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diamondee 09-11-2012 09:32 PM
301 Manual
 
I just got a 301, couldn't find a featherweight for a reasonable price and picked up the 301 for $15.00 SO I HAD TO GET IT! I'm not to familiar with the 301's cant even find the number plate. but it's 1:30 AM here, I'm not looking too hard LOL I ran across a manual while looking for info, thought maybe someone else might find it useful

http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/7c8451eb8d6b837d82e1e8bef36ad0d14d6145d0.pdf

totosmom 09-12-2012 03:55 AM
Man, I just love those old 301s! I recommend them to everyone who wants a reliable portable machine. So cute ... and a much better value than a FW. As I recall, the serial number is stamped onto the bottom of the machine, over by the turn wheel. Then again, it could be over by the needle. Wherever it is, it's not hard to find.

Sounds like it came from a flea market or somesuch, but does it have any attachments? One of the first things I bought for mine was a 1/4" Bigfoot.

Congratulations on your Big Find!

SunlitenSmiles 09-13-2012 05:08 AM
it is on the bottom under were the bobbin is

DonnaMiller 09-13-2012 08:29 AM
I have both 301 and FW. Much prefer the 301 as it is not as finickey as the FW.

Briarberry 09-13-2012 04:23 PM
Love my 301 and it's so easy to pick up and carry to classes.

Mariposa 09-13-2012 04:26 PM
Congrats! You'll love your new baby! :)

roserips 09-13-2012 05:30 PM
I to have both but the 301 is by far a better machine. Enjoy your new big sister!

mo-rie 09-14-2012 06:05 PM
I am excited for you...great price. I picked up a 301in a cabinet at Goodwill today (LBOW). Paid much more than you, but it is the first one I have found and ran smoothly at the store. My FW is finicky too, especially the tension.

diamondee 09-14-2012 06:08 PM
Originally Posted by totosmom (Post 5508501)
Man, I just love those old 301s! I recommend them to everyone who wants a reliable portable machine. So cute ... and a much better value than a FW. As I recall, the serial number is stamped onto the bottom of the machine, over by the turn wheel. Then again, it could be over by the needle. Wherever it is, it's not hard to find.

Sounds like it came from a flea market or somesuch, but does it have any attachments? One of the first things I bought for mine was a 1/4" Bigfoot.

Congratulations on your Big Find!

Thank You! It has a cased in bottom. I do not know how to take it off, I gave the machine to my mothers hubby to clean/oil. I will look in the manual I just found online. I cant wait to start sewing with it. :D:D It did not come with any attatchments :( It did however have a bobbin in it. Any good places online to get sewing machine parts?

diamondee 09-14-2012 06:20 PM
Originally Posted by mo-rie (Post 5515013)
I am excited for you...great price. I picked up a 301in a cabinet at Goodwill today (LBOW). Paid much more than you, but it is the first one I have found and ran smoothly at the store. My FW is finicky too, especially the tension.
Oh thats great! Did you get a black one? I got black. It may sound crazy but because it's more boxy/squared shaped I think I may have to give it a guys name. Does not have the graceful curves that some of the older sewing machines have, I lost count as to how many machines this makes in my sewing room, thank goodness my hubby lost count too LOL OK I have to ask what does (LBOW) stand for?
P.S. Did you get attachments?


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