Need settings for the STITCH PATTERN WHEEL for this outstanding machine? Visit this link, and for a nominal fee, it's yours to view: • PFAFF Stitch Pattern W... Good sewing, Scott
+Ashley Knierim - I'm so glad you found this video helpful, Ashley. Several videos on these amazing German machines...Check out my Playlist highlighting several different PFAFF machines! Good sewing, Scott
Thanks for the tutorial.i have had this machine for over and year and have never used it. I'm trying to use it now and I cannot insert the needle. I've done everything possible. It seems like the needle bar or hole is too small for the needle to fit it. Please please help me out. I'm taking a sewing class and need to do my assignment. My other pfaff 280 machine thread is tangling so I can't use it either.
Hi Silver - The needle shaft area on this model and the 332 have a set pin that helps keep the needle orientated and secure, and can sometimes get displaced. Try taking a needle with the blade end first, and CAREFULLY insert it into the shaft area as far as it will go. This should help adjust the pin set to allow you to insert the butt of the needle. When attempting to insert the needle after this pin set technique, try rotating it in your fingers while applying upward pressure, and once the butt of the needle slides in, check for proper flat side orientation to ensure your stitch integrity is not impacted. All the best, and if you are in the market for a FULLY RESTORED vintage PFAFF, I have an amazing 332 currently available..!! Warm regards, Scott
Hi Thomas, I was given a Pfaff 239. Have you ever heard of this model. I can't find a manual for it and I need help with using the cams. The Pfaff 230 is the closest machine 1 have found to the 239 because it has cams. Any information you could pass on to me would be hepful and appreciated ! Thank you.
Hi Chris, I trust you meant to say "Scott," not "Thomas," but perhaps he will respond, as well. Below, is a link to acquire an Instruction Manual for your PFAFF 239, which is a fine machine: sewingonline.co.uk/library/pfaff-239.html I wish you good sewing, and glad you came across my channel. Please consider subscribing Chris, if you haven't already...All the best in sewing, Scott
hi, I've got this machine aswell. but i cant get it to work properly. on a single sheet of fabric it works okay but as soon as I dubble up on that same fabric the thread keeps breaking? I've tried to fiddle with the tension knob but that doesn't help
Hi Hieronymus, Thread can break for several reasons. Check your bobbin carrier to see how much pull is required to draw the thread out when removed...should only require about 3 oz of pull, which is very little. Also, ensure when you raise and lower your presser foot lever that the tension disks are moving freely. Next, replace your needle with a larger one (size up) and double check your needle orientation. Lastly, ensure your spool of thread is not snagging, and that when your presser foot lever is in the UP POSITION, that the thread pulls through smoothly. Beyond those basic tips, if you continue to experience trouble, visit your local sewing technician, as diagnosing an issue like this is much easier while on a work bench, rather than virtual. Good sewing and God bless, Scott
hola me alegra mucho el hecho que te hallas tomado la molestia de traducir mi mensaje lo que pasa es que yo tengo una pfaff230 y tengo el prensatelas para hacer hojales y no se como se maneja pues no poseo manual de manejo por ser la maquina tan antigua una abrazote desde las montañas antioqueñas colombia bendiciones
Hi Denny, You bet, this machines does very well with Vinyl. Visit the Main Page of my TH-cam channel, go to the ABOUT US tab, and check out the link for the Schmetz needle chart. You will also want to get a Teflon or roller foot to ensure proper material feed. Have fun, and thanks for the question! All the best, Scott
Hi Thomas, There really is not an ON/OFF switch on this model, only the button on the front to turn the sewing light on. If you have this machine, you have the proper cords, and you're plugged into a good outlet, your foot control may be faulty. If however, you're not even getting the light to come on, you may have more serious issues that will require a technician's attention. Let me know how things work out, and I wish you a great Winter of sewing fun, Scott
This is my first sewing machine and I have no idea what I'm doing, this was helpful!
+Ashley Knierim - I'm so glad you found this video helpful, Ashley. Several videos on these amazing German machines...Check out my Playlist highlighting several different PFAFF machines! Good sewing, Scott
Thanks for the tutorial.i have had this machine for over and year and have never used it. I'm trying to use it now and I cannot insert the needle. I've done everything possible. It seems like the needle bar or hole is too small for the needle to fit it. Please please help me out. I'm taking a sewing class and need to do my assignment. My other pfaff 280 machine thread is tangling so I can't use it either.
Hi Silver - The needle shaft area on this model and the 332 have a set pin that helps keep the needle orientated and secure, and can sometimes get displaced. Try taking a needle with the blade end first, and CAREFULLY insert it into the shaft area as far as it will go. This should help adjust the pin set to allow you to insert the butt of the needle. When attempting to insert the needle after this pin set technique, try rotating it in your fingers while applying upward pressure, and once the butt of the needle slides in, check for proper flat side orientation to ensure your stitch integrity is not impacted. All the best, and if you are in the market for a FULLY RESTORED vintage PFAFF, I have an amazing 332 currently available..!! Warm regards, Scott
thanks alot Scott for your response. i will try it and let you know.
Hi Thomas, I was given a Pfaff 239. Have you ever heard of this model. I can't find a manual for it and I need help with using the cams. The Pfaff 230 is the closest machine 1 have found to the 239 because it has cams. Any information you could pass on to me would be hepful and appreciated !
Thank you.
Hi Chris,
I trust you meant to say "Scott," not "Thomas," but perhaps he will respond, as well. Below, is a link to acquire an Instruction Manual for your PFAFF 239, which is a fine machine:
sewingonline.co.uk/library/pfaff-239.html
I wish you good sewing, and glad you came across my channel. Please consider subscribing Chris, if you haven't already...All the best in sewing, Scott
hi, I've got this machine aswell. but i cant get it to work properly. on a single sheet of fabric it works okay but as soon as I dubble up on that same fabric the thread keeps breaking? I've tried to fiddle with the tension knob but that doesn't help
Hi Hieronymus,
Thread can break for several reasons. Check your bobbin carrier to see how much pull is required to draw the thread out when removed...should only require about 3 oz of pull, which is very little. Also, ensure when you raise and lower your presser foot lever that the tension disks are moving freely. Next, replace your needle with a larger one (size up) and double check your needle orientation. Lastly, ensure your spool of thread is not snagging, and that when your presser foot lever is in the UP POSITION, that the thread pulls through smoothly.
Beyond those basic tips, if you continue to experience trouble, visit your local sewing technician, as diagnosing an issue like this is much easier while on a work bench, rather than virtual.
Good sewing and God bless,
Scott
Wow super fast answer I'll try it all, thanks a lot
como se hacen hojales con el `prensatelas en esta maquina mil gracias
Traduje sus palabras , y no comprendo muy bien , pero sinceramente aprecio que compartir sus pensamientos . Buena costura siempre , Scott
hola me alegra mucho el hecho que te hallas tomado la molestia de traducir mi mensaje lo que pasa es que yo tengo una pfaff230 y tengo el prensatelas para hacer hojales y no se como se maneja pues no poseo manual de manejo por ser la maquina tan antigua una abrazote desde las montañas antioqueñas colombia bendiciones
is this machine ok to sew Vinyl material for boat n car seats?
Hi Denny, You bet, this machines does very well with Vinyl. Visit the Main Page of my TH-cam channel, go to the ABOUT US tab, and check out the link for the Schmetz needle chart. You will also want to get a Teflon or roller foot to ensure proper material feed. Have fun, and thanks for the question! All the best, Scott
how do u turn it on
Hi Thomas,
There really is not an ON/OFF switch on this model, only the button on the front to turn the sewing light on. If you have this machine, you have the proper cords, and you're plugged into a good outlet, your foot control may be faulty. If however, you're not even getting the light to come on, you may have more serious issues that will require a technician's attention.
Let me know how things work out, and I wish you a great Winter of sewing fun,
Scott