New to me Pfaff 1221 - Colour me sad
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New to me Pfaff 1221 - Colour me sad
Well I finally got the bobbin area cleaned as best I could. No thread or fibers anywhere that I could see. However there was brown gunk that came off with q-tips and rubbing alcohol. It looks clean now.
Oiled it as directed in the French language manual and tried stitching.
Well It stitched well on straight stitch at various lengths - made a rough noise at first but stopped after a few inches of stitches. Looking good...
Then I tried the zigzag...no matter where I set the dial, I got satin stitch. And then when I reverted to straight stitching… nothing. The feed dogs are moving but not grabbing....
So... it joins the lineup. Hoping to have a sewing machine repairman come to the house. This ones in a cabinet and I have several other machines that I need an opinion as to whether it's worth my while to fix them.
I had my son bring one of my other Pfaffs downstairs for me to use.... since I am banned from using the upstairs steps since my fall.
Oiled it as directed in the French language manual and tried stitching.
Well It stitched well on straight stitch at various lengths - made a rough noise at first but stopped after a few inches of stitches. Looking good...
Then I tried the zigzag...no matter where I set the dial, I got satin stitch. And then when I reverted to straight stitching… nothing. The feed dogs are moving but not grabbing....
So... it joins the lineup. Hoping to have a sewing machine repairman come to the house. This ones in a cabinet and I have several other machines that I need an opinion as to whether it's worth my while to fix them.
I had my son bring one of my other Pfaffs downstairs for me to use.... since I am banned from using the upstairs steps since my fall.
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I have a Pfaff 1222, and was told by two shops that it couldn't be "fixed". Finally found someone who actually took it apart, cleaned 45 hears of gunk out with some car engine degreaser, and got it back to PERFECT. They called this machine the Workhorse, and all it needed was someone to really care enough to get the workings back "in line" to work another 45 years. Don't give up!
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Cam stack looks perfect! And it should not affect the straight and zigzag stitiches. I have a 1222 that sews perfectly on straight or zigzag - just can't use the buttons.
On the hunt for OSMG... will not take it to the one in Woodstock. Got a new line on one though. So sad since my Pfaff repairman retired...
On the hunt for OSMG... will not take it to the one in Woodstock. Got a new line on one though. So sad since my Pfaff repairman retired...
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Cam stack looks perfect! And it should not affect the straight and zigzag stitiches. I have a 1222 that sews perfectly on straight or zigzag - just can't use the buttons.
On the hunt for OSMG... will not take it to the one in Woodstock. Got a new line on one though. So sad since my Pfaff repairman retired...
On the hunt for OSMG... will not take it to the one in Woodstock. Got a new line on one though. So sad since my Pfaff repairman retired...
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Here's hoping it's just gunked up inside. If I can find someone who's willing to work on these Pfaff's, I'll get him/her to clean and service all of 'em! They are just the absolute best machine...
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Well I finally got the bobbin area cleaned as best I could. No thread or fibers anywhere that I could see. However there was brown gunk that came off with q-tips and rubbing alcohol. It looks clean now.
Oiled it as directed in the French language manual and tried stitching................................
Oiled it as directed in the French language manual and tried stitching................................
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