Is my pfaff quilt expression a high or a low shank machine

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The manual shows various parts

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/594658/Pfaff-Expression-Line.html#manual

There are no exploded parts schematics

https://www.google.com/search?q=pfaff+quilt+expression+4.0+parts+manual

and no Service Manuals available to the public

https://www.google.com/search?q=pfaff+quilt+expression+4.0+service+manual

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No you can't change the shank of your Pfaff Expression 2.0. However, looking at the Westalee site, it looks like the Medium Shank Ruler Foot should fit the Expression 2.0. See the paragraph between the Low Shank Ruler Foot and the Medium Shank Ruler Foot on their site: http://www.westalee.com.au/domestic.php . You can confirm this by e-mailing the Westalee staff at the e-mail link on the above page. I believe you should not use the high-shank templates with the medium foot.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Although the dealer may no longer sell the "original" foot for your machine, there are usually "used" presser feet available from sites like eBay. OR, you can purchase non-Pfaff presser feet that will work just as well on your machine. Just be sure to verify that the presser foot is compatible with your model (the shank style will determine whether it will work on your machine).

Pfaff Free Motion Open Toe Quilting Foot

Free Motion Darning Foot Pfaff 820243096

Pfaff Presser Feet

Don't believe there is a medium shank.

http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/sewing-machine-presser-feet.aspx

Perhaps talking with a Pfaff dealer will clarify things.

A satin stitch is simply a zig-zag stitch that is shortened enough so the threads lay next to each other without laying over another but also without any space (fabric) showing between. Keep in mind that the thread weight will cause the satin stitch to differ.


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You need a special foot for free motion quilting--it is slightly shorter in height than a regular presser foot, which essentially provides space between the presser foot and the needle plate to manually move the fabric. Sometimes machines came with a standard darning foot accessory. Your Pfaff dealer probably has at least one style in stock. But there are other specialty feet you can probably use, ie Big Foot, clear free motion foot, C-shaped, oval, etc. You can also purchase a shank adapter (verify it is the correct shank for your machine) and use it with a kit of snap-on presser feet so you can have a variety of presser feet for different functions.

Pfaff Presser Feet

Pfaff Big Foot Free Motion Quilting Foot

Pfaff Free Motion Guide Presser Foot

Pfaff Free Motion Open Toe Quilting Foot

http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/snap-on-sewing-machine-presser-feet.aspx

http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/snap-on-sewing-machine-presser-feet.aspx

Free Motion Quilting

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Check with your local Pfaff dealer for a 1/4" quilting foot. OR, search the internet for Pfaff presser foot.

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Probably, but since we don't know the model, we can't help you much.

You can search the internet for your make and model machine and search for a 1/4" presser foot. You'll most likely find one piece presser feet or even snap-on feet where you purchase the shank adapter and then separate presser feet that attach to the shank.

You can also check with your local Pfaff dealer.
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High Shank Machines are all the Janome Embroidery models MC 8000, MC 9000, 10000, 10001, 11000, 200E, 300E, 350E....etc
If yours is not an embroidery machine, it has a LOW SHANK .....the higher shank allows for easier access for the embroidery hoop.

We have a guide to telling if your machine takes a high or low shank here:

Sewing Machine Presser Feet