FMQ - Which machine would be better to use -- Singer 301A or Singer 403A
#13
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cadillac, MI
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Dan, my 15 clone wouldn't FMQ well at all. The first 301 has done anything I've thrown at it including currently straight lines close together with no walking foot. I haven't tried the other 301 yet. When my 301 had an plug problem, the machine that would FMQ was a 1940s Necchi (vertical bobbin like the 301s and 15s.)
#14
I love my 301s for FMQ. I have 3, and am able to switch between machines if the foot pedal gets too hot. I also like it for free form FMQ (no patterns or templates). Great fun. I use my Husqvarna with a walking foot for straight-stitch quilting.
#15
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Southeast Georgia
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I don't know about the 301, bot the 400s are terrible for FMQing. I have a 1951 15-91 that I love for FMQ work. I picked her up at an estate sale for $75, complete with a gorgeous cabinet, stool and tons of accessories.
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