Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Pfaff sewing machines >

Pfaff sewing machines

Pfaff sewing machines

Old 01-06-2010, 08:44 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
dlf0122quilting's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sun City, CA
Posts: 487
Default

I am thinking of buying a Pfaff sewing machine with IDT. I do not want an embroidery machine, just a regular machine. If you have a Pfaff, what model do you have or which one(s) do you suggest?
dlf0122quilting is offline  
Old 01-06-2010, 10:19 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: South Puget Sound, Wa. State
Posts: 2,462
Default

I got a real steal on the Pfaff Creative Vision 5.0
This was my first Pfaff. I wish someone would have told me it was like a Husky/Viking!
It is an awesome machine despite what alot of people have said about it.
I mainly got it because it can do Machine Embroidery in a large area but also has the IDT and I use it for quilting and piecing mainly.
I will tell you that my piecing has improved by a ton, I have started to get good at FMQ, it is such a joy to have two great machines (the other is a Duetta by Brother)that I can piece on one and emb on another.
I love both machines, don't know which one I would keep if I had to only keep one...
Kirsten
ScubaK is offline  
Old 01-06-2010, 10:56 PM
  #3  
Super Member
 
Yvonne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Camarillo, California
Posts: 1,746
Default

I own a pfaff tiptronic 2020 and a bernina. I love the bernina for quilting because of the stitch regulator but I do my best piecing on the pfaff!

I'd been quilting for a few years when I bought the bernina. I couldn't understand why my blocks weren't turning out as nice as usual until I realized I was used to the IDT on the pfaff. I immediately went back to the pfaff and had no more difficulties with corners matching! The IDT certainly pays for itself, as far as I'm concerned!

My sister just bought a basic pfaff and she loves it. I'm not sure if you can go wrong with any of the pfaffs.

Best advice is to go try them out and look at the bells and whistles and stop looking when they start to get out of your price range.
Yvonne is offline  
Old 01-07-2010, 04:55 AM
  #4  
Super Member
 
Oklahoma Suzie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Home town: Rehoboth, MA Now living in OK
Posts: 7,774
Default

I don't have one, but hope you find one you like.
Oklahoma Suzie is offline  
Old 01-07-2010, 07:17 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
dlf0122quilting's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sun City, CA
Posts: 487
Default

Thank you to everyone. I have heard nothing but good about the stitching results with the Pfaff machines. I currently have an Elna 6005 which I love and have had it for about 10 years. I also have a Babylock Ellageo ESG3 Embroidery machine and I have not been happy with it. I have had it in the shop several times and I am so unhappy with it that I do not even bother to use the embroidery part of the machine. I will definitely be looking for a Pfaff with the IDT system in it this year.
dlf0122quilting is offline  
Old 01-07-2010, 07:42 AM
  #6  
Super Member
 
Scissor Queen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Southwest Kansas
Posts: 4,820
Default

I bought a Pfaff 2030 tiptronic ten years ago. I've had it cleaned once. It's been a serious work horse and the IDT does help your piecing be more accurate. It really, really helps with things like putting on borders and binding.
Scissor Queen is offline  
Old 01-07-2010, 12:37 PM
  #7  
Junior Member
 
mistiliz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Federal Way, WA
Posts: 205
Default

I bought a Pfaff Performance 2058 last year and love it! This is my second Pfaff machine and I would not go for any other Brands. Service annually and you will have no problems with it! Easy to learn, work horse, IDT such a gem to have for piecing and accurately. I have quilted on it too.

FYI, I was told by my dealer that they aren't making the Pfaff machines anymore in Germany. Pfaff sold to a company VSM Group. They own Singer, Viking, Husqvarna and Pfaff. So Pfaff machines are now being made in Sweden. Tho they say German Engineered but that doesn't mean it is made in Germany. Products out of Germany are very well made. I don't know much about Sweden products and how good of a quality they make their products. I would go for the older Pfaff machines made in Germany. Older machines are just a good if not better than the newer ones that are being designed today.

Sorry for being such a long email but I thought you would like to know. :)
mistiliz is offline  
Old 01-07-2010, 01:25 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
dlf0122quilting's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sun City, CA
Posts: 487
Default

Thank you...good information. I am 1/2 Swede and 1/2 German, maybe they make a Pfaff like that too :lol: I have used a Pfaff 1475 and just fell in love with it. Obviously everyone likes them because they are hard to find. I want to trade in my Babylock Ellageo Embroidery machine and would be more than happy with a used Pfaff standard machine with IDT. I will be watching for one. Again, thanks for the most helpful info.
dlf0122quilting is offline  
Old 01-07-2010, 01:37 PM
  #9  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15,639
Default

I have 3 Pfaffs - not meaning to sound braggy. :oops:

My main machine is the 2058. I got it for a super price - supposedly, it's a closeout model, although Pfaff still has it on their site:
http://www.pfaffusa.com/126_240.html

I like the way it does the fancy stitches.
It tends to pull the starting corner into the feed dogs and when the bobbin runs low, it is a little annoying that it only moves at a snail's pace. My favorite part is that the machine can be set to lift the presser foot to various hights. It puts it back down when the foot control is pressed.

My backup machine is an older model. I think it's called the Quilt and Craft.

Then I have the 1200 GrandQuilter. It is a little louder than I expected and requires a lot of oil. I'm still waiting to set it up on the frame and need to withhold judgment.

Someone on this board gave an excellent comparison between the Pfaff and the Janome. I wish I could find it quickly. If I had to do it again, I would give the Janomes a look too.

ALso, check out the reviews on the Pfaff Expression line. Happy shopping.
MadQuilter is offline  
Old 01-07-2010, 01:40 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
dlf0122quilting's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sun City, CA
Posts: 487
Default

Thank you, I will continue to check them out.
dlf0122quilting is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
EvelynAnita
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
9
09-16-2012 07:48 AM
ckhbart
Main
3
03-25-2012 04:14 PM
zzmom
Main
3
09-16-2011 08:37 AM
aorlflood
Main
22
07-26-2010 05:41 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter