Rodney

They're neat looking machines, and still on my "want" list.
Rodney

Mrs. SewNSew

Mine too. I've seen several 306's this Summer but not so many 319's.

ManiacQuilter2

WOW, too bad Singer doesn't make them like they use to. What a pretty machine. Enjoy.

KLO

So with all the hoopla about this machine, did you go back and get it? You are not a collector but you are a sewer, right? I too think it is too neat to pass up.

Gray fox

If you do purchase this machine, be careful about needles. It is often stated that this machine must use a 206x13, which is very similar to a standard needle, but not quite the same. Using a standard needle might cause damage. The 206,306,319 and maybe other machines are said to require this needle. This issue is often argued at length online. I got some of these needles for my 306, and they work perfectly. Currently these are available directly from Schmetz and also on eBay, but in limited sizes (11 and 14). Possibly another company makes them also.

Dianne in Colorado

HelenAnn

So you are just dating this one. I bet you end up owning it. Very nice looking.

costumegirl

I asked my OSM guy and he ordered some for me - They are "Organ Needles" by Organ Needle Co. - 10 /pack for $9 - came in sizes 12 & 14 - they are supposed to be 206x13 and are a back metal - they are a wee bit shorter in length than the regular - haven't tried them yet on the 319

Gray fox

Organ needles are great quality. I'm glad someone else is carrying them in stock. Have fun cleaning and adjusting and sewing with your machine! My 306 is also black, and is tricked out with a hand crank, or can use the motor. But I'm rapidly developing 319 envy.....

manicmike

I thought Schmetz were the only company making 206x13 needles.
As everyone must know because it's been discussed so very much, you can easily modify the bobbin case to use ordinary needles. I never bother with 206x13 needles in any of my 206/306/319/320 machines. They're too limited in sizes, hard to find and expensive. I don't know why anyone would want to limit their machine like that.

ThayerRags

Would your machine possibly be a Singer 306D made in Germany? Or does it have a modified or custom hand crank? I don’t believe that the 306K (UK) or 306W (US) machines will allow a regular Singer Hand Attachment to be installed due to an offset in the mounting pillar.

CD in Oklahoma