Discover the ultimate in performance, innovation and Wifi connectivity with advance features including 522 stitches plus ActivStitch™ technology for customization, huge touchscreen and sewing space, and enhanced Original IDT™ technology. Get started with 35 complimentary accessories listed in What's Included below.

The PFAFF® performance icon™ is a masterpiece of sewing engineering, specifically designed to meet the demands of high-level quilters, designers, and home decor artisans. It offers the largest workspace in the industry, paired with unprecedented needle piercing power and sophisticated electronic thread regulation, ensuring every seam is structurally flawless.

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ThreadWorks makes upgrading your creative space stress-free and affordable. With 0% financing options available through Affirm, you can bring the industry's most advanced sewing and embroidery technology into your studio today with comfortable, budget-friendly monthly payments.

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Why Buy From ThreadWorks

• Complimentary Masterclasses: Free online sewing and quilting classes are included with your purchase to guide you through every advanced feature of your new PFAFF.

• Expert Phone Support: Receive real, live phone setup support from dedicated sewing experts who know PFAFF machines inside and out.

• Full Factory Warranty: Your investment is secure with the official PFAFF manufacturer warranty and certified local dealer service.

Technical Capabilities & Features

• Industry's Largest Workspace: A massive 12.2 inch width and 5.51 inch height under the arm (310 mm x 140 mm) with a full 3 inches (76.2 mm) of clearance under the sewing head.

• Unprecedented Lighting Design: Innovative LED technology illuminates the entire workspace evenly, completely eliminating casting shadows.

• Double Needle Force: Redesigned heavy base plate suppresses vibrations while delivering a powerful 150 NWT piercing force to handle heavy fabrics with ease.

• 10.1" Tablet-Style Touch Screen: Supersized interactive display that lets you swipe, pinch, and zoom through menus just like a smartphone.

• ActivStitch™ Technology: Built-in sensors continuously measure fabric thickness and automatically regulate thread delivery for absolute tension balance on both sides of your work.

• Enhanced Original IDT™ System: Integrated dual-feed mechanism pulls fabric perfectly evenly from both the top and the bottom with its own power source and active sensors.

• mySewnet and WiFi Connectivity: Access the free PFAFF CreatorCue™ app for step-by-step mobile tutorials, automatic software updates, and cloud file management.

• Fully Automatic Needle Threader: Provides ultimate efficiency with telescopic thread guides that can easily manage large cones or specialty spools.

• Stitch Creator™ Program: Full freedom to edit preloaded stitches or design completely custom 9 mm decorative stitches directly on the screen.

Why Customers Love This Machine

• Flawless Performance on Thick Fabrics: Sewists love how the 150 NWT needle force and Enhanced IDT glide through heavy denim, leather, and bulky quilt batting without skipping or nesting.

• No-Shadow Visibility: The brilliant LED array is perfectly placed to eliminate squinting, revealing the true colors of fabrics and stitches without glare.

• Mobile Synchronization: The CreatorCue app allows you to review step-by-step tutorials from the comfort of your sofa, syncing instructions automatically to the 10.1-inch screen.

• Custom Stitch Artistry: Designers can construct unique patterns using the Stitch Creator, expanding their design options beyond the 522 preloaded stitch designs.

Perfect For

• Quilters: Achieve perfectly matched seams on large, complex blankets using the massive 12.2 inch workspace and integrated top-and-bottom IDT feeding.

• Garment Creators: Master dense fabrics, delicate silks, custom buttonholes, and intricate topstitching with advanced 9 mm decorative stitches and precise needle control.

• Fiber Artists & Designers: Create one-of-a-kind stitch patterns, utilize complex ribbon and floating stitches, and run high-speed projects up to 1,050 stitches per minute.

Included Accessories (35 Accessories Included)

Every machine comes packaged with a comprehensive selection of sewing and quilting tools:

• Standard Presser Foot 0A for IDT System

• Fancy Stitch Foot 1A for IDT System

• Fancy Stitch Foot 2A

• Blindhem Foot 3 for IDT System

• Zipper Foot 4 for IDT System

• Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot 5A

• Manual Buttonhole Foot 5M

• Embroidery/Sensormatic Free Motion Foot 6A

• 1/4" Quilting Foot for IDT System

• Maxi Stitch Foot 8

• Bi-Level Guide Foot for IDT System

• Thread Nets (4)

• Screwdriver

• Seam Ripper

• Lint Brush

• Bobbins (6)

• Edge/Quilting Guide (attaches to presser foot ankle)

• Thread Cone Holders (2)

• Spool Caps: Large (2), Medium (2), Small (2)

• Large Spool Holder

• Bobbin Case for straight-stitch left (black)

• Knee Lift

• Straight Stitch Needle Plate

• Multipurpose Tool/Button Reed

• Soft Cover for Machine

• Foot Control and Power Cord

• Needles Selection Pack

Specifications

• Brand: PFAFF®

• Model: performance icon™

• Machine Category: Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine

• Stitch Library: 522 Built-In Stitches

• Sewing Fonts: 6 Fonts

• Maximum Sewing Speed: 1,050 Stitches Per Minute

• Maximum Stitch Width: 9 mm (Maxi stitches up to 52 mm wide)

• Maximum Stitch Length: 5 mm

• Needle Piercing Power: 150 NWT

• Workspace Dimensions: 12.2" x 5.51" (310 mm x 140 mm)

• Screen Display: 10.1" (257 mm) Full-Color Multi-Touch Screen

• Feeding System: Enhanced Original IDT™ Top & Bottom Feed

• Thread Tension: Automatic ActivStitch™ Sensor Technology

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi Enabled (mySewnet™ & CreatorCue™ App)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of the 150 NWT piercing power?

Traditional sewing machines struggle and can stall when sewing through thick materials like heavy denim, leather, or multiple layers of quilt batting. The performance icon™ delivers nearly double the needle force of previous models (150 NWT), allowing you to sew through heavy or layered materials effortlessly with perfect control and without skipping stitches.

How does the Enhanced IDT™ system differ from a standard walking foot?

A standard walking foot is a bulky attachment that must be screwed onto your machine and can block your view of the needle area. PFAFF's Enhanced Original IDT system is built directly into the machine, operating silently and seamlessly. It features its own dedicated power source and sensors that feed fabric perfectly from both the top and the bottom simultaneously, preventing layers from sliding or puckering.

Can I create my own custom stitch designs?

Yes. The built-in Stitch Creator™ program allows you to customize existing stitches or design your own entirely new 9 mm decorative stitches directly on the 10.1 inch touch screen. You can save your unique creations to the machine's internal memory or mySewnet cloud to use them whenever you like.