PFAFF Quilt Expression 4.2 Sewing Machine

PFAFF Quilt Expression 4.2 Sewing Machine

Key Features

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.

Quilt Stitches

Enjoy quilting with 47 different quilt stitches, with a beautiful hand-stitched character.

Thread Snips

Automatically cut top and bobbin threads, pulling thread ends to the back side of fabric.

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.

Electronic Knee Lift

Raises the presser foot with an easy movement, allowing you to kee your hands on your project.

Features and Benefits

Quilt Stitches

Enjoy quilting with 47 different quilt stitches, with a beautiful hand-stitched character.

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.

Thread Snips

Automatically cut top and bobbin threads, pulling thread ends to the back side of fabric.

Start/Stop

Sew without the foot control - Makes sewing long seams, free-motion and buttonholes easy.

A Wide Variety of Beautiful Stitches

Select from over 250 stitches. Includes utility stitches, buttonholes, 9mm wide decorative stitches, quilt stitches, cross stitches and hemstitches.

2 Built-In Stitch Fonts

Choose from 2 fonts to personalize your project.

Tapering on all 9mm Decorative Stitches

Taper at the beginning and/or at the end of any stitch. Change the angle of taper for unlimited opportunities

Mirror Image of Stitches

Flip the stitch side to side and/or end to end for even more possibilities.

Stitch Positioning

Moves complete stitch right or left to easily align decorative stitches.

Three Free-motion Modes

Different modes for free-motion quilting, thread painting or darning. Select the best mode for your specific technique.

Needle Up/Down

Set needle to stop up or down in the fabric for pivoting, appliqué and more.

Sensormatic Buttonhole

Buttonhole columns are sewn in the same direction for precise stitch quality.

37 Needle Positions

For exact placement of your straight stitch.

Stitch Width Safety

Limits stitch width to center needle straight stitch while using straight stitch foot to prevent needle breakage.

Twin Needle Program

Enter twin needle size to automatically adjust the stitch width. See the twin needle stitch on the screen.

Easy-access Stitch Selection

Quick and easy stitch selection by means of the Direct Selection Buttons.

Immediate Tie-off

When pressed the machine will tie-off and stop automatically for a quick and easy finish.

Extra Presser Foot Lift

Raises the presser foot to its highest position so that thick fabrics can be placed easily under the presser foot.

Electronic Thread Tension

Needle thread tension is set electronically for every stitch – makes sewing simple.

Integrated Needle Threader

Makes threading the needle fast and easy.

Stitch Restart

Return to the beginning of a stitch or sequence without having to reset any special adjustments you’ve made.

Large Stitch Plate

Features seam markings to the left and right of the needle to help you guide your fabric.

Stitch Density

The stitch density control adjusts the density, the distance between stitch points that make up the entire stitch. Density can be increased or decreased without affecting stitch length.

Accessory Feet Included

Standard presser foot 0A, Fancy stitch foot 1A with IDT, Fancy stitch foot 2A, Blindhem foot 3 with IDT, Zipper foot 4 with IDT, Sensormatic buttonhole foot 5A, Manual buttonhole foot 5M, Sensormatic free-motion/embroidery foot 6A, 1/4" Quilting Foot.

Sewing Features

Illuminated Graphic Display

The graphic display shows the stitch in actual size and all important information.

LED Lights

Optimized bright lights illuminate the entire work area with no shadows.

Large Sewing Space

Your PFAFF quilt expression 4.2 sewing machine is the perfect choice for quilters, home decor sewers, fashion enthusiasts – anyone who creates. The sewing area to the right of the needle is supersized for sewing large amounts of fabric or batting.

Bobbin Thread Sensor

Alerts you when your bobbin thread is running low.

External Feed Dog Drop

Convenient location; lower the feed dogs from the front of the machine. Ideal for stippling, freemotion embroidery or darning.

Languages

Choose from different languages in the Settings menu. Make sure your PFAFF quilt expression 4.2 speaks the same language you do.

Info Button

Simply touch to see important sewing recommendations on the illuminated graphic display.

Speed Ranges

Adjust your sewing speed for specialty threads, techniques and personal taste.

Stitch Sequencing and Memories

Combine and save up to 40 stitches and/or letters in one of 20 sequence memories - sew in one step repeatedly.

Personal Stitch Settings

Change the settings on built-in stitches to your personal liking. Save in one of the 20 personal stitch memories.

Program Sequencing Commands

Program a stop, thread snips or tie-off into a stitch sequence. Your sequence does exactly what you want every time.

Optimized Feeding

Enhanced to provide more control when sewing through thick layers or seaming small pieces.

Project Files

Expression Pillow

Create a stunning pillow by using the Circular Attachment and decorative stitches.

Expression Quilt

Create this wonderful quilt by using a variety of extra accessories for utility and decoration. The IDT System makes the quilt piecing quick and easy and the blocks match up perfectly every time. With the Circular Attachment you can create perfect circles in many different sizes using satin or other decorative stitches. The circular theme continuous through the whole quilt with round free-motion sewed with the pebbling technique.

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