Thursday, December 5, 2013
My Pfaff 1371 Died ...
When I took my Pfaff 1371 in for servicing, I learned that the mother board, circuit and display boards had died. It was 25+ yrs old and I was going to let my daughter take it to school with her so she and her friends could do some sewing. Now, I don't have a sewing only machine. After looking over the Babylock website, I fell in love with the Babylock "Melody" sewing machine. It comes with an extension table, over 180 stitches, loads of presser feet and other nice accessories like a carrying case and a supply of tools. However, the MSRP was $1799 which was well above my budget. I looked at the "Rachel", the "Molly", and the "Amelia" machines which were more in line with what I could afford. While hubby talked to my dealer, I was looking at all of the machines. Then they came up to me and told me that there was pre-owned "Melody" that had just been serviced and had all new inside parts since the previous owner's home had been struck by lightening. My dealer and hubby thought that I would like and it was just a little over my budget but hubby would get it for me since he knew how much I wanted it. I am so blessed. So my early Christmas gift is the "Melody" ... I am thrilled beyond belief. I've already taken her for a test run as I work on a Christening/Baptismal gown.
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Sorry about your Pfaff's, but glad you like your new Melody!
Earlier this year I obtained a Pfaff 1471 that I like a lot although the brown accent color is a little drab. How would you describe the color of the 1371? Is it a purple shade (lilac) or more a shade of pink?
Carol, the Pfaff 1371 was a purple color. I liked it but the innards were shot. I'm really enjoying my Melody and how quiet that it is sewing. I also have a Babylock Ellisimo, a Babylock Sofia2, a Read pleater, a Pfaff 4874 serger plus a Babylock Eclipse DX serger.
Sorry your 1371 stopped working. I JUSG PICKED UP THE SAME MODEL FROM A FRIEND THAT HAD IT IN A GARAGE FOR YEARS. I paid $50 for it but it came with no power or foot connections.:( I have looked online for them and the foot pedal is quite expensive (80-99 bucks) I hate to spend that kind of money when I don't even know if the machine works ... if you still have the cords and would like to sell can you email me to angelmom117@socal.rr.com Thanks Monica
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