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PFAFF PFILES: Creative Stitch Artist

For your pleasure is
Creative Stitch Artist software (also known as VIP Stitch Artist), which can be used to create 9mm and MAXI stitches. This software works for Creative 2140/2144/2170 and 7500 series machines.

Stitch Artist requires no dongle to run, and only a serial to install (provided below). Considering it is nearly twenty years of age and no longer supported by SVP, I figured it was time to share this useful tool.

Although the description of the software only mentions the 7570, this should also work for the 7560/7562 machines, and very likely 7510/7530 machines as well via a direct connection (9mm only as they do not have MAXI capabilities).


Creative Stitch Artist features the following:

Design new stitches for your machine
Create new 9mm and Maxi stitches for your Pfaff creative 2140 or 7570 machine. You can automatically create stitch designs from your own background picture. Select from nine different stitch types including traditional candlewick knots.

It's your choice
After loading your background picture, you can either create a Light or Heavy QuickTrace automatically, or add stitches using the QuickTrace, Satin and FreeHand features. Select one of nine different stitch types.

QuickTrace Light and QuickTrace Heavy
Click on a line to create a line of Running Stitches (Light) or Triple Stitches (Heavy) along the connected lines of your image. Choose stitch lengths from 1mm to 6mm.

Parallel Satin stitches add a beautiful sheen
Create straight columns and curved columns of parallel satin stitches. Fixed angle satin is always at 90 degrees to the direction of sewing, to allow the machine to move forward smoothly.

Place FreeHand Stitches where you wish
Add beautiful traditional Candlewick knot stitches in star, rectangle or ellipse shapes for the finishing touches to your stitch design. Place Single Stitches to link areas, or add straight or curved lines of Running or Triple stitch.

Edit stitches easily
Import stitch designs from your Pfaff creative 2140 or 7570 machine. Select and modify groups of stitches - move, cut, copy, paste, rotate, scale or mirror areas!

Import stitch designs
Insert stitch designs from your Pfaff creative 2140 or 7570 machine. Most of the 2140 stitches are supplied with the program, too. Insert pcd and pcq format designs also.

Select stitches easily
Choose one or a group of stitches using block, color, polygon or freehand select, or Select All. You can select stitches using the arrow keys, too.

Modify blocks of stitches
Cut, copy, or paste the marked section into that stitch design or a new one. You can also mirror vertically and horizontally, rotate, or scale parts or whole designs up and down.

View and stitch directly
Choose thread colors to preview your design, then transfer it to your machine. You can even export the stitches in embroidery formats to use in the hoop.

Choose your color
Select any color to preview your design. You can use the thread color numbers from your preferred manufacturer. Add notes, too.

Quick 3D View
Preview the stitches in three-dimensional stitches and set at Real Size. Use the VIP Configure program to set your fabric color. Print a design worksheet in color to use as a sewing guide. Set your screen background to any color in the 16-million Windows color palette. Turn the grid on and off or change the size or color.

Transfer your stitches
Send your stitches from your computer to your Pfaff creative 2140 or 7570 machine. You can also export the stitches in embroidery formats to use in the hoop.

Help and Tutorials
A printed User's Guide and extensive on-screen help provide advice if needed. The interactive training program included will show you how easy it is to use VIP creative Stitch Artist.

7570 Creative Card notes. This also applies to the 7560 & 7562.


You can download VIP Stitch Artist here. The serial to install is 820843.

PFAFF PFILES: PC-DESIGNER Software Ver. 2.0 for Windows Instructional Video Series (VHS, 1996)

PFAFF How-To Video Series -- PC-DESIGNER Software Ver. 2.0 for Windows (VHS, 1996)

Volume 1



***NOTE: The original VHS copy of this video had serious audio production errors (from the factory) with very loud music, low vocal volume, and background hiss. I did my best to remaster and even the sound out. Luckily, Volume 2 is in much better condition.*** 

Pfaff PC-DESIGNER Software Ver. 2.0 for Windows -- The creative link between the Pfaff creative 7570 and your home computer!

Ptaff Educational Consultant Linnette Whicker introduces you to a whole new world of creative possibilities using Pfaff PC-Designer Software and your Platf creative® 7570 sewing machine.

You'll love this complete video guide for using Pfaff‘s exciting PC-DESIGNER Software to create your own unique stitch motifs and embroidery designs. 

Beginning with the basics of PC-DESIGNER Software installation and configuration, Linnette covers everything you need to know to get you well on your way to becoming a PC-DESIGNER pro! Learn to master:

•P-Designs - Beginning with the menu commands
and a detail of toolbar functions, you'll even find out which
needles and threads make the difference. Linnette also shows
you how to use Fill-ins A and B, so you can sew beautifully
rich and colorful embroideries easily.

•M-Designs - from start to finish! You'll learn all
about the menu, toolbar functions, and the status bar. Plus,
we give you some examples to try step-by-step — sew along
with Linnette or try it on your own.

Once you've completed all the exercises in this video, be sure
to look for the PC-DESIGNER Software video, Volume 2, and
take what you have learned here to new heights in creativity.


Volume 2




Pfaff PC-DESIGNER Software Ver. 2.0 for Windows -- The creative link between the Pfaff creative 7570 and your home computer!


Ptaff Educational Consultant Linnette Whicker introduces you to a whole new world of creative possibilities using Pfaff PC-Designer Software and your Pfaff creative 7570 sewing machine. 

Take your creative sewing skills to the next level with Pfaff PC-DESIGNER Software. This video shows you how to achieve interesting sewing effects and master a variety of techniques with P-Designs and Creative Fantasy embroidery hoop motifs. Linnette shows you how to experiment with Maxi-Stitches, combining some with 9mm designs, adding free motion directional stitches to others, and manipulating Maxi-Stitches to create unique patterns. She'll also cover P-Design pattern sizing and merging selected stitch sections into one design.

You'll find out how to maximize your creative potential when you use your Creative Fantasy with Pfaff PC-DESIGNER Software. Learn step-by-step how to design from a BMP file, how to create your own BMP file from Paint Brush and how to scan a design and turn it into a BMP file. Plus, pick up creative lettering techniques, too.

You're sure to find hours of enjoyment and lots of sewing and designing tips from this complete tutorial.


Linnette Whicker, an Educational Consultant for Pfatt, develops educational materials and conducts seminars and classes worldwide.




If you have older VHS tapes or DVDs that you would like to donate to be digitally transferred and added to the PFAFF Talk YouTube channel, please send an email. I am currently looking for older Sewing With Nancy episodes and video releases (up to 2005); as well as official PFAFF instructional, starter guide, and promotional videos (up to 2005).

PFAFF PFILES: 7500 Series - Top Ten Most Common Problems and How to Solve Them

I recently acquired a hard copy of this unusual (and seemingly homemade) problem-solving guide for the Creative 7500 series machines (specifically the 7550 & 7570), written by Steve Ward. Although the title says "Service Manual", it's mostly a simplified guide for troubleshooting common problems with these machines. It does however contain a few of the repair illustrations and self-test key functions from the genuine PFAFF service manuals.

Although this guide is short at only thirteen pages, it should serve especially useful for those who are usually too intimidated to work on their own machines, but have a small, common issue that can be fixed at home; possibly avoiding a costly trip to a technician.




PFAFF 7500 Series Ten Most Common Problems Guide.pdf (4.82 MB)

PFAFF PFILES: Creative 7570 Instructional Video Series (VHS, 1996)

PFAFF How-To Video Series -- creative 7570: The ultimate technology for the ultimate in creativity!

Creative Sewing Specialist Philip Pepper and Pfaff Educational Consultant Linnette Whicker introduce you to a whole new world of creative possibilities as they demonstrate how to use your Pfaff creative 7570, step-by-step. 

Volume 1















Together, in an easy to follow format, Philip and Linnette cover all the need-to-know-basics of the Pfaff creative 7570. Beginning with a brief explanation of various types and uses of threads and needles, they'll cover automatic needle threading and bobbin winding on the 7570, entering and deleting security codes, basic maintenance procedures and offer a detailed description of each individual operating key and its function. You'll also get a demonstration of Pfaff-exclusive built-in Dual Feed and see the advantages of multiple needle positions. Find out how to create interesting effects with the hemmer foot, as well as other accessories that come with the 7570. Follow along as Philip and Linnette show you how to create your own cording for buttonholes, how to sew a variety of button-hole styles and to sew on buttons. Additionally, you'll learn how easy it is to program alphabets and decorative stitches into M-Memories, step by step and pick up some interesting ideas for sewing Maxi-Stitches, Maxi-Monograms and eight-way feed designs. Plus, you'll learn some valuable tips on twin needle sewing and other exciting specialty sewing techniques. There's also a special section on the 7570's unique Design Card system, featuring how to access Maxi-Design stitches and using blank Creative Cards to store your own original designs. 


Volume 2















This exciting video picks up where Volume One leaves off, bringing you more advanced creative sewing techniques including how to draw, enter, delete and insert stitches in P-Memories, creating beautiful entredeux and using wing needles, pinstitching for shadow applique and appliqué, and much more. You'll also learn to master the arts of cutwork with Richelieu bars and terrific bobbin embroidery from Philip, the renowned master of these sewing artforms. 

Plus, Philip and Linnette cover the Creative Fantasy embroidery unit in detail. They'll show you how to



  • Attach the unit to your sewing machine and cover the functions and screens 
  • Get the most from your Creative Fantasy Cards 
  • Use M-Mernories with the Creative Fantasy 
  • Combine alphabet styles and designs from a card 
  • Move individual letters
  • Embroider only the outline motifs 
  • Accurately position designs, including making templates and creating work using large scale letters 
  • Embroider specialty fabrics 

There's so much useful information packed into this video, you'll find yourself viewing it over and over!



1996 Copyright by PFAFF AMERICAN SALES CORP.



If you have older VHS tapes or DVDs that you would like to donate to be digitally transferred and added to the PFAFF Talk YouTube channel, please send an email. I am currently looking for older Sewing With Nancy episodes and video releases (pre-2003); as well as official PFAFF instructional, starter guide, and promotional videos.