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Pfaff special features

What is Dual Feed?

On all sewing machines the fabric is pulled through the machine by means of a toothed 'feed dog' which moves at a set rate. If you alter the stitch length this 'feed dog' makes longer or shorter movements.

Of course it can only drag the lower layer of fabric. The top layer, pressed down by the presser foot, must follow the lower layer. This is why you sometimes get seam 'wrinkles' in certain fabrics.

The unique Pfaff system provides an extra 'feed dog' above the fabric, which works at the same rate and stitch length as the lower feeder. Also, when you press the reverse button, both feeders go into reverse feed. You therefore eliminate wrinkling etc.

Now, many dealers will tell you that a 'walking foot is just as good.' That's rubbish. The walking foot attachment is operated by the needlebars up and down movement driving a ratchet. The feed rate is fixed so when you alter your stitch length the walking foot continues to feed at it's own rate.

This can cause even more wrinkling and 'creep'! Also, when you press your reverse button, your lower feed dog will reverse and your walking foot carries on feeding forwards in its own sweet way. So.... a walking foot is certainly better than nothing, but it is in no way to be compared to true dual feeding, as on the Pfaff machine.

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Pfaff Creative Software

Use the creative Customizer to work on Pfaff embroidery designs (over 100 built in with software) combine designs on screen add text (17 fonts built in), enlarge or reduce, choose a layout for the text such as a straight line or an arch etc. For monograms or large letters choose from 12 fill stitch types.

Use the creative Digitizer to produce your own designs. Scan in your image, or import an image from a digital camera ans start to convert the image into an embroidery design. You have ultimate control over the design process with a host of built-in features.

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Creative Fantasy Embroidery Unit

Thanks to the optional Creative Fantasy Embroidery Unit you can sew multicolored embroidery patterns, up to 120 x 115 mm, (225 x 90 mm with optional Big Hoop) in up to 16 different colors with quality never seen before. An unlimited number of designs await you. You can even develop and embroider you own patterns with the PC-DESIGNER™ Software from PFAFF (available in Windows™ and Macintosh® versions).

No matter what you want to embellish, there's a Creative Fantasy Card (shown left) that's right. Whether you're looking for children's designs, flowers, borders, monograms, ethnic patterns or even sports.

Vary the color or size! Combine, create mirror images and rotate your patterns! Let the Creative Fantasy make it reality...It's this easy: Insert the desired card, select the pattern and sew! Select the design of your choice with the press of a button. It's quick, and all the information you need is displayed on-screen, it even tells you when to change thread!

Even caps can be embroidered perfectly with the Creative Fantasy CAP hoop.

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