The black ones are so pretty; I have a tan one and it is a work horse. I keep it threaded for blue jean hemming most of the time. Mine came in a decent wood cabinet, cradle, book, and all from a thrift store for $35. I think I "need" a black one too, where the pair can sit there and contrast each other.
Originally Posted by jljack
Here is the 301A I just bought on eBay for pretty cheap. She's in decent condition, just really dirty, and I had to order power and food controller separately as they were missing. Got her yesterday. Don't have the cords yet, so can't try the motor, but everything moves smoothly by hand, so I am optimistic!!
Anybody know how to do a major cleaning on one of these? I saw Billy's tutorials, but am worried I am going to do something wrong and not get it back together. Thanks!!
BTW, her name is Miss Ida, after my maternal grandmother who was a fabric lover and sewed for her entire family of 8 children clothing and quilts on a farm in central MO.