Pfaff creative 1.5 Manual
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- Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 1
Owner's Manual - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 2
be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 3
or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard. • This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EUROPE ONLY: This appliance can be used by children - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 4
Embroidery Intro Software (PC 25 How to Update Your Machine 26 Updating Instructions 26 Buttons and Indicators 27 Needle Stop Up/Down Button with Indicator 27 Tie-off Button 27 Thread Snips Button with Indicator 27 Start/Stop Button 27 Reverse Button with Indicator 28 Sewing Mode/Embroidery - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 5
43 Load Sequence 44 Sewing a sequence 44 5 Embroidery Preparations 45 Embroidery Unit Overview 45 Embroidery Hoop Overview 45 Designs 45 Embroidery Collection 45 Download Backup Designs 46 Connect the Embroidery Unit 46 Remove the Embroidery Unit 46 Attach Embroidery/Free-Motion Foot - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 6
1 Introduction Machine Overview Front Introduction 1. Lid with stitch overview 2. Presser foot pressure dial 3. Threading slots 4. Thread cutter 5. LED lights 6. Needle bar 7. Buttonhole lever 8. Built-in needle threader 9. Needle thread guide 10. Needle plate 11. Bobbin cover 6 12. Free arm 13. - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 7
Introduction Top Parts 1. Thread guides 2. Bobbin winder thread guide and tension disc 3. Bobbin thread cutter 4. Bobbin winder lever and bobbin spindle 5. Hole for auxiliary spool pin 6. Felt pad 7. Spool cap 8. Spool pin 9. Thread tension discs 10. Take-up lever Rear Side 1. Handle 2. Presser - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 8
8. Bobbins (5, one is on the machine) 9. Screwdriver for needle plate 10. Spool cap, small 11. Spool cap, large 12. USB embroidery stick with embroidery designs and PFAFF® creative™ 1.5 embroidery collection booklet 13. Multi-purpose tool 14. Long needle clamp screw for zig-zag free-motion sewing 8 - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 9
Included Hoop 1. creative™ MASTER HOOP (240x150 mm) Introduction Included Accessories not in Picture • Foot control • Power cord • Needles • Hard cover Presser Feet OA -Standard Presser Foot for IDT™ System (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used mainly for straight stitching - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 10
foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes longer than 25 mm. Use the markings on the foot to position the garment edge. The finger on the back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonhole. 6 - Embroidery/Free-Motion Foot This foot is used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. This foot can also - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 11
patching. 10 Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing. 11 Honeycomb stitch 12 Bridging stitch 13 Foundation elastic stitch 14 Crosshem stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic thread in the bobbin. Joining fabrics and quilt - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 12
for jackets and trousers. with lengthwise tack 30 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. 31 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics. 32 Button sewing 33 Eyelet 34 Programmable darning stitch 35 Programmable reinforced darning stitch 36 Bartack 37 Denim bartack - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 13
Introduction Quilt Stitches 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 Needle Art Stitches 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 Satin Stitches 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 Decorative Stitches 106 - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 14
Optional Feet Stitches 146 Beading stitch, 4-6mm 147 Candlewicking 148 Candlewicking 149 Joining and edging stitch 150 Joining and edging stitch For sewing on pearls, beads etc. Requires optional Beading foot (part number 820605-096) Create the look of hand embroidered French knots. Requires - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 15
: Your PFAFF® creative™ 1.5 machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result. Note: Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 16
. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left. Mounting Machine in Sewing Cabinet There are two holes on the underside of the machine designed for mounting the machine into a sewing cabinet. Attach the machine with M6 screws. Thread Cutter To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back to front - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 17
machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed you experience problems with the bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. Insert the auxiliary spool pin into the hole at the top of the machine - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 18
Machine the threading path. 2. Pull the thread under the thread guide (A) from the right to the left. 3. Pull the thread under it. Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size 70120 needles. You cannot require manual threading of the needle. When threading the needle manually, make sure that - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 19
Thread the second thread the same way as the first. 6. Make sure that one thread is inside the needle thread guide and the other one outside. 7. Thread needle eye by hand from front to back. Note: The weight and : Do not use asymmetrical twin needles, since they may damage your sewing machine. 19 - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 20
is in its highest position. Bring the thread up from the needle, under the presser foot, upward through the lefthand threading slot and through the bobbin thread guide (A). Then follow step 3 to 6. Note: Use a metal presser foot when - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 21
arrow markings into the needle plate thread guide from (D) to (E). To cut off excess thread, pull thread to the right over the blade (E). 4. Replace the bobbin cover. IDT™ System (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely, the PFAFF® creative™ 1.5 machine provides the ideal solution: the - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 22
IDT™ system slowly upward. Preparations Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles . Use with metallic and other specialty threads for embroidery and decorative sewing. Denim Needle Denim needles have a sharp point - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 23
stitches, breakage or snapping of the thread. It can also damage the needle plate. Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (C), they can damage your sewing machine. Changing the Needle 1. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. 2. Loosen the needle screw. Use the screw driver if - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 24
not need to adjust the presser foot pressure. For specialty techniques, or when sewing on very light or heavy fabric, adjusting the pressure can improve the result the presser foot. Note: The machine will not start when the presser foot is raised (except for bobbin winding). Changing the Presser Foot - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 25
damage the files on your USB embroidery stick and you will loose all current embroidery design information on screen. Complimentary Embroidery Intro Software (PC) A PC embroidery intro software is available for your PFAFF® creative™ 1.5 sewing and embroidery machine. It adds the following features - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 26
and use your embroidery intro software. How to Update Your Machine Be sure to consult the web site at www.pfaff.com and/ or your local authorized PFAFF® dealer for updates and upgrades for your machine and owner's manual. Updating Instructions • Go to the PFAFF® web site at www.pfaff.com to find - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 27
8. Sewing mode/ embroidery stitch-out mode button 9. Sequencing/embroidery edit sewing, machine will sew a tie-off and stop automatically at the beginning of next sewing. Thread Snips Button with Indicator Press the button when you are not sewing and your sewing machine cuts the top and bobbin - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 28
embroidery design or font from an USB embroidery stick. Alphabet Mode, Sequencing Button In Sequencing, press this button to create text sequences from various characters in two different fonts. Save Personal Stitch or Sequence button Press this button to save a stitch or sequence to the machine - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 29
the wheel to move the design in the hoop. OK Button The wheel center button, OK, is used to confirm your selections or clear messages on your screen. Speed Control Lever The speed control lever sets the maximum sewing/ embroidery speed. To increase sewing/embroidery speed, slide the lever upwards - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 30
box will be dashed. Different settings are available depending on whether you are in sewing or embroidery mode. Press the settings menu button again to leave the settings menu. Thread Tension Your sewing machine will electronically pre-set a thread tension for the selected stitch. Depending on the - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 31
arrow buttons. The value can be set between -3 to 4 in steps of 1. Software Version Check the software version for your sewing machine. Hoop Positions (Only in embroidery mode) Use the hoop position functions to move the hoop to different positions. Current Position When you want to return to the - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 32
Preparations Park Position When you have finished your embroidery, remove the hoop and open the settings menu. Use the wheel to select the park position option and press OK. It is very important to remove the hoop before selecting park position, otherwise it may be damaged. Cut Position Cut - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 33
machine. Your selected stitch will be shown in real size in the stitch field. Here you will find all the basic information you need to start sewing selected by default. Note: It's not possible to sew with the embroidery unit attached. Sewing Mode - Overview 1. Stitch field 2. Selected stitch number - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 34
be reset to default when another stitch is selected. Adjusted settings are not automatically saved when the machine is turned off. The values for stitch length and stitch width are shown to the right of will not change. 2. Stitch length/ stitch density/elongation 3. Thread tension Sewing Mode 34 - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 35
the two fabric layers. Your sewing machine electronically sets a thread tension for the selected stitch. Depending on the fabric, batting, thread etc, the tension may need to be adjusted. See page 30 for instructions on how to change the setting manually. If the bobbin thread is visible on the top - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 36
as desired (B). Note: Always sew a test buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric. 5. Position your project under the presser foot so that the marking on the fabric is aligned with the center of the buttonhole foot. 6. Lower the buttonhole lever (A) all the way down. Note: The machine will not start to - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 37
machine starts sewing the bar tack. The machine will sew a few tie-off stitches and stop automatically. The machine cuts the top and bobbin thread pearl cotton over the metal bar extending from the center back of the 5M manual buttonhole foot or of the plastic bar of the 5 one step buttonhole foot. - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 38
machine will sew the program for you and then tie-off and stop. Note: Use the multi-purpose tool to create a thread shank for your button. You can also use a sew-on button foot, available as an optional accessory at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Darning Darning a small hole or a tear before - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 39
see your bobbin thread. You might need to adjust the thread tension depending on which fabric, thread and batting that is used. Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to sew and check the tension. Recommended Stitches for a Handlook Quilt Use the edge guide to sew successive - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 40
while free-motion sewing will also help keep stitches even. 4. Begin near the center of your quilt. Take one stitch and pull the bobbin thread to the Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide (A). 5. When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a small - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 41
the needle must only be moved to the left. Common Sewing Pop-Ups Check Needle Thread The machine stops automatically if the needle thread runs out or breaks. Re-thread the machine, press OK and start sewing again. Machine Needs to Rest If the machine stops and this pop-up appears on the screen, the - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 42
and/or letters in a sequence. Save your sequence on your machine; reload and sew any time you like. All stitches in your sewing machine can be used for sequencing except for buttonholes, darning stitch, button sewing and bar tack stitches. Sequencing - Overview 1. Stitch field 2. Current stitch - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 43
display to show that the value is not default. Note: The adjustments will only affect the stitch at the cursor position. If you return to sewing mode, all adjustments made there will affect the entire sequence and will not be saved you return to sequencing. Delete a Stitch or Letter in a Sequence - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 44
. If you want to stop at the end of the sequence, press the thread snips while sewing. The machine will tie-off and cut the threads at the end of the sequence. Note: Adjustments made in sewing mode will affect the whole sequence. However, these adjustments will not be saved if you return - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 45
with your machine. We recommend copying the designs to your computer as an easily accessible backup if you should lose the USB embroidery stick or if you temporarily want to remove the designs from the stick. Embroidery Collection Page through the PFAFF® creative™ 1.5 embroidery collection booklet - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 46
creative™ 1.5 designs and other files from the USB stick are also available on our website for backup. Go to PFAFF® website at www.pfaff.com, click on Support and select creative™ 1.5 . When downloading the files you will be asked to enter a code. Enter number: 8200creative Connect the Embroidery - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 47
For the best embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric. When hooping stabilizer and fabric make sure that they are smooth and securely hooped. 1. Open the quick release (A) on the outer hoop and loosen the screw (B). Remove the inner hoop. Place the outer hoop on a firm flat - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 48
Embroidery Preparations Attach/Remove the Hoop Slide the hoop onto the embroidery arm from front to back until it clicks into place. To remove the hoop from the embroidery arm, press the grey button on the hoop connection assembly and slide the hoop towards you. 48 - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 49
. You need to have the embroidery unit connected to your machine to enter embroidery mode. After loading a design there are two views available in embroidery mode - stitch-out and edit. Embroidery Stitch-Out View 1 1. Embroidery field 2. Loaded design 3. Hoop size 4. Stitches left in color block - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 50
buttons to view all of the colors in the list. Embroidery Stitch-Out Load a Design This machine has 15 built-in embroidery designs and 86 designs delivered on the USB embroidery stick. All designs can be viewed in the creative™ 1.5 embroidery collection booklet available as a PDF file on the USB - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 51
to the right of the hoop size symbol to scroll through a list of available hoop sizes, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized PFAFF® dealer. Depending on the size of the design, some hoops may not be available for selection and the machine will beep. Stitch-out view - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 52
hoop you have selected is not the same as the hoop attached to the embroidery unit, a pop-up will appear to inform you of this. Attach the correct hoop or select another hoop in the list. Hoop and the total number of color blocks in the design (shown in brackets). Use the + and buttons to move - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 53
cannot be hooped. Basting provides support for stretchy fabrics. It also shows where the design will be placed on the fabric. Note: During basting the design box will be indicated with a dashed line. Monochrome Press the third row - or + buttons to activate monochrome embroidery. The machine will - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 54
lightweight bobbin thread. 4. Select a design number from the machine by using the keypad or select one from a USB embroidery stick (make sure that the USB embroidery stick is connected) and press OK to load to embroidery stitch-out. 5. The design is placed in the center of the hoop. 6. Hoop a piece - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 55
stitch-out. Note: When you press the start/stop button or foot control, machine will automatically change to embroidery stitch out view and start stitching. 1. Rotate 2. Design height 3. Design width Rotate You can rotate the design around its center point. Use the - and + buttons just to the right - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 56
not compatible with the sewing machine. Design Includes Elements That Cannot Be Opened Some designs may consist of several designs or contain other elements that cannot be opened. Use your complimentary embroidery intro software to re-save the design as a combined design. Remove the Hoop This pop-up - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 57
Embroidering Stop Command in Design This pop-up will appear when there is a programmed stop in the design. The machine will stop. Press OK to confirm and continue embroidering. 57 - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 58
Cleaning the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Wipe the graphic display with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the Bobbin Area - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 59
case area. The dust and lint will be blown into your machine. Note: When using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needles, it is necessary to clean the bobbin area after each embroidered design/project. A. Tip of bobbin holder B. Knife Replacing the Needle Plate With the feed dogs - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 60
In this troubleshooting guide you will find solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer who will be happy to help you. General Problems Bobbin alarm does not work? Thread snips do not cut the thread - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 61
. Unable To Sew a Buttonhole Machine beeps when using the One step buttonhole foot 5? Make sure the accessory tray is attached to the machine and the buttonhole lever is lowered all the way down. Lower the presser foot gently. The Embroidery Design is Distorted Is the fabric hooped properly? Is - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 62
sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! If you have followed this trouble shooting information and still have problems, take your sewing machine to your dealer. If there is a specific problem, it is a great help to test sew with your thread on a scrap of your sewing - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 63
41 Cleaning the Bobbin Area 58 Cleaning the Machine 58 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 59 Color List 50 Common Embroidery Pop-Ups 56 Common Sewing Pop-Ups 41 Complimentary Embroidery Intro Software (PC) ........ 25 Connect an USB Embroidery Stick 56 Connect the Embroidery Unit 46 Connect - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 64
50 Load Button 28 Load Designs From the USB Embroidery Stick 50 Load Fonts From the USB Embroidery Stick 51 Load Personal Stitch 35 Load Sequence 44 Lowering Feed Dogs 23 M Machine Needs to Rest 41 Machine Overview 6 Maintenance 58 Manage Your Sequences 43 Manual Buttonhole 37 Mirror End - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 65
Twin Needle 19 Threading the Machine 18 Three-Step Zigzag Stitch 36 Tie-off Button 27 To Hoop the Fabric 47 Top Parts 7 Troubleshooting 60 Twin Needle 30 U Unable To Sew a Buttonhole 61 Unpacking 15 Updating Instructions 26 USB embroidery stick 45 USB Embroidery Stick 25 USB Port 25 - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 66
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You have purchased a modern, updatable sewing and embroidery machine. As we regularly release software updates, it is possible that there may be some differences between the machine software and the software described in the User's Guide. Consult your local Authorized PFAFF® retailer, and be sure to - Pfaff creative 1.5 | Manual - Page 68
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