Pfaff 1540 User Manual

Decorative
sewing
and
embroideiy
techniques
Jj3
is
Decorative
buttonhole
This
buttonhole
is a
beautiful
alternative
to
the
traditional
buttonhole
(see
page
32-
33).
Since
you
determine
the
width
of
the
buttonhole
seam,
the
buttonhole
can
have
a
width
of
up
to
10
mm.
•
Sew
two
buttonhole
seams
about
1
mm
apart
using
a
dense
zigzag
stitch
(stitch G
(1540),
E
(1530/1520),
stitch
width
3-5
mm).
The
needle
thread
tension
is
set
to
“buttonhole”.
•
Select
the
right
needle
position
and
sew
over
both
ends
of
the
buttonhole
seam
with
a
triangle.
To
do
this,
turn
the
stitch
width
dial
(27)
during
sewing
constantly
from 0
to
5
and
back
to
0.
The
top
of
the
triangle
should
meet
the
middle
of
both
buttonhole
seams.
Appliqué
Appliqués
are
quickly
made
and
always
produce
a
beautiful
fancy
effect.
By
using
different
materials
and
patterns
you
can
sew
many
different
variations.
You
can
make
a
perfect,
densely
stitched
seam
with
the
appliqué
foot
(special
accessories),
because
it
has
a
special
cutout
on
the
underside
for
the
buttonhole
seam.
Use
a
fusible
backing
fabric
to
iron
the
appliqué
onto
the
material,
making
it
easier
for
you
to
appliqué.
•
Insert
the
appliqué
foot
in
the
sewing
machine.
•
Transfer
your
drafted
pattern
to
the
face
side,
smooth
side,
of
the
fusible
backing
fabric.
Remember
that e.g.
letters
have
to
be
drawn
as
a
mirror
image.
•
Now
iron
the
backing
fabric
onto
the
appplque
material.
Cut
the
motif
out
and
pull
the
paper
off.
•
Place
and
iron
on
the
appliqué
parts
on
the
base
material.
•
Sew
over
a
appliqué
material
edges
with
the
dense
zigzag,
stitch G
(1540),
E
(1530/1520),
stitch
width
2-4
mm,
stitch
length
“buttonhole”.
The
needle
thread
tension
is
in
the
“buttonhole”
area.
Make
sure
the
needle
stitches
over
the
outer
edge
so
that
no
fraying
occurs
later.
Tip:
For
appliqué
pieces
which
are
pointed
at
the
ends,
you
can
make
the
zigzag
stitch
narrower
using
the
width
dial
(27) so
that
the
ends
are
pointed,

Pfaff 1540 Specifications

General

Brand	Pfaff
Model	1540
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English