301 discussion thread
#101
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Don't have a 301 found one today on craigslist for 200.00 a machine repair person has it and it is supposed to be in good condition I can drive to see it. Just need to know if this is a good price thanks
#102
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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There's a long bed in Phoenix in a case for $175 on CL but it's a longer drive for you
#103
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Only if it's a black, long bed in pristine condition or in an awesome table. I wouldn't pay that much unless it looked brand new, but that's me. Depends on how much you want it and if it's a short bed, long bed, color etc.
#105
I'm a 301 fan as well. I own a black longbed. I'm also getting a short "end flap" for it so I can fit it into my sewing cabinet. I did own a tan short bed and sold it a little while ago, as I just couldn't justify two. However, I couldn't fit the cabinet into my car to deliver it and the new owner didn't care about the cabinet. I kept it and decided to look around for the short end, and have one coming up from the States. I'm pretty excited as I love sewing on my 301 and the cabinet with the lid that extends out holds quilts well while I free motion.
I was told that free motion on the rotary bobbin machines is easier than on the drop in bobbins because of the thread path. I don't know about that, but it is easier for me to free motion on my 301 , my Singer 115 treadle and my FW's. than on my Singer 401. I just really enjoy sewing on these vintage machines.....much more fun than on my computerized ones, much as I hate to admit it......
I was told that free motion on the rotary bobbin machines is easier than on the drop in bobbins because of the thread path. I don't know about that, but it is easier for me to free motion on my 301 , my Singer 115 treadle and my FW's. than on my Singer 401. I just really enjoy sewing on these vintage machines.....much more fun than on my computerized ones, much as I hate to admit it......
#106
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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I'm a 301 fan as well. I own a black longbed. I'm also getting a short "end flap" for it so I can fit it into my sewing cabinet. I did own a tan short bed and sold it a little while ago, as I just couldn't justify two. However, I couldn't fit the cabinet into my car to deliver it and the new owner didn't care about the cabinet. I kept it and decided to look around for the short end, and have one coming up from the States. I'm pretty excited as I love sewing on my 301 and the cabinet with the lid that extends out holds quilts well while I free motion.
I was told that free motion on the rotary bobbin machines is easier than on the drop in bobbins because of the thread path. I don't know about that, but it is easier for me to free motion on my 301 , my Singer 115 treadle and my FW's. than on my Singer 401. I just really enjoy sewing on these vintage machines.....much more fun than on my computerized ones, much as I hate to admit it......
I was told that free motion on the rotary bobbin machines is easier than on the drop in bobbins because of the thread path. I don't know about that, but it is easier for me to free motion on my 301 , my Singer 115 treadle and my FW's. than on my Singer 401. I just really enjoy sewing on these vintage machines.....much more fun than on my computerized ones, much as I hate to admit it......
#107
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 2
I am a new member--just read this thread from top to bottom. I love my '55 FW and am interested in a 301. My questions for which I didn't find answers in the thread: what is the difference in the long arm and short? How much difference in size? Any difference in unit design? Advantage of the long arm over the other when quilting and FMQ? Thanks for helping out a newbie here. ~G
#108
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I am a new member--just read this thread from top to bottom. I love my '55 FW and am interested in a 301. My questions for which I didn't find answers in the thread: what is the difference in the long arm and short? How much difference in size? Any difference in unit design? Advantage of the long arm over the other when quilting and FMQ? Thanks for helping out a newbie here. ~G
#109
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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Thank you, Candace, and I see I used the wrong terminology, long bed rather than long arm! Thank you for your response. I guess that the long bed must have more space for "stuffing" your quilt as you are machine quilting? Would someone be able to tell me the horizontal space difference between the needle shaft and the machine body of the long and short beds? Is the vertical space the same? I love my FW, but I suspect that the same heavy duty body along with the feed dog that will lower would make the 301 just a little better for quilting/FMQ. Comments or help? ~G
#110
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Thank you, Candace, and I see I used the wrong terminology, long bed rather than long arm! Thank you for your response. I guess that the long bed must have more space for "stuffing" your quilt as you are machine quilting? Would someone be able to tell me the horizontal space difference between the needle shaft and the machine body of the long and short beds? Is the vertical space the same? I love my FW, but I suspect that the same heavy duty body along with the feed dog that will lower would make the 301 just a little better for quilting/FMQ. Comments or help? ~G
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