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Originally Posted by tlrnhi

Would the BX there have any machines?
It's been over 20 yrs since I was in K-town. I remember it having some nice shopping areas, but wasn't into sewing at the time.

The Spangdahlem BX does have some. I think they carry the brother models that are only a hundred buck or so. I'll have to make the hour trip down to K-town and see what they have. They always have more variety and more stores off base.

I'll bet if you go to the tailor shop and talk to the ladies there, they could direct you to a place nearby that could maybe fix your machine.

I'm sorry your machine isn't working. Personally, I would stay away from the new Singers. They aren't like your grandmother's Singer. Is it at all possible for you to take it to the closest repair shop? If so, at least you'll have an idea of what's wrong with it and can decide if you'll get it repaired, or if it's worth repairing. My 2 cents worth.

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Originally Posted by Yvonne

When my daughter and her husband were stationed in Germany she bought me a Pfaff sewing machine. She got a very good price and carried it home on one of her trips. I learned to sew on Singer machines and that was what I was using at the time. I still like that old singer but don't ask me to give up my pfaff! It is a wonderful machine. Check around and see what kind of a deal you can get. I can't remember where the kids were stationed but it was close to the pfaff plant.

Don't ask me to give up my Pfaff, either. I LOOOOOOVE it!!!
And since you're in Germany... you may be able to get a great price on one.

Go online to the Singer site....or call the 800 # on the book for help from the source....it is possible that the machine overheated with the stippling...
it may have stopped to prevent further damage. Try it again........

otherwise, the flucuating power could be a BIG problem. Is the 7442 a computerized machine??? as you know, computers do not like power that isn't steady.

Good Luck. :-) The motor may not be able to handle what you want to do with it. :)

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Originally Posted by Loretta

If I had known anyone in Germany who could have gotten me a PFaff, I would have done so. As it is, I bought a new Pfaff 4 years ago and loved it so much I bought another one for piecing. Pfaffs are a wonderful machine and once you have sewn on one, you won't go back to Singer. Like someone said, "It isn't your grandmothers Singer". I would even trust a used Pfaff over many new machines of a different brand. Can you buy used Pfaffs there?

I'm sure you can. I just have to see where this Pfaff place is and see about getting one with an American plug.

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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom

I tried it several times since and nothing. It didn't feel hot or have a smell to it, but maybe stippling wasn't such a good idea on it. Although the stipple project was only 12 by 18 inches I think. So if it gave out over something small, I'm glad I didn't use it for the bigger project. I boxed the machine up in its original box and I'm off to buy a new one soon.

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Originally Posted by Loretta

Good- you will never be sorry when you own a Pfaff and they last forever. My service man told me it should last several life times if it is kept clean and serviced.

If I were in your position, with your opportunity ... I would listen to the Pfaff people ... I thought Pfaff was made in Germany, but I wasn't sure, so my singer advice should just go bye bye <g>. I probably should have just kept my fingers quiet. My husband of 26 years has always loved Pfaff, but we have never been able to afford it, and since thrift stores are so close, I have a lot of neat places for back up machines. Enough of my rambling, I can hardly wait to see what you purchase ... it will be a good education for all us!
One of the main reasons I take my machines to a repair person is because of that case issue. I bought a "repair your own machine" book ($69), but I didn't find any suggestions of where to get the tools it takes just to open the darned thing up. If I had more time, I might could develop a friendship with my repair man and ask him to teach me, but I don't take time, just want to pay the bill and get back home to my sewing! We must keep our priorities straight <g>.

ok, silly question....my machine is able to use a foot pedal or a button on the front to go. The foot pedal plugs into the machine when you want to use it. I accidentally unplugged mine one time.. it took a bit for me to figure out what I had done and plugged it back in.

Jennifer, Pfaff machines have a switch on the bottom for our power and the power over there. You don't need to special order one that can be used when you come back to the States.