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Large embroidery area
The PFAFF® creative™ 4.0
sewing and embroidery machine
features a large embroidery area
- up to 260 x 200 mm for your
unique, personal creations.
Cut Jump StitCheS in embroidery
The machine will trim the top jump stitches and pull the
thread end to the underside of the fabric as you embroider. It will save you time trimming after
the embroidery is completed.
preCiSe poSitioning
Place every embroidery design exactly where you want it.
Combine designs and elements to create embroideries of unlimited size quickly and easily.
aLL StitCheS Can be Sewn in the embroidery hoop
to create unique embroidery designs.
embroidery StitCh editor
Adjust sequences and stitches for truly creative borders and for
beautiful unique embellishments.
embroidery deSign SCaLing
Increase or decrease the original design up to 20% for different
weights of thread.
Change embroidery CoLorS
Change the thread colors in the embroidery on the PFAFF®
HD screen and see your embroidery in 3D view.
eStimated embroidery time iS Shown
The PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery
machine automatically shows an estimation of the embroidery time for the current color block
so you know how long it takes to embroider.
muLti-SeLeCt deSignS
Select one, several or all designs on the PFAFF® HD screen in embroidery
to move or adjust the designs. They don’t even have to be in order.
Jump to StitCh
Enter the stitch number to jump to a specific stitch in embroidery.
autoSave Current State
Set to periodically save embroidery stitch number and position plus
automatically saves personalized adjustments to continue your embroidery later.
Save Current State
Lets you stop at any stitch in your embroidery and save all settings.
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Features and Benefits creative™ 4.0
The moment it becomes possible.
Embroidery features
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baSting in the hoop Baste fabric to a stabilizer that is already hooped. Great for knit fabrics or
other fabrics that you do not wish to hoop.
Zoom in / Zoom out For exact placement of designs, stitch points etc.
embroidery grid
Makes customizing on the PFAFF® HD screen simple and precise.
hoop poSitionS
Touch the icon to position the hoop to change the bobbin, trim around an
appliqué or to go to the center of the design.
more than 100 fantaStiC embroidery deSignS
created by fashion designers for the
PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine are included.
2 buiLt-in embroidery fontS
3 different sizes with scaling possibilities in upper case,
lower case plus numbers and symbols.
embroidery hoopS inCLuded
creative™ 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120),
creative™ ELITE Hoop (260 x 200). Quick release on all hoops makes re-hooping simple.
make the embroidery area even Larger
With the optional embroidery unit the
creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine features the largest embroidery area
in the home sewing industry - up to 360 x 350 mm for your unique, personal creations.
uSb portS
The PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine is equipped with two
USB ports (host and device).
uSb ConneCtion
Transfer embroidery designs between your creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery
machine and your computer with the USB embroidery stick or USB cable for unlimited memory.
Creative 4d™ QuiCkfont inCLuded
Use your computer and 4D™ QuickFont to change
TrueType fonts into embroidery fonts.
Creative 4d™ organiZer
A program for your computer to organize your design files in your
computer, turn designs into an image file, print catalogues and more.
Sewing features
Large Sewing SpaCe The sewing area to the right of the needle is super-sized for sewing large
projects – 10" to the right of the needle.
the originaL idt™ SyStem
Integrated Dual Feed only from PFAFF® for over 40 years!
Absolutely even fabric feed from both the top and the bottom. IDT™ system works with any stitch
forward or reverse at any stitch length or width. The original IDT™ system from PFAFF® is built right
into the machine. It can be easily engaged or disengaged as needed. Many PFAFF® accessories
and presser feet can be used with IDT™ system to ensure even seams with any stitch on any fabric.
beautifuL 9 mm high QuaLity StitCheS
Select from a wide variety of beautiful high quality
stitches - over 300. Including utility stitches, buttonholes, 9 mm wide decorative stitches, quilt stitches,
cross stitches and hemstitches.
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Start/Stop - Sew without the foot ControL makes sewing long seams, free-motion,
and embroidery easy.
Sew with embroidery unit on Eliminates the need to remove embroidery unit when sewing.
StitCh Creator
Create your own new individual stitches directly on the PFAFF®
HD screen. You can also edit the built in stitches for unlimited creativity.
eLeCtroniC thread tenSion
Needle thread tension is set electronically for different stitches,
techniques and embroideries – makes sewing simple.
StitCh poSitioning
Moves complete stitch right or left to align decorative stitches.
automatiC preSSer foot Lift
Raises the presser foot to pivot position automatically when
the needle is set to stop down. The presser foot lifts at the end of a seam after a thread snip.
adJuStabLe preSSer foot preSSure
For specialty fabrics and techniques.
extra preSSer foot Lift
Raises the presser foot to its highest position so that thick fabrics
can be placed easily under the presser foot.
tapering on aLL 9 mm deCorative StitCheS
Gradually increase or decrease the stitch width at
the beginning and/or at the end. Choose from 18 different angles for more creative opportunities.
patChwork program
Sew your seam and the creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine will
remember the seam length to repeat over and over. Use with utility or decorative stitches for special effects.
SingLe StitCh program
Set the exact number of stitches or sequences you wish to
sew with automatic stopping.
Combine tapering with either patChwork program or SingLe StitCh program
Repeat the tapered seam with the same look and length over and over again, giving more creative
freedom. The PFAFF® HD screen also shows what the taper looks like with the selected stitch.
two free-motion modeS
Choose between Sensormatic or Spring foot free-motion mode
for best results with various techniques and fabrics.
automatiC feed dog drop
lowers the feed dogs for special techniques and embroidery.
program SeQuenCing CommandS
Program Stop, Thread Snips and/or Tie-off into a stitch
sequence. Your sequence does exactly what you want every time.
SenSormatiC buttonhoLe
Makes beautiful repeatable buttonholes on any fabric.
twin needLe program
Automatically adjusts the stitch width to prevent needle breakage.
See the stitch as it will sew on the PFAFF® HD screen.
StitCh reStart
Instantly returns to the beginning of your selected stitch, sequence or embroidery.
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mirror image Flip the stitch side to side and/or end to end for even more creative possibilities.
StitCh width Safety
Limits stitch width to center needle straight stitch while using straight stitch needle
plate and/or straight stitch foot to prevent needle breakage.
needLe up/down
Touch a button to set your needle to automatically stop up or down in the fabric for
pivoting, appliqué and more. Just tap the foot control to shift between up/down position.
aCCeSSory feet inCLuded
0A Standard with IDT™, 1A Fancy stitch foot with IDT™, 2A Fancy stitch foot,
3 Blindhem foot with IDT™, 4 Zipper foot with IDT™, 5A Sensormatic buttonhole foot, 5M Manual buttonhole
foot, 6A Sensormatic free-motion/Embroidery foot, 7 Rolled hem foot with IDT™.
Machine features
The pfaff® hd SCreen is brilliant! The PFAFF® HD screen with high end resolution displays stitches in actual
size and embroidery designs in 3D true color. The intuitive screen layout is clear, well-designed, and easy to use.
Led LightS
Optimized bright lights illuminate your entire sewing area without shadows.
thread SnipS
Automatically cuts top and bobbin thread at the touch of a button or wherever you have
programmed it.
Separate bobbin winding motor Easily wind a bobbin while sewing or embroidering.
top and bobbin thread SenSor
Alerts you when bobbin is running low and/or when the needle
thread is broken or runs out.
bobbin winding from the needLe
No need to rethread to wind bobbins when you wind directly
from the needle. Winding stops automatically when your bobbin is full.
ConneCt uSb deviCeS via two uSb portS
Use optional external CD drive, optional USB hub or
an external mouse to navigate your PFAFF® HD screen.
StyLuS hoLder buiLt-in
Keeps your stylus at your fingertips.
button ruLer
Quickly determine your buttonhole size with the help of the button ruler. Set buttonhole
size on the PFAFF® HD screen and sew as many precise buttonholes as you need.
german innovative deSign
Built to make sewing easy and to achieve the professional results that sewers
wants. The PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine with its innovative features, durability and
ease of operation will do it all for you.
two buiLt-in SpooL pinS
For twin needle sewing, specialty sewing, bobbin winding while sewing or embroidering.
Large StitCh pLate
Markings to the left or right of the needle help you guide your fabric.
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browSe your Computer from your pfaff® Creative™ 4.0 Sewing and embroidery maChine
Search for design files easily.
QuiCk heLp SyStem and aLphabetiCaL index heLp
Simply touch quick help icon or index help for built-in advice.
aLL information iS Shown on the pfaff
® hd SCreen with easy to understand icons.
perSonaL fiLeS
Save your personal stitches, sequences or designs in your personal file folders to
sew them again whenever you wish.
Speed rangeS
Adjust your sewing speed for specialty threads, techniques or personal taste.
updateabLe
via the Internet.
QuiCk referenCe Card
Handy laminated sheet with key information.
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