Sewing machine successes!!!
I finally gave up (mainly because it had been years since I worked on a machine) and took my 301 to a shop that someone in my sewing group recommended. He called me the next day and said it was fixed. $60.00 !!!!, cash. I'm so happy with it as it works perfectly again. He worked on the tension and the jib area.
So the next day, I took my 401 in. I had it in the shop previously and it still didn't work well. this guy
did something on it and it works well again. It's still somewhat stiff, but works much better. The hand wheel did not turn easily and it was hesitant to start sewing. $40.00!!!
bkay