Trivia
Pfaff 1171
I bought this great little machine in 1999, second hand. Apparently it went
out of production in 1991, but it is perfect for sewing kites. It includes
the following neat features:
- integrated walking foot
- stop with needle down or up
- dual speed
- full power independent of sewing speed
- wind bobbin through needle
- low bobbin warning light
- integrated needle threader
Strangely, the modern top-of-the-line Pfaffs lack such basics as
the bobbin control light or even the automatic needle-down feature. So
I am glad I got this vintage machine and recommend it highly to all kite
builders.
Kite Bag
I was sick of carrying a bundle of individual kite bags so I built myself a simple kite bag. It is made from 1050 denier nylon, has 2 zippered compartments, and 2 integrated fiberglass rods for support.
| Stitching the decoration for the outside layer |
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| Completed decorations for left and right outside panels |
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| Assembled outside layer with carrying handles and straps |
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| Completed inside layer with zippers |
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| Completed and packed bag |
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Last Updated: Jun 2, 2001
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