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PFAFF creative ambition 640 with Video Course
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With video course
Do you enjoy sewing bags, clothes or quilts and also want to embroider your projects? The PFAFF creative ambition 640 combines secure fabric feeding through the Original IDT System with a generous 240 × 150 mm embroidery area. The demonstration machine is in very good condition, may show only minor signs of use and was recently serviced by us. You can collect it from our Hamburg shop or we can ship it to you within Germany.
You can conveniently finance your machine if you wish. When purchasing, select bank transfer as the payment method and, after your purchase, complete the form so that we can request financing for you from Creditplus Bank.
0% financing for selected machines
choose between 10 or 20 monthly instalments
a freely selectable deposit is possible
an optional final instalment is possible
debiting on either the 15th or 30th of the month
the bank usually responds very promptly
Important information
Financing only becomes binding after review and approval by Creditplus Bank. Creditplus terms and conditions apply.
The PFAFF creative ambition 640 was launched as an anniversary model for PFAFF's 160th anniversary – and is an optimized upgrade to the popular creative 1.5 (the predecessor model). With its embroidery module, numerous presser feet, and a clever comfort threader, you'll experience creative work at a new level. This video course shows you everything step by step.
The PFAFF creative ambition 640 lets you sew and embroider on the same machine. The Original IDT System feeds the upper and lower fabric layers together, while the creative MASTER HOOP accommodates designs up to 240 × 150 mm.
With 101 embroidery designs, two embroidery fonts, 150 sewing stitches and USB transfer, you have a clear route into personalised projects. The included Make ma video course guides you through the key sewing and embroidery workflows.
Product details
overview
The creative ambition 640 combines proven PFAFF sewing technology with an embroidery area up to 240 × 150 mm. The Original IDT System feeds the fabric from above and below and is especially helpful with several layers and long seams.
Transfer embroidery files to the machine by USB. This offer is for one demonstration machine.
PFAFF provides a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. After registration, the warranty can be extended to a total of five years. In years three to five, the manufacturer covers material costs while the customer pays for labour. In addition, our two-year retailer warranty applies.
Characteristics
Embroidery area up to 240 × 150 mm for medium-sized designs
101 embroidery designs and 2 embroidery fonts built in
150 utility and decorative stitches up to 7 mm wide
Original IDT System for even fabric feeding
Automatic thread tension
Electronic thread cutter
USB port for transferring your own embroidery files
Application
Sew clothing, bags and quilts and add lettering or medium-sized embroidery designs. With several layers and slippery fabrics, the IDT System shows its strength by feeding both fabric layers evenly.
Manufacturer information
Manufacturer / EU responsible person: VSM Deutschland GmbH
Address: An der RaumFabrik 34, 76227 Karlsruhe Contact: Email: info@vsmdeutschland.com
This is what awaits you
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Specifications for product PFAFF creative ambition 640 with Video Course
General functions and features
Manufacturer
PFAFF
Controls
Shows how the machine is primarily controlled, for example using buttons, dials or a touchscreen.
Soft keys
Display type
Describes whether the machine has a monochrome or colour display.
Black-and-white display
Display size
Diagonal measurement of the machine’s built-in display in inches. Smartphone or tablet displays are not included.
3.7 inches
Sewing light
LED
Thread monitoring
Sensors indicate when the upper or bobbin thread breaks or is running low.
Upper-thread sensor
Needle threader
Helps guide the thread through the needle eye. Not to be confused with air threading for an overlock machine’s loopers.
Manual needle threader
Needle system
Designation of the needle type or needle system suitable for the machine.
130/705H
Number of needles
Number of needles that can be used at the same time. This may vary depending on the operating mode.
1
Upper thread tension
Describes whether and how the upper thread tension is adjusted or controlled automatically.
Electronically adjustable
Presser foot attachment
The system used to attach presser feet to the machine. It determines which presser feet fit directly.
Snap-on presser foot
Raise/lower presser foot
Hand lever
Automatic thread cutter
Cuts the upper and bobbin threads automatically or at the touch of a button after sewing or embroidery.
Electronic thread cutter
Speed control
Shows how the sewing or embroidery speed can be limited and controlled while working.
Foot control, Speed slider
Throat space
Free working space to the right of the needle. More space makes it easier to sew large projects and quilts.
W 20.0 × H 11.0 cm
Upper feed
Feeds the fabric additionally from above and helps transport multiple layers and patterns evenly.
Integrated upper feed
Feed dogs
Feeds the fabric through the machine from below. The design and number of feed points may vary.
Multi-segment transporter, manually retractable
Machine dimensions
Dimensions of the machine when ready for use, without packaging. For combination machines, dimensions may be stated without and with the embroidery unit.
Without embroidery module: W 46.0 × D 14.0 × H 30.0 cm
Machine weight
8.5 kg
Embroidery unit weight
Weight of the separate embroidery unit without the machine or transport packaging.
3.0 kg
Updatable
According to the manufacturer, the machine’s firmware or software can be updated.
Yes
Sewing
Total sewing stitches
Total number of built-in sewing stitches. Buttonholes and alphabets may be included depending on how the manufacturer counts them.
152
Utility stitches
Sewing stitches for basic tasks such as straight stitch, zigzag, overcasting or stretch seams.
43
Decorative stitches
Decorative sewing stitches for embellishing fabrics. Embroidery designs are not included.
101
Built-in sewing alphabets
Alphabets sewn using regular sewing stitches. They are not the same as embroidery alphabets.
2
Buttonhole types
Number of different buttonhole types that can be sewn using the sewing function.
7
Button sewing program
Special sewing program for attaching buttons by machine.
Yes
Maximum sewing speed
Highest sewing speed specified by the manufacturer, in stitches per minute.
800 stitches/min
Maximum stitch width
Greatest possible width of a zigzag or decorative stitch.
7 mm
Maximum stitch length
Greatest adjustable length of a straight stitch.
5 mm
Presser foot pressure adjustment
Controls how firmly the presser foot presses on the fabric. Adjustment helps with very fine, thick or stretchy fabrics.
Mechanically adjustable, 5 levels
Needle stop up/down
Determines whether the needle stops in the raised position or in the fabric, for example when pivoting the project.
Button, programmable
Lateral needle positions
Number or range of selectable lateral needle positions for precise seam allowances.
29 needle positions
Twin-needle function
Allows parallel seams to be sewn with a twin needle, provided a suitable needle is fitted.
With security function
Automatic securing stitches
Automatically secures the beginning or end of a seam with locking or reverse stitches.
Standard tie-off function
Reverse sewing
Manual
Free arm for sewing
Makes it easier to sew closed or narrow items such as sleeves, trouser legs and cuffs.
Yes
Mirror stitches
Mirrors suitable sewing stitches horizontally or vertically, where the respective direction is supported.
Horizontally and vertically
Pattern start/end
Moves directly to the beginning or end within a stitch sequence.
Pattern end
Save personal settings
Saves preferred machine settings for later reuse.
Yes
Embroidery
Embroidery setup
Shows whether the embroidery function is built in or requires an included or optional embroidery unit.
separate embroidery module
Maximum included embroidery area
Largest embroidery area that can be used immediately with the hoops included in the package.
240 × 150 mm
Included embroidery hoops
Usable embroidery areas of the hoops included with the machine. The dimensions given are not the outer dimensions of the hoop.
240 × 150 mm
Number of included embroidery hoops
1
Built-in embroidery designs
Number of embroidery designs already stored in the machine.
101
Built-in embroidery alphabets
Alphabets produced as embroidery. They are not the same as sewn alphabet stitches.
2
Basting around embroidery design
Automatically bastes the fabric around the design or hoop area to stabilise it before embroidery.
Design outline
Reduce colour changes
Automatically optimises the embroidery sequence so that fewer thread changes are required.
Yes
Embroidery file formats
File formats that the machine can read directly and use for embroidery.
.VP3
Embroidery design transfer
Methods used to transfer embroidery files to the machine, for example a USB drive or Wi-Fi.
USB stick
Interface
Physical and wireless connections provided by the machine, for example USB or Wi-Fi.
USB port
Included embroidery software
Software or licence that is actually included with the purchase of the machine.
PREMIER+ 2 Embroidery Intro (Download for Mac and PC), CREATIVATE Basic (free, account required; no direct machine connection)
Embroider without a computer
The machine can embroider built-in or imported designs without a permanently connected computer.
