PFAFF® Unveils the New Creative Icon Sewing and Embroidery Machine!

teaser poster showing silhouette of sewing machine and notice that a new PFAFF Creative Icon is coming in Fall, 2017

by Cathy Ellsaesser, posted on

The PFAFF® Creative Icon is  the most high-precision, high-performance sewing and embroidery machine the German-born brand has ever designed and engineered. It was unveiled on July 7, 2017 and will be released for sale October 2, 2017. The newest, most advanced, PFAFF Creative Icon combines the PFAFF legacy of high performance with all the best-in-class features you demand.

Key features of the PFAFF Creative Icon

Click on the subheadings below for a brief video of these features. More will be added as they become available from Pfaff.

10.1″ Tablet-Like Display

The PFAFF Creative Icon comes with a large, customizable and intuitive 10.1” full color tablet-like display. As with any tablet, you can swipe, zoom, pinch and personalize . In addition, the Graphical User Interface (GUI) gives you the freedom to take your creativity to the next level.

Big & Bright Workspace

View your entire work space, over the widest area possible (12.2” from needle to arm and 5.5” of height). Plus, innovative lighting is positioned at the most beneficial points to accommodate any project.

Comprehensive Connectivity with WiFi and mySewnet™

Get alerts on your smartphone from your PFAFF Creative Icon via WiFi. When you are “on the go,” you can get machine updates, real-time alerts and status updates on your projects.  The machine comes with mySewnet™ cloud storage, PFAFF SewNotice™ alerts and auto software notifications. As an added bonus, PFAFF ImageStitch™ App is also included.

Power and Stability

Forceful needle pressure (150 nwt) produces perfect results even when handling difficult fabrics. The machine’s revamped design also reduces vibrations. This gives you the stability you need for the most precise results.

Enhanced IDT™ Technology

Now enhanced to be even better, the PFAFF Original IDT™ Feed Technology System improves feeding on all types of fabrics for precise stitching and perfect seams every time. 

Enhanced ActivStitch™ Technology

Create precise, gorgeous embroidery even when using challenging novelty or luxury threads like metallics. Sensors measure the fabric thickness to regulate the amount of thread needed to achieve a perfect balance between the needle and bobbin threads. As a results, both sides of the fabric are exquisie.

More than 800 Embroidery Designs and Techniques

Narrow ribbons and trims are woven into these special stitches as you sew with the PFAFF Creative Icon
Ribbon Stitch

You can customize projects with new embroidery techniques and built-in embroidery designs. In addition, you can add specialty stitches such as the Radiant, Triple Ribbon, Floating, Lace, and Off-The-Edge techniques.

See it in action in this brief video

Additional features are being highlighted periodically at the Pfaff Creative Icon website.

In addition, here are some videos demonstrating how you can use the special features of the Pfaff Creative Icon to create beautiful garments:

Leaf Couture Gown

The geometric leaves adorning the halter of this exquisite, bespoke evening gown are its signature. They dazzle the eye. They personify precision. From them, sumptuous, lustrous beauty flows.

The Wave Blouse

The wave blouse showcases some of the unique features of the PFAFF® creative icon™:

  • PFAFF Precise Positioning helps expertly align embroidery designs. Place every design exactly where you want it, and easily hoop multiple times to create embroideries of unlimited size.
  • NEW PFAFF Radiant Stitches enable you to effortlessly stitch on curves and lines on any of your projects. This is great for necklines, sleeves, and any other circular designs. As a result, you have unlimited creative possibilities.
  • 800 Embroidery Designs and Techniques: Customize projects with over 800 (42 exclusive) built-in embroidery designs and new specialty stitching techniques such as the Radiant, Triple Ribbon, Floating, Lace Edge.

Shore Skirt and Star Clutch

Floating stitches effortlessly applied to supple leather suggest the shoreline meeting the sea in the Shore Skirt. Just as nature’s contrasting forms are in perfect harmony, the incongruous pairing of rugged fabric and delicate thread is perfectly at ease.

An homage to the universe’s most breathtaking spectacle, the Star Clutch reflects the constellations and their capacity to mesmerize. Bright, brilliant, bold. Whether accompanying a favorite pair of jeans or a sleek, tailored ensemble, the Collection’s Star Clutch shines.

Meadow Scarf

As a meadow hugs the earth and conforms to its contours, the wraparound Meadow Scarf embraces the body in myriad and ever-changing ways. Whether draped, belted or tied, this elegant accessory is cloaked in stitch and embroidery details that surprise, delight and are simple to emulate.

Pre-Order Information for the PFAFF Creative Icon

The PFAFF Creative Icon is available for pre-sale at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum. It will launch officially on October 2nd, 2017.

Photo of white bag with PFAFF in red and Swarovski bracelets that are to be given as pre-order gifts for PFAFF®Creative ICONPhoto of roller bag, stabilizer, scissors and thread that are to be given as pre-order gifts for PFAFF Creative ICONThe first 1,000 customers who pre-order with deposit will receive:

  • PFAFF gift box
  • Swarovski bracelet
  • Crystal lanyard with PFAFF snip
  • Scissor gift set
  • INSPIRA stabilizer 3 pack gift set
  • USB stick with 12 unique designs
  • Boxed embroidery thread gift set
  • Large roller bag with exclusive PFAFF® tag
  • AND MORE!

You know how we operate at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum, so you know, “but wait, there’s more.” We are also offering as part of the package, an exclusive design bundle, “Embroidered Treasures Design Collection” valued at over $4,000.

Photo of Book and CD Embroidered Treasures as part of the PFAFF Creative Icon promotion

Stop in to any Rocky Mountain Swing and Vacuum location for more details and reserve your machine today! You know we always have great financing plans and this machine can be yours in October if you act soon!

PFAFF® Perfection starts here.™