Why is my Pfaff machine not sewing?

If your machine turns on but will not sew or do anything, you might need to check the foot pedal. First, unplug the foot pedal cord and plug it back into the machine. If that fails, flip the pedal over and look for loose wires inside it.

How do you thread a bobbin on a Pfaff sewing machine?

How to Thread a Bobbin in a Pfaff Sewing Machine

  1. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case and slip the free end of the thread through the slit at the top of the bobbin case.
  2. Insert the bobbin case in the machine and release the lever.
  3. Rotate the hand wheel on the right side of the machine one full turn toward you.

How old is my Pfaff sewing machine?

Once you locate the serial number on your Pfaff sewing machine, you can go to the International Sewing Machine database here to find out how old it is! This database is a nice feature that you can’t find for many old sewing machines.

How do you adjust the tension on a Pfaff sewing machine?

Use a screwdriver to turn the screw on the case a little to the left to loosen the tension. If the bobbin case drops quickly 5 inches or more, the tension is too loose. Turn the screw a little to the right to tighten the tension.

Why is my sewing machine not threading?

Thread looping under your fabric is usually caused by not threading the upper tension correctly. With the presser foot lever in the UP position and tension set at 4, follow the threading guides/graphics on the top of the machine. Place the thread spool on the spool pin and secure with a thread spool cap.

What to do when sewing machine is not sewing?

Check the machine is threaded correctly ensuring the threading line on the hand wheel is at the top position (this puts the needle into the correct position for threading). Make sure the presser foot is lifted before threading the machine. Set your bobbin correctly into the machine.

How do you thread a bobbin on an old Pfaff?

Are old Pfaff sewing machines good?

Vintage Pfaff models offer precision, power, and durability. They contain solid metal parts and excellent engineering. On top of this, Pfaff made super heavy-duty machines that worked just as well for professional use as they did for home sewing.

How long does a Pfaff sewing machine last?

The average lifespan of a modern sewing machine is about five years. Pfaff models have an expected lifespan of at least 20, just based on the warranties Pfaff offers.

Why is my thread looping underneath?

A: Looping on the underside, or back of the fabric, means the top tension is too loose compared to the bobbin tension, so the bobbin thread is pulling too much top thread underneath. By tightening the top tension, the loops will stop, but the added tension may cause breakage, especially with sensitive threads.

What number should the tension be on a sewing machine?

So we’ll be talking only about the top thread tension since that’s where you’d usually make the adjustments. The dial settings run from 0 to 9, so 4.5 is generally the ‘default’ position for normal straight-stitch sewing. This should be suitable for most fabrics.

Why isn’t my sewing machine grabbing the bobbin thread?

There could be several things that could cause the machine not to pick up the bobbin thread. The upper thread could be tangled. Remove the thread completely from the machine. The correct size spool cap should be used for the size of the thread spool.