Like my bikes, I like 70's and 80's Sewing Machines. Here's our latest purchase, a Pfaff 1222E. This machine was made in West Germany around 1976/7 and is as strong as an ox and typically well engineered. It features a "walking top foot", which Pfaff copyrighted, that aids in controlling creep between fabrics that are to be sewn together. Another very nice feature is an 'electronic' pedal that offers great control over sewing speed. It is quiet to use but also delivers a subtle but strong machine noise and a very even stitch of which you have a choice of about 60 that can be dialled in. Its a real workhorse and capable of many more years of satisfying use.
