Pfaff 262 Seized up to sewing within a week!

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This Pfaff 262 went from being seized up to sewing within a week.
The embroidery stitches are not functioning in this video.
I am a beginning restorer and I am going through the hands on method of learning. I share what I did to get the machine into a working condition.
For a detailed written post about my process for this:
www.theastarr.com/blog/2023/3/8/pfaff-262-stuck-to-sewing-within-a-week
For details about the vintage pattern and dress:
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For more about me visit:
www.theastarr.com
Instagram:@thea_starr
I'm Thea Starr - I'm a PNW artist, intermediate sewist and vintage collector (1930s-1950s). I'm known for folding reclaimed vintage kimono fabrics into pretty flowers that have been worn by the famous and neighbor next door. I dabble in vintage sewing machine repair and vintage style sewing these days.
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@azainkky 17 күн бұрын

I love vintage sewing machines I have 2 Pfaff 262,, n one 260 of my mum

@alexandraleigh Жыл бұрын

I love how KZfaq recommends such great People who love Vintage sewing machines Thank you for sharing this and taking us along your journey!!

@TodayinJensSewingRoom Жыл бұрын

This was my first machine and I sewed on it for 20+ years. It's such a workhorse. I don't have it anymore but boy I miss it.

@jennyhall1120 3 ай бұрын

I have a 230 and a 260, purchased at real bargain prices. Local repair guy won't touch them, so I must learn. Thanks for sharing your Pfaff journey. I used to have a 7570, which was nothing but trouble. I'll be sticking with such mid-century (or earlier) mechanical gems from now on.

@TheaStarr 3 ай бұрын

I've actually read up quite at bit on the 7570s. It does seem those have a few known issues. I've considered one. I do really love the mid century builds too. They are complex but clear. To answer your other question about the tension /pressure spring (I think is the name). It sews well, it just doesn't do the decorative stitches.

@edwinabeewere4583 8 ай бұрын

I am happy I own one now...Greetings from Nairobi Kenya 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@renushah7729 3 ай бұрын

I have the same machine and have been stuck since the thread gets stuck in the tension wheel in the left front of the machine which breaks the thread as soon as I start stitching. It was working okay before. I've tried adjusting tensions, oiling etc but to no avail. Any advise? Am from Kisumu.

@dannyl2598 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have a 231 that was stuck, I freed it up to do straight stich and zig zag but it will not do the fancy stitches. I haven't figured out why but it's a very common thing. It does what I need so I haven't gotten in to it. Pfaff is my favorite also. I'm up to four now. Moat recently, a computerized plastic one. It's not German made but I can't find fault with it.

@walteraddie7925 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the typical issues I see on most all vintage machines. Nice to see it saved and working again so kudos to you.

@TheaStarr Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was surprised to hear about the „protective“ treatment that was applied for shipping overseas. Looking forward to getting the decorative stitches working.

@rustandmagic 8 ай бұрын

Heat is good to give it some help, open top lid and blow with a hair drier, you can do that for some time, there is a lot of metal to heat up, that often help with the varnish to soften a bit.

@davidmessa1419 10 ай бұрын

Stuck in zigzag or no zigzag are usually caused by the zigzag regulator stud being frozen (common). I've had this on my 260 and 360. Oiling doesn't seem to work on the frozen shaft. I found disassembly was the only way to fix the problem.

@mmvmx Жыл бұрын

I love that it's got it's own tiny little table! Oh and great work, obviously! Excited to see all the things you'll do with it!

@TheaStarr Жыл бұрын

Aww thanks!

@joycedollar1198 11 ай бұрын

The channel never too many has this machine. There is dial chart for all the embroidery stitches over 200 combinations. Maybe they can share and you can check the cams out.beautiful job.

@Cakes858 8 ай бұрын

Here's a vid for freeing up a seized zigzag mechanism: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grBzaqpzs9Cqk30.html I don't know if you were ever able to unfreeze the stitch type mechanism but, you could try a product called Blue Creeper. It works similar to sewing machine oil but, a lot faster. I learned about it when I was in a Necchi sewing machine group I used be be in. The group was geared toward restoring and maintaining Italian made, all metal, Necchi sewing machines. They also recommended using a blow dryer to heat things up after they'd been oiled and never to use force, and if there's any plastic, don't get any oil on it. I have a Pfaff 230 and it sews like dream.

@jennyhall1120 3 ай бұрын

How did the machine run without the little tension clip? I broke one on my 230 when I had my first look inside.

@colleenacourtney Жыл бұрын

I read that it should straight stitch and zig zag without the cam assembly. Mine is stuck in zig zag too

@TheaStarr Жыл бұрын

I read the same thing. After sitting on it for a bit now, aside from replacing a piece that is missing in my assembly - I read that you really have to heat things up to get it clean and moving correctly. I'm guessing I didn't do it enough. I was just so excited to get it going I guess.I plan on doing that and will share any discovery updates.

@colleenacourtney Жыл бұрын

Me too. Some suggested leaving it out in the sun or in a hot car for a day or 2. I’m going to try that.

@sheldoncooper6230 Жыл бұрын

I love my vintage Pfaff's (I have 5 different models). You can use a hair dryer or a heat gun on a low setting to warm up the solidified grease. Pfaff had such tight tolerances on the moving parts. The machines run so smooth when working properly but they are prone to get gummed up if they have been sitting a while.

@dannyl2598 8 ай бұрын

If the gasoline has turned to varnish, alcohol may be helpful to dissolve it. I use denatured alcohol to clean up carburetors.