Proper needle for my 301A
#2
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Nope. Just the regular 15x1...be sure you are getting it in the right way...check the manual. It's opposite of the other machines, because it threads right to left like the Featherweights.
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The needle does go in hard sometimes. Turn the thumbscrew a little more and wiggle the needle until it seats. The flat side goes to the right. My 301 sews fine with a Schmetz needle, but prefers a Singer for FMQ. Go figure. This is not a high tech machine and shouldn't be fussy. I just use Singer needles all the time for her. I found some for $1.99 for 11 needles at my LQS.
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The needle goes in with the flat side to the left and threads right to left, Featherweights are the same.
If you put it in with the flat to the right, it won't pick up the bobbin thread. I use Schmetz needles in my old gals.
Sharon W.
If you put it in with the flat to the right, it won't pick up the bobbin thread. I use Schmetz needles in my old gals.
Sharon W.
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