I Scored Big Time!!!!
09-14-2010, 04:45 PM
#43
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: NEW YORK
Posts: 366
Hi Ramona--don't even know if the machine still works it has been closed up for about 20 yrs. now. My mom used it in the middle 80's then got sick & never touched it again. About 10 yrs ago when I moved I purchased a Euro Pro and never opened her mach. after that. Gee what am I thinking this is 2010 so it like 30 yrs. Boy I better wake up Thanks for the adv. on the sidewinder will have to look into it.
Fran
Fran
09-14-2010, 05:58 PM
#46
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 150
301 Absolutely Fixable!
I was lucky enough to receive a black 301A this summer. I needed to replace the bobbin tire also. It can be bought from many online sites or ordered from your local repair shop.
Uses same bobbins and bobbin case as Featherweight 221.
15x1 needles or Schmetz 130/705 Denim or topstitch with a big curf (or is that scarf?) above the eye. It likes sharp needles.
You can get the feet for the slant shank also online.
You might need to replace the rubber feet, and can, easily for average of $1.00 a piece.
I used it just this evening trying to get this bad hand summer behind me. I practiced running long straight seams. They got better for awhile then they went bad again as I strained too long. But, it is coming along. I hope to be sewing projects for others soon.
Aardie.
I was lucky enough to receive a black 301A this summer. I needed to replace the bobbin tire also. It can be bought from many online sites or ordered from your local repair shop.
Uses same bobbins and bobbin case as Featherweight 221.
15x1 needles or Schmetz 130/705 Denim or topstitch with a big curf (or is that scarf?) above the eye. It likes sharp needles.
You can get the feet for the slant shank also online.
You might need to replace the rubber feet, and can, easily for average of $1.00 a piece.
I used it just this evening trying to get this bad hand summer behind me. I practiced running long straight seams. They got better for awhile then they went bad again as I strained too long. But, it is coming along. I hope to be sewing projects for others soon.
Aardie.
Originally Posted by fran624
Hi Billy I have the same machine--it was my mothers--it is in a cabinet--have all the parts except the zig zag and the buttom holler--haven't even used it--didn't know it was any good since everyone talks about the featherweight. Years ago I wanted to take it out of the cabinet & bring it to a dealer to fix but to no avail--so just left it & when I moved I brought it with me & it is still closed up--I painted the cabinet but didn't do a really good job. Maybe I should take it out & try again. The only thing bad on it is the little wheel where you have to wind the bobbin on-that piece is worn off. Do you think it can be fixed? Would any one else know-If so kindly let me know. Thanks a million
Fran
Fran
09-14-2010, 07:07 PM
#47
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Midland, Michigan
Posts: 1,951
Originally Posted by roseOfsharon
Awwwwwww I am so jealous of your finds! lol I do wish to find a nice treadle in the future for sure. Great find and deal Billy!
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