MFG SKU: 850184112.FS
Pfaff Smarter by Pfaff 160s Sewing Machine Factory Refurbished
Pfaff Smarter by Pfaff 160s 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 Smarter by Pfaff 160s is a mechanical sewing machine with 23 stitches and a one-step buttonhole, built for someone who wants a machine that simply works.
The Smarter line is where PFAFF puts its engineering into a machine that does not ask you to learn anything first. You plug it in, turn the dial, and sew. Factory refurbished, it is the least expensive PFAFF you can buy, and it still carries the full factory warranty.
Built to be picked up and used
There are 23 built-in stitches, up to 6mm wide and 4mm long. The one-step buttonhole foot is in the box, so a buttonhole is one pass rather than four, and the machine runs to 750 stitches a minute.
There are 6.3 inches (160mm) to the right of the needle, so a hem or a long seam has somewhere to run. It measures 11.4 by 7.9 by 16.1 inches and weighs 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg).
Two dials, and that is the interface
The lower dial has the stitches printed around its face, so you turn it until the one you want is at the mark. The upper dial sets the stitch length, numbered zero to four.
Nothing to page through, nothing to remember. If you have not sewn in ten years, you will be sewing again in about a minute.
The threader is the part you will thank it for
The built-in threader catches the thread and pulls it through the eye for you. It is the small thing that decides whether you change thread color for one seam or talk yourself out of it.
The reverse lever sits right where your right thumb already is, so locking the end of a seam is a press rather than a two-handed job.
It comes with a hard cover
The cover clips over the machine and gives it a handle, which is what makes the difference between a machine that lives on your table and one that lives on a shelf until you want it.
Sixteen accessories come with it: standard, clearview, blindhem, zipper and one-step buttonhole feet, three bobbins, needles, an edge guide, an auxiliary spool pin, a felt pad, spool caps, a seam ripper, a brush and a screwdriver.
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Angela Huffman, host of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting PBS show and founder and owner of Quilted Joy.
A first machine should be one you are not frightened of. This is that machine, and it has a PFAFF badge on it, which means we can service it here for as long as you own it.
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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Where it sits in the PFAFF line
When you are ready for PFAFF's Original IDT dual feed, the Passport 3.0 is the compact machine built around it, and the quilt ambition 635 is the computerized quilting machine with 7.9 inches to the right of the needle.
Call the Quilt Fairies at (502) 718-7148 or send us a note and tell us what you want to make. We will not sell you more machine than you need.
Additional Information
| Product type | Sewing Machine |
| Brand | Pfaff |
| Manufacturer | Pfaff |
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Pfaff Smarter by Pfaff 160s 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.
Is the Smarter 160s a good first machine?
That is what it is built for. You choose a stitch on a dial and sew. There are 23 stitches, a one-step buttonhole and a built-in needle threader, and nothing you have to learn before you start.
How many stitches does it have?
23 built-in stitches, up to 6mm wide and 4mm long, covering utility work, stretch stitches, blind hems and decorative rows.
How is the 160s different from the 140s?
The 160s has 23 stitches and a one-step buttonhole, so the machine makes the buttonhole in a single pass. The 140s has 21 stitches and a four-step buttonhole, which is the traditional method and gives you control over the length. Everything else about the two machines is much the same.
Does it have the Original IDT system?
No. IDT is PFAFF's integrated dual feed and it starts with the select 4.2 and the Passport machines. If dual feed is what you are after, ask the Quilt Fairies at (502) 718-7148 and we will show you the difference on the shop floor.
How heavy is it?
13.7 lbs (6.2 kg), and it measures 11.4 by 7.9 by 16.1 inches. It comes with a hard cover, so it lives on a shelf between projects and travels to a class comfortably.
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 Smarter 160s?
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. 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.
