Questions for Pfaff Owners
#21
I have 2 Pfaff's also. I seem to use the IDT when piecing unless it is a curved seam.
I used to hold the threads tightly away from me when i started sewing but with the arthritis I now use a leader/spider/piece of cloth to get started and chain piece as much as possible.
I do use the single hole throat plate for piecing. I just replace it with the wider throat plate when I want to use other stitches than straight or want to move the needle over.
I did widen the hole on my 1/4" guide foot with flange using a small round file from Home Depot. This way I can move the needle over 1 [or 2] spaces if I want and still it works with the single hole plate. I check it first to make sure the needle clears the hole before I sew.
Unfortunately the throat plate is made of strong metal and the single hole can not be enlarged. Oh well.
ali
I used to hold the threads tightly away from me when i started sewing but with the arthritis I now use a leader/spider/piece of cloth to get started and chain piece as much as possible.
I do use the single hole throat plate for piecing. I just replace it with the wider throat plate when I want to use other stitches than straight or want to move the needle over.
I did widen the hole on my 1/4" guide foot with flange using a small round file from Home Depot. This way I can move the needle over 1 [or 2] spaces if I want and still it works with the single hole plate. I check it first to make sure the needle clears the hole before I sew.
Unfortunately the throat plate is made of strong metal and the single hole can not be enlarged. Oh well.
ali
#22
I always use the IDT on my machines for piecing, do not have that problem, guess I hold the threads with out even thinking about it, but also use leaders and enders, to save thread. love all my Pfaffs!! all 6 of them LOL
#24
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Originally Posted by debcavan
IDT engaged.
I get fabric down in the hole every once in awhile but not often. I don't use that little piece of fabric either. Some people put a small scrap through and then connect their patchwork.
The single hole plate does help this problem on many machines but then you have to remember to remove it before you zig zag
I get fabric down in the hole every once in awhile but not often. I don't use that little piece of fabric either. Some people put a small scrap through and then connect their patchwork.
The single hole plate does help this problem on many machines but then you have to remember to remove it before you zig zag
I always use the starter fabric, even when I use the single hole plate. It not only helps with the fabric jam, but also eliminates the need to clip threads.
#25
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I don't know what you mean by IDT. I love my Pfaff 1170 which I bought in 1997. I always lock my stitches when starting and to avoid the pull down, I start about a 1/4 inch in on the fabric and then backstitch to lock them. This alleviates the problem. I find this easier than using a start scrap of material.
#26
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Originally Posted by Tropical
I don't know what you mean by IDT. I love my Pfaff 1170 which I bought in 1997. I always lock my stitches when starting and to avoid the pull down, I start about a 1/4 inch in on the fabric and then backstitch to lock them. This alleviates the problem. I find this easier than using a start scrap of material.
#27
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Originally Posted by Tropical
I don't know what you mean by IDT. I love my Pfaff 1170 which I bought in 1997. I always lock my stitches when starting and to avoid the pull down, I start about a 1/4 inch in on the fabric and then backstitch to lock them. This alleviates the problem. I find this easier than using a start scrap of material.
#28
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Originally Posted by Tropical
I don't know what you mean by IDT. I love my Pfaff 1170 which I bought in 1997. I always lock my stitches when starting and to avoid the pull down, I start about a 1/4 inch in on the fabric and then backstitch to lock them. This alleviates the problem. I find this easier than using a start scrap of material.
#30
Originally Posted by MamaBear61
I have a Pfaff Creative 7550 that I purchased in the late 90's. I seem to have alot of problem with it pulling fabric down into the feed dogs as I start while piecing or joining blocks. This is not a new problem as my machine has always tended to do this and when I only worked on 1 or 2 projects a year I just dealt with it but now that I am trying to complete more projects it has become very bothersome. Now here are my questions;
1. Have others with this machine or similiar experienced this? (or does my machine need to go the the Pfaff doctor?)
2. I know there is a single hole plate available, has anyone purchased it and did it solve the problem? (I don't mind spending the money to solve the problem but if nothing changes I would rather buy fabric.)
3. While piecing do Pfaff owners have the IDT engaged or disengaged?
Sorry that this is so long, but I really like my machine and if I could get a solution for this little issue I like we can be happy together for years to come.
1. Have others with this machine or similiar experienced this? (or does my machine need to go the the Pfaff doctor?)
2. I know there is a single hole plate available, has anyone purchased it and did it solve the problem? (I don't mind spending the money to solve the problem but if nothing changes I would rather buy fabric.)
3. While piecing do Pfaff owners have the IDT engaged or disengaged?
Sorry that this is so long, but I really like my machine and if I could get a solution for this little issue I like we can be happy together for years to come.
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