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Pfaff Ambition 610 Sewing Machine Factory Refurbished
Pfaff Ambition 610 Sewing Machine Factory Refurbished
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Factory refurbished by PFAFF, with the full PFAFF warranty
PFAFF took this machine back, restored it themselves and warranted it as new. It is not a used machine we serviced and it is not a floor model. Refurbished machines reach us a few at a time, so call the Quilt Fairies at (502) 718-7148 to check on this one and we will hold it while you think it over.
The Ambition 610 is where PFAFF's Original IDT system starts to come with a proper amount of room. There are 7.9 inches to the right of the needle, 110 stitches, and 29 needle positions, in a machine that weighs under 19 pounds.
Factory refurbished, it is the least expensive route to the feed system PFAFF built its name on. If you have been piecing on a machine without dual feed and wondering why your seams drift, this is the fix.
Original IDT, and why quilters ask for it by name
Ordinary feeding moves the bottom layer and hopes the top one keeps up. IDT brings a second set of feed teeth down from above so both layers travel together at the same rate.
Piecing lands where you pinned it, plaids and stripes meet at the seam, and a quilt sandwich comes out the far side the size it went in. It is engineered into the machine, and it swings in and out of the way when you want it.
110 stitches, printed where you can see them
The stitch chart sits under the lid, numbered one to 110 and grouped the way you actually think: utility, quilt, needle art, satin, decorative and sewing techniques. You read the number off the chart and key it in.
Stitches go up to 7mm wide and 5mm long, and the LCD keeps the number, the width and the length where you can read them along with PFAFF's own recommendation for the stitch you picked.
Room for the quilt to sit in
There are 7.9 inches (200mm) to the right of the needle, which is the difference between rolling a lap quilt through and holding it out of the way with your elbow.
Twenty-nine needle positions matter more than the number suggests. Topstitching an edge, sewing a scant quarter inch, running a line beside a zipper: you move the needle rather than shifting the fabric, and the seam ends up where you meant it.
The controls under your right hand
The feed dogs drop from that small slider on the back of the free arm, which is where your hand already is when you are setting up to free-motion quilt.
Start and stop runs the machine without the foot pedal, which is what you want for a long seam or free-motion work. The speed slider holds whatever pace you set, needle up and down decides where the needle rests for pivoting, and immediate tie-off locks a seam without reversing over it.
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Angela Huffman, host of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting PBS show and founder and owner of Quilted Joy.
This is a good first PFAFF and a good second machine. It has the feed system the expensive ones are famous for, enough room for a lap quilt, and it still lifts into the car for a retreat.
Quilted Joy is a family-owned authorized PFAFF dealer in Louisville, Kentucky, and the home of the Quilt Fairies. Our technicians are factory certified for PFAFF and your machine is serviced in our own shop. Your Pixie Playdate owner classes are free with no limit on how many you take, and every PFAFF we sell is eligible for the Quilt Fairy Godmother Program, refurbished machines included.
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Ambition 610 or Ambition 620?
Same body, same 7.9 inches of room, same Original IDT, same 29 needle positions. The 620 adds 26 more stitches, two sewing fonts, a larger screen and Auto Snip, which cuts the top and bobbin threads at a button. If you stop and start a lot, Auto Snip is the one you notice every session. If you mostly run longer seams, the 610 covers the same ground.
Not sure which is yours? Call the Quilt Fairies at (502) 718-7148 or send us a note and tell us what you make. If you would rather have a brand new machine at this size, the quilt ambition 635 is the current one.
Additional Information
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Pfaff Ambition 610 Sewing Machine Factory Refurbished — Frequently Asked Questions
What does factory refurbished mean?
It means PFAFF took the machine back, restored it themselves and warranted it as new. It is not a used machine we serviced in our own shop, and it is not a floor model. The full PFAFF factory warranty applies exactly as it would on a machine out of a sealed box.
What is PFAFF's Original IDT system?
IDT is PFAFF's integrated dual feed. A second set of feed teeth comes down from above and moves the top layer at the same rate the feed dogs move the bottom one, so piecing lands where you pinned it, plaids meet at the seam, and a quilt sandwich comes out square. You engage and release it as you need it.
How many stitches does the Ambition 610 have?
110 built-in stitches, numbered on a chart printed under the machine lid and grouped as utility, quilt, needle art, satin, decorative and sewing techniques. They go up to 7mm wide and 5mm long, and one-step buttonholes are included.
What are 29 needle positions for?
They let you move the needle left or right instead of moving the fabric. Topstitching an edge, sewing a scant quarter inch, running a line beside a zipper: you set the needle where the seam belongs and let the fabric feed straight.
Can I free-motion quilt on it?
Yes. The feed dogs drop from a small slider on the back of the free arm, which is easy to reach, and the start and stop button lets you run the machine without the foot pedal while you guide the work with both hands.
How is the Ambition 610 different from the Ambition 620?
Same body, same 7.9 inches of room to the right of the needle, same Original IDT and the same 29 needle positions. The 620 adds 26 more stitches, two sewing fonts, a larger screen and Auto Snip, which cuts the top and bobbin threads at a button. If you stop and start a lot, Auto Snip is the one you notice every session. If you mostly run longer seams, the 610 covers the same ground.
How heavy is it?
18.8 lbs (8.5 kg), and it measures 18.9 by 7.6 by 11.8 inches. It comes with a hard cover, so it travels to a class or a retreat comfortably.
Does it embroider?
No. It is a dedicated sewing and quilting machine. If you want PFAFF embroidery, the Creative Elevate 680 is a sewing machine you can add an embroidery unit to later, and the creative icon 2 sews and embroiders from day one. The Quilt Fairies will happily compare them with you at (502) 718-7148.
Can I finance a refurbished machine?
Yes. Shop Pay Installments is available at checkout, and you will see your estimated monthly payment right on this page. Every PFAFF we sell is eligible for the Quilt Fairy Godmother Program, refurbished machines included.
What warranty comes with the refurbished Ambition 610?
The full PFAFF factory warranty. PFAFF warrants the machine frame for 10 years and the electronic and electrical components for 2 years, supplying replacement parts free in both cases. The remaining mechanical parts are covered for one year, including labor. Because PFAFF refurbished and warranted it, you get the same coverage a new machine carries. Keep your receipt with the warranty card.
How many of these do you have?
Refurbished machines reach us a few at a time and each one sells on its own. Call the Quilt Fairies at (502) 718-7148 and we will tell you what is on the shelf today and hold one for you while you think it over.
Why buy a refurbished PFAFF from Quilted Joy?
Quilted Joy is a family-owned authorized PFAFF dealer in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Quilt Fairies and led by Angela Huffman, host of Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting on PBS. Our technicians are factory certified for PFAFF and service is done in our own shop, so the people who sell you this machine are the people who will look after it. Your Pixie Playdate owner classes are free with no limit on how many you take.
