PFAFF Creative Performance 950

Perfect for dedicated sewists, the Creative Performance™ 950 meets all your sewing needs, from utility sewing and garment creation to quilting, embroidery, and beyond. Build with advanced features such as mySewnet™ connectivity, a tablet-like capacitive touch screen, and unmatched precision, this machine delivers the reliability and performance you can count on.

Built-In Help Center

Access step-by-step instructions for sewing and embroidery techniques, along with the User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, and more, all in the Help Center.

Creative™ Embellishment Attachment Capability

Embroider ribbon, beads, or yarn directly and precisely onto fabric with the optional Creative™ Embellishment Attachment. This optional attachment guides materials into place, allowing you to automatically stitch a variety of materials and eliminate the need for hand stitching.

Large Embroidery Area

Create large designs using the optional Grand Dream Hoop (360mm x 350mm), or choose from three included hoops and many optional ones to embroider different sizes.

840 Embroidery Designs

Explore a vast range of built-in embroidery designs, including specialty techniques, grouped into categories for easy selection.

Creative Signature Embroidery Programs

Mirror: Flip designs horizontally and/or vertically.
Rotate: Adjust designs in one-degree increments for precise alignment.
Resize: Enlarge or reduce designs while automatically recalculating the stitch count.
Scale: Resize designs without changing the stitch count.
Multi-Select and Grouping: Edit one or multiple designs at once.
Color Edit: Modify thread colors directly on-screen.
Monochrome: Stitch any design in a single color without color stops.
Baste in the Hoop: Baste fabric to a pre-hooped stabilizer, ideal for fabrics like velvet or those that shouldn’t be hooped.
Color Block Sort: Group like colors together for easier thread management.
Color Block Merge: Eliminate stops between identical thread colors to speed up embroidery.
Change Stitch-Out Order: Customize your preferred stitch-out sequence.
Embroidery Stitch-Out Overview: Review and adjust embroidery settings before stitching.

Enhanced Original IDT™

IDT™ has its own power source for greater control.
A built-in sensor alerts you when to activate or deactivate IDT™.

Enhanced Fabric Feed

With eight feeding segments—more than any other machine on the market—this system make sure exceptional fabric feeding and professional results. Additional feed dogs in front of the needle provide even more control.

10.1″ Touch Screen with New User Interface

Our large 10.1-inch interactive display is one of the largest in the market, offering a customizable interface for even more creative possibilities. The full-color screen allows you swipe, zoom, pinch, and personalize, while the new Graphical User Interface includes features like the Help Center, User’s Guide, and Getting Started tips to inspire and guide sewists.

Exact Positioning Feature

Position your embroidery designs with precision. Easily match multiple hooping for embroideries of any size.

Stitch Creator™

Design new 9mm stitches or modify built-in ones for endless creative options. Use the stitch preview to see your creations before stitching.

Exclusive Stitch and Embroidery Design Techniques

Discover unique sewing techniques such as Floating Stitches, Radiant Stitches, Ribbon Stitches, Lace Edge Stitches, and Stacking Stitches for innovatory designs. Embrace embroidery techniques like Appliqué, Free-Standing Lace, Cutwork, Felting, and more.

With eight feeding segments—more than any other machine on the market—this system provides exceptional fabric feeding and professional results.

What’s Included

Embroidery unit
Creative™ Supreme Hoop (360x260mm)
Creative™ Elite Hoop (260x200mm)
Creative™ Square Hoop (120x120mm)
Knee lift
Edge/Quilting guide
Soft cover for machine

Screw driver
Seam ripper
Brush
Bobbin case for straight stitch left (black)
Thread cone holder (2)
Bobbins (9)
Foot control
Power cord

Specifications

mySewnet™ WIFI Connectivity: Yes (30-day free trial of mySewnet subscription and Library is available for new subscribers.)
Updatable Firmware: Yes
Sewing Space (Needle to Tower): 12.1″ (310 mm)
# Stitches: 800
Max Stitch Width: 9 mm
Max Stitch Length: 5 mm
# Sewing Fonts: 6
Screen Size: 10.1″ diagonal with customizable interface
ActivStitch™ Technology: Yes
Needle Threader: Automatic
Needle Up Down: Yes

Thread Cutter: Auto Snip
Speed Control: Digital
Max Sewing Speed: 1,000 stitches/min
Side Motion: Yes
IDT™ System: Enhanced
Max Embroidery Area: 14.2″ x 13.8″ (350 x 360mm)
Exact Positioning Feature: Yes
Start Stop Button: Yes
Free-Motion Modes: Yes (4)
Automatic Presser Foot Lift: Yes
Automatic Feed Dog Drop: Automatic

Electronic Knee Lift: Yes
Bobbin Thread Sensor: Yes (Top and Bottom)
Extra-Large Bobbin: Yes
Jam Proof Rotary Hook: Yes
Separate Bobbin Winding Motor: Yes
Two USB Ports: Yes
Sensormatic Buttonhole: Yes
Twin-Needle Program: Yes
Thread Tension: Automatic
Stitch Positioning: Yes
Stitch Sequencing: Yes
Stitch Tapering: Yes
Mirror Image of Stitches: Yes
Cut Jump Stitches: Yes
# Built-In Embroidery Designs: 840
# Embroidery Fonts: 8
Auto-Cut Embroidery Jump Stitches: Yes
# Included Accessories: 36

For over 155 years, PFAFF has developed elegant sewing machines distinguished by sophisticated technology, superior results and ultimate design freedom.

Learn more about the PFAFF Creative Performance 950 and other PFAFF sewing machines by visiting one of our locations. PFAFF is a strongly trusted brand known and loved by the Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum community.

We are Colorado’s most trusted sewing machine experts, with stores located in the Denver-metro area, including Littleton, Aurora, Arvada and Colorado Springs. Our experts are happy to walk you through the specifics of this product. Find a location near you today!

PFAFF Creative Performance 950 Sewing & Embroidery Machine