1 VI Touch and select the leaves with the or t 4 _ Touch to copy and paste the selected leaves The copied stitches are positioned at the end of the last stitch of the stitch pattern r1rc I Touch 0 to mirror the selected sticheS ...

Page 61: ...cting any further stitches ___I 1i _ v Touch and then to select the next circle Touch to delete the selected stitches 31 çf I_ 4 H____ 4 Touch to open the sewing menu to see the whole stitch pattern or for sewing Touch to return to the Stitch Creator I 4 Touch to open the sewing menu to see the whole stitch pattern or for sewing ...

Page 62: ...at the end of the first one you selected The second component is selected Touch to close the window Hint After selecting a pattern component its not possible to close the window with the esc icon If you want to undo an inserted component you close the pop pj 2 indow with and the delete the component with n F ii The window remains open and allows you to select further components 5 I 11 4 S L W1riiT...

Page 63: ...hes 3 Changing the whole pattern in the sewing menu h Touch to mirror the selected stitch In the sewing menu you can reduce or increase the width and length of the entire stitch pattern by using the H and cons Convert single stitches into triple stitches Touch to open the sewing menu I I I i1 iF 4 ...

Page 64: ...f selected stitches To view the whole stitch pattern in the sewing menu touch iIii r r rrr f 5 4 e It more than one stitch is selected you can change the position of the stitch pattern horizontally Touch the I on the icon to move the selected stitches of a stitch pattern horizontally ...

Page 65: ...ted __ A _ _ nrr __ I Touch and or to select the circle or the number of stitches you want to insert again 4t 4 Touch to copy and paste the selected stitchesThe stitches will be placed at the end of the last stitch To view the whole stitch pattern in the sewing menu touch 3 V U a kf ...

Page 66: ...n width and length To do this touch then icon With the icon a design which has been moved can be positioned at the center of the embroidery hoop The width of the stitch pattern or embroidery design can be adjusted with the 1 icons The length of the stitch pattern or embroidery design can be adjusted with the 1 icons If you confirm your input with the window will be closed and your settings are sav...

Page 67: ...ct the character which is to be changed with has been added and touch for opening the More functions ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ __ For ging the parameter stitch setting window touch v 4 the icon flmrrfl Hrrrrr FF riviTiui I In the selection menu Numbers the characters and I have been added icon to scroll backward or foard through Touch the the alphabet If you confirm your input with the window ...

Page 68: ...touch this icon Touch this icon to arrange the whole text diagonally top to bottom PChanging the general stitch settings A window opens for changing the letter spacing for changing the length and width of the S curve shape or for rotating the lettering These functions are independent of the selected path shape Moving the stitch pattern with your finger Touch the icon to position the selected stitc...

Page 69: ...e same shape again in this windokç the previously made adjustment is always cancelled I e the selected shape is not modified but is reset to the default settings The stitch pattern combination must be completely readjusted If the window is opened again and a shape is selected the previously made settings are cancelled I By touching the icon you can position the selected stitch patterns in the hoop...

Page 70: ...Touch the more functions icon and then to rotate the text vertically If you touch the icon you can position the selected stitch patterns in the hoop with your finger F Writing vertically up or down 4 4fl 1 i1 I I r Touch to arrange the text sequence top to bottom in a slanting downward direction The whole processing screen is active for rotating the text sequence Touch the letter sequence and rota...

Page 71: ...rotate the text combination 1800 the letters are written from bottom to top The work steps are the same for writing an S curve as for other types of shapes If you touch the icon you can position the selected stitch patterns in the hoop with your finger or stylus icon the parameter window opens Use the symbols to change the spacing between the characters and the length and shape of the S curve I 4 ...

Page 72: ...ext should be divided into several lines when embroidered Description of icons Touch this icon to start a new line Touch this icon to open the menu for selecting the type of path Touch this icon to left align the whole text F Touch this con to right align the whole text Touch this icon to center the whole text For changing the general stitch settings A window opens for changing the spacing between...

Page 73: ...mbroidered To create a new line touch After entering the letter sequence touch Touch to center the text Touch to open the parameter window r Touch the 1 symbols to change the spacing between the characters and the lines If you confirm with the window will be closed and the settings are saved With the window will be closed and the process is cancelled If you confirm your input with the menu is clos...

Page 74: ...e programs and functions of the embroidery combination can also be used with this function Description of icons Use this con to change the general stitch settings Use the symbols to set how many times a stitch pattern is to be repeated Working Steps There are different ways of using this program to create your own border designs One possibility is described below using a 9 mm decorative stitch I 3...

Page 75: ...edge Use your finger or the stylus to place it in the desired position within the hoop I j I lrl 1 It w t tw 4 Touch the icon and i to move the first stitch pattern edge to a position in the hoop Touch to close the window and save the settings The function remains active if selected With 1 you close also the multifunction window Touch to add one more stitch pattern edge R The number of stitch patt...

Page 76: ... third stitch pattern edge to the next position in the hoop m 4 ii Touch to enlarge the picture The function remains active if selected Touch to close the window and save your settings Touch to close also the multifunction window A Touch F to duplicate the 4th stitch pattern edge d to move the 4th stitch pattern edge to Touch an the next position in the embroidery hoop Touch to close all open wind...

Page 77: ...e repeat the work steps above It you touch paste a version of the Data Manager opens For fine adjustment of the single stitch pattern edges these can be selected individually and changed again with the and icons J Inserting a saved stitch pattern or embroidery combination U fr 4flr I Ii_1 With the icon you can insert a previously saved embroidery combination from the sewing machine or a creative c...

Page 78: ...ns as one file This means that you don t have to put in your creative cards in the machine again when you open the file for embroidering kI I With the you select the stitch sequenceS or embroidery combination to be inserted If you touch the icon the stitch sequence or the stitch combination will be pasted and added to your design r t f a r r iI t J P i JI fU TI I r r r r I L i By touching the U ic...

Page 79: ...the work space If you touch the Grid on icon in the Context menu the grid is displayed and the icon is shown as actively selected Moving the hoop This function allows you to move the embroidery hoop to a specific position of the embroidery unit If you touch Park position the embroidery unit moves to the optimal position for turning the emboidery arm for easier removal of the embroidery unit If you...

Page 80: ...ed position Note It is only possible to save one current position in the machine Color change while embroidering When embroidering your creative 2144 stops after each color segment and the threads are tied off and cut The needle thread tension is opened A window with the information Change of thread please insert color no opens if you confirm the message with the thread tension is closed Now re th...

Page 81: ...ograms buttonholes and darning programs will be saved until the memory is full I 4 j fIL I If you touch New for creating a personal menu or if you select an existing PersonaI menu with the arrow icons and touch Edit a new screen opens r The last stitch selection space is empty for selecting an additional stitch pattern to be included in the menu ...

Page 82: ...Save this file to disk See How to save the update program to your hard drive 4_ m i I Click Yes to continue When the following screen appears the update program is activated and you can close your Internet connection A new pop up with updating instructions appears Read the instructions then touch ok to prepare your Pfatf creative 2144 for updating Yet another pop up appears telling you that the ma...

Page 83: ... folder according to the instructions below 14i1 i 4 1 j txj J M 3 J ø u Jtt 1 I rs r j Caa Your hard drive is most often called Local Disk and is followed with a C as the name of the drive Find your hard drive and left mouse click to open it ____ 4 AT I i Li I luF4 4 JJ F I Click on the new folder icon to create a new folder on your hard drive zzzz ET J J h j 4 L 1 The new folder is selected so y...

Page 84: ...t COM port is selected in the serial port selection list The message Unable to initialize the sewing machine monitor appears Check all connections between the computer and the machine Switch off your Pfaft creative 2144 restart and set it in the update mode Restart the update program If a communication error occurs check the connection to the computer turn the sewing machine off and back on again ...

Page 85: ...dery designs Embroidering text Arcing of letters and patterns Lettering extending over several lines Automatic stitch building Inserting a saved stitch pattern or embroidery combination Saving an embroidery combination Using the Hoop adapter Presettings in the context menu Engaging and disengaging the grid Moving the hoop Current status Color change while embroidering Changes in the personal menu ...

Page 86: ...active when sewing maxi stitches you can use the twin needle for a decorative effect However you should only use a twin needle with a width of 1 6 mm or 1 8 mm even if a twin needle width up to 6 mm can be selected in the program Four sewing directions Two more stitches no 10 and 18 are now available for sewing in four directions Quilt stitches I b 4 In addition to the category Join the quilt stit...

Page 87: ...erial freely determining the stitch length by the amount you move the fabric By touching the icon you can select to which height the presser foot should raise automatically when the sewing machine stops for feeding the fabric further j fl R II If the feed dogs are engaged the sewing machine sews with a 6 mm stitch length 6 mm is the longest stitch length of the creative 2144 it enables you to sew ...

Page 88: ...d close the window with The length of the seam is also determined with the reverse sewing button 0 Stitch Creator I With Stitch Creator you can customize 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 Note When sewing a stitch pattern the feed dogs ar...

Page 89: ...directly If you confirm the stitch it appears individually on the workspace By touching the icon for selecting stitch menus again you can add any further stitch The scroll bar is only active if the stitch pattern is longer than the workspace Use the scroll bar to scroll vertically through your stitch pattern I With this icon you place single straight stitches at the end of a selected stitch If you...

Page 90: ... and the last stitch point is marked with a red frame The dotted line the cursor line at the end of the last stitch shows where the following stitch will be added if the x coordinate of the last stitch is not the same as the first stitch This ensures that the fabric is fed evenly when you sew out your stitch pattern If you place the last stitch exactly at the same position x coordinate as the firs...

Page 91: ...single parts of patterns With the Stitch Creator you can also edit and combine existing stiches Touch to open the main menu where you can call up stitches that you wish to add in your stitch pattern Touch 9 mm decorative stiches on the menu Touch Satin stitches and choose stitch no 106 Touch to confirm the stitch and return to editing mode r i 4f 7 The whole stitch is automatically selected and ma...

Page 92: ...4 Touch FZor the scroll bar between the arrows to move forward to the tip of the heart without selecting any further stitches iii F Touch to activate the multi selection Touch to activate the multi selection Touch to select the whole circle stitch by stitch For a faster selection use the scroll bar between the arrows I b Li 4 I I Touch or the scroll bar to select the next circle to be deleted ...

Page 93: ...elected Touch 9mm decorative stitches Touch Leaves flowers and stitch N 147 Touch to confirm the stitch and return to the workspace w Y A 4 r rr 24 4C r7 Touch to open the the sewing menu to see the whole stitch pattern Touch to return to the work space of the Stitch Creator The stitch is positioned at the end of the selected stitch in your stitch pattern The whole inserted stitch is selected touc...

Page 94: ...elete the stalk rr 4 IA I Touch and select the leaves with the or I 4 t Touch to copy and paste the selected leaves The copied stitches are positioned at the end of the last stitch of the stitch pattern ii a Touch to activate the multi selection Touch V to mirror the selected stiches ...

Page 95: ... Touch to deselect the stiches 1 Touch to open the sewing menu to see the whole stitch pattern or for sewing Touch to return to the Stitch Creator rr i i 4E Touch and then to select the next circle Touch to delete the selected stitches A Touch to open the sewing menu to see the whole stitch pattern or for sewing ...

Page 96: ...end of the first one you selected The second component is selected Touch to close the window Hint After selecting a pattern component its not possible to close the window with the esc icon if you want to undo an inserted component you close the pop jindow with and the delete the component with Fg P r I F 4 Touch to open a menu with 8 different pattern components I 4 i I4 I P Touch an icon I and th...

Page 97: ... mirror the selected stitch J I In the sewing menu you can reduce or increase the width and length of the entire stitch pattern by using the and icons Convert single stitches into triple stitches Touch to open the sewing menu j Touch I3c to convert all selected stitches into triple stitches 3 ...

Page 98: ... the position of selected stitches If more than one stitch is selected you can change the position of the stitch pattern horizontally Touch the on the icon to move the selected stitches of a stitch pattern horizontally To view the whole stitch pattern in the sewing menu touch c ...

Page 99: ...e circle is selected Touch to copy and paste the selected stitches The stitches will be placed at the end of the last stitch I Touch and or i to select the circle or the number of stitches you want to insert again To view the whole stitch pattern in the sewing menu touch r ...

Page 100: ...oidery design can be changed proportinally with the 1 icons It you confirm your input with closed and your settings will be saved If you touch the window will be closed and the process is cancelled rH rrr rm rni rir t S With the icon a design which has been moved can be positioned at the center of the embroidery hoop If you confirm your input with the window will be closed and your settings are sa...

Page 101: ... through the alphabet If you confirm your input with the window closes and your settings are saved Embroidering text Special characters There are 3 new special characters Changing a single character in the written sequence A single character which has been entered by mistake can be selected and changed rrrrrrr F 1 EFfl ë T r r 1 1 t I 1 l r mFEF in In the selection menu Numbers the characters have...

Page 102: ... curve touch this icon 4 Touch this icon to arrange the whole text diagonally top to bottom Changing the general stitch settings A window opens for changing the letter spacing for changing the length and width of the S curve shape or for rotating the lettering These functions are independent of the selected path shape Moving the stitch pattern with your finger Touch the icon to position the select...

Page 103: ...he embroidery combination you can also select that a entered text is to be embroidered along a certain path For this touch the icon and then Note If you select the same shape again in this window the previously made adjustment is always cancelled I e the selected shape is not modified but is reset to the default settings The stitch pattern combination must be completely readjusted If the window is...

Page 104: ...anting downward direction The whole processing screen is active for rotating the text sequence Touch the letter sequence and rotate to a horizontal position 4f1 Touch the icon to open the stitch sefting window Touch twice Touch the more functions icon and then to rotate the text vertically If you touch the icon you can position the selected stitch patterns in the hoop with your finger Touch to clo...

Page 105: ...rk steps are the same for writing an S curve as for other types of shapes If you touch the icon you can position the selected stitch patterns in the hoop with your finger or stylus If you touch the icon the parameter window opens Use the I symbols to change the spacing between the characters and the length and shape of the S curve rr If you rotate the text combination 180 the letters are written f...

Page 106: ...path shapes Description of icons Touch this icon to start a new line Touch this icon to open the menu for selecting the path Touch this icon to left align the whole text j r r Touch this icon to right align the whole text Touch this icon to center the whole text For changing the general stitch settings A window The work steps are same as for formatting text opens for changing the spacing between l...

Page 107: ...ery hoop Each letter is selected Touch one of the icons to arrange the text in the respective position Touch the I symbols to change the spacing between the characters and the lines If you confirm with the window will be closed and the settings are saved With the window will be closed and the process is cancelled If you confirm your input with the menu is closed The processing screen of the embroi...

Page 108: ...programs and functions of the embroidery combination can also be used with this function Description of icons Use this icon to change the general stitch settings Use the I symbols to set how many times a stitch pattern is to be repeated Working Steps There are different ways of using this program to create your own border designs One possibility is described below using a 9 mm decorative stitch 4 ...

Page 109: ...your finger or the stylus to place it in the desired position within the hoop I 1 I I t4 I I Touch to add one more stitch pattern edge Touch the icon and to move the first stitch pattern edge to a position in the hoop Touch to close the window and save the settings The function remains active if selected With you close also the multifunction window The number of stitch pattern repeats is reduced N...

Page 110: ... stitch pattern edge to the next position in the hoop ei Zz L 11 Touch to enlarge the picture The function remains active if selected Touch to close the window and save your settings Touch to close also the multifunction window r r c In t _AA Touch duplicate the 4th stitch pattern edge Touch and to move the 4th stitch pattern edge to the next position in the embroidery hoop Touch to close alt open...

Page 111: ...s above For fine adjustment of the single stitch pattern edges these can be selected individually and changed again with the and icons Iw With the l icon you can insert a previously saved embroidery combination from the sewing machine or a creative card into a combination which has been opened If you touch paste a version of the Data Manager opens 4 I Inserting a saved stitch pattern or embroidery...

Page 112: ...en the menu for saving you have the option to save your embroidery combination either as an ESQ file or as an EMS file The EMB format allows you to save an embroidery combination and all the included patterns as one file This means that you don t have to put in your creative cards in the machine again when you open the file for embroidering r r r J ji w I Z _ rrrrr j fl By touching the icon the fi...

Page 113: ... can activiate the grid on the work space If you touch the Grid on icon in the Context menu the grid is displayed and the con is shown as actively selected Moving the hoop This function allows you to move the embroidery hoop to a specific position of the embroidery unit If you touch Park position the embroidery unit moves to the optimal position for turning the emboidery arm for easier removal of ...

Page 114: ...ion Note It is only possible to save one current position in the machine Color change while embroidering When embroidering your creative 2144 stops after each color segment and the threads are tied off and cut The needle thread tension is opened A window with the information Change of thread please insert color no opens If you confirm the message with the thread tension is closed Now rethread the ...

Page 115: ...l be saved until the memory is full I V 4 I a If you touch New for creating a personal menu or if you select an existing Personal menu with the arrow icons and touch Edit a new screen opens 5 You scroll column by column It irm 3 0 The last stitch selection space is empty for selecting an additional stitch pattern to be included in the menu the menu ...

Page 116: ... Context menu Touch Firmware update Choose yes to the prompting question i Jfz1 4 4 V To run the download program directly from the site choose Open this file from its current location If you want to download the program to your hard drive and update the machine later choose Save this file to disk See How to save the update program to your hard drive A new pop up with updating instructions appears...

Page 117: ...ng to the instructions below J2T4j irq J4 F r 4up Jq wê r jIw Ji1J1I q J r Wc JUdM2l44 iJ i c j Click on the new folder icon to create a new folder on your hard drive LJ ___ Ii Wy U Pa i F ILlt3 F 44 _____ The new folder is selected so you can enter a new name Name the folder Update 2144 _j J J rà _ a r 3 I Create a folder to save in After the words Save In left mouse click on the arrow down symbo...

Page 118: ...double click on the C drive Left mouse double click on the Update 2144 folder to open it Double click on the Update 2144 file The update program starts Follow the instructions on the screen and set your 2144 in the update mode see page 9 31 Trouble shooting The message Unable to open COM port appears Check that the correct COM port is selected in the serial port selection list The message Unable t...

Page 119: ...usting the size of a stitch pattern or an embroidery design 9 15 Positioning embroidery designs 9 15 Embroidering text 9 16 Arcing of letters and patterns 9 17 Lettering extending over several lines 9 21 Automatic stitch building 9 23 Inserting a saved stitch pattern or embroidery combination 9 26 Saving an embroidery combination 9 27 Using the Hoop adapter 9 28 Presettings in the context menu 9 2...

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Page 121: ...our machine has the perfect built in information system the Creative Assistant Your Pfaff creative 2144 has a Creative Assistant that guides you step by step through sewing routines and is always available as a source of helpful advice and information You can likewise ask the Sewing Assistant or Embroidery Assistant for advice at any time while sewing and embroidering Before you start please spend...

Page 122: ...e Sewing Assistant chapter contains a lexicon of sewing it also demonstrates and describes varioLis sewing techniques that are possible with your Pfaff creative 2144 Even more detailed sewing information is stored in the Sewing Assistant of your Pfaff creative 2144 6 Embroidery Assistant The Embroidery Assistant chapter illustrates and describes various embroidery techniques that are possible with...

Page 123: ...ir 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 fingers 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 b...

Page 124: ... 3 23 Operating the multi color touch screen Selecting the zigzag stitch 4 1 Stitch menu 4 1 Altering stitch settings 4 2 Setting sewing functions and programs 4 2 Zigzag stitch with right needle position 4 3 Tapering 4 3 Selecting decorative stitches 4 4 Altering stitch settings 4 4 Buttonholes 4 5 Sewing on buttons 4 7 Darning and Bartacking 4 8 Alphabets 4 10 Embroider single designs 4 12 Basti...

Page 125: ... 6 14 Metal clips 6 5 Position the Embroidery foot 6 15 Embroidering with the embroidery unit 6 16 6 30 Rchelieu work 6 16 Applique with embroidery des gns 6 17 Step 6 17 Bulk stabilizers 6 18 Embroidery Putty 6 18 Prisma 3 D film 6 18 Embioder icce 6 18 rmbrcider cn thn fabrirs 6 19 mhrciJer cn ne knttei tbr c 3ch as Jersey ErDroder on terry cth Embroider on leather Embroider on veivet and cut pi...

Page 126: ... and boborn wniiing 18 Thread guide for threading and bobbin winding 19 Spool holder with spool cap 20 Second spool holder 21 Hole for third spool hoider 22 Bobbin winding control 23 Bobbin winder 24 Handwheel 25 Contrast control for the display 26 Front and rear card drive 27 Release buttons for the card doves 28 Voltage switchover 29 Connection socket lead cord 30 Connection socket foot control ...

Page 127: ...he embroidery hoop 53 Snap in pin 54 Two guide pins for retaining the hoop 55 Ribs for ttting the Clips 56 Projections for placing the template 57 Retaining screw for the fabnc Parts of the embroidery unit 44 Connection plug to the machine 45 Fastening spigot for fitting to the machine 46 Guide way 47 Release button for removing the embroidery unit 48 Sewing range of the embroidery arm ...

Page 128: ... g underwear 6 7 Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic thread overstitching terry cloth seams and for ornamental 7 hem seams smocking effect 8 Elastic stitch with one For sewing on elastic darning tears and applying patches 7 perforation 9 Stretch triple elastic For inserting elastic tape in sportswear and bathing suits Extremely durable 6 stitch seam for open knit materials 10 Purl stitch Partic...

Page 129: ...etchy easily fraying fabrcs For oem overcasting on ter cloth seams Very elastic durable stitch most suted for sewing and darning light knit faorics Für joining and serging stretch and non stretch fabrcs in one operation For rover stitceing hem edges Elastic assembly and serging seam for open knit fabics and jersey stitch For joining and serging light knit and open knt aerics n one operation For jo...

Page 130: ...uttonhole for jackets overcoats and trousers 8 5 lengthwise bar 56 Eyelet buttonhole with Buttonhole for jackets overcoats and trousers 8 5 crosswise bar 57 Fancy buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for shirts blouses and dresses 58 Fancy buttonhole Decorative bbttonhole for shirts blouses and dresses 59 Program for sewing on For two hole or four hole buttons 6 buttons 60 Bartack For reinforcing zipp...

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Page 134: ...ou can call up directories stitch sequences and stitches for further processing 3 You can confirm a design that you call up from a card for further processing 4 Al 1 settings and sewing functions that are displayed or the screen can be spec fically modified You can ocen a window to alter these settings and the sewing functions Ths 1 unotion closes the window and your sett rgs ate saved Closing wit...

Page 135: ... 2 If you press this button before starting to sew the machine sews in reverse until you press the button again When the function is activated a reverse sewing arrow appears on the multi color touch screen 3 If you have activated the tie off program tie off at the end is initiated via this button 4 In the Patchwork Tapering Four sewing directions and Darning programs you determine the length of th...

Page 136: ...obbin thread at the start or at the end of the seam automatically Raise presser foot By touching this icon you can now specify that the machine is to lower the presser foot at the start of the seam and to raise it at the end of the seam automatically Free motion sewing When touching this icon a window opens in which you can choose free motion Embroidery Darning Quilting The presser foot height is ...

Page 137: ... dimension is not exceeded The stitch is depicted by a twin needle on the screen Four sewing directions program With this function you can program he length and width of a rectangle The program can be saved permanently n the machine Use this function for sewing on patches without having to turn the fabric Touch this function before starting to sew to program and permanently save a four sewing dire...

Page 138: ... s memory is automatically selected The input field shows a directory in which the program can be automatically saved The input field shows the designation NEW You can erase this designation with the delete icon and enter a name of your own choice A name may be a maximum of eight characters long Touch this con to confirm your input The stitch is now stored in the machine in this directory and can ...

Page 139: ...or modifying the buttonhole Touch this icon a further time to close the window This function allows you to open a window for balancing the buttonhole Dialogue window You can move the displayed buttonhole in the direction of the arrow using the 1 icons Use a sewn sample for reference The buttonhole is automatically corrected Twin needle This function should be switched off when sewing buttonholes R...

Page 140: ...e or of a card Use this function to open a window for opening saving deleting and closing a program For more information on this icon see Parameters section Marking n order to process a stitch sequence it must be marked You can mark a character or a word sequence A red dash appears for this purpose you can move it across the word sequence to be marked with the cursor icons The marked characters ar...

Page 141: ... foot If you have activated Tie off at end use the reverse button to determine the length of the seam Tie off at start By selecting this function you specify that the start of the stitch is tied off with four stitches Tie off at end By selecting this function you specify that the end of the stitch is tied off with four stitches Thread cutter By touching this con you can specify that the machine is...

Page 142: ...color within a design The color appears in the icon Start of color This positions the needle at the start of the current color The color is displayed in the con The window s automatically opened n case of thread breakage Cross hair cursor This switches on a cross hair cursor which shows you the current needle position Changing the color With this function you open a wtndow for processing the color...

Page 143: ...he embroidery hoop using your finger tip or stylus This function must be deselected again You can fine tune the designs position within the hoop with the eight direction arrows The numbers in top of the pop up windows tell you how many mm the design has been moved from the center of the hoop Rotate the design Rotate your selected design directly on the mult color touch screen using your finger tip...

Page 144: ...Opening the memory of the machine or of a card Use this function to open a window for opening saving deleting and closing a program Select the design 1 If you touch this icon when you have marked an embroidery combination you can embroider it straight away The corresponding processing menu for the embroidery combination appears on the screen 2 If you touch this icon when a design is marked the pro...

Page 145: ... icons The selected area is surrounded by a frame If you move over a previously selected stitch or sequence the selection is cancelled again Delete You can delete a marked stitch or sequence Activity arrows Using these arrows you can browse through the screen More functions for Stitch sequence fj By touching this icon you can call up further functions for processing or modifying the stitch sequenc...

Page 146: ...con you can specify that the machine is to cut the needle thread and bobbin thread at the start or at the end of the seam automatically Raise presser foot By touching this icon you can now specify that the machine is to lower the presser foot at the start of the seam and to raise it at the end of the seam automatically Single stitch Stitch sequences can be sewn as single stitches You can also defi...

Page 147: ...tination file mark the source file and touch Copy Sequence 1 Mark destination 2 Mark source 3 Copy Renaming data To rename data such as stitches stitch sequences or personal menus touch Rename A window for entering a new name max 8 characters is opened Move ou can move stitches or stitch sequences from the machine or from a creative card to another memory or onto a creative card To do this mark yo...

Page 148: ...machine has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Connecting the foot control 2 Pull the retractable cord o...

Page 149: ...m swing the detachable accessory tray 32 to the left and lift it upwards out of the hole When replacing the accessory tray make sure it is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine Top cover Open the top cover by placing your finger into the recess at either end and lift Your Pfaff creative 2144 features 260 different stitches The stitches are illustrated on the inside of the top cover I gg I ...

Page 150: ...hread into guide A from front to back and pull it coun ter clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide B Wind the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction Note When bobbin winding always p ace the thread above the bobbin winder thread guide B Switch on the main switch Start bobbin winding by pushing the bobbin winding lever to the right As soon as the bobbin ...

Page 151: ...appropriate spool cap on the spool pin I Threading Place the thread into thread guide A from front to back and pull it counter clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide B Wind the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction Start bobbin winding by pushing the bobbin lever to the right As soon as the bobbin is full the winding action will be stop ped automatica...

Page 152: ...tion Start bobbin win ding by pushing the bobbin lever to the right As soon as the bobbin is full the winding action will be stopped automatically Cut the thread and remove the bobbin from the winder 1 Winding a bobbin through the needle It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is fully threaded see page 2 8 for threading instructions Raise the presser foot Pull the needle thread under...

Page 153: ...e and durability make sure the needle and bobbin thread tensions are correctly balanced Bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric The needle thread tension is too tight or the bobbin thread ten sion is too loose The thread tension must be corrected see page 3 4 The top thread is visible on the wrong side of the fabric The needle thread tension is too loose or the bobbin thread ten sio...

Page 154: ... small hook in the opening see arrow Inserting the bobbin case Lift the latch F on the bobbin case and push the bobbin case fully onto the pin D of the sewing hook The opening F of the bobbin case must face upwards Check Pull the bobbin thread sharply The bobbin case must not fall out of the hook A Check When you pull the thread the bobbin must turn clock wise B L Close the hook bobbin cover ...

Page 155: ...next section Note When sewing always place the thread underneath the bobbin winder thread guide B Needle threader In order to make threading of the needle easier and quicker the Pfaff needle threader is built in The needle threader allows you to thread the needle automatically 1 Lower the presser foot Press the threader down with the handle The threader hook A swivels through the needle eye 2 Plac...

Page 156: ...ring up the bobbin thread Raise the presser foot Hold the needle thread and tap the foot control until the needle goes down and up one time or turn the handwheel towards you until the needle has reached its highest position and the bobbin thread has formed a loop Pull the needle thread to bring up the bobbin thread Close the hook bobbin door and pull the threads under the presser foot to the back ...