imagine a sewing machine compact enough to whisk away to a sewing class, or fit in your bookshelf. Now, imagine this same machine is chock-full of features designed to meet the high demands of the PFAFF® sewer. The PFAFF® passport™ 3.0 is specially designed for small spaces, as well as going places such as classes, retreats or any sewing journey. It is your license to venture out in the world and discover new ways and new places to sew! No limits. Just freedom. Compact/Portable Sewing MachinePerfect for taking to classes and for travel (lightweight:14.7lbs/6.7kg) The Original IDT™ SystemIntegrated Dual Feed only from PFAFF® for over 40 years! Absolutely even fabric feed from both the top and the bottom. Thread snipsAutomatically cut top and bobbin threads, pulling thread ends to the back side of fabric. PFAFF® Original Presser Foot SystemMany optional accessories are available to expand the sewing experience. 100 StitchesA wide variety of beautiful 7mm stitches, including utility stitches, buttonholes, decorative stitches, quilt stitches, needle art stitches and satin stitches. Top Loaded BobbinTwo Spool PinsAccessory Feet Included Two LED Light SourcesStitch Menu TabHard CoverAccessory TrayOptional extension table Start/Stop Button – Press the Start/Stop button to sew without the foot control. Makes sewing long seams, free-motion and buttonholes easy Speed Slider – Adjust the speed with the speed slider for full control Extra-high Presser Foot Lift – Raises the presser foot to its highest position so that thick fabrics can be placed easily under the presser foot. Free-motion Sewing – Simply attach the optional free-motion presser foot and lower the feed dogs for easy quilting Presser Foot Pressure – Can be adjusted for specialty techniques or when sewing on light or heavy fabric. Adjustable Thread Tension – Depending on the fabric, batting, thread, etc., the thread tension dial can be set to make the threads meet evenly between the layers of fabric. Needle Up/Down – Touch a button to set your needle to automatically stop up or down in the fabric for pivoting, appliqué and more. Tap the foot control to shift between needle up/down position. Immediate Tie-off – When the button is pushed, the machine will tie-off automatically for a quick and easy finish. Integrated Needle Threader – Makes threading the needle fast and easy. Stitch Plate – Markings to the left and right of needle help you guide your fabric. Snap-on/Snap-off Presser Feet – Changing is easy, no screwdriver or other tools are needed