301 discussion thread
#131
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?
No, I don't have a foot yet, I've got to order one, do you think I ought to wait till I get one? But as my DH just said when I told him I fixed it: operator error! I had taken the bottom cover off and was just beginning to try to figure it all out, when I thought, you know, it was the needle, suppose, just suppose..and so I took the needle back out, reseated it (correctly this time, I presume) and it seems that was it!!
But if you feel like doing a tuteriol it wouldn't hurt. There is a site or two that show exactly how the needle and the scarf are supposed to be related...but then they don't tell you how to actually do it.
#133
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You really shouldn't be FMQ'ing without a foot. Not only is it not safe, the foot supports the fabric and needle so that you don't pull and bend the needle, causing it to break on the feed plate...as yours did. There are needles on the market with just a spring. I have one and don't use it. Really, you need a proper foot. They're only a few bucks. Glad you figured it out, though if your needle hit something that hard to unseat it, you probably need a new one.
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If you join the vintage Singer yahoo group there are tutorials and photos of this. Lots of info. on all the vintage machines. It's where I look when I need help with one of my vintage Singers. I'm not going to re-invent the wheel if it's already available for free on the net;>
#135
You really shouldn't be FMQ'ing without a foot. Not only is it not safe, the foot supports the fabric and needle so that you don't pull and bend the needle, causing it to break on the feed plate...as yours did. There are needles on the market with just a spring. I have one and don't use it. Really, you need a proper foot. They're only a few bucks. Glad you figured it out, though if your needle hit something that hard to unseat it, you probably need a new one.
#137
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Free motion quilting foot for the 301
I have 2 301 machines, tan and black. I would like to purchase a free motion foot for quilting. Where do I buy it? Does it have a spring?? Cost?? I love my tan 301 because it is so smooth and purrs like a kitten. The black one sews well also but my tan one seems much smoother.
Thanks, Peggy
Thanks, Peggy
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sew-classic sells a inexpensive metal foot that gets good reviews. My metal and plastic one came from april1930sshoppe, $18.95 with free shipping. I really like it - when I took a class at my LQS, the instructor liked it better than the ones they sell for straight shanks. I don't think they carry a slant, though they do have other slant feet. There is an original on ebay now for about $18.
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sew-classic sells a inexpensive metal foot that gets good reviews. My metal and plastic one came from april1930sshoppe, $18.95 with free shipping. I really like it - when I took a class at my LQS, the instructor liked it better than the ones they sell for straight shanks. I don't think they carry a slant, though they do have other slant feet. There is an original on ebay now for about $18.
#140
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sew-classic sells a inexpensive metal foot that gets good reviews. My metal and plastic one came from april1930sshoppe, $18.95 with free shipping. I really like it - when I took a class at my LQS, the instructor liked it better than the ones they sell for straight shanks. I don't think they carry a slant, though they do have other slant feet. There is an original on ebay now for about $18.
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