Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by irishrose
so the 310 it is.
I had to buy Singer needles. My Schmetz seemed to have too thick a shank to fit the opening.
INTEReStING. So the Schmetz don't quite fit the 301. Well... that's good to know. I'm hoping to get a 301 in the cabinet, so that I can come and 'go' too. I just need something to transport her in. Like a case. May check out one of those soft side, cheapo rolling things like at Joannes. And sew up a set of fleece 'bags' for the contoller/footpedal, the attachments and a machine bag... to put it all in before stowing in the roll-e, poll-e.
Thanks for the tip!
I have never had any problems using Schmetz needles in my 301s. I wonder is there might be old dried oil in the needlebar and its causing the problem?
I use Schmetz needles in all of my machines including my 301 and never had an issue. Sounds like you have crud in the needlebar keeping the needle from getting set.
Billy