The creative elevate™ 680 machine delivers exceptional sewing performance for makers of every level. Add the optional embroidery unit to unlock a world of embroidery possibilities and expand your creative potential even further.CREATIVATE™ EnabledYour all-in-one creative companion for sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting.The CREATIVATE™ App brings the entire world of maker tools and education straight to your fingertips. Learn more about CREATIVATE™ here. The Original IDT™ SystemOriginal since 1968. The Integrated Dual Feed (IDT) from PFAFF® precisely feeds all types of fabric from the top and bottom for perfect stitching every time without the need for any additional accessories. Large Color Capacitive Touch ScreenGet all the information you need directly on a large 7” (153 x 85 mm) color capacitive touch screen. View your settings clearly and make all your edits on screen with confidence. The capacitive touch tablet-like screen allows you to easily navigate on-screen using touch gestures like swipe, pinch and spread. Exclusive PFAFF® Stitch Techniques Create unique finished projects with hundreds of sophisticated stitches, including exclusive and patented stitch techniques, such as, Floating Stitches, Radiant Stitches, Ribbon Stitches, Lace-Edge Stitches and Stacking Stitches. Over 400 Built-In StitchesBe astonished by the fascinating selection of PFAFF high-quality stitches. Built-In Learning CenterNow you can learn how to sew, setup your machine and master new techniques right from your machine’s screen, no need to search for the perfect tutorial online or even leave your seat. There are a wide variety of built-in interactive tutorials for specialty techniques, zippers, hems, quilting and much more. Built-In Quick Help Not sure what something on screen means? With just the touch of a button, you can see a quick description of whatever you want to know more about on-screen. Spending time looking everything up in your manual is a thing of the past. Personalized On-Screen ExperiencePersonalize your on-screen experience by naming your machine or changing the color theme of your screen to have it reflect your personality so you feel right at home at your machine. Bobbin WindingWind your bobbin through the needle to save time threading your machine. Or wind a bobbin while sewing so you don’t have to worry about interrupting your sewing. Specifications # Stitches 400+ Max Stitch Width 9 mm The Original IDT System Yes # Sewing Fonts 4 Sewing Surface to the Right of the Needle 9.8" (250mm) Screen Size 7" Needle Threader Automatic Needle Up Down Yes Thread Cutter Auto Snip Speed Control Slider Max Sewing Speed 800 stitches/min Tapering Yes Instant Permanent Reverse Yes Mirror Stitch Yes Automatic Presser Foot Lift Yes Display Type Capacitive Color Touch Screen Extra Presser Foot Lift Yes Feed Teeth Drop Manual Thread Tension Automatic Precise Stitch Positioning Advanced Free-Motion Options 4 Buttonhole Styles 9 Sensormatic One-Step Buttonhole Yes # Built-In Embroidery Designs 330+ # Embroidery Fonts 8 Embroidery Unit Optional AccessoryNeedle Positions 37 CREATIVATE Enabled Yes Included accessories Presser Feet• 0A Standard Presser Foot• 1A Fancy Stitch Foot• 2A Fancy Stitch Foot• 3 Blind Hem Foot• 4 Zipper Foot• 5A Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot• 5M Manual Buttonhole Foot• 6A Sensormatic Embroidery Foot• ¼” Quilting FootMore Accessories• Bobbins• Bobbin Spool Pin• Edge/Quilting Guide• Thread Net• Seam Ripper• Brush• Screwdriver• Felt Pad• Multipurpose Tool• Spool Caps• NeedlesSoft Cover for Machine• Soft CoverEmbroidery Accessories (if choosing the Embroidery Option)• creative™ Deluxe Hoop, 360 x 200 mm• creative™ Square Hoop, 120 x 120 mm• Hoop ClipsOptional Embroidery UnitYou can start with sewing and upgrade to embroidery whenever you’re ready, without needing to replace your current machine.