Singer 301a Estate Sale Find
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Singer 301a Estate Sale Find
Went to an estate sale yesterday and scored, big time. I found a 301a, in the case, with all attachments (including 3 buttonhole attachments and a zig-zag attachment) for $25. I've been wanting a featherweight, but am very happy with my new toy. I have three brother machines, an old Morse (it was a freebie on freecycle) and now the 301a.
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You will love her. Quiet, dependable, sews a great straight seam. Make sure you oil her up and lubricate her because she may have been sitting for a while and if she has the manual, all the directions are easy to follow. When I get a new one, I do that and let her sit overnight or a couple of days after the oil/lube application. Enjoy!!!
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: New Rockford, ND
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I just received from my mother a 301a. that us girls all learned to sew on. i cleaned good and oil
her up. she sews like a dream. she also had a 2000 futura that i cleaned up and oil up. and it sews nice.
my sister took that one. this is the one i got and i am happy. this is the one i wanted but gave my
sister first choice.
her up. she sews like a dream. she also had a 2000 futura that i cleaned up and oil up. and it sews nice.
my sister took that one. this is the one i got and i am happy. this is the one i wanted but gave my
sister first choice.
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Went to an estate sale yesterday and scored, big time. I found a 301a, in the case, with all attachments (including 3 buttonhole attachments and a zig-zag attachment) for $25. I've been wanting a featherweight, but am very happy with my new toy. I have three brother machines, an old Morse (it was a freebie on freecycle) and now the 301a.
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