I have had several Pfaffs and wouldn't buy anything else. The big feature I like is the IDT. Wouldn't sew without it.

I Have husqvarna machines . I have the walking foot attachments and I have no problems using them. You cannot use the attache needle threader when you have it on but that is not really a problem and if it was I would simnply thread my machine prior to putting on the walking foot. The new diamond has 2 interchangeable feet.
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Thank you for th information! Who knew.

Once you use one you'll never want a machine that doesn't have it. I have had 2 Pfaff's and have noticed the high end Bernina has one now also.

I love the idt because you can use the 1/4" foot with it for putting binding on. As long as the foot has an opening at the back to accomodate the idt lever, you can use any foot with it. If you use the info feature,the lcd display tells you what foot to use and whether you can use idt with a particular stitch.

I use the idt all the time even when piecing.

I am a pfaffaholic!!!

I have the Janome 6600 and yes, the even feed is a must have. I would not get a machine without it.

Yes, but the neat thing about the Pfaff is that it has the IDT built in. You don't need to change feet. If you are using any of your feet you have IDT. I have sewn pants and never pin anymore, cause I never have more than an 1/8" difference when I get the seam sewn. It was originally designed to match plaids, but then they found out it works great for almost everything. I also like the 9 mm stitches on the Pfaff. Couldn't live or sew without my Pfaff!

For the most part I love my Pfaff but it will most certainly not sew over thick seams like the denim in this video. Sometimes it struggles over "normal" seams.

I am so glad you asked this. I had never seen this feature before. After watching the video somebody pointed out it sure makes one reconsider brands when buying a new mach.

I would have to sew slowly and have a sharp needle in order to sew the items in the video without struggling. I think it would be this way most domestic machines.

I have a Pfaff 2054 that has the IDT and I leave it engaged 99% of the time - I just love it - especially when sewing clothing, I know I am going to get good, even seams. My Brother Sew/Emb machine (from Walmart) doesn't have it and I notice the difference but it is still a good little machine. I just choose my machine preference for whatever it is I am making.

not built in feed dogs, but rather a built in walking foot. I have 2 Pfaffs that have the IDT and they are wonderful for quilting,
piecing quilts and making garments and anything else. All of my quilt blocks go together nicely and the top layer doesn't get ahead of the bottom piece.
I have Pfaffs 1222E and 2040, both very good machines.

my Pfaffs sew over heavier seams with no problems at all.

[quote=dixiechunk]For the most part I love my Pfaff but it will most certainly not sew over thick seams like the denim in this video. Sometimes it struggles over "normal" seams. [quote=Scrap Happy]Integrated dual transportation. Here's a video from Pfaff that shows how it works.

Are you using a denim needle and the right sized thread in bobbin and on top? I've never had any problem with mine sewing denim. My first Pfaff was a 1471 with IDT. Now have the CV.

[quote=Navy Wife][quote=dixiechunk]For the most part I love my Pfaff but it will most certainly not sew over thick seams like the denim in this video. Sometimes it struggles over "normal" seams. I certainly have never had a problem with my 7570 sewing over any thickness. Of course I would never sew any leather with it, that is what our old machines are for. :thumbup:

Yup - but better!! Is is "small", efficient and built in. Nothing to attach. I just watched a YouTube on the Janome Accufeed - looks just like the IDT. I have two Pfaffs with IDT - Love them both!

There are actually several feet that use this system on the Pfaff - so it is not just a wide foot or quilting foot. I have a clear 1/4" foot w/IDT that I do all of my piecing with.

Maybe some confusion here with postings from multiple people.
I made the little denim and bandana cowboy vest bib (thanks kalady!) and I had a devil of a time doing the topstitching where the two vest pieces overlap. Other than that I don't think I have ever sewn with denim. So, no I didn't use a denim needle. I was simply saying that even sewing blocks together or rows of blocks together my Pfaff struggles where multiple seams come together.[quote=featherweight][quote=Navy Wife]

I'm really happy to hear such positive comments on the Pfaff machines from you folks. I just purchased a Pfaff Expression 4.0 with the additional Fab-U-Motion with stitch regulator. Since I am a beginner, I thought I would need all the help I can get to learn and do FMQ,LOL! After purchasing, and awaiting delivery, I read some very negative comments on the web about the 1/4" foot not being accurate, the stitches curving off to the right, left, etc. Upon seeing a demo, I was really impressed with the IDT, although I have used the walking foot on my Babylock for a stitch-in-the ditch quilting project with no problem. This is my first Pfaff; I have a Babylock for embroidery and other sewing projects. I just received my machine yesterday and haven't yet taken it out of the box.

Congratulations on your new baby. You will love love it!!! :thumbup:

When you do (take it out of the box) you will fall in love with it!! :D

Love the IDT on my older Pfaff. I have to attach one for my brother and do not like to take it on and off. I use my on the Pfaff in every sewing application.

This quilt board is really expensive ~ I see now that I need to add another machine to my collection. LOL!

Other machines now have the IDT but they all have bigger feet. Phaff is the only one, I believe that has a normal size foot.

I just watched the video on the IDT. I so want one...lol

I LOVE IT.......it's the reason that I bought my Pfaff; nothing better for peicing!

I noticed that when I was checking out the Janome Horizon, don't know why the feet are so much wider.

I realy like my IDT ( built in walking foot) thats not what the IDT stands for but that is waht it does.

lol yes this board does cost me money lol

Me toooooooooo

I wish all sewing machines had it. I love mine on the Pfaff and sure miss it on my Brothers and Janome! You can get the walking foot attachment for both the Brothers and Janome. They work but are rather noisy.

Never thought I needed it, but my new Bernina 830 LE has dual feed. Love it! (Oh and the feet are normal size.)

Congratulations on the new machine! I got the QE 4.0 in January and love it and all it can do. It is my first machine w/ IDT, and it only makes me wonder why I waited so long. I have 5 other machines (4 Vikings and a Featherweight) which are great and have their uses, but my Pfaff does what they can't (not without the $139 walking foot!!).

Does this IDT fit on all machines?

It's a built-in feature that you can engage and disengage as needed. Pfaff's website has a short video explaining how it works. It's not on all their machines, but is on quite a few.

So can you get this attachment for any machine?

It means a built in walking foot. Phaff machines have them and I guess now some of the Janome ones have it. Instead of taking on and off the foot it's just built in and ready to use at all times. Hope this helps.

I have the built in walking foot on my BabyLock, just goes my another name.

After all of these years sewing with Pfaff and complaining about not having a decent foot to sew on buttons I see from the video there is one available.....learn something new on this board everyday, thank you Scrap Happy! I will be talking with my dealer on Tuesday!!!

NO. This is a feature that is built into the machines. It is not an attachment. You can buy a walking foot for most machines but IDT or whatever other makers call it, is built into the machine.

No, sorry. :cry: