Pfaff EXPRESSION 2038 - User manual

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Sew your own ideas!
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Discover how much fun sewing can be!
Quilting, appliqué,
embellishing?
There is a Pfaff TOOLBOX just for you!
Templates, presser feet, patterns, special accessories and creative examples.
With a Pfaff TOOLBOX, you can turn your creative ideas into finished products
right away! Ask your dealer for the current selection.
At your Pfaff dealer:
The great
Accessory Catalogue!
The perfect reference for everyone who loves
sewing! It contains everything you need to make
sewing even more fun.
The complete range of presser feet, creative
Toolboxes, and much more!
Always up to date: www.pfaff.com
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Innovative Design
Accessory
CatalogueIncluding
instructions
for all
presser feet!

Practical features, ease of use!
Easy needle threading!
No more searching for the needle's eye. Just
lay the thread in place and start sewing,
thanks to the integrated needle threader!
Many needle positions!
For precise topstitching, without having to
move the fabric. Perfect for sewing zippers
in place.
The “Needle up/down“ function!
The needle remains in the down position for
easy pivoting in any thickness of fabric.
Only from Pfaff!
Sensormatic Buttonhole!
Sew perfect buttonholes on every fabric
and repeat them as often as needed.
Beautiful high quality stitches!
The
expressionline offers a large selection
of high quality stitches, beautiful down to the
last detail!
Permanent reverse function!
Sew in permanent reverse with the touch of
a button. When sewing in reverse, your
hands are free to guide your fabric.
Stitch Package!
69 stitches:
18 utility stitches
2buttonholes
10 decorative stitches
12 satin stitches
1cross stitch
2quilting stitches
2hem stitches
only from Pfaff!
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!Only from Pfaff!
The ergonomic work surface
with lots of room for sewing!
The ultimate in piecing perfection!
Absolutely even fabric feed from both the top and the bottom.
Checks and stripes match exactly. Fine fabrics, several layers – absolutely
no slipping! Perfect for quilting!
Only Pfaff gives you perfect fabric feed with the original IDTTM!
Pfaff makes the difference!
The ORIGINAL – only from Pfaff
for over 35 years!
During sewing, the fabric is fed simultaneously from both the top and bottom.
Absolutely nothing can slip when working with fine fabrics or several layers.
It’s wonderful for quilting because piecing and quilt blocks match exactly.
The original IDTTM guarantees that the feed dogs are perfectly synchronized!
Only Pfaff has the original IDTTM built into its sewing machines.
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Get ready for a modern, innovative sewing
machine that can handle the challenges of any
fabric. Its ease of use will free your creative
energies and help turn your own ideas into
reality. Select your stitch and the illuminated
expression window immediately shows
you all of the important information. Optimal
settings, such as stitch length and width, are
already set, but they can be changed to fit
your individual needs. Get acquainted with all
the highlights of the Pfaff expression2028 .
Interested? Then ask your Pfaff dealer for a
demonstration. You'll be amazed...
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Direct Selection buttons!
Quick and easy stitch selection by using the Direct Selection buttons.
For each stitch, the optimal settings, such as length and width, are already set.
Settings can be adjusted if needed.
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The new
expressionline
from Pfaff attracts
attention!
Well-designed and a dream to use –
that's the new
expressionline
from Pfaff. Experience two superlative
sewing machine models. Innovative
features, ease of use, and unbelievable
possibilities. Decorative stitches with
an exceptional look are just waiting for
you to put them to use as lovely details.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world
of fabrics and create something that is
uniquely yours. The expressionline
is ready to help you.
The window shows it all!
Important information for each selected stitch
(i. e., stitch number, stitch length and width)
is shown in the illuminated
expression
window.
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The Pfaff expression2038 has even more to offer!
More features and more stitches for even more sewing
fun. You'll love the wonderful selection of decorative
stitches, including beautiful 9 mm stitches and an alphabet.
Combine and mirror decorative stitches for constantly
new variations. Express your personal style!
Enjoy all the features offered by Pfaff expression2038 !
Ask your Pfaff dealer for a personal demonstration.
!Only from Pfaff!
The ergonomic work
surface with lots of
room for sewing!
Perfection down to the last detail!
Linen, Eyelet or Cross Stitch
buttonhole?
The choice is yours! It doesn't matter if you
are sewing on light or heavy fabrics – each
buttonhole will be perfect. The secret lies in
the Pfaff unique Sensormatic Buttonhole!
Lower the feed dogs from the front
of the machine!
Ideal for darning, free-motion embroidery or
quilting – the feed dogs can be comfortably
lowered from the front of the machine.
Mirror decorative stitches for a
whole new look!
There is no need to turn the fabric while
sewing.
Everything you need to know is shown in the extralarge illuminated,
graphic
expression window.
Sew perfect corners!
Use the “Tapering” function to gradually
increase or decrease the width of a
satin stitch. Simply press the reverse
button and the stitch width is reduced
automatically.
Stitch Package!
80 stitches:
20 utility stitches
3buttonholes
19 decorative stitches
14 satin stitches
1cross stitch
2quilting stitches
3hem stitches
1alphabet:
33 letters
9symbols
10 figures
only from Pfaff!
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To sew yourself! Beautiful and imaginative – the new 9 mm stitches from Pfaff.
Find complete instructions for the sophisticated bag at www.pfaff.com
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Simply lovely: The new
9 mm stitches from Pfaff!
The 9 mm stitches from Pfaff are truly something special.
It’s obvious that the stitch designers had a love for details.
Use these large stitches to get that extra touch on your
projects, whether it is fashion, home decorations or quilting.
The memory of the expression 2038 offers room for creative
play! You can combine and mirror various stitches. The
results are unique new stitches – in your own personal style.
The 9 mm stitches from Pfaff are real highlights for ever-
yone who loves creative sewing. Alphabet included!
Add a personal touch with the fantastic
expression
alphabet! Combine letters in the graphic window to
write entire words and store them in one of the three
memories. The Pfaff
expression
2038 then sews it all
in one step.
The Pfaff sewing functions for extra ease of use!
Needle up/down, mirror designs, sew slow, and tie-off functions.
Just touch the info button and important sewing recommendations
appear in the window.
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Utility Description Stitch uses
Stitches
Button sewing program For applying two-hole or four-hole buttons.
Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Many needle positions
available for edge stitching or sewing in zippers.
Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as trouser legs, underarm seams
or decorative topstitching. With many needle positions.
Blind hem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics.
Three-step zigzag stitch Strong stitch for seam finishes, sewing elastic, darning tears,
and patches.
Blind hem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics.
Elastic blind stitch For securing hems invisibly and finishing the edge on
stretch fabrics.
Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.
The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.
Bridging stitch For bridging, decorative hem stitching and crazy quilting.
Basting stitch For basting project pieces together.
Zigzag stitch, For applique, couching over cords and creating eyelets.
Right/left needle position
Lightning stretch stitch For joining lightweight stretch fabrics
and decorative embellishment.
Foundation elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics like
leathers and terry cloth.
Stem stitch For decorative embellishment.
Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching.
Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.
Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem finishing on stretch fabric, for decorative elastic application and sewing
with elastic thread in the bobbin.
Cross hem stitch Provides a highly elastic decorative seam for hems
on sportswear and casual wear.
Light-knit fabric Use to mend light jersey knits.
patching stitch Also for a decorative hem and neckline finish.
Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.
The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.
Stretch knit overlock stitch Join and overcast open knit fabrics and jersey.
Bartack For applying belt loops and reinforcing pockets.
Denim bartack Decorative bartack for trouser and skirt pockets.
Round end buttonhole Buttonholes for shirts, jackets and trousers.
with lengthwise bartack
Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen.
Eyelet buttonhole with Professional tailor's buttonhole for denim jackets and trousers,
lengthwise bartack or as a decorative touch for kitchen or shower curtains.
Add rings through the buttonholes to hang the curtains.
Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for jackets and for embellishing
other garments.
Round ends buttonhole Use for light weight garments or jackets.
Eyelet Create eyelets for garment and home textiles.
Also great for decorating nostalgia projects.
Block alphabet with figures, Decorative, block alphabet for creating labels for towels,
block letters 9 mm writing names, or embellishing any sewing project.
The stitch package at a glance!
Decorative
stitches
For embellishing crafts, garments
and home decorating projects.
Satin stitches
Dense decorative stitch. Use with
speciality threads for beautiful designs.
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Quilt stitches
For topstitching quilt projects with a hand-look stitch. Hem stitches For ornamental hem stitching.
Can be used with a wing needle.
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Cross stitches
For embellishing table linens, crafts or garments.