Finally bought a Singer 301A
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You want to get slant shank feet for your 301A. Try looking at www.sew-classic.com. She is great to deal with, and very knowledgeable. And congrats on your new to you machine! You'll love it!
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I don't have a 301 (yet!) But I have heard that they are great for FMQ because the slant shank makes it easier to see where you are going to stitch. I even heard that the Westlee Ruler Company is making a slant shank ruler foot for these older Singers too. Congratulations on your new machine!
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My 301 has a needle plate marked for seam allowances, I find it to be very accurate. I do have the slant walking foot, the dogs don't align perfectly, but it does work and I use it. Have not invested in other feet.
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[QUOTE=Watson58;8023722]I bought a Singer slant shank walking foot for my 301 and it works perfect. I keep that foot on it and just use the machine for that. using it now to make a t-shirt quilt.
I also have a Singer slant shank walking foot and have no problem with it. I do most of my quilting on a 301.
I thoroughly enjoy the 301. It runs fast, plus the slant needle gives much better visibility than a Featherweight for me.
I also have a Singer slant shank walking foot and have no problem with it. I do most of my quilting on a 301.
I thoroughly enjoy the 301. It runs fast, plus the slant needle gives much better visibility than a Featherweight for me.
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I have the one that has the door that covers the drawers. The cabinet is not that bad but you can tell that it is a sewing machine cabinet. I'd rather have something a little more discreet like the Queen Elizabeth No 40 style.
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I would keep the cabinet and cradle. They make it nice to sew on and aren't that easy to get. We have a bunch of
301 machines. Both in cabinet and in cases. They are our favorite lightweight machine. The slant
needle is nice and since they are direct gear drive they are way more powerful than a 221 Featherweight.
You can still get every type of foot for the slant foot machines. We have 1/4quilting, stitch in the ditch, zipper,
walking, and roller feet. You can also still get zigzag and button hole attachments and they work fine.
There are lots of small suitcases that will work with a 301 for a case.
I would get a second machine for use outside of the cabinet. They are easy to find and not as expensive as
a featherweight.
301 machines. Both in cabinet and in cases. They are our favorite lightweight machine. The slant
needle is nice and since they are direct gear drive they are way more powerful than a 221 Featherweight.
You can still get every type of foot for the slant foot machines. We have 1/4quilting, stitch in the ditch, zipper,
walking, and roller feet. You can also still get zigzag and button hole attachments and they work fine.
There are lots of small suitcases that will work with a 301 for a case.
I would get a second machine for use outside of the cabinet. They are easy to find and not as expensive as
a featherweight.
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