Pfaff Performance Icon sewing machine on Loan

 



                      

Hello again 

This machine is a beast from having our first pfaff machines from the quilt expression series and loving the IDT (Integrated Dual Transportation) we used to dread trying to add walking feet to our distant models when you can’t see the screw then try and tilt your head upside down to fiddle underneath. 

IDT means the only way to feed any fabric with no slippage on a sewing machine for perfect fabric control. It has been used on Pfaff machines over the past 20 years and has not change much at all over that time... why change something that works well..! 

Genius idea and with zippers too so adding zips isn’t a chore.

Quilting is easy too all those layers slipping about not with IDT. 

The icon has a larger sewing space for bigger projects. Which we think is great, And it’s feed dogs are extra great as there’s extra so great for thicker fabrics. (Bag making) 

The computer screen is easy to use also with readable text which can be zoomed in and out background colours can be chosen and brightness adjusted and video type information on basic sewing lessons button holes etc. 


The pull up thread spool holder for the thread to be horizontal is a fantastic new addition as recently we learnt that some spools are filled for horizontal use only. 


The rubber accessory tray in the compartment Is great to keep feet and bobbins organised we recently labelled ours with our dymo label maker so we can easily see what’s what quicker. And keep them organised our extra additions and feet we keep in a box and we will share the reviews here soon. 






That’s all for now we are extra tried this evening after helping our dear friend in her garden today.

Next time we are telling all about a pfaff first with there awesome new multi-function foot control.

Sewing wishes to you all.
The girleys 😌😌🧵🧵






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