Choosing Between a Singer 301 and a 401/advice please
#32
Originally Posted by nwm50
I have the 306 Singer, wonder what is the difference between this and the 301 ???
I really would love to have an 301a based on everybody's talk on it, the black vs tan is what im not sure of what i want!
I really would love to have an 301a based on everybody's talk on it, the black vs tan is what im not sure of what i want!
#33
I am the very proud owner of a black longed 301 which I wouldn't give up for any other machine. I have 3 Featherweights, 2 are the 222K free arm variety. I like them. They are so easily taken to classes, etc, but the 301 is such a nice machine to free motion and stitch with. I'm so happy with it. I own a couple of modern Janomes that are nice machines, but my goto machine has become my black 301.
I am also on the hunt for a good 401 so I have zigzag ability. I like that I can service these machines myself and they are virtually indestructible. My computerized machines will be junk long before my vintage machines are done. Quality stuff!
I am also on the hunt for a good 401 so I have zigzag ability. I like that I can service these machines myself and they are virtually indestructible. My computerized machines will be junk long before my vintage machines are done. Quality stuff!
#34
I have owned several 401 machines since I purchased a new one when they first came out in 1958. I would give one to my daughter then grands then great-grand daughters, then buy another.
Besides the zz, built-in cams (and some extras) that you dial with the two dials it has heming stitch and many others.
I am not familiar w/ 301
I have not quilted with one, but have pieced many quilts and made lots of clothing with them.
Phyllis
82 yrs in Oregon
70 years quilting
Besides the zz, built-in cams (and some extras) that you dial with the two dials it has heming stitch and many others.
I am not familiar w/ 301
I have not quilted with one, but have pieced many quilts and made lots of clothing with them.
Phyllis
82 yrs in Oregon
70 years quilting
#35
I have a 401a that I would not ever give up. It is a true workhorse. Hope I get lucky one day, and find a 301 at a good price. I love to sew on vintage machines. When the computerized ones are in the shop getting fixed because the motherboard went out, I will still be stitching along. Unless the power goes out!!!
#37
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that's right....the 306 has cams! Loved it but kinda heavy but not as heavy as the 15-90 in cabinnet that i have. Fixing to give the 15-90 to goodwill...anyone needs the manual for this one? Maybe i better post online for this.
#39
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NW Minnesota
Posts: 75
I bought a 301A (long bed) a few years ago off of Ebay, and I love it! It is my machine I take to church for our Tuesday quilt sessions, it sews through heavy layers like butter. I oil and lubricate it a couple times a year and it is fabulous. Mine came with a case which is so handy. Last year I had to replace the plug in on the cord, but other than that nothing has broken down. Get the 301.
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