Pfaff Creative Performance User manual

Owner’s Manual

This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine.
DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock,
or injury to person:
• This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keepngersawayfromallmovingparts.Specialcareisrequiredaroundthesewingmachineneedle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Donotpullorpushfabricwhilestitching.Itmaydeecttheneedlecausingittobreak.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Switchthesewingmachineoff(“0”)whenmakinganyadjustmentintheneedlearea,suchasthreading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when
making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.
• Todisconnect,turnallcontrolstotheoff(“0”)position,thenremoveplugfromoutlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
• Thissewingmachineisprovidedwithdoubleinsulation.Useonlyidenticalreplacementparts.See
instructionsforServicingofDouble-InsulatedAppliances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
Inadouble-insulatedproduct,twosystemsofinsulationareprovidedinsteadofgrounding.Noground
meansisprovidedonadouble-insulatedproduct,norshouldameansforgroundingbeaddedtotheproduct.
Servicingofadouble-insulatedproductrequiresextremecareandknowledgeofthesystem,andshouldbe
doneonlybyqualiedservicepersonnel.Replacementpartsforadouble-insulatedproductmustbeidentical
tothosepartsintheproduct.Adouble-insulatedproductismarkedwiththewords‘DOUBLEINSULATION’
or‘DOUBLEINSULATED’.

Congratulations!
Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF®
creative performance™ sewing and embroidery
machine.
As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired one
of the most advanced and comprehensive sewing
and embroidery machines in the world; it will
enable you to transform all your creative ideas into
reality using the most highly tuned technology and
features.
Before you start, please spend some time reading
this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to
maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized
PFAFF® dealers will of course also be pleased to
advise you at any time.
Your PFAFF® creative performance™ sewing and
embroidery machine will denitely enable you to
experience a totally new dimension of sewing and
embroidery.

1
Introduction 1:7
Machine overview 1:8
Front side...................................................................... 1:8
Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9
Top parts....................................................................... 1:9
Accessory tray.............................................................. 1:9
Includedaccessories 1:10
Presser feet.................................................................. 1:11
Stitchoverview 1:12
Utility stitches ............................................................ 1:12
Decorative stitches .................................................... 1:15
Alphabets.................................................................... 1:20
2
Preparations 2:1
Unpacking 2:2
Connectingthefootcontrolcord 2:2
Connectthepowercordandfootcontrol 2:2
Packawayaftersewing 2:3
LEDlights 2:3
Freearm 2:3
Threadcutter 2:3
Electronicknee-lift 2:3
Spoolpins 2:4
Threadingthemachine 2:5
Needle threader ........................................................... 2:5
Threadsensor 2:6
Bobbinwinding 2:7
Insertingthebobbin 2:8
IDT™system(IntegratedDualFeed) 2:9
Changingthepresserfoot 2:9
Needles 2:10
Changingtheneedle 2:10
USBports 2:11
USBembroiderystick ............................................... 2:11
Connectmachinetocomputer 2:11
5D™EmbroiderySoftware 2:12
Installing your software ........................................... 2:12
Register your 5D™ software.................................... 2:12
Install hardware drivers and
connect the embroidery machine............................ 2:12
How to launch the programs .................................. 2:13
EmbroideryMachineCommunicationmodule.... 2:13
How to update your machine.................................. 2:13
Buttonsandindicators 2:14
3
PFAFF® creative™
Color Touch Screen 3:1
PFAFF® creative™ColorTouchScreen 3:2
Startview 3:2
Mainparts 3:2
Task bar......................................................................... 3:2
Optionbar..................................................................... 3:3
Commonicons 3:3
Selectionmenu 3:4
Selectionmenu-overview......................................... 3:4
Embroideryedit 3:6
Embroiderytexteditor ............................................... 3:7
Embroiderystitch-out 3:7
Sequencing 3:8
StitchCreator 3:8
Settingsmenu 3:9
Machine settings.......................................................... 3:9
Screensettings............................................................ 3:12
Soundsettings............................................................ 3:12
Infomenu 3:13
Quickhelp 3:13
TABLE OF CONTENTS

4
Sewing mode 4:1
Sewingmode 4:2
Sewingmode-overview 4:2
Selectastitch 4:3
Sewingrecommendations 4:3
Machinesettings 4:3
Raiseandlowerthepresserfoot 4:3
Stitchsettings 4:4
Stitchwidth .................................................................. 4:4
Stitchpositioning........................................................ 4:4
Stitchlength.................................................................. 4:4
Stitchdensity................................................................ 4:5
Mirroring ...................................................................... 4:5
Balance .......................................................................... 4:5
Buttonholeslitlength.................................................. 4:6
Buttonstitchrepetition ............................................... 4:6
Adjust thread tension ................................................. 4:7
Free-motionoptions 4:8
Sequencestartposition 4:9
Saveoptions 4:9
Optionbar 4:11
Speedcontrol.............................................................. 4:11
Tie-offoptions............................................................ 4:11
Sewingprograms....................................................... 4:12
Sequencing ................................................................. 4:13
StitchCreator ............................................................. 4:13
Sewingtechniques 4:14
Sewinginzippers ...................................................... 4:14
Sewinghemsinheavyfabric ................................... 4:14
Three-stepzigzagstitch............................................ 4:15
Blindhemstitch.......................................................... 4:15
Buttonholes................................................................. 4:16
Sewonabutton ......................................................... 4:18
Darning ....................................................................... 4:18
Specialsewingtechniques 4:21
Four direction sewing............................................... 4:21
Stackingstitches......................................................... 4:22
Commonsewingpop-ups 4:23
5
Sequencing 5:1
Sequencing 5:2
Sequencing-overview 5:2
Openandexitsequencing 5:3
Createasequence 5:3
Sequencecommands................................................... 5:4
Horizontal preview ..................................................... 5:5
Directional stitches...................................................... 5:5
Zoom to all ................................................................... 5:6
Loadingandsewingasequence 5:6
Savingasequence 5:7
Importantsequencinginformation 5:8
Commonsequencingpop-ups 5:8
6
Stitch Creator 6:1
StitchCreator 6:2
StitchCreator-overview 6:2
OpenandexitStitchCreator ..................................... 6:3
Denitionofastitchpoint ........................................ 6:3
Startcreating-addastitch
or stitch point ............................................................... 6:3
Selectstitches/stitchpoints ....................................... 6:3
Multi-select................................................................... 6:4
Delete selected stitch point ........................................ 6:4
Duplicate selected stitch point................................... 6:4
Insert a new stitch point ............................................. 6:4
Zoom ............................................................................. 6:4
Mirroring side to side ................................................. 6:5
Mirroring end to end .................................................. 6:5
Triple stitch................................................................... 6:5
Touchfunctions 6:6
Positionofthemarkedstitchpoint 6:6
Loadingandsewingastitch 6:7
Savingastitch 6:7
CommonStitchCreatorpop-ups 6:8
ImportantStitchCreatorinformation 6:8
Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause
discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine.
This discoloring may be very difcult or impossible to remove.
Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain
a lot of excess dye.
If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment
contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing
to avoid the discoloring.

7
Embroidery preparations 7:1
Embroideryunitoverview 7:2
Embroideryhoopoverview 7:3
Built-indesigns 7:3
creative performance™Embroiderycollection 7:3
Connecttheembroideryunit 7:3
Removetheembroideryunit 7:4
Attachtheembroideyfoot6A 7:4
Tohoopthefabric 7:4
Slideonthehoop 7:5
Gettingstartedembroidering 7:6
8
Embroidery mode - edit 8:1
Embroideryedit 8:2
Embroideryedit-overview 8:2
Loadadesign 8:3
Loadafont 8:3
Loadastitch 8:4
ZoomOptions 8:4
Selectdesign(s) 8:5
Stitch-outorder 8:6
Adjustments 8:6
Delete............................................................................. 8:6
Duplicate....................................................................... 8:6
Mirroring ...................................................................... 8:6
Move design into hoop............................................... 8:6
Undo.............................................................................. 8:6
Redo............................................................................... 8:6
Touchfunctions 8:7
Move.............................................................................. 8:7
Rotate ............................................................................ 8:7
Scale............................................................................... 8:7
Pan ................................................................................. 8:7
Optionbar 8:8
SavetoPersonaldesigns ............................................ 8:8
More options ................................................................ 8:9
Selecthoop.................................................................... 8:9
Thread color edit ....................................................... 8:10
Embroiderystitcheditor .......................................... 8:11
Embroiderytexteditor ............................................. 8:14
Embroideryeditpop-ups 8:16
9
Embroidery mode - stitch-out 9:1
ToenterEmbroiderystitch-out 9:2
Embroiderystitch-out-overview 9:2
Embroideryinformation 9:2
Crosshair 9:3
Colorlist 9:3
ZoomOptions 9:3
Currentstitch 9:3
Gotostitch 9:3
Basting 9:4
Threadtension 9:4
Optionbar 9:5
More options ................................................................ 9:5
Hoop position .............................................................. 9:6
Speedcontrol................................................................ 9:6
Precise positioning ...................................................... 9:7
CommonEmbroiderystitch-outpop-ups 9:11
10
Files & Folders 10:1
Files&Folders 10:2
Files&Folders-overview 10:2
Fileformats 10:3
BrowseFiles&Folders 10:3
Loadale 10:5
Openafolder 10:5
Organize 10:6
CommonFiles&Folderspop-ups 10:7
11
Maintenance 11:1
Cleaningthemachine 11:2
Non-originalpartsandaccessories 11:2
Troubleshooting 11:3
Index 11:5
IntellectualProperty 11:10

Introduction
1

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Introduction
Front side
1. Lidwithstitchcategories
2. Threadingslots
3. Thread cutter
4. Sensormaticbuttonhole
foot socket
5. Free arm
6. LEDlights
7. Reverse
8. Reverse indicator
9. Action indicator
10. Presserfootupandextralift
toggle
11. Presser foot down and pivot
toggle
12. Start/stop
13. Threadsnips
14. Immediatetie-off
15. Stitchrestart
16. Needleup/down
17. Buttonruler
18. Handwheel
19. PFAFF® creative™ Color
Touch Screen
20. Built-inUSBports
21. Stylusholder
22. Main switch, connectors for
power cord and foot control
23. Connectionforknee-lift
Machine overview
Needle area
24. Built-inneedle threader
25. Bobbincover
26. Needle plate
27. Presser foot
28. Presser foot bar and presser
foot holder
29. Needle thread guide
30. Needle screw
31. Needle bar

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Introduction
Rear side
32. Handle
33. IDT™ system
34. Embroideryunitconnectionsocket
Top parts
35. Pre-tensiondeviceforthreading
and bobbin winding
36. Bobbinwinderthreadguide
37. Thread guide
38. Bobbinthreadguides
39. Bobbinwinderlever
40. Bobbinspindle
41. Bobbinthreadcutter
42. Auxiliary spool pin
43. Spoolcaps
44. Spoolpin
45. Take-uplever
Accessory tray
The accessory tray features special compartments
for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles
andotheraccessories.Storetheaccessoriesinthe
tray so they are easily accessible.
46.Spaceforaccessories
47.Removable tray for presser feet
48.Removable bobbin holder

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Introduction
Included accessories
Accessories
55. Stylus
56. Threadnet(2)
57. Edgeguide
58. Feltpad(2)
59. USBEmbroiderystick
60. Screwdriver
61. Seamripper
62. Brush
63. Spoolcap,large(2)
64. Spoolcap,medium
65. Spoolcap,small
66. Multi-purposetool
67. Bobbins(10)
68. Knee-lift
Included accessories not in picture
• Foot control
• Power cord
• USBcord(P/N:4126259-04)
• Needles
• Microbercloth
• 5D™ EmbroideryMachineCommunicationCD
• creative performance™ Embroiderycollection

1:11
Introduction
Presser feet
0A - Standard presser foot with IDT™ system
(attached on the machine upon delivery)
This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length
longerthan1.0mm.
1A - Fancy stitch foot with IDT™ system
This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is
designedtoowsmoothlyoverthestitches.
2A - Fancy stitch foot
When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less
than1.0mmstitchlength,usethisfoot.Thegrooveontheundersideofthefootisdesigned
toowsmoothlyoverthestitches.
3 - Blindhem foot with IDT™ system
This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The red guide
on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem edge.
4 - Zipper foot with IDT™ system
This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew
close to both sides of the zipper teeth. Move needle position to right or left to sew closer to
zipper teeth.
5A - Sensormatic buttonhole foot
When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button
size that has been entered into the machine.
5M - Manual buttonhole foot
This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the markings on the foot to position
thegarmentedge.Thengeronthebackofthefootholdscordingforcordedbuttonhole.
6A - Embroidery/Sensormatic free-motion foot
Thisfootisusedforembroideryandfree-motionsewing.Thisfootcanalsobeusedfor
darning.
1/4” quilting foot with IDT™ system
This foot is perfect for piecing and patchwork, especially when used in conjunction
with the straight stitch needle plate. The distance from the needle to the outer edge of
therighttoeis1/4”(6mm).Thedistancefromtheneedletotheinneredgeofthe
righttoeis1/8”(3mm).
8 - Maxi-stitch foot
Thisfootisusedforside-motionstitches.
Important: Make sure that the IDT™ system is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5A, 5M, 6A, and 8.

1:12
Introduction
Stitch overview
Utility stitches
Stitch Stitch number Name Description
1.1.1 Straightstitch Forseamingandtopstitching.Selectfrom37differentneedle
positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1.
1.1.2 Stretchtriplestraight
stitch
Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
1.1.3 Straightstitchreverse Sewcontinuousreversewithstrongtie-off.
1.1.4 Bastingstitch Singlestitchusedforbasting.Touchfootcontroltosewonestitch.
Move fabric manually to desired position and touch foot control
again to sew another stitch.
1.1.5 Zigzag stitch Reinforceseams,cleannish,stretchsewing,laceinsertion.
1.1.6 Zigzag stitch, right or
left needle position
Reinforceseams,cleannish,stretchsewing.
1.1.7 Z-zigzagstitch Applique,couching,eyelets.
1.1.8 Stretchtriplezigzag
stitch
Elasticstitchfordecorativehemsortopstitching.
1.1.9 Three-stepzigzag
stitch
Sewingelastic,darning,patching.
1.1.10 Elasticstitch Sewingelastic,darning,patching.
1.1.11 Triple stretch stitch Sewingelastic,darning,patchinganddecorativesewing.
1.1.12 Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic
thread in the bobbin.
1.1.13 Bridgingstitch Joiningfabricsandquiltbatting,decorativestitchforquilting,
hemstitching.
1.1.14 Foundation elastic
stitch
Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics
where overlapping the seams.
1.1.15 Crosshem stitch Elasticdecorativehemforstretchfabrics.
1.1.16 Blindhemstitch Sewingblindhemsonwovenfabrics.
1.1.17 Elasticblindhemstitch Sewingblindhemsonstretchfabrics.
1.1.18 Stretchtricotstitch Sewingseamsonstretchfabrics.
1.2.1 Closed overlock Seamandovercaststretchfabricsinonestep.

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Introduction
1.2.2 Closed overlock Seamandovercastinonestep.
1.2.3 Closed overlock Seamandovercastinonestepwithreinforcededge.
1.2.4 Elasticovercast Seamandovercaststretchfabricsinonestep.
1.2.5 Standardovercast Seamandovercaststretchfabricsinonestepwithreinforcededge.
1.2.6 Overlock Seamandovercaststretchfabricsinonestep.
1.2.7 Closed overlock Seamandovercastinonestep,patch,hem.
1.2.8 Stretchknitoverlock Seamandovercaststretchfabricsinonestep.
1.2.9 Reinforced overlock Seamandovercaststretchfabricsinonestepandreinforce.
1.2.10 Finished edge overlock Seamandovercaststretchfabricsinonestepwithreinforcededge.
1.2.11 Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics.
1.2.12 Openoverlock
blindhem
Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics.
1.2.13 Closed overlock
blindhem
Create decorative overlock blindhem for stretch fabrics.
1.3.1 Linenbuttonhole Buttonholeforblouses,shirtsandlinen.
1.3.2 Standardbuttonhole Basicbuttonholeforblouses,shirtsandjackets.Alsoforpillowcases.
1.3.3 Rounded buttonhole
with pointed tack
Buttonholeforgarments.
1.3.4 Rounded buttonhole
with lengthwise tack
Buttonholeforgarments.
1.3.5 Rounded buttonhole
with crosswise tack
Buttonholeforgarments.
1.3.6 Eyeletbuttonholewith
pointed tack
Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole.
1.3.7 Eyeletbuttonholewith
lengthwise tack
Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonholeforlightgarmentsorjackets.
1.3.9 Decorative buttonhole
with triangle tack
Decorative buttonhole.

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Introduction
1.3.10 Stretchbuttonhole Buttonholeforstretchfabrics.
1.3.11 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.
1.3.12 Decorative buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.
1.3.13 Professional eyelet
buttonhole
Professional tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
1.3.14 Decorative eyelet
buttonhole
Decorative buttonhole for jackets.
1.3.15 Heirloom round
buttonhole with
pointed tack
Decorative heirloom buttonhole.
1.3.16 Buttonsewing Sewonbuttonsortacking.
1.3.17 Boundbuttonhole Foundation stitch for bound buttonhole.
1.4.1 Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
1.4.2 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
1.4.3 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
1.4.4 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
1.5.1 Programmable darning
stitch
Darning holes or damaged fabric.
1.5.2 Programmable
reinforced darning
stitch
Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric.
1.5.3 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
1.5.4 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
1.5.5 Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
1.5.6 Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
1.5.7 Decorative tack Automatically decorative topper for seams and pockets.

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2.4 Quilt stitches -
Crazy patch stitches
Introduction
2.1 Quilt stitches -
Handlook stitches
2.2 Quilt stitches -
Antique quilt stitches
2.3 Quilt stitches -
Stippling stitches
3.1 Needle art stitches -
Cross stitches
3.1 Needle art stitches -
Cross stitches
2.4 Quilt stitches -
Crazy patch stitches
Decorative stitches
3.2 Needle art stitches -
Hemstitches
3.3 Needle art stitches -
Antique hand embroidery stitches

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3.3 Needle art stitches -
Antique hand embroidery stitches
3.3 Needle art stitches -
Antique hand embroidery stitches
Introduction
3.4 Needle art stitches -
Smocking stitches
4.1 Decorative stitches -
Scallop edges
4.2 Decorative stitches -
Satin stitches
4.2 Decorative stitches -
Satin stitches
4.1 Decorative stitches -
Scallop edges
4.3 Decorative stitches -
Leaves and owers
4.3 Decorative stitches -
Leaves and owers

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Introduction
4.5 Decorative stitches -
Ornamental stitches
4.5 Decorative stitches -
Ornamental stitches
4.6 Decorative stitches -
Bows and hearts
4.3 Decorative stitches -
Leaves and owers
4.4 Decorative stitches -
Art stitches
4.4 Decorative stitches -
Art stitches
4.4 Decorative stitches -
Art stitches
4.5 Decorative stitches -
Ornamental stitches
4.6 Decorative stitches -
Bows and hearts

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Introduction
4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders
4.7 Decorative stitches -
Fun stitches
5.1 Maxi stitches -
Scallop and satin stitches
4.7 Decorative stitches -
Fun stitches
4.7 Decorative stitches -
Fun stitches
5.2 Maxi stitches -
Leaves and owers
5.3 Maxi stitches -
Art stitches
5.4 Maxi stitches -
Fun stitches

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Introduction
5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram
6.1 Sewing techniques -
Optional feet stitches
6.2 Sewing techniques -
Handlook quilt stitches
6.3 Sewing techniques -
Four direction stitches
5.5 Maxi stitches -
Stippling stitches
5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram
6.1 Sewing techniques -
Optional feet stitches

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Alphabets
Comic Cyrillic
Outline Script
Introduction
6.4 Sewing techniques -
Stacking stitches
6.4 Sewing techniques -
Stacking stitches