PFAFF PFLASHBACK: Sewing With Nancy - The Best Of Tailoring (VHS, 1993)

Sewing with Nancy (The PFAFF Years) - The Best Of Tailoring

Nancy Zieman, hostess of TV’s Sewing With Nancy, brings her 3-part series on The Best Of Tailoring to you in this 60 minute video.

Highlights:

• Updated techniques for jacket construction

• Determining which areas of a jacket require interfacing; selecting fusible interfacing

• Making interfacing patterns

• Full fuse, partial fuse, and double fuse techniques

• Easing and setting in sleeves

• Adding sleeve heads; inserting shoulder pads

• Applying the under collar

• Assembling the lining unit; joining facings, sleeves; and upper collar :

• Joining and hemming jacket and lining units

• Finishing touches which produce a professional looking jacket

Reference Material:

To accompany this video, Nancy has written a book titled The Best of Sewing With Nancy.

In this video, Nancy used a PFAFF Creative 1475 sewing machine.



If you have older VHS tapes or DVDs that you would like to donate to be digitally transferred and added to the PFAFF Talk YouTube channel, please send an email. I am currently looking for older Sewing With Nancy episodes and video releases (up to 2005); as well as official PFAFF instructional, starter guide, and promotional videos (up to 2005).

PFANTASTIC PFAFFS: Creative 7530 & 7510: Computer Sewing Delights

Welcome to the debut edition of PFANTASTIC PFAFFS, which will cover various PFAFF models from 1983-2005.

This edition covers the creative 7510 & 7530 models. The following is the dealer brochure which covers all of the technical information for both models. Scroll down to view the entire brochure, or click the upper right icon below to pop out and view in PDF format.

PFAFF PFILES: PC-DESIGNER Software Ver. 2.0 for Windows Instructional Video Series (VHS, 1996)

PFAFF How-To Video Series -- PC-DESIGNER Software Ver. 2.0 for Windows (VHS, 1996)

Volume 1

***NOTE: The original VHS copy of this video had serious audio production errors (from the factory) with very loud music, low vocal volume, and background hiss. I did my best to remaster and even the sound out. Luckily, Volume 2 is in much better condition.*** 

Pfaff PC-DESIGNER Software Ver. 2.0 for Windows -- The creative link between the Pfaff creative 7570 and your home computer!

Ptaff Educational Consultant Linnette Whicker introduces you to a whole new world of creative possibilities using Pfaff PC-Designer Software and your Platf creative® 7570 sewing machine.

You'll love this complete video guide for using Pfaff‘s exciting PC-DESIGNER Software to create your own unique stitch motifs and embroidery designs. 

Beginning with the basics of PC-DESIGNER Software installation and configuration, Linnette covers everything you need to know to get you well on your way to becoming a PC-DESIGNER pro! Learn to master:

•P-Designs - Beginning with the menu commands

and a detail of toolbar functions, you'll even find out which

needles and threads make the difference. Linnette also shows

you how to use Fill-ins A and B, so you can sew beautifully

rich and colorful embroideries easily.

•M-Designs - from start to finish! You'll learn all

about the menu, toolbar functions, and the status bar. Plus,

we give you some examples to try step-by-step — sew along

with Linnette or try it on your own.

Once you've completed all the exercises in this video, be sure

to look for the PC-DESIGNER Software video, Volume 2, and

take what you have learned here to new heights in creativity.

Volume 2

Pfaff PC-DESIGNER Software Ver. 2.0 for Windows -- The creative link between the Pfaff creative 7570 and your home computer!

Ptaff Educational Consultant Linnette Whicker introduces you to a whole new world of creative possibilities using Pfaff PC-Designer Software and your Pfaff creative 7570 sewing machine. 

Take your creative sewing skills to the next level with Pfaff PC-DESIGNER Software. This video shows you how to achieve interesting sewing effects and master a variety of techniques with P-Designs and Creative Fantasy embroidery hoop motifs. Linnette shows you how to experiment with Maxi-Stitches, combining some with 9mm designs, adding free motion directional stitches to others, and manipulating Maxi-Stitches to create unique patterns. She'll also cover P-Design pattern sizing and merging selected stitch sections into one design.

You'll find out how to maximize your creative potential when you use your Creative Fantasy with Pfaff PC-DESIGNER Software. Learn step-by-step how to design from a BMP file, how to create your own BMP file from Paint Brush and how to scan a design and turn it into a BMP file. Plus, pick up creative lettering techniques, too.

You're sure to find hours of enjoyment and lots of sewing and designing tips from this complete tutorial.

Linnette Whicker, an Educational Consultant for Pfatt, develops educational materials and conducts seminars and classes worldwide.

If you have older VHS tapes or DVDs that you would like to donate to be digitally transferred and added to the PFAFF Talk YouTube channel, please send an email. I am currently looking for older Sewing With Nancy episodes and video releases (up to 2005); as well as official PFAFF instructional, starter guide, and promotional videos (up to 2005).

PFAFF PFIX-IT: Detachable Work Support/Accessory Tray Compatibility List

I frequently receive questions from PFAFF owners regarding the compatibility of detachable work supports. Many people have and will purchase a used PFAFF machine with a missing or broken work support. With there being so many different types, and with some of them being almost identical, it can be very confusing to find the correct replacement.

In the future, I will update this post with photographic examples and part numbers of each work support type to create a more thorough list, but for now this should serve as a basic guideline for anyone needing to find a replacement for their machine.

The following is a list of all of the different types:

Type 1: 1006 through 1171, 1371 and the entire 1400 series (with some having different accessory trays depending on whether or not it's an IDT/IDF dual feed machine)

Type 2: 6000 series, Hobbymatic series

Type 3: 1500/6100/6200 series

Type 4: 7510/7530/7550

Type 5: 7570

Type 6: 7560

Type 7: 2000 and 2100 series


For those who are looking for a replacement work support, I recommend searching eBay, or contacting Brubaker's Sewing Center.

PFAFF PFLASHBACK: The Art of Creative Sewing with Vickie & Philip Pepper - Instructional Video (VHS, 1996)

The Art of Creative Sewing with Vickie & Philip Pepper

Vickie and Philip Pepper enjoy worldwide recognition as colorful, creative specialists. In addition to their busy seminar schedules, they are also owners of a Pfaff Sewing Center, Peppers' Sew Unique, a fabric and sewing shop in Bel Air, Maryland. The Peppers are the perfect team to spice up your creativity.


Learn the art of creative sewing from the masters! Vickie and Philip Pepper, critically-acclaimed for their wonderful sewing techniques, demonstrate how you can achieve exciting, special sewing effects with your sewing machine. From bobbin work to dimensional work, and everything in between, you'll learn to easily create dozens of decorative embellishments that add a terrific new look to all of the fashions, home decor and craft projects you sew.

If you have older VHS tapes or DVDs that you would like to donate to be digitally transferred and added to the PFAFF Talk YouTube channel, please send an email. I am currently looking for older Sewing With Nancy episodes and video releases (pre-2003); as well as official PFAFF instructional, starter guide, and promotional videos.

PFAFF PFILES: Creative 1475 CD Instructional Video Series (VHS, 1991)

PFAFF How-To Video Series -- creative 1475 CD: For the Look That's As Bold As Your Imagination

Training Manager Philip Pepper and Educational Consultant Crystal Thoma make it easy to use the Pfaff creative 1475 CD and help you realize you full creative potential.

Volume 1

In Volume 1, Philip and Crystal cover the basics of the machine including all of the keys and their functions, the automatic needle threader and exclusive built-in Dual Feed. They show easy step by step threading, bobbin winding, and provide an informative discussion of the threads and needles. Crystal shows the advantage of multiple needle position stitches, zig zag stitches and utility stitches. Philip demonstrates how easy it is to blindhem, flathem and sew corded buttonholes in both pre-programmed and programmable styles. You'll see how quick it is to program any of the alphabets into the memory using the Creative Designer. All new Maxi-Stitch, Maxi-Monogram and exclusive 0-way feed designs are highlighted. Ideas for appliques, twin needle sewing and using utility stitches decoratively give a new twist to machine embroidery.


Volume 2

They take you step by step and teach you how to draw and enter your own designs into Pfaff's exclusive free programming P-Memories. Philip demonstrate heirloom techniques including rolling and whipping, bridging, corded pin tucks, entreduex and cutwork with Richelieu bars. Crystal adds to this the pin stitch, bridging with the cording blade and several Swiss insertions to embroider. They also show you how to use extra accessories like the ruffler, fringe foot, applique foot and new ways to use the fringe foot and some unusual eyelets. They also demonstrate how to adapt hand cross stitch patterns for the 1475 CD and provide tips on combining them into a simple border. The Maxi-Stitches are given a whole new look with a technique called bobbin work.

Philip Pepper is a well known designer and instructor. He's taught classes and demonstrated across the United States as well as in Australia and Canada.

Crystal Thoma travels the country giving seminars and classes. As well as being an accomplished tailor, she's worked many years in television broadcasting, both in front of and behind the camera.

1991 Copyright by PFAFF AMERICAN SALES CORP.

If you have older VHS tapes or DVDs that you would like to donate to be digitally transferred and added to the PFAFF Talk YouTube channel, please send an email. I am currently looking for older Sewing With Nancy episodes and video releases (pre-2003); as well as official PFAFF instructional, starter guide, and promotional videos.

PFAFF PFILES: Creative 7570 Instructional Video Series (VHS, 1996)

PFAFF How-To Video Series -- creative 7570: The ultimate technology for the ultimate in creativity!

Creative Sewing Specialist Philip Pepper and Pfaff Educational Consultant Linnette Whicker introduce you to a whole new world of creative possibilities as they demonstrate how to use your Pfaff creative 7570, step-by-step. 

Volume 1

Together, in an easy to follow format, Philip and Linnette cover all the need-to-know-basics of the Pfaff creative 7570. Beginning with a brief explanation of various types and uses of threads and needles, they'll cover automatic needle threading and bobbin winding on the 7570, entering and deleting security codes, basic maintenance procedures and offer a detailed description of each individual operating key and its function. You'll also get a demonstration of Pfaff-exclusive built-in Dual Feed and see the advantages of multiple needle positions. Find out how to create interesting effects with the hemmer foot, as well as other accessories that come with the 7570. Follow along as Philip and Linnette show you how to create your own cording for buttonholes, how to sew a variety of button-hole styles and to sew on buttons. Additionally, you'll learn how easy it is to program alphabets and decorative stitches into M-Memories, step by step and pick up some interesting ideas for sewing Maxi-Stitches, Maxi-Monograms and eight-way feed designs. Plus, you'll learn some valuable tips on twin needle sewing and other exciting specialty sewing techniques. There's also a special section on the 7570's unique Design Card system, featuring how to access Maxi-Design stitches and using blank Creative Cards to store your own original designs. 

Volume 2

This exciting video picks up where Volume One leaves off, bringing you more advanced creative sewing techniques including how to draw, enter, delete and insert stitches in P-Memories, creating beautiful entredeux and using wing needles, pinstitching for shadow applique and appliqué, and much more. You'll also learn to master the arts of cutwork with Richelieu bars and terrific bobbin embroidery from Philip, the renowned master of these sewing artforms. 

Plus, Philip and Linnette cover the Creative Fantasy embroidery unit in detail. They'll show you how to

• Attach the unit to your sewing machine and cover the functions and screens 
• Get the most from your Creative Fantasy Cards 
• Use M-Mernories with the Creative Fantasy 
• Combine alphabet styles and designs from a card 
• Move individual letters
• Embroider only the outline motifs 
• Accurately position designs, including making templates and creating work using large scale letters 
• Embroider specialty fabrics 

There's so much useful information packed into this video, you'll find yourself viewing it over and over!

1996 Copyright by PFAFF AMERICAN SALES CORP.


If you have older VHS tapes or DVDs that you would like to donate to be digitally transferred and added to the PFAFF Talk YouTube channel, please send an email. I am currently looking for older Sewing With Nancy episodes and video releases (pre-2003); as well as official PFAFF instructional, starter guide, and promotional videos.