1. Home
  2. Quilting Forum
  3. Talk to me of Pfaff....

Talk to me of Pfaff....

The same guy I bought the Free-Westinghouse machine off of, has another machine in the window. DH has seen it, I haven't managed to escape from the house yet today. Based on his description it is probably a Pfaff 130 (circa 1940s-50s). Looked at pics on ebay, and that is what he says it looks like, down to the dial-a-stitch thingie. The only difference is the one in the window apparently has a replacement motor, it's green . Dunno what he wants for it yet, but he sold me the Free-Westinghouse for $40, so it is probably pretty cheap.

Now, this machine, if it is a 130, does zig-zag and buttonholes, so one has to dance around it and sniff it over carefully before making a decision. I know Pfaffs are supposed to be all that and a bag of chips, but I have never met one personally so to say. Of the machines I have, only the Imperial does zig-zag and buttonholes (and has adjustable dogs), and it gives me no end of grief. It is the one that just stops for no apparent reason. It has one of those flakey top of the machine bobbin winding mechanisms that are such a pain in the neck too. I do need a more reliable machine that zig-zags.

So, has anyone ever met a Pfaff 130? The words "real workhorse" keep popping up in descriptions of it, that sounds promising. Things like "dial-a-stitch" always make me dubious though.

NightMist has put as many miles on her sewing machines as she has on her feet.

Reply to
NightMist
Loading thread data ...

Hmmmmm. Very interesting. Our Pfaff was a 1221 ( I think), and a treasure. Even when dropped on her head and mortally wounded, she would still do a perfect stitch backwards. Katrina finally got her. I have only good things to say about Pfaff. Just curious, I looked at 270003028969 over on ebay. The seller has some interesting comments about its abilities and limitations. I think you need to go look at that one. And, of course, if you can get it really cheap and hate it, you can always sell it to somebody who's just going to patch a backpack or tent stake sack. Let us know the rest of this adventure. I'd love to come play with it. Polly

Reply to
Polly Esther

I have a Pfaff 150 and it is a workhorse!!! Very solid machine. Even .though I love sewing on my Janome 9000, that machine will always have a home here.

Paulette in WV

Reply to
Paulette in WV

Showed DH that ebay listing and _he_ decided I need it! Gotta love that in a man. (G) He said his reasoning is entirely selfish. He figures a heavier duty machine for certain projects will save me time, which he can then claim some of.

Went down to the shop today, and the owner was not in and hadn't put a price on it yet. I did look it over and it appears to be in great shape, save for needing a new drive belt and a good cleaning. Left a message for him, and he called before I got home. DH and he settled on what I paid for the other machine, $40. My landlord called about getting the upstairs sorted out so we can get into it, and he said he would be happy to go down with me to pick it up in his truck tomorrow afternoon. It is in one of those big old cabinets that is built sort of like a desk. So obviously this machine is sending telepathic waves to men all over the place saying that it needs to come live with me.

NightMist

Reply to
NightMist

Reply to
Pat in Virginia

I have a 21 year old Pfaff, a techronic ( I think; it has a built in walking foot). I use a lot, don't have it tuned up on a regular basis and it is wonderful! I prefer piecing on it any other machine. The only problem I've ever had with it was when I ran over a pin and bent the bobbin case. So I am inclined to like Pfaff's. . .

Reply to
lisae

InspirePoint website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.