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#121
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I was adding borders yesterday (or trying to), my 301 would stitch fine for about an inch and then is it would slow way down and the stitches would get very small. Ended up switching out machines.
I have not used the 301 much since getting it this summer. Is there something I can check on, I don't want to have to pay for a repair at this time.
I have not used the 301 much since getting it this summer. Is there something I can check on, I don't want to have to pay for a repair at this time.
#122
[QUOTE=brushandthimble;4780081] then is it would slow way down and the stitches would get very small.
Is there something I can check on?
Hi, this may sound very simple, but it's happened to me in the past, re-thread your machine, making sure the thread is not 'hung' up on a thread guide, or getting 'stuck' somewhere..also check your bobbin thread if it is feeding free without any hang ups..hope this helps..keep us posted..
Is there something I can check on?
Hi, this may sound very simple, but it's happened to me in the past, re-thread your machine, making sure the thread is not 'hung' up on a thread guide, or getting 'stuck' somewhere..also check your bobbin thread if it is feeding free without any hang ups..hope this helps..keep us posted..
#123
I did an awful. Yesterday I broke a needle while trying FMQ and I'm pretty sure I knocked the timing out and I'm getting quotes of minimum$60...anybody retimed their own machine? I'm headed to the vintage shop also but since this thread is here, thought I'd try here first. Am really bummed out....
#124
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brushandthimble, I would oil and grease the machine completely - have you taken the top off and soaked everything? I had to stand mine on one end and sew with it in that position to force oil under one part that used to groan. Have you taken the bottom off and oiled everything, too? The grease ports are listed in the book. I have had the problem you're having when thread got caught on the notch in a Coats & Clark thread spool.
greenini, something like that is my biggest fear with this machine. That's why I'm looking for a back up. I'm sure someone on the vintage thread can help you.
greenini, something like that is my biggest fear with this machine. That's why I'm looking for a back up. I'm sure someone on the vintage thread can help you.
#125
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I did an awful. Yesterday I broke a needle while trying FMQ and I'm pretty sure I knocked the timing out and I'm getting quotes of minimum$60...anybody retimed their own machine? I'm headed to the vintage shop also but since this thread is here, thought I'd try here first. Am really bummed out....
#126
yes it does! do you think you could walk me thru it or direct me to a site? i have spent the rest of the time since i posted that message trying to find how to do it/looking for a repair manual on line and no luck...lots of junk/dead links etc. it doesn't look too hard, but i can't figure out how to take the hook off (do I need to?) help please....
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I did an awful. Yesterday I broke a needle while trying FMQ and I'm pretty sure I knocked the timing out and I'm getting quotes of minimum$60...anybody retimed their own machine? I'm headed to the vintage shop also but since this thread is here, thought I'd try here first. Am really bummed out....
#128
Miriam, it's my 301, I was practicing FMQ with the foot off, broke a needle and now I'm hitting metal. I've looked at all the timing things and I get about the hook and the scarf and all that, but how do I get to it? All I can do is get the bobbin out. DO I need to take the bottom of the machine off to get to the screw from underneath or do I need to take off the bobbin case and if so how? All help appreciated....
#129
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Yes, I'd be happy to walk you through it. I have 4 of these machines, so I know them very well. When you say it's hitting metal. Do you mean it's hitting the bobbin assembly OR hitting the metal feed plate cover.
Also, when you say you were practicing FMQ with the foot off... you didn't have a FMQ/darning foot on?
Also, when you say you were practicing FMQ with the foot off... you didn't have a FMQ/darning foot on?
#130
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Yes, I'd be happy to walk you through it. I have 4 of these machines, so I know them very well. When you say it's hitting metal. Do you mean it's hitting the bobbin assembly OR hitting the metal feed plate cover.
Also, when you say you were practicing FMQ with the foot off... you didn't have a FMQ/darning foot on?
Also, when you say you were practicing FMQ with the foot off... you didn't have a FMQ/darning foot on?
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