The PFAFF 487 is a high performance special-speed sewing machine with drop feed and variable top feed.
The Subclass 104/02 one closes shoulder seams (with extra width switching) in shirts and blouses, and stitched over it. Simultaneously in a single operation.
- Equipped with special attachment for joining of two plies with their right edges folded in and simultaneously inserting a third ply between them
- The variable top-feed allows application of fullness and/or sewing without ply-shift
- Quick-change stepping control: Quickadjustment of top feed with visual indicator. With this device, it is possible to preselect any two top feed settings which can be recalled, by activating the knee switch. (-918/14)
- Large hook (G) with 50 % more capacity than conventional hooks
- Top-feed pressure may be adjusted separately for optimum sewing of difficult materials
- Central lubrication of sewing hook and needle bar (semi dry sewing head)
- Lifetime sealed maintenance-free bearings
- Closed gearcase with long-time lubrication pad
- Built-in adjustment gauges for easier and faster adjustment
- Programmable control of fullness (-918/55)
- Floating foot for sewing difficult materials using an extremely low presserfoot pressure (-918/38)
Simultaneous sewing and topstitching of shoulder seams / Shirt and blouses