Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Bostons
Here is my Pfaff 130. It belonged to my Dad.
Apparently the Pfaff 130's were popular among sailors because they were heavy duty and could sew through sails and could be set up with a hand crank.
The front of the machine says Made in Germany but the motor says Made in USA. And this thing is HEAVY!!!
Hello Bostons, I also have my Mother's Pfaff 130. My 130 is in better shape than yours, but they are fantastic machines. My Mom bought it brand new in 1952 and used her Pfaff almost daily for 55 years, sewing everything from fine dresses and home decor to mending Dad's horse tack. I actually gave her a newer machine a few years ago because I thought she needed a more 'modern' machine! She tried to get used to the new machine for a year and finally gave it back to me -- she loved that Pfaff! The one thing she wanted me to keep forever when she passed away was her beloved Pfaff! Oh, and yes they were made in Germany, but the motor does say USA.
Nancy
That's a great story Nancy. Well, my Dad is a little rough on things and then having it live at sea for all those years took its toll. The rust worries me and I really have no idea how to restore it. I'm glad it works. I thought I saw a thread here once about how to clean up an old machine?