Originally Posted by SewExtreme
SOS~~Singer 301A owners... what am I doing wrong?
I put my needle in (correct size, etc.) with the flat side to the left and screwed the screw as tight as I can. The needle falls out when I stitch and I can also pull the needle out with my bare fingers.
I will have to go back and read the directions but I am pretty sure it says, 'flat side facing left'. Yikes. I sew wanted to sew tonight. :shock: :?: :roll:
Well, I don't know!! Maybe the needle clamp is not good? You put the needle in and thread it just like a FW. I found that interesting when I got mine! :-) Good luck!! You may have to replace the needle clamp. You can get one at Sew-Classic.