Pfaff Expression 3.0 User manual

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Are you searching for new inspiration, the highest level of sewing ease, and modern technology?
You will find all of this and more in the new expressionTM line sewing machines from PFAFF®.
All it takes is one look at its unique design to understand that it is a sewer’s dream. With its origin
in German tradition, it fits perfectly in the new generation of PFAFF® sewing machines. Get ready
to enjoy what the name PFAFF® stands for.
Spacious. The most generous sewing space and the longest free-arm make sewing any size
project effortless.
Bright. The perfectly illuminated sewing area and the intuitive, clear graphic display will optimize
your working process.
Precise. The original IDTTM system guarantees absolutely even fabric feed from top and bottom.
A unique selection of perfectly stitched high-quality 9 mm stitches will inspire new ideas.
Three models*, each with exceptional features, are waiting to be discovered by you.
Let yourself be enchanted by an exciting new world of sewing.
A simple touch of a button makes everything happen.
Realize your potential
and experience a new dimension of sewing

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Spacious. Bright. Precise.
*The PFAFF® expressionTM line sewing
machines include the expressionTM 2.0, 3.0
and quilt expressionTM 4.0, which is designed
for quilters' needs. (Information about the
PFAFF® quilt expressionTM 4.0 sewing machine
can be found in a separate brochure.)
A comparison of all features can be found
on page 7 and at www.pfaff.com. Your
authorized PFAFF® dealer will be happy
to give you a personal demonstration.
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Dual lights – no shadowsFascinating 9 mm high-quality stitches
Every project you sew becomes uniquely yours. Turn the lights on. The brilliance will dazzle you.
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Discover your own personal style.
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your own style
of creating
Select from a variety of stitches, alphabets (model 3.0 only) and buttonholes.
Illuminated Graphic DisplayA wide variety of stitches
All information at a glance – everything is so clear.
Creating your own fashions is
an enviable form of individuality.
Sophisticated fabrics and
imaginative elements demand
perfection down to the smallest
detail.
The new PFAFF®expressionTM line
is designed to excel.
Turn the PFAFF® expressionTM sewing
machine on and realize your potential ...
Dual lights illuminate the entire work
area with no shadows.
Take a look at the overview of utility
and decorative stitches presented
in the lid –
you’ll find everything you’ve
ever dreamt of.
Use the direct select buttons to easily
choose the stitch of your choice. The
large illuminated graphic display
shows you the selected stitch in actual
size at the recommended setting. Each
setting can be changed, in small steps,
and the new setting can be permanently
saved within the memories of the
sewing machine for later use (model 3.0
only).
The PFAFF® expressionTM sewing machine
offers automatic tie-off at the begin-
ning and end of each seam for a quick
and easy finish.
Discover buttonhole perfection ...
Perfect results include perfect button-
holes – and these are
guaranteed – when
using the unique Sen-
sormatic Buttonhole
Foot. Both sides of
each buttonhole are
stitched in the same
direction for professio-
nal appearance – and
for identical button-
holes, every time!
Set individual creative accents ...
Immerse yourself in the fascinating
selection of high-quality PFAFF®
9 mm stitches. Use these stitches
to create unique embellishments.
Change stitches, mirror them
and combine them – completely
new stitch combinations will immediately
appear before your eyes. Save your
ideas in one of the machine’s memories
and stitch entire sequences
in one step (model 3.0 only).
And that’s not all …
Everything stays in place when
working with fine fabric or
several layers. When sewing
long pieces of fabric, such as
curtains, it feeds both layers
evenly along the entire length.
Patterned fabric such as stripes
always match.
The original – only from
Pfaff for over 40 years!
The ultimate in
piecing perfection!
Absolutely even fabric feed
from both the top and the
bottom.
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Do you enjoy beautifying your
home with accessories you have
created yourself? Then you belong
to those who love to express their
own individual style.
The expressionTM line sewing
machines will surprise you with
the ultimate sewing convenience
and all those special extras which
make creating with fabrics and
colors a real pleasure.
Experience a new dimension of
space ...
Curtains, tablecloths, coverlets, quilts –
large amounts of fabric need lots of
room to sew. The PFAFF® expressionTM
line sewing machines will impress you
with their well-conceived design, which
gives you fantastic freedom of move-
ment and unbelievable space to the
right of the needle (250 mm / 10").
Place the layers of fabric and batting
under
the presser foot and you’ll
immediately notice the amazing amount
of space. Do you like to sew tubular
items? No problem, thanks to the longest
slender free-arm on the market.
Realize what preciseness means ...
With 37 different needle positions
available for straight stitch, you can
stitch each stitch exactly where you
want it. Select needle down when
you stop sewing. The needle remains
in the fabric for easy pivoting.
The extra-large stitch plate has
seam markings to the le and the right
of the needle to guarantee the right
spacing and perfect sewing results.
Thanks to the electronic needle
piercing power, perfectly even stitches
are guaranteed.
Experiment with all your creative
possibilities ...
The repertoire of PFAFF®9 mm high-
quality stitches invites you to create
loving details and eye-catching effects.
Select the Tapering function (model 3.0
only) to gradually increase or decrease
the width of the stitches to create
fantastic effects. Attach a twin needle
(model 3.0 only), enter the size, and the
PFAFF® expressionTM sewing machine auto-
matically adjusts the stitch width. You’ll
be delighted with the results.
With one of the alphabets you can
make your own label to complete your
project (model 3.0 only). Sewing can be
so wonderful, so creative, so exciting.
Realize the potential of a brand new
sewing machine that offers everything
that you ever dreamt of: innovative
features, modern sewing convenience
and a stitch repertoire that inspires new
ideas.
The PFAFF® expressionTM line is waiting for
you – at your PFAFF® dealer.
Realize how each detail
reflects
your personality
Fantastic effects with tapering
Gradually increase or decrease the width of the stitches to create new effects.
Beautiful free-motion sewing
Simply set the presser foot at the free-motion position and start.
Set the needle to stop up or down in the fabric,
with just a tap of the foot control.

Use sophisticated
accessories, such as
the PFAFF® Fringe
Foot (available
separately), to create
unbelievable effects.
You’ll find sewing
instructions for the
exclusive PFAFF®
design cushion at
www.pfaff.com
Create unique
stitched surfaces!
Lower the feed dogs
from the front of the
machine, select the Free
motion position,
and move the fabric as
you choose to create a
unique stitched surface.

High presser foot clearance
Lots of space to stitch through thick fabrics or several layers.
Beautiful details
The quilt becomes uniquely yours.
Do you like to quilt? Then
find out more about the
PFAFF® quilt expressionTM 4.0
sewing machine – the
model which offers many
additional quilting features.
Information and sewing
instructions for this quilted
design cushion can be found
at www.pfaff.com
The well-designed shape of the PFAFF® expressionTM line
sewing machines offers unbelievable 250 mm (10'') of
space for working with large amounts of fabric.
Discover the large sewing space – a dream not
only for quilters!
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quilt expressionTM 4.0 expressionTM 2.0 expressionTM 3.0
There are three models in the PFAFF®expressionTM line with unique features
and accessories. Compare all three and talk to your PFAFF®dealer to decide
which one is best for you.
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Realize the potential that the
PFAFF®expressionTM line has to offer.
The original IDTTM system – only from Pfaff! Absolutely even fabric feed from both the top and the bottom.
Large sewing space. The sewing area to the right of the needle is super-sized for sewing large projects.
A wide variety of beautiful stitches, including utility stitches, buttonholes, 9mm wide decorative stitches, cross stitches, hemstitches
and quilt stitches. 104 153 222
German innovative design. Built to make sewing easy and to achieve the professional results that sewers want.
Dual Lights. Optimized bright lights illuminate the entire work area with no shadows.
Illuminated graphic display. Clear, intuitive display shows the stitch in actual size at the recommended setting, including all information.
Free-motion sewing. For easy quilting and beautiful free-motion embroidery. 2
modes
External feed dog drop. Convenient location to lower the feed dogs from the front of the machine. Ideal for stippling, free-motion
embroidery or darning.
Extra presser foot lift. Raise the presser foot to its highest position to easily place thick fabrics or several layers under the presser foot.
Stitch positioning. Makes it possible to change the needle position for all stitches.
Easy-access Stitch Selection. Quick and easy stitch selection by means of the Direct Selection Buttons.
Automatic Tie-off. Tie-off automatically at the beginning and the end of a seam for a quick and easy finish.
Needle up/down. Touch a button to set the needle to automatically stop up or down in the fabric for pivoting, appliqué and more.
Speed Ranges. Adjust sewing speed for specialty threads or techniques.
Mirror image. Flip the stitch for more creative possibilities. 2
ways
Information Button. Simply touch the Info Button and important sewing recommendations appear in the illuminated display.
37 needle positions. Variable needle positions for precise topstitching. Perfect for quilting and sewing zippers in place.
Integrated Needle Threader. Easy threading of the needle’s eye every time.
Large stitch plate. Features seam markings for perfect guiding to the le or right of the needle.
Sensormatic buttonhole. The exclusive buttonhole Sensormatic foot guarantees professional buttonholes on any fabric. Both sides
of each buttonhole are sewn in the same direction for precise stitch quality. Each buttonhole stitched to the exact length, every time.
Stitch sequencing and memories. Combine and save stitches and /or letters in a memory – sew in one step repeatedly. 10 20
Personal stitch settings. Change the settings on all built in stitches to your personal liking. Save in a personal stitch memory. 10 20
Program sequencing commands. Program Stop, Tie-off or more into a stitch sequence.
Built-in sewing alphabet. Add a personal touch with a built-in sewing alphabet. 2 3
Tapering on all 9 mm decorative stitches. Gradually increase or decrease the width at the beginning and/or
the end of any stitch. Choose different angles for more creative opportunities.
Twin needle program. Automatically adjusts the stitch width to prevent needle breakage.
Stitch width safety. Limits stitch width to center needle straight stitch while using straight stitch needle plate and/or straight stitch foot
to prevent needle breakage.
Stitch restart. Instantly returns to the beginning of your selected stitch or sequence.
Thread Snips. Automatically cuts top and bobbin threads. Automatically cuts aer buttonholes. Program cuts in sequences.
Automatic presser foot lift. Raises the presser foot instantly when the needle is set to stop down and/or at the end of a seam, aer
a thread snip.
Electronic thread tension. Makes sewing simple. Best tension is set electronically for different stitches and techniques.
Electronic Knee Lift. Raises the presser foot with an easy movement.
Bobbin thread sensor. Alerts you when your bobbin thread is running low.
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Expand the possibilities with the right
accessories. You’ll recieve the new,
68-page accessory catalogue as a gi
when you purchase a PFAFF® expressionTM
sewing machine. On every page, find
creative sewing ideas and everything
you need to achieve professional
sewing and quilting results.
There is more
to discover!
Make it yourself! At www.pfaff.com you’ll find
detailed instructions for various PFAFF® sewing
projects and decorative embellishments.
For more information, visit
your authorized PFAFF®
dealer or visit the Internet.
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