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Pfaff Variamatic 1117 Sewing machine help - I need a manual HSAJW 05-18-2006
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Posted by HSAJW on May 18, 2006, 3:12 pm
Hi:

I inherited a beautiful Pfaff Variamatic 1117 sewing machine. It is
german made; a great machine, and it came with all the accessories but
no book. I have contacted authorized Pffaf dealers and the book is no
longer available. Can anyone help? I am willing to pay for a
photocopy of any manual close to this one in the series as I want to
make sure I get the most out of my machine.

Thanks

Heidrun


Posted by BEI Design on May 18, 2006, 3:55 pm

> Hi:
>
> I inherited a beautiful Pfaff Variamatic 1117 sewing machine. It is
> german made; a great machine, and it came with all the accessories
> but
> no book. I have contacted authorized Pffaf dealers and the book is
> no
> longer available. Can anyone help? I am willing to pay for a
> photocopy of any manual close to this one in the series as I want to
> make sure I get the most out of my machine.


http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Manuals/Pfaff_Sewing_Machines.htm

I do not see that model description. However, they have an e-mail
link, you might ask them what model is similar enough to give you good
information.

Beverly



Posted by Candide on May 19, 2006, 1:50 am






> Hi:
>
> I inherited a beautiful Pfaff Variamatic 1117 sewing machine. It is
> german made; a great machine, and it came with all the accessories but
> no book. I have contacted authorized Pffaf dealers and the book is no
> longer available. Can anyone help? I am willing to pay for a
> photocopy of any manual close to this one in the series as I want to
> make sure I get the most out of my machine.
>
> Thanks
>
> Heidrun

Your Pfaff model was made when "Pfaff" was Pfaff. Sadly Pfaff was sold
to the Elna company ages ago and back stock of the older models (parts,
spares, manuals, etc) was simply trashed or destroyed. Only stock that
remains is in the hands of dealers or collectors.

My favourite Pfaff resource (have a Pfaff 1209) is Brubaker's Sewing
Center in Philadelphia. Do not have their website address handy, but you
can telephone at: 717-354-8332.

Another resource may be the Yahoo group "Old Pfaff Phorum".

Best of luck,

Candide



Posted by Ron Anderson on May 19, 2006, 4:28 pm
Where did you get that rubbish?


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A1 Sewing Machine
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>
>
>
>
>
>
>> Hi:
>>
>> I inherited a beautiful Pfaff Variamatic 1117 sewing machine. It is
>> german made; a great machine, and it came with all the accessories but
>> no book. I have contacted authorized Pffaf dealers and the book is no
>> longer available. Can anyone help? I am willing to pay for a
>> photocopy of any manual close to this one in the series as I want to
>> make sure I get the most out of my machine.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Heidrun
>
> Your Pfaff model was made when "Pfaff" was Pfaff. Sadly Pfaff was sold
> to the Elna company ages ago and back stock of the older models (parts,
> spares, manuals, etc) was simply trashed or destroyed. Only stock that
> remains is in the hands of dealers or collectors.
>
> My favourite Pfaff resource (have a Pfaff 1209) is Brubaker's Sewing
> Center in Philadelphia. Do not have their website address handy, but you
> can telephone at: 717-354-8332.
>
> Another resource may be the Yahoo group "Old Pfaff Phorum".
>
> Best of luck,
>
> Candide
>
>



Posted by Hannas Mum on May 19, 2006, 9:01 pm
On Fri, 19 May 2006 20:28:15 GMT, "Ron Anderson"

>Where did you get that rubbish?
Yea, weird isn't it. Bet she also believes the one about pointing the
machine North so it will sew properly.......Viking dealer told me that
one in Victoria BC about 2 years ago. Could write a book on the
garbage that has been said about Pfaff. The one that persists is that
Singer OWNED Pfaff in the late 90's. Nothing could be farther from
the truth. However, now they ARE managed by Singer guys. Good
people too. Very helpful and willing to do some work to get us parts,
at least here in Canada they are trying to help.

VSM (Viking Sewing Machines) did trash a bunch of parts, machines and
things in Toronto and when they closed the plants in German in 2000.
But ELNA???????? that's a new one. WE got lots of 'stuff' from
dumpster's and nothing went to collectors or dealers. Dealers really
suffered during this time. I see lots of the dumpster divers on eBay.
Singer seems to be doing a good job now and we have had no
interruption in service so far, but the old VSM is a really grumpy
bunch now. Singer managers and tech's in a VSM office.....VSM guys
don't like it much, but they are old friends of the one remaining
Pfaff employee from the old days. .

Old Pfaff Pforum is a good place to ask for a manual.

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