Does Anyone Have a Pfaff sewing machine?
 

I've been looking to upgrade my traditional sewing machine and had a Pfaff about 15 years ago. Loved it and then am wondering if anyone has one of the newer models and how they like it now.

I don't have a Pfaff sewing machine but my friend has had two - one from years ago (1980's) that she still uses sometimes and a newer Creative Sensation 4.0. She loves both of them.

I have a Pfaff 7550 and a Creative Sensation Pro. Love them both!! I have a fantastic dealer who keeps me up to date on the newest things that Pfaff has to offer. I love my Pfaff!

I have a Pfaff Expression 2.0. It is 7 years old. I guess that isn't one of the newer models, but I love it. Can't go wrong with Pfaff.

Dina

I have a Pfaff C.V. 5.0 upgraded to a 5.5!
I love this machine.
I use it mostly for piecing but love the embroidery.
I thought it was dying this week with the mystery quilt but after updating, it seems to be working well.
I am looking for a replacement, as in another Pfaff on Offer Up and Craigs list.
The Creative Sensation seems to be a great machine as well.
Hope this helps.
Kirsten

I have one of the 7500 series, and I love it! It's not new, but a real work horse!

I have a 2 yr old Pfaff 4.2 Quilt Expression which I love love love. It has a built in walking foot call an IDT system. Talk to your dealer or go on line to Pfaff.com.

I have an older Pfaff Quilt Expression and I do like the IDT on it, also it has been a good all around machine and I havent had any trouble with it in 15 years. I also have several other machines, Bernina, Janome and some vintage Singers.

I have one of their more basic machines - the Ambition Essential. I love it for piecing. I could never get a consistent 1/4 inch seam with my much more expensive Janome. I have no problem with the Pfaff. I just finished making 140 9-patch units. With the IDT system, very seam nested perfectly.

I have the Pfaff CS and have had no trouble I think it is about 5 years old!!!

I own three... the first one I bought in 1998 and it remains a reliable work horse to this day (Creative 1475).
Second, Quilt Expression 4.2 (wanted an upgrade and I love it)
Third, Passport 3.0 (small, lightweight & used for classes/workshops).
I just can't seem to part with any of them. I'm a loyal Pfaff owner. You can't go wrong. Good luck with your purchase.

I have a Pfaff Expressions 3.0 and love it.

I have a Pfaff 7570 which I love. Bought it about 1995 and have never had a problem with it. Then bought a Bernina Artista 180, and a Baby Lock Elegante, which I've had problems with. But a few months ago bought another Pfaff Performance 5.0, which I love. I think Pfaff machines are the best!

I have a Pfaff Creative 1.5 and love it.

I have 5 and love them! I've been a Pfaff girl for 40 years.

Six months ago I purchased a Pfaff 4.2 Quilt Expression. I really like it. I have a very old Pfaff (1970's) and always loved the smoothness and quietness. The new one makes more noise (only disappointment). I also have a Babylock Esante and Melody. Also like both of these but would definitely choose Pfaff over Babylock.

I have had 3 pfaffs..LOVED THEM ALL! I know own a "big bucks" Bernina...wish I had just gotten another Pfaff....Perfectly straight stitching...best 1/4 inch seam....I went back and bought a 7500 series...and it is just a great little mechine...doesn't have all the bells and whistles...but then again...I don't use those other stitches...more than one a year!

We currently have 3 Pfaffs: a new 2038 was our first purchase, a used 1475CD came next, then we bought a Grandquilter 1200 with a frame, which we have since sold, and lastly, we bought a new Creative 3.0. All have been excellent machines and we would purchase them again in the same circumstance and budget. You can't beat the IDT for accuracy and the machines just work. We are strictly quilters. No garments, embroidery, etc., though my wife does want to start using the embroidery module on her Creative.

Edited to add: when my wife wanted to buy the Creative, I had my doubts about it because all the other machines were purchased when Pfaff was German owned and European manufactured. She had her heart set on this machine, though, so we did buy it, even though it was made in China. It has not seen heavy use, but has performed as well as our other machines since we took it out of the box.

Pfaff machines all defy years. I am thinking of taking it to my house too.

Hello. I’ve been Pfaff loyal since 1998. I wouldn’t own another brand. I have the Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.2 and a smaller Pfaff Passport 2.0 for workshops and classes. I love them both. They are dependable work horses in my opinion. Good luck and have fun with your purchase.

I have been a Pfaffie for 65 years, I have 5 right now, 4, 7570s and one 2064 which I had upgraded to 2065 I think, I love, love, love them!!!! the IDT is great. will not part with any of them!

I too am a Pfaff gal.. Started off with a used 2058 back in 2005 then bought a 2170 (which I gave to my daughter). I replaced the 2170 with a Creative 2.0 and recently picked up a used Creative Sensation.. I still use the 2058 for classes and retreats and the Creative sensation I use daily. I love the Pfaffs - the IDT is fantastic and I would not be without it. The Embroidery stitches as well as the straight stitching and specialty stitches all stitch out beautifully. Imho, you could not go wrong with one of the newer machines

Does anyone have a Pfaff sewing machine?
 

I have a Pfaff Creative Vision 5.0 and LOVE it. I use it almost every day, either quilting, sewing or embroidery. I bought it for myself in 2010 when I retired. My dealer has tried to get me to upgrade to a newer model but I will just keep this one.

I purchased a Pfaff Performance 5.2 slightly used, less than 8 hours of use, and have found it to be a good dependable machine. For me it is not one to haul to retreats, too heavy, but as I have gotten to know it and Googled for tutorials now and again, it has been a good solid machine for my use. I was particularly interested in the larger arm/harp space and that make a big difference in my quilting.

Purchasing a new machine is a big decision. Take your time after you decide on the features that matter most to you. Also important is to purchase from a shop or have easy access to a shop with a Pfaff expert. The shop I purchased from has a good reputation in the community and I got a deal on my machine. But, sadly, the person who sat with me for my "training" read to me from the manual and fumbled with adding feet, programing the special features and so on. The shop is now closed and the nearest shop is more than an hour away.

No way can you go wrong with getting a Pfaff, no matter what model. I have had Pfaffs for a long time, and one you get used the IDT and see how it works, you'll love how it helps your piecing. Go for ithttps://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...es/thumbup.pnghttps://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png

New Pfaff Owner
 

Thanks for your post!! I became the owner of a Pfaff Creative Vision 5.0 this year (2021). Of course, it's a used machine. I inherited it from the husband of my dear friend who passed recently. He has been trying to get the parts/pieces of the machine to me. But between his not knowing and myself being new to this particular machine (and style of sewing), getting things up and running is something of a challenge. I hope that I can log in here and ask the occasional question like: Where would I get a USB drive, USB cord for this machine? And would I be able to get the 5D Embroidery Machine Communication CD from somewhere?

Again, thanks for your post. It's good to be among people who enjoy this machine. :-D

I bought a Pfaff Ambition 620 about 1 year ago. I bought a Bernina Bernette many years ago and was very disappointed in the quality of this "modern" machine so I wasn't too sure about this purchase. Since my other machines are mechnical (Featherweight and 401a), the Pfaff was a little difficult for me to get used to. I bought it for the IDT and the eyelet buttonhole stitch. My primary complaint is getting the thread through the take up lever. The lever doesn't fully come out of the case and it is difficult to get the thread through the slot. To avoid this, I just cut the old thread at the top, tie the new thread on and pull through. I also had a stitch quality issue when too much lint built up in the bobbin case.

Overall, what I like my Pfaff is ...
The IDT.
Visible bobbin.
Thread cutter.
Lots of light in the sewing area.

I DON"T like ...
The take up lever threading.
Hard to see the guidelines on the needleplate. I solved this by buying a 1/4" foot and an adjustable guide foot.

Overall, I would give it an 8 out of 10. I haven't tried any FMQ. But I would like to suggest that when you get a demo from the dealer, bring samples of the type of sewing you do to make sure that it works for you. Also, check Pfaff.com for any bonuses they might be running for the machine you choose.

Hope this helps! Have a great day.