I bought a Singer 301a for $5 today!!!
10-09-2011, 05:16 AM
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It is just like mine. I just had it serviced for the first time in 55 years, since I have owned it. You will love it. The shop owner wanted to sell me a new one, but told me I had the best machine ever made. Said I could use them both, but already have another one that was my mothers. I can do the fancy stitches on it if necessary.. ENJOY!
10-09-2011, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by pumpkinpatchquilter
Lol* I'm ecstatic. The Husband and I just happened to hit the thrift shop today, something we haven't done in months because he has been in between jobs. I was thrilled to find a little sewing machine for only $10...I didn't even really look at it, I just saw Singer and took it to the register to see if it worked. I knew it was a risk buying it even though it seemed to run, you never know if the timing is off and there was no thread to test it on. Turned out it was half off for today so I bought it, brought it home, and discovered it was a 301a!!! What a thrill! Even more exciting, IT SEWS!!! I'm so happy, I think this machine was meant for me. :)
10-09-2011, 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by pumpkinpatchquilter
Lol* I'm ecstatic. The Husband and I just happened to hit the thrift shop today, something we haven't done in months because he has been in between jobs. I was thrilled to find a little sewing machine for only $10...I didn't even really look at it, I just saw Singer and took it to the register to see if it worked. I knew it was a risk buying it even though it seemed to run, you never know if the timing is off and there was no thread to test it on. Turned out it was half off for today so I bought it, brought it home, and discovered it was a 301a!!! What a thrill! Even more exciting, IT SEWS!!! I'm so happy, I think this machine was meant for me. :)
10-09-2011, 06:05 AM
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Or rather the deal of the Century:)
I also wish I had a case for mine. I am now on the lookout for a black longbed for a colleage gradulation gift.
I also wish I had a case for mine. I am now on the lookout for a black longbed for a colleage gradulation gift.
Originally Posted by SherriB
Wow! You got the deal of the day, that is for certain!
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