bernette 35 vs PFAFF select 4.2
Technical comparison · Mechanical
PFAFF select 4.2 is ahead on maximum stitch width; beyond that the two differ in stitch selection and buttonhole type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, PFAFF select 4.2 ranks #6 of 17, bernette 35 #8.
| Parameter |
35
bernette
F1 · Entry
|
select 4.2
Pfaff
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~200–450 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 11 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Stitch selection | Dials | Buttons |
| Maximum speed | — | 900 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 23 | 40 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | Four-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 1 | — |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 5 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | 6 mm |
| Space to the right of the needle | 170.2 mm | 173 mm |
| Drop feed | Yes | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | — | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Manual | Semi-automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | No |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Thread tension | — | Manual |
| Independent bobbin winder | — | Yes |
| Included presser feet | 7 | 8 |
The differences that matter
- Maximum stitch width: bernette 35 5 mm vs PFAFF select 4.2 5.5 mm
- Stitch selection: bernette 35 Dials · PFAFF select 4.2 Buttons
- Buttonhole type: bernette 35 One-step · PFAFF select 4.2 Four-step
- Needle threader: bernette 35 Manual · PFAFF select 4.2 Semi-automatic
Which one to choose
Choose bernette 35 if…
you prefer this set-up — stitch selection: dials; buttonhole type: one-step; needle threader: manual.
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