presser foot questions

[guildsmyn]

hi, newbie here with a basic question on adjustments.

I recently purchased a pfaff 145 that came with a came with a piping foot and setup for system 190 needles. I purchased a zipper foot for a pfaff 145 h3 to work on a project that requires a large zipper but the foot is a few mm to high to move the fabric.

Do I need to purchase a zipper foot that works with pfaff 145 h3 machines setup for system 190 needles or is there an adjustment to lower the inside and outside presser feet?

 

thank you

[Uwe]

I'm guessing your zipper foot is a few millimeters shorter than the piping foot. The rear presser bar height can be adjusted, but it's not entirely trivial and you certainly don't want to do that everytime you swap feet.

All the "correct" Pfaff 145 feet (also fit Pfaff 545,1245, 335,etc.) should be the same height, regardless of H1/2/3/4/ subclasses.

My Pfaff feet measure 27mm from the bottom of the feet to the center of the mount hole:

Assuming your zipper foot is the "correct" foot, it would make sense to adjust the rear/outer presser foot bar to work with that foot. That lowered presser bar setting may also work with the taller piping foot. 

Don't start loosening screws just yet! Spring loaded parts may pop out of position and really ruin your day/week.

Post some measurements of your feet and perhaps some photos.