| Pfaff:6120 (Sewing Machine) | | Viewed 1009 time(s) |
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| About mitchs'mom | | | | Member since: 11/25/05 | | Reviews written: 5 | | Favored by: 1 people | | sewing machines reviewed: 5 | | Bio: more... |
| | Posted on: | 12/22/12 11:28 PM | | Approx price paid: | $125 | | Had this machine for: | 9 months | | Recommended? | Yes | | Online Merchants: | Amazon.com | Features
- Needle Threader
- Free Arm
- Adjustable Stitch Length and Width
- Adjustable Needle Position
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I found this machine on Craigslist. It was in barely used condition with all the original paperwork and manual, including the sales slip! It was originally purchased in 1994 for $850.00 plus tax. It is a mechanical machine and made in Germany. It came with 8 original feet which included the FMQ foot, and an extra quilting patchwork foot, along with all the factory accessories. It has the built in IDT walking foot, 12 stitch selection buttons which can be combined to make 29 different stitches. It also has 3 buttonhole stitch settings for making straight button holes.
It has a vertical full rotary hook and uses modern Pfaff plastic bobbins. 3 needle settings, 5.5mm stitch width, and a built in needle threader. The foot control has a switch for setting the speed of the machine. If you are new to sewing or teaching a child or inexperienced sewer this is a wonderful feature as it limits the speed of the machine considerably. When you want to go full out, pedal to the metal fast, slide the switch to the highest setting and off you go!
I have bought a couple accessories for the machine. I got a straight stitch plate for it, a stitch in the ditch foot and a 1/4 inch foot with the seam guide. I just placed an order for a 6mm open toe foot for applique and a fancy stitch foot. I may not really need the extra feet but If I do need them, I'll have them.
I love this machine! It has become my 'Go to' machine for piecing. It runs smooth and quiet and is light enough to take with me if I have to sew away from home. It has the hard plastic case with a place in the side for the cord and instruction manuals. What mitchs'mom does not like about this machine
The only thing I don't like is the setting for free motion quilting. There is an indent in the presser foot bar that you place the presser foot lever on to keep the FMQ foot above the fabric while FMQ. It feels flimsy and could be easily disengaged while pushing a quilt through the machine bed. | *LOGIN to add a comment to this review
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What a great find, congrats! A German-made Pfaff is a real gem. Thanks for reviewing it, sure to be helpful to someone else shopping used machines.
12/23/12 0:43 AM
That's a fantastic price for a great quality machine. For the free motion quilting it's called a mezamine level. The nice thing is: the foot hovers over the fabric at a consistent high rather than bouncing up/down. Thanks for a nice review.
12/23/12 10:29 AM
GOOD HEAVENS - what a great price! Happy you! What a nice machine. Lovely machine, and happy sewing. :)
12/23/12 10:44 AM
I too have one of the 6100 line of German made Pfaffs, mine is the 6122 purchased on Ebay a couple of months ago, it also was in barely used condition, paid 275.00. The last 6120 to sell on Ebay went for $425 so you got a bargin. I haunt Craigslist for used good quality machines, bought my first Berinina via CL. I sold a Pfaff 4175 I had had for years and immediately regretted it so was happy to have found the 6122. These are excellent older machines, I say buy them when you see them for sale as they'll still be around long after some of the newer computerized models have bit the dust! Happy sewing!
12/25/12 10:33 PM
Hi, I have the same machine, a wonderful Pfaff 6120. I inherited it from my stepmother, and I love it for general sewing and piecing. I'm just learning FMQ and can't figure out what settings to use. Would you mind telling me what needle tension and stitch length you use for FMQ? I have a darning foot which I thought would work, now I've ordered a FMQ foot, we'll see how it goes. thanks...
2/6/13 10:09 PM
jrzzz .... In FMQ stitch length would be at '0' as you want no motion from the feed dogs anyway. So straight stitch, 0 length. Tension is something you have to play with really. If I am using a thin cotton batting it will require a different tension than when I'm stitching on a thicker cotton/poly blend batting. Make up sample mini quilts, say 15 in by 15 in, baste layers and then play at FMQ on them till you get all your settings set for the project you are working on. Keep a binder with playing card plastic sleeves in it, record your settings for each batting type you use, then when you go to sew the next time you will not have to test again. My rule for happy quilting is simple: There is NO PERFECT! If you try for perfect you'll never make or finish anything. I use fairly busy fabrics, no one will notice if I mess up the FMQing anyhoo. Have fun!
2/8/13 8:15 PM