I would like to know the pros and cons why some people like them and others do not, just curious what the fuss is all about

Give me a hint ... what's IDT? ;)

Having had 3 machines without it and now have one with, I will continue to choose one with. I LOVE not having to attach a special foot for even-feed quilting (and it never worked all that great to begin with). Now, it's always there and always working perfectly. LOVE it. (Did I say that already?)

Me too?

Built in feed dogs. Phaff machines have it. I LOVE mine
It's the reason I have a phaff. works great and easy to use

Integrated dual transportation. Here's a video from Pfaff that shows how it works.

http://www.homesewing.co.uk/video/ex...f-idt-feed.htm

I won't be without it after having it on 2 machines.

Even feed no need for a walking foot .........great feature.

My PFAFF IDT sews so straight. My Viking add-on walking foot is bulky and gets in my way as I am threading and does not sew nearly as well! Love love love my Pfaff

Gee you guys!!! Looks like I need a Pfaff.

Janome is another machine you can get IDT's on now too I do believe. For years the Pfaff company was the only machine with it on, but since they were sold the patten on the IDT is no longer exclusive to Pfaff.

Great feature and I am another lover of it!

OK, WHAT THE HECK IS AN IDT? LOL

I used to have a foot like that on an industrial machine when I was quilting down filled vests and coats. Very nice addition. Probably not cheap either.

Wouldn't dream of quilting or sewing without it. It is terrific and do I need to say -- I LOVE MY PFAFFS!!!

Love mine! Would never buy a machine without it.

IDT is the main reason we bought our first Pfaff and it would take something major to get us to switch now. We love our Pfaffs!

Darren

I saw the video and the Janome 600P has a similar action but you need to change the feet for a special one with which the back clicks onto before sewing.

Integrated Dual Transportation
I too love my Pfaff.

IDT was the reason I bought my pfaff as well. I love it! It makes a huge difference, to the point where even though I'm not the most aware person, I notice straight away when I've left it off and start straight stitching.

The only con I have is that I could've bought a janome without IDT for the same price or cheaper with more features (such as thread snips, knee lift etc, I have the quilt expression 2.0) but I'd say it's well worth the price.

Well now I feel really silly. My first thought was that it was a secret code like lol or lmao. Then I thought it might be a strange sort of smiley face...:) I even thought it was a quilt square pattern. I even thought of a new birthcontrol method :oops:

To discover it is a particular capability of a sewing machine made in Utah...the best machine ever made...I feel really stupid. I see why you call it IDT...try saying Integrated Dual Transportation 3 times really fast. :lol:

My machine is a cheap Brother from Walmart. The Pfaff I inherited from my best friend last May still uses a treadle and can't even zigzag...but I'll keep it just the same.

Ditto!!!!! :mrgreen:

Love my Pfaff with the IDT. I have other machines (Featherweight, Elna) but my Pfaff is still my go-to machine. And you can change sewing machine feet and still have the walking foot action.

I love my Pfaff also, and always sew with the IDT. I do like how easy it is to disconnect if you need to do a project without it.

I love my Pfaff CV 5.5 for that reason...
Kirsten

My Janome Horizon also has that feature. Love it!

ROFL! Thanks for the laugh. We learn something new every day. You are so lucky to have a treadle! :-P :thumbup:

I used to work at a LQS and they sold Pfaff’s. I got one because of the IDT but the computer broke after 2 years and was expensive to fix (I never kept a magnet in the sewing room.) I got a FW in January this year and love it.

Learn something every day! thanks ladies...

So is that basically like a walking foot?

It's the main thing that makes up for the fact that my high end Pfaff has never had good communication with the computer. It is easy to engage and disengage and is not bulky and helps with accuracy. No need to really 'push' the fabric through as the machine 'grabs' it.

Luv, luv luv my Pfaffs

yes, built in non-bulky, easy to use walking foot

What's not to love? DH bought me my Pfaff as a surprise. I didn't know anything about IDT. He made a great choice (and is so proud of himself for it). Now, I wouldn't want a machine without it.

Oh! OK - I've got that :) Accufeed on the Janome. THE reason I got the machine and THE reason I use it more than the other. It's great for 1" strip piecing!!

My Pfaff will work in 1/4" fullness easily!!Love it

Love, Love, Love my Pfaff. I especially like the fact that I can use any foot with it... Would not want to quilt without it.

LOVE THE IDT!!! I'll never buy a machine without it now that I've had it on 2 Pfaffs.

Love my IDT. But my machine is not working correctly(not IDT but another problem). I have had 2 people "fix the problem" 3 times and the longest it lasted was 1 month. I guess it will have to go to Pfaff dealer and that is a 3 hour drive, 2 trips to get it fixed. I miss it SO MUCH. :-(

Looks like a terrific idea. I have a Janome and will try to find one. Much easier than taking off the "other foot" and putting on the walking foot. Thanks for asking this question.

This is built right in the machine. Some models of Janome have this feature. It isn't something you can purchase to put on excisting machine. Sorry. :(

Love it! It's super!