Professional sewing, trimming, perfect serging and hem finishing! For those hobby dressmakers who want their sewing to look even more professional, there is now the coverlock 4862 with the 5 mm cover stitch. It has everything that you need and is so easy to use! Find out more!

The features at a glance!

So easy to operate! The correct thread tension is set automatically! It can be easily altered as desired for special fabrics or techniques.

Professional! With the 5 mm cover stitch, you can hem and serge in a single operation, giving you a professional finish quickly and easily. Use it for sweatshirt hems, sewing on elastic bands, and much more. You can also use the cover stitch for fantastic decorative effects.

The right program for every sewing job! Simply select your program with the selector knob on the side. The integrated program display shows you the correct settings, such as the stitch length (ranging from 0.5 - 4 mm), seam width (variable up to 9 mm), differential feed (0.5 - 2), needle position and more.

PRACTICAL! The precise seam width (variable up to 9 mm) is displayed in the viewing window. What's more, the upper blade does not need to be lowered when altering the seam width.

All the important controls are conveniently located and easily accessible.

Generous working surface thanks to the attachable power table! By working with the power table, you'll have a lot of space when sewing. For instance, if you are working with the double chainstitch or the cover stitch, you'll find it easy to guide the fabric while sewing.

The spool holder slides back to accomodate large spools and make more room during sewing.


The presser foot lifter is located on the outside to the right, leaving your left hand free to guide the fabric.

No need to change the presser foot or needle plate when sewing rolled hems - simply swivel the stitch width latch away.

No stretching of the material, no puckering with fine fabrics, thanks to the differential feed (variable from 0.5 - 2).
Even knitted fabrics will remain perfectly flat and not draw out of shape. Plus, by reverse- setting the differential feed, you can create amazing wavelike effects!
Use the converter to work with 2 threads.

Create the beautiful 2-thread flatlock seam for decorative effects.

Quick threading. All threading paths are color-coded, with the most important ones shown on the looper cover.

THERE'S MORE! Threading aids for the double chainstitch looper and the lower overedge looper switch on automatically.

Another bonus! The double chainstitch - a genuine industrial seam! Create extraordinarily tough seams for extra durable clothing, cushion covers and more. And it's perfect for decorative hems!

"Slow sewing" for complex sewing jobs, "quick sewing" for rapid work - two sewing speeds can be set with the foot control.
Regardless of whether you are sewing light or heavy fabrics, or whether you are sewing quickly or slowly - the needle-piercing power is controlled electronically and is guaranteed to remain constant.


Safe and sound! When the looper cover or the swivel plate is open, it is impossible to sew.

Variable presser foot pressure - six settings can handle every fabric, so you always have perfect feeding.

WONDERFULLY PRACTICAL: the thread cutter! No more searches for your scissors.

Movable upper blade - can be turned on or off as needed.

For optimal thread feeding, large spools, or to make more space for sewing: the swivel spool holder.

All trimmings are neatly collected in the large waste box.

There is lots of space for accessories in the accessory box.

Extensive range of accessories: tweezers, needle threader, needle assortment, power table, clip-on guide for decorative yarns, replacement upper blade, spool nets, needle changing aid, transparent presser foot, converter, thread unreeling discs, machine oil, cleaning brush, and many more.

Needles can be changed quickly and easily, thanks to a small tool: the needle changing aid.

Thread your needles in a flash with the needle threader (accessories).

Super: the universal standard presser foot for sewing all stitch types.

Even more exciting possibilities with special accessories, like the blindstitch foot, the gathering/shirring foot, the beading foot, the universal tape binder, the piping/welting foot, the lace and braiding guide, and the cording foot. They add even more dimension to your coverlock and are available from your authorized Pfaff dealer! By using different presser feet, you can perform various serging techniques, even in a single operation. So you can save time and produce perfect results.

Changing presser feet is quick with "snap on" feet! Simply snap on and snap off.

Easy-to-follow operating instructions with color illustrations.

The protective cover provides protection against dust.

Optimal stability thanks to rubber feet