Pfaff COVERLOCK 3.0 - User manual

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Sew like a pro!
Experience the new generation of PFAFF®overlock machines. Sew, trim, hem and
more in a single step for a professional finish on all of your projects.
Anyone who has ever seen an overlock machine in action will not want to be without one.
Give your ideas the perfect finish. Create exclusive accents with decorative stitches –
all this and more is waiting to be discovered at your authorized PFAFF®dealer.
Open new horizons – discover the new PFAFF®overlock machines.
Designer vases – finished in a flash!
Perfectly finished edges double as
sophisticated embellishments. Just
cut two pieces of fabric – then head
for the overlock machine. In a few
minutes you will have fantastic vase
designs.
Exclusive sewing instructions
only at www.pfaff.com

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hobbylock are an exclusive trademark
of VSM Group AB.
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PFAFF®Overlock Machines
Threading Guide DVD
coverlockTM 4.0
hobbylock 2.0
TM coverlock 4.0 TM
coverlock 3.0
TM
The clean, sophisticated design is characteristic of the new PFAFF®overlock
machines. Its origins lie in German tradition and combine high performance
standards with modern form. Highest perfection and extra-large*sewing
space are waiting for you and your ideas.
PFAFF
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overlock line
Multi-functional
Light or heavy, stretch or woven – a PFAFF®overlock machine offers the right stitch
for every fabric. Durable seams, perfectly finished edges, professional hems, and
decorative effects – everything is possible.
Quick
In one single step, a PFAFF®overlock machine stitches two fabric pieces together,
trims the fabric edge, and finishes it – so quickly that it is a joy to watch. Electronic
speed control guarantees full piercing power at all speeds.
Precise
Each fiber of fabric is caught thoroughly to prevent fraying. Perfectly even seams
on every fabric, thanks to differential feed. No stretching or puckering. Adjustable
settings for all types of fabrics and techniques.
Get ready to enjoy what the PFAFF®brand stands for
* available on coverlock™3.0 and coverlock™4.0.
Threaded in a flash!
Complete step-by-step
threading guide!
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hobbylock 2.0
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Fast and perfect!
Velvet, wool, terry cloth, silk, denim, cotton or stretch fabrics –
the PFAFF®hobbylock™2.0 overlock machine has
the right stitch. Perfectly finished edges with
seams that stretch when you move. The PFAFF®
hobbylock™2.0 overlock machine is perfect for
creating custom active-wear fashion.
Fantastic features
and a wide range
of stitches!
The new PFAFF®hobbylock™2.0 overlock
machine is modern and easy to use. It has
many practical features including 15 stitches,
adjustable stitch length, built-in rolled edge, free-
arm for sewing sleeves and pant legs, electronic speed
control, and much more.
Threading, quick & easy!
Colored threading paths are marked on the machine to make
threading easy. Included with your purchase is an interactive
DVD that clearly shows threading, step-by-step. This information
is also available on www.pfaff.com!
Add attractive accents
Discover the decorative side! Add attractive accents with the
three-dimensional flatlock stitch – eye-catching. Or give it even
more appeal with decorative threads. Let yourself be inspired.
Sew, trim, and finish edges
in one step!
Perfectly even seams ... thanks to Differential Feed!
Two rows of feed dogs eliminate the stretching or
puckering of seams.
Use the back side of the triple coverstitch* as a beautiful decorative
seam. Using rayon thread increases the effect. Try it for yourself!
* available on coverlock™3.0 and coverlock™4.0.
Stitch over silk ribbon with the flatlock
stitch to create a delightful, raised seam.
Different weights of thread result in
different looks.
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coverlock 3.0
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5 threads, unbelievable sewing space,
the professional coverstitch and a lot more!
Coverstitch – sew, finish and hem
in one step!
The hem is the true test of perfection! Set the PFAFF®coverlock™3.0
overlock machine for coverstitch – and the rest seems to happen
by itself. In a single step, the fabric edge is finished on the bottom
and a hem is created with a double-needle effect on the top. Use
coverstitch to finish neck and armhole edges perfectly.
So much space!
The sophisticated design of the PFAFF®coverlock™3.0 overlock
machine offers an extra-large sewing space – a real advantage
when sewing with large amounts of fabric. An extension table is
included. Just slide it in place to double the sewing area. When
sewing projects or when adding decorative seams or sewing
coverstitch, you will enjoy the wide opening to the right of the
needle that helps you maneuver your fabric easily.
23 stitches are waiting
for you and your ideas!
These include the popular safety stitch – an
industrial stitch which won‘t tear, even under
the greatest strain. Try it for yourself!
Use chainstitch to do your basting as it is
easy to unravel and you will never run out of
bobbin thread.
Highest perfection with
a wide range of features
Each stitch has been automatically set at the optimal thread tension
and can also be adjusted to fit your every need. Sew with up to
5 threads. The differential feed guarantees absolutely even stitching
on every fabric.
The 5-thread safety stitch!
Unbeatable as a durable seam!
Compare all model features
and stitches on page 8/9
Ask your PFAFF®dealer for a personal demonstration and
try the new PFAFF®overlock machines for yourself.
Spacious!
A large space
ensures easy
maneuvering of
fabric. Coverstitch
sew, finish and
hem in one step.
The extension table!
Slide it in place and
double your sewing area.
Large sewing area to the right of the needle,
perfect for coverstich projects.
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Designed exclusively!
An enchanting quilt – sewn with the
overlock machine. You‘ll find sewing
instructions at www.pfaff.com
Decorative highlights – the double chainstitch – as a three-dimensional decorative
seam – and the enchanting triple coverstitch. Sophisticated details that make
your quilt truly special. Heavy threads? No problem for the PFAFF®coverlock™
machines.
Perfect quilting!
Assemble the blocks, then stitch quilt top, batting, and quilt
back together in one step – while giving the edges
a perfect finish. Even very large pieces of fabric are
stitched quickly.
Wonderful embellishments!
Your overlock machine can also be used for decorating
quilts. Take, for example, the chainstitch – a durable utility
stitch, which also creates lovely three-dimensional decorative
seams. Or use the triple coverstitch – the classic decorative
overlock stitch.
Let yourself be inspired.
Have you ever tried quilting with an
overlock machine?
Do you love beautiful
embroideries?
Experience the PFAFF®creative™
sewing and embroidery machines
at your PFAFF®dealer and discover
a fascinating new world, full of
wonderful ideas.
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coverlock 4.0
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Are you looking for the overlock machine that has everything?
The PFAFF®coverlock™4.0 overlock machine is for you!
Its ultra-modern design fulfills all promises. The most modern
convenience and a huge repertoire of stitches mean even more
perfection and creativity. The PFAFF®coverlock™4.0 overlock
machine offers all the features of the preceding models plus
even more sophisticated extras.
Everything at a glance – LCD Graphic
Touch Screen
The LCD Graphic Touch Screen offers the highest level of sewing
convenience. The selected stitch and all important information
can be seen at a glance.
The optimal thread tension, stitch length, and the differential feed
are set automatically. You can start sewing immediately.
The extended Info System gives more information on the use
of each stitch, right at your fingertips.
Save individual settings with unique
names!
All stitch settings can be individually changed. Give them unique
names and save them – to be called up and used, as needed. An
advantage: The Last Stitch function remembers the last stitch sewn
when powering back on to instantly continue your project.
Optimal view and plenty of space!
Thanks to the Dual LED light sources, the complete sewing area of
the PFAFF®coverlock™4.0 overlock machine is always perfectly
illuminated. The design of the machine offers an extra-large
sewing space – perfect when sewing with large amounts of fabric
or when hemming. Adjust the speed to meet your sewing needs –
choose from 5 different speeds.
Ask your authorized PFAFF®dealer for a personal demonstration
and try the new PFAFF®coverlock™4.0 overlock machine for
yourself. You‘ll be glad you did!
5 threads, LCD Graphic Touch Screen
and a large variety of stitches
Top-of-the-line
LCD Graphic Touch Screen – it doesn’t get any
easier! Select one of the 25 stitches with the stylus
and all information appears in the display.
Choose and set your preferred language.
The extension table
creates an extra-large
sewing area.
Spacious! A large sewing space
ensures easy maneuvering of fabric.
Ask your PFAFF®dealer for a personal demonstration and try the new PFAFF®overlock machines for yourself.
Compare all model features
and stitches on page 8/9
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hobbylock 2.0
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coverlock 3.0
TM
coverlock 4.0
TM
Compare the features!
LCD Graphic touch screen All necessary information for the selected stitch is shown. – – yes
Extended Info system More information on the use of each stitch, right at your fingertips. – – yes
Multiple languages Choose and set your preferred language. – – yes
Large area to the right
of the needle More space for coverstich projects. – yes yes
Extension table included Gives an extra large support for beautiful results. – yes yes
Threads Many options for utility and decorative sewing. 4, 3, 2 5, 4, 3, 2 5, 4, 3, 2
Stitches Trim, stitch, overcast and embellish projects in half the time. 15 23 25
Coverstitches Great for sewing elastic hems, perfect for finishing all kind of knitwear. – yes yes
Chainstitch Join fabric layers where a traditionally pressed open seam is required.
Works well as a basting stitch. – yes yes
5-thread overlock Combines two stitches for durable and reliable seams. – yes yes
4-thread overlock Reinforced overlock stitch for perfect sewing, trimming and finishing. yes yes yes
3-thread overlock Wide and narrow overlock seams and decorative techniques. yes yes yes
2-thread overlock Rolled edge and flatlock, wide and narrow. yes yes yes
Built-in rolled edge Sew rolled hems quickly without changing the presser foot or stitchplate. yes yes yes
Automatically sets thread
tension, differential feed
and stitch length
Select the stitch and start to sew. – – yes
Adjustable settings All settings can be adjusted for special fabrics and techniques. yes yes yes
Light source Maximum illumination of the sewing area for optimal visibility. 1 LED
source 1 Light bulb 2 LED sources
Memories Save your personal settings for each stitch, uniquely naming them for
instant recall. – – yes
Last stitch Remembers the last stitch sewn when powering back on to instantly
continue your project. – – yes
Tension release Threads pull easily when presser foot is up. – yes yes
German Innovative Design Built to make sewing easy and to achieve the professional results that the
sewer wants. yes yes yes
Easy to change from overlock
stitches to coverstitches
No needle plate/presser foot change needed at conversion for different
stitches.
not
applicable yes yes
Differential feed Adjustable for perfectly even seams, no stretching of the seam or
puckering of fine fabrics. Manual Manual Automatic
Speed Easily adjustable when you want more precision for different techniques. 1 2 5
Lay-in tension and color coded
thread paths For quick and convenient threading. yes yes yes
Adjustable stitch length, cutting
width and presser foot pressure Choose optimal settings for different fabrics and techniques. yes yes yes
Extra presser foot height Room for several layers or heavy fabrics. yes yes yes
Electronic piercing power Stitch-by-stitch control with full piercing power at all speeds. yes yes yes
Universal Standard presser foot Can be used with all built-in stitches. yes yes yes
Snap-on presser feet Easy to change to optional feet for specialty techniques. yes yes yes
Movable upper cutter Disengage the cutter for special techniques. yes yes yes
Built-in two-thread converter Easy conversion to 2-thread stitches. – yes yes
Easy threading instructions Step-by-step interactive DVD. yes yes yes
Thread cutter Conveniently placed for quick cutting of threads. yes yes yes
Built in extended carrying
handle Move the machine without tangling the threads. yes yes yes
Waste tray Catches fabric trimmings. yes yes yes
Optional presserfeet
A wide range of optional accessories to enhance your sewing results: Beading foot, Blindhem & Lace Foot, Elastic
foot, Gathering foot, Piping foot, Taping foot. For the latest information on available optional presserfeet, please visit
www.pfaff.com or your local PFAFF®dealer.
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7 89
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Compare the stitches!
2-thread narrow edge
Edge finish for light and
medium weight woven fabrics
and lightweight knits.
2-thread rolled edge
Edge finish for light weight
fabrics. Nice finish on silky
scarves, pillow ruffles and
napkins.
2-thread wrapped
overlock wide &
narrow
Beautiful finish for lightweight
or wool fabrics.
2-thread overlock wide
& narrow
Finish an edge before you
sew fabrics together with a
regular straight stitch.
2-thread flatlock, wide
Sew stretchy fabrics together
with decorative effect, or
finish edges of medium
weight fabrics.
3-thread overlock, wide
& narrow
Seam, overcast the edge and
trim away excess fabric in
one step.
5-thread safety stitch,
wide
A durable chainstitch seam
with overlock edge sewn in
one step, for garment sewing,
quilt piecing and other
projects.
5-thread safety stitch,
narrow
A durable chainstitch seam
with overlock edge sewn in
one step, for garment sewing,
quilt piecing and other
projects.
4-thread safety stitch,
wide
For joining with reinforced
stitch and overcasting in
one step.
4-thread safety stitch,
narrow
For joining with reinforced
stitch and overcasting in
one step.
Coverstich narrow
For hems on stretch fabrics
and for decorative effects on
all kind of fabrics.
Use decorative thread in
looper for embellishment.
Chainstich
For all types of sewing such
as construction, hemming
and piecing quilts. Use
decorative thread in looper
for embellishment.
3-thread wrapped
overlock wide
Perfect for finishing skirts
or as lettuce edge on fine
fabrics.
3-thread wrapped
overlock narrow
Perfect for finishing skirts
or as lettuce edge on fine
fabrics.
3-thread flatlock,
narrow
Sew stretchy fabrics together
with a deco- rative effect,
either with the flatlock side or
the ladder stitch side.
3-thread stretch
overlock
For sewing extra stretchy light
or medium weight fabrics.
(Add additional stretch by
using a stretchy type thread
in the loopers.)
3-thread rolled edge
Give a professional finish to
silky scarves, pillow ruffles
and napkins.
3-thread flatlock,
wide
For sewing stretchy fabrics
together with a decorative
effect either with the flatlock
side or the ladder stitch side.
4-thread overlock
Seam, overcast the edge
and trim away excess fabric
in one step. For all seams
where stretch or give is
needed, such as neck edges,
side seams, sleeves.
3-thread narrow edge
Give a professional finish to
silky scarves, pillow ruffles
and napkins.
Coverstitch triple
For hems on stretch fabrics
and for decorative effects on
all kind of fabrics.
Use decorative thread in
looper for embellishment.
Coverstitch wide
For hems on stretch fabrics
and for decorative effects on
all kind of fabrics.
Use decorative thread in
looper for embellishment.
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total
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The new PFAFF®overlock
machines offer all this and more.
Discover new horizons.
Terry cloth or velvet?
Will not fray.
Up to 5 threads encase the fabric edge, to create the perfect finish.
Knit?
Each stitch is caught securely.
Knits from fine to heavy – only an overlock machine can deal with them
all. Each stitch is caught securely, the seams remain elastic, and the
differential feed eliminates wavy edges.
Denim or corduroy?
Each seam is secure.
Heavy fabrics require seams which won‘t tear, even under the greatest
strain.
Jersey or sweatshirt fabric?
Extremely stretchy seams.
Seams that follow your every move – guaranteed by the elasticity of an
overlock seam. Unbeatable and tear-proof.
Chiffon and silk?
Fine seams for fine fabrics.
Fine fabric edges which have been finished using an overlock machine
do not pucker. The rolled hem is a decorative edge finish for fine fabrics.
Create beautiful waves or gathers by adjusting the Differential Feed
settings!
A PFAFF®overlock machine is the perfect partner for your sewing
machine. Ask your dealer for a personal demonstration!
More possibilities with
the right accessories!
Ask your PFAFF®dealer about the
special overlock feet, with which
you can work more professionally
and creatively. You'll be glad
you did!