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This household 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 authorized
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 control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose threads.
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations!
Congratulations on purchasing your
new Pfaff® creative™ 2134! Your Pfaff
creative 2134 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
2134.
But we do not want to keep you

any longer. Give a free rein to your
imagination and make your ideas
become reality!
www.pfaff.com
You are invited to www.pfaff.com to
discover the wonderful features of your
new sewing machine. Here you will find
inspiration in creative sewing projects
and learn more about the special
accessories available for your machine.
Table of content
Hoop selection table 1:6
1 Introduction
Stitch chart 1:8
3 Embroidery
Attaching the embroidery foot 3:2
Parts of the sewing machine 1:13 Attach the embroidery unit 3:2
Parts of the embroidery unit 1:14 Remove the embroidery unit 3:3
Parts of the embroidery hoop 1:14 Attach the hoop on the embroidery unit 3:3
Carrying case 1:15 Remove the hoop 3:3
Lid 1:15 Hooping the fabric 3:4
Accessories 1:16 Function buttons for embroidery 3:5
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Messages while embroidering 3:11
Get started to embroider 3:14
Preparations
How to embroider words 3:15
Voltage Switch 2:2
Appliqué embroidery 3:16
Electrical connection 2:2
Cutwork embroidery 3:16
Connecting the foot control 2:2
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Main switch 2:3
Presser foot lift 2:3 Sewing
Changing the presser foot 2:4 Function buttons for sewing 4:2
The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:5 Messages while sewing 4:8
Lowering the feed dog 2:6 Straight stitch 4:9
Changing the needle 2:7 Three-step Zigzag stitch – No 4 4:9
Bobbin winding 2:7 Overlock stitches 4:10
Inserting the bobbin and bobbin case 2:11 Basting stitch - No 14 4:11
Threading your creative 2134 2:12 Topstitching - No 1 4:11
Bringing up the bobbin thread 2:14 Stretch triple straight stitch 4:11
Thread cutter 2:14 Blindhem stitch – No 5 4:12
Threading the twin needle 2:15 Elastic blind stitch – No 6 4:12
Control Panel overview 2:16 Buttonholes 4:13
Window indications 2:17 Sewing on buttons – No 0 4:16
Correct thread tension 2:18 Sewing in zippers – No 1 4:17
Getting started 2:19 Darning 4:17
5 Decorative Sewing
General notes on decorative sewing 5:2
Changing the pattern width 5:2
Combined Borders 5:3
Twin needle 5:3
Stitch sequences 5:4
Stitch sewing sequence guide 5:5
Quilting 5:6
Nostalgia /Heirloom 5:10
Cross Stitch 5:11
Free-motion Sewing 5:11
Gathering with straight stitch 5:12
Feather stitch - No 47 5:12
Cross-hem Knit stitch - No 12 5:13
Shell edging 5:13
Rolled hem with foot No. 7 5:14
Rolled hem with Stitch No. 3 5:14
6 Maintenence
Changing the needle plate 6:2
Cleaning 6:2
Changing the light bulb 6:3
Sewing problems and their solutions 6:4
Index 6:6
Technical data 6:9
Package contents 6:9
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Hoop selection table

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Hoop no. Size

1 225x140 mm, 250x225 mm
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2 120x115 mm (rectangular/circular)
3 80x80 mm, circular
4 180x100 mm
5 100x80 mm (with hoop adapter)
6 80x80 mm, rectangular (with hoop adapter)
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Introduction
Stitch chart
Utility stitches
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stitch Application
0 Button sewing For applying two-hole or four-hole buttons.

program
1 Straight stitch with For all straight stitch and topstitching jobs, stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. 19 needle
19 needle positions positions are available, for edge finishing or sewing in zippers.
2 Stretch triple straight For reinforced seams, particulary on stretch fabrics, e.g. trouser seams, sportswear and work wear.
stitch with 19 needle Stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm for decorative topstitching.
positions
3 Zigzag stitch For finishing seams, overcasting, appliqué work, inserting lace etc.
4 Three-step zigzag Strong stitch for seam finishes, sewing on elastic, darning tears and applying patches.
stitch
5 Blindhem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics.
6 Elastic blind stitch For securing hems invisibly and finishing the edge on stretch fabrics.
7 Closed overlock For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.
stitch
8 Bridging stitch For bridging, decorative hemstitching and crazy quilting.
9 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen.
10 Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem finishing on stretch fabric, decorative elastic
application and sewing with elastic thread in the bobbin.
11 Foundation elastic For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as leathers and terry cloth.
stitch
12 Cross-hem knit Provides a highly elastic, decorative seam for hems on sports and casual wear.
stitch
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Introduction
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Stitch Application
13 Stretch triple zigzag Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching.
stitch
14 Basting stitch For basting project pieces together. When the feed dog is lowered the machine sews one stitch
at each step on the foot control. With the feed dog in up position the machine sews the stitch
continuously.
15 Lightning stretch For joining lightweight stretch fabrics and decorative embellishment.
stitch
16 Closed overlock For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges
stitch from fraying.
17 Zigzag stitch, For appliqué, couching over cords and creating eyelets.
right or left needle
position
18 Stretch knit overlock Join and overcast open knit fabrics and jersey.
stitch
19 Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.
20 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.
21 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for shirts, jackets and trousers.

with lengthwise tack
22 Eyelet buttonhole Professional tailor’s buttonhole, for denim jackets and trousers.
with lengthwise
bartack
23 Eyelet Create eyelets for garments and home textiles. Also great for decorating nostalgia projects. Various
sizes.
24 Bartack For applying belt loops and reinforcing pockets.
25 Programmable For darning damaged areas.

darning stitch
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Quilt stitches
The thread tension is preset high to get a hand sewn look. Sew the stitches with a monofilament thread on top and colored
thread in the bobbin. To use the quilt stitches as normal application stitches you need to lower the thread tension.
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Antique Hand Embroidery

Cross stitches Hem stitches stitches
40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
Scallop edges
54 55 56 57 58 59
Satin stitches
60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67
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Introduction
Decorative stitches
68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
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95 96 97 98 99
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Block Alphabet
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123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135
136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149
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30 32
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Introduction
Parts of the sewing machine

1. Front panel with display and control buttons
2. Carrying handle
3. Handwheel
4. Base panel with control buttons
5. Connection socket, "lead cord"
6. Connection socket, "foot control"
7. Main switch
8. Slide for lowering the feed dog
9. Base plate
10. Removable accessory tray
11. Presser foot holder with presser foot
12. IDT/Integrated dual feed
13. Integrated needle threader
14. Reverse sewing or Embroidery start/stop button
15. Threading slots
16. Bobbin door

17. Free arm
18. Sewing light bulb
19. Thread cutter
20. Thread tension disk
21. Take up lever
22. Thread guide
23. Spool holder with spool cap
24. Hole for second spool holder
25. Thread cutter for bobbin winding
26. Bobbin winder
27. Lid with stitch chart
28. Creative smart card slot
29. Presser foot lift
30. Needle holder with retaining (set) screw
31. Needle plate
32. Connection socket for the embroidery unit
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Parts of the embroidery unit

41
33. Release button for removing the embroidery 40
unit 38
34. Under arm guide 39
35. Fastening latch for attaching to the machine 37
36. Connection plug to the machine

37. Rotating table for the embroidery arm
38. Metal guide for attaching the embroidery hoop
39. Recessed grip for raising and rotating the
embroidery arm
40. Embroidery arm
33 34 35 36
41. Release lever for removing the embroidery
hoop
Parts of the embroidery hoop 42

42. Snap-in pin
43. Two guide pins for attaching the hoop
43
44. Ribs for fitting the clips
45. Template placement notches
46. Retaining screw for the fabric
44
45
46
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Introduction
Carrying case
Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and Owner’s manual into
the storage compartment of the carrying case.
Lid
Open the lid upwards.
The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the
lid.
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Accessories
Embroidery unit
With the embroidery unit comes four clips, the
embroidery foot, the hoop (225x140), the embroidery
booklet and the embroidery smart card 300s.
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Accessory tray / Free arm
In order to sew using the free arm, swing the acces-
sory tray to the left and lift it upwards out of the
hole.
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When replacing the tray, make sure it is flush with
the free arm of the sewing machine.
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Arranging the accessories

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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.
The standard accessories are marked with numbers.
Arrange the parts in the respective compartments of
the accessory tray.
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Introduction
Standard presser feet and accessories for

Pfaff creative 2134
1. Bobbins
2
Order No: 412 76 79-01
2. Bulb remover/Needle plate changer
9 Order No: 82 02 92-096
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3. Medium spool cap
4 Order No: 93-035 050-44/000
6 4. Small spool caps
Order No: 93-036 048-44/000
5. Large spool cap
Order No: 93-036 049-44/000
1 5 6. Edge guide, No. 8

7 8 10 11 12
Order No: 82 02 51-096
7. Felt pad
Order No: 93-033 064-05/000
8. Second spool holder
Order No: 93-033 063-44/000
9. Needle-box
Order No: 48-020 804-32/000
10. Seam ripper
Order No: 99-053 016-91/000
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11. Brush
Order No: 93-847 979-91/000
12. Sensormatic buttonhole guide, No. 10
Order No: 820294-096
13. Standard presser foot with IDT, No. 0A
Order No: 820244-096
14. Fancy stitch foot with IDT, No. 1A
Order No: 820254-096
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15. Fancy stitch foot, No. 2A
Order No: 820260-096
16. Blindhem and overlock foot with IDT, No. 3
Order No: 820256-096
17. Rolled hem foot 3 mm with IDT, No. 7
Order No: 820249-096
18. Zipper foot with IDT, No. 4
Order No: 820248-096
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19. Free-motion/Darning foot, No. 6
Order No: 820243-096
20. Buttonhole foot No. 5A
Order No: 820299-096
19 20
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Preparations
Voltage Switch
220 - 240 V / 120 V
The sewing machine is set to the voltage 220 - 240 V. To change the
voltage to 120 V (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 authori-
ties before plugging in your machine.
Electrical connection
Connect the lead cord between the socket (5) 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 (6) 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 (7) is switched on (switch function I) the sewing
bulb lights up and stitch No. 1 is indicated in the creative 2134 window.
The sewing machine is now ready to function.
"0" = OFF
"I" = ON
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The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lift (29). To
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put the presser foot lift in free-motion/darning/embroidery position
you should lower the presser foot lifter and push it backwards until it
engages in the free-motion/darning/embroidery position.
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Changing the presser foot

Switch off the main switch
Snap off the presser foot

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 (11).
Snap on the presser foot

Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder (11), so that when
the presser foot lifter is lowered, the pins of the foot snap onto the
presser foot holder.
Check that the presser foot is properly attached by raising the presser
foot lift.
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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

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

Hold the Dual Feed with two fingers at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT
down, then pull it away from you and release the IDT slowly upward.
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Lowering the feed dogs

For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning or
when embroidering, the feed dogs must be lowered. On your
Pfaff creative 2134 there are two different methods for lowering the
feed dogs, one on the outside of the machine and one inside the bobbin
door.
B
A
For either method:

Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dogsh. Push slide A or B
to the left.
To bring the feed dog back up move the slide to the right.
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Preparations
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 downwards.
To insert: The flat side of the needle must face to the rear. Keep the
presser foot down and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it will
go. Hold the needle and tighten the needle screw firmly.
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 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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Winding the bobbin from the spool pin

Place the sewing thread on the spool pin. Slide a
spool cap firmly against the spool. Three different
spools caps to accomodate any type of thread spool
are included with your machine. Choose a spool cap
that is the same size or slightly larger in diameter
than the spool.
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Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counter clock-
wise around the pre-tension device B. Make sure the thread is pulled
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securely inside the pre-tension device for correct thread tension. Pull B
the thread under the thread guide C (from back to front). Wind the
thread tail around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction.
Winding
Turn on the machine. Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the A
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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
the bobbin from the winder.
Note: If you want to wind a bobbin before you start to embroider, you need
to prepare the machine for embroidering, in the steps 1-6 as described on
page 3:14, to be able to wind your bobbin.
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Preparations
Winding from the second spool pin

Insert the second spool pin in the hole provided.
Place the thread on the second spool pin.
Threading
Place the thread into guide A from the front and pull it counter clock-
wise around the pre-tension device B. Make sure the thread is pulled
B securely inside the pre-tension device for correct thread tension. Pull
the thread under the thread guide C (from back to front). Wind the
thread tail around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction.
Winding
A 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
the bobbin from the winder.
Note: If you want to wind a bobbin before you start to embroider, you need
to prepare the machine for embroidering, in the steps 1-6 as described on
page 3:14, to be able to wind your bobbin.
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Winding the bobbin through the needle

It is possible to wind the bobbin even when the machine is fully
threaded.
Raise the presser foot to the up position. Pull the needle thread under-
neath the presser foot and upward through the right-hand threader
slot.
Place the thread from left to right through the take-up lever D.
Important: 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 of the bobbin
winder. The Pfaff logo is facing up. Push the bobbin
to the right.
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Wind the thread tail clockwise several times around
the bobbin. Turn on the machine. Hold the thread
tail firmly and press the foot control.
As soon as 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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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 (with the Pfaff logo facing towards the bobbin
case) 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: Hold the bobbin case with the bobbin facing towards you. 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 2134

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

wards through the left-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.
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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.
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Reduce the pressure so that the needle threader slowly moves

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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.
Thread cutter
Pull the thread from the back to the front up over the thread cutter (19).
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Preparations
Threading the twin needle

Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Insert the second spool
pin and place one spool of thread on each 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.
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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.
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Control Panel overview 51 52 53

Control Panel buttons on the front
of the machine
47. Tie-off/basting button
48. Needle down button
49. Sew slow button
50. Mirror/keypad lock button
51. Stitch/design width, + and - buttons
52. Stitch/design length, + and - buttons
53. Thread tension, + and - button
47 48 49 50 54
54. Single pattern/monochrome button
Control panel buttons on the base

of the machine
55 56 57 65
55-64 Stitch/design selection buttons
65. Sewing mode: Edit/sew sequence button 69
58 59 60 66
Embroidery mode: Parking/cut position
button 70
67
66. Sequence end/Orbiting button 61 62 63
67. Sewing mode: Memory selection button 68 71
Embroidery mode: Design/font selection
button 64
73
68. Buttonhole mode/Hoop selection button
69. Color stepping, + and - buttons (not active in
sewing mode). 72
70. Stitch stepping, + and - buttons (not active in

sewing mode).
71. Sequence/Embroidery position buttons
72. Sequence insert and delete/Embroidery
position buttons
73. Rotate design button
14. Reverse sewing/Embroidery start and stop

button.
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Preparations
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Window indications
1. Twin needle warning
2. Reverse sewing activated
3. Single pattern activated
4. Monochrome activated
5. Bobbin thread warning
6. Upper thread warning
7. Presser foot warning
8. Embroidery card indication
9. Park position
10. Presser feet recommendation
9 10 11. Stitch or design number
12. Edit mode for sequencing
13. Sewing mode for sequencing
14. Hoop number/orbit indication
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
15. Design rotation
16. Hoop indication
17. Cut upper thread indication
18. Manual buttonhole activated
19. Side position stitch/design width symbol
20. Stitch and design width
21. Stitch width symbol
22. Design selected from embroidery card
23. Sequence memories/font number
24. Lower feed dogs
25. Color block number/sequence position
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26. Mirror indication
27. Buttonhole slit length symbol
28. Automatic buttonhole activated
29. Stitch length/design height
32 33
Buttonhole slit length/density/balance
30. Thread tension
31. Balance symbol
32. Cut position
33. Appliqué and cutwork stop
34. Tie-off activated
35. Basting activated
36. Needle down activated
37. Half speed activated
38. Raise the feed dog
39. Mirror function activated
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 40. Lower keypad is locked
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Correct thread tension

This machine will automatically preset the tension for different 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.
Use the tension buttons + and - (53) to set the required amount of the
needle thread tension. Your adjustments will be reset when you select a
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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.
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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.
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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.
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For decorative stitches and buttonholes the top thread should be visible
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Preparations
Getting started
To begin sewing on your new Pfaff creative 2134, do a straight stitch
first.
When you turn on your machine, the straight stitch is automatically
selected. The preset stitch length, tension and presser foot recommen-
dation is shown on the window. 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 the stitch length button (52).
To sew a zigzag stitch, choose stitch number 3 on your control panel

and you will see the stitch number and the preset stitch length, width,
tension and presser feet recommendation on the window. 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 the stitch
width button (51).
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Attaching the embroidery foot

1. Remove the standard presser foot. Carefully loosen the screw (A)
until the cross-hole (B) is accessible.
2. Squeeze the embroidery foot gently together and guide the pin
of the foot into the cross hole of the presser foot holder as far as it A
will go.
3. Tighten the screw (A). B
To remove the embroidery foot loosen the screw (A), squeeze the
embroidery foot together and pull it out to the right. Tighten the screw
(A).
Attach the embroidery unit

The connecting socket (32) for the embroidery unit is found on the back
side of the sewing machine.
Pull the embroidery keeping it parallel from the back to the front into
the embroidery unit socket.
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Make sure that the under arm guide (34) 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.
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Remove the embroidery unit

Switch off the main switch.
Press release lever (33) and remove the embroidery unit with a back-
ward movement away from you, holding it parallel to the machine.
Note: Make sure that you have removed the hoop and placed the
embroidery arm in the park position, before removing the embroidery unit.
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The embroidery arm (40) must be rotated, because it is still lying over
the unit. Raise the embroidery arm in the area of the recessed grip (39)
and rotate it 90 degrees. The embroidery arm will lock in embroidery
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Pass the hoop underneath the embroidery foot by raising the presser
foot lift as far as possible. The retaining screw of the hoop must be
facing you and the guide pin (43) must be pointing to the right.
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Slide the hoop along the machine’s metal guide (38) behind the release
lever (41), until the hoop locks in place.
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41 Remove the hoop

To remove the hoop, push down the release lever (41) of the embroi-
dery unit and pull the hoop forwards and away. The presser foot must
be in the highest position.
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Hooping the fabric 43
One rectangular embroidery hoop (140x225 mm) is supplied with your

machine. Embroidery hoops in other formats and sizes are available as
optional accessories.
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 do not meet up, creases within the
embroidery, or areas left unembroidered. 46
The fabric is hooped as follows:

1. Loosen the retaining screw (46); the inner hoop can now be
removed.
2. Lay the outer hoop in front of you with the guide pins (43) point-
ing 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 carefully pulling the overhanging fabric. Be sure not
to cause any creases in the face fabric or stabilizer. 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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Function buttons for

embroidery
This section contains the function buttons active
when the machine is in embroidery mode (the
embroidery unit is on).
Park position
The park/cut position button (65) is used for put-
ting the embroidery unit in the correct position
for storage or placing it in the embroidery case
(optional accessory). The letter P will be shown on
the window.
Cut position
If you press the park/cut position button two times
quick the hoop will move forward to make it easier
for you to cut jump stitches. This function can also
be used when cutting away the fabric in an appliqué
design, without having to slide off the hoop.
The letter C will be shown on the window. Press the
button one more time and the hoop will move back
to the next stitch point in the embroidery.
Orbiting button
The orbiting function makes it possible for you to
check the outlines of your design. For each touch
of the orbiting button (66) the hoop will move to a
corner starting with the upper left. An arrow will
flash beside the hoop on the window showing you
which corner the needle is in.
Embroidery design/font select button

The embroidery design/font select button (67) 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. If a card contains only
designs or both designs and fonts, the small hoop
icon will be shown in the window when a design is
selected.
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Hoop select button

When embroidering on your Pfaff creative 2134, you
need to choose a hoop for your embroidery. There
are 6 different hoop sizes available. To select a hoop,
press the hoop select button (68) to jump between
the hoops. For best embroidery results, the machine
always recommends the smallest possible hoop size
when loading a design. In the window you will see
the hoop number and the hoop icon.
If no other hoop can be selected due to the size or
position of the design, you will hear a beep and the
hoop size number will flash. Hoop no. Size
1 225x140 mm, 250x225 mm
Note: If you have mirrored and/or rotated a design, 2 120x115 mm (rectangular/circular)
and then change the hoop, these settings will be reset.
3 80x80 mm, circular
4 180x100 mm
5 100x80 mm (with hoop adapter)
6 80x80 mm, rectangular
(with hoop adapter)
Color stepping
The color stepping function (69) makes it possible
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 beginning of each
color block.
The number of the color will be shown in the
window.
Stitch stepping
The stitch stepping function (70) 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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Rotating button
This function makes it possible to rotate a design in
90° steps. When pressing the rotating button (73) an
arrow will be added inside the hoop icon to show
how you have rotated your design.
A design is rotated from its centre around the centre
of the hoop as shown on the picture (A).
Letters are rotaded from the left lower corner around
the centre of the hoop as shown on the picture (B).
Rotate your design/letter before moving it out of the
centre. If the design is out of the centre it will change
place in the hoop when it is rotated.
Note: If the design does not fit in the hoop when you
have rotated it 90 °, it will automatically be turned
180°.
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Positioning buttons
The positioning arrows (71-72) makes it possible to
move the design in 4 different directions 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 posi-
tion, 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.
Tie-off/basting button
If you press the tie-off/basting button (47) before
you start to embroider, you will activate the bast-
ing stitch and the basting icon will be shown on
the window. The machine will then baste a square,
outlining the design area.
The basting function can be useful when working
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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Sew slow button

When pressing the sew slow button (49) the speed
will be reduced and the sew slow symbol 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.
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Mirror button
Use this button (50) if you want to mirror a design
sideways. If the button is activated, a line will
appear below the mirror icon.
Designs are mirrored from the centre of the hoop as
shown on the pictures below.
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centre if you do not want it to change place in the
hoop when it is mirrored.
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Key pad lock button

If you press the mirror button for more than 1 sec.
the key pad lock is activated, locking the lower
key panel. The keylock symbol will appear on the
window. To unlock, press the mirror button again
for more than 1 sec.
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Monochrome button
If you activate the monochrome function (54) your
selected design will be stitched out without stop-
ping at color changes. When pressing this button the
monochrome symbol will be shown on the window.
To deactivate the function press the monochrome
button again.
Stitch/design selection buttons

In embroidery mode the stitch/design selection
buttons (55-64) are used for selecting a design. If the
card contains both designs and fonts or only designs
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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Reverse/start-stop button
In the embroidery mode the reverse sewing button (14) becomes a
start-stop button.. Use the button when you want to start your embroi-
dery and when you want to stop. Keep the button depressed in order to
start the embroidery.
Note: You can also use the foot control to start 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 (51). The
design can be scaled between 75% to 125% or to the limit of the hoop
size.
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 (52). The
design can be scaled between 75% to 125% or to the limit of the hoop
size.
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 (53) to increase or decrease the tension.
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Messages while embroidering

Select hoop
When the hoop symbol flashes you should press the hoop selection
button (68) to let the machine calibrate the embroidery unit.
Insert the embroidery smart card

When the embroidery card flashes, you should insert an embroidery
card.
Lower your feed dog

When this message appears you should lower your feed dog.
Twin needle warning

The twin needle warning tells you that you cannot use a twin needle.
You can not use a twin needle with the embroidery foot.
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Embroidery position
This message prompts you to put the presser foot in embroidery posi-
tion. Lower the presser foot lift slowly and push it to the back until it
engages in the embroidery position. Press the reverse button and start
to embroider. The warning will then disappear.
Raise the presser foot

When this symbol appears with the arrow flashing, you should raise
the presser foot to the top position.
Cut the thread

When you have sewn a few stitches your Pfaff creative 2134 stops and
flashes with the cut symbol, telling you to cut the thread tail. When you
have cut the thread, press the reverse/start-stop 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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Upper thread warning

When the top thread is broken the machine stops and this icon is flash-
ing in the window. Rethread the top thread and press the reverse/start-
stop button again to continue to embroider.
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Bobbin thread warning
When the bobbin thread is low the machine stops and this icon is flash-
ing in the window. Wind the spool, insert it in the bobbin case and the
machine and then press the reverse/start-stop button again to continue
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Get started to embroider

1. Attach the embroidery foot.
2. Attach the embroidery unit and put the presser
foot in the up position. Lower the feed dog. 3.
Turn on your machine.
3. The machine prompts you to press the hoop
selection button (68) so that the machine can
calibrate the embroidery unit.
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.
5. 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.
6. Lower the presser foot lift slowly and push it to
the rear until it engages in the embroidery posi-
tion.
7. Wind the bobbin with special thread for
embroidering. Insert the bobbin.
8. Thread your machine with color no. 1. (Check
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your embroidery booklet for more info on the
colors).
9. Press the reverse/start-stop button (14) for a
a few seconds to start your embroidery. 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/ 9.
start-stop button to continue embroidering.
10. 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 continue to embroider.
Repeat this for all the colors.
11. When you have finished the last color the 10.
machine will return to the beginning of the
design and color no. 1, will be flashing in the
window. Remove the hoop from the embroi-
dery unit and cut the thread ends.
12. Press the park position button (65) and turn
off the machine. Put the embroidery arm in the
packing position and remove the embroidery 12.
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How to embroider words

The creative 300 s-card is included with your Pfaff 2134. 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 posi-
tion. Lower the feed dog. Turn on your machine.
3. The machine prompts you to press the hoop selection button (68)
so that the machine can calibrate the embroidery unit.
4. Choose the block font, no. 1 in your window, by pressing the font
select button (67), you see a number 1 below the design number
(A).
5. Each letter is represented by a number on the window (see your
embroidery booklet). To embroider the word “Pfaff” input no. 16
representing the “P”, so that the 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 (73) 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 (71-72).
6. Press the reverse/start-stop button (14) to start embroidering.
A B When you have embroidered the first letter choose the next letter
“f” (no. 32). The next letter will automatically follow the first letter.
Continue to sew the remaining letters in the same manner.
If you have rotated, mirrored and/or scaled the letter, your setting will
be saved for the following letters until you have exited.
Note: When positioning the characters close to an edge of the embroidery

hoop, make sure to have enough space, considering both height and width,
for the characters you wish to embroider.
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 choose to move the character to the best position possible or
to rehoop the fabric to avoid misplacement.
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Appliqué embroidery
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 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 embroider-
ing to finish the appliqué edges and the entire embroidery.
Note: If you put the hoop in cut position when the machine stops you can
cut away the fabric without having to slide off the hoop.
Cutwork embroidery
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
Function buttons for sewing

Tie-off/basting button
With the tie-off/basting button (47) you can secure
your stitches. When pressing the button the tie-off
icon 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 2134 will
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Needle Down button

Press the needle down button (48) to set the needle
to automatically stop in the down position when
you stop sewing. When the function is active, the
needle down icon will be shown on the window of
your Pfaff creative 2134.
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Note: If you tap on your foot control while sewing, the
needle can be raised or lowered. This does not change
the preset stop position.
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Sew slow button

Activate this function (49) if you want to reduce the
sewing speed. When the sew slow function is active
the sew slow icon will be shown in the window.
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Mirror button
When the mirror icon is shown in the window, you
can mirror the stitch vertically. When activating the
function, a line will appear below the icon.
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Keypad lock button

If you press the mirror button for more than 1 sec.
the key pad lock is activated, locking the lower
key panel. The keylock symbol will appear on the
window. To unlock, press the mirror button again
for more than 1 sec.
Single stitch button

If the single stitch function has been activated before
starting to sew the machine will sew one pattern
and then tie off and stop. If the function is activated
while sewing the machine will tie off and stop when
the current pattern is stitched to the end.
The single stitch icon will be shown in the window
when the function is activated. The function will be
active until you press the button again, or if a new
stitch is selected.
This button can also be used to switch between man.
and auto mode when sewing buttonholes.
Reverse sewing button

When pressing the reverse button (14) the reverse
icon 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 is set in permanent reverse
and will sew in reverse until you press the button
again.
When sewing a manual buttonhole, the reverse
button is used for stepping between different sec-
tions of the buttonhole.
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Stitch width
The width of a stitch is shown in mm (A).
Change the stitch width by pressing the + and - buttons (51). The stitch
width can be changed in 0.5 mm steps, from 0 mm to 9.0 mm. When
you have reached the limit you will hear a beep.
Stitches 1, 2 and 14 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
The length of a stitch is shown in mm (B).
To change the stitch length press the + and - buttons (52). The length
for normal stitches can be changed in 0.5 mm steps from 0-6 mm. For
satin stitches 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 (53) to change the thread tension (C). To read
more about thread tension see page 2:18.
When you have reached the limit you will hear a beep.
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Edit/Sew sequences
This button toggles between normal sewing mode
and the different modes for editing and sewing
sequences.
If you press the button once the machine enters the
mode for editing sequences. The edit icon (A) and
memory number (B) is shown on the window.
The figure in the segment (C) shows the position of
the stitch in the sequence starting with position 1.
B D The line in the stitch segment (D) indicates that no

stitch is selected in the position.
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If you press the button once again the machine
enters the sew sequence mode. The seq. icon (A) and
memory number (B) is shown on the window. In
the stitch segment (C) you will se the number of the
first stitch to be sewn in the sequence. The machine
is now ready to sew out the sequence stored in the
memory.
Note: See page 5:4 for a further description of how to

BC create and sew sequences.
Sequence end button

By pressing this button when you are editing a
sequence you will end the sequence at the current
position. The stitch in the current position will be the
last in the sequence. If there are stitches stored in the
subsequent positions they will be deleted from the
memory.
Select sequence memory

When editing or sewing sequences you can press
this button to switch to the next higher memory.
The memory number on the display (A) turnes from
1-5 step by step for each time you press the button.
If you press this button in normal sewing mode
the machine will automatically enter the sequence
sewing mode showing the latest used memory or
memory number 1 if the sequences has not been
used since the machine was switched on.
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Buttonhole mode button

The Buttonhole mode button is used for toggling
between slit length (A), density (B) and balance (C)
mode when a buttonhole is selected.
If the buttonhole will be sewn manually only the
balance and density modes are available.
Use the stitch length buttons (52) to change the set-
tings in the currently active mode.
The settings will remain until another stitch is
selected.
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Buttonhole length
When a buttonhole is selected the machine auto-
matically enters the buttonhole slit length mode.
The buttonhole slit length icon and the slit length is
shown on the window.
Change the slit lenght by pressing the stitch length
buttons (52). Remember to always set the length
little bit longer than the button diameter.
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Buttonhole density
By adjusting the density of the buttonhole you can
change the closeness of the satin stitches without
changing the length of the complete buttonhole.
Press the - stitch length button (52) to increase
the density and the + stitch length button (52) to
decrease the density.
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Buttonhole balance
The balance adjusts the forward and backward feed-
ing of the machine. If the machine is unbalanced the
right and left columns of the buttonhole will be sewn
uneven.
Press the - stitch length button (52) to adjust the
backward feeding, this increases the density in the
left column. Press the + stitch length button (52) to
adjust the forward feeding, this increases the density
in the right column.
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Positioning buttons
When you are in the mode for sequence editing the upper and lower
positioning buttons are used to insert and delete stitches in the
sequences.
The left and right positioning buttons are used to go to the next posi-
tion in the sequence or to go back to the previous position.
In normal sewing mode you can use the left and right positioning
buttons to select stitches. By pressing the right positioning button you
will step up to the next higher stitch number and by pressing the left
positioning button you will step down to the lower stitch number.
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On your Pfaff creative 2134 you can choose between 100 different
stitches and 50 letters/symbols. To choose a stitch, press the direct
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selection buttons on your keypad. For stitches with a two or three-
figure number, press the figures right after each other. The number will
be shown on the window (A) with the presser foot recommendation (B)
and stitch settings (C).
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Messages while sewing

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.
Note: The twin needle warning is set for a twin needle with 2.0 mm needle
spacing. If you are using a twin needle with a wider spacing than 2.0 mm
you need to always control the stitch width by turning the handwheel and
check whether the needles can penetrate freely.
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Bobbin thread warning
When the bobbin thread is low the machine stops and this icon (A) is
flashing in the window. Wind the spool, insert it in the bobbin case and
the machine and continue to sew.
Upper thread warning
When the top thread is broken the machine stops and this icon (B) is
flashing in the window. Rethread the top thread and continue to sew.
Lower the presser foot

When the presser foot symbol appears with the arrow flashing, you
should lower the presser foot. 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 will
flash on your window.
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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 2134 has 19 needle positions that can be adjusted
with the stitch width -/+ buttons (51).
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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Overlock stitches
For elastic, knits, woven and stretch fabrics, your Pfaff creative 2134
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 the blindhem/overlock 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.
0A 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 unnec-
essary fabric.
Open overlock stitch – No 19

The overlock stitch works well when joining or edge-finishing fabrics
that do not fray excessively. Use presser foot no. 1A or 3.
Closed overlock stitch with edge thread – No 16

If you wish to sew a fabric that frays easily, select stitch 16. With this
stitch an additional edge thread protects the fabric edge against further
fraying.
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Sewing
Basting stitch - No 14
The basting stitch can be used in two different ways. When the feed
dogs are lowered the machine sews one stitch at each step on the foot
control. The stitch length is determined by you. With the feed dog in up
position the machine sews the stitch continuously with normal feeding.
Lightweight fabrics are easier to baste with normal feeding.
Free motion basting:
• Attach the darning/free-motion foot, no 6 (see page 4:18).
• 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 manually 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.
Topstitching - No 1
B The straight stitch can be sewn in 19 different needle positions 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.
Stretch triple straight 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 2134 has 19 needle positions
that can be adjusted with the stitch width buttons (51).
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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 of your
project should now be facing up.
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• 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
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edge guide A by turning adjusting screw B, until the stitch that
catches the hem just barely shows.
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Elastic blind stitch – No 6

The elastic blindhem 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 the raw
edge first on most knits.
Create the blindhem as described above.
Stitch no 5
Stitch no 6
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Sewing
Buttonholes
Your Pfaff creative 2134 has the perfect buttonhole for every fabric
and garment. Whether you wish to sew buttonholes on jackets, pants
(trousers), blouses or stretch fabrics, 4 different buttonholes give your
garments the professional touch.
Your Pfaff creative 2134 is equipped with the Sensormatic buttonhole
guide and sensor technology to ensure that every buttonhole is sized
accurately. Use the sensormatic buttonhole guide even if sewing but-
tonholes manually. This supports the feed motion of the fabric. Beauti-
ful buttonholes can thus be sewn on even the most difficult fabrics such
as velvet, plush, knitted fabrics and heavy knits.
See page 4:6 for instructions of how to adjust the density and balance of
your buttonhole.
Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole guide

Push the metal part of the sensormatic buttonhole guide into the slot
under the two arrows 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. There should be a gap between the
needle plate and the guide as shown on the picture.
Snap-on buttonhole foot no. 5A

Use buttonhole foot no. 5A to sew buttonholes.
Before starting to sew, pull the slide of the foot towards you until the
red arrow matches the second red mark.
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How to sew an automatic buttonhole

1. Insert the sensormatic buttonhole guide and attach the buttonhole
foot no. 5A. Choose the buttonhole you wish to sew. Always test
sew on scraps first before you sew on your garment.
2. Press the stitch length buttons (52) to set the length of the button-
hole slit in mm.
3. Mark, with a fabric pen, where you want the buttonhole and place
the fabric under the buttonhole foot. Lower the presser foot and
press the foot control. The machine will automatically sew the
complete buttonhole and tie-off.
How to sew a buttonhole manually

1. Attach the buttonhole foot no. 5A and insert the sensormatic but-
tonhole guide. Choose the buttonhole you wish to sew. Always
test sew on scraps first before you sew on your garment.
2. Press the single pattern/monochrome button (54) to change to
man.-mode. If you have not inserted the sensormatic buttonhole
guide the machine will automatically change to man.-mode when
you have started to sew.
3. Mark, with a fabric pen, where you want the buttonhole and
place the fabric under the buttonhole foot. Lower the presser foot
and press the foot control. The machine will start to sew the right
column.
4. 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.
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Sewing
Buttonhole with gimp thread

Buttonholes that are sewn with gimp cord under the satin stitch col-
umns are more stable, durable and have a professional appearance. Use
pearl cotton or regular gimp thread.
Insert the senormatic 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.
Eyelet 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 the slide of the foot towards you
until the red arrow matches 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 hand sewing
needle and pull them to the wrong side of the garment. Tie the gimp
cords and cut off excess cord.
Note: The Eyelet buttonhole, no. 22, 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.
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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-solu-
ble 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 but-
tonhole with a belt punch or awl.
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 handwheel 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. Raise the needle and press the mirror button
(50) to move the needle to the right. 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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Sewing
Sewing in zippers – 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 no. 4 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 19 needle positions available. If the
presser foot is attached on the right side, the needle must only be
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moved to the right. If the foot is attached on the left, the needle must
only be moved to the left.
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Automatic darning – No 25
Stitch 25 is for strengthening damaged areas of fabric and repairing
tears.
• Stitch over the damaged area at the required length.
• Press the reverse key; the machine finishes sewing the darning
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The saved darning length can now be repeated as often as needed.
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Darning with the three-step zigzag stitch – No 4

Use the three-step zigzag 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 posi-
tion. 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 foot lift 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
General notes on decorative sewing

To enhance your own home textiles or garments your Pfaff creative
2134 offers you a wide variety of fancy and decorative stitches. Create
a greater variety of embellishments by combining different 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 distortion 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. 1A (for dual feed) and no. 2A (without dual feed)
are recommended for decorative work. We recommend presser
foot no. 2A for heavier fabrics.
Changing the pattern width

The pattern width can be altered using -/+ button (51). 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. 64; stitch width 6 mm along your line. Next press the mirror
button (50). 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. 56 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 a guide.
Twin needle
Additional decorative effects can be achieved using a twin needle. The
illustration shows how beautiful borders can be created with just a little
imagination!
DO NOT use a twin needle when the warning symbol appears in the
window (see page 4:8). If the warning symbol appears you have to
decrease the stitch width until the symbol disappears. Check whether
the needles can penetrate freely by turning the handwheel.
Note: The twin needle warning is set for a twin needle with 2.0 mm needle
spacing. If you are using a twin needle with a wider spacing than 2.0 mm
you need to always control the stitch width by turning the handwheel and
check whether the needles can penetrate freely.
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Stitch sequences
Your Pfaff creative 2134 offers you the possibility to store stitch and
alphabet sequences in the memories of the machine. You can store up
to 30 stitches or letters in each of the 5 memories.
Position
Create a stitch sequence
Press the edit/sew sequence button (65). The machine enters the
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mode for editing sequences. Select a stitch for the first position in the
sequence by using the direct selection buttons (55-64). Go to the next
position by pressing the right positioning button (71). Go on and select
stitches for every position in the memory until you are satisfied with
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your sequence.
You can alter the settings of the stitches in the sequence. Change the
lenght and width by pressing the stitch length and widths buttons (51-
52). Use the mirror button (50) to mirror single stitches in the sequence.
The settings will be saved to the stitch until you overwrite them. Memory Stitch
In edit mode you can also change and save the thread tension. This set-
ting will affect all the stitches in the sequence.
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To delete stitches, press the lower positioning button (72, m-) when
you are in the position for the stitch you want to delete. To add a stitch
between other stitches in the sequence, press the upper positioning
button (72, m+) when you are in the position where you want to add
the stitch and select the stitch you wish to add. 72
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Use the sequence end button (66) to end the sequence at any position.
The stitch stored in the position where you are when you press the
button will be the last stitch in the sequence. All subsequent stitches
will be erased from the memory. 66 71
The sequence is saved when you press the edit/sew sequence button
(65) to enter the sew sequence mode.
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Sew sequences
When you want to sew your sequence press the edit/sew sequence
button (65) again and make sure the seq. icon is shown on the window.
The machine is now ready to sew out the sequence stored in the
selected memory. To select another memory press the memory selec-
tion button (67).
Use the mirror button (50) if you wish to mirror the stitch sequence.
The single stitch function is activated as default. If you want to sew the
sequence repeatedly turn off the function by pressing the single stitch
button (54).
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Decorative Sewing
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Stitch sewing sequence guide

Stitch No.
Use the Stitch sewing sequence guide for an easy
Stitch/ way to create your stitch sequences. Write down
Letter the stitch sequence you wish to create and note the
stitch number above each stitch. Now you can easily
Position 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
keep track of which stitch number to store in each
Stitch No. position in the sequence.
Stitch/ Make copies of the guide below and use it every

Letter time you are creating sequences.
Position 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Stitch No.
Stitch/
Letter
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stitch No.
Stitch/
Letter
Position 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Stitch No.
Stitch/
Letter
Position 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Stitch No.
Stitch/
Letter
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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 2134.
A quilt consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of bat-
ting sandwiched between.
Piecing the quilt top

Cut out the pieces of fabric for your quilt top with a seam allowance
of ¼” (6 mm). 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 2134, e.g. with stitch no. 26 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 2134 with a straight stitch (no. 1), stitch
length 2.5, center needle position and the IDT engaged.
• 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 26) or one of the Antique Quilt
stitches No. 27-39 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).
Tip 2: Use the optional narrow edge foot for optimal guiding.
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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 2134 for stippling with a Straight Stitch
(1) and lower the feed dogs. Attach the free-motion quilting foot
(extra accessory). Lower the pressser foot lift to the free-motion
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
dogs are 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 Quilt 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 2134 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
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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. 28, using a monofilament thread
on top and a colored bobbin thread. This will give your quilt a hand
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stitched 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.
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• 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.
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• Follow around the edge of the appliqué with the straight part of
stitch no. 28. 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
2134.
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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 (45-49).
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.)
• Begin sewing. Use the sew slow button (49) to reduce your speed
while using the wing needle.
Tip: For fine fabrics, place a lightweight tear away stabilizer under
stitching.
Hemstitching
This is a technique everyone recognizes as embroidered by hand. With
your Pfaff creative 2134, you can produce hemstitching much more
quickly and easily. With five 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.
Twin needle Pintucks

Twin needle Pintucks are created by placing a twin needle in your Pfaff
creative 2134. 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.
• Replace the standard sewing needle with a 2.0 mm twin needle. Set
your creative 2134 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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Decorative Sewing
Cross Stitch
No other sewing technique is as closely associated with the term
needlework as cross-stitching. With your Pfaff creative 2134 and the
cross stitches, no. 40-44 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” func-
tions.
• 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
2134. 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, no 6
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 "Open toe free-motion foot" (optional accessory) for easier
viewing when stitching.
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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.
Bridging stitch - No 8
The bridging 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 approxi-
mately 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.
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Decorative Sewing
Cross-hem Knit stitch - No 12

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.
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 the blindhem stitch no. 5 and mirror it with the Mirror
button (50).
• 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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Rolled hem with foot No. 7

Use the rolled hem foot no. 7 to finish the edges of blouses, scarves, or
ruffles without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming pre-
vents 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.
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• 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
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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 open-
ing. Ensure the fabric does not run underneath the right side of the
presser foot.
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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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Maintenence
Changing the needle plate

Removal
• Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer (light bulb
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 operation.
Cleaning the window
Wipe the window with a soft, lint-free dry cloth. DO NOT use abrasive
cleansers or solvents!
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Maintenence
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 light bulb changer 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

Important: Use a light bulb as indicated on the left side of the machine,
12 V max 5 W.
Insert the bulb in the light bulb 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 light bulb changer from
the bulb. The bulb will be held firmly so you can remove it safely.
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 after Only use good quality threads.
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 too thick or too thin Change the needle.
Needle is bent, and has hit the needle plate because you are Only guide the fabric lightly.
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 as you thread. Make sure you lower the
presser foot before you begin to sew. This ensures that the
needle thread is securely in thread tension system.
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Maintenence
Problem/Cause Remedy
The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly
Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth rows Remove needle plate, remove lint with brush.
Feed dogs are lowered Raise feed dogs (see page 2:6).
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The machine is running with difficulty
There are thread remnants in the hook Remove the threads.
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The machine does not sew the selected stitch Switch off the machine, wait 10 seconds and switch on again.
Select the desired stitch again.
Window incorrect or blank window

When static electricity is being discharged some segments of Switch off the machine on completion of the sewing
the window may fail operation and then turn it back on again after approx. 10
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seconds. Select the desired stitch again.
Messages in embroidery mode

Error messages
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There are six different error messages that can apper on your
window:
E1 is shown instead of the design number This type of card 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.
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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 This message can appear while the machine is embroidering.
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E6 is shown instead of the design number You need to bring your sewing machine to your dealer for
service.
• If problems remain contact an authorized Pfaff dealer.

• Have your Pfaff creative 2134 serviced regularly by your authorized 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.
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Index
A Accessories
Accessory tray
Alphabet
1:16–1:17
1:16
1:11
Color stepping
Combined Borders
Connecting the foot control
3:6
5:3
2:2
Antique Hand Embroidery stitches 1:10 Connection socket, ”foot control” 1:13
Appliqué and cutwork stop 3:12 Connection socket, ”lead cord” 1:13
Appliqué embroidery 3:16 Connection socket for the embroidery unit 1:13
Attaching the embroidery foot 3:2 Control Panel overview 2:16
Attach the embroidery unit 3:2 Creative smart card slot 1:13
Attach the hoop on the embroidery unit 3:3 Cross-hem knit stitch 1:8, 5:13
Automatic buttonhole 4:14 Cross stitches 1:10, 5:11
Automatic darning 4:17 Cutwork embroidery 3:16
B
Cut position 3:5
Cut the thread 3:12
D
Bartack 1:9
Base panel 1:13
Base plate 1:13 Darning
Basting stitch 1:9, 4:11 Automatic 4:17
Blindhem stitch 1:8, 4:12 Free-motion 4:18
Block Alphabet 1:11 with the three-step zigzag stitch 4:17
Bobbin door 1:13 Darning position 2:3
Bobbin winder 1:13 Decorative stitches 1:10
Bobbin winding 2:7–2:10 Design length 3:10
Bridging stitch 1:8, 5:12 Design width 3:10
E
Bringing up the bobbin thread 2:14
Buttonholes 4:13–4:16
Buttonhole foot 4:13 Edit/Sew sequences 4:5
Buttonhole mode button 4:6 Elastic blind stitch 1:8, 4:12
Buttonhole with gimp thread 4:15 Electrical connection 2:2
Buttons Embroidery design/font select button 3:5
Button sewing program 1:8 Embroidery position 3:12
Sewing on 4:16 Embroidery start/stop button 1:13, 3:10
C
Embroidery unit 1:16
Embroider - Get started 3:14
Carrying case 1:15 Embroider words 3:15
Carrying handle 1:13 Eyelet 1:9
Changing the light bulb 6:3 Eyelet buttonhole 1:9, 4:15
Changing the needle 2:7
Changing the needle plate
Changing the pattern width
Changing the presser foot
Cleaning
6:2
5:2
2:4
6:2
F Feed dogs
Foundation elastic stitch
Free arm
2:6
1:8
1:13
Closed overlock stitch 1:8, 1:9 Free-motion sewing 5:11
6:6
Free-motion stippling
Front panel
Function buttons for embroidery
5:8
1:13
3:5
N Needle Down button
Needle holder with retaining (set) screw
Needle plate
4:2
1:13
1:13
Function buttons for sewing 4:2 Nostalgia/Heirloom 5:10
G Gathering with straight stitch 5:12 O Orbiting button 3:5
H
Overlock stitches 1:9, 4:10
Handwheel
Hemstitching
Hem stitches
1:13
5:10
1:10
P Park position
Parts of the embroidery hoop
3:5
1:14
Hole for second spool holder 1:13 Parts of the embroidery unit 1:14
Honeycomb stitch 1:8 Parts of the sewing machine 1:13
Hooping the fabric 3:4 Patchwork 5:6
Hoop select button 3:6 Piecing the quilt top 5:6
Positioning buttons 3:7, 4:7
I IDT/Integrated dual feed

Inserting the bobbin and bobbin case
Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole guide
1:13, 2:5
2:11
4:13
Presser feet
Presser foot holder with presser foot
Presser foot lift
Programmable darning stitch
1:17
1:13
1:13, 2:3
1:9
Q
Insert the embroidery smart card 3:11
Integrated Needle Threader 1:13, 2:13
K
Quilting 5:6
Quilt Appliqués 5:9
Keypad lock button 3:8, 4:3 Quilt stitches 1:10
L Lid
Lightning stretch stitch
1:13, 1:15
1:9
R Raise the feed dogs
Raise the presser foot
2:6, 4:8
2:3, 3:12
Light bulb 1:13, 6:3 Removable accessory tray 1:13
Linen buttonhole 1:8 Remove the embroidery unit 3:3
Lowering the feed dogs 2:6, 3:11 Remove the hoop 3:3
Lower the presser foot 2:3, 4:8 Reverse sewing 1:13
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Reverse/start-stop button 1:13. 3:10, 4:3
Rolled hem with foot No. 7 5:14
Main switch 1:13, 2:3 Rolled hem with Stitch No. 3 5:14
Manual buttonhole 4:14 Rotating button 3:7
Messages while embroidering 3:11 Rounded buttonhole with lengthwise tack 1:9
Messages while sewing 4:8 Satin stitches 1:10
Mirror button 3:8, 4:2 Scallop edges 1:10
Monochrome button 3:9 Select hoop 3:11
Select sequence memory 4:5
6:7
S Sequence end button

Sew slow button
4:5
3:8, 4:2
U Utility stitches 1:8
Shell edging
Single stitch
Slide for lowering the feed dogs
5:13
4:3
1:13, 2:6
V Voltage Switch 2:2
W
Spool holder 1:13
Start-stop/reverse button 1:13, 3:10 Window indications 2:17
Stitch/design selection buttons 3:9, 4:7 Wing Needle 5:10
Stitch chart 1:8
Stitch-in-the-Ditch
Stitch length
Stitch sequences
Stitch sewing sequence guide
5:7
4:4
5:4
5:5
Z Zigzag stitch
Zigzag stitch, right or left needle position
Zippers - sewing in
1:8
1:9
4:17
Stitch stepping 3:6
Stitch width 4:4
Straight stitch 1:8, 4:9
Stretch buttonhole 1:9
Stretch knit overlock stitch 1:9
Stretch triple straight stitch 1:8, 4:11
Stretch triple zigzag stitch 1:9
T Take up lever
Threading slots
Threading the twin needle
1:13
1:13
2:15
Threading your creative 2134 2:12
Thread cutter 1:13, 2:14
Thread cutter for bobbin winding 1:13
Thread guide 1:13
Thread tension 2:18, 3:10, 4:4
Thread tension disk 1:13
Thread warning 3:13, 4:8
Three-step Zigzag stitch 1:8, 4:9
Tie-off/basting button 3:7, 4:2
Topstitching 4:11
Twin needle 2:15, 3:11, 4:8, 5:3
Twin needle Pintucks 5:10
Twin needle warning 3:11, 4:8
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Technical data
Dimensions (w x h x d) 408 x 290 x 187
Weight 8,3 kg
Nominal voltage (reversible) 220 V - 240 V / 120 V
Power consumption 75 W
Sewing lamp 12 V/max. 5 W
Sewing speed Max 950 rpm
Min 80 rpm
Stitching width 0...9 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 package
Owner’s manual
Embroidery unit
Embroidery hoop
Embroidery clips
Quick start embroidery kit
Intellectual property
PFAFF, creative and IDT (image) are registered
trademarks or trademarks of VSM Group AB.
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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, 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 to avoid the discoloring.
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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.
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
www.pfaff.com
VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna • SWEDEN

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Before you start, please spend

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Hoop selection table

Hoop no. Size

0 Button sewing For applying two-hole or four-hole buttons.

5 Blindhem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics.

8 Bridging stitch For bridging, decorative hemstitching and crazy quilting.

9 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen.

20 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.

21 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for shirts, jackets and trousers.

24 Bartack For applying belt loops and reinforcing pockets.

25 Programmable For darning damaged areas.

Antique Hand Embroidery

Parts of the sewing machine

16. Bobbin door

Parts of the embroidery unit

34. Under arm guide 39

35. Fastening latch for attaching to the machine 37

36. Connection plug to the machine

Parts of the embroidery hoop 42

Arranging the accessories

Open the accessory tray by placing your left index

Standard presser feet and accessories for

1 5 6. Edge guide, No. 8

For the USA and Canada:

Connecting the foot control

Changing the presser foot

Snap off the presser foot

Snap on the presser foot

The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed)

Engaging the IDT

Disengaging the IDT

Lowering the feed dogs

For either method:

Changing the needle

Push the bobbin to the right.

Winding the bobbin from the spool pin

Winding from the second spool pin

Winding the bobbin through the needle

Guide the thread to the right under thread guide C.

Inserting the bobbin and bobbin case

Inserting the bobbin

Inserting the bobbin case

Threading your creative 2134

Now pass it through the left threading slot down-

Integrated Needle Threader

Reduce the pressure so that the needle threader slowly moves

Bringing up the bobbin thread

Threading the twin needle

Control Panel overview 51 52 53

Control panel buttons on the base

70. Stitch stepping, + and - buttons (not active in

14. Reverse sewing/Embroidery start and stop

Correct thread tension