Questions for Pfaff Owners
#52
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Location: Maryland
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I have a question for those who use leaders and enders or spiders or bunny ears...
I use them when I chain piece to save thread. However, I don't understand how this helps with the issue of pulling down the fabric into the hole. Unless you hold the thread toward the back of the machine the same problem that happens with your fabric patches should also happen when you sew the leader/enders. They're fabric too. So, how do these leader/enders help? Not being snarky, just curious.
I use them when I chain piece to save thread. However, I don't understand how this helps with the issue of pulling down the fabric into the hole. Unless you hold the thread toward the back of the machine the same problem that happens with your fabric patches should also happen when you sew the leader/enders. They're fabric too. So, how do these leader/enders help? Not being snarky, just curious.
#55
Originally Posted by MamaBear61
Thanks for the input. I will try to get into the habit of doing a leader piece and see if that solves my problem and yes I probably should try new needle it does seem like that long ago I replaced it, but it probably has been too long. I have been using the IDT and that seems to be what most do.
#56
Originally Posted by Grambi
I use IDT for piecing.
I have a single hole plate which does help, but I agree with others that using a leader piece of fabric helps. It's just a habit for me. Saves on thread usage, too.
Don't think it's just a Pfaff problem.
I have a single hole plate which does help, but I agree with others that using a leader piece of fabric helps. It's just a habit for me. Saves on thread usage, too.
Don't think it's just a Pfaff problem.
#58
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 24
I also have the 7550 and love it, especially the dual feed that's built in. I have both the single and double plate and can't really tell any difference. My machine has never grabbed the fabric. My motor burned out this year and the part is no longer available, so I had to purchase a rebuilt one from Viking. That cost $270 and was guaranteed for 90 days. I suggest you let a dealer look at it.
#59
Originally Posted by Grambi
Alikat, is there a reason that you don't use IDT for curved pieces? Just curious if it makes a difference in how the bias edges stretch?
ali
#60
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 91
I have a 7570. because of the wide sewing area for embroidery it does cause sewing with 1/4 seams to pull into the needle hole. I bought a single needle hole plate for my machine and use it for narrow and 1/4 seams to eliminate the frustration.
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