I inherited one of these a few years ago. It had not been used for 30 years! I was told that it was only good as door stop. So I sprayed it full of penetrating oil and left in the sun. Eventually the parts started moving. After a period of cleaning it all worked. Only the timing was out but now that is fixed and it just goes and goes. Now I see how to make the decorative stitches I am going to have such fun with it.
I have the Pfaff 362 Automatic (which has the "Stopmatic" for the needle position) and I love it. It is my little grey tank and it works as if it would be a very new sewing machine.
Inherited one of these from my neighbor, his mom went into a nursing home, its in like brand new working condition, ive been wanting a sewing machine to make some bags for fly fishing rods and just never knew where to start..... now i have a box of stuff to get started and i cant wait to use it!
Thank you so much for this! My Mom just gave me her Pfaff 360, which served her well for 50 years! Whoever bought this will be well satisfied with their investment.
I stopped at a garage sale for some old gas cans I saw and got excited when I saw an old leather bowling ball case . Picked it up and it felt near 40lbs. Turned out to be this same PFAFF in it's carrying case and I bought it for 10 bucks. Seems to work well. 10 extra bobbins and some other attachments I don't yet understand. I almost feel bad
I had the Singer 401. I never could get the cams to work well. It was a total work horse loved it though. I now have a Baby Lock would rather have the 401 back.
I just picked up one for $5 at a donation thrift store, and it came with the metal box with accessories, the pattern wheel, pedal and cord assembly of course, and the case, of which I had to spray the case with a professional anti mold chemical to kill mold and smell. They had a tag called "as-is", but it works just fine, considering I know these pfaff well, I have a pfaff 332. I actually own now a pfaff 138 with table I bought at the same thrift store recently for $112, and when I think about it, I wished there were replacement belts available for these, even though the belts on this 360 look immaculate, both of them. Anyway, I am having some sort of fun cleaning the old case, where now I can scrub it clean with a soapy rag, check for any residual moldy smell and spray the chemical accordingly, m ake the case look better, maybe even paint the metal latches that have rust. I can't believe the machine looks immaculate, even the needle plate has no rust, but the case must have been stored in a damp environmnent, so maybe the case was re-united with the machine like as if the machine had been inside a home and the case in a garage by itself.
Congratulations on your find. Better to have to clean the case than the machine!! As long as you keep the machine in climate control and don't store it in an attic or basement/garage etc, the belts will hopefully last well into the future. Oh, and be sure to NOT get any sewing machine oil or grease on them as this will shorten their lives. Pfaff's are wonderful machines. Parts are more difficult to find, but the vintage models sure are made well.
Thank you. I did find that when I rethreaded the machine for the customer that purchased it. Great catch on your part as that is not easy to spot or see.
I have this machine and I love it.however when you wind the bobbin it is LOUD. I looked inside and can't see anything wrong with the tire.have you ever had one with extra loud bobbin winder??
Omg. I got this one, for my sister, bought it from ebay, but I didn't know it was stuck in reverse. I guess that's why I bought it for half the price in other websites.
Kind of hard to answer that Vicki. You can list it on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. If you find a vintage sewing machine group on FB, you may find someone local. There are lots of Pfaff fans out there so be patient and you should be able to sell it for more than some other brands.
I think you mis-threaded the machine a bit there. At the bottom of the needle bar (or at the top of the needle, however you want to look at it) there's a little hook for the thread to go through. If you're sewing with higher top tension (for thick fabrics for instance) you might bend the needle out of the expected range this way and break it on the plate.
I have this exact machine and I LOVE it. I have been using it quite a bit here lately and want to ensure it says it good working order. This machine was given to me by my mother -in-law but unfortunatly did not come with the owners manual. I was curious if you had any tips or maintenance recommendations to keep it running for years to come. I live in San Diego but have not found a service center that is willing to touch. Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Tomas. Its common for service centers to not want to work on any vintage machine. Many of the technicians that knew how to service these are retired or passed away and so those of us who do vintage machine restorations are all self taught for the most part. The most useful thing you may find helpful is to join a vintage Pfaff group on Yahoo groups. There are groups for many brands and the Pfaff group is a great resource. As far as servicing, the primary thing you will want to do on any vintage machine including this one is to keep the feed dog area clean since lint naturally will build up over time. Other tips include making sure you use ONE DROP of sewing machine oil. (NO OTHER OILS) in each oiling hole before a project. With any old machine and Pfaffs especially, be sure to never force movement on any knob or lever if it does not move freely. The sticking point is often hidden underneath the top of the machine where metal parts contact each other but the old oil has gummed up. This has to be cleaned and relubricated first. If you have seen old Pfaffs with missing or broken knobs, this is almost always how they were broken. Unless a young child played with it and caused it to break. You can get manuals online of this and other machines in PDF form. See if the Pfaff group has one you can download for free. If not, it is surely worth the small price to have it. It will help you enormously.
Tengo una máquina de coser PFAFF 322, necesito saber como puedo liberar el botón superior, que en los tutoriales se señala con la letra E, que no me deja cambiarte la posición
Try sites like Bonanza.com You will need to find a seller that salvages old machines and sells them off for parts. Ebay and Etsy are also good sites to search.
Im looking for this exact machine to replace the one my husband bought me55 years ago. Found one on ebay but in Washington state and I live in Fl and person won't ship. Can you help me?
shipping is $$$ it's a heavy machine. Did you find one yet ? I think you just have to keep looking or post an add on CL or find people who sew in FLA. I found mine on Craigslist ..think it was in that 25-35 dollar range. The service to get it running was over $100 !!
I have a beautiful 360 that someone had been 'into'. I've successfully removed and cleaned the ZZ control knob and mechanism. Now, I can't re-install the knob and mechanism and have the two 'mesh' without locking up the stitch width and quick change lever. Is the a method or procedure to re-assemble it??
Hi Chris. I have never had to disassemble one of those although I have done this on a Bernina. I would try seeking out and joining Pfaff sewing machine groups online. Each brand has a following and most folks are happy to share their knowledge.
Hi Pierre. It can be a challenge to source hardware for these given the lower numbers that were sold n North America. You might try European Ebay sites where there may be greater numbers of parts. Bonanza.com is another source, but Pfaffs are not as common as other brands. Good luck in your search. Those machines were very well made.
Thanks for asking Marie. No, unfortunately, at the time I made this video, most of my uploads were for machines that I was demonstrating after I had restored them and the videos were posted at UA-cam for demonstration for potential sale. I will make one in the future should I come across another Pfaff I want to restore.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Sir. I have a 360 but the knob to disengage the needle so i can wind a bobbin will not turn. I have sprayed it with penetrating oil. Gently tapped with a hammer and no joy. Any ideas to get it loose?
FYI, You're pronouncing Pfaff wrong. There's an "a" in the name, not an 'e". The "a" is pronounced as a short sound, like your typical dentists' open wide and say aaa...What's more, the machine is not over-engineered it's simply a well designed and well made machine. Adler industrials are over-engineered. ;)
Thank you for clarifying the pronunciation for us Roan. I should add that when I say this and other vintage domestic machines are "over engineered", I believe this is true AS COMPARED WITH modern cheap plastic junk that people purchase as sewing machines today. By today's poor standards, I would argue that the vintage models were far superior. Thank you for your comment!
I completely agree...no self-respecting German would pronounce it with a "short" A. "Pfaah-ff". If in doubt, watch a German Pfaff video where the word is spoken repeatedly. BTW, this is also confirmed by my GF and her brother-in-law who run a mid-sized Pfaff dealership here in N Texas.
@@majorhofner1314 I think Roan Hielkema means you must say 'ah' instead of "a", , Try saying Pf ah f ..................... Its hard to explain to ppl who do not have that sound in their language............
I have a Pfaff 360 which I bought in Germany in 1960. I need a belt for it but have not been able to find. Do you know where I could find a belt for it? I also need a new tension. The problem is from having the machine in storage for several years. I love this machine. There is NO machine to compare with a Pfaff. All attachments came with the machine except with a ruffler, which I purchased. Today Pfaff is the only machine that comes with attachments. Please respond.
Hello Peggy and congrats on owning your 360. Like many German made products from that time, it is very "over engineered" and very strong for sewing all kinds of home projects. Richard is correct when he raises the point about scare parts access for vintage Pfaffs. Your need for a belt might be solvable depending on WHICH belt you need That model uses a belt for the motor and these are available from many online sewing retailers. (Check Ebay also). The other belt that this machine has is a lugged timing belt which is much wider and thicker. I am not aware of anyone who sells replacements for those timing belts. But if you need the belt that attaches to the motor pulley, it should be available online. For your tension assembly, it will need to be a used/vintage part since they are no longer made new. I would search on Ebay but also check Bonanza as there are many used sewing machine parts listed there. Good luck with your search and getting the 360 back up and running.
,@@sewfab7805 I have tried to remember. I just kept searching online and it came up. I found the package with return address. Maybe you could write. I may need my self. Ulzburger Str. 352, 22846 Norderstedt, Germany Hope this helps.
You can sometimes find these on places such as Ebay. I found one currently for sale there. www.ebay.com/itm/Pfaff-260-360-368-Automatic-Pattern-Selector-stitch-wheel-/191914792673?hash=item2caf0356e1:g:d6IAAOSwZ1BXe9lr
I inherited one of these a few years ago. It had not been used for 30 years! I was told that it was only good as door stop. So I sprayed it full of penetrating oil and left in the sun. Eventually the parts started moving. After a period of cleaning it all worked. Only the timing was out but now that is fixed and it just goes and goes. Now I see how to make the decorative stitches I am going to have such fun with it.
Thanks for sharing!
I have the Pfaff 362 Automatic (which has the "Stopmatic" for the needle position) and I love it. It is my little grey tank and it works as if it would be a very new sewing machine.
Inherited one of these from my neighbor, his mom went into a nursing home, its in like brand new working condition, ive been wanting a sewing machine to make some bags for fly fishing rods and just never knew where to start..... now i have a box of stuff to get started and i cant wait to use it!
Thank you so much for this! My Mom just gave me her Pfaff 360, which served her well for 50 years! Whoever bought this will be well satisfied with their investment.
I stopped at a garage sale for some old gas cans I saw and got excited when I saw an old leather bowling ball case . Picked it up and it felt near 40lbs. Turned out to be this same PFAFF in it's carrying case and I bought it for 10 bucks. Seems to work well. 10 extra bobbins and some other attachments I don't yet understand. I almost feel bad
I had the Singer 401. I never could get the cams to work well. It was a total work horse loved it though. I now have a Baby Lock would rather have the 401 back.
I have one of these, it's my main machine. I've nicknamed it The Beast. i love the smooth sound it makes. Keep making vids!
I just picked up one for $5 at a donation thrift store, and it came with the metal box with accessories, the pattern wheel, pedal and cord assembly of course, and the case, of which I had to spray the case with a professional anti mold chemical to kill mold and smell. They had a tag called "as-is", but it works just fine, considering I know these pfaff well, I have a pfaff 332. I actually own now a pfaff 138 with table I bought at the same thrift store recently for $112, and when I think about it, I wished there were replacement belts available for these, even though the belts on this 360 look immaculate, both of them. Anyway, I am having some sort of fun cleaning the old case, where now I can scrub it clean with a soapy rag, check for any residual moldy smell and spray the chemical accordingly, m ake the case look better, maybe even paint the metal latches that have rust. I can't believe the machine looks immaculate, even the needle plate has no rust, but the case must have been stored in a damp environmnent, so maybe the case was re-united with the machine like as if the machine had been inside a home and the case in a garage by itself.
Congratulations on your find. Better to have to clean the case than the machine!! As long as you keep the machine in climate control and don't store it in an attic or basement/garage etc, the belts will hopefully last well into the future. Oh, and be sure to NOT get any sewing machine oil or grease on them as this will shorten their lives. Pfaff's are wonderful machines. Parts are more difficult to find, but the vintage models sure are made well.
Wow very quiet for a vintage machine
I just bought one! What a workhorse! Still getting to learn how to use it
well, I have the manual pdf and have no idea what I am doing...but like you, getting to learn how to use it
You missed a loop when you treaded the machine. There is a loop just below the needle screw (#9 in the owner's manual) that you missed.
Thank you. I did find that when I rethreaded the machine for the customer that purchased it. Great catch on your part as that is not easy to spot or see.
I have this machine and I love it.however when you wind the bobbin it is LOUD. I looked inside and can't see anything wrong with the tire.have you ever had one with extra loud bobbin winder??
Omg. I got this one, for my sister, bought it from ebay, but I didn't know it was stuck in reverse. I guess that's why I bought it for half the price in other websites.
I have one of pfaff 360 but i lost my stitches pattern if I want to buy one can you please help me .
I have my mother’s machine. Still works great! Looks exactly like this. How much should I sell it for?
Kind of hard to answer that Vicki. You can list it on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. If you find a vintage sewing machine group on FB, you may find someone local. There are lots of Pfaff fans out there so be patient and you should be able to sell it for more than some other brands.
Where could get a copy of the pattern Wheel? I have a 362. I just purchased a machine like this and the wheel was not in here. But I love the machine.
Ebay and look for the seller dodi. He's from Germany. I sent for one for my 262 and it's awesome. Thick and brand new.
I think you mis-threaded the machine a bit there. At the bottom of the needle bar (or at the top of the needle, however you want to look at it) there's a little hook for the thread to go through. If you're sewing with higher top tension (for thick fabrics for instance) you might bend the needle out of the expected range this way and break it on the plate.
Hello please can you explain the use of level E you move it but what is for ?
I have this exact machine and I LOVE it. I have been using it quite a bit here lately and want to ensure it says it good working order. This machine was given to me by my mother -in-law but unfortunatly did not come with the owners manual. I was curious if you had any tips or maintenance recommendations to keep it running for years to come. I live in San Diego but have not found a service center that is willing to touch. Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Tomas. Its common for service centers to not want to work on any vintage machine. Many of the technicians that knew how to service these are retired or passed away and so those of us who do vintage machine restorations are all self taught for the most part. The most useful thing you may find helpful is to join a vintage Pfaff group on Yahoo groups. There are groups for many brands and the Pfaff group is a great resource. As far as servicing, the primary thing you will want to do on any vintage machine including this one is to keep the feed dog area clean since lint naturally will build up over time. Other tips include making sure you use ONE DROP of sewing machine oil. (NO OTHER OILS) in each oiling hole before a project. With any old machine and Pfaffs especially, be sure to never force movement on any knob or lever if it does not move freely. The sticking point is often hidden underneath the top of the machine where metal parts contact each other but the old oil has gummed up. This has to be cleaned and relubricated first. If you have seen old Pfaffs with missing or broken knobs, this is almost always how they were broken. Unless a young child played with it and caused it to break. You can get manuals online of this and other machines in PDF form. See if the Pfaff group has one you can download for free. If not, it is surely worth the small price to have it. It will help you enormously.
Thank you so much for all the information. It is much appreciated.
Nice machine
I have pfuff mymachin'problem is needle is not in center point slightly lef point
Tengo una máquina de coser PFAFF 322, necesito saber como puedo liberar el botón superior, que en los tutoriales se señala con la letra E, que no me deja cambiarte la posición
Selam bu makina kac yilinda uretildi ?
Where to find the turning wheel? I have the machine but not the turning wheel
Try sites like Bonanza.com You will need to find a seller that salvages old machines and sells them off for parts. Ebay and Etsy are also good sites to search.
Im looking for this exact machine to replace the one my husband bought me55 years ago. Found one on ebay but in Washington state and I live in Fl and person won't ship. Can you help me?
shipping is $$$ it's a heavy machine. Did you find one yet ? I think you just have to keep looking or post an add on CL or find people who sew in FLA. I found mine on Craigslist ..think it was in that 25-35 dollar range. The service to get it running was over $100 !!
I have a beautiful 360 that someone had been 'into'. I've successfully removed and cleaned the ZZ control knob and mechanism. Now, I can't re-install the knob and mechanism and have the two 'mesh' without locking up the stitch width and quick change lever. Is the a method or procedure to re-assemble it??
Hi Chris. I have never had to disassemble one of those although I have done this on a Bernina. I would try seeking out and joining Pfaff sewing machine groups online. Each brand has a following and most folks are happy to share their knowledge.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Thanks, after many hours I've decided to pass it to a service shop and see what they come up with.
Hello! How do you source hardware for vintage German machines? I have a Strobel padstitch/blindstitch machine that’s missing shoulder screws. Thx
Hi Pierre. It can be a challenge to source hardware for these given the lower numbers that were sold n North America. You might try European Ebay sites where there may be greater numbers of parts. Bonanza.com is another source, but Pfaffs are not as common as other brands. Good luck in your search. Those machines were very well made.
What state are you located. In if it's ok to ask
Is there a video of you restoring that Pfaff 360?
Thanks for asking Marie. No, unfortunately, at the time I made this video, most of my uploads were for machines that I was demonstrating after I had restored them and the videos were posted at UA-cam for demonstration for potential sale. I will make one in the future should I come across another Pfaff I want to restore.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Sir. I have a 360 but the knob to disengage the needle so i can wind a bobbin will not turn. I have sprayed it with penetrating oil. Gently tapped with a hammer and no joy. Any ideas to get it loose?
FYI, You're pronouncing Pfaff wrong. There's an "a" in the name, not an 'e". The "a" is pronounced as a short sound, like your typical dentists' open wide and say aaa...What's more, the machine is not over-engineered it's simply a well designed and well made machine. Adler industrials are over-engineered. ;)
Thank you for clarifying the pronunciation for us Roan. I should add that when I say this and other vintage domestic machines are "over engineered", I believe this is true AS COMPARED WITH modern cheap plastic junk that people purchase as sewing machines today. By today's poor standards, I would argue that the vintage models were far superior. Thank you for your comment!
I completely agree...no self-respecting German would pronounce it with a "short" A. "Pfaah-ff". If in doubt, watch a German Pfaff video where the word is spoken repeatedly. BTW, this is also confirmed by my GF and her brother-in-law who run a mid-sized Pfaff dealership here in N Texas.
@@majorhofner1314 I think Roan Hielkema means you must say 'ah' instead of "a", , Try saying Pf ah f ..................... Its hard to explain to ppl who do not have that sound in their language............
how much are you asking for it?
I just bought this model at the Salvation Army today for $50.00
Great find!
Oh man. Why do i never find pfaffs at sallys?
Is this Pfaff 362 for sale and if so how much and where is this machine
Hello. Thank you for asking but we no longer have this machine.
I have a Pfaff 360 which I bought in Germany in 1960. I need a belt for it but have not been able to find. Do you know where I could find a belt for it? I also need a new tension. The problem is from having the machine in storage for several years. I love this machine. There is NO machine to compare with a Pfaff. All attachments came with the machine except with a ruffler, which I purchased. Today Pfaff is the only machine that comes with attachments. Please respond.
Hello Peggy and congrats on owning your 360. Like many German made products from that time, it is very "over engineered" and very strong for sewing all kinds of home projects. Richard is correct when he raises the point about scare parts access for vintage Pfaffs. Your need for a belt might be solvable depending on WHICH belt you need That model uses a belt for the motor and these are available from many online sewing retailers. (Check Ebay also). The other belt that this machine has is a lugged timing belt which is much wider and thicker. I am not aware of anyone who sells replacements for those timing belts. But if you need the belt that attaches to the motor pulley, it should be available online. For your tension assembly, it will need to be a used/vintage part since they are no longer made new. I would search on Ebay but also check Bonanza as there are many used sewing machine parts listed there. Good luck with your search and getting the 360 back up and running.
I found a belt for my machine. Ordered from Germany.
How did you get your belt from Germany?
,@@sewfab7805 I have tried to remember. I just kept searching online and it came up. I found the package with return address. Maybe you could write. I may need my self. Ulzburger Str. 352, 22846 Norderstedt, Germany
Hope this helps.
Thx much!
How many extra presser feet do you own for your Pfaff 360?
Hi, you're rebuilding the sewing machine?
haw to saw straight stich
Do you sell sewing machines or fix them
We're can I purchase one of these now?
My wide have this fantastic machine (360) but we new " driving belt" . Anybody out there who can help
No so beautiful stiches as necchi IMO.
Que?
How do you set up Straight stitch on this machine?
Assuming you know the dials and leavers...
Dial C=0
Dial A=0
Lever B= center down
Lever E=0
You can sometimes find these on places such as Ebay. I found one currently for sale there.
www.ebay.com/itm/Pfaff-260-360-368-Automatic-Pattern-Selector-stitch-wheel-/191914792673?hash=item2caf0356e1:g:d6IAAOSwZ1BXe9lr
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Is this machine for sale? I'm very interested. How do I contact you?
Hello. This particular machine has been sold. Thank you for asking.
@@DrugZcommunity how much?
Miss Rose
I sold it for 280 €
i know noting about this pfaff but i got it for 40 dollars
Tichic good deal man
Lucky you!
Tichic....bastard! (JK) Great score man! I've come to the conclusion that my "need" machine is a 362 (near identical). Treat it well.
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