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Select 4.2 Sewing Machine
The select 4.2 model offers all the convenience of modern technology, plus, a few extras that will make your sewing even more fun and creative.
passport 3.0 Sewing Machine
Pfaff Passport 3.0 Sewing Machine Imagine a sewing machine compact enough to whisk away to a sewing class, or fit in your bookshelf. Now, imagine this same machine is chock-full of...
Passport 2.0 Sewing Machine
Imagine a sewing machine compact enough to whisk away to a sewing class or fit on your bookshelf. Now, imagine this same machine is chock-full of features designed to meet the high...
select 4.2 Sewing Machine
The select 4.2 model offers all the convenience of modern technology, plus, a few extras that will make your sewing even more fun and creative.
Smarter 160s Sewing Machine
The Pfaff Smarter 160s Sewing machine allows you to express yourself whatever your passion is. Fashion or home decoration, this sewing machine has what you need to express it. The...
Smarter BY Pfaff 260c Sewing Machine
Smart features and a unique design the Pfaff 260C is the perfect machine from dressing making to crafts, light to thick fabric.
ambition 610 Sewing Machine
Command your creativity with the PFAFF ambition 610 sewing machine. Durable technology and artful operation make this machine stand out from the crowd.
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- #1Dec 29, 2025
Looking for a sewing machine to do patches on a cotton jacket.
Avoid machines that are marketed as being for beginners, as well as the Singer "Heavy Duty". Find an old machine that is made of metal, not plastic. Pfaff, Janome, White and Husqvarna from the 90s are good options. Look into whether your municipal library lends sewing machines, or whether there is a tool lending library in your town.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 22, 2025
Let’s Talk Wirecutter: What Was Worth It and What Wasn’t?
A free one! Ask around! But failing that, a moderately vintage mechanical machine. Doesn’t have to be super old but an 80s or 90s Janome is a great starter machine. But also a vintage pfaff, husquvana, or most other older models will be great. If you are lucky enough to find, a mechanical Bernina is the best that doesn’t involve a lot of specialized knowledge (like a singer featherweight). Basically any metal gear mechanical machine with a separate bobbin case will be a BIFL Avoid brother machines like the plague
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 21, 2025
Let’s Talk Wirecutter: What Was Worth It and What Wasn’t?
I mostly agree, because no electronic machine is a good BIFL choice. The recommendation for the "Upgrade Pick", the Pfaff Select 4.2, could be BIFL though. My 1980s Pfaff Tiptronics are my favorite sewing machines, and this looks to be a pretty similar mechanical model.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Jun 12, 2025
BILF / USED SEWING MACHINE - BRAND / MODEL ?
There is a big difference in quality depending on age. What do you want to do? Generally, old machines were built better. Straight stitch - look at 50+ old machines, they will do that perfectly and be reliable. Zig Zag? A bit more complex because it was rare back then. If you can find an old Singer or Pfaff with a zig zag function it will perform well but it will be hard to find. To be honest I'd avoid most other things - zig zag and straight stitch take care of nearly everything. Modern ones have tons of bells and whistles that are quite useless. If I was buying a new hobby machine I'd probably look at Brother because it is generally a good company but I would not expect too much...
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Jun 5, 2025
What’s one thing you bought once and it’s still going strong years later?
Pfaff sewing machine. I bought a floor model in 2004 for $500. I am still using it regularly. Made many curtains, quilts, and clothing for myself and kids.
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