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Old 02-14-2012, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam View Post
You have to have one that has been altered to fit a 301 see Sew-classic for more info - you can get them already altered or you can get one and she will send instructions if you buy from her

True, they are altered but still are all too wide for 301 feed dogs. They will operate but not work as they should because of the too wide feed dog issue.
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Old 02-14-2012, 08:23 PM
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Depends on how badly you want it and if it's in good condition. How vague is that? LOL.
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Old 03-22-2012, 03:16 PM
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This is the first custom painted 301 I have seen a good picture of. It's hot pink, which is an unusual color to have chosen for this machine. I don't think I would have chosen the color, but I kind of like it. Not for $350 though. That's not even a buy it now price. It's an ebay listing, so check out the picture while you can:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WOW-HOT-PINK...item27c4ec9124

I would like to paint mine dark red one day. Like vintage red vikings. Model number is 6440 I think.
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Old 03-26-2012, 08:18 AM
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Surprise, surprise, it didn't sell either...LOL It does look pretty funky in hot pink...they even painted the pedal!
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Old 03-30-2012, 01:56 AM
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Surprise, surprise, it didn't sell either...LOL It does look pretty funky in hot pink...they even painted the pedal!
I didn't want to be mean Suzag in my previous post about the hot pink, but wow is it bright and honestly kind of odd looking. I think the shape and look of the 301 is more suited to dark and more muted colors. I often wonder about the original color choices for the 301, I mean why would they have chosen beige as one of the colors. In seeing the few pictures I have of custom painted 301's I guess there is a reason. This machine does not look "right" in a variety of colors like some other machines.
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Old 03-30-2012, 03:59 AM
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Hi ! Just noticed this thread on 301s. I have 2 - 301A mocha shortbeds and I love them. Also have a FW which I love. Both models are great for piecing. I have not yet FMQ on either of mine yet but plan to.
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Old 05-20-2012, 04:08 PM
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When was the last time you took the needleplate off your 301?? Mine hasn't been more than a two months, but I did today when I was cleaning the machine getting ready to FMQ. Wow, I had a little catapillar hiding where a brush couldn't reach from top or bottom. I was surprised as I no longer use a certain brand of thread because of the lint. Just a reminder to check once in a while.

New needle, lightly oiled, delinted. I guess we're ready.
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Old 05-20-2012, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by irishrose View Post
When was the last time you took the needleplate off your 301?? Mine hasn't been more than a two months, but I did today when I was cleaning the machine getting ready to FMQ. Wow, I had a little catapillar hiding where a brush couldn't reach from top or bottom. I was surprised as I no longer use a certain brand of thread because of the lint. Just a reminder to check once in a while.

New needle, lightly oiled, delinted. I guess we're ready.
I was noticing lint today too. Good reminder. Some repairs are very preventible!
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Old 11-13-2012, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DesiG View Post
I purchased a 301 earlier this year (1951 tan short bed in an art deco cabinet) and had similar issues with the tension- Icould not set the tensioner low enough to make a balanced stitch, much less lighten up the tension if needed for specificsewing. What I eventually did was to tighten the bobbin tension with that tiny screw on the bobbin case until I had a
balanced stitch when the upper disc was around the middle number. This took about an hour of fiddling around with it,
tighten the screw- sew a trial seam, adjust, adjust etc. and now I have it so that if I am sewing 2 layers of cotton, the
upper tension is set at about 4.5 or so. I also cleaned the heck out of it, oiled everything and then played with all the
attachments that came with it. Spent just one summer afternoon sitting on my camper deck to get it purring along.
I also have a FW (love it for piecing) and a Bernina 430, but I really like FMQ on my 301.
Do you use a regular darning foot for free motion quilting? I have a BIG FOOT for a low shank machine, is there one available for the 301A?
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Originally Posted by beckalou View Post
Do you use a regular darning foot for free motion quilting? I have a BIG FOOT for a low shank machine, is there one available for the 301A?
sew-classic has slant feet for a 301
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