Pfaff 1222 Vs. a New Machine
11-26-2016, 12:43 PM
#21
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Hello Candace!
I too have sent in my Pfaff 1222e for repair and Kenn has had it for a VERY long time. (6 months) I cant seem to get a email reply and now his website seems to have expired! Help. Do you have an email or phone # I can contact him with to see if my 1222e is fixed?
thanks!
I too have sent in my Pfaff 1222e for repair and Kenn has had it for a VERY long time. (6 months) I cant seem to get a email reply and now his website seems to have expired! Help. Do you have an email or phone # I can contact him with to see if my 1222e is fixed?
thanks!
11-26-2016, 01:55 PM
#22
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The talk on the vintage Pfaff Yahoo group is that Ken passed away. He was in and out of the hospital while having my machine and was very ill. I'm sorry to say, but you and a few others have machines that may need quite a bit of effort to get back:< You should join the Yahoo group to find out more info.
07-29-2025, 03:28 PM
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I am aware this is an old thread. But f you read this if you are looking for a 1222 or better a 1222e look on eBay there are many of them that come from estates sales and are barely used. You can check the sellers feedback before you buy and if the machine is listed as used and not parts or repair it has to work 100% or you can return it at the sellers expense.I have been a member for 20 years.Yes I specialize is vintage Pfaff mechanical machines .
07-29-2025, 06:46 PM
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Gee Douglas2916, I wish you lived closer. I have 3 of these beauties - a 1222 (my original from 1975 - had to put a new main gear in it), a 1222SE bought used and a 1221. The 1222 begins to "run on" after it's been used a a moderate speed for too long (like when I'm using it to machine quilt) - I've already tried a different foot pedal but it still does it. I'm told its a resistor in the machine pillar but I'm not getting into that. I switch off and use the 1222SE - but this one keeps slipping the spring off the presser foot.... I have a Bernina repairman fix it because I figure he's used to looking after similarly engineered SM. Keeping my finger crossed that I can continue this way till I die or use up my fabric stash, whichever comes first....
07-30-2025, 05:06 AM
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I did this too! From this same man.
Go here http://www.kennsplace.com/pfaff_mail_a_repair.htm I was quoted a minimum of $500 and upwards of that to fix my 1222. I mailed him my machine about 3 months ago and he's still got it as there's a component in the foot control he's having problems with. But, it's being fixed as good as new for $189 plus my cost to ship it to him. I know one lady who told me she was VERY happy with her machine when she got it back. I'm still waiting for mine, but this is something to consider!
The 1222 is supposedly one of the BEST machines made by Pfaff and because you are sentimental and want to keep it, this may be an option for you. I have to tell you that for $300, you would be hard pressed to buy a decent machine. Especially for doing jeans. The machines at that price point would just not compare to a Pfaff 1222. I would imagine you could have a close to brand new Pfaff 1222 for about $200 and personally, that's the way I'd go.
The 1222 is supposedly one of the BEST machines made by Pfaff and because you are sentimental and want to keep it, this may be an option for you. I have to tell you that for $300, you would be hard pressed to buy a decent machine. Especially for doing jeans. The machines at that price point would just not compare to a Pfaff 1222. I would imagine you could have a close to brand new Pfaff 1222 for about $200 and personally, that's the way I'd go.
07-30-2025, 05:33 AM
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I am aware this is an old thread. But f you read this if you are looking for a 1222 or better a 1222e look on eBay there are many of them that come from estates sales and are barely used. You can check the sellers feedback before you buy and if the machine is listed as used and not parts or repair it has to work 100% or you can return it at the sellers expense.I have been a member for 20 years.Yes I specialize is vintage Pfaff mechanical machines .
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