Reproduction Pfaff 30 and 30/31 Instruction Booklet

Pfaff 30s are tough and reliable domestic sewing machines which mostly date from the mid 1950s and they can often be bought in reasonable condition in treadle cabinets or as portable electric machines (though domestic electric motors more than 50 years old are usually unsafe and should always be safety checked by a small motor specialist). As a central bobbin oscillating shuttle machine, the Pfaff 30 is a family member to the most successful and enduring sewing machine designs ever, so if you are a lucky owner of one of these plucky guys then you really should put it to work, and to that end I may be of assistance.

I am pleased to be able to offer faithful reproductions of the original instruction booklet supplied with Pfaff 30 and 30/31 Central Bobbin sewing machines. As the machines could be treadle powered or motorised the manual includes lessons on how to work the treadle as well as general care of the treadle. As with many translated technical booklets the grammar is amusing at times, but the illustrations more than make up for those shortcomings.

While specifically intended for the Pfaff 30 and 30/31 machines, it can also be used as a generic manual for central bobbin straight stitch machines with the tension placed at the front (send me a message if you are uncertain).

This reproduction which has been carefully scanned, digitally repaired and reconstructed with no alteration to the original text. However, I have included a reproduction note and disclaimer.

The 24 page reproduction booklet (28 pages including cover) is A5 size (the original is about A6).

No copyright is to be inferred by this reproduction, I only produced it to assist fellow vintage sewing machine enthusiasts nd seek only to be compensated a little for the time spent digitally reconstructing and the expense of printing.
Manuals printed using a laser printer on 80gsm pure white 50 to 100% recycled A4 paper with coloured acid free 130 gsm cover at 600 dpi., hand compiled & stapled at the spine.
Paper stock subject to availability and substitutions may be made.
Your manual will be carefully packed in a plastic sleeve and posted at large letter rate.

About me:
I’m a collector, renovator and researcher of vintage sewing machines (as well as a rag trade professional with 40 years experience). After realising the difficulty finding the parts and accessories from an Australian supplier I decided Australian antique and vintage sewing machine enthusiasts deserve better, so I’m putting my money where my mouth is; these machines are not just antiquarian objects of beauty, they were made to be used and designed to last and with the right care and love they will still be sewing well into the 22nd century if not the 23rd.
If you are after advice about renovating or need a specific part that I don’t currently list please contact me and I’ll do my utmost to help, or become a Fan of Cyndy Kitt Productions on Facebook to connect with other crafty types and sewing machine collectors.

About combined postage:
To keep the postage low I pack small light items such as bobbins as large letters, but this means it is not possible to set the eBay postage calculator to be accurate so when ordering more that one item please request a revised invoice. Orders over AU$50 will require a signature to acknowledge delivery.
Due to a number of international orders being reported lost in transit and the prohibitive cost of a tracked international package via Australia Post, I have reluctantly been forced to remove my international service on eBay. If you are outside of Australia and can’t find an item I sell from a local supplier please contact me privately and we’ll work something out.

Remember when checking out my other items,

I always combine postage and packing for buyers who wait for an updated invoice before paying.