Ideal for passionate sewists, the creative performance™ 950 fulfill every sewing aspiration, offering features for utility sewing, garment making, quilting, embroidery, and more. This machine was crafted with many top-of-the-line features like mySewnet™ connectivity, tablet-like capacitive touch screen, and precision you depend on.

mySewnet™ Connectivity

Connect all mySewnet™ enabled devices to communicate wirelessly between them while transferring designs and information. A 30-day free trial of mySewnet subscription and Library is available for new subscribers.

mySewnet Library
Access to a full, continuously growing library of high-quality embroidery designs directly on-screen.
mySewnet Cloud
Get a free mySewnet Cloud account to use the free app, transfer designs and more.
WiFi Access
Connect to the mySewnet app, update your machine, get live machine updates and more.
mySewnet Blog
Enjoy a live feed directly on your screen of news, free projects and free designs.
mySewnet Apps
Download the free app that connects your phone to your machine, even if they are not on the same WiFi network. Digitize photos on the go, get live machine updates and more.

Built-In Help Center

Find step-by-step instructions of sewing and embroidery techniques, User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide and more in the Help Center.

creative™ Embellishment Attachment Capability

Embroider ribbon, beads or yarn directly and precisely on fabric as the optional
creative™ Embellishment Attachment guides the material into place.
Automatically stitch a variety of materials with your machine to avoid the time and
stress of stitching them down by hand.

Large Embroidery Area

Embroider large designs with the optional Grand Dream Hoop (360mm x 350mm).
Or embroider an array of sizes with 3 included hoops and numerous optional hoops.

Fast Embroidery Speed

The PFAFF® creative performance™ 950 Sewing & Embroidery Machine has the speed to stitch up to 1000 stitches per minute with optimum results.

840 Embroidery Designs

A variety of specialty technique built-in embroidery designs are grouped into different categories.

creative Signature Embroidery Programs

Mirror - Flip designs side-to-side and/or end-to-end.
Rotate - Rotate by one-degree increments for precise adjustments.
Resize - Enlarge or reduce designs, and the stitch count automatically recalculates.
Scale - Enlarge or reduce designs without changing the stitch count.
Multi-Select and Grouping - Select one or many designs for editing.
Color Edit - Change thread colors of the design directly on-screen.
Monochrome - Stitch any design in a single color without color stops.
Baste in the Hoop - Baste fabric to a stabilizer that is already hooped. Also great for velvet fabric with pile or other fabrics that you do not wish to hoop. Two options; baste around the whole hoop or just baste around your design.
Color Block Sort - Group like color blocks together for easy thread handling in embroidery stitch-out.
Color Block Merge - Select to eliminate stops between identical thread colors for quicker embroidery.
Change Stitch-Out Order - Set your preferred stitch-out order.
Embroidery Stitch-Out Overview -Review your embroidery settings and make desired changes before entering Stitch Out.

Enhanced Original IDT™

Integrated Dual Feed technology from PFAFF® delivers absolutely even fabric
feed from both the top and the bottom, and ensures perfect seams on all fabrics.

IDT™ has its own power source for more control
Built-in sensor will let you know when to activate or deactivate it

Enhanced Fabric Feed

With eight feeding segments, the most in the market, it delivers exceptional feeding for professional results. More teeth have been added to the feed dogs for a better grip while additional feed dogs have been added in front of the needle for more control.

10.1" Touch Screen with a new user interface

Our interactive tablet display, with a customizable interface and one of the largest
screen in the market*, allows even more creativity. Swipe, zoom, pinch and personalize on the brand’s largest, most customizable and intuitive 10.1in (257mm) fullcolor display. A brand new, specially designed Graphical User Interface, loaded with features that includes Help Center, User’s Guide and Getting Started to support and inspire sewists.

Exact Positioning Feature

Place every embroidery design exactly where you want it. Easily match multiple hoopings to create embroideries of unlimited size.

Stitch Creator™

Create new 9mm stitches or edit built-in stitches for unlimited creativity and use the stitch preview to see exactly what you are creating.

Exclusive Stitch and Embroidery Design Techniques

Experience unique, advanced sewing techniques: Floating Stitches, Radiant Stitches, Single, Double and Triple Ribbon Stitches, Lace Edge Stitches and Stacking Stitches for sophisticated design. Embroider a variety of specialty technique built-in designs such as Appliqué, Free-Standing Lace, Cutwork, Felting and more.

ActivStitch™ Technology

Sensors measure the fabric thickness to regulate the amount of thread needed to achieve perfect balance between the needle and bobbin threads. Results are perfect on both sides of the fabric.

Four Hoop Positions

Move the hoop to four constant positions: Current Stitch, Park, Center and Trim.

Three Embroidery Hoops Included