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Pfaff:130 (Sewing Machine)
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Reviewed by:FlyGuy2
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Member since: 9/26/05
Reviews written: 20
Sewing skills:Advanced
Favored by: 1 people
sewing machines reviewed: 10
Bio: I am a 35 year old Gay Partnered Male. I just bought my first computerized Viking 730 and loving it....more...
Posted on:8/4/08 9:16 PM
Approx price paid:$100
Had this machine for:1 Day
Recommended? Yes
Pfaff 130Features
  • Adjustable Stitch Length and Width
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What FlyGuy2 likes about this machine
This is a Iron work horse. It does a Straight and zigzag stitch only. But it does the stitches are very nice. I haven't gotten to use it too much yet as I just got it. It is easy to thread once you get use to it , remember this is a 1954 machine so I had to forget all about my Ellegante and its auto thread. I also had to get use to a side bobbin that is metal. I am planning on using this machine for free motion quilting as it is very heavy duty. It came in a cabinet with all its feet which are about 5. I also have the original owners manual and the original Pfaff oil can. which I was total was a real deal.

What FlyGuy2 does not like about this machine
So far its in mint condition so there isn't anything I don't like, I am going to try and get use to taking care of a older machine so I am going to call on you guys that own vintage machines for help.


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Reader Comments
Mufffet8/4/08Sounds like you got yourself a goodie there! Have fun!
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Yarndiva8/4/08Congratulations on your Pfaff. I have the 131 which is the strait stitch only version. Once you get used to them, they are as wonderful as driving a vintage car.
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catsmeow8/4/08I have heard that this is a wonderful machine, and highly prized by collectors. You got an excellent deal!
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Celeste8/5/08Go to www.needlebar.org as this entire site is dedicated to vintage machines. I have learned so much from that website and you will get alot of help there. Very nice machine. I used to wonder what in the heck people could be talking about when they'd say these older machines outshine the new plastic-y ones but now I know. They work their little fannies off with just a little oiling now and then!!
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JeanK8/5/08You've got one of the best machines ever made. Not only can you free-motion quilt, you could sew boat-sail canvas. Really. Sailing folk in So. Cal. use 130's for sail repair a lot. If you sew dog collars of leather or nylon belting, the 130 will make easy work of it. I own one, too - love it and will never give it up.
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bestgrammy8/6/08Mint condition for only $100...Wow!
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Ndorfpins8/7/08OK - just when I think there aren't any other machines I "need" I find a new "old" one that I will now be obsessing over. Sigh... to many machines, too many projects, too many fabrics, sooo little time :)
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