Pfaff 135 question !

[AbelJojua]

Hi guys I have a pfaff 335 - 132B/C H3S

can anyone help me break down what this all means please? 
 

is this machine for binding ? 
 

Can it sew leather ?

 

or is it for fabrics?

thanks !

[eblanche]

The following thread may be of help:

Please share photos of the machine if you can.

Edited May 1 by eblanche

[Tigweldor]

Okay, this will take a minute.

The Pfaff are divided into classes from light to heavy caliber machines : A , B , C and D

A = needle size 60 to 80

B = needle size 80 to 100

C = needle size 100 to 140

D = needle size 150 to 180

 

Then there are sub classes : A/B , B/C , C/D   ----- these have the small hook and bobbin but the large needle hole

 

H1 , H2, H3 and H4 stands for the maximum foot lift - with H4 I think being 11mm  (don´t quote me on that last figure)

So your Paff is type 335 --  model 132 --  has the small hook and bobbin but the large needle hole (80 to 140) and probably a max.  foot lift of 10mm

 

Hope that helps you out

Hans

Edited May 2 by Tigweldor

[Tigweldor]

The above should be noted when choosing to buy a Pfaff or using it in your armada.

Pfaff set up their machines according to what is stamped into the brass plate.

This means needle to hook clearance and also thread clearance within the hook - bobbin system.

So if you for example take a machine from the "B" class - which is set up from the factory to run needles from 80 to 100 - and think without knowing : well my 335 can handle way bigger - you will NOT get satisfactory stitches - without doing a lot of readjustment and even different parts.

This has probably caused a lot of head scratching over the years with people who had Pfaffs that did not work - but Pfaff made you run within a limited parameter of needle/ thread thickness. They never proclaimed to have one machine that can do it all - they custom tailored their machines to limited needle size = thread size ---  thus the machines made beautiful stitches within set parameters.

That was their strategy back then - proved them right - they earned a name for quality.

Now you have to beware for your own good, when buying used - the older used industrial Pfaff sewing machines were most always designated to some very specific factory sewing job. 

Some set up for sewing gloves and thin stuff - small needle , small stitch

Some set up for sewing sandals or other thick leather.

Only advice I can give :you MUST read the brass plate and see if the machine is suited for your exact application.

If it is not - do not buy it and waste your time and money trying to change it - it is NOT worth ist - just buy the right model.

Or an Adler.

Greetings

Hans

 

 

Edited May 2 by Tigweldor

[Uwe]

And the “S” at the end means that it left the factory with toothed presser feet and feed dog designed for fabric (”Stoff” in German). Presser feet and feed dog are easy to exchange for leather version without teeth. 

Edited May 2 by Uwe

[Tigweldor]

The only reason I recommended an Adler in last posting is `cause here in Germany, their country of origin, there is a friendly rivalry between Pfaff and Adler (owners).

Sort of as amongst car nerds who is best out of GM, Ford and Mopar.

As we all know Ford stands for : Fix Or Repair Daily - Found On Road Dead or  F...ed On Race Day 

Naturally it´s all just in jest, to pull the other guy´s leg.

Like recommending to make much better use of his sewing machine as boat anchor, large paper weight or door stopper.
Better yet - just buy an Adler cause they´re built solid.

 

Greetings

Hans

Who likes his Adlers just as well as his Pfaff 138 ZigZag

Edited May 3 by Tigweldor