FEATURE AND BENEFITS
TOP FEATURES
WHERE PERFECTION MEETS FREEDOM
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Biggest Workspace
We’ve engineered the market’s largest workspace:
a 69% increase in area, 12.2in (310mm) width and
5.51in (140mm) height. We’ve also increased the
height under the sewing head to 3in (76.2mm),
allowing plenty of room for your hands and
providing a great view of your sewing project.
Comprehensive Connectivity with WiFi and
mySewnet™
Get connected with WiFi. Receive alerts on your
smartphone, stay connected with machine
updates, real-time project status and digitize
photos when you’re on the go. We provide
automatic updates through WiFi connectivity,
cloud storage on mySewnet™, live updates with
PFAFF® SewNotice™ Embroidery Notification app,
and the ability to create your own embroidery with
your phone or tablet camera with PFAFF®
ImageStitch™ app.
Enhanced Original IDT™
Integrated Dual Feed technology from PFAFF®,
precisely feeds all types of fabric from the top an
bottom for perfect stitching every time. On the
creative icon™ this amazing feature has gotten
even better with it’s own power source for more
control and a new built-in sensor will let you know
when to activate or deactivate it!
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Unprecedented Lighting Design
Our innovative lighting technology gives you the
most even work light on the market for the
brightest sewing experience. LED lighting is
perfectly positioned at the most beneficial points
to eliminate shadows.
Power, Stability and Precision
Our revamped base design reduces vibrations,
giving you the power and stability you need for the
most precise results. We’ve increased needle
piercing force by more than 90% to 150 NWT for
more strength.
Innovative and Exclusive Stitches
Experience unique, advanced sewing techniques:
Floating Stitches, Radiant Stitches, Single, Double
and Triple Ribbon Stitches, Lace Edge Stitches and
Stacking Stitches for sophisticated design.
Customize projects with 27 proprietary embroidery
techniques, and 812 (47 machine-exclusive) builtin embroidery designs.
Automatic Needle Threader
Our fully automatic needle threader is available on
the most advanced PFAFF® machine for the utmost
eciency and convenience. The thread paths with
telescopic thread guides allow you to use all of
your favorite threads, even if they are on larger
spools.
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MACHINE FEATURES
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Multi-Touch, Tablet-Like Screen
Our supersized, interactive tablet display, with
customizble interface and the largest screen in the
market, allows even more creativity. The screen is
≈ 68% bigger than before and works like a smart
phone or tablet. Swipe, zoom, pinch and
personalize on the brand’s largest, most
customizable and intuitive 10.1in (257mm) fullcolor display.
Smart, Computerized Interface
A brand new, specially designed Graphical User
Interface, loaded with features never seen before
on an sewing and embroidery machine that
includes Help Center, User’s Guide and Getting
Started to support and inspire sewists.
Shared Sewing Knowledge
Our Help Center features more than 100 animated
or illustrated interactive on-screen, step-by-step
guides for reference and eciency in support of
countless projects.
Telescopic Thread Guide
Use a wide variety of thread spools or cones with
perfect results with the telescopic thread guide
and reworked thread paths.
Multiple USB ports
Two USB ports allow for more versatility for
transfering Designs and Updates.
Accessories Included
12 dierent presser feet for all of your basic needs.
Two large stitch plates: standard plate features
seam markings to the left and right of the needle;
straight stitch plate with single hole for more
precision and control.
Straight Stitch Needle Plate with Sensor
When the straight stitch plate is attached the
machine is automatically set to straight stitch
mode, preventing damage to the needle and the
plate.
Built-In Accessory Tray
Rubberized accessory tray with custom
compartments for all included accessories makes
all accessories stay in place for nice and tidy look.
There is even room for more accessories.
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ActivStitch™ Technology
With three patents, this revolutionary technology
delivers precise, gorgeous embroidery even when
using challenging novelty threads like metallic.
Sensors measure the fabric thickness to regulate
the amount of thread needed to achieve perfect
balance between the needle and bobbin threads.
Results are perfect on both sides of the fabric.
Largest Embroidery Area
Largest included, optional embroidery area at
14.11in x 10.2in (360mm x 260mm). Embroider up
to 14.11in x 13.78in (360mm x 350mm) using the
optional Grand Dream Hoop.
30% Larger Bobbin
Now you can stitch your projects with less
interuptions.
Separate Bobbin Winding Motor
You can easily wind a bobbin while sewing or
embroidering, without having to unthread the
needle.
Top and Bobbin Thread Sensors
Alerts you when bobbin or needle thread is low or
breaks.
Thread Snips
Automatically cut top and bobbin threads, pulling
thread ends to the back side of fabric.
Jam Proof Rotary Hook
No threads caught in bobbin area.
PFAFF® Embroidery Carrying Case Included
To carry and protect your embroidery unit.
Updatable Firmware
Automatically update machine firmware via WiFi
and MySewnet™.
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Enhanced Fabric Feed
With 8 feeding segments, the most in the market,
it delivers exceptional feeding for professional
results. More teeth have been added to the feed
dogs for a better grip while additional feed dogs
have been added in front of the needle for more
control.
Floating Stitches
With the exclusive stitch technique you can create
embellishments to your project with stitches that
looks like they are floating on top of the fabric
with no connection stitches in between them,
giving a unique hand stitched eect.
Radiant Stitches
Sew decorative stitches along a curved line with
ease Radiant stitches spread out equally along any
curve.
Lace Edge Stitches
Create delicate lace edges with thread without
having to go into embroidery mode.
Triple, Double, and Single Ribbon Stitches
Add dimensional elements to your decorative
stitching with beautiful ribbon stitches. With this
patented technique, narrow ribbons and trims are
braided into these special stitches as you sew.
New triple ribbon stitches are exclusive to the
creative icon™ sewing and embroidery machine.
Stacking Stitches
Sew beautiful decorative stitches in two colors.
The stacking stitches consist of pairs of stitches
that are designed to be sewn on top of each other.
Enhanced Stitch Creator™ Feature
Create new 9mm stitches or edit built-in stitches
for unlimited creativity.
Stitch Repeat
In Stitch Repeat you’ll find two options called:
Patchwork Program and Single Stitch Program.
Sew your seam and the PFAFF® creative icon™
sewing and embroidery machine will remember
the seam length to repeat over and over. Or set
the exact number of stitch or sequence repeats
you wish to sew.
Over 800 Stitches
In addition to our specialty stitches, you get a wide
variety of stitches including 9mm decorative
stitches and Maxi Stitches up to 52mm wide.
Tapering on Decorative Stitches
Taper at the beginning and/or at the end of any
stitch. Change the angle of taper for unlimited
creative opportunities. You can even embroider
wonderful tapers in the hoop.
Enhanced Electronic Knee-Lift
The enhanced ergonimic design raises the presser
foot with comfort and an easy movement,
allowing you to keep your hands on your project.
Free-motion Modes
Choose between 2 modes for free-motion quilting,
thread painting or darning.
Stitch Width Safety
Limits stitch width to center needle straight stitch
to prevent needle breakage while using a straight
stitch foot.
Sew with Embroidery Unit On
Easily convert from embroidery mode to sewing
mode; no need to remove the embroidery unit.
Stitch Positioning
Moves complete stitch right or left to easily align
decorative stitches.
Stitch Density
Density can be increased or decreased without
aecting stitch length by controlling the distance
between the stitch points.
Automatic Presser Foot Lift
Raises the presser foot instantly when the needle is
set to stop down and/or at the end of a seam after
a thread snip.
6 Built-In Sewing Fonts
6 fonts for combining in Sequencing plus another
2 for monogramming make personalizing your
projects easy.
Sensormatic Buttonhole
In one step, buttonhole columns are sewn in the
same direction for precise stitch quality.
Mirror Image of Stitches
Flip the stitch side to side and/or end to end for
even more creative possibilities.
Twin Needle Program
Enter twin needle size to automatically adjust the
stitch width. See the twin needle stitch on the
screen.
Stitch Restart
Return to the beginning of a stitch or sequence
without having to reset any special settings you’ve
made.
Needle Up/Down
Set needle to stop up or down in the fabric for
pivoting, appliqué and more.
Start/Stop
Sew without the foot control; makes sewing long
seams, free-motion and embroidery easy.
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Enhanced Shape Creator™ Feature
The enhanced Shape Creator™ combines
decorative stitches or design elements instantly
and more precisely to create truly unique borders
and designs.
Appliqué Creator
Choose from over 20 dierent shapes an 20
appliqué specific stitch options, or use any stitch
already on the machine.
More Than 800 Embroidery Designs
A variety of specialty technique built-in embroidery
designs are grouped into dierent categories.
Precise Positioning Feature
Place every embroidery design exactly where you
want it. Easily match multiple hoopings to create
embroideries of unlimited size.
Embroidery Stitch Out Overview
Review your embroidery settings and make desired
changes before entering Stitch Out.
Faster Embroidery Speed
Up to 1050 stitches per minute with optimum
results.
Hoop Positions
Move the hoop to four constant positions: Current
Stitch, Park, Center, and Trim.
3 Embroidery Hoops Included
creative™ 120 Square Hoop (120x120), creative™
Elite Hoop (260x200), creative™ Supreme Hoop
(360x260).
QuickFont Program Included
Use your computer and QuickFont Program to
create embroidery fonts from any TrueType® font.
Download for free at www.pfa.com.
Program for Viewing and Organizing Designs
Organize design files saved on your computer,
turn designs into image files, print catalogs and
more at www.pfa.com.
creative signature™ Embroidery Programs
Mirror - Flip designs side to side and/or end to end.
Rotate - Rotate by 1º increments for precise
adjustments.
Resize - Enlarge or reduce designs, stitch count is
automatically recalculated.
Cut Jump Stitches
Cuts embroidery jump stitches automatically,
pulling threads to the back side.
Auto Save
creative icon™ is set to periodically save the
embroidery stitch number and position while
embroidering. This makes it easy to come back to
exactly where you left o if you need to stop in the
middle of embroidering or if the power goes out.
8 Built-In Embroidery Fonts
All fonts are available in multiple sizes including
upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and
symbols.
Embroider Any Sewing Stitch
Sew any stich in the embroidery hoop for perfect
results and to create unique embroidery designs.
Undo/Redo in Embroidery Edit
To assist you when editing your embroidery.
Scale - Enlarge or reduce designs without
changing the stitch count.
Multi-Select and Grouping - Select one or many
designs for editing.
Color Edit - Change thread colors of the design
directly on screen.
Monochrome - Stitch any design in a single color
without color stops.
Baste in the Hoop - Baste fabric to a stabilizer that
is already hooped. Also great for velvet fabric with
pile or other fabrics that you do not wish to hoop.
Two options; baste around the whole hoop or just
baste around your design.
Color Block Sort - Group like color blocks together
for easy thread handling in embroidery stitch-out.
Color Block Merge - Select to eliminate stops
between identical thread colors for quicker
embroidery.
Change Stitch-Out Order - Set your preferred
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