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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Those suitcases for the machines are too much! I have been reading some sites where posters state that they now prefer the 301s to take to class. I would go for the 301 over a FW as the machine to take to class since I like my space for working (spoiled now that I have the grand vintage ladies).
The 301 in our class was heavier and bigger than the FW's, but not real heavy like most old Singers. I think the difference in weight between the FW and 301 is less than 5 lbs.
Nancy
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
If your machine is cutting the thread, it usually means your foot has a barb that is coming into contact with the needle. Check the foot for barbs, rough spots. I had that happen with my Pfaff 1222e! My 1/4" foot had a barb and everytime I used it, my thread got cut! Also, remember those little girls need to be oiled quite regularly - like every 8 hours if you are using them alot.
Also, put in a new needle - a slightly bent or barbed needle can also cause skipped stitches, cut thread. And, re-thread her to make sure you have threaded the machine and bobbin correctly. Remember too, the bobbin rolls counter clockwise when you pull the thread while holding the bobbin case in your left hand (threaded)!
Nancy
Thanks. I have changed my needle to a new one. Will check bobbin thread and needle threading. About the barbed foot: Did you replace it or smooth out the barb? The thread isn't cut unless I'm trying to sew in reverse.
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Glenn
I will keep it for the camper but my Davis, redeye and lotus( there is nothing like sewing with a 66-1 Singer treadle). I have to keep the FW since a dear friend gave to me so I will give it a chance. It does not have much power oh it will piece and such but that is about all. It is light and travels well but I am not impressed. I have yet to see what people see in them. Glenn
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Vintagemotif,
Thank you very much for the info. . . I will look for external motors to treadle. . . .
Jennifer and Denise, Congratulations on your new finds!!
Trish the donuts were delicious. . . I had two!!! Thank you so much!
Thank you very much for the info. . . I will look for external motors to treadle. . . .
Jennifer and Denise, Congratulations on your new finds!!
Trish the donuts were delicious. . . I had two!!! Thank you so much!
Glenn, sometimes the foot pedal has an adjustment on them for making the machine go faster. Anyway, that's what someone told my DH so I don't know if it's fact or fiction. Billy could probably clue you in on that one.
Originally Posted by tomilu
You may still be able to get 206 X 1 needles. Although they are being phased out, some places may still have them in stock. when I get a machine that uses an odd size needle, I go ahead and buy at least 100 of them so that I make sure I have plenty.
Speaking of senior moments, it IS 206 x 13!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Hi Luv2learn,
I believe it was Miz Johnny who stated that she has heard of someone taking a potted motor and turned it to treadle. To me that is too much work since you can find many a 15 or other machines with external motors out there.
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Hi Luv2learn,
I believe it was Miz Johnny who stated that she has heard of someone taking a potted motor and turned it to treadle. To me that is too much work since you can find many a 15 or other machines with external motors out there.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Yes, I'd like to find a 301 just to have one and try it out. If you see a brown old timey type suitcase, look inside! I'd never have guessed there'd be a sewing machine inside!
The 301 in our class was heavier and bigger than the FW's, but not real heavy like most old Singers. I think the difference in weight between the FW and 301 is less than 5 lbs.
Nancy
The 301 in our class was heavier and bigger than the FW's, but not real heavy like most old Singers. I think the difference in weight between the FW and 301 is less than 5 lbs.
Nancy
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/atq/2210026806.html
By the way... I know that EVERYONE on this thread is wondering..... DID Kim win the Ebay Auction for the white 201k?
The answer is....
No... Kim did not. Kim dropped out of the running at $115. The machine sold for OVER $400!!! LOL!
So now... Billy, VM, Brenda, Nancy, etc.... which one of YOU bought the thing???? LOL I wanna know!
<munch, munch.... homemade donuts are delicious! Thanks.>
The answer is....
No... Kim did not. Kim dropped out of the running at $115. The machine sold for OVER $400!!! LOL!
So now... Billy, VM, Brenda, Nancy, etc.... which one of YOU bought the thing???? LOL I wanna know!
<munch, munch.... homemade donuts are delicious! Thanks.>
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