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overlock line
Discover the secret of a perfect finish.
hobbylock 2.0
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coverlock 3.0
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coverlock 4.0
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multi-functional l quick l precise
Sew like a pro!
Experience the new generation of PFAFF® overlock machines. Sew, trim, hem and
more in a single step for a professional finish on all of your projects.
Anyone who has ever seen an overlock machine in action will not want to be without one.
Give your ideas the perfect finish. Create exclusive accents with decorative stitches –
all this and more is waiting to be discovered at your authorized PFAFF® dealer.
Open new horizons – discover the new PFAFF® overlock machines.
Designer vases – finished in a flash!
Perfectly finished edges double as
sophisticated embellishments. Just
cut two pieces of fabric – then head
for the overlock machine. In a few
minutes you will have fantastic vase
designs.
Exclusive sewing instructions
only at www.pfaff.com
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PFAFF® overlock line
The clean, sophisticated design is characteristic of the new PFAFF® overlock
machines. Its origins lie in German tradition and combine high performance
standards with modern form. Highest perfection and extra-large* sewing
space are waiting for you and your ideas.
hobbylock 2.0
coverlock 3.0
TM
coverlock 4.0
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Get ready to enjoy what the PFAFF® brand stands for
Multi-functional
Light or heavy, stretch or woven – a PFAFF® overlock machine offers the right stitch
for every fabric. Durable seams, perfectly finished edges, professional hems, and
decorative effects – everything is possible.
Quick
In one single step, a PFAFF® overlock machine stitches two fabric pieces together,
trims the fabric edge, and finishes it – so quickly that it is a joy to watch. Electronic
speed control guarantees full piercing power at all speeds.
Pfaff Overlock Machines
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Precise
Threading Guide DVD
Each fiber of fabric is caught thoroughly to prevent fraying. Perfectly even seams
on every fabric, thanks to differential feed. No stretching or puckering. Adjustable
settings for all types of fabrics and techniques.
coverlock
TM
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Threaded in a flash!
Complete step-by-step
threading guide!
* available on coverlock
™
3.0
and coverlock
™
4.0.
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hobbylock 2.0
TM
Sew, trim, and finish edges
in one step!
Fast and perfect!
Velvet, wool, terry cloth, silk, denim, cotton or stretch fabrics –
the PFAFF® hobbylock 2.0 overlock machine has
the right stitch. Perfectly finished edges with
seams that stretch when you move. The PFAFF®
hobbylock 2.0 overlock machine is perfect for
creating custom active-wear fashion.
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Fantastic features
and a wide range
of stitches!
The new PFAFF® hobbylock 2.0 overlock
machine is modern and easy to use. It has
many practical features including 15 stitches,
adjustable stitch length, built-in rolled edge, freearm for sewing sleeves and pant legs, electronic speed
control, and much more.
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Threading, quick & easy!
Colored threading paths are marked on the machine to make
threading easy. Included with your purchase is an interactive
DVD that clearly shows threading, step-by-step. This information
is also available on www.pfaff.com!
Add attractive accents
Discover the decorative side! Add attractive accents with the
three-dimensional flatlock stitch – eye-catching. Or give it even
more appeal with decorative threads. Let yourself be inspired.
Use the back side of the triple coverstitch* as a beautiful decorative
seam. Using rayon thread increases the effect. Try it for yourself!
* available on coverlock
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4
3.0
and coverlock
™
4.0.
Stitch over silk ribbon with the flatlock
stitch to create a delightful, raised seam.
Different weights of thread result in
different looks.
Perfectly even seams ... thanks to Differential Feed!
Two rows of feed dogs eliminate the stretching or
puckering of seams.
Compare all model features
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stitches on page 8/9
coverlock 3.0
TM
5 threads, unbelievable sewing space,
the professional coverstitch and a lot more!
Coverstitch – sew, finish and hem
in one step!
23 stitches are waiting
for you and your ideas!
The hem is the true test of perfection! Set the PFAFF® coverlock 3.0
overlock machine for coverstitch – and the rest seems to happen
by itself. In a single step, the fabric edge is finished on the bottom
and a hem is created with a double-needle effect on the top. Use
coverstitch to finish neck and armhole edges perfectly.
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So much space!
The sophisticated design of the PFAFF® coverlock 3.0 overlock
machine offers an extra-large sewing space – a real advantage
when sewing with large amounts of fabric. An extension table is
included. Just slide it in place to double the sewing area. When
sewing projects or when adding decorative seams or sewing
coverstitch, you will enjoy the wide opening to the right of the
needle that helps you maneuver your fabric easily.
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These include the popular safety stitch – an
industrial stitch which won‘t tear, even under
the greatest strain. Try it for yourself!
Use chainstitch to do your basting as it is
easy to unravel and you will never run out of
bobbin thread.
The 5-thread safety stitch!
Unbeatable as a durable seam!
Highest perfection with
a wide range of features
Each stitch has been automatically set at the optimal thread tension
and can also be adjusted to fit your every need. Sew with up to
5 threads. The differential feed guarantees absolutely even stitching
on every fabric.
Large sewing area to the right of the needle,
perfect for coverstich projects.
The extension­table!
Slide it in place and
double your sewing area.
Spacious!
A large space
ensures easy
maneuvering of
fabric.
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Ask your PFAFF® dealer for a personal demonstration and
try the new PFAFF® overlock machines for yourself.
Coverstitch
sew, finish and
hem in one step.
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Have you ever tried quilting with an
overlock machine?
Perfect quilting!
Wonderful embellishments!
Assemble the blocks, then stitch quilt top, batting, and quilt
back together in one step – while giving the edges
a perfect finish. Even very large pieces of fabric are
stitched quickly.
Your overlock machine can also be used for decorating
quilts. Take, for example, the chainstitch – a durable utility
stitch, which also creates lovely three-dimensional decorative
seams. Or use the triple coverstitch – the classic decorative
overlock stitch.
Let yourself be inspired.
Designed exclusively!
An enchanting quilt – sewn with the
overlock machine. You‘ll find sewing
instructions at www.pfaff.com
Do you love beautiful
embroideries?
Experience the PFAFF® creative
sewing and embroidery machines
at your PFAFF® dealer and discover
a fascinating new world, full of
wonderful ideas.
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Decorative highlights – the double chainstitch – as a three-dimensional decorative
seam – and the enchanting triple coverstitch. Sophisticated details that make
your quilt truly special. Heavy threads? No problem for the PFAFF® coverlock
machines.
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Compare all model features
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stitches on page 8/9
Top-of-the-line
coverlock 4.0
TM
5 threads, LCD Graphic Touch Screen
and a large variety of stitches
Are you looking for the overlock machine that has everything?
The PFAFF® coverlock 4.0 overlock machine is for you!
Its ultra-modern design fulfills all promises. The most modern
convenience and a huge repertoire of stitches mean even more
perfection and creativity. The PFAFF® coverlock 4.0 overlock
machine offers all the features of the preceding models plus
even more sophisticated extras.
Save individual settings with unique
names!
Everything at a glance – LCD Graphic
Touch Screen
Optimal view and plenty of space!
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The LCD Graphic Touch Screen offers the highest level of sewing
convenience. The selected stitch and all important information
can be seen at a glance.
The optimal thread tension, stitch length, and the differential feed
are set automatically. You can start sewing immediately.
The extended Info System gives more information on the use
of each stitch, right at your fingertips.
All stitch settings can be individually changed. Give them unique
names and save them – to be called up and used, as needed. An
advantage: The Last Stitch function remembers the last stitch sewn
when powering back on to instantly continue your project.
Thanks to the Dual LED light sources, the complete sewing area of
the PFAFF® coverlock 4.0 overlock machine is always perfectly
illuminated. The design of the machine offers an extra-large
sewing space – perfect when sewing with large amounts of fabric
or when hemming. Adjust the speed to meet your sewing needs –
choose from 5 different speeds.
™
Ask your authorized PFAFF® dealer for a personal demonstration
and try the new PFAFF® coverlock 4.0 overlock machine for
yourself. You‘ll be glad you did!
™
LCD Graphic Touch Screen – it doesn’t get any
easier! Select one of the 25 stitches with the stylus
and all information appears in the display.
Choose and set your preferred language.
Spacious! A large sewing space
ensures easy maneuvering of fabric.
The extension table
creates an extra-large
sewing area.
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Ask your PFAFF® dealer for a personal demonstration and try the new PFAFF® overlock machines for yourself.
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More space for coverstich projects.
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4, 3, 2
15
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5, 4, 3, 2
23
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yes
5, 4, 3, 2
25
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coverlock 4.0
LCD Graphic touch screen
Extended Info system
Multiple languages
Large area to the right
of the needle
Extension table included
Threads
Stitches
Coverstitches
TM
coverlock 3.0
All necessary information for the selected stitch is shown.
More information on the use of each stitch, right at your fingertips.
Choose and set your preferred language.
TM
hobbylock 2.0
Compare the features!
Chainstitch
Gives an extra large support for beautiful results.
Many options for utility and decorative sewing.
Trim, stitch, overcast and embellish projects in half the time.
Great for sewing elastic hems, perfect for finishing all kind of knitwear.
Join fabric layers where a traditionally pressed open seam is required.
Works well as a basting stitch.
5-thread overlock
Combines two stitches for durable and reliable seams.
4-thread overlock
Reinforced overlock stitch for perfect sewing, trimming and finishing.
yes
yes
yes
3-thread overlock
Wide and narrow overlock seams and decorative techniques.
yes
yes
yes
2-thread overlock
Rolled edge and flatlock, wide and narrow.
yes
yes
yes
Built-in rolled edge
Sew rolled hems quickly without changing the presser foot or stitchplate.
yes
yes
yes
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yes
yes
1 LED
source
yes
1 Light bulb
yes
2 LED
sources
Automatically sets thread
tension, differential feed
and stitch length
Adjustable settings
All settings can be adjusted for special fabrics and techniques.
Light source
Maximum illumination of the sewing area for optimal visibility.
Memories
Save your personal settings for each stitch, uniquely naming them for
instant recall.
Remembers the last stitch sewn when powering back on to instantly
continue your project.
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yes
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yes
Tension release
Threads pull easily when presser foot is up.
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yes
yes
German Innovative Design
yes
yes
yes
not
applicable
yes
yes
Differential feed
Built to make sewing easy and to achieve the professional results that the
sewer wants.
No needle plate/presser foot change needed at conversion for different
stitches.
Adjustable for perfectly even seams, no stretching of the seam or
puckering of fine fabrics.
Manual
Manual
Automatic
Speed
Easily adjustable when you want more precision for different techniques.
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2
5
Lay-in tension and color coded
thread paths
Adjustable stitch length, cutting
width and presser foot pressure
For quick and convenient threading.
yes
yes
yes
Choose optimal settings for different fabrics and techniques.
yes
yes
yes
Extra presser foot height
Room for several layers or heavy fabrics.
yes
yes
yes
Last stitch
Easy to change from overlock
stitches to coverstitches
Select the stitch and start to sew.
Electronic piercing power
Stitch-by-stitch control with full piercing power at all speeds.
yes
yes
yes
Universal Standard presser foot
Can be used with all built-in stitches.
yes
yes
yes
Snap-on presser feet
Easy to change to optional feet for specialty techniques.
yes
yes
yes
Movable upper cutter
Disengage the cutter for special techniques.
yes
yes
yes
Built-in two-thread converter
Easy conversion to 2-thread stitches.
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yes
yes
Easy threading instructions
Step-by-step interactive DVD.
yes
yes
yes
Thread cutter
Conveniently placed for quick cutting of threads.
yes
yes
yes
Built in extended carrying
handle
Move the machine without tangling the threads.
yes
yes
yes
Waste tray
Catches fabric trimmings.
yes
yes
yes
Optional presserfeet
A wide range of optional accessories to enhance your sewing results: Beading foot, Blindhem & Lace Foot, Elastic
foot, Gathering foot, Piping foot, Taping foot. For the latest information on available optional presserfeet, please visit
www.pfaff.com or your local PFAFF® dealer.
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Compare the stitches!
25stitches
total
TM
23stitches
total
total
15 stitches
12
2-thread overlock wide
& narrow
Finish an edge before you
sew fabrics together with a
regular straight stitch.
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2-thread wrapped
overlock wide &
narrow
Beautiful finish for lightweight
or wool fabrics.
16
4-thread safety stitch,
narrow
For joining with reinforced
stitch and overcasting in
one step.
17
4-thread safety stitch,
wide
For joining with reinforced
stitch and overcasting in
one step.
24
3-thread wrapped
overlock narrow
Perfect for finishing skirts
or as lettuce edge on fine
fabrics.
5
2-thread rolled edge
Edge finish for light weight
fabrics. Nice finish on silky
scarves, pillow ruffles and
napkins.
6
2-thread narrow edge
Edge finish for light and
medium weight woven fabrics
and lightweight knits.
18
5-thread safety stitch,
narrow
A durable chainstitch seam
with overlock edge sewn in
one step, for garment sewing,
quilt piecing and other
projects.
19
5-thread safety stitch,
wide
A durable chainstitch seam
with overlock edge sewn in
one step, for garment sewing,
quilt piecing and other
projects.
25
3-thread wrapped
overlock wide
Perfect for finishing skirts
or as lettuce edge on fine
fabrics.
7
2-thread flatlock, wide
Sew stretchy fabrics together
with decorative effect, or
finish edges of medium
weight fabrics.
89
3-thread overlock, wide
& narrow
Seam, overcast the edge and
trim away excess fabric in
one step.
20
Chainstich
For all types of sewing such
as construction, hemming
and piecing quilts. Use
decorative thread in looper
for embellishment.
21
Coverstich narrow
For hems on stretch fabrics
and for decorative effects on
all kind of fabrics.
Use decorative thread in
looper for embellishment.
10
3-thread stretch
overlock
For sewing extra stretchy light
or medium weight fabrics.
(Add additional stretch by
using a stretchy type thread
in the loopers.)
11
3-thread flatlock,
narrow
Sew stretchy fabrics together
with a deco- rative effect,
either with the flatlock side or
the ladder stitch side.
22
Coverstitch wide
For hems on stretch fabrics
and for decorative effects on
all kind of fabrics.
Use decorative thread in
looper for embellishment.
23
Coverstitch triple
For hems on stretch fabrics
and for decorative effects on
all kind of fabrics.
Use decorative thread in
looper for embellishment.
12
3-thread flatlock,
wide
For sewing stretchy fabrics
together with a decorative
effect either with the flatlock
side or the ladder stitch side.
13
3-thread rolled edge
Give a professional finish to
silky scarves, pillow ruffles
and napkins.
14
3-thread narrow edge
Give a professional finish to
silky scarves, pillow ruffles
and napkins.
15
4-thread overlock
Seam, overcast the edge
and trim away excess fabric
in one step. For all seams
where stretch or give is
needed, such as neck edges,
side seams, sleeves.
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The new PFAFF overlock
machines offer all this and more.
®
Discover new horizons.
Terry cloth or velvet?
Will not fray.
Up to 5 threads encase the fabric edge, to create the perfect finish.
Knit?
Each stitch is caught securely.
Knits from fine to heavy – only an overlock machine can deal with them
all. Each stitch is caught securely, the seams remain elastic, and the
differential feed eliminates wavy edges.
Denim or corduroy?
Each seam is secure.
Heavy fabrics require seams which won‘t tear, even under the greatest
strain.
Jersey or sweatshirt fabric?
Extremely stretchy seams.
Seams that follow your every move – guaranteed by the elasticity of an
overlock seam. Unbeatable and tear-proof.
Chiffon and silk?
Fine seams for fine fabrics.
Fine fabric edges which have been finished using an overlock machine
do not pucker. The rolled hem is a decorative edge finish for fine fabrics.
Create beautiful waves or gathers by adjusting the Differential Feed
settings!
A PFAFF® overlock machine is the perfect partner for your sewing
machine. Ask your dealer for a personal demonstration!
More possibilities with
the right accessories!
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special overlock feet, with which
you can work more professionally
and creatively. You'll be glad
you did!
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