Singer 301's
10-10-2011, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by deedum
I was just at a quilt show, they had a 301 with case for $400, gee was the case included in that price? I hope so!
I bought mine for $30. I used to think I wanted a featherweight, but find I am thrilled with the 301. Only will buy a featherweight now if the price was extememly right. They look very fragil when it is side by side of a 301.
But they are all good!
I bought mine for $30. I used to think I wanted a featherweight, but find I am thrilled with the 301. Only will buy a featherweight now if the price was extememly right. They look very fragil when it is side by side of a 301.
But they are all good!
Billy
10-10-2011, 07:17 PM
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The hook assembly is the doo dad (love that term :D ) thst he bobbin case fits into that spins with a hook that grabs the top thread and make the stitch. The bobbin case and hook assembly is the things that cost the most for the FW (around $150 for original Singer parts) and if you can buy a 301 for $30 and get the same part off of it then you save some serious money.
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10-10-2011, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
The hook assembly is the doo dad (love that term :D ) thst he bobbin case fits into that spins with a hook that grabs the top thread and make the stitch. The bobbin case and hook assembly is the things that cost the most for the FW (around $150 for original Singer parts) and if you can buy a 301 for $30 and get the same part off of it then you save some serious money.
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10-10-2011, 07:28 PM
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If it has Featherweight attached t the part name it seems that they think they can charge you an arm and a leg. Not fair but that is how it works, not everyone knows what parts will interchange with what machine.
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10-10-2011, 07:38 PM
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I just read your blogspot and subscribe to the feed. So interesting! Now you have me rethinking about finding a spot for a red eye treadle. May have to move or sell something to find a place for it, but it is so cool!
10-19-2011, 05:00 AM
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That's almost free - great deal! :)
There is a manual for it on the ISMACS site: http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...e-manuals.html
There is a manual for it on the ISMACS site: http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...e-manuals.html
10-20-2011, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jacie
bought a 301 today for 10 bucks, what a deal she sews beautifully,,,, need manual tho.... has box with many attachments too. in a very lovely cabinet.... taken care of well, jacie
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10-20-2011, 03:08 PM
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Just thought I would tell you about my 301. she came the other day when I wasn't going to be home. When I got home I opened her up, but could not get the pedal out of the slot. Had to have dh get it out. Plugged her in and away she went. I also recieved today the zigzag attachment for her that fits perfectly. I also got a slant walking foot that will work on her too. She sews really nice. DH want me to sew the leather of his truckers wallet together where it is coming apart.
Almost forgot -- hope you are feeling better Billy.
Almost forgot -- hope you are feeling better Billy.
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