Which machines have largest throats?

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10-29-2013, 11:46 AM

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Redsquirrel

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Originally Posted by J Miller

I have seen a fully horizontal view of the Singer 101. That machine looks to have even more space under the arch than the 201 / 66s do.

Joe, can you take a picture with a measuring tape, or let us know the cms?

10-29-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cricket_iscute

I tried a number of fmq feet and darning feet. I tried a needle in a spring. It just would not stitch smoothly for fmq but does otherwise. I'd say I spend the better part of three days playing with it.

Yep, that needle in the spring is a no-go for my 201 as well. I think the best darning foot is the old fashioned one with the coil spring and it goes straight up and down and not at an angle like the newer arm spring kind.

Also, are you using metal or plastic bobbins, topstitch or quilting needles?
Are you setting the thread length indicator to the nutral line? These are all things I would play with.

10-29-2013, 07:38 PM

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J Miller

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Originally Posted by Redsquirrel

Joe, can you take a picture with a measuring tape, or let us know the cms?

Red,
I'd love to but I don't have a 101 to measure. That's on machine on my list to buy.

Joe

10-29-2013, 11:52 PM

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johnscouture

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I use I have a Janome 1600P.It has needle down and a threadcutter .It has a larger throat then my regular sewing machine

10-30-2013, 12:21 AM

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miriam

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I have an old 101 - at least I think that's what it might be.
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10-30-2013, 12:22 AM

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miriam

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I haven't cleaned this machine yet. It needs to be re-wired, too.

10-30-2013, 07:48 AM

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Redsquirrel

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ahh, so the 101 is around the 22cm mark, interesting...

10-30-2013, 01:14 PM

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cricket_iscute

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Originally Posted by Redsquirrel

Also, are you using metal or plastic bobbins, topstitch or quilting needles?
Are you setting the thread length indicator to the nutral line? These are all things I would play with.

Thanks for replying, Redsquirrel. I'm using metal bobbins. For needles, I've tried many including topstitch and quilting needles, also denim needles. Yes, I'm setting the thread length to the neutral line. My 201 machine doesn't seem to like the way the bobbin thread is pulled up when fmq, but there is nothing wrong with it for regular sewing. Any other ideas? Thanks!

10-30-2013, 01:42 PM

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Jennifer23

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I think 8 inches is more like 20 cm, so the 101's base length is about the same as the 201. There might be more room under the arm, though, if it's higher.