Pfaff Expression 2016 Manual
SEWING FEET KIT for Pfaff domestic sewing machine pfaff presser foot pfaff foot. Roll over image to. 25 Bobbins in Bobbin Box for PFAFF(Front) #9033P 1069 6250 6270 Creative 2134 pfaff bobbin. Quilting Guide The Pfaff Edge guide is especially useful for stitching straight lines when quilting 2. November 16, 2016. The new PFAFF expression line is designed to excel. Product Features Large stitch plate - The extra-large stitch plate has seam markings to the left and the right of the needle to guarantee the right spacing and perfect sewing results.
Margie, I too own this machine, but have not had a system overload message. Have you turned it off and/or unplugged it a little while later? I have had a number of issues with this machine, but not that one. I just looked at the owner's manual (in case you didn't) and didn't see any message of a system overload message.
I believe I have tried unplugging it a bit afterwords and it then states the same thing. I was actually thinking of just selling the machine, but I can't find a sewing place in MT to sell a used 2009 machine. Plus it kinda bothers me to sell a machine I've had so many tension problems with the straight stich. Is there a Pfaff dealer that can do repairs that you can take your machine to? It might be something that can be fixed and worth a try before you buy a new machine.
I have a Pfaff 2134 which is probably older than yours. It suddenly developed tension problems and had never had any problems before that. When I took it in for repair, she first did a good cleaning and that was all it needed. Yes, I have brought it to the dealer at least twice regarding but they acted like there wasnt any issue, though there is. I own the Pfaff Expression 2.0 and have had this problem, but only when trying to stitch through too many layers. The only time this has happened was when I was stitching handles to the outside of a quilted bag. The handle was doubled under making it very thick.
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Maybe try a larger, sharper needle. I no longer try sewing through excessive thickness of fabrics using my old mechanical to do that job. I've had tension issues sewing on 2 layers of quilting weight cotton. Perhaps if I change to sharp needles and more expensive thread the problem will be fixed. I do have a old all metal machine. What do you use this machine for?
I have an older Pfaff 1473 bought in 1983 and it will sew through the thickest fabric such as denim without any hesitation or trouble. It is picky about thread though and I use Mettler or Gutterman, cheap thread would not work.
I still sew on this machine every day, it is a workhorse. The difference between your beautiful Pfaff and the Expression 2.0 is your machine was built in Germany and the Expression was made in China. My DH has a beautiful little Pfaff that was made in Germany that sews like a charm. I have this machine, and I also have had it for 5 years. It works really well almost all of the time, and I really love it. I have had the problem you mention when sewing on thick layers of fabric. It really doesn't like sewing through more than two layers of denim, for example.
I simply quit expecting it to do that, although if I really slow down, it will work. I am not sure about the tension problem. For awhile mine would sort of bind up the top thread, like it was caught on something, and that would mess up the sewing. I guess that could be a tension problem? What I did, and it is probably a big no no, is that I noticed I never had that problem if I was using serger thread. (I had some cones I was trying to use up.) So, I only use serger thread anymore, and I always make sure I use the same thread in the bobbin.
It has been years since I had any problems like I did for awhile. I hope your machine decides to behave itself. It is no fun fighting your machine. I have this machine, and I also have had it for 5 years. It works really well almost all of the time, and I really love it. I have had the problem you mention when sewing on thick layers of fabric. It really doesn't like sewing through more than two layers of denim, for example.
I simply quit expecting it to do that, although if I really slow down, it will work. I am not sure about the tension problem. For awhile mine would sort of bind up the top thread, like it was caught on something, and that would mess up the sewing.
I guess that could be a tension problem? What I did, and it is probably a big no no, is that I noticed I never had that problem if I was using serger thread. (I had some cones I was trying to use up.) So, I only use serger thread anymore, and I always make sure I use the same thread in the bobbin. It has been years since I had any problems like I did for awhile. I hope your machine decides to behave itself. It is no fun fighting your machine. Dina I've noticed is the top thread will get really tight in the thread plates and actually caught on something making me have to rethread the machine.
It sounds the same as you. Perhaps there is a warn out plastic piece it is catching on. What at brand of thread do you use? Thank you for the sweet wishes. I've noticed is the top thread will get really tight in the thread plates and actually caught on something making me have to rethread the machine. It sounds the same as you. Perhaps there is a warn out plastic piece it is catching on.
What at brand of thread do you use? Thank you for the sweet wishes.
Margie, I use MaxiLock serger thread. I think it is everywhere. I have bought it at Hobby Lobby, Hancocks, and even Walmart. Harcourt grade 5 math.
I have been told by experienced quilters that using this thread is a mistake, but my machine likes it. I just finished quilt 103, and I have only been quilting 6 years. So.shhhhh, don't tell anyone what thread I am using. What you describe is exactly what was happening to me, it was like the thread was getting caught on something. I mentioned that the first two times I took it in for its yearly 'physical,' but it continued happening.
That's when I changed to Serger thread.and, like I said, no more problems. If you give it a try, I hope it works for you too.