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Old 03-22-2012, 12:30 PM
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Does anyone have the PFAFF ambition 1.5? what do you
like about it? thanks, Mayme
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Old 03-22-2012, 01:12 PM
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I have one and absolutely love it. It has a lot of features for the money, sews straight and true, and best of all has IDT. No problems or issues with it.
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Old 03-22-2012, 02:51 PM
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What is IDT?
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Old 03-22-2012, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Suze9395 View Post
What is IDT?
Can't recall what it stands for. It's a built-in walking foot that you can engage or disengage at your choice. It helps transport all layers of a project at the same speed/time. Makes a big difference in quilting and in matching patterns between layers of fabric (plaids, stripes, etc). It is really the only thing I miss on my non-Pfaff machine.
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Old 03-22-2012, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Suze9395 View Post
What is IDT?
I believe it is Integrated Dual Technology. In other words bot the presser foot and feed dogs move the material together. It is easily disengaged if you want it off. I usually have my 'on.'

I wouldn't be sewing but for the IDT and the 1/4" flange guide foot ... or at least a sem guide.

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same as a walking foot
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Old 03-23-2012, 03:34 AM
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And once you get use to the Pfaff with the IDT, you won't want to sew without it.
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