miholmes

Okay so I LOVE my Bernina...LOVE IT!!

But I was thinking of getting another machine to have for piecing or for when I have people over for craft day (every Saturday) so they don't have to lug their machine over each time.

I know alot of people said they loved their Pfaff, and I was just looking at them and saw on the website that they have the Pfaff Select 3.0 on sale for $599.00 for participating dealers.

I have NO experience with Pfaff and the dealer is about an hour away, but it seemed like a nice deal and would be a good price point for a simple piecing only machine.

Anyone have any experience with this machine? And would it work well for what I want to use it for. I already have a machine that will embroider, etc. So I just really want a stright stiching work horse. :)

Jim's Gem

I don't know about the newer ones. I have a Pfaff I bought in 1986 and it was a workhorse. Never had any problems with it. I now have a Bernina but my Pfaff is waiting for one of my 3 daughters to show an interest in sewing.

Maia B

I've thought about this one too. Haven't sewed on it. Many Older, German-made Pfaffs, both computerized and mechanical, are available for less. With computerized, you have to worry about the motherboard going and if it will be fixable/replaceable and at what price. But the mechanicals are much cheaper to fix if needed. I became obsessed with Pfaff after using PDQ (just like IDT-the integrated dual-feed) on my Babylock Quest Plus. Actually, I wanted, but could not afford, a 7500 series machine in the 1990's. Guess what? I've got a 7510 coming from Brubakers! I'll let you know what I think of the real thing. And it cost less than the Select 3.0.

Sewing Joe

I have one. It's one of my favorite machines (although that's a pretty long list). I am deeply and madly in love with the IDT. Mine makes a "growly" sound, not off-putting at all, in fact I kind of like it. It sounds strong. I had some issues with the bobbin in the beginning, but once I learned to make sure it always clicked into place firmly, no more problems.

miholmes

Do you miss having an auto-threader? I see this doesn't come with one.

retired2pa

I never use my auto-threader so I wouldn't miss it :)

Sadiemae

I don't know about this model, but I love my Pfaffs.

Candace

The newer Pfaffs and Vikings....well, I'd suggest you do a search here for new machine recommendations . The new machines aren't holding up to their prior, good reputations. There are quite a few threads about the Pfaff and Viking buy-out by the holding company that owns Singer.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-64192-1.htm

Linda B

I've got three Pfaffs - my first one is about 15-20 years old, a very basic hobby model but works great without any bells and whistles. The second is about 10 years old -- I don't remember the model number but it is something like a 2146, 2046, - a quilter's model with the IDT. It had the needle threader which I liked until I broke it!! My new one is the Creative Vision 5.0 which is fantastic. It too has the needle threader, but I can thread the needle myself faster. Overall I would heartily recommend the Pfaffs to anyone. The IDT is fantastic and I've never had any problems with any of mine and I work them pretty hard.

np3

I have the Pfaff Expression and I love it!!!!