Originally Posted by slbram17

Someone local was cleaning out their basement, and she wanted to dispose of an old sewing machine. I took it thinking I could google info. NOT! The front of the machine says Model 302, no brand at all. Inside the harp, it says Made in Japan. On the bottom side, it says J-A G1.

It is missing spool pins, there is one screw but no pin, and I don't know how to thread it.

It is also very sluggish....the foot pedal takes a minute to get it started.

Any idea?

Thanks for your help.

Serita