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Old 12-23-2010, 01:32 PM
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i bought a new Pfaff 2.0 for my xmas present & have been playing with it Can anyone tell me what i am doing wrong for free motion quilting? I lowered the feed dog & when i try to stitch it seems "stuck" I looked through youtube videos but nada
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i am going in for a class next wk but who wants to wait? lol
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Old 12-23-2010, 01:41 PM
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I had a Pfaff a few years ago and to do free motion you had to lower the foot only part way. The lever at lowers the foot goes down about 1/2 way and to the back - then catches (I think it's for darning). This way your foot stays about a 1/4" or so above the sewing plate. I don't know if yours is like that.
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Old 12-23-2010, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bjeriann
I had a Pfaff a few years ago and to do free motion you had to lower the foot only part way. The lever at lowers the foot goes down about 1/2 way and to the back - then catches (I think it's for darning). This way your foot stays about a 1/4" or so above the sewing plate. I don't know if yours is like that.
Mine is the same way. Lower presser foot 1/2.
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OH THANK YOU I'LL TRY THAT ! I DID LIFT THE BLACK PART IDT I THINK IT'S CALLED LOL
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i love this board You ALL are so great :)
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If you are in need of doing the free motion quilting before you fix the problem just raise the feed dog back up to the original position and tape a credit card over the feed dog area. This will give you the smooth and flat surface.

I am not a good guesser as to what is the problem. Sorry!
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WELL THANK CARRON CAUSE I WILL DO THAT IF ALL ELSE FAILS :) I LEARN FROM ACTUALLY DOING IT, NOT READING BUT EVEN READING THE BOOK DIDNT HELP HAHA
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I own a Pfaff and had the same problem til I discovered that little half step with the presser foot lever. good luck! Merry Christmas!
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU Thanks soo much ! I cant wait to get home in an hr & try it out woo hoo
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I have the darning foot in the correct position but I'm still getting loops on the back regardless of the tension....any suggestions??
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