Fixed it Myself!
 

I have a Pfaff 1222 that was my mom's originally. I've been sewing on it for at least 20 years. It's been too stiff to turn forward, but not backward. I pulled it completely apart. I oiled EVRYTHING that moved, still a bit stiff. The weird thing was, when it was laying on it's back it was loose, when standing tall it was tight. Talked to a friend who was a metal shop teacher before he retired. He said to flip my reverse/freemotion switch back and forth so I could find it. Oiled it. Nice and loose again! Put it all back together and YEAH ME it's working fine. I'm so proud of myself. I LOVE this machine. I have had a Babylock. I have a Viking, quite new, and haven't cared for either. I'm so happy to get this one working again.

great job! I rescue a lot of older machines that need a bit of TLC due to sitting in a dark closet or garage shelf for many years. When I'm sure the machines are working properly, I donate them to a youngster who wants to learn sewing but can't afford a machine. These older machines are so much better for beginning sewists as the new plastic models are often plain junk.

Great thinking outside the box. Go to someone who can actually help.

Almost funny story: A friend's machine was having a few issues all of a sudden. [?] So she called me and we took her machine to my special repair person. We got same day service as usual. Her machine was full of lint and dust. She has had her machine for many many years and never had it serviced! She thought that doing the usual stuff we do at home was enough. Embarrassing and funny moment. We laughed all the way home.

Glad you were able to fix your machine on your own. When we have one we love it isn't good when they don't work well!!

I have the same machine. I love, love love it!

What a great feeling being able to fix it yourself. Congratulations!

I'm glad you were able to fix it. Now back to the other joy of sewing with it.

Good for you! I'm impressed. :) Keep loving that machine and what you can make on it!

So happy for you - I have several Pfaff 1222's - need to get one a new circuit board and have one sourced. Now to start the process.

Kudos to you for your ingenuity & being to tackle this job yourself. It always makes me feel so good to take on a challenge (out of my norm) & achieve success. Good for you !!

Thumbs up! Good job and good friend!

So happy for you! Great job! Now have fun with her.

Good for you, but I would recommend that you take it in for a service as there is a heavier lubricant they use on the gears inside to keep them running smooth. I have had mine for almost 45 years and would give up my embroidery machine before it. I would recommend that you go on ebay and buy one for repair as parts are getting harder to find, I was just talking to a machine repair guy and he said it was a shame and he was really having trouble getting them.

Congratulations. Look forward to seeing what you do with it. BrendaK

I know what you mean I had one that I bought new then just this past year it died, I sewed it to death I think. But yes I had done repairs and cleaning on it myself for years. A great machine. Enjoy I especially enjoyed the built in dual feed.

Fortunately my mom had purchased the same machine (she regretted giving me hers). It died, so I kept it for parts. Now I can cannibalize it if/when needed. My friend has some white grease (I think he called it) for my old longarm that I'm wondering if will work on the gears in the Pfaff. Thanks for the encouragement everyone.
When I find old metal machines at yard sales I buy them and if they're running okay will hold onto them until I find someone who needs a machine. I've given four that way so far. I have an old Viking I'm struggling with getting it to stitch straight, just wants to zigzag. Once I get that one done I'll have a home for it. I'm a bit busy with homeschooling, baseball, etc.. to really make myself sit down and muddle through working on it. My Pfaff took priority over everything. The boys had to get their own dinners!

ohh good to know.. thanks for sharing

Congratulations on fixing the problem yourself, sometimes it's just a simple fix and you're good to go. When you have a machine you love, you hate to lose it; glad you got it working again.

I had a Pfaff 1222 that I sewed on for about 30 yearrs & then gave to my DD. Great machine.Loved it. Unfortunately, whenshe moved the foot pedal was lost. Does anyone know if they are available anyplace?

I just saw one on ebay. There was a 1222 for over $1000. Think I'll just keep working on mine.

Wonderful! I just love that you got it fixed by yourself.

It's such a fantastic machine. I'm having a hard time trying to use the much newer Viking. It always seems to get tension issues whenever I turn my head. My Pfaff is old reliable! Glad you love yours as much as I do.

Good job! I do that for my FW, but not sure I would try it on my Janome. However, she's new, so no issue yet.

Good for you..Your mom would be proud..