Pfaff Espression line 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.
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Table of contents
1
Introduction 1:5
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Front side...................................................................... 1:6
Top parts....................................................................... 1:6
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Included accessories.................................................... 1:7
Presser feet.................................................................... 1:8
6WLWFKRYHUYLHZ......................................................... 1:9
Utility stitches .............................................................. 1:9
Quilt stitches .............................................................. 1:11
Needle art stitches ..................................................... 1:11
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$OSKDEHWV ................................................................ 1:12
2
Preparations 2:1
Unpacking................................................................. 2:2
Connect to the power supply ................................. 2:2
Pack away after sewing........................................... 2:3
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Free arm..................................................................... 2:3
Thread cutter............................................................. 2:3
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Threading the machine............................................ 2:4
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Inserting the bobbin................................................. 2:7
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(OHFWURQLFNQHHOLIW........................................... 2:8
Needles ...................................................................... 2:8
Changing the needle................................................ 2:9
Lowering feed dogs ................................................. 2:9
Changing the presser foot....................................... 2.9
%XWWRQVIRUquilt expression™ 4.2........................ 2:11
%XWWRQVIRUexpression™ 3.2................................. 2:13
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3
Sewing 3:1
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Mirroring................................................................... 3:4
Tie-off options........................................................... 3:4
Tapering program .................................................... 3:5
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Personal stitches ....................................................... 3:6
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Common sewing pop-ups .................................... 3:10
4
Sequencing 4:1
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Using the alphabet ................................................... 4:3
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5
Maintenance 5:1
Cleaning the machine.............................................. 5:2
Replacing the stitch plate........................................ 5:2
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 5:3
Note: The machine models will be referred to as simply 4.2 and 3.2 in this manual.

1
Introduction

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quilt expression 4.2
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Introduction
Front side
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2. Threading slots
3. Thread cutter
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11. Free arm
12. Presser foot
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15. Needle screw
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18. Handwheel
19. Main switch, connectors for power cord and
foot control
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Top parts
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Machine overview

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Accessory tray
The accessory tray features special compartments
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Included accessories
36. Thread net
37. Edge guide
38. Felt pad
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Presser feet
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sew closer to zipper teeth.
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When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button
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arm must be behind the needle bar. Tighten the screw.
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Introduction
Stitch overview
Utility stitches
Stitch
Stitch
number Name Description
4.2 3.2
1 1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 52 (4.2) / 43 (3.2).
2 2 Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
3 3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse.
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7 7 Z-Zig Zag stitch Appliqué, couching, eyelets.
8 8 Stretch triple Zig Zag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
9 9 Three-step Zig Zag stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.
10 10 Elastic stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
11 11 Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.
12 12 Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic thread in the bobbin.
13 13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching.
14 14 Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams.
15 15 Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics.
16 16 Blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on woven fabrics.
17 17 Elastic blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics.
18 18 Stretch tricot stitch Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
19 19 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
20 – Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step.
21 20 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge.
22 21 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
23 – Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.

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Introduction
Stitch
Stitch
number Name Description
4.2 3.2
24 22 Overlock Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics.
25 23 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.
26 24 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
27 – Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce.
28 – Finished edge overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
29 25 Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics.
30 26 Open overlock blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics.
31 – Closed overlock blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics.
32 27 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen.
33 28 Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillowcases.
34 29 Rounded buttonhole with
pointed tack Buttonhole for garments.
35 30 Rounded buttonhole with
lengthwise tack Buttonhole for garments.
36 31 Eyelet buttonhole with pointed
tack Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole.
37 32 Eyelet buttonhole with
lengthwise tack Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
38 33 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets.
39 34 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.
40 – Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.
41 – Decorative eyelet buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for jackets.
42 – Heirloom round buttonhole
with pointed tack Decorative heirloom buttonhole.
43 35 Bound buttonhole With extra cutting space for bound buttonhole (straight stitch).
44 36 Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking.
45 37 Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
46 38 Programmable darning stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric.
47 39 Programmable reinforced
darning stitch Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric.

1:11
Introduction
Stitch
Stitch
number Name Description
4.2 3.2
48 40 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
49 41 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
50 42 Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
51 – Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
Quilt stitches
Stitch
4.2 52* 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75
3.2 43* 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 – 52 – 53 – 54 55 – 56 57 58 59 – 60 –
Stitch
4.2 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98
3.2 61 62 – – 63 – 64 65 66 – 67 – 68 69 – 70 71 72 73 – – – 74
Needle art stitches
Stitch
4.2 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122
3.2 75 76 77 78 – 79 80 81 82 83 – 84 85 – 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 –
Stitch
4.2 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136
3.2 95 96 97 – 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107
Decorative stitches
Stitch
4.2 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160
3.2 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 – 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130
Stitch
4.2 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184
3.2 – – 131 132 133 134 135 136 – 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 – 147 148 149 150
Stitch
4.2 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208
3.2 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 – 160 161 162 163 164 – 165 166 – 167 168 – 169 170
* This stitch makes a more decorative tie-off than stitch 1.

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* Only in russian quilt expression™4.2 sewing machine.
** Not included in russian quilt expression™4.2 sewing machine.
Introduction
Stitch
4.2 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231
3.2 171 172 173 174 – 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192
Stitch
4.2 232 23312341235123612372238323942405241524262436244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254
3.2 193 19411951196119711982199320042015202520362046–––––––––––
1Requires optional Candlewicking Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820613-096).
2Requires optional Beading Foot 6mm (Part number 820605-096).
3Requires optional Beading Foot 4mm (Part number 820604-096).
4Requires optional Bi-level Topstitch Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820676-096).
5Requires optional Three Hole yarn Foot w/ IDT™ system (Part number 820920-096).
6Requires optional Join and Fold Edging Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820931-096).
Alphabets
Comic (3.2 & 4.2)
Cyrillic (3.2 & 4.2*)
Outline (4.2**)

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Preparations

2:2
ABC
Preparations
Unpacking
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packaging and lift off the machine carrying
case.
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plastic bag.
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styrofoam inside.
Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing
may affect stitch quality. The styrofoam is for packing
purposes only and should be removed.
Note: Your PFAFF®Expressionsewing machine is
adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room
temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can
affect the sewn result.
Connect to the power supply
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cord and the foot control.
Note: Before plugging in the foot control, check to
ensure that it is type ”FR5” (see underside of foot
control).
1. Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot
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to make sure it is properly connected. Lay the
cord in the slot on the underside of the foot
control.
Note: Connecting the foot control cord to the foot
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going to use the machine.
2. Connect the foot control cord to the front
socket on the bottom right side of the machine
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3. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on
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the cord into the wall socket.
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For the USA and Canada
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polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not
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A
Preparations
Pack away after sewing
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2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then
from the machine.
3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine.
Wind the cord around the foot control for easy
storage.
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the tray on to the machine around the free arm.
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free arm.
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LED lights
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shadows.
Free arm
To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray.
When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray
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it to the left.
Thread cutter
To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back
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Spool pins
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pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins
are designed for all types of thread. The main
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Use the horizontal position for normal threads and
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threads.
Horizontal position
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and slide on a second spool cap.
Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread
spool. For narrow thread spools, use a smaller
spool cap in front of the spool. For large thread
spools, use a larger spool cap in front of the spool.
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between the spool cap and the thread spool.
Small spool cap
Large spool cap

2:4
PF
A
AC
D
E
B
C
B
Preparations
Main spool pin in vertical position
Vertical position
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on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under
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reeling off too fast.
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Auxiliary spool pin
The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a
bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for
a second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
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cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool.
Threading the machine
Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the
needle is in the up position.
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cap of the right size.
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the front to the back. Pull the thread from the
right underneath the bobbin winder thread
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3. Thread down through the right-hand
threading slot and then upwards through the
left-hand threading slot.
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5. Thread the needle.
Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in vertical
position.
quilt expression™ 4.2

2:5
PF
A
C
B
D
H
G
AC
E
F
B
Preparations
Needle threader
The needle threader allows you to thread the
needle automatically. The needle must be in the up
position to use the built-in needle threader. We also
recommend lowering the presser foot.
1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all
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through the needle eye.
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3. Let the needle threader gently swing back. The
hook pulls the thread through the needle eye
and forms a loop behind the needle. Pull the
thread loop out behind the needle.
Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size
70-120 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for
size 60 needles or smaller, a wing needle, twin needle or
triple needle. There are also some optional accessories
that require manual threading of the needle.
Threading for twin needle
Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle.
Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the
needle is in the up position.
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spool cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary
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pad. Place the second thread on the spool pin.
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the front to the back. Pull both threads from
the right underneath the bobbin winder thread
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3. Thread down through the right-hand
threading slot and then upwards through the
left-hand threading slot. Make sure that you
pass one thread to the left and one thread to
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threading slot. Make sure that one thread is
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other one outside. Make sure that the threads
do not become twisted together.
5. Thread the needles.
Note: If using specialty threads (such as metallic
threads) its weight and irreglular surface increases
the thread tension. By reducing the tension, the risk of
needle breakage is prevented.
quilt expression™ 4.2

2:6
B
C
A
C
A
B
D
C C
E
Preparations
Bobbin winding
Winding from horizontal position
1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle,
with the logo facing up. Use only the original
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2. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in
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against the spool.
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front to back. Pull the thread counter-clockwise
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the rear.
Note: Make sure the thread is pulled securely inside
the pre-tension device for correct thread tension.
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the inside to the outside.
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pop-up appears on the screen to inform you
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control to start winding the bobbin.
When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winding
will slow down and stop automatically. The
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Winding through the needle
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using a metal presser foot.
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the presser foot, upward through the left-hand
threading slot and through the bobbin thread
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12
43
A
B
C
D
Preparations
Inserting the bobbin
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you.
2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the
logo facing up and the thread unreeling from
the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then
rotate counter-clockwise when you pull out
the thread.
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right and then to the left into the tension spring
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the thread to the left to cut.
Note: The bobbin cover can be used as a magnifying
glass.
IDT™ system (Integrated dual feed)
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expression™ VHZLQJPDFKLQHSURYLGHVWKHLGHDO
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the fabric from the top and bottom at the same
time. The material is fed precisely, eliminating
puckering on seams in light weight fabrics such as
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perfect match when sewing plaid or striped fabrics.
Engaging the IDT™ system
Important: For all work with the IDT™ system use
presser feet with the center back cut-out (D).
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down until it engages.
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Preparations
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for regulating the presser foot height.
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for you.
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both hands.
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the hole.
Needles
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We recommend needles of system 130/705H.
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Universal needle (B)
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leathers. Marked with a yellow band.
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damage to thread and materials. Use with metallic
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Denim needle (E)
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band.
Wing needles (F)
The Wing Needle has wide wings on the side of
the needle to poke holes in the fabric when sewing
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Note: Change the needle often. Always use a straight
needle with a sharp point (G).
A damaged needle (H) can cause skipped stitches,
breakage or snapping of the thread. A damaged needle
can also damage the stitch plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (I), since it may
damage your sewing machine.