Originally Posted by
ThayerRags
The 185 is a nice little machine, but I like the 301A better. My 185J is nestled in the Singer Model 49 cabinet here under my computer monitor. I don’t ever use it. I may end up making it into a hand crank like I did the 185K that I had (and sold), and putting a 99 into this cabinet.
Although the 301A is also a straight stitch machine like the 185 and 99, it’s just much more versatile in my opinion. It’s a very good straight stitch machine, portable or cabinet-mount with the flick of a lever, and is a great little FMQ machine. I just haven’t figured out how to make a hand crank out of a 301A yet.
CD in Oklahoma
Thanks much for sharing the nice pictures of your machines. Loved the 185, it's such a cute color and didn't know it had a 'hand crank' option. What is the weight of the 185? Very pretty LBOW 301 . with pic of your wife's quilting..
Hi Ho! Have a great Stitching Week...