when dreams come true.
Experience the exciting interaction
between your unique ideas and
modern technology.
You will be enchanted by the
detailed embroidery. The possibilities
will amaze you.
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PFAFF
the moment it becomes possible.
creative™ 4.0 –
Elegant lace motifs, embroidered on water-soluble stabilizer, turn glass
vases into designer pieces. Designs such as these are part of the large
®
PFAFF
You can look forward to more than hundred breathtakingly beautiful embroideries, all
included with the purchase of the PFAFF
creative
™
4.0 Embroidery Collection.
®
creative
™
4.0 sewing and embroidery machine.
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creative
®
PFAFF
is the brand which elevates sewing to new levels of creativity. The elegant design of the PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and
embroidery machine is based on German tradition. It infl uences the look of an exciting new generation of sewing machines.
You can use it as a source of inspiration and to explore your ideas. Its carefully designed technology makes sewing and embroidery easy.
4.0
Spacious
The large, extended sewing space, a
long free arm, and a large embroidery
area are waiting for you!
Experience the PFAFF
®
creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine! Visit www.pfaff.com and your authorized PFAFF® dealer.
Bright
The perfectly illuminated sewing space,
the brilliant PFAFF
the three-dimensional view of designs,
shapes and colors will fascinate you.
®
HD Screen and
Precise
The original IDT ™ system guarantees absolutely even
fabric feed from top and bottom. Precise Positioning is
the easiest, most accurate means of connecting sections
of large embroidery creations. A huge selection of
high-quality 9 mm stitches will inspire new ideas.
www.pfaff.com
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The moment
you discover
the fascination
of embroidery …
Develop your own style. Fulfi ll your
potential. A large embroidery area
is waiting for your unique ideas.
®
The PFAFF
(260 x 200 mm /10 x 8 inches)
offers more than enough room for
unique creations and exciting design
combinations.
creative™ ELITE Hoop
The stitched embroidery design is
brilliant; the results are perfect.
Also included – the creative™ SQUARE Hoop
(120 x120 mm / 4 ¾ x 4 ¾ inches) for small embroideries.
www.myembroideries.com
For a truly unique embroidery
experience, log on to
www.myembroideries.com.
Find a huge selection of
embroideries, view the art
gallery for inspiration and
learn about special techniques.
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Your source of inspiration!
More than one hundred enchanting embroidery designs are included when you purchase the PFAFF® creative™ 4.0
sewing and embroidery machine. These include the butterfl ies and all motifs shown in this brochure, so you can start
embroidering immediately! You will fi nd thousands of embroidery designs at your authorized PFAFF
®
dealer and
at www.myembroideries.com. A wide selection of topics and imaginative techniques are just waiting for you.
The collection of embroidery designs is constantly being expanded – a continually growing source of new inspiration.
Precise Positioning
has never been
easier!
The joining of large embroideries has
never been easier or the results more
perfect. Just mark the desired positions
directly on the PFAFF
The creative
embroidery machine begins at exactly
the right spot to complete your design –
it’s like magic!
You can easily select the desired function
with the ergonomic stylus.
®
™
HD Screen.
4.0 sewing and
Just a touch …
on the PFAFF® High Defi nition Screen
puts you in the world of unlimited
possibilities. All the embroidery designs
and stitches can be customized directly
on the screen. Change and combine
patterns to your heart’s content.
The intuitive, graphic interface makes
it easy. Every change and adjustment is
shown – in a realistic 3D view and in
your chosen thread colors.
Easy transfer with
USB connection!
The PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and
embroidery machine has two USB
connections. Save all your favorite
embroidery designs on the PFAFF
USB Stick (1 GB storage capacity)
and transfer them easily from your
computer to the machine.
Time for a new style?
The butterfl ies were created exclusively for PFAFF® and
are included with the PFAFF
embroidery machine! Ideas on how to decorate your
own pantsuit can be found at www.pfaff .com.
®
creative
™
4.0 sewing and
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Sought-after treasures!
Large embroidery designs combined with individually
arranged 9 mm stitch sequences will delight you.
Instructions for the sophisticated notebooks can be
found exclusively at www.pfaff .com. Especially impressive
techniques include thread velvet eff ects and chenille
embroideries. It's amazing that these creations were
stitched with a sewing machine.
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The moment you turn a decorative stitch
into a unique embellishment ...
Discover the potential of decorative stitches! Select from over 300 stitches – utility stitches,
®
alphabets, and especially the large selection of unique decorative PFAFF
is a small work of art and each can be changed for new amazing effects! See for yourself …
9 mm stitches. Each stitch
Combine, mirror and save your
individual stitches!
Alter your favorite stitches, mirror them
side-to-side and /or end-to-end, combine
them, and change the settings of built-in
stitches to your personal liking.
Completely new patterns will appear
before your eyes. Save your own
stitches in the Personal Menu and sew them in one step, repeatedly.
Incorporate Program Stop, Thread Snips or Tie-off into a stitch
sequence. Your sequence does exactly what you want, every time.
Combine your favourite stitches,
mirror them, and sew them in
one step.
Create your own stitches
with the Stitch Creator
With the Stitch Creator, you can
create new decorative stitches directly
on the PFAFF
Unique and only from PFAFF
You can also easily edit built-in stitches
to add your own personal touch.
®
HD screen.
®
!
Create your own stitches and
discover the possibilties!
Beautiful results! Tapering
on all 9 mm stitches!
Gradually increase or decrease the width at
the beginning and /or the end of your favorite
9 mm stitches. Create perfect corners, choose
diff erent angles and use this function for fantastic
eff ects and entirely new results. Connect, mirror
and combine with other stitches to create unique
designs and terrifi c highlights.
Only from PFAFF® –
unique antique quilt
stitches.
Beautiful stitches, admired by quilters from
around the world. The quilt seam becomes
a decorative detail, opening up even more
areas of creativity.
Large selection of unique antique
quilt stitches.
New arrangements and delightful designs are created
using Tapering.
Choose your favorite
stitch.
Select the tapering
function.
Turn the fabric 180 degrees
and sew again.
Brillant – LED lights
Optimized bright lights illuminate the entire
sewing area with no shadows.
Precision has never been so easy!
Stitch positioning lets you place
the stitch exactly where you want it.
Position decorative stitches, utility
stitches and more for perfect
topstitching and decorative eff ects.
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Embroidery turns your quilt into something special.
Combine traditional quilt patterns with embroidered
details for truly unique results.
All embroidery designs and decorative stitches shown
are included in the repertoire of the PFAFF
®
creative
™
4.0
sewing and embroidery machine. The instructions for this
beautiful quilt can be found at www.pfaff .com
Included with purchase!
Embroider monograms, words or entire sentences – all with perfect results.
The
creative 4D
your PFAFF
™
QuickFont so ware is included with the purchase of
creative
™
4.0 sewing and embroidery machine. Use it to turn
®
TrueType fonts from your computer into
embroidered text. Also included is
the
creative 4D
™
Organizer
which lets you organize
your design fi les on your
computer, save designs as
image fi les, print design
catalogues and more.
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The moment you discover a new inspiration
for your next quilt ...
Every quilt refl ects an explosion of creativity and ideas. With the PFAFF®
™
creative
4.0 sewing and embroidery machine, you will experience
TM
a new dimension of quilting.
When quilting,
space and precision count!
You need lots of space when working with large
amounts of fabric. The PFAFF
embroidery machine has the space you need – 250 mm
(almost 10 inches) to the right of the needle – that’s
an unbeatable advantage. Leave the embroidery unit
attached when you sew, to expand your work surface.
Absolutely even fabric feed from top and bottom –
that’s the guarantee of the IDT
®
creative™ 4.0 sewing and
™
-System.
The highest level of sewing
and quilting ease!
At the touch of a button, the presser foot is automatically
raised to its highest position or lowered, top and bobbin
threads are cut, and the machine can be started or
stopped without the foot control. The thread sensors let
you know when the thread is running low or breaks.
The PFAFF
size, at the recommended setting. Each setting can be
changed, and the new setting can be permanently saved
in the machine’s memory for later use. Adjust the presser
foot pressure for the fabric you
®
HD screen shows your stitches in actual
are using. With 37 diff erent needle positions available
for straight stitch, you can stitch each stitch exactly
where you want it. The extra-large stitch plate
has seam markings to the le and the right of the
needle to guarantee the right spacing and perfect
sewing results.
Create unique surfaces!
Select one of the two Free-motion
modes, and move the fabric as
desired to create a unique stitched
surface. The PFAFF
sewing and embroidery machine
sets the correct presser foot
height and lowers the feed dogs
automatically for you.
Large sewing space –
a dream, not only for quilters!
The well-designed shape of the PFAFF
creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery
machine off ers unbelievable space for
working with large amounts of fabric.
A sewing space of 250 mm (almost 10")
to the right of the needle – an unbeatable
advantage when quilting.
®
creative
®
™
The original – only from PFAFF® for over 40 years!
The ultimate in piecing perfection!
Absolutely even fabric feed from both the top and the bottom.
Everything stays in place when working
with fi ne fabric or several layers. When
sewing long pieces of fabric, such as
curtains, both layers are fed evenly
along the entire length. Patterned
fabric, such as stripes, always match.
4.0
Ask your dealer about the PFAFF® QUILTER'S TOOLBOX.
Great accessories for professional quilting results!
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Connect your PC to a PFAFF® creative
sewing and embroidery machine to open
a fascinating world of possibilities.
™
4.0
The moment when everything
becomes possible …
Learn more about the exciting world of optional accessories
®
to complement your PFAFF
embroidery machine.
Discover the PFAFF
embroidery software.
Eight sophisticated products are waiting for you and your ideas.
Design your own unique embroidery designs, use exisiting
designs in new combinations (creative 4D
design enchanting cross stitch embroideries (creative 4D
Stitcher), stitch free-hand eff ects on print fabrics (creative 4D
Sketch), and turn portraits of your loved ones into perfectly
stitched images (creative 4D
is waiting for you at your PFAFF
™
Family Portrait). All this and more
®
creative™ 4.0 sewing and
®
creative 4D™
™
Design Enhancer),
dealer.
™
Cross
™
The creative 4D™ so ware family
is unbelievably versatile.
Read more at www.pfaff .com
or visit your PFAFF
®
dealer.
Expand your creativity!
Optional large
embroidery unit
for the sensational
360 x 350 mm
embroidery hoop.
creative™ GRAND DREAM HOOPTM
The largest hoop on the market!
Expand your potential with a larger embroidery unit and a sensational 360 x 350 mm hoop.
Embroider super-size designs without having to rehoop the fabric! Exclusive large designs
are included. The larger embroidery unit and the creative
are available as optional accessories for your PFAFF
machine, at your authorized PFAFF
®
dealer.
™
GRAND DREAM HOOP™
®
creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery
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Expand your possibilities with
Exp
the right optional accessories.
You’ll receive the new, accessory catalogue as a gi when you purchase
®
a PFAFF
creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine. On every page,
you’ll fi nd sewing ideas and everything you need to achieve professional
sewing and embroidery results.
One example is the PFAFF
®
Yarn Couching Foot Set. It can be used to
create fantastic eff ects with heavy threads and yarns. The results are
fascinating raised embellishments. There is also a new Design Collection,
“Tempting Textures”, created especially for PFAFF
®
embroidery machines –
15 sophisticated designs which combine elegant embroidery with Yarn
Couching Foot eff ects. Use them to create real highlights on T-shirts, jackets, cushions,
curtains, and more.
“Tempting Textures” is only one of the many exclusive PFAFF
®
Design collections with
innovative new ideas.
You’ll fi nd more information at your authorized PFAFF
®
dealer and at www.pfaff .com
Accessory
Expand the spectrum of your sewing and
and the spectrum of your sewing and
embroidery machine!
Learn all about the sophisticated accessories
and unique techniques and how you can
achieve professional results. You’ll be
surprised at how much your sewing machine
can do!
Catalogue
Creativity
meets
perfection.
Including instructions
for all presser feet!
Elegant ornaments – for eye-catching home decorating!
The embroidery designs of the PFAFF
characterized by shining surfaces and extra-long stitches. They look like precious
hand embroideries and have a wide range of uses. Instructions for the cushion
are included with the collection.
®
“Vintage Medallion” collection are
Unique embellishments!
With the PFAFF
heavy threads and yarns can be sewn in place
like magic. Either you guide the fabric and control
where the yarn is placed or you choose one of the fantastic embroidery designs of
the “Tempting Textures” collection and let the
machine do the rest.
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Yarn Couching Foot Set,
creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery
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A bag of fi nest linen,
embellished with fl oral
embroidery and 9 mm
stitches – exclusive
pattern and instructions
at www.pfaff .com
creative
4.0
Create even more stunning projects
with the right accessories!
PFAFF® is constantly working to bring you new and exciting products
to allow you to expand your creativity. There is only one place to fi nd
it all. Visit your local PFAFF
collections, accessory hoops, techniques, and so much more.
The right accessories all combine to bring your dreams to life.
Your authorized PFAFF® dealer:
®
dealer to fi nd out more about the latest
www.pfaff.com
1800488-26 We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make