How To Adjust Tensions on a Pfaff 1245 Sewing Machine-Car Upholstery

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This video intends a way to make us understand how tensions could be adjusted on an industrial sewing machine.
I consider this topic of great importance because from it depends to get a nice sewing on an upholstery project.
By doing this procedure well, we will get balanced plain closing sewings. Besides, nice stitches on top view if referring to top decorative stitches (french stitches and over stitches)
For this demonstration, I have used the standard upholstery thread (polyester N°92) and a needle 120 (metric system=20 (Singer system) If we need to do sewings with a thicker thread it would be advisable to change the needle for a thicker one. Tensions must need a readjustment to get a balanced sewing.
I hope you find this information useful!
Cesar
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[@Cechaflo]

Related videos: Threads and needles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKXJo5Z6iJqKgLM How to thread a sewing machine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmXWgKyMfr57qpI Parts of a Pfaff 1245: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV6ZZYqNdsR4brM Triple transport Pfaff 1245: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2Src4t4eal-pdE

[@montaser680]

Thank you for this wonderful information

[@СергейЗырянов-я2х]

Вы молодец !!!!!

[@mtm101designs9]

Your demonstrations and explanations are the best. Thank you!

[@georgeschmitt8205]

I wish I could like this video more. THE. BEST. EXPLANATION I have seen for tension on my Pfaff.

[@duane3070]

This is the very best instructional video regarding sewing machines that I've ever seen. Thank you very much.

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for appreciating this educational video! I will post more related videos including how to operate an industrial sewing machine to do upholstery. Welcome to the channel anytime! Thanks for watching!

[@kevinwallace888]

I also agree.....thank you.

[@adven999]

I completely agree.... the last method of showing the stitches and their tension is inspired...I'm going to make the same set up just so its so easy to see the thread balance...!

[@Cechaflo]

@@adven999 I am glad the video is useful! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffdenig705]

I agree. Absolutely without Peer.

[@treetopspider]

There has never been a more detailed explanation on how to adjust the tension than this. I have now saved this as my go to reference. Great work

[@loosethreadshermosa1583]

Brilliant visual at the end using the clear plastic sheets to show the threads being pulled into the center of the stack of material. :) You are so good at what you do. Thanks for ALL the help you've given all of us over the years.

[@FloridaBoilermaker]

This is the very best vid on this subject. No one else goes to this detail in the videos. Thanks.

[@thomasalbiez3428]

I like the way you explain without words 👍👍👍 greetings from Germany Blackforest

[@jasonw2696]

Thank you very much for making this video! It helped me figure out some of the issues I have with my industrial sewing machines

[@jasonpeterson1506]

Great video. I have a Pfaff and have struggled with thread tension until I watched this video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom!!

[@chrismpgxtreme]

Wow! Amazing! If you have a classic sewing machine similar to Chechaflo’s use this video! I highly recommend it!

[@k_austria08]

Super anschauliches Video zur Fadenspannung, danke!

[@valtergaspar1889]

It's like tuning a musical instrument Taking care of the instrument itself is almost as important as learning to play. Thanks Cesar simple tip that makes a difference in our daily life🙏🙏🙏

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for watching this video! Welcome to this channel anytime!

[@zweispurmopped]

Best video on that topic I have seen anywhere! I now understand why I took a complete weekend for sewing a face mask back in March. That gave my Do-It-Yourselfer-ego a deep dent…

[@antoniokfranco]

I've watched many tension setting/adjusting videos and this video is the most thorough from actual start to finish. Back to my problem machine with new found knowledge. Thank you again. Best video on the subject.

[@phototec]

WOW, just WOW. This is the BEST video I have ever seen explaining the tension settings on a sewing machine. My hat is off to you. I purchased a used 1245 a few years ago and have been struggling with the tension ever since I think I finally get it THANKS to your video.

[@Cechaflo]

I am glad the video is useful! Thanks for watching!

[@artwerner5511]

You sir are truly amazing, my Dad had an Upholstery Shop for 40 years and I wish he was here to watch your videos. He had a Pfaff machine and had a German guy come to the shop once a year to tune it up. I love watching your videos, thank you.

[@williewonka6694]

Excellent videos of the critical parameters and adjustment points! Thank you!!

[@fmscooter768]

i just started upholstering this weekend and i really tried for hours to get the tension done, im so happy i found your video, i have the exactely same system (Pfaff 145), nobody showed how its build together, only in your video you show really everything, very big thank you for your work!!!!

[@swordfish1120]

This video was well worth my time to watch. I never knew that improper tension adjustment could lead to a harsh/heavy sound from my machine and the last demonstration from 19:35 on was excellent.

[@TiagoBarufi]

Thannks, man! You saved my reputation today, I've just fixed my significant other's machine

[@АнастасияВяткина-э2г]

Наконец-то я увидела как это происходит! Очень познавательное видео! Огромное спасибо! Очень хороший учитель! Спасибо!!!

[@2102Chris]

This is the best explained thread tension video i have found. Just what i needed. Thank you very much

[@MrAddisonroad]

Best demonstration of a lock stitch I’ve seen!

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for watching this video!

[@dandeforest9439]

great video, i could read this a dozen times but watching it once,explanes it perfect

[@robertbutler4393]

I am totally awed by this thorough and incredibly helpful video on this topic. You are an amazing teacher. This is by far the best explanation of this I have seen in any medium. Thanks, so much for all your effort.

[@Cechaflo]

I am glad the video is useful! Thanks so much for watching!

[@gilldarius]

Tus videos han sido mi escuela para desarmar una maquina inservible y rearmarla nuevamente...hasta lograr hacerla funcionar...muchas gracias por tan detallada tu info..mis agradcimientos para Ud...

[@Cechaflo]

Me da mucho gusto que estos videos lo hayan inspirado a desarrollar sus propios proyectos.

[@deanborosane5451]

Great help from you with this channel and educatiol videos. Thank you very much, I guess some of us rly need this.

[@UriValdez]

Fantastic video, best tension demo ever!

[@cadman10000]

What an amazing video! I have always wanted to see an expert explanation of how to set up a machine.

[@Cechaflo]

We will continue posting related videos. Thanks for watching!

[@mcbrite]

That last shot was amazing! Never seen it like that!

[@kevinwallace888]

Excellent demo....thank you. From Edinburgh Scotland .....

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for watching the video! Greetings from Mexico!

[@poosie6]

OUTSTANDING! seriously, thank you for your wisdom and perfect videos. Always a pleasure. Alison (London, UK)

[@Cechaflo]

I really appreciate your kind commentary!

[@Jazzmarcel]

incredible!.............i finally understand throughly how to adjust the tread tension!

[@mattwalmer6162]

Awesome video! Very helpful in understanding what wizardry is going on inside 😆

[@trp051]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@AlexKall]

Very good instructional video! Thank you!

[@judethaddeusschork2855]

Fantastic explanation.

[@inoid724]

Whow!!! Thank you!!! The best video about this theme i've ever watched!!!!

[@cherimitchell7973]

Awesome video. I’ll watch it again to make sure I understand what to do to mine. I have a Sailrite Fabricator and was unsure what to do with tension. We hear that a lot on Sailrite’s Facebook Page. Thank you! And thank you for so quickly responding about the water soluble pen! I’ll buy some tomorrow!

[@vahidhashemi6342]

Very nice, thank you for your good training

[@auth2368]

Wow. This is incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@altastretton1768]

Thanks for your video. Very helpful. New to all this and think i may just get it done with the help of your video.

[@andreychilli1730]

Друг, спасибо тебе большое за то что ты делаешь , твои ролики оч познавательные я с нуля осваиваю эту профессию , они мне очень помогли . Продолжай в том же духе, удачи тебе, здоровья и всего самого наилучшего. В России тебя тоже смотрят ) ,👍👍👍

[@superdevids1]

Hat off to you Sir 🙏

[@ТБесарабец]

Огромное уважение такому Мастеру!многому от Вас научился.у меня тоже красавец Pfaff 1245

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for watching this video! I will post more related videos on Pfaff 1245.

[@sandroluismontero5672]

Saludos.Un vídeo asombroso e ingenioso. Donde se hace realidad el refrán que una imagen vale más que mil palabras. Muchas gracias.

[@PZ-hu8ox]

Спасибо за лучшую демонстрацию правильной настройки швейной машины на Ютьюбе ! SUPER !!!

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for watching this video! Welcome to this channel anytime!

[@yannisbio]

Excellent, thank you for your time!

[@СергейЗырянов-я2х]

Мастер молодец !!! Всё просто и доходчиво показал и объяснил без слов !!!!!

[@Cechaflo]

I am so glad the videos are useful!! Thanks for watching!

[@hachicastillo2178]

Como siempre maestro , espectacular , que dios le de mucha vida y que nos siga compartiendo sus conocimientos

[@Cechaflo]

¡Muchas gracias por apreciar estos videos!

[@WilliamCunninghamII]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@aleksandrportnoy1677]

Спасибо! Отличное учебное видео! Здоровья и успехов мастер!

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for appreciating this instructional video!

[@aleksandrportnoy1677]

​@@Cechaflo Tell please, and in lichku can be You write question?

[@Cechaflo]

@@aleksandrportnoy1677 Dear Aleksandr, No problem to ask upholstery questions on this comment section.

[@aleksandrportnoy1677]

@@Cechaflo Отлично! Вопрос такой! Сделайте пожалуйста видео по настройке швейной машины TYPICAL GC 0303 с верхним и нижним продвижением, или аналогов этой швейной машины! Great! The question is! Please make a video on setting up a sewing machine TYPICAL GC 0303 with top and bottom promotion, or analogues of this sewing machine!

[@Cechaflo]

@@aleksandrportnoy1677 Is this the machine you are referring to? www.wellmart-msk.ru/attach/nom_beh/43793_142.pdf kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpPGhWxoYtN_q6s It looks an excellent double transportation heavy duty sewing machine. Unfortunately, I do not have this machine to make a video, sorry.

[@kingscountyleather5519]

Excellent video and explanation of how the tension works. Thank you for taking the time to share this information🙏

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for watching this video!

[@alanlyons1195]

Great explaination!

[@aleksandrtolstoi4791]

Очень полезное видео! Раньше, когда шов был ослаблен сверху или снизу я просто называл машинку плохими словами и отдавал мастеру для настройки 😀

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for watching this video!

[@ATENZA1191]

The best explanation :)

[@patrickreilly988]

Your videos are not good...... They are genius. No one compares as a sewing machine or upholstery instructor. And, you do it without speaking using concise written instruction. You are in a class of your own. Thank You from a recreational upholstery want to be.

[@ЛехаБес-ш7у]

Никогда не понимал как это работает .Спасибо !!!!👏

[@lzack8200]

Thank you for sharing! This is a great tutorial and very nicely done.

[@pluto-world]

Wow man! It's a wonderful video! Easy to understand the system with it. Thank You!

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for watching this video!

[@divantrade8083]

Really impressing video! God bless you!

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for watching this video!

[@ericbonduel2179]

Perfecto Maestro, un vídeo de calidad muy bien explicado. Conciso y didáctico. Gracias!

[@tarunarya1780]

Really good video

[@hecatombe14]

Gracias por tu ayuda. Thank you for your help.

[@Cechaflo]

Me alegra ver que este video le resulte útil. Bienvenido al canal 😊 Glad to see you find this video useful. Welcome to the channel anytime 😊

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Thanks. As good as simple Very useful video

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for watching this video!

[@iangibbons7942]

Another super helpful video! Thanks so much.

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for watching this video!

[@SurvivalCitizen]

Excellent! Best one I have seen!

[@Cechaflo]

I am so glad these videos are useful! Thanks so much for watching!

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[@Cechaflo]

Thanks so much for appreciating this video!

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Increíble demostración, grandioso canal.

[@Cechaflo]

¡Muchas gracias por apreciar este video!

[@allenroy9289]

Spot on!

[@ВладимирКасьяненко-н8г]

Доходчиво.мастер умница!

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God bless you

[@voxy222]

Super Erklärung vielen Dank 😊

[@flatdog-]

Thank you

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MAN YOU ARE THE BEST😎

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for kind comment!

[@goki204]

ohh great.thanks for sharing very helpfull

[@TRWRepa]

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[@allenroy9289]

Thanks

[@dealerrecon]

I have a PFAFF 1245, and the tension is just fine when going forward but when I back stitch sometimes the the thread will lock up and break the thread. Any suggestions? What size needle and what brand and size of thread do you use? Thank you so much for your videos. You are the best that I have ever seen.

[@Cechaflo]

According to the manual needle sizes for Pfaff 1245 are from 110 (18)to 180(24) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKXJo5Z6iJqKgLM Two basic thread sizes: 92, 138 Optional thinnner size 69 thread size Thread size 92 with all the needles. 138 thread size with needles 140, 160 and 180 www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=polyester-thread

[@Cechaflo]

Forgot to mention 'the needle system' which is 135-17 (needle length from tip to butt 43 mm approx) John's got an excellent related video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGGrZndspMaib5o

[@JohnKinsella123]

Brilliant, thank you.

[@ValdirJeep]

Sensacional. Muito obrigado.

[@dmitritimoshenko13]

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Отличное видео, спасибо большое)

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Exelente video 👍

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Золотые руки!

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Super!

[@JUMALATAAR]

Thank you !

[@douglasf.santos823]

Muito bom gostei um super like 🇧🇷

[@johndaniels926]

Great info! I fixed my issues by watching this video now my old machine is sewing like new. What size needle and thread are you using for the last part of this video? Thank you for sharing your knowledge...

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for watching! I used a 180=24 needle size. The thread is thick polyester 'double zero' here in Mexico. I am not completely sure, but I suppose it corresponds to 207 size.www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=polyester-thread-207

[@eemo2093]

Bravo. does the same rules apply where 2 pieces of leather is sewn? like bottom vegetable tanned leather and soft top leather - like a belt for example.

[@Cechaflo]

Same 'lockstitch' rules are applied for any thickness of material. Thanks for watching!

[@00jgomez]

Thank you for your great video! (¡Muchas gracias!)

[@Cechaflo]

I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@bennetaiken9849]

Hey Cechaflo! Once again, a great video! I balanced out the tensions on my 1245, top and bottom, no dots on either the top or bottom, but, I'm sewing with auto leather and in sharp corners the seam doesn't seem to be tight enough! The thread can be seen pretty dominately when turned right side out..?? is it possible to get a tighter seam and balanced? Any ideas would certainly be appreciated! Thanks!

[@Cechaflo]

Glad to hear from you! If the upper tension is tightened enough and there is still a 'loose stitch' it could be the 'hook point' would need to be a little bit faster, of course to catch the 'thread loop' faster. By doing this the upper tension would be alleviated and you would not need to tighten it too much. It is only a suggestion. You should try the best you feel is ok.

[@bennetaiken9849]

Thx for getting back so quickly! I was able to adjust stitch length and trim around the sharper corners which kept the stitches from pulling so hard and that seemed to pull them tighter. I think it will be ok, but if not, I'll give your idea a shot. Thx so much for your response!

[@piecetoyou8285]

I find some of the video you do fascinating to watch some clever methods you use, On my singer class 7 twin needle oscillating shuttle hooks the big old cast iron machine used for marquees and parachutes , I am trying to sort out the left side at the moment as I only using the one needle , I seem to be having an issue,after stitching about 8 stitches in leather I am noticing the thread twisting, and snagging under the leather, then the twisted thread appears on top and some times it has twisted all the way to the thread pick up lever, And some times when trying to free my leather its stuck , due to a second loop not made it through, But why is my thread hell bent on twisting , Ive tried different threads and needles and the issue is the same out come, its a little better if I use thicker leather but still happens after 10 stitches,

[@Cechaflo]

Check out the thread tensions up and down to verify they're in good condition. Some parts of the leather material are harder than other portions If so, the needle and thread rubs causing twisted strands. The solution would be a thicker needle to make a bigger hole to let needle and thread pass through freely.

[@piecetoyou8285]

@@Cechaflo After you mentioned size of thread to needle, I thought lets check my threads again as I own several that look the same but not all tried ,but as there are no label`s on them.its hard to tell the difference in size as the sizes is minimal, I noticed three of the same threads in size ` that`s what I thought but slight size when looked very carefully and felt that tiny bit thinner, So I gave it a shot , and got to tell ya man that machine sewed without any issues, weeks and weeks of trial and error stripping and cleaning,and even replacing parts,you know how it goes when just learning, Big thank you man, if this was not coming from you I would not of went back to recheck under close inspection , Thank you again.

[@victorjimenez664]

Tengo mi 1245 especial, desde el año 1981, nunca mas necesité otra maquina para trabajar tapicería automotriz, es una maquina simple sin muchos complementos complicados, fácil de manejar pero igualmente fuerte y resistente. Lo que si necesita es un buen mantenimiento, que los repuestos sean siempre PFAFF, una advertencia cuando se cambia la lanzadera original no le coloque ninguna genérica, por respeto a la maquina coloquele una original PFAFF. CONVIERTA SU MAQUINA EN UNA EXTENSIÓN SUYA Y PODRA SENTIR LO FIEL QUE ES.

[@Cechaflo]

Estimado Víctor, !Muchas gracias por compartirnos un comentario muy interesante! ¿Tiene alguna información de cuando apareció en venta el modelo 1245-706?

[@karolfelek100793]

wow! Thank you so much :)

[@Cechaflo]

Welcome to this channel anytime!

[@fishka13super]

Hello Caesar,informative video on the machine's settings.I have a machine 1245 very much I like it in work.How thick is the thread minimum it can be sewn?

[@Cechaflo]

Dear friend, I have used the standard upholstery thread 92, but it can sew with a thinner thread if used on thin fabrics. According to the manual these machines can sew from 110=18 needle size to 180=24 needle size. I have tried with a 90 needle size with 92 thread and it also sews excellent. I used it on small thin leather items.

[@fishka13super]

@@Cechaflo I had in view thread 10 poorly is beginning to sew, 20 thread the very normally.

[@j66jerome]

That was a great video like all of them.. I have a question for you if you don't mind. I have a Seiko walking foot. I can't seem to get the bottom stitch to look right. Always seems to like too tight. It looks like a straight line. Can you help please? Regards Jay 🙂

[@manuelsalazare235]

Very excellent video, I have a PFAFF 194 high post 2-needle machine. But I can't adjust (needle with the hook). If you could help me with this ...