PFAFF Creative 3.0 Sewing and Embroidery Machine

Sewing Features

4 Built-in Stitch Fonts

Choose a font to personalize your project.

Creative Signature Sewing Programs:

Tapering on all 9, Decorative Stitches

Taper the beginning and/or end of any stitch, and choose from many different angles for unlimited opportunities.

Patchwork Program

Use Patchwork Program to remember the seam length to repeat over and over. This can be used with both utility and decorative stitches.

Single Stitch Program

Set exact number of stitches or sequence repeats you wish to sew.

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.

Stitch Density

Density can be increased or decreased without affecting 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.

Free-Motion Modes

Three 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.

Start/Stop

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

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.

Stitch Restart

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

Immediate Tie-off

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

Accessory Feet Included

8 different presser feet for all your basic needs.

Machine Features

LED Lights

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

Thread Snips

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

Quick Help Systems

Touch the quick help icon for instant information.

Speed Ranges

Adjusts sewin speed and your PFAFF creative 3.0 sewing and embroidery machine remembers your preferred setting.

Personal Menu

Save your personal stitches and sequences in a folder to sew them again whenever you wish.

Stylus Holder Built-in!

Keeps your stylus at your fingertips.

Updateable

Download the latest program version from the internet; update quickly with a USB stick.

Languages

Choose from different languages in the Settings menu. Make sure your PFAFF creative 3.0 speaks the same language you do.

Embroidery Features

Large Embroidery Area

Embroider designs up to the size of 260 x 200mm.

Basic Precise Positioning

Easily match your design to a specific point on your fabric.

Creative Signature Embroidery Programs:

Mirror

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

Rotate

Rotate by 1° increments for precise adjustments.

Embroidery Design Scale

Enlarge or reduce designs without changing the stitch count.

Monochrome

Stitch any design in a single color without color stops.

Basting in the Hoop

Baste fabric to a stabilizer that is already hooped. Also great for knit fabrics or other fabrics that you do not wish to hoop.Stitch any design in a single color without color stops.

Cut Jump Stitches

Cuts embroidery jump stitches automatically, pulling threads to the back side.

Zoom Possibilities

Make customizing on the PFAFF creative Color Touch Screen simple and precise.

Hoop Positions

Move the hoop to correct position for changing the bobbin, cutting jump stitches, trimming an appliqué or finding the center of the design.

Embroidery Hoops Included

The machine comes with two hoops: creative 120 Square Hoop (120x120), creative Elite Hoop (260x200).

QuickFont Program

Use your computer and Quick font Program to create embroidery fonts from any TrueType font.

Program for Viewing and Organizing Designs

Organize design files saved on your computer, turn designs into image files, print catalogs and more.

Other Features

Optimized Feeding

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

Large Sewing Space

The PFAFF creative 3.0 sewing and embroidery 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.

Over 250 Stitches

Be astonished by the fascinating selection of PFAFF high-quality 9mm stitches - unique embellishments, stitched perfectly.

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Specifications

• # Stitches: 254
• Max Stitch Width: 9mm
• Max Stitch Length: 6mm
• # Sewing Fonts: 4
• Sewing Space (Needle to Tower): 9.8" (250mm)
• Screen Size: 3.5" diagonal
• Needle Threader: Built-In
• Needle Up Down: Yes
• Thread Cutter: Auto Snip
• Speed Control: Digital
• Max Sewing Speed: 1,050 stitches/min
• IDT™ System: Original
• Max Embroidery Area: 10.2" x 7.9" (260 x 200 mm)
• Start Stop Button: Yes
• Automatic Presser Foot Lift: Yes
• Automatic Feed Dog Drop: Automatic
• Bobbin Thread Sensor: Yes
• Thread Tension: Automatic
• Precise Stitch Positioning: Basic
• Stitch Sequencing: Yes
• Stitch Tapering: Yes
• # Built-In Embroidery Designs: 157
• # Embroidery Fonts: 2
• Auto-Cut Embroidery Jump Stitches: Yes

Included Accessories

• 157 embroidery designs and 2 embroidery fonts (3 sizes each) - stored in the machine’s memory
• Quick start embroidery kit
• Embroidery unit
• 0A - Standard presser foot for IDT™ system
• 1A - Fancy stitch foot for IDT™ system
• 2A - Fancy stitch foot
• 3 - Blindhem foot for IDT™ system
• 4 - Zipper foot for IDT™ system
• 5A - Sensormatic buttonhole foot
• 5M - Manual buttonhole foot
• 6A - Embroidery/Sensormatic free-motion foot
• creative™ 120 Square hoop (120x120)
• creative™ Elite hoop (260x200)
• Stylus
• Thread net (2)
• Edge guide
• Felt pad (2)
• USB embroidery stick
• Screwdriver
• Seam ripper
• Brush
• Spool caps: large (2), medium (1), small (1)
• Multi-purpose tool
• Bobbins (10)
• Hoop clips
• Foot control
• Power cord
• Needles
• Microfiber cloth