Singer 301 for FMQ - question
#1
Singer 301 for FMQ - question
Which style of darning foot do you use? Open toe? Closed toe? Marked toe? Where did you purchase it?
I see sewclassic has a couple of choices: http://shop.sew-classic.com/Singer-3...-Parts_c37.htm
I see sewclassic has a couple of choices: http://shop.sew-classic.com/Singer-3...-Parts_c37.htm
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I use this one http://shop.sew-classic.com/Singer-S...oot-384037.htm it's a bit noisy though. I don't have the other one for slants that she sells. Just make sure whatever you buy is for a 301, slant machine.
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I like the bigger foot on this one. It holds the quilt in place better than the smaller metal one I have for low shank machines. April ships free. http://www.april1930s.com/html/slant...y___darni.html
#6
April is extortionate.
It would be far cheaper to buy from Helen Howes and pay the postage. http://www.helenhowes-sewingmachines.co.uk She has loads of hopping feet.
Also, go to my Youtube channel and blog ( links below) watch the FMQ on a treadle video, and read about the hopping foot on the blog.
Good luck!
It would be far cheaper to buy from Helen Howes and pay the postage. http://www.helenhowes-sewingmachines.co.uk She has loads of hopping feet.
Also, go to my Youtube channel and blog ( links below) watch the FMQ on a treadle video, and read about the hopping foot on the blog.
Good luck!
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The Howes site didn't have the one I like and a smaller one was 10 pounds which converts to $16, so with shipping there wouldn't be much difference. April has gone up. I paid $18.95 for mine two years ago.
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I free motion quilt on my Singer 301 all the time and have tried all the feet. I like this foot the best:
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Singer-S...oot-384037.htm
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Singer-S...oot-384037.htm
#10
I free motion quilt on my Singer 301 all the time and have tried all the feet. I like this foot the best:
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Singer-S...oot-384037.htm
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Singer-S...oot-384037.htm
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