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jaciqltznok 04-11-2012 04:28 PM

question about the 301's
 
Can any of you tell me if the 301 was ever made in white? I think this is refurbished job..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Singer-Feath...item4ab6484037

barny 04-11-2012 04:40 PM

I think it says it has been painted with a high quality paint. so you're right.

cmrenno 04-11-2012 04:45 PM

I think that this is a repaint. I don't see any decals on the bed of the machine. And I have never heard of a white one.

Colleen

Daylesewblessed 04-11-2012 04:46 PM

Calling it a Featherweight in the auction title doesn't add anything to the Ebay lister's credibility.

MaryLane 04-11-2012 04:59 PM

All of my research indicates only three colors: Mocha, LBOW and black. LBOW was not available in the long bed if I am remembering correctly.

I would say this is a repaint but I would also say I am not sure I like that re-wiring job. Seems like a lightweight cord for the job. But, I am married to an electrical maintenance man.

SunlitenSmiles 04-12-2012 03:46 AM

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well that is not a 301 case, just a case that fits with a SINGER label attached(IMHO).

"Harry Potter" would have left that case in the under the staircase closet !

JMCDA 04-12-2012 03:54 AM

it says "Custom painted white, new wiring" right under the title so they are not trying to hide anything. I brought 2 of these babies home on the wknd...that white paint job sure does look nice on it, and love the case too!

J

Glenda m 04-12-2012 06:57 AM

Pretty machine, but I love the two black ones I have. I also have a tan one in a trapizod cabinet that I am thinkiing about selling to someone that will use it, but I have to get that tension thing fixed. LOL

jljack 04-12-2012 01:06 PM

That's a repaint for sure. They didn't ever come original in white.

bcsews 04-12-2012 07:31 PM

I had noticed this machine also. It photographs nicely though. I would really like to find a black 301 but am not having much luck.

vmhlake 04-13-2012 05:47 AM


Originally Posted by Daylesewblessed (Post 5133970)
Calling it a Featherweight in the auction title doesn't add anything to the Ebay lister's credibility.

It states that it is a big sister to the Featherweight, so he isn't saying it is a Featherweight.

AZ Jane 04-13-2012 06:59 AM

The machine comes refurbished Singer case thou not original to the sewing machine holds it secure.. It includes the foot control with cord and new power cord complete set of bobbins. Please see all photos to view all the parts included and details of the machine.
The sewing machine is in very good vintage condition as shown. It is clean. This machine has been painted with high quality automobile paint.

quiltnutt 04-13-2012 07:04 AM

This is a re paint. 301's came in 3 colors..Black..Tan..and 2 tone Beige and Tan. They also came in short bed and lon Bed.
I have 4 of them.
They are workhorses with a strong motor.


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