Pfaff 1540 User Manual

Utility
sdwhes and
practical sewing
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1530
E
0
6
•
3-5
0/1
1520
E
0
6
3-5
0/1
Gathering
with
the
straight
stitch
Using
a
straight
stitch,
you
can
gather
sleeves,
skirts
and
valances
with
a
stitch
length of
6
mm.
To
ensure
consistent
gathering
you
should
sew
two
or
three
rows
of
gathering.
•
Mark
the
first
line
on
the
right
side
of
the
fabric and
sew
along it.
Allow
the
threads to
extend
approx. 10—20cm.
•
Each
subsequent
seam
can
be
sewn
one
presser
foot
width
from
the
last.
•
Gather
the
piece
of
fabric
by
pulling
the
bobbin
thread.
You
determine
the
amount
of gather
by
how much
you
pull
the
thread.
•
Finally,
the
thread ends
are
knotted to
secure
the
gather.
1540
M
5-’.
Stretch
•
3-5
0/1
1530
F 5-’.
Stretch
•
3-5
0/1
1
520
F
5-’.
Stretch
3-5
0/1
Gathering
with
elastic
thread
Sleeve and
waist
seams
can
be
gathered
by
sewing
over
an
elastic
thread.
•
Mark
the
first
gathering
seam
on
the
reverse
side
of
the
fabric.
•
Sew
a
few
stitches
using
stitch
M/F.
Leave
the
needle
in
the
fabric. The
needle must be
in the
center
of
the
presser
foot.
Raise the
presser
foot
and
lay
the
elastic
thread
around the
needle.
•
Lower
the
presser
foot
and
sew
a
few
stitches.
Then
pull
the
elastic
thread
evenly at both
ends.
•
Determine
the
amount
of
gather by
the
amount
you
pull
the
threads.
•
The
gather
can
also
be
altered
after
sewing by
pulling the
ends
of the
elastic
threads.
•
Finally,
knot
the
threads
and
elastic.
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Tip:
The
cording
foot
(special
accessory)
is
particularly
suitable
for
gathering.
Due
to
its
guide
grooves
the
elastic
is
fed
evenly
during
the
sewing
process.

Pfaff 1540 Specifications

General

Brand	Pfaff
Model	1540
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English