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Re: Queston about used sewing machines
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:32 pm
by ConnieD
Okay.
I have sent for the materials.
Not cheap, I will practice on the scrap.
Re: Queston about used sewing machines
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:06 pm
by sudden
Her spool guide works great if you have extra toilet hardware
I like the idea of that foam. I've seen it before at Lowes. It's (no pun intended) stiff as a board and very lightweight. Easy to cut, easy to shape. I'll bet the vinyl cover could be had a lot cheaper too.
Re: Queston about used sewing machines
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:31 am
by ConnieD
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin ... d_id=51655
This is a helpful thread about sewing nylon for tarps.
Re: Queston about used sewing machines
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:29 pm
by sudden
Good link ConnieD. Thanks.
I think I will try to make one of those hammock chairs. Don't need much material and I already have some webbing. I sat in one the other day, it was extremely comfortable.
Re: Queston about used sewing machines
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:30 am
by ConnieD
What do you think about this walking foot for my Pfaff Hobby 301
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WALKING-FOOT-EV ... 3a5fb1a30c
Here is the video HowTo
http://www.creativesewingsolutions.com/ ... g_foot.htm
The eBay ad compatible Pfaff Models includes the Pfaff Hobby 301.
Bad idea? Will destroy machine? Break needle? Forget it?
Good idea? Okay idea?
Re: Queston about used sewing machines
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:02 pm
by zelph
It works in the video, should work for you. Are you having problems sewing without a walking foot or do want one for insurance?

Re: Queston about used sewing machines
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:00 pm
by sudden
There is a pfaff yahoo forum. If anyone knows how well it works they do.
Re: Queston about used sewing machines
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:24 pm
by ConnieD
No, but I have more ambitious projects in mind.
It turns out the few stitches on the Hobby 301 combined with the specialized presser feet available will do much more than I anticipated. I am thinking I could make my own British Ventile Anorak, using multiple layers, involving a lining of the more lightweight stuff as well. I had a REI British Ventile Mountaineering Jacket, like that, that was the best ever jacket.
I got the Pfaff online PDF Manual. It does not mention a walker presser foot add-on.
I also do not know if the aftermarket "snap-on" pressure feet are worth bothering about, as well.
That makes two questions for Pfaff yahoo group. I will look them up.
Re: Queston about used sewing machines
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 7:04 am
by aaavacuumandsewing
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