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02-22-2013, 06:44 AM
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The 319 is not great at FMQing. This machine pictured is a Frankenstein machine and it's not something I'd spend money on, or much money on.
Yes, the feed dogs drop, but the motor is not powerful and is one of my slower machines. It also does not work well with any low shank FMQing feet I've tried on it. If you want a FMQing machine specifically,you should get a different machine. The 301 or 15 would be much better choices in that regard.
Yes, the feed dogs drop, but the motor is not powerful and is one of my slower machines. It also does not work well with any low shank FMQing feet I've tried on it. If you want a FMQing machine specifically,you should get a different machine. The 301 or 15 would be much better choices in that regard.
02-22-2013, 07:17 AM
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tjk829,
You can buy foot controllers and cord sets from Sew-Classics on line and you might find them at your LSMG. I had to replace the cord set for my wife's 319K and I found them locally.
Just make sure how it's wired, cabinet or portable, so you order the correct version.
Our 319K has a knob under the bed to drop the feed dogs so I'd wager the W model does too.
As for the color I'm thinking some one did a bit of parts mixing. I've never seen a black machine with green parts. Looks good though.
Joe
You can buy foot controllers and cord sets from Sew-Classics on line and you might find them at your LSMG. I had to replace the cord set for my wife's 319K and I found them locally.
Just make sure how it's wired, cabinet or portable, so you order the correct version.
Our 319K has a knob under the bed to drop the feed dogs so I'd wager the W model does too.
As for the color I'm thinking some one did a bit of parts mixing. I've never seen a black machine with green parts. Looks good though.
Joe
02-22-2013, 10:26 AM
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I think I might pass on this one, I contacted the seller... no foot pedal, no power cord, doesn't know if it works and I think the price is kind of high so even though I really like the way it looks I would end up investing too much for a machine that might not do what I want anyway. Thanks Candace for the reality check!
02-23-2013, 03:59 AM
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More info about the 319: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...c-t162425.html
I tried free motion on mine - didn't like it - I was using the darning plate and a darning foot that came with it - not enough room for my fingers - it didn't feel as good as my old 15 clone - good machine though - you might enjoy one - offer a lot less money.
I tried free motion on mine - didn't like it - I was using the darning plate and a darning foot that came with it - not enough room for my fingers - it didn't feel as good as my old 15 clone - good machine though - you might enjoy one - offer a lot less money.
02-23-2013, 07:55 AM
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Be aware that it takes needles and bobbins that are not available in a large variety of types and sizes. That particular machine looks like to was put together with parts from several others. They did come in green and in black. If I recall correctly there were 3 or 4 in that series, which were the first ZZ machines sold for home use in the USA. I THINK they were 206, 306 and 319. I had one once, but didn't like it so gave it away.
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