PFAFF 1027 Tipmatic How to Thread Sewing Machine Tutorial and Bobbin Winding Guide

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Thank you to the commenters who pointed out the bobbin is loaded in the video backwards: ➡➡The bobbin thread should lead off CLOCK WISE, not COUNTER CLOCK WISE. ⬅⬅ Putting it in counter clock wise may lead to tension problems, etc!

[@galaxytrio]

Lovely. Thanks! I just found a Tipmatic 1035 on the sidewalk in front of someone's house, and this is a big help.

[@_Rawaa_]

You are a lucky person. Is your machine still working fine now?😅

[@shellybroeckx9295]

I have the Tipmatic 1025, I got it new in the early 80s and have continued to use it.

[@ppageau]

I purchased this machine in my 20’s over 45 years ago. It’s been my goto all this time and it never failed me. It’s tough and reliable so if you ever find one, get it. I kinda abused it with all my tough projects from leather to layers of jeans. Very portable too. I know this machine inside and out.

[@crafinity]

Hi.. do you have any tutorial how to put a new belt on this machine? My old belt was broken and I dont know how to put a new one.

[@ppageau]

@@crafinity sorry I don’t know how. I always had my machine serviced

[@crafinity]

Thank you so much.. Its okay now I have found a service manual online. :) I think I will just follow the instruction there. I cannot find a service center for Pfaff here in the Philippines.

[@ppageau]

@@crafinity I hear you, we live in northern British Columbia Canada with few resources. My Pfaff is long gone now, busted it sewing button projects.

[@xn3090]

Do you know the setting for zigzag stich on the machine, like thread tension and thread length?

[@paulineclare3941]

I have this machine. I got it from the NAAFI in 1977 whilst serving in the Army in Germany. I remember the machine being very expensive. It came with 3 little booklets (which I still have) taking you through everything that the machine does. It was a little miracle of a machine and still is to this day.

[@jodiegrace2849]

Hi Pauline what an amazing story. What price was it? What were the booklets that it came with? I just rescued one last month cleaning the hard case all the marks seem to be disappearing.

[@jodiegrace2849]

It’s the sewing machine repair guy. Re the bobbin case the rule is if it’s a top bobbin it goes like a p, if it’s a front winder bobbin it’s like a g. Mrcompot2 had a top loader which is different to the tipmatic 1027. It was hearing about the p and the g that helped me as my brain gets confused about counter clockwise….p and g is easier to remember good luck everyone

[@missmorelli1]

Pfaff homepage says this machine was sold up to 1980. As it says "Made in West Germany" it has to be made before 1989, because 1989 we got reunites with East Germany. So now our products are labeled "Made in Germany" ..without East or west. The price was around 1069 Deutsche Mark which in the eighties was about 700 US $

[@Icha74]

Hi again, I've put some thank you $ for your effort just now. I used your tutorial to wind the bobbin using the horizontal method (the first method). I usually wind the bobbin with the vertical method (#2 method), but that was with my mother in law's machine in Europe. Now I've just bought myself a new (old) Tipmatic 1027 (with a price much higher than yours, but still lower than a new entry level), but the machine doesn't come with the extra stick for the vertical spool holder. Good thing my machine came with the spool stopper (I didn't know what it was until I saw your tutorial), thus I could do method 1 winding. Your tutorial even made me aware that the machine was in the "lower feed dog" mode, thus I didn't wonder for a long time why my machine didn't sew. Thank you sooo much! You've been very helpful!

[@JennV2340]

Thank you so much! I bought a Tipmatic 1027 from a gentleman that his wife had passed away. He didn't have the instruction manual. All he could tell me is that his wife cherished the machine. I absolutely love it and thank you for taking the time make this video.

[@jerryhardiman2529]

Thank you. I have had this vintage machine since it was not vintage, and I needed some refresher information!

[@elleh3495]

Thank you so much for this! I have this machine, that I also bought at a second-hand store for about $14.00. Got it tuned and everything for another $100.00 but then never used it for two years. Now I'm in lockdown and pulled out the machine, and really love how well it is made. I can't believe it's almost as old as I am, and still so strong. I'm really excited to learn some things. Thank you so much, your video was great.

[@kaythelkeld3285]

Thanks!

[@Icha74]

Thank you for this demonstration! My mother in law in the Netherlands has this sewing machine and I used it this past holiday season to make a men's shirt, a blouse and a dress. It worked wonders! I was hesitant at first because it looked old (it IS old!), but it is actually a very amazing machine! I do wish I had found your video sooner... it would have saved me the headache of figuring things out. I did find the manual online in English (I thought they would only have it in German or Dutch), so I was able to understand how it worked, eventually. Btw, the guy who did the maintenance on my mother in law's Tipmatic said that she should never sell this machine, or buy a new one, because they don't make it this well anymore. I think I agree...

[@myrnaseeger6753]

Thank you for the demo, my son has bought Pfaff 1027 machine and I'm visiting for a while and would like to learn the machine as I've never used a Pfaff sewing machine before and I'd like to learn.

[@jamesmontgomery869]

Eureka! If you fiddle with the little tiny screw in the lower bobbin casing….. that spins like a Minnie clock - I turned it counterclockwise with my fingernail to fix the stitch!!! A very scary thing to do, because if you irritate that little bobbin casing at times, it can really get you back! Love from Georgia in BC

[@catherinebullock9748]

I bought this machine in 1976... I used it today to finish a quilt. I have other machines but often use her because I love a good strong mechanical machine.

[@Laura-uf2yy]

Thank you for this!! I was having trouble threading my Prag tipmatic 1047, and this was the closest that popped up. And thankfully it helped. Neither my mom or I could remember how to thread, even though we did it correctly just a few weeks ago...😅 Now I can sew her a christmas present blouse! :D

[@darcibishop972]

Thank you; that was helpful. Please consider making a video showing all the stitches plus the buttonhole procedure.

[@camishafi1]

Very helpful, and to the point video, thank you very much indeed.

[@menarussell]

Awesome video. I'm considering one that's in a local auction. I know many people love this brand.

[@kayjames7972]

I was gifted one of these by a client clearing out old 'stuff'. I am going to try it out by re sewing pleats on a school skirt. £3 plaid (Dress Gordon) ebay skirt to be converted in to £38 uniform shop version- wish me luck!

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Sounds great and oh so thrifty! How did it go? :D

[@jenniferwackett4972]

Thankyou for this!! So helpful!!!XXX

[@montyollie]

Great tutorial! You hit the jackpot at Value Village! I'm in Ontario and their prices have gotten completely stupid as of late.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

I totally agree with you! Value Village prices have been out of control in my area too lately!

[@Akuaselda]

Does a double needle work with this machine please?

[@1YahooGirl]

The manual for the 1027 states that it does work with a double needle.

[@AB-bo9rp]

Fantastic ! Lovely videos 😍 Your an Angel Cheers!

[@cindywilliams2083]

Great video thanks so much.

[@jamesmontgomery869]

So wonderful - thank you from Georgia in B.C. I have had my machine 36 years and have started sewing in my retirement but HELP, the tension is all wrong. A year or so ago I did a maintenance service and since then the stitches are too loose on the top, I have jiggled and wiggled and played with it - could you provide a video about the tension adjustments for this machine….. I am also using up my old thread - do you think that is part of the problem. I have also bought new thread and nothing changed. Tight stitches underneath the fabric and too loose and my sewing puckers when I start and almost gathers the fabric - HELP, thx. If anyone else reads this and has a PFAFF, please help :). It would be appreciated

[@shellybroeckx9295]

The best advice is to have it service.

[@jodiegrace2849]

Definitely get new thread, new needle then triple check you are threading it correctly. I watched a sewing machine repair you tube but can’t think of his name. He was very good and thorough in explaining tension. Will try and find his name but he mentioned doing what I have told you first.

[@xxivteo]

Please do you plug it directly or you use a step down

[@dianakristensen9132]

Thank you

[@carolwheeler5064]

Thank you so much. Just what I wanted to know.

[@lesliepelayo2388]

please more vids on this machine!! :-))))

[@judydonnelly1456]

Is this machine similar to the Tipmatic 5140, I have lost my manual

[@saravenediger5343]

Does the bobbin holder part click when you move it to the right? Mine is so lose! :(

[@saraaronzon4562]

Best!

[@dart70ca]

Scored one for $50 at a garage sale this week. Where did you download the manual? Looks like a neat machine.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Luckily the manual is still available on Pfaff's website! www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.pfaff.com/SiteMedia/PFAFF/Products/Machines/Support-manuals/Tipmatic_1025_1027-manual-EN.PDF&ved=2ahUKEwj5pJKWrsTsAhXaWc0KHcGeANQQFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw36jiiQysZEc206G6UZX3xW Enjoy the machine, great score!

[@vanginmi]

Thanks for the video. I just picked one up for $50. Pfaffs are the best. You cant beat the extra walking IDT on the top. Do you use this machine much?

[@californiaman8885]

You installed bobbin thread counter clock wise different than other people like HeirloomCreations and MrCompot2, their both video installed Pfaff front-load bobbin clock wise and your counter clock wise, just wonder your correct way or their?

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Thanks for that! Sorry for the delayed reply. You're correct, it should be clock wise, not counter clock wise. I've pinned the correction as the top comment.

[@howardlamhut4922]

Good video… But please check your manual and you will see that you should have the thread coming off the bobbin clockwise not counterclockwise. Thank you.

[@mozu517]

Yes, that's what I thought...

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Thanks for your comment! Sorry for the delayed reply. You're correct, it should be clock wise, not counter clock wise. I've pinned the correction as the top comment.

[@Sigridovski]

This machine and the 1047 cost 300$ used in Denmark, not 20$, and it sells out quite fast each time one is for sale. You can not get it for 20$ here. That is quite impossible. These Tipmatic are mechanical and so can be repaired easily.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

I bought it that the thrift store so I feel like I just got very lucky! Most donated machines, regardless of quality, tend to be in the $20-40 range at my local thrifts here in Ontario, Canada. I think mostly because the staff are not necessarily knowledgeable about the machines. 😊 Usually just stuffed on the shelf alongside VHS players and other tech.

[@Sigridovski]

@@CraftcoreDIY Incredible! They could get 150 or 200 $ easily for that one. It is supposed to be cheap in thrift stores; or why bother to go and search? Everyone can get a good bargain once in a while and be happy and the thrift store will get more customers when they make these ''mistakes''.

[@mozu517]

@@Sigridovski Yes, they're too smart for their own good sometimes!

[@Sigridovski]

@@mozu517 Definitely. But it is a good thing though to know the value of things, though cheap at the thrift store, so as to appreciate them. This sewing machine is fantastic and normally sells at a much higher price.

[@joshgall3661]

20 dollars? You got lucky, got mine for 200 and usually they go for 1000

[@CraftcoreDIY]

It really feels like an expensive, quality machine. ❤️

[@darcibishop972]

@@CraftcoreDIY It is a fantastic machine!

[@mozu517]

@@CraftcoreDIY Yes, it's very much (in quality) like my vintage Husqvarna Viking I bought in 1976 for around $500. Operationally, it's very different, though.

[@Tornussen]

The threading in the bobbin is wrong here! @ !