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MFG SKU: 850191112.FS

Pfaff Smarter by Pfaff 260c Sewing Machine Factory Refurbished

Pfaff Smarter by Pfaff 260c Sewing Machine Factory Refurbished

Regular price $449
Regular price $499.00 Sale price $449

Brand: Pfaff

Condition: Factory Refurbished- Full Manufacturer's Warranty

<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.7;"><li>Factory refurbished by PFAFF, warranted as new</li><li>27 stitches, mechanical, nothing to learn first</li><li>One-step buttonholes and an extra presser foot lift</li><li>Built-in needle threader</li><li>13.0 lbs, and 6.3 inches to the right of the needle</li></ul><div style="margin: 18px 0 0; padding: 16px 18px; background: #f6f7f9; border: 1px solid #e3e7ec; border-radius: 12px;"><p style="margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #0b4599;">Included with your Smarter 260c</p><ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65;"><li><strong>The full PFAFF factory warranty</strong></li><li>The Quilt Fairy Godmother Program</li><li>Unlimited free Pixie Playdate owner classes</li><li>Factory-certified PFAFF service in our own Louisville shop</li></ul></div>

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Machine Information

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 260c is a mechanical sewing machine with 27 stitches, one-step buttonholes and a small information display, and it is the top of the Smarter range.

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.

A sewist guiding navy fabric under the needle of the white Smarter by Pfaff 260c, with the stitch panel and digital display lit above.

Built to be picked up and used

One-step buttonholes measure your button and repeat it down a whole shirt front, and there is an extra presser foot lift for thick seams and bulky layers. A built-in needle threader saves the squint at every color change.

There are 6.3 inches (160mm) to the right of the needle and the machine runs to 750 stitches a minute. At 13.0 lbs (5.9 kg) it lives on a shelf between projects and goes to a class without a fuss.

The stitch panel on the Smarter by Pfaff 260c, with all 27 stitches drawn and numbered 01 to 27 beside the two digit display.

27 stitches, drawn where you can see them

Every one of the 27 stitches is printed on the panel and numbered 01 to 27, so you find the one you want by looking at it rather than by scrolling a menu.

Stitches go up to 6mm wide and 4.5mm long, which covers the utility work, the stretch stitches, the blind hems and the decorative rows most sewing actually consists of.

Close-up of the 260c control panel showing the needle up and down key, the reverse key, the stitch width and length keys and the two digit display reading 01.

Six keys and a number

Needle up and down, reverse, and a pair of plus and minus keys each for stitch width and stitch length. The display shows the stitch number you are on, and the information key tells you which foot to fit.

That is the whole interface. There is nothing to set up before you sew and nothing to remember between projects.

Five presser feet and a full kit

Standard foot, fancy stitch foot, blindhem foot, zipper foot and the one-step buttonhole foot. Five bobbins, needles, spool caps, seam ripper, brush and screwdriver, with 16 accessories in total.

Specifications

At a glance
  • Mechanical sewing machine, no embroidery
  • Maximum sewing speed 750 stitches per minute
  • 6.3 inches (160mm) to the right of the needle
  • 13.0 lbs (5.9 kg)
  • PFAFF part number 850191112
Stitches
  • 27 built-in stitches
  • Maximum stitch width 6mm, maximum stitch length 4.5mm
  • One-step buttonhole
  • 1.2 inch information display
  • Extra presser foot lift
Threading
  • Built-in needle threader
  • Manual thread cutter
  • Manual thread tension
In the box
  • Standard foot, fancy stitch foot, blindhem foot, zipper foot and the one-step buttonhole foot
  • Five bobbins, needles, spool caps, seam ripper, brush and screwdriver, with 16 accessories in total
  • Foot control and power cord
Warranty
  • 10 years on the machine frame, parts supplied free
  • 2 years on the electronic and electrical components, parts supplied free
  • 1 year on the remaining mechanical parts, covering both parts and labor
  • Refurbished by PFAFF, so the factory warranty applies exactly as it would on a new machine
  • Goes to the original purchaser buying from an authorized PFAFF dealer, so keep your receipt with the warranty card
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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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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 260c 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 260c a good first machine?

That is what it is built for. You choose a stitch on a dial and sew. There are 27 stitches, one-step buttonholes and a built-in needle threader, and nothing you have to learn before you start.

How many stitches does it have?

27 built-in stitches, up to 6mm wide and 4.5mm long, covering utility work, stretch stitches, blind hems and decorative rows.

How do buttonholes work on it?

One step. The machine measures your button and repeats the same buttonhole down a whole shirt front, using the one-step buttonhole foot that comes with it.

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?

13.0 lbs (5.9 kg), with 6.3 inches (160mm) to the right of the needle. It lives on a shelf between projects and goes to a class without a fuss.

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 260c?

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.