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Name: Pfaff 285 Sewing Machine
Brand: Pfaff
SKU: 285
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Manual

InstructioflS

284

and

285

Foreword

Your

new

Plait

sewing

machine

will

enable

YOU

master

large

variety

sewing

mbroideriflg

and

darning

obs

easily

and

quickly

This

instruction

book

has

been

com

piled

order

familiarize

YoU

thoroughly

with

all

the

sewing

lobs

coming

me.

suggest

that

you

try

out

the

various

sew

ing

techniques

discussed

this

book

that

you

will

become

well

acquainted

with

your

machine.

You

have

any

sewing

problems

please

not

hesitate

contact

your

Pfaff

dealer

who

will

glad

help

you

any

lime.

hope

yOU

will

always

enjoy

sewing

with

your

alt.

PFAFFHaUshautmaen

GmbH

KarlsruheDUrtach

Needle

and

Thread

Chart

Thread

Needle

Type

Fabric

Type

Size

Point

Style

Bed

linen

FIne

linen

Cotton

70—

Muslin

70-80

Dress

fabrics,

auth

brocade,

Silk

100/3

satin

ottoman,

taffeta,

georgette,

—

crêpe,

chIffon,

batisto,

blouse

diin

60-80

fabrics

and

poplin

shining

cotton

Suitings

and

mantlings

Silk

100/3

—

Twill,

denIm

Cotton

—

100

130/706

Heavy

linen

Cotton

40—SO

80—100

1301705

Burlap

Cotton

linen

—

Linen

Terry

cloth,

chenille

goods,

Cotton

knitted

pile

fabric

for

bathrobes,

—

—---———-—

—

corduroy

Silk

100/3

Cotton,

rayon

staple

fabrics

Cotton

—

Synthetic

70—120

Jersey

fabrics

(synthetIc)

—

130/705

Cotton

Lasiex,

Helanca

fabrics

Synthetic

—

130/705

Silk

40—60

Foambacks

—-----

—

——-

•—•70

—

130/706

1301705

Silk

40—60

Jersey

fabrics

(wooll

Silk

100/3

130/705

Woolens

Merceoon

—

70—90

130/705

Colton

curtains

Mercerized

cotton

—

130

suk

Synthetic

curtains

Synthetic

thread

ioo

—

Acetia,

leatherette,

oIlcloth

Cotton

80—90

130

PCL

Elastic

corsetry

fabrics,

Firm

Synthetic

thread

—

70—90

1301705H

corsetry

fabrics,

corset

satin

Cotton

Leather

Cotton

70—90

l3OLr

Linen

Embroidery

thread

30—

Heavy

embroidery

thread

—

Buttonhole

silk

—

100

—-O

130/705

Decorative

stitching

Embroidery

and

darning

thread

—

130/705

100

Silver-gold

thread

—

Silver

lhread

—

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Brand	Pfaff
Model	285
Category	Sewing Machines
File type	PDF
File size	2.31 MB

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What size needle should I use? Verified

The size of the needle depends on the fabric. For a thicker fabric, you will need a thinker needle. The application of the needle of often mentioned on the packaging.

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I have checked everything, but my sewing machine thread keeps breaking, what can I do? Verified

If the upper thread of the machine keeps breaking where the needle enters the fabric, it could be that the needleplate or bobbin case have minor damages in the form of scratches and/or sharp edges. These minor damages can cause the thread to break after a few stitches.

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How long does a sewing machine neelde last? Verified

This varies between manufacturers, but in general a needle will last about 8 hours. It might take longer for the needle to break, but before that it will have become blunt and might damage the fabric.

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My needle keeps breaking, what is causing this? Verified

There can be various reasons for this. The needle may not be the correct one for the selected fabric, the needle may have been set too low, the fabric may not be properly guided or the bobbin case may be placed incorrectly.

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Do I need to turn my sewing machine completely off to replace the needle? Verified

You can change the needle after turning off the product with the on/off switch. When cleaning the product you should disconnect it from the power supply.

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Do I need to lubricate my Pfaff sewing machine? Verified

Pfaff sewing machines are generally self-lubiracting and do not need additional lubrication. Exceptions are the 'select 4.2' and 'Smarter by Pfaff C1100 Pro' models.

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