Creative

creative
Owner´s manual
2124
This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
• Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watt.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or
near children or infirm person.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorised
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
Sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the Sewing machine needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when
making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations!
Congratulations on purchasing your new Pfaff
creative 2124! Your Pfaff creative 2124 is the perfect
embroidery and sewing machine combination.
Its ease of use will free your creative engergies -
turning your ideas into reality will be a joy.
Before you start, please spend some time reading

these operating instructions. You will soon discover
how easy it is to use your Pfaff creative 2124.
But we do not want to keep you any longer. Give a

free rein to your imagination and make your ideas
become reality!
Table of content
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1
Introduction
Embroidery
Control Panel overview
Embroidery box overview
3:2
3:3
Stitch Chart 1:8 Attaching the embroidery foot 3:3
Parts of the sewing machine 1:13 Attach the embroidery unit 3:4
Parts of the embroidery unit 1:14 Removing the embroidery unit 3:4
Parts of the embroidery hoop 1:14 Attach the hoop on the embroidery unit 3:5
Carrying case 1:15 Remove the hoop 3:5
Lid 1:15 Hooping the fabric 3:6
Accessories 1:15 Function buttons for embroidery 3:7
Messages while embroidering 3:13
Get started to embroider 3:15
2
Preparations
How to embroider words
Stabilizers
Needles
3:16
3:17
3:18
Operating Instructions 2:2 Threads 3:19
Volt switch 2:2
Electrical connection 2:2
Connecting the foot control
Main switch
Thread cutter
2:2
2:3
2:3
4
Sewing
Changing the presser foot 2:4 Control Panel buttons 4:2
The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:5 Function buttons for sewing 4:3
The feed dog 2:6 Messages while sewing 4:7
Changing the needle 2:7 How to select a stitch 4:8
Bobbin winding 2:8 Straight stitch 4:8
Inserting the bobbin and bobbin case 2:12 Three-step Zigzag stitch – No 4 4:8
Threading your creative 2124 2:13 Overlock stitches 4:9
Window indications 2:16 Basting stitch - No 10 4:10
Getting started 2:17 Top stitching - No 1 4:10
Thread tension 2:17 Blind stitch– No 5 4:11
Elastic blind stitch – No 6 4:11
Buttonholes 4:12
1:4
Inserting the buttonhole guide 4:12
How to sew a linen buttonhole
Keyhole buttonhole
Automatic buttonhole
4:13
4:13
4:14
6
Maintenance
Buttonhole with gimp thread 4:14 Changing the needle plate 6:2
Keyhole buttonhole with gimp thread 4:15 Cleaning 6:2
Sewing on buttons 4:15 Changing the light bulb 6:3
Buttonhole tips 4:16 Sewing problems and their solutions 6:4
Index 6:6
Technical data/package contents 6:10
5
Decorative sewing
General notes on decorative sewing 5:2
Quilting 5:4
Nostalgia /Heirloom 5:8
Threading the twin needle 5:9
Cross Stitch 5:10
Free Motion Sewing 5:10
Sewing in zippers 5:11
Stretch triple straight stitch 5:11
Darning with the elastic stitch 5:11
Gathering with straight stitch 5:13
Feather stitch 5:13
Cross-hem Knit stitch 5:13
Rolled hem with foot No. 7 5:14
Rolled hem with Stitch No. 3 5:14
Shell edging 5:15
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Introduction
Stitch Chart
Utility stitches
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 10 12 13
Stitch No. Description Application Width up to

mm
1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Many needlepositions 6

available for topstitching or sewing in zippers.
2 Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as stitch trousers, under 6
arm seams or decorative topstitching. With many
needle positions.
3 Zigzag stitch For finishing seams on fabrics, appliqué, and 6

inserting lace.
4 Three-step Zigzag stitch Strong stitch for seam finishes, sewing elastic, 6
darning tears, and patches.
5 Blindhem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics. 6
6 Elastic blindhem stitch For securing hems invisibly and finishing the edge 6
on stretch fabrics.
7 Closed overlock stitch For hemming and overlapping stretch fabrics in 6

one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric
edges from fraying.
8 Bridging stitch For bridging, decorative hemstitching and crazy 6
quilting.
0 Button sewing Program For attaching two-hole or four-hole buttons. 6
10 Basting stitch For basting project pieces together. 6
12 Zigzag stitch For appliqué, couching over cords and creating 6

right or left needle position eyelets.
13 Lightning stretch stitch For joining light weight stretch fabrics and 6
decorative embellishment.
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Preparations
Introduction
Utility stitches Quilt stitches
14 16 18 23 11 19 20 21
15 17 22 24
Stitch No. Description Application Width up to

mm
14 Foundation elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such 6
as leathers and terrycloth.
15 Overlock Stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one 6

operation.
16 Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem 6

finishing on stretch fabric and for decorative elastic
application.For patching and mending holes.
17 Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching. 6
18 Cross hem stitch Provides a highly elastic decorative seam for hems 6
on sportswear and casual wear.
22 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting woven fabric and easily 6
fraying fabrics in one operation. The overcast edge
thread prevents the fabric edges from fraying.
23 Hemstitch For ornamental hem stitching. Can be used with a 6

24 Hemstitch wing needle.
11 Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a hand-look 6

stitch.
19 Quilting, appliqué or pinstitching For hand-look quilt appliqué or pinstitching. 6
20 Antique Quilt stitch Special hand-look quilt stitch. Use for topstitching 6
and decorating quilting and sewing projects.
21 Quilt Stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a hand-look 6

stitch.
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Decorative stitches
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Stitch No. Description Application Width up to mm
25 Maple leaf stitch Decorative stitch for embellishing any projects such 6
as crafts, garments and home decorating.
26 Open flower stitch Decorative stitch for embellishing any projects such 6
27 Open Leaf stitch Decorative stitch for embellishing any projects such 6
28 Star Burst stitch Decorative stitch for embellishing any projects such 6
29 Decorative Heart stitch Decorative stitch for embelllishing any projects such 6
30 Geometric decorative stitch For embellishing sewing projects. Decorative joining 6

31 Geometric decorative stitch of overlapped seams.
32 Circle stitch Decorative stitch for embellishing any projects such 6
33 Decorative loop stitch Decorative stitch for embellishing any projects such 6
34 Wave stitch For decorative embellishments. Especially nice when 6

quilting.
35 Flower stitch Decorative stitch for embellishing any projects such 6

36 Cross stitch joinable Program cross stitches to create new cross stitch 6
37 Cross stitch joinable borders and patterns.
38 Open Scallop with decorative edge Decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads for 6
beautiful motifs.
39 Narrow satin scallop Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
for beatuiful motifs.
40 Oval satin stitch Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
for beautiful motifs.
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Preparations
Introduction
Decorative stitches Buttonholes
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 9 51
Stitch No. Description Application Width up to mm
41 Satin full scallop Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
42 Diamond Satin stitch Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
43 Tilted diamond satin stitch Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
44 Checker satin stitch Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
45 Triangle satin stitch Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
46 Circle satin stitch Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
47 Heart satin stitch Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
48 Step satin stitch Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
49 Standard satin scallop Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
50 Decorative stitch Satin decorative stitch. Use with decorative threads 6
9 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses and shirts. 6
51 Eyelet buttonhole with lengthwise Professional tailor's buttonhole for denim jackets 6
bartack. and trousers. Or as a decorative effect for kitchen or
shower curtains. Add rings through the buttonhole.
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1 2 3 4
23
10
5 6 7 8
22
21 11
20 12
19
13
14
15
18
16
17
29 30 31 32
33
28 34
27
35
26 39
36
37
38
25
24
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Preparations
Introduction
Parts of the sewing machine

1. Stitch width/pattern width controls, -/+ button
22. Reverse sewing or Embroidery start/stop button
2. Stitch length/pattern length controls, -/+ button
23. Threading slots
3. Thread tension, -/+ button
24. Bobbin door
4. Single pattern/monochrome button
25. Free arm
5. Tie-off/basting button
26. Sewing light bulb (Max. 5 W.)
6. Needle down/cut embroidery threads button
27. Thread cutter
7. Sew slow button
28. Thread take-up
8. Mirror/keypad lock button
29. Take up lever
9. Carrying handle
30. Thread guide
10. Hand wheel
31. Spool holder with spool cap
11. Stitch/design selection buttons
32. Hole for second spool holder
12. Embroidery function buttons
33. Lid with stitch chart
13. Connection socket, "lead cord"
34. Bobbin winder
14. Connection socket, "foot control"
35. Creative smart card slot
15. Main switch
36. Needle holder with retaining (set) screw
16. Slide for lowering the feed dog
37. Presser foot lifter
17. Base plate
38. Needle plate
18. Removable accessory tray
39. Connection socket for the embroidery unit
19. Presser foot holder with presser foot
20. IDT/Integrated dual feed
21. Integrated needle threader
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Parts of the embroidery unit
40. Release button for removing the embroi-
48
dery unit
45 47
41. Under arm guide
46
42. Fastening latch for fitting to the machine
44
43. Connection plug to the machine
44. Rotating table for the embroidery arm
45. Metal guide for fitting the embroidery
hoop
46. Recessed grip for raising and rotating the
embroidery arm
41 42 43
47. Embroidery arm 40
48. Release lever for removing the embroidery
hoop
Parts of the embroidery hoop

49
49. Snap-in pin
50. Two guide pins for attaching the hoop
51. Ribs for fitting the clips 50
52. Template placement notches
53. Retaining screw for the fabric
51
52
53
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Preparations
Introduction
Carrying case
Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control
and instruction book into the storage compart-
ment of the carrying case.
Lid
Open the lid (33) upwards.
The stitches of the sewing machine are illus-
trated on the inside of the lid.
The number below the illustration of the stitch,
is the recommended presser foot for that stitch,
e.g. Stitch No. 2, use presser foot No. 0.
Accessories
Embroidery unit
With the embroidery unit comes four clips,
the embroidery foot, the hoop (225x140), the
embroidery booklet and the embroidery smart
card 300 s foot.
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Accessory tray
Open the accessory tray by placing your left index finger on the
ridged area on the left of the lid and open the lid upwards and
towards you.
Note: Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause
discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine.
This discoloring may be very difficult or impossible to remove.
Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often contain
a lot of excess dye.
If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a
lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/embroidering
to avoid the discoloring.
Arranging the accessories

The standard accessories are marked with numbers. Arrange the
parts in the respective compartments of the accessory tray.
Accessories
Accessories for creative 2124.
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Preparations
Introduction
Presser feet (standard accessories) Zipper Foot with IDT

820248-096
Standard Presser Foot Buttonhole Foot

with IDT 820295-096
820250-096
Fancy Stitch Foot with Darning Foot

IDT 820243-096
820253-096
Fancy Stitch Foot Rolled Hem Foot

820278-096 3 mm
820249-096
Blindhem/Overlock
Foot
820256-096
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Edge Guide/Quilting Guide
820251-096
Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer

820292-096
Buttonhole Guide
820294-096
Second spool holder 93-033 063-44/000

Seam ripper 99-053 016-91/000
Brush 93-847 979-91/000
1 Needle box
Order No.: 48-020 804-32/000
2 Felt pad
4.
Order No.: 93-033 064-05/000
3 Bobbins 1.
Order No.: 412 76 79-01 2. 5.
4-6 Spool cap
4. Order No.: 93-035 050-44/000
5. Order No.: 93-036 048-44/000 3.
6. Order No.: 93-036 049-44/000 6.
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Preparations
Operating Instructions
Voltage Switch
220 - 240V / 120V
The sewing machine is set to the voltage 220 - 240V. To change
the voltage to 120V (US/Canada), you must set the voltage switch
on the underside of the machine to 120 V.
If you are unsure of the correct voltage for your country, please
check with your authorized sewing machine dealer or local
electrical authorities before plugging in your machine.
Electrical connection
Connect the lead cord between the socket (13) of the sewing
machine and the wall outlet.
For the USA and Canada:

This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT modify the plug in any way!
Connecting the foot control

Connect the plug of the foot control to the connection socket
(14) of the sewing machine.
The sewing speed is controlled by pressing the foot control.
The foot control AT 0070 must be used for this sewing machine.
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Preparations
Main switch
When the main switch (15) is switched on (switch function I) the
sewing lamp lights up and stitch No. 1 is indicated in the creative
2124 window.
The sewing machine is now ready to function.
"0" = OFF
"I" = ON
Thread cutter
Pull the thread from the back to the front up over the thread
cutter (27).
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Changing the presser foot
Snap off the presser foot
Switch off the main switch.

Press the front part of the presser foot upwards and at the same
time the rear part downwards until it disengages from the presser
foot holder (19).
Snap on the presser foot

Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (19), so that
when the presser foot lifter (37) is lowered, the pins of the foot
snap onto the presser foot holder.
Check:
Please check that the presser foot is properly attached by raising
the presser foot lifter.
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Preparations
The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed)

For sewing any fabric precisely Pfaff provides the ideal solution:
the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines,
the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same
time at the same stitch length. The fabric is fed precisely. On light
fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of
the seam. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching
of checked and striped fabrics. The IDT keeps all layers of quilt
projects aligned to prevent stretching of the top layers.
Engaging the IDT

Important: For all work with the Integrated Dual Feed IDT, use
presser feet with the center back cut-out.
Raise the presser foot. Press the IDT (20) down until it engages.
Disengaging the IDT

Hold the Dual Feed with two fingers at the ribbed ankle. Press
the IDT (20) down, then pull it away from you and release the
IDT slowly upward.
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The feed dog
For certain sewing work such as free-motion B
quilting or darning or when embroidering, the
feed dog must be lowered. On your Pfaff cre- A
ative 2124 there are two different methods for
lowering the feed dog, one on the outside of
the machine and one inside the bobbin door.
For either method:

Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed
dog. Push slide A or B to the left. A
To bring the feed dog back up move the slide to
the right.
Changing the needle

To remove: Lower the presser foot and set
the needle to its highest position. Loosen the
needle screw and pull the needle out down- A
wards.
To insert: The flat side A of the needle must
face to the rear. Lower the presser foot and
insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it will
go. Hold the needle and tighten the needle
screw firmly.
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Preparations
Bobbin winding
Preparing the machine for bobbin winding
Place an empty blue bobbin on the bobbin winder aligning the
small rectangular hole on the bottom side of the bobbin with the
small black pin on the bobbin winder. The Pfaff logo is facing up.
Push the bobbin to the right.

Note: The bobbin can only be wound if it is moved fully to the right.
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Bobbin winding
Winding the bobbin from the spool pin
Place the sewing thread on the spool pin. Slide
a spool cap, slightly larger than the spool, firmly
against the spool. Three different spools caps
to accomodate any type of thread spool are
included with your machine. Choose a spool C
cap that is the same size or slightly larger in
diameter than the spool.
Threading
Place the thread into guide A from the front
and pull it counter clockwise around the pre-
tension device B. Make sure the thread is pulled
securely inside the pre-tension device for cor- B
rect thread tension. Pull the thread under the A
thread guide C (from back to front). Wind the
thread tail around the bobbin several times in a
clockwise direction.
Turn on the machine.
Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the
foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the
winding action will stop automatically. Push the
bobbin to the left, cut the thread and remove
bobbin from the winder.
Note: If you want to wind a bobbin before you start to
embroider, you need to choose a design and a hoop in
order to be able to wind your bobbin.
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Preparations
Winding a bobbin through the needle

It is possible to wind bobbins even when the
machine is fully threaded.
Raise the presser foot lifter to the top posi-
tion. Pull the needle thread underneath the
presser foot and upward through the right-hand
threader slot.
Place the thread from left to right through the

take-up lever D.
Note: The take-up lever must be at its highest position.
Guide the thread to the right under thread

guide C.
Place an empty blue bobbin on the bobbin
winder aligning the small rectangular hole on
the bottom side of the bobbin with the small
pin on the bobbin winder, making sure that the
Pfaff logo is facing up.
C
Wrap the thread tail clockwise around the
bobbin. Push the bobbin-winding lever to the
right. Hold the end of the thread tail firmly and
press the foot control. As soon the bobbin is full,
the winding action will be stopped automatically.
Push the bobbin to the left, cut the thread and
remove the bobbin from the winder.
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Winding from the second spool pin
Insert the second spool pin in the hole pro-
vided.
Threading
Thread as shown on page 9.
Turn on the machine. B

Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the
A
foot control. As soon as the bobbin is full, the
winding action will stop automatically. Cut the
thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove
bobbin from the winder.
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Preparations
Inserting the bobbin and bobbin case

Open the bobbin door at the left side swinging it open towards
the front.
Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of
the machine. Release the latch and take the empty bobbin out of
the bobbin case.
Inserting the bobbin

Insert the full bobbin in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the
thread through slot A, then under tension spring B until it rests
in the opening (see arrow).
Check: When you pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise.
Inserting the bobbin case

Lift latch E and push the bobbin case fully onto pin C of the
sewing hook. Opening D of the bobbin case must face upwards.
Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. The bobbin case must not fall out of the
hook.
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Threading your creative 2124

Raise the presser foot lifter. Place the thread on
the spool pin and fit a spool cap either the same
size or slightly larger.
Using both hands, pull the thread into thread B
guide A from the front. Place the thread from
right to left into the pretension guide B. A
Now pass it through the left threading slot

downwards through the right-hand side of the
tension disk. Pull the thread around the stop C
and into the right threading slot and upwards
to the take-up lever. The thread must be pulled
into the take-up lever from left to right. Pass the
thread downwards in the right-hand threading
slot.
Pull the thread from the side behind one of the
two thread guides D.
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Preparations
Integrated Needle Threader

In order to make threading the needle easier
and quicker, use the Pfaff Integrated Needle
Threader. Lower the presser foot. Press the
threader down with the handle.
Threader hook F swivels through the needle

eye. Bring the thread under the thread hook E
and back past the front of the needle eye. Hold
the end of the thread taut and slide it up to
catch the threader hook F.
Reduce the pressure so that the needle threader

slowly moves upwards. At the same time the
threader hook swivels out of the needle eye and
pulls the thread through the eye.
Release the end of the thread so a thread loop
forms behind the needle. Release the threader
and pull the rest of the thread end through the
needle eye.
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Bringing up the bobbin thread
Raise the presser foot. While holding the end of the needle
thread, press the foot control so the needle moves down and up
one time.
Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread.
Close the bobbin door and pull the top and bobbin threads
under the presser foot to the left.
Presser foot lifter

The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter
(37). To put the presser foot lifter in the darning position you
should lower the presser foot lifter and push it backwards until it
engages in the darning position.
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Preparations
54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Window indications
54. Twin needle warning
55. Reverse feeding
56. Single pattern activated
57. Monochrome
58. Thread break
59. Embroidery card indication
60. Presser foot warning
61 62 63 64 65 66 676869 70 71 72 73 74 75 61. Design selected from embroidery card con-

taining both designs and fonts
62. Stitch or design number
63. Hoop number
64. Design rotation
65. Hoop indicator
66. Lower the feed dog
67. Stitch selected can be mirrored
68. Color block number
69. Manual buttonhole
70. Automatic repeat for buttonhole
71. Side position of stitch
72. Stitch and embroidery width
76 77 78 79 80 81
73. Balance indicator
74. Stitch length and design height
75. Thread tension
76. Tie-off
77. Needle down
78. Sew slow
79. Raise the feed dog
80. Mirror function is active
81. Lower keypad is locked
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Getting started
To begin sewing on your new Pfaff creative 2124, do a straight
stitch first.
When you turn on your machine, the straight stitch is automati-
cally selected. Take a piece of fabric, fold it and place it under the
presser foot. Lower the presser foot and begin to sew by stepping
on your foot control. If you want to sew longer or shorter stitches,
change the stitch length with button number 2 and you will see
the length of your stitch in the window (74).
To sew a zigzag stitch, choose stitch number 3 on your control

panel and you will see the stitch number in the window (62).
Take another piece of fabric and place it under the presser foot.
Lower the presser foot and start to sew. To change the width of
the stitch press button number (1), and the width of your stitch
will be shown on the window (72).
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Preparations
Correct top tension - How to get it

This machine will automatically preset the tension for differ-
ent types of stitches. Depending on what type of fabric and
threads you are using, manual adjustments might be needed.
If you find that the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of
the fabric or that the top thread is visible on the underside of
the fabric, you need to adjust the thread tension (3).
Use the tension buttons + and - to set the required amount
of the needle thread tension. Your adjustments will be reset
when you select a new stitch or design.
Thread tension
For the best stitch appearance and durability make sure the
needle thread tension is correctly adjusted, i.e. the threads
evenly meet between the two fabric layers.
The following is valid for general sewing work:
Bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric:
The needle thread tension is too tight.
The needle thread tension must be reduced.
Top thread is visible on the underside of the fabric:
The needle thread tension is too loose.
The needle thread tension must be increased.
For decorative stitches and buttonholes the top thread should
be visible on the underside of the fabric.
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Embroidery
Control Panel buttons on the front of
the machine
83. Needle down/cut position button
84. Sew slow button
85. Mirror /keypad button
86. Stitch/design width, + and - buttons
87. Stitch/design length, + and - buttons
88. Thread tension, + and - button
89. Single pattern/monochrome
82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89
Control panel buttons on the base of

the machine
101
90-99 Stitch/design selection buttons 90 91 92 100 102 103 104 105 106 107
100. Embroidery design/font select
101. Hoop size select 93 94 95
102. Parking 96 97 98
103. Orbiting
99
104. Rotate
105. Color stepping, + and - buttons
106. Stitch stepping,+ and - buttons
107. Embroidery position
108. Reverse button
108
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Embroidery
Embroidery box overview

The embroidery unit will be delivered together
with four clips, the embroidery foot, the hoop
(225x140), the 300 s- creative smart card and
the booklet.
Attaching the embroidery foot

1. Remove the standard presser foot. Care-
S fully loosen the screw (S) until the cross-
hole (T) is accessible.
2. Squeeze the embroidery foot gently
T together and guide the pin of the foot into
the cross hole of the presser foot holder as
1. 2. 3. far as it will go.
3. Tighten the screw (S).
To remove the embroidery foot loosen the screw

(S), squeeze the embroidery foot together and
pull it out to the right. Tighten the screw (S).
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Attach the embroidery unit

The connecting socket (A) for the embroidery unit is found on
the back side of the sewing machine.
Push the embroidery unit parallel from the back to the front into
the socket.
Make sure that the under arm guide (A) on the embroidery unit
is placed between the base plate and the free arm, and pushed
in as far as it will go. The embroidery unit will be flush with the
machine.
Remove the embroidery unit

Press release lever (A) and remove the embroidery unit with a
backward movement, holding it parallel to the machine.
Note: Make sure that you have removed the hoop and placed the
embroidery arm in the right position, before removing the embroidery
unit.
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Embroidery
Attach the hoop on the embroidery unit

The embroidery arm (47) must be rotated, because it is still
lying over the unit. Raise the embroidery arm in the area of the
recessed grip (46) and rotate it 90 degrees. The embroidery arm
will lock in embroidery position.
Pass the hoop underneath the embroidery foot by raising the

presser foot lifter as far as possible. The retaining screw of the
hoop must be facing you and the guide pin (50) must be point-
ing to the right.
Slide the hoop along the machine’s metal guide (45) behind the
release lever (48), until the hoop locks in place.
Remove the hoop

To remove the hoop, push down the release lever (48) of the
embroidery unit and pull the hoop forwards and away. The
presser foot must be in the highest position.
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Hooping the fabric
One rectangular embroidery hoop (140x225 mm) is supplied
with your machine. Two circular embroidery hoops with the size
80x80 mm and 120x115 mm are available as an optional acces-
sories. B
Note: For better embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath
the fabric and hoop both the stabilizer and the fabric.
The fabric and stabilizer must sit smooth and be securely
hooped. Any distortion or slackness in the fabric will impair the
finished quality of the embroidery work. This may, for instance,
take the form of areas of color that overlap, contour lines that A
do not meet up, creases within the embroidery, or areas left
unembroidered.
The fabric is hooped as follows:

1. Loosen the retaining screw (A); the inner hoop can now be
removed.
2. Lay the outer hoop in front of you with the guide pins (B)
pointing to the right, for fitting to the embroidery unit. The
retaining screw is now pointing towards you.
3. Place the stabilizer and then the fabric over the outer hoop,
with the right side facing upwards. Ensure that the fabric is
draped over the edge of the hoop.
4. With the inner hoop, press the fabric into the outer hoop.
Tighten the retaining screw slightly and tauten the fabric
and stabilizer in the hoop by pulling the overhanging fabric.
Be sure not to cause any creases in the face fabric or stabi-
lizer. The hoops must be parallel to each other.
5. Then tighten the retaining screw securely.
6. Attach the clips.
Note: If you lightly tap the hooped fabric with a finger, the finger should
spring back.
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Embroidery
Function buttons for embroidery

This section contains the function buttons for
the embroidery.
Parking position
The parking position button (102) is used for
putting the embroidery unit in the right posi-
tion for storage or placing it in the embroidery
case (optional accessory). The letter P will be
shown on the window.
Note: Make sure that you have removed the hoop
before pressing the parking position button.
Hoop select button

When embroidering on your Pfaff creative
2124, you need to choose a hoop for your
embroidery. There are 3 different hoops
available: 225x140 mm (no 1 in the window),
120x115 mm (no 2) and 80x80 mm (no 3).
To select a hoop, press the hoop select button
(101) to jump between the hoops. For best
embroidery results, the machine always recom-
mends the smallest possible hoop size when
loading a design. In the window you will see the
hoop number and the hoop icon (A).
If no other hoop can be selected due to the size
or position of the design, you will hear a beep
and the hoop sizenumber will flash.
Note: If you have mirrored and/or rotated a design,
and then change the hoop, these settings will be
reset.
Orbiting
The orbiting function makes it possible for you
to check the outlines of your design. For each
touch of the orbiting button (103) the hoop will
move to a corner starting with the upper left.
An arrow (A) will flash beside the hoop on the
window showing you which corner the needle
is in.
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Embroidery design/font select
The embroidery design/font select button
(100) is used for switching between designs and
fonts.
If a card contains only fonts, a number for each
font will be shown on the window (A). If a card
contains both designs and fonts, the small hoop
icon will be shown in the window.
Color stepping
The color stepping function (105) makes it pos-
sible for you to step between the different colors
in a design. To step backwards in a design press
the - button and to step forward press the +
button and the machine will move to the begin-
ning of each color block.
The number of the color will be shown in the
window (A).
Stitch stepping
The stitch stepping function (A) (106) enables
you to step stitch by stitch in a design. This can
be useful if the top or bobbin thread have run
out and you want to go back a few stitches. To
step backwards in a design press the - button
and to step forward press the + button.
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Embroidery
Rotating button
This function makes it possible to rotate a
design in 90° steps. When pressing the rotating
button (104) an arrow will be added inside the
hoop icon (A) to show how you have rotated
your design.
Note: If the design does not fit in the hoop when you
have rotated it 90 °, it will automatically be turned
180°.
Positioning buttons
The positioning arrows (107) (A) makes it pos-
sible to move the design in 4 different direc-
tions in the hoop. If you have reached the limit
of your hoop, you will hear a beep.
If you want to go back to the original starting
position, press the design number again.
Note: If you want to change the design size, rotate or
mirror the design, it is best to do it before you move
the design. Otherwise the changes might be limited
by the hoop size.
A
Tie-off/basting button
If you press the tie-off/basting button (82)
before you start to embroider, you will activate
the basting stitch and the tie-off/basting icon
(A) will be shown on the window. The machine
will then baste a square, outlining the design
area.
The basting function can be useful when work-
ing with fabrics that can not be hooped tightly.
You can then use the basting function to baste
the fabric and stabilizer together.
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Needle down/cut position button
When pressing the needle down/cut position
button (83) in embroidery mode, the hoop
will move forward to make it easier for you to
cut jump stitches. At this point a flashing C will
replace the hoop number (A). Press the button
one more time and the hoop will move back to
where it was.
Sew slow
When pressing the sew slow button (84) the
speed will be reduced. The symbol (A) will be
shown on the window. The sew slow button can
be helpful when sewing with special threads
such as metallic threads, or when sewing on thin
fabrics.
Mirror
Use this button (84) if you want to mirror a
design sideways. If the button is activated, a
small dot (A) will appear below the mirror icon.
Note: Mirror the design before you move it,
otherwise the changes will be limited by the hoop
size.
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Embroidery
Key pad lock button

If you press the mirror button (85) for more
than 1 sec. the key pad lock is activated, locking
the lower key panel. The keylock symbol (A)
will appear on the window. To unlock, press the
mirror horizontally button again for more than
1 sec.
Single pattern/monochrome
If you activate the monochrome function (89)
your selected design will be stitched out without
stopping at color changes. When pressing this
button the monochrome symbol (A) will be
shown on the window. To deactivate the func-
tion press the monochrome button again.
Stitch/design selection button

In embroidery mode the stitch/design selection
buttons (90-99) are used for selecting a design.
If the card contains both designs and fonts the
icon (A) will appear on the window. If the card
only contains fonts, a number below the design
number will indicate font number starting with
1.
If you have chosen a design that does not exist
on the card, the design number (B) will flash
and then go back to the previously selected
design.
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Start/stop: reverse button
In the embroidery mode the reverse sewing
button (108)is a start/stop button. Use the
button when you want to start your embroidery
and when you want to stop. Keep the button
depressed in order to start the embroidery.
Note: You can also use the foot control when

embroidering.
Design width
The width of a design will be shown in the
window in mm (A). You can change the design
width by pressing the + and - buttons (86). The
design can be scaled between 75% to 125%.
Design length
The length of a design will be shown in the
window in mm (B). You can change the design
length by pressing the + and - buttons (87). The
design can be scaled between 75% to 125%.
Thread tension
When loading a design the thread tension will
be set to a predefined value (C). If you want to
change the thread tension use the + and - but-
tons (88) to increase or decrease the tension.
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Embroidery
Messages while embroidering

Insert the embroidery smart card
When the embroidery card flashes (A), you
should insert an embroidery card.
Lower your feed dog

When this message (A) appears you should
lower your feed dog.
Thread broken
When the top thread is broken the icon (A) is
shown in your window. Rethread your machine,
top and bobbin thread, and then press the
reverse button again to continue to embroider.
Twin needle warning

The twin needle warning (B) tells you that you
cannot use a twin needle. You can never use a
twin needle when embroidering.
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Darning position
The message (A) prompts you to put the presser foot in darning
position. Lower the presser foot lifter slowly and push it to the
back until it engages in the darning position. Press the reverse
button and start to embroider. The warning will then disappear.
Raise the presser foot

When the symbol (A) appears with the arrow flashing, you should
raise the presser foot to the top position. The warning will disap-
pear when you have started to embroider.
Cut the thread

When you have sewn a few stitches your Pfaff creative 2124 stops
and flashes with the cut symbol (A), telling you to cut the thread
tail. When you have cut the thread, press the reverse button
again, and the machine will continue to embroider.
Appliqué and cutwork stop

When embroidering an appliqué embroidery or a cutwork
embroidery, you will see a flashing A in the window instead of a
color number, to indicate a stop in the design.
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Embroidery
Get started to embroider

1. Attach the embroidery foot and thread the machine.
2. Attach the embroidery unit and put the presser foot in the
up position. Turn on your machine.
3. The machine prompts you to press the hoop selection
button so that the machine can calibrate.
4. Insert your embroidery creative smart card and choose a

design. The design number will be shown in the window.
The machine will choose the smallest hoop for that design.
Attach the hoop with the hooped fabric to the embroidery
unit. If the hoop on the window does not match the hoop
you have inserted, your machine will not embroider. Touch
the hoop selection button to change the hoop.
5. Thread your machine with color no. 1. (Check your embroi-
dery booklet for more info on the colors).
6. Press the reverse sewing button for a a few seconds to start
your embroidery. The machine will now start to test the
hoop and then tell you to place the presser foot in darn-
ing position. Lower the presser foot lifter slowly and push it
to the rear until it engages in the darning position. When
the presser foot is in the darning position press the reverse
button again and the machine will begin to sew. After a few
stitches the machine will stop in order for you to cut the
thread tail. The cut symbol will flash on your window. Cut
the thread and press the reverse button to continue embroi-
dering.
7. When the machine has sewn the first color it will stop and
the no. 2 will flash. Change the top thread to no. 2 and con-
tinue to embroider. Repeat this for all the colors.
8. When you have finished the last color the machine will
return to the beginning of the design and color no. 1, will
be flashing in the window. Remove the hoop from the
embroidery unit and cut the thread ends.
9. Press the parking position button and turn off the machine.
Put the embroidery arm in the packing position and remove
the embroidery unit.
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How to embroider words
With your Pfaff creative 2124, the 300 s-card is
included. On the 300 s-card there are 17 designs
and 2 different fonts, Block and Monogram.
1. Attach the embroidery foot and thread the
machine.
2. Attach the embroidery unit and put the
presser foot in the up position. Turn on
your machine.
3. The machine prompts you to press the
hoop selection button so that the machine
can calibrate.
4. Choose the block font, no. 1 on your
window, by pressing the font select button,
you see a number 1 below the design
number (A).
5. Each letter is represented by a number on
the window (see your embroidery book-
let). To embroider the word “Pfaff” input
no. 16 representing the “P”, so that the A B
font number 16 is shown in the window
(B). Choose the hoop you want to use by
pressing the hoop select button. Attach the
hoop with the hooped fabric.
When you have chosen the first letter you
can rotate, mirror or scale your letter. Press
the rotating button once, and one arrow
will be shown inside the hoop. Move your
letter to your desired position in your hoop
by pressing the embroidery positioning
buttons.
6. Press the reverse button to start embroider-
ing. When you have embroidered the first Note: When positioning the characters close to an
letter choose the next letter “f” (no. 32). edge of the embroidery hoop, make sure to have
The next letter will automatically follow the enough space, considering both height and width,
first letter. Continue to sew the remaining for the characters you wish to embroider.
letters in the same manner. If a character is too high and/or wide to fit next to
the previously embroidered one, the hoop is moved
back to the center of the embroidery area. You can
If you have rotated, mirrored and/or scaled the choose to move the character to the best position
letter, your setting will be saved for the following possible or to rehoop the fabric to avoid misplace-
letters until you have exited. ment.
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Embroidery
Stabilizers
Stabilizer is the key to quality embroideries. When embroidering,
sewing decorative stitches, appliqué satin stitches or hemstitch-
ing, you should place a stabilizer underneath your fabric. There
are different types of stabilizers.
Tear-Away stabilizer
The tear-away stabilizers are torn away after the design is stitched
and are used for stable, woven fabrics such as denim, woven
cotton or blends, linen etc. When pulling the stabilizer from the
embroidery you should always support the stitching.
Iron-On stabilizer
Iron-On stabilizers are temporarily fused to the wrong side of
the fabric before starting to embroider. When the embroidery is
finished the stabilizer is carefully torn off. Iron-on stabilizers are
used on soft and slippery bias cut fabrics and unstable woven fab-
rics or knits.
Cut-A-Way stabilizer
Cut-a-way stabilizers are cut away from and around the embroi-
dery after the embroidery has been stitched. These stabilizers are
often used on stretch fabrics.
Wash-Away stabilizer
Wash-away stabilizers are stabilizers that will dissolve in water. It
can be placed on top or beneath the fabric. The stabilizer is often
used on top of loopy fabrics like terrycloth, fleece, sweatshirts
and other fabrics where the stitches can sink into the fabric and
disappear. It can also be used on special stand alone digitized
lace designs.
Make sure that the fabric where you use Wash-Away is water resis-
tant and that you store the stabilizers in an enclosed plastic bag
since they are sensitive to humidity.
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Adhesive Stabilizer
Adhesive stabilizers have a sticky side and are great for embroi-
deries that are difficult to hoop. Instead of hooping the fabric,
you hoop the stabilizer with the paper side facing the top. Then
lightly scratch the surface and remove the paper. You now have a
sticky side where you can place the fabric that you will embroider
on. You can use the basting function to make sure that the fabric
stays in place. When the embroidery is finished, you can tear
away the stabilizer.
Heat-Away stabilizer
Heat-Away stabilizer is used on fabrics where tear-away or mois-
ture to remove wash-away stabilizer would cause distortion of
the stitches or damage the fabric. Hoop it with the fabric before
stitching and remove it by pressing a dry iron set for cotton or
linen.
Note: Never use water or moisture near the stabilizer because water acti-
vates a chemical in the stabilizer that can disintegrate your fabric.
Needles
The needle plays an important role when embroidering. The
final embroidery result depends on whether you are using the
right needle, if the needle is clean and not damaged or blunt.
The normal needle size for embroidering is 80.
Make sure that you change needles often and that you have
inserted the needle the correct way, with the flat side facing away
from you.
Embroidery needles
The embroidery needle is a light ballpoint needle with an extra
large eye in relation to the needle eye. The larger eye has more
room for the thread when embroidering and when using the
heavier decorative threads.
Metallic needles
The metallic needle is used for metallic threads and other spe-
cial threads. This needle has a large elongated eye and a larger
groove to prevent shredding of heavier and flat filament metallic
threads during stitch formation.
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Embroidery
Threads
The thickness of the thread is represented by a
number: the lower the number, the thicker the
thread. Most embroideries are designed for 40
wt thread.
Rayon thread
Rayon thread is a soft and durable thread with a
shine and is often used when embroidering.
Metallic threads
Special threads like metallic threads are more
fragile than rayon embroidery thread. To avoid
thread breakage you should lower the speed
and use the vertical spool pin. Place the thread
on a spool holder using a felt pad and use a
metallic needle.
Bobbin thread
When embroidering you should use a special
bobbin thread. The bobbin thread is thin-
ner than normal sewing thread and prevents
embroidery build-ups on the wrong side.
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Appliqué embroidery
All appliqué embroideries are marked with an A in Pfaff creative
cards/cds design booklets.
To embroider an appliqué design, place a stabilizer underneath
the fabric and hoop all the layers. Start to embroider. A straight
stitch outline is stitched around the appliqué design. When the
machine stops and you see an A in the display, place the appliqué
A
fabric on top.
Start your machine again, and the machine will sew a straight
stitch outline around the appliqué section of the design. When
the machine stops the second time, slide off the hoop but do not
take the fabric out of the hoop. Carefully trim around only the
appliqué fabric outside the straight stitch line.
Slide the hoop back onto the embroidery unit and continue
embroidering to finish the appliqué edges and the entire
embroidery.
Cutwork embroidery
All cutwork embroideries are marked with an A in Pfaff creative
cards/cds design booklets.
To embroider cutwork designs, place a stabilizer underneath the
fabric and hoop all layers. Start embroidering. A straight stitch
outline is stitched around the cutwork design. When the machine
stops and an A is shown in the display, remove the hoop but do
not take the fabric out of the hoop. Carefully cut away the fabric
from inside the straight stitch outline making sure you do not
cut away the stabilizer. To finish, slide the hoop back onto the
embroidery unit and continue embroidering.
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Sewing
Control Panel buttons on the front of
the machine
83. Needle down/cut position button
84. Sew slow button
85. Mirror/keypad lock button
86. Stitch/design width, + and - buttons
87. Stitch/design length, + and - buttons
88. Thread tension, + and - button
89. Single pattern/monochrome
82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89
Control panel buttons on the base of

the machine
101
90-99 Stitch/design selection buttons 90 91 92 100 102 103 104 105 106 107
100. Font select (not active in sewing mode)
101. Hoop select (not active in sewing mode) 93 94 95
102. Parking (not active in sewing mode) 96 97 98

103. Orbiting (not active in sewing mode)
99
104. Rotate(not active in sewing mode)
105. Color stepping (not active in sewing mode)
106. Stitch stepping (not active in sewing mode)
107. Embroidery position(not active in sewing
mode)
108. Reverse button

108
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Sewing
Function buttons for sewing

Tie-off/basting button
With the tie-off/basting button you can secure
your stitches. When pressing the button (82)
the tie-off/basting icon (A) will be shown on the
window. If you press the button before starting
to sew, the machine will sew a few tie-off stitches
and then continue to sew the stitch you have
chosen. If you have pressed the button while
sewing, your Pfaff creative 2124 will tie-off the
stitch and stop automatically.
Needle Down/cut position button

Press the needle down/cut position button (83)
to set the needle to automatically stop in the
down position when you stop sewing. When the
function is active, the icon (A) will be shown in
the window of your Pfaff creative 2124.
Note: If you tap on your foot control while sewing,
the needle can be raised or lowered. This does not
A change the preset stop position.
Sew slow button

Activate this function (84) if you want to reduce
the sewing speed. When the sew slow function is
active the sew slow icon (A) will be shown in the
window.
Mirror
When the mirror icon (85) is shown in the
window, you can mirror the stitch vertically.
When activating the function, a dot will appear
below the icon (A).
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Keypad lock button
The mirroring button (85) can also be used to
lock the lower key control panel. This function
can be useful to prevent you from changing the
settings. By keeping the button depressed for
more than one second, the locking function (A)
will be activated.
Single pattern/Monochrome
When the single pattern/monochrome function
is active, the current pattern is stitched to the
end. The machine then ties off and stops. When
pressing the button while sewing, the icon (A) A
will be shown in the window.
Note: The single pattern function will be active
until you press the button again, or if a new stitch is
selected.
When a buttonhole is selected the single
pattern/monochrome button is used for repeat-
ing a previously stitched buttonhole. The icon
man. will then be changed to auto. (Read more
about buttonholes on page 4:13).
Reverse sewing button

When pressing the reverse button (108) the
reverse icon (A) will be shown in the window.
If you press this button while sewing, the
machine sews in reverse for as long as you keep
the button pressed.
If you press the reverse button while the
machine is stopped, the machine sews in reverse
until you press the button again.
When sewing a buttonhole, the reverse button is
used for stepping between different sections of
the buttonhole.
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Sewing
Stitch width
Change the stitch width by pressing the + and
- buttons (86). The stitch width can be changed
in 0.5 mm steps, from 0 mm to 6.0 mm. When
you have reached the limit you will hear a beep.
Stitches 1, 2 and 11 are side position stitches.
This means that you can use the + and - buttons
to change the needle position of these stitches.
If you have changed the preset value of one
of these stitches, you will see an arrow in the
window pointing in the direction you have
chosen.
Stitch length
To change the stitch length press the + and
- buttons (84). The length for normal stitches
can be changed in 0.5 mm steps from 0-6 mm.
For satin stitches (no 39 to 50) you can change
the stitch density length in 0.1 mm steps from
0-1.5 mm.
When you have reached the limit you will hear
a beep.
Thread tension
Press the + and - buttons (88) to change the
thread tension. To read more about thread
tension see page 2:17.
When you have reached the limit you will hear
a beep.
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Balancing buttonholes
You can also use the stitch length buttons for
balancing a buttonhole. By keeping the single
pattern/monochrome button (89) depressed
for 1 second when a buttonhole is selected, the
balancing icon (A) will appear on your window
and a balance value will replace the stitch
length. With the length + and - buttons you can
change the stitch density of your buttonhole.
To switch off the balancing function, press the
single stitch button again. The balancing icon
disappears and the stitch length is shown again.
Note: The selected balace value is active until another
stitch is selected.
The control panel of the machine: stitch/

design selection buttons
On your Pfaff creative 2124 you can choose
between 52 different stitches. To choose a
stitch, press the direct selection buttons on your
keypad. For stitches with a two-figure number,
for instance stitch 25, press 2 and 5 right after
each other. The number will be shown on the
window (A).
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Sewing
Messages while sewing

Lower the presser foot
When the symbol (A) appears with the arrow flashing, you should
lower the presser foot (37). The warning will disappear when you
have started to sew.
Raise the feed dogs

For normal sewing the feed dogs should be raised. This message
(A) will flash on your window.
Twin needle warning

When the twin needle warning appears, you should not sew with
a twin needle. Otherwise the needle can break and the presser
foot can be damaged.
Top thread broken

When the top thread is broken this message (A) will appear. Re
thread your machine and continue to sew.
A
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How to select a stitch
On your Pfaff creative 2124 you can select a stitch with your
direct selection buttons on the keypad on the base of the
machine.
To choose a stitch with a two figure number, press for example
2 and 3 to select stitch no. 23. The stitch number will appear on
the window.
Straight stitch
Stitch 1 is the basic straight stitch in center needle position. The
stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. Change the needle
position of the straight stitch to sew in a zipper or topstitch
along the edge of a collar. Your Pfaff creative 2124 has 13 needle
positions that can be adjusted with the stitch width -/+ buttons.
Tip: Use the “needle up / down” button to easily pivot at collar points.
You can also just tap on the foot control to set the needle in the down
position.
Three-step Zigzag stitch – No 4

Stitch no 4 can be used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the
needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge
on the right side.
Stitch number 4 can also be used as an elastic stitch to add elastic
to pajamas, skirts and sportswear.
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Sewing
Overlock stitches
For elastic, knits, woven and stretch fabrics, your creative 2124
provides a selection of overlock stitches. These stitches join
multiple layers of fabric and overcast them in one operation.
These stitches can stretch and are more durable than standard
stitches.
Tip: Use blind stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overcast seams. This guides
the fabric more precisely and prevents tunneling of the seam at wider
stitch widths. Adjust the stitch width and guide of the foot to ensure that
the right swing of the needle clears the raw edge of the fabric and the
pin of the presser foot.
Closed overlock stitch – No 7

This stitch is suitable for sewing a hem on your garment. Use foot
no. 0 or 3.
Fold your fabric 3/8” (1 cm) and stitch the closed overlock on
the right side of the folded fabric. When you have finished, cut
away the unnecessary fabric.
Open overlock stitch – No 15

The overlock stitch works well when joining or edge-finishing
fabrics that do not fray excessively. Use presser foot no. 1 or 3.
Closed overlock stitch with edge thread – No 22

If you wish to sew a fabric that frays easily, select stitch 22. With
this stitch an additional edge thread protects the fabric edge
against further fraying. This seam is suitable for woven fabrics.
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Basting stitch - No 10
For basting fabrics together, use stitch no 10. Each time you press
the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time.
• Lower the feed dog and disengage the IDT.
• Place the fabric under the presser foot and put the presser
foot in the darning position.
• Sew one stitch, then move the fabric the required amount to
the rear. Continue to sew one stitch at a time until you finish
basting. Hold the thread ends when you remove the fabric
from the machine.
Tip: Lightweight fabrics are easier to baste with long straight stitches (6
mm) such as stitch No. 1.
Topstitching - No 1
The straight stitch can be sewn in 13 different needle positions B
allowing you to guide the presser foot along the fabric edge for
topstitching. The distance between the rows of topstitching is
determined by changing the needle positions.
A
Use the guide marks on the needle plate, or the edge guide to
topstitch further from the fabric edge. The edge guide is inserted
into hole A and is secured with set screw B.
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Sewing
Blindhem stitch– No 5
The blindhem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts,
trousers and home decorating.
• Finish the edge of the hem.
• Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side.
B
• Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8" (1 cm of
the finished edge extends beyond the fold. The wrong side
A of your project should now be facing up.
• Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs
along edge guide A.
• When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a small
amount of fabric. If the stitches are visible on the right side,
adjust edge guide A by turning adjusting screw B, until the
stitch that catches the hem just barely shows.
Elastic blind stitch – No 6

The elastic blind stitch is especially suitable for stretchy fabrics,
because the zigzag in the stitch lets the stitch stretch. The hem
is finished and sewn at the same time. There is no need to finish
Stitch 6 the raw edge first on most knits.
Stitch 5
Create the blindhem as described above.
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Buttonholes
Your Pfaff creative 2124 has the perfect buttonhole for every
fabric and garment. Whether you wish to sew buttonholes on
jackets, pants (trousers), blouses or stretch fabrics, 2 different
buttonholes give your garments the professional touch.
Insert the buttonhole guide to support the feed motion of the
fabric. Place the fabric between the buttonhole foot and the
guide. This ensures that the guide moves, rather than the fabric
itself, guaranteeing an even feed motion. Buttonholes can thus
be sewn even in difficult fabrics, such as plush velvet, knitwear or
thick woolens.
Inserting the buttonhole guide

Push the metal part of the buttonhole guide into the slot
(between the two arrows) on the housing at the back of the
needle plate. The white plastic part extends over the needle
plate, covering the feed dogs.
Slide the guide towards you until it lies against the rear of the
free arm. The guide will spring rear slightly so that there is a
small gap between the needle plate and the guide.
Snap on buttonhole foot no. 5.

(See "Changing the presser foot" page 2:4).
Use buttonhole foot no. 5 to sew buttonholes.
Before starting to sew, pull the runner of the foot toward the
front to the second red mark.
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Sewing
How to sew a linen buttonhole

1. Attach the buttonhole foot no. 5. Before you start to sew,
pull the runner of the foot toward the front to the second
red mark. Choose stitch no. 9 for the linen buttonhole.
Always test sew on scraps first before you sew on your
garment.
2. Mark, with a fabric pen, where you want the buttonhole
and place the fabric under the buttonhole foot. Lower the
presser foot. The machine will start to sew the right column
and sewing forward pressing the foot control.
3. Sew the column as far as you want the buttonhole to be.
Stop and press the reverse button. Press the foot control,
and the machine will sew a bartack and continue to sew the
left column. Press the reverse button once you have reached
the beginning of the first column. The machine will now sew
the last bartack and tie-off.
Keyhole buttonhole
Keyhole buttonholes can be sewn with the buttonhole foot.
Note: The keyhole buttonhole must be sewn with the rounded end
towards the edge of your garment/project. However, the buttonhole
will begin sewing from the bartack end. It is important to first mark
the length, measuring from the starting point inwards. Always sew the
buttonhole from the inside to the outside towards the edge.
1. Choose stitch no. 51. The stitch number will appear in the
window along with the width, length and density indications.
These settings can be altered.
2. The machine will start by sewing the right column. Sew the
column as far as you want the buttonhole to be. Stop and
press the reverse button.
3. The machine will sew the keyhole and continue to sew the
left column. Press the reverse button once you have reached
the beginning of the first column. The machine will now sew
the last bartack and tie-off.
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Automatic buttonhole
If you want to repeat the your previously stitched buttonhole,
press the single pattern/monochrome button and the word man
will change to auto on your window. When your press your foot
control the machine will automatically sew the next buttonhole
as the previous one.
Buttonhole with gimp thread

Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp cord under the satin
stitch columns are more stable, durable and have a professional
appearance. Use pearl cotton or regular gimp thread.
Insert the buttonhole guide.
Place the center of a length of gimp cord over the metal hook
extending from the center back of the buttonhole foot. Pass
the cord ends under the foot and pull up into the right and left
guides on the front of the presser foot.
Snap on the buttonhole foot. Before starting to sew, pull it
backward as far as the second red mark.
After completing the buttonhole, pull the ends of gimp cord

until the loop of thread is hidden under the buttonhole bartack.
Thread the gimp cord ends into a hand sewing needle and pull
them to the wrong side of the garment. Tie the gimp threads and
cut off the excess thread.
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Sewing
Keyhole buttonhole with gimp thread

Insert the buttonhole guide. Place the center of a length of gimp
cord over the metal hook extending from the center front of the
buttonhole foot. Pass the cord ends under the foot and pull up
into the right and left guides on the back of the presser foot.
Snap on the buttonhole foot and pull it backward as far as the
second red mark.
Before starting to sew, press the "needle down" button.
Sew the right side of the buttonhole.
After the machine sews the first few stitches of the curved end
pull the gimp cords down from the metal hook.
Warning: The presser foot must not be raised from the fabric surface!
Pull the gimp cord on the left towards the rear until the loop is
just in front of the needle. Carefully sew the curve, guiding the
gimp cord under the stitching.
After sewing the curve, thread the gimp cords into a needle and
pull them to the wrong side of the garment. Tie the gimp cords
and cut off excess cord.
Sewing on buttons – No 0
With Button sewing program 0 you can easily sew on two and
four-hole buttons.
• Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog. (Make sure
the IDT is disengaged.)
• Mark the button position on your fabric. Place the button
on the marked fabric.
• Turn the hand wheel towards you and position the button so
the needle enters the left hole in the button.
• Lower the presser foot lifter. The button will be held in
place by the shank of the foot. Turn the hand wheel to make
sure the needle also enters the right hole of the button.
YOu may need to adjust the needle swing with the width +/-
buttons.
• Continue sewing on the button. The machine will complete
the program for you.
Tip! Use the optional Sew on Button Foot for easy optimal results.
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Buttonhole tips
Buttonholes that are to be sewn very close to a reinforced edge,
may sometimes not feed optimally with the buttonhole foot
because of the bulk at the edge of the fabric. In this case, use
presser foot 1 with the Integrated Dual Feed engaged.
Fabrics that shift or stretch easily should be reinforced with water-
soluble or lightweight stabilizer.
Buttonholes are particularly stable and durable if a gimp cord is
inserted while sewing (see " Buttonholes, with gimp cord").
Linen buttonholes are particularly attractive if you use a heavier-
weight thread through a topstitch needle.
Buttonholes are normally selected a little larger than the button
diameter. It is important to always sew a test buttonhole on the
same fabric/stabilizer as your project.
Cut open all buttonholes carefully. Open the curve of the
keyhole buttonhole with a belt punch or awl.
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Decorative
sewing
General notes on decorative sewing
To enhance your own home textiles or garments your creative
2124 offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches.
Create a greater variety of embellishments by combining differ-
ent patterns, colors and sizes. Use specialty decorative threads to
enhance the lovely stitching.
Always use stabilizers under fabric when sewing decorative
stitches. Properly stabilizing your fabric will help eliminate distor-
tion of your decorative stitches.
The following recommendations apply to all decorative sewing:
Rayon embroidery threads give shiny, smooth stitching results
and come in many colors and weights.
The stitch length and width can be altered as desired.
Your sewing results will be much prettier if your tension is prop-
erly adjusted.
Presser foot no. 1 (for dual feed) and no. 2 (without dual feed)
are recommended for decorative work. We recommend presser
foot no. 2 for heavier fabrics.
Changing the pattern width

The pattern width can be altered using -/+ button (86). The
width can also be adjusted while sewing.
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Decorative sewing
Combined Borders
Create borders of any width by combining different decorative
stitches. Place stabilizer under fabric.
Mark the center of your fabric with a fabric marking pen/pencil.
Sew stitch no. 48; stitch width 6 mm along your line. Next press
the mirror button (85). Position your fabric even with the top of
the first row of stitching. Sew the second row of stitching directly
across from the first.
Sew stitch no. 3; stitch length 0.2 mm and stitch no. 50 along
each side of your center embroidery. Your completed border
should now have six rows of decorative stitching.
Tip: Use the edge of your foot as aguide.
Twin needle
Additional decorative effects can be achieved using a twin needle.
The illustration shows what beautiful borders can be created with
just a little imagination! Read more about the twin needle on
page 5:9 in this chapter.
Note: DO NOT use a twin needle when the warning symbol
appears in the window (see page 4:7). If you use the twin needle
when the warning symbol is visible, the twin needle could break
and the presser foot can be damaged.
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Quilting
Patchwork
Patchwork and quilting are traditional hand craft techniques to
make use of left-over fabric. Over the years it has developed into
a creative hobby.
Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. Today your creative
ideas can be realized in a much shorter time with your Pfaff
creative 2124.
A quilt consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of
batting sandwiched between.
Piecing the quilt top

Cut out the pieces of fabric for your quilt top using templates. A
seam allowance of ¼” (6 mm) should already be included in the
templates. Snap on the optional ¼" quilting foot. Sew the pieces
together following the design instructions to piece the quilt top.
The seam allowance of quilts are usually pressed towards the
darker fabric side. Baste the completed quilt top to the batting
and backing. In traditional quilts these three layers of fabric are
then sewn together by hand with small stitches. However, it is
quicker and more practical with your Pfaff creative 2124, e.g. with
stitch no. 11 using monofilament thread on top and regular or
decorative thread in the bobbin.
When the quilting is finished simply bind the edges or make it
into cushions, wearable art or other smaller projects.
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Decorative sewing
Stitch in the Ditch

One way to hold the quilt top, batting and backing all together is
using the Stitch in the Ditch method of quilting. Stitching in the
Ditch means following the seams in the quilt blocks.
Set your Pfaff creative 2124 with a straight stitch (no. 1), stitch
length 2.5, center needle position and the IDT engaged. Use the
optional narrow edge foot for optimal guiding.
Begin by pin basting your quilt through all layers with safety pins
– starting from the middle of your quilt and working out. Place a
pin about every 6 – 8 inches (15 – 20 cm).
To begin quilting, start sewing from the middle of the quilt and
continue out. Starting from the middle and sewing out will help
keep layers in place. Plan which seams you will actually follow.
This stitching will not only hold the quilt together it will also
create the pattern on the quilt back. You do not need to follow
every seam in the quilt, sew every 3 – 4 inches to keep the quilt
in place. Of course you can sew more to create a more decorative
pattern for the back.
Change to a quilting or jeans needle when sewing through thick
quilts. Test sew to make sure your stitching is proper before you
start quilting your piece.
Tip: Use the Handlook Quilt Stitch (no 11) or one of the Antique Quilt stitches
No. 19, 20 or 21 instead of the straight stitch to add interest to your quilt, using
monofilament thread on top and colored thread in the bobbin. This will make
your stitch in the ditch look hand sewn (see picture).
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Free Motion Stippling
Free Motion Stippling not only keeps the top, batting and
backing together, but it also adds texture and interest to your
quilt.
Set your Pfaff creative 2124 for stippling with a Straight Stitch
(1) and lower the feed dogs. Attach the free motion quilting foot
(extra accessory).Lower the pressser foot lifter to the darning
position.
Pin baste your quilt layers. Prepare your quilt as explained in the
Stitch in the Ditch method.
Practice stippling on scraps of fabric and batting. When the
feed dog is lowered, you move the fabric to determine the
stitch length. Sewing with a constant speed will help to keep the
stitches even.
Begin near the center of your quilt. Take one stitch and pull the
bobbin thread to the top of the quilt. Take a few stitches right
next to one another to lock the threads. Now move the quilt so
that your stitching creates scrolls and swirls. The stitching should
not cross itself – but travel in swiveling motion all over the quilt.
Tip: Use the Free Motion Guide grip to help move the quilt in a
more consistent way. The Quilting table and Free Motion Guide
foot are extra accessories created to make your stippling easier.
See your authorized Pfaff dealer to purchase.
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Decorative sewing
Quilt Appliqués
Appliqués add that special touch for your quilt.
There are many different ways of applying appliqués to a quilt.
One way is to add the appliqué to the block before the quilt is
put together.
Set your Pfaff creative 2124 with stitch no. 3, stitch length 0.5,
stitch width 4-6 mm, presser foot no. 2.
Adhere the appliqué piece to the quilt block. Place stabilizer
behind the block and appliqué. Sew around the appliqué with
the satin stitch. Make sure the stitch is 80% on the appliqué – just
covering up the appliqué’s raw edge.
Another way to add an appliqué to a quilt is to finish the edge of
the appliqué and sew it on with stitch no. 19. This will give your
quilt a hand stitcched look.
First prepare the appliqué. Cut the appliqué form out of fabric
and a piece of light weight iron on interfacing. Place the right
side of the fabric and the rough (iron-on) side of the interfacing
together. Use a straight stitch (no. 1), stitch length 2.0, center
needle position and sew the fabric and interfacing together
using a ¼" seam. Trim around the appliqué leaving 1/8" seam
allowance and clip into curves. Slash the interfacing so that the
appliqué can be turned right side out. Finger press the appliqué.
Place the appliqué on the quilt. When you are satisfied with the
position, iron it down.
Follow around the edge of the appliqué with the straight part of
stitch no. 19. Let the horizontal part of the stitch just catch into
the appliqué. This is the part that will keep the appliqué in place.
Tip: Press the needle down function to position the needle in the
fabric when you stop sewing. This makes turning easy with your
Pfaff creative 2124.
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Nostalgia /Heirloom
Wing Needle
Sewing with a wing needle (a special needle with a wide, wing-like
shaft) creates the look of hemstitching in woven natural fiber
fabrics by creating holes where the needle goes in and out of the
fabric.
Replace standard needle with a wing needle. Choose any stitch
that goes back and forth into the same holes several times (23 or
24). Use the recommended presser foot for that stitch.
Thread the top and bottom with lightweight thread in color that
matches the fabric you are using. (Remember you want to see the
holes that are created and not the thread.)
Tip: For fine fabrics, place a lightweight tear away stabilizer
under stitching.
Begin sewing. Use the sew slow button (84) to reduce your speed
while using the wing needle.
Hemstitching
This is a technique everyone recognizes as embroidered by hand.
With your Pfaff creative 2124, you can produce hemstitching
much more quickly and easily. With two special hemstitches and
by changing the stitch length and width, you can create a variety
of hemstitch effects.
A wing needle (see above) is required for hemstitching work.
When entering the fabric the wing needle forms holes which are
typical for hemstitching. Hemstitching will be most successful
on relatively coarse linen and cotton fabrics from which single
threads can be easily pulled.
If you pull additional threads and sew along the edges close to
the threads you have pulled out, you will achieve even more
beautiful hemstitching effects as the remaining threads are
bundled.
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Decorative sewing
Threading the twin needle

A twin needle can be used to make pintucks or
can be used to give your decorative stitches a
dimentional effect.
To thread the twin needle, replace the sewing
needle with a twin needle. Insert the second
spool pin and place one spool of thread on each
E
of the spool pins. On the vertical spool pin,
place a spool cap and a felt pad underneath the
spool of thread. When threading make sure to
pass one thread to the left and one thread to
the right side of tension disk E.
Continue threading in the usual manner,
making sure the threads do not twist together.
Pull one thread into the right guide and one in the left thread
guide above the needle, and thread the needles.
Note: It is not possible to use the Integrated Needle Threader with a twin needle.
Twin needle Pintucks

Twin needle Pintucks are created by placing a twin needle in your
Pfaff creative 2124. Mark the first line of stitching with a fade
away or wash away fabric pen. Continue to mark lines or use one
of the optional Pfaff Pintuck feet to easily guide your rows where
needed.
Tip: Use the optional pintuck blade and pintuck foot to
accentuate the tucks. See page 6:8 for directions using the
pintuck foot.
Replace the standard sewing needle with a 2.0 mm twin needle.
Set your creative 2124 for normal Straight Stitch (1), stitch
length 2.5 – 3.0, presser foot 2, IDT disengaged. Thread the top
and bobbin with thread matching the color of fabric. Use the
extra spool pin for the second top spool. Remember to place one
top thread in one side of the tension disk and the other thread
on the other side of the tension disk. Sew along the first line of
stitching. Continue until all pintucks are sewn.
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Cross Stitch
No other sewing technique is as closely associated with the term
needlework as cross-stitching. With your Pfaff creative 2124
and the two cross stitches, no. 36 and 37 this traditional sewing
technique can be created remarkably easily and quickly. The
pre-programmed cross stitches give a hand sewn look and lend a
distinctive character to table linens, towels or clothes.
Tips for cross stitch sewing:
• Always work using the ”sew slow” and ”needle up/down”
functions.
• Attach fancy stitch foot no. 2.
Free Motion Sewing

With Free Motion Sewing you can create the most fantastic work.
It is possible to sew just as you would draw with a pencil, using
the various types of threads that are on the market today and
your Pfaff creative 2124. You can also vary the shade of your Free
Motion Sewing by sewing in different directions or patterns.
Top tension 2-3
Presser foot Darning foot
Feed dog Lowered
Needle size 80- 90
Stitch Straight stitch/Zigzag
Thread your machine with a good quality cotton or synthetic
thread. You can use the same thread for bobbin thread, or an
embroidery weight bobbin thread. Hoop your fabric tight as a
drum into a round embroidery hoop. You can use a wooden ring
hoop wrapped with bias binding for a better grip. Select either
the straight stitch or the zigzag. From now on, you control the
stitch length. The movement of the hoop along with the sewing
speed creates the stitch length. Sewing too slowly may cause small
knots to appear on the reverse side of your work.
Important: Never engage the IDT when free motion sewing.
Tip: Use the Free motion quilting foot (optional accessory) for easier viewing
when stitching.
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Decorative sewing
Sewing in zippers – stitch no 1

There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow the directions
included with your pattern for best results.
For all types of zippers it is important to sew close to the teeth of
the zipper. The zipper foot can be snapped to the presser foot
ankle on the left or right, depending on how you will insert your
zipper. Then set the needle position so that it enters close to the
edge of the zipper teeth by using one of the 13 needle positions
available. If the presser foot is attached on the right side, the
needle must only be moved to the right. If the foot is attached on
the left, the needle must only be moved to the left.
Stretch triple straight stitch – stitch no 2

This stitch is used for sewing seams where strength is needed,
such as under arm and crotch seams. The heavier the fabric, the
longer the stitch length required. Your Pfaff creative 2124 has
13 needle positions that can be adjusted with the stitch width
button.
Darning with the elastic stitch – stitch no 4

Use the elastic stitch to repair holes, tears and damaged areas.
• If the area is only slightly damaged, sew over it with several
rows of stitching until it is well covered.
• For tears, frayed edges or small holes, place a piece of fabric,
slightly larger than the damaged area and of the same color,
on the wrong side of the fabric. Stitch over the damaged
area, then cut away the excess fabric close to the stitching on
the back side of your repair.
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Free motion darning
Attach darning foot no. 6. Make sure the needle is at its highest
position. With thumb and index finger press the darning foot
together. Insert the pin of the darning foot as far as it will go into
the hole of the presser foot holder. The “C-shaped” guide should
place itself around the presser bar. The long, plastic arm must be
behind the needle clamp/needle set screw.
Lower the feed dog.
Hoop your project to be repaired in a round embroidery hoop.
Select the straight or zigzag stitch.
Put the presser foot in the darning position. To put the presser
foot in the darning position you should lower the presser bar
lifter slowly and push it to the rear until it engages in the darning
position.
Draw up the bobbin thread and sew a few stitches to secure. Clip
the threads close to the project and continue sewing.
Repair the damaged area/hole by guiding the fabric evenly
forwards and backwards slightly longer than the length of the
repair area.
When you have covered the damaged area, turn the fabric
90 degrees and stitch over the area again. Darning in both
directions over a tear will produce a stronger repair.
Tip: Remember, when sewing with the feed dogs lowered, the
stitch length is determined by you. An even, medium-to-fast
sewing speed will allow you to sew a more consistent length of
straight stitch. Sewing too slowly may cause small knots to appear
on the reverse side of your work.
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Decorative sewing
Gathering with straight stitch

A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or
valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or
three rows of gathering stitches.
• Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower thread tension to 3.
• Mark the first gathering line on the right side of the fabric.
Sew along this line. Leave about 4 - 5 inches (10-13 cm) of
thread at the beginning and end of the seam.
• Sew 1 or 2 more rows of stitching, using the edge of the
presser foot as a guide.
• Gather the fabric by pulling the bobbin (bottom) threads to
the desired fullness.
• Distribute the gathers evenly and knot the thread ends
together to secure the gathering.
Tip: It is important to use a strong thread when gathering to
avoid thread breakage when pulling on the gathering threads.
Feather stitch
The feather stitch creates a hemstitching effect. It is often used
for connecting two finished fabric edges called bridging.
• Finish the fabric edges and press the seam allowance to the
wrong side.
• Place the fabric under the presser foot with the edges
approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) apart.
• Stitch from the right side of the fabric, making sure that the
needle catches the fabric on the right and left sides.
Tip: To make guiding the fabric easier, use the bridging guide
(special accessory). It is available in 3 mm and 5 mm widths. The
small post on the bottom of the guide is inserted in the small
hole at the front of the needle plate.
Cross-hem Knit stitch

This highly elastic stitch is very suitable for decorative hems.
• Fold the hem allowance to the reverse side.
• Stitch the hem from the right side of the fabric. Trim any
excess hem fabric up to the stitching.
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Rolled hem with foot No. 7
Use the rolled hemmer to finish the edges of blouses, scarves, or
ruffles without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming
prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and durable
edge finish.
• Double-fold the fabric edge (about 1/8 inch / 2 mm per
fold).
• Place the folded fabric edge under the rolled hem foot and
sew a few stitches to secure.
• Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle is at its
lowest point. Raise the presser foot and slide the fabric into
the scroll of the foot.
• Lower the presser foot and while sewing, guide the fabric
edge evenly into the foot. When roll-hemming, make sure
the raw edge of the fabric butts against the left edge of the
rolled hem foot opening. Ensure the fabric does not run
underneath the right side of the presser foot.
Rolled hem with Stitch No. 3

A narrow zigzag stitch also makes a nice rolled hem on lighter
stretch fabrics such as lingerie nylon.
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Decorative sewing
Shell edging
Shell edging is a very effective finish for thin, soft fabrics such
as silk and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem finish on
lingerie.
• Select blind stitch no. 5 and mirror it with the Mirror
horizontally/keylock button (8).
• Tighten the thread tension to create a deeper shell tuck.
• Finish the raw edge and press the seam allowance to the left.
• While sewing, make sure the fabric runs under the presser
foot at half of the foot width, and the blind hem swings over
the folded edge.
Tip: Add a colored pearl cotton thread on the folded edge as you
sew the shell tuck. This creates a pretty contrast and strengthens
the hem.
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Maintenance
Changing the needle plate
Removal
• Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer
(lamp changer) as shown and press the needle plate up on
the right, then on the left. It can now be easily removed.
Replacing
• Place the needle plate against the rear edge of the cut-out
then press down at the front until you hear it snap in place.
Before you start sewing, check that the needle plate is lying
flat.
Tip: Lower the feed dogs to make removing the needle plate easier.
Cleaning
• Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dogs. Clean the
feed dogs and hook area with the brush.
• Clean the sewing machine after every 10 - 15 hours of opera-
tion.
Cleaning the window
Wipe the window with a soft, lint-free dry cloth. DO NOT use
abrasive cleansers or solvents!
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Maintenance
Changing the light bulb

• Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control plug from the
machine.
• Remove the accessory tray. The light bulb is located inside the
sewing machine near the needle threader.
Bulb removal
Push the bulb remover, as shown in the picture, up as far as it
will go. Now turn the bulb half a rotation counter clock-wise and
remove the bulb.
Insertion of the bulb
Insert the bulb in the lamp changer. Guide the bulb into the
diagonal holder and turn it until the pins of the bulb engage.
Push the bulb upward into the holder as far as it will go and
turn it half a rotation in a clock-wise direction. Remove the bulb
changer from the bulb, the bulb is held firmly.
Important: The maximum wattage of the bulb is 5 watts.
Bulbs can be purchased from your Pfaff dealer.
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Sewing problems and their solutions
Problem/Cause Remedy
The machine skips stitches
The needle is not properly inserted. Push needle fully upwards. Flat side facing the back.
Wrong needle is in use. Use needle system 130/705 H.
Needle is bent or blunt Insert a new needle.
The machine is not properly threaded Check how the machine is threaded.
Needle is too small for thread. Use a larger needle.
Needle thread breaks
See reasons above. See above.
Thread tension is too tight. Adjust upper thread tension.
Thread is poor or has slubs in it or has become dry Only use good quality threads.
after overlong storage.
Thread is too thick. Use needle with large eye (system 130 N).
Needle breaks off
Needle is not pushed fully in. Insert new needle and push fully in.
Needle is bent. Insert different type of needle.
Needle is bent, and has hit the needle plate because Only guide the fabric lightly.
you are pulling or pushing the fabric.
The bobbin case is not properly inserted. When you insert the bobbin case, push it fully into
the stop. Pull lightly on the end of the thread to make
sure bobbin case is secure.
The seam is sewn unevenly
The tension needs adjusting. Check needle thread tension.
Thread is too thick, stubbed or hard. Only use good quality threads.
The bobbin thread is unevenly wound. Do not wind thread by hand. Make sure thread is
pulled solidly into bobbin tension spring. Check
bobbin threading path.
Thread loops at top or underside of fabric.
Re-thread machine, making sure presser foot is raised
to its highest position. This ensures that needle
thread is securely in thread tension system.
6:4
Maintenance
Problem/Cause Remedy
The machine does not feed or feeds
irregularly
Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush.
rows
Feed dogs are lowered. Raise feed dogs (see page 2:6).
The machine is running with difficulty
There are thread remnants in the hook Remove the threads.
The machine does not sew the selected
stitch
Select the desired stitch again. Switch off the
machine, wait 10 seconds and switch on again.
Window incorrect or blank window
When static electricity is being discharged some Switch off the machine on completion of the sewing
segments of the window may fail. operation and then turn it back on again after
approx. 10 seconds. Select the desired stitch again.
Messages in embroidery mode
Error messages
There are seven different error messages that can
apper on your window:
E1 is shown instead of the design number. This type of format is not supported
E2 is shown instead of the design number. The card information cannot be red (Corrupt card)
E3 is shown instead of the design number. The design is too big for the largest hoop. This
message will be shown when you have chosen a
design.
E4 is shown instead of the design number. Corrupt data. This design is larger than the
maximum size for a design. This message can appear
while the machine is embroidering.
E5 is shown instead of the design number. No data found. The machine does not find any
designs to embroider.
E6 is shown instead of the design number. You need to bring your sewing machine to your
dealer for service.
E7 is shown instead of the design number. The design does not fit in the largest hoop.
If problems remain contact an authorized Pfaff dealer.

Have your Pfaff creative 2124 serviced regularly by your Pfaff dealer.
When leaving the machine, even for only a short time, switch off the main switch. This is
important if there are any children nearby.
Non-original Parts and Accessories

The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by use of non-original
accessories or parts.
6:5
Index Changing a pattern 5:2
Cleaning 6:2
A
Accessories 1:15-1:18, 3:3
Closed overlock stitch
Closed overlock with edge thread
Color block
1:8, 4:9
1:8, 4:9
3:10
Accessory tray 1:16 Color change while embroidering 3:15
Adhesive stabilizer 3:18 Combined borders 5:3
Appliqué/cutwork stop 3:16 Combined borders with twin needle 5:3
Arranging the accessories 1:16 Connecting the foot control 2:2
Attach the hoop 3:5 Control panel buttons
Attach the embroidery foot 3:3 embroidery 3:2
Attach the embroidery unit 3:4 sewing 4:2
Creative smart card 3:3, 3:15
Cross hem knit stitch 5:13
B Cross-stitch
Cut-Away stabilizer
5:10
3:17
Balance: buttonholes
Basting
Blind stitch
stitch
4:6
4:11, 3:9
1:8, 4:11
4:11
D
Darning
with elastic stitch 5:11
elastic 4:11
position 3:16
Bobbin case 2:11
Decorative stitches 1:10-1:11
Bobbin thread tension 2:17
Design length 3:14
Bobbin thread, bringing up 2:14
Design width 3:14
Bobbin winding 2:7-2:10
Disengaging the IDT 2:5
from the spoolpin 2:8
Buttonhole
from the 2:d spoolpin
through the needle
2:10
2:9
4:12-4:15
E
Embroider designs 3:15
automatic 4:14
words 3.16
manual 4:13
Embroider on small pieces of fabric 3:18
with gimp thread 4:14, 4:16
Embroider on thin fabrics 3:17
Keyhole buttonhole 4:13
Embroider on terry cloth 3:17
with gimp thread 4:14
Embroidered word combinations 3:16
linen buttonhole 4:13
Embroidery box 3:3
Buttonhole guide 4:12
Embroidery thread 3:19
Buttonholes 1:11
Embroidery unit 1:14
Buttons, sewing on 4:15 Elastic stitches 1:9, 4:9
C
Electrical connection 2:2
Carrying case 1:15

6:6
F
Feather stitch 5:13
K
Keyhole buttonhole 1:11, 4:13
Feed dogs 2:6 Keypad lock 3:11, 3:4
L
Fonts 3:16
Font select button 3:8
Foot control, connecting 2:2
Free arm 1:16 Lid 1:15
Free motion Light bulb 7:3
darning 5:12 Linen buttonhole 1:11, 4:13
sewing 5:10 Lower the presserfoot 4:7
stippling 5:6 Lowering the feed dog 3:13
M
Function buttons
for embroidery 3:7-3:12
for sewing 4:2-4:6
G
Main switch 2:3
Messages
while embroidering 3:13
Gathering while sewing 4:7
with a straight stitch 5:13 Metal clips 3:6
with elastic threads 5:13 Mirror 3:10, 4:3
H
Moving the design 3:9
Half speed
Heat-Away stabilizer
3:10, 4:3
3:18
N
Needles
Hemstitching 5:8 embroidery 3:18
metallic 3:18
Hoop 1:14
Needle chart 6:23
Hooping hte fabric 3:6
Needle down/cut postion button 3:10, 4:3
Hoop select button 3:7
Needle, changing 2:6
I
IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:5
Needle plate
Needle position
Needle threader
7:2
4:5
2:13
Nostalgia/Heirloom 5:8
Inserting the creative smart card 3:15
Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole guide
Integrated Needle Threader
Iron-On stabilizer
4:12
2:13
3:17
O
Overlock stitches 1:8, 4:9
Open overlock stitch 1:8, 4:9
Orbiting 3:7
6:7
P
Straight stitch 1:8, 4:8
Single pattern/monochrome 3:11, 4:4
Stitch chart 1:8-1:11
Parking position 3:9 Stitch /design selection button 3:11, 4:6
Patchwork 5:4 Stitch in the ditch 5:5
Pattern length/pattern width 4:5 Stitch length 4:5
Piecing the quilt top 5:4 Stitch width 4:5
Positioning buttons 3:11 Stich stepping 3:8
Presser foot lifter Stretch triple straight stitch 5:11
2:14
Presser foot, attach
Q
2:4
T
Tear-Away stabilizer 3:17
Tie-off/basting button 3:11, 4:3
Quilt appliqués 5:7
Treads 3:19
Quilting 5:4-5:7
Rayon 3:19
Quilt stitches 1:9
Metallic 3:19
R
Raise the feed dog 4:7
Thread broken
Thread cutter
Threading
Bobbin threads 3:19
3:13, 4:7
2:3
2:12-2:13
Raise the presserfoot 3:14 Thread tension 2:17, 4:5
Remove the embroidery unit 3:4 Three-step zig-zag stitch 1:8, 4:8
Remove the hoop 3:5 Test sew 2:16
Reverse sewing button 3:12, 4:4 Top stitching 4:11
Rolled hem 5:14 Trouble-shooting 7:4-7:5
Rotating button 3:9 Twin needle 5:3
S
Select a design 3:11
pintucks
threading
warning
5:9
5:9
3:13, 4:7
Select a stitch 4:8

Sewing machine
Sewing on buttons
Shell edging
1:12-1:13
4:15
5:15
U, V, W, Z
Utility stitches 1.8-1:9
Stabilizers 3:17-3:18
Adhesive 3:18
Voltage switch 2:2
Cut-A-Away 3:17
Heat-Away 3:18
Wash-Away stabilizer 3:17
Iron-On 3:17
Window indications 2:15
Tear-away 3:17
Wing needle 5:8
Wash-Away 3:17
Start/stop 3:12
6:8
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely
recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation
relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt
please contact your retailer for guidance.
We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the

assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications
to the performance or design.
Such modifications, however, will always be to the benefit of the user
and the product.
Technical data
Dimensions (w x h x d) 408 x 290 x 187
Weight 8,3 kg
Nominal voltage (reversible) 120V / 220...240 V
Power consumption 75 W
Sewing lamp 12 V /max. 5 W
Sewing speed Max 950 rpm
Min 80 rpm
Stitching width 0...6 mm
Stitching length 0...6 mm
Presser foot lift 8 mm
Max. presser foot height 10.5
Needle system 103 / 705
Package contents
Sewing machine
Carrying case
Foot control
Lead cord
Accessories
Instruction manual
Embroidery unit
Embroidery hoop
Embroidery clips
Quick start embroidery kit
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire,

• Do not use bent needles.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not use outdoors.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Before you start, please spend some time reading

But we do not want to keep you any longer. Give a

Stitch No. Description Application Width up to

1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Many needlepositions 6

3 Zigzag stitch For finishing seams on fabrics, appliqué, and 6

5 Blindhem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics. 6

7 Closed overlock stitch For hemming and overlapping stretch fabrics in 6

0 Button sewing Program For attaching two-hole or four-hole buttons. 6

10 Basting stitch For basting project pieces together. 6

12 Zigzag stitch For appliqué, couching over cords and creating 6

Utility stitches Quilt stitches

Stitch No. Description Application Width up to

15 Overlock Stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one 6

16 Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem 6

23 Hemstitch For ornamental hem stitching. Can be used with a 6

11 Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a hand-look 6

19 Quilting, appliqué or pinstitching For hand-look quilt appliqué or pinstitching. 6

21 Quilt Stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a hand-look 6

Stitch No. Description Application Width up to mm

30 Geometric decorative stitch For embellishing sewing projects. Decorative joining 6

34 Wave stitch For decorative embellishments. Especially nice when 6

35 Flower stitch Decorative stitch for embellishing any projects such 6

Decorative stitches Buttonholes

Stitch No. Description Application Width up to mm

9 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses and shirts. 6

Parts of the sewing machine

20. IDT/Integrated dual feed

21. Integrated needle threader

Parts of the embroidery hoop

Arranging the accessories

Presser feet (standard accessories) Zipper Foot with IDT

Standard Presser Foot Buttonhole Foot

Fancy Stitch Foot with Darning Foot

Fancy Stitch Foot Rolled Hem Foot

Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer

Second spool holder 93-033 063-44/000

For the USA and Canada:

Connecting the foot control

Switch off the main switch.

Snap on the presser foot

The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed)

Engaging the IDT

Disengaging the IDT

For either method:

Changing the needle

Switch off the main switch.

Push the bobbin to the right.

Winding a bobbin through the needle

Place the thread from left to right through the

Guide the thread to the right under thread

Turn on the machine. B