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    Old 06-23-2011, 09:04 PM
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    [quote=quilt addict]Okay, I haven't posted my acquisitions lately as they are not much to talk about and didn't get pictures. They are just piling up in the garage.

    But got this today for $15. Lots of feet and all the cams for the decorative stitches. Definately need to redo the wiring before I can use it. But should clean up pretty easy.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 09:06 PM
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    Originally Posted by quilt addict
    Okay, I haven't posted my acquisitions lately as they are not much to talk about and didn't get pictures. They are just piling up in the garage.

    But got this today for $15. Lots of feet and all the cams for the decorative stitches. Definately need to redo the wiring before I can use it. But should clean up pretty easy.
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    Very nice Lisa!!!

    So you jumped into the Japanese machine pool again and this time with a really neat machine at that. I have always loved the "Dashboards" of the 50's Japanese machines, they were more Americana than we were! You know I am going to ask for the JA and the JC numbers on the machine and look to at the motor and tell me if it has a date on the badge anywhere. I found out that the Brother machines have a date on the motor that will tell you when it was made. So I am hoping that other manufacturers did the same thing.

    Cant wait to see it cleaned up and boy I love the color of the cams!!!

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    Old 06-23-2011, 09:21 PM
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    Originally Posted by quilt addict
    Okay, I haven't posted my acquisitions lately as they are not much to talk about and didn't get pictures. They are just piling up in the garage.

    But got this today for $15. Lots of feet and all the cams for the decorative stitches. Definately need to redo the wiring before I can use it. But should clean up pretty easy.
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    Great find for $15. I would try to treadle that machine.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 09:22 PM
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    Originally Posted by jljack
    Originally Posted by a1crafter
    Hi Sandi,
    I recent[y bought a 301a and I love the way it sews. Unfortunately it does not have many accessories. I am anxious to try out the ruffler. I will be on the lookout for more accessories
    I had the same situation. My 301a came with NO attachments whatsoever. So far I have bought 3 other feet for her, and have only tried out 2. I haven't tried the ruffler yet, but want to. Maybe this weekend. So hard when I have to work for a living...it really cuts into my sewing time!! LOL
    The ruffler is a cool attachment! I had to learn to use one when I worked for Husqvarna Viking; so I could demonstrate it to my customers. You can make lots of ruffles in a short time. :-D
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    Old 06-23-2011, 09:26 PM
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    Originally Posted by purplefiend
    Originally Posted by jljack
    Originally Posted by a1crafter
    Hi Sandi,
    I recent[y bought a 301a and I love the way it sews. Unfortunately it does not have many accessories. I am anxious to try out the ruffler. I will be on the lookout for more accessories
    I had the same situation. My 301a came with NO attachments whatsoever. So far I have bought 3 other feet for her, and have only tried out 2. I haven't tried the ruffler yet, but want to. Maybe this weekend. So hard when I have to work for a living...it really cuts into my sewing time!! LOL
    The ruffler is a cool attachment! I had to learn to use one when I worked for Husqvarna Viking; so I could demonstrate it to my customers. You can make lots of ruffles in a short time. :-D
    Sharon W.
    Heehee Sharon I don't picture you into doing ruffles. Someone who puts an LED light over their sewing machine for better lighting just doesn't come across as doing ruffles.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 09:36 PM
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    Originally Posted by vintagemotif
    Heehee Sharon I don't picture you into doing ruffles. Someone who puts an LED light over their sewing machine for better lighting just doesn't come across as doing ruffles.
    LOL Now thats funny!


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    Old 06-23-2011, 10:29 PM
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    This is the most amazing shop I have visited in years. So many lovely things to see and wonderful stories to hear. Thank you so much for opening the doors Billy.

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    Old 06-23-2011, 10:52 PM
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    Lots of great looking machines changing hands with garage sale season here!

    The Singer Stylist 533 that I rescued from the dumpster is clean, oiled and running. She runs a little slow, but smooth. I have figured out most of the things I need to know, but there are dials that are foreign to me. Anyone know where I can find a way to identify some of them? So far the Internet hasn't been much help. The stitch is very good, but the machine clunks badly when the ZZ is set to 3 or 4. I did have a broken plastic washer left over. The bad thing is I didn't see where it came from.

    I feel like I should keep the Stylist for a bit, though my granddaughter wants it. AnnieRose, the 301, developed a periodic groan in one of her gears today. I couldn't see any reason why upon a close inspection. G-r-r-r.
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    Old 06-24-2011, 01:28 AM
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    Originally Posted by SewExtreme
    Originally Posted by miriam
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    Would someone please help me out? Found this machine and the lady gave me a six digit serial number. She said she found it oon the end of the sewing machine, on a silver turn dial. Would that be a correct place to find a serial number for this machine?
    looks like a 401a - she's right, look under where it sets - does everything turn? Check the stitch regulator - if those foul up they can be fun to fix.
    Thank you Miriam. Where would I or can I look it up anywhere to find out when/where it is manufactured? I am not sure I want to get it. The cabinet looks really nice. It was her grandmother's and has everything with it. Asking $80. :-D
    Oh you want to get it if it works - offer her $75 just to say you got a deal - those really are one of the best Singer made - it has a slant needle so you can see what you are doing. They are all metal gear driven. They do decorative stitches. It has a drop in bobbin. (I like those because you have less bobbin issues) absolutely no plastic parts. If it is a 401a it is American made. I can see that from the picture. The 401g machines were made in Germany. The 401s were very expensive machines in their day - very top of the line. I got rid of my Janome electronic when I found mine. It does just about everything the Janome did with only a couple exceptions (it doesn't stop with the needle up or down a certain way and it does not automatically back stitch), it does more variety of stitches, it doesn't automatically take a few extra stitches when I want it to stop, and like I said I'm not straining my neck to see past the tension. It has a front load bobbin. You can slide it open with work still on the machine and see if there is enough bobbin thread. The bobbin shuttle pops apart for easy lint clean up. Then you pop it back punch the spring and are good to go. You can use disks to make the decorative stitches or you can just use the knobs. The design patterns are all on the disk cover door. Just flip it up and it will tell you what combinations you need. You can get repair parts for a 401 on line. They aren't rocket science to work on. You can buy a repair manual. They are the same inside as a Singer 500 but a bit better design outside. The bobbin is easy to wind - you can use a different spool of thread so you don't have to re-thread. Love mine.
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    Old 06-24-2011, 01:30 AM
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    Originally Posted by irishrose
    Lots of great looking machines changing hands with garage sale season here!

    The Singer Stylist 533 that I rescued from the dumpster is clean, oiled and running. She runs a little slow, but smooth. I have figured out most of the things I need to know, but there are dials that are foreign to me. Anyone know where I can find a way to identify some of them? So far the Internet hasn't been much help. The stitch is very good, but the machine clunks badly when the ZZ is set to 3 or 4. I did have a broken plastic washer left over. The bad thing is I didn't see where it came from.

    I feel like I should keep the Stylist for a bit, though my granddaughter wants it. AnnieRose, the 301, developed a periodic groan in one of her gears today. I couldn't see any reason why upon a close inspection. G-r-r-r.
    AnnieRose might need some tri-flow - bike shop might have some
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