My LQS/Pfaff dealer is having a big sale this weekend including previously loved machines. I would love to get one, but not sure which one!! I'm not into embroidery, so that's not an issue. Which models do you own and what are it's pros and cons? thanks

I don't have a pfaff, but I did shop quite seriously for one earlier this year. Depending on what you'd like to do with it I loved the 7500 series. Those are any machine starting with 75 - ten years ago they were considered the top of the line and have plenty of doodads to keep a quilter busy for years to come.

Just be sure you understand what the machine does, since these will be used machines each one will offer different things. My mom has an older pfaff not as fancy as the ones I mentioned, as far as I know it's never given her a spec of trouble.

Make a list, write down what you do want in a sewing machine. Decorative stitches? Needle up/down, adjustable presser foot, snap on feet, adjustable stitch length/width, needle threader are just a few things that you might like to have. If you'd like -make two lists, one of MUST HAVES and other of "would likes". That will really help you when you go to the store.

I have an older Pfaff I bought 22 years ago. It still works like a dream and I never had any problems with it. I bought a new Bernina not quite 2 years ago because I wanted more stitches and options. I had been looking to replace it with another Pfaff because of how good this machine was for me but alas, I would have to drive 30 miles or more for someone who sells or services one, whereas I have a Bernina dealer and repair shop within a mile or so of my house!!!

I completely agree with Loretta. I recently bought a 2026 on e-bay and absolutely love it. It does everything I could ever want to do since I am not into Embroidery. Also, my mother has a 2027 for piecing and she is very happy with it as well. Good Luck with your purchase.

I have a 7550 and I LOVE it. Bought it off Ebay last year. The IDT (dual feed) is why I wanted it. It's wonderful!

I own the tiptronic 2020. My daughter's husband was stationed in Germany and Naomi brought home a pfaff for me. (I paid of course!) It is a wonderful machine. One can't praise it enough! In fact I can't sew without the dual feed anymore! I have a Bernina with the stitch regulator. I love using it for quilting but I almost always use the pfaff for my piecing!! It's my rule :!:

I have a Pfaff Performance 2056 that I got a great deal on earlier this year. I bought it to replace my 23 year old Janome Memory Craft 7000. I have no regrets except one, I should have gotten it sooner! :) It's a great machine and I love the IDT feature. :)

I have a new Pfaff Hobby 1122, just a basic machine, but its great. German engineering - need I say more?

I've had my Pfaff 1475 CD for going on 20 years. I still love it! It has many hours on it and still stitches beautifully. I highly recommend Pfaff.

i bought a 2048 earlier this year and love it. the built in walking foot (dual feed) is amazing, it is virtually impossible to stray! i suggest getting the stitch in the ditch foot to go along with the machine, making stitching in the ditch so easy and it'll alway look perfect.

keep us posted.

Thanks for your help!! I might stop at the shop tonight, as I have to take a friend (ex-husband!!) for surgery tomorrow!!(when the sale actually starts) I'm currently using a 30 yr old singer that's had a lot of use..hard use!! jeans, suede,even tents for cripes sake!! It's starting to clunk some, and as I get 'more mature" :lol: :lol: I find I'd like a few features and fancy stitches (especially a threader :shock: ). She has machines for classes so you don't have to haul your own, smooth business move..I'm hooked :D So I think I'll see if she has something I can afford (700-800 bucks..I've been saving). Probably not new, but used. Its only 4 miles away, so maint. &repair shouldn't be a problem. I'll let you know what happens. OOOOH, I'm soooo excited :lol: :lol: :lol:

I have an old 1222. Mom has a 1222E. 35 year old machines, and they're doing well.

I have a Phaff Varimatic 6091 and love it. I have always cleaned and oliled it myself and never had amy problems with it. I guess I have had it for over five or six years.

Well, I got tied up at work Thurs. night til after the shop closed. Planned on getting there today, but due to several delays (surgeon running 2 hrs late, forgetting to put ex's name on his pain meds prescription, etc I didn't get there today either :cry: :cry: :cry: Tomorrow is another day!! Now if I can get this house cleaned up before company shows up tomorrow... :x

I have a performance 2056 also and it has lots of different stitches on it.awesome machine

I did it :D :D :D I went yesterday and got a 2048!!! I spent a little more than I expected to, but its new not used and its still less expensive than I could find new for anywhere. I'm so excited, now if I can get 5 minutes to myself to play...probably not before Christmas. I can take it backto the shop for free lessons the 3rd tuesday of any month. I also got a 1/4 inch foot free. I can't wait to use it, the old machine didn't quite pull straight anymore and was just annoying enough to make peicing begin to be pain instead of pleasure :lol: :lol: :lol:

Merry Christmas to me :D :D :D

CONGRATS ! How exciting ! the ahrd part is having to wait until you can use it :cry: But soon we won't ever find you on the boards you will be too busy sewing :wink: Can't wait to see what you create !
Sharon

Merry Christmas to you indeed!

You're gonna have some fun now!! We'll be looking for pictures!

Merry Christmas and congrats

Lucky lady! Enjoy your new machine.

We own three Pfaff's. Hubby has a Pfaff industrail, he uses for upholstery. I have a 7.. and a 2056 love them all. I wish like Ruth I had gotten a good deal on 2056, but it was top of line and new at the time. I love the new one.

Does anyone have a Pfaff 362. I bought one today, but there is no sewing book, so I don't know how to turn off the zig-zag stitch, lol. That's all it wants to do.

That is a great machine - a step up from my wife's 2038. If I remember correctly it has the low bobbin thread warning. I have that on my 1475 and it's a great little extra. You have lots of stitches, but the IDT is by far the best thing about your machine. Enjoy!

Darren