Pfaff Creative Vision User manual

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creative vision™
A vision has come true.
The creative vision™sewing and embroidery machine is
remarkable in every respect. It looks different than any other
sewing machine – and it is different. Just like the PFAFF®
brand itself, the extraordinary minimalist design originated in
Germany. It is perfectly designed, down to the smallest detail.
New functions and technology of the highest level open a
world of unlimited possibilities and a perfection which has
never been achieved before.
The more you want the more you get –
an exciting time, full of inspiration and
new ideas is waiting for you.
Redefining creativity!
Find tips & tricks on how to decorate
your favourite coat at www.pfaff.com!

The more you want the more you get.
Spacious
creative vision™– redefining spacious!
The most generous sewing space, the longest free arm, and
the largest embroidery area of all time are waiting for you!
Bright
creative vision™– redefining brightness!
The perfectly illuminated sewing space, the brilliant PFAFF®
HD Screen and the three-dimensional view of, designs,
shapes and colors will fascinate you.
Precise
creative vision™–redefining precision!
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. You’ve never experienced
anything like it before!
The more you want the more you get.
Experience creative vision™
sewing and embroidery machine live!
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Everything about the new PFAFF®creative vision™
sewing and embroidery machine, the most important features
and the world of accessories can now be found
on the Internet at www.pfaff.com
Nominated for the German Design Prize 2009 –
the highest official design honor awarded
by the German Design Council.
www.german-design-council.de
Winner of the internationally renowned “red dot
design award: best of the best 2008”, for
outstanding product design. www.red-dot.de

The freedom of space
and fascination.
The PFAFF®creative vision™sewing and
embroidery machine has the largest
embroidery area available.
Up to 360 x 350 mm* for your unique,
personal creations. Discover a new world.

The PFAFF®creative vision™sewing and embroidery machine is a dream come true. It‘s
wide range of possibilities and the unlimited selection of stitches, techniques and designs
are impressive. Every stitch is absolutely beautiful.
The exclusive creative vision™embroidery collection – more
than 200 fantastic embroidery designs are yours to enjoy,
including the wonderful floral elements shown. Created by
fashion designers specially for the PFAFF®creative vision™
sewing and embroidery machine.
Precise Positioning
A revolution for everyone who loves
large embroideries. The joining of large
embroideries was never easier and the
results were never so perfect. Just mark the
desired positions directly on the PFAFF®
HD Screen. creative vision™sewing and
embroidery machine begins at the exact
spot to complete the design of your wish –
it’s like magic!
Large accessory tray
in the embroidery unit!
Combine, change, and vary embroidery designs
and decorative stitches as desired.
* Standard accessories of the creative vision™sewing and
embroidery machine include the creative™DELUXE HOOP,
360 x 200 mm (141/4x 8 inches).
Optional accessory: the creative™GRAND DREAM HOOP
with it‘s sensational 360 x 350 mm (14 1/4x 13 3/4inches).
Available at PFAFF®dealers.
The PFAFF®HD Screen
The heart of the creative vision™sewing
and embroidery machine is the
large touchscreen with its high resolution,
an absolutely realistic 3-dimensional
representation of your embroidery design
in its true colors, and an intuitive graphic
interface – clear, well structured, and easy
to understand. You’ll love it!
All embroidery designs can be customized
directly on the touchscreen. Elements can
be moved and combined, enlarged or
reduced – as the mood and the inspiration
strike you – to create embroidery designs
which are uniquely yours. The results will
amaze you! You can easily select the
desired function with the ergonomic stylus.

Quilt your vision!
The creative vision™sewing and embroidery
machine sets new standards in the world of
quilting. No other machine offers as much space,
as much potential and as many quilting features.
Experience quilting and let yourself be inspired
by more possibilities than ever before.

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You’re the
designer,
emphasize it with
your own label!
Combine delightful 9 mm
stitches with the font of
your choice.
Free-motion perfection
Use the special Free-motion program
for all of your stippling, free-motion, and
darning needs.
PFAFF®creative vision™sewing and
embroidery machine sets the correct
presser foot height automatically for you,
so you have freedom of movement with
perfect stitches.
The PFAFF®creative vision™sewing and
embroidery machine is the perfect partner,
with traditional and unique quilting
features, a fantastic stitch repertoire and
the space you been dreaming of to turn
your ideas into a beautiful, exquisite
reality.
Only from PFAFF®:
Unique antique quilt stitches!
Beautiful, unique stitches, admired by
quilters from around the world.
Largest sewing area!
The creative vision™sewing and embroidery machine is the
perfect machine for quilters offering the most space to the right
of the needle (250 mm x 110 mm) – perfect for working with
your quilt.
Enchanting, filligree Asian blossoms, ornate oriental ornaments,
delightful 9 mm decorative stitches – everything you see here
belongs to the repertoire of your PFAFF®creative vision™
sewing and embroidery machine. The sewing instructions for
the quilt and cushions can be found at www.pfaff.com.
Discover
your passion
for quilting!
Select the patchwork program, sew your
seam and the creative vision™sewing
and embroidery machine will remember
the seam length so you can sew it over
automatically.
The ultimate in piecing perfection!
The original IDT™-System only from PFAFF®.
Absolutely even fabric feed from both the
top and the bottom.
It‘s wonderful for quilting because piecing and
quiltblocks match perfectly. Layers don‘t shi.

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Just a touch!
User commands are simple. Modify
stitches, combine stitches or even create
stitches with just a touch. You‘ll see them
in actual size right on the PFAFF®
HD screen.
Brillant – Custom LED lights
Optimized bright lights illuminate the
entire work area with no shadows. Adjust
the intensity and color of the light for your
room and fabric color.
creative vision™– The ultimate sewing
and embroidery machine.
Automatic Presser Foot Li!

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At the touch of a button!
It’s fascinating – things seem to happen
by magic on the creative vision™sewing
and embroidery machine. At the touch
of a button, the presser foot is raised or
lowered, top and bobbin threads are cut,
the needle remains in the fabric, and the
machine can be started or stopped without
need of the foot control. Upper/Lower
Thread Sensor lets you know in time when
the thread is running low.
The fabric is fed simultaneously from both
the top and the bottom. Absolutely nothing
can slip when working with fine fabric or
several layers. It’s wonderful for quilting
because piecing and quilt blocks match
exactly. Even long lengths of heavy fabrics
can easily be sewn from beginning to end.
Only PFAFF®has the original IDT™-
System built into it‘s sewing machines
to guarantee that the feed dogs are
perfectly synchronized. Sewing forward
or backward and with many different type
of feet.
The original – only from PFAFF®for over 35 years!
The ultimate in piecing perfection!
Absolutely even fabric feed from both the top and the bottom.
Countless decorative stitches!
A huge variety of beautiful stitches including
9 mm wide decorative stitches, up to 50 mm
wide Maxi Stitches and all are infinitely
combinable. Plus new stitch types such as
pearl and edge stitches. Select from over
500 stitches plus many alphabets.
Unique – Stitch creator!
With the unique Stitch creator from PFAFF®
you can even create your own decorative
stitches, or edit the built in stitches, directly
on the PFAFF®HD screen.
Shaping!
When a decorative stitch follows an interesting
shape, unique embroideries happens.
The creative vision™sewing and embroidery
machine does this automatically.
Select one of the wide range of pre-programmed
shapes or create your own. Everything is clearly
presented on the PFAFF®HD screen.
Have fun playing with the possibilities –
you’ll love the results.
Tapering!
All 9 mm decorative stitches can be tapered
with independent angle choices.

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.
www.myembroideries.com

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Use your PC to expand the
capabilities of your machine –
to browse your computer from
your creative vision™sewing
and embroidery machine,
browse for updates, connect
your CD drive, use your mouse
instead of the stylus, and have
unlimited memory.
creative 4D
™software
Discover the new creative 4D™soware.
There have never been so many
possibilies and embroidery soware has
never been so easy and convienient to
use. The world of embroideries is
3-dimensional – you are the 4th dimension!
Your ideas, your creativity. The
creative 4D™soware can be
personalized by you.
Customize it for your machine, hoops,
threads and more!
USB-connection!
Transfer your embroidery designs from
your PC to the PFAFF®creative vision™
sewing and embroidery machine with
the PFAFF®USB-stick or a cable – that
means space for thousands of embroidery
designs!
The largest hoop on the market!
creative™GRAND DREAM HOOP
Expand your potential with a sensational
360 x 350 mm (141/4x 133/4inch) to embroider
large designs without having to rehoop the fabric!
Exclusive large designs are included.
The creative™GRAND DREAM HOOP
is available as an optional accessory
at your authorized PFAFF®dealer.
A perfect fit!
Take along your creative vision™
sewing and embroidery machine,
embroidery unit, and accessories
wherever you go! These stylish bags
from PFAFF®are specially designed
for easy transporting! With inside
compartments and zip pockets, there’s
a place for everything.
Embroidery bag included with the purchase of a PFAFF®creative vision™sewing and
embroidery machine. The machine bag is available as an optional accessory at your
authorized PFAFF®dealer.
Experience the creative 4D™soware
family at www.pfaff.com
Always up to date!
Your creative vision™sewing and
embroidery machine can be updated –
just download the latest updates from
the Internet.
Connect your PFAFF®creative vision™
sewing and embroidery machine to your PC.

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Your authorized PFAFF®dealer:
The more you want the more you get.
1800496-26 We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design. © 2009 VSM Group AB, Sweden.
All rights reserved. All statements valid at time of printing. Printed in Sweden on environmentally friendly paper.
PFAFF®, CREATIVE™, CREATIVE VISION™, CREATIVE 4D™, MY EMBROIDERIES™ and design and IDT™ and design are exclusive trademarks of VSM Group AB.
Designer bag specially created for
PFAFF®creative vision™– Gorgeous
flower embroideries from the PFAFF®
design collection “Create with Yarn
couching” no 426. Find sewing
instruction at www.pfaff.com