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Pfaff Machine

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Newatthis Sat 15-Aug-20 09:51:32

I have an old but very serviceable Pfaff sewing machine, however, the foot won't go down properly and actually when I press the lever the foot goes down in slow motion but doesn't then grip the fabric. Anyone got an suggestions on how to fix it? I don't want to get rid of it because it is otherwise a good, solid machine.

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vegansrock Sat 15-Aug-20 09:57:18

Sounds like it needs a service. You could try cleaning it thoroughly with compressed air/ little brush including the bobbin holder, you may find threads tangled up inside, and then oiling it, but if no joy take it to a professional.

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Welshwife Sat 15-Aug-20 10:17:28

It will only need oiling if you have metal gears etc - if they are plastic the oil will spoil it.
I would see if you can find a sewing machine shop or engineer who can help you.

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Ilovecheese Sat 15-Aug-20 10:52:26

It does sound like a job for an engineer, but you could just see if you have lowered the feed dogs by mistake, and that is why the fabric is not being gripped.

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Newatthis Tue 18-Aug-20 14:41:58

Thank you everyone for all your tips.

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