Pfaff Hobbylock 2.5 Overlocker Review

Overlockers are not all made the same, we promise.

We know they can be intimidating, especially to those who are newer to sewing. They’re fast machines, and they also cut away fabric as you sew, so you don’t want to make any mistakes while using an overlock machine! Even though they all generally do the same type of work, sewing overcast stitches of varying functions, they differ in how easy they are to work. From threading to tension to stitch selection and even in how the blades are attached to the machines, each one is unique, especially depending on the manufacturer.

Pfaff overlockers are something special, and the Pfaff HobbyLock 2.5 is one overlockers that is exceptionally sturdy and easy to work with as far as overlockers go! It can handle any kind of fabric you need to run through it and hem all of your garments and home décor. It creates very sturdy stitches that make your projects durable and comfortable.

Overlockers make sewing garments easier and using one will make your garments more durable. They put a professional touch on every piece of clothing, or any other kind of project, you make with it. Your seams won’t be popping any time soon, and your hems won’t fray over time when you use an overlock machine, protecting your finished project and making it last much longer than if you were to use a sewing machine alone. They also have differential feed, making it easy to feed stretchy fabrics, like jersey knit, through the machine without mucking up the actual stretch of the fabric. And Pfaff overlockers have a fantastically timed differential feed! It’s a machine that every dressmaker should have in their sewing studios. And the Pfaff HobbyLock 2.5 is one every dressmaker should consider when purchasing a new overlocker machine.

You’ll find that this overlocker is easy to thread, which is something we always appreciate in an overlocker. Everything related to threading the machine is colour coded, so you won’t get your threads twisted as you thread the HobbyLock 2.5. You simply just follow each colour with the corresponding thread. It makes for quick and convenient threading every time! The HobbyLock 2.5 has lay-in tension dials, and the tension is automatic. Automatic tension is set whenever you change stitches, so that you get a perfect stitch every time.

You’ll have a large space to work, too, with the Pfaff HobbyLock 2.5. You won’t have to fight with the fabric in order to get the stitches right with the large workspace. This machine also sews up to 1,200 stitches per minute, but if you’re not comfortable sewing at top speed just yet, you can change the speed. Overlockers can be intimidating with how fast they sew, and Pfaff made sure to make their machine as easy-to-use as possible for any sewist with any skillset!

The Pfaff HobbyLock 2.5 supports two, three, and four threads at once, giving you a good amount of variety in the possible stitches you can create using this machine. You can choose between 15 stitches on this machine. You’ll have a large variety to choose from in order to get the perfect stitches for each project you make using the HobbyLock 2.5.

The HobbyLock has an extra feature that you’ll be sure to love. The tension is released when presser foot is lifted, making that there is less stress being placed on the machine when it’s not in use, making it so that your machine will last longer and your threads will pull away much easier on this machine than they would other overlockers. You won’t have to fight with the machine to pull your project away!

As with most overlockers, you can customise most of the stitches to suit your sewing needs. You can change the width to be anywhere between a 3mm minimum and a 7mm maximum, and get a minimum length of 1mm and a maximum stitch length of 4mm, making this overlocker perfect for any kind of project of any kind of fabric!

Do you know what really makes this machine perfect for any kind of fabric, even delicate fabrics like silk chiffon or organza. Anyone sewing costumes or evening wear or even lingerie will appreciate being able to sew a rolled hem! A rolled hem makes it so that the fabric drapes properly and lays right when manipulating it as you sew it into your chosen pattern.

Do you still have questions about the Pfaff HobbyLock 2.5 Overlocker? The Sewing Studio would love to answer them and any others you have about any other machine you’re looking at, no matter if they’re sewing machine, overlockers, coverstitch machines, and embroidery machines! We carry them all! What can we get you sewing on today? Contact us here.