aborning

Do any of you own a Pfaff Sewing Machine 3.2 or Pfaff Sewing Machine 4.0? I do not personally know anyone who owns one. I have always been a Bernina lover but the IDT feed on the Pfaff interests me alot. It seems now I always have to spend time pinning as the top layer does not feed evenly and I end up with 2 different seam lengths. There is a Pfaff Dealer about 1 1/2 hours away and I am tempted to go check out the Pfaffs. I would appreciate any feedback on these 2 models of Pfaff sewing machine. I saw a Pfaff 3.2 on EBay and I am wondering if that has many of the same features as the 4.0. I do not need alot of features because I mainly do straight stitch piecing on my sewing machine because I have a long arm machine for Quilting. Also, since the Pfaff has the IDT Feed, does that mean there is no walking foot? or is there still a walking foot attachment to use when doing thick layers?

Ginaky

I have the 4.0 and love it--it is my 4th Pfaff, starting back in the late 70's. I bought my first one when I lived in Germany. The first generation 4.0 apparently had a lot of problems, but mine is a newer one and works beautifully. They have released two new models, the 4.2 and the Performance 5.0. The reports on those, especially the 5.0, are really good. I love my 4.0, though, and have no intentions of trading it in for a new one.

mucky

I too have the Pfaff 4.0 and it was the model that had all the problems but with patience and dealer it is all straightened out and works fine. You do not need a walking foot. It's my 2nd Pfaff and I wouldn't trade it for any other machine. The 4.0 has a lot of features and you might not need all of them. Go visit the dealer and find out for yourself.

coopah

I have a Pfaff with IDT, but not the models you mentioned. The IDT serves as a walking foot when you have it engaged. I like my Pfaff. Have fun checking them out. :-)

annie123

My first computerized machine in the early 80's was a Pfaff and it was the best machine I have ever had. I sewed everything imaginable with it and literally wore it out. I then bought a Bernina which I truly love. About a year ago I bought a Pfaff 3.0 specifically because of the IDT and it really is a great machine although I don't think the quality is quite the same as the first one I had. (My understanding is they are no longer made in Germany) The IDT is the best in my opinion and it sews a beautiful stitch and it also has many beautiful fancy stitches. I'm not sure about a 3.2 but I think the main difference between the 3.0 and 4.0 is that the 4.0 has a spring foot that raises slightly when stopping which is mainly good for applique. I personally did not like that feature. I would want to know that a dealer was available for the Pfaff; shortly after I bought mine my dealer stopped selling Pfaff and I don't know of any other dealers.

pattyskypants

I have a Pfaff model that is no longer available but it has IDT and I LOVE it. I almost never sew without the IDT engaged because, even with the tiniest quilt pieces, it always feeds both pieces evenly. My Pfaff is a bit more solid feeling than the newer models (probably has more metal in the body). I hope you will give it a try.

TexasSunshine

I have a Pfaff 1471 that I bought new in 1986 with the IDT and I am still sewing on it every day I sew. You do not need a walking foot with the IDT, it does the job. I sew nearly everything with the IDT engaged and would not sew without it. I just looked at a 4.0 today and would love to have one. It has so many nice features, but it will have to wait.

Dolphyngyrl

Does anybody know what the difference is in IDT(Pfaff) or accufeed(janome) because I was told they are different, does anyone know what the difference is

Scissor Queen

I have a Pfaff 2030 and a Janome 6600. The Pfaff IDT isn't noticeable at all. It just uses all the regular feet except maybe the zipper foot and buttonhole foot. The Janome Accufeed feet are huge and compared to the Pfaff seem really clunky to me. I'm really thinking about trading the Janome in on a new Pfaff when I am able to.

icul8rg8r

I have a Pfaff (not the models you listed) that I purchased because of the IDT, and LOVE IT. Built into the machine and so easy to use with so many different feet options (my favorite being the 1/4" with guide). No clunky add-ons necessary (like a walking foot unit).