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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
I have a Bel Air that's made in Japan. Believe she's a 15 or 66 clone. She is heavy, that I can tell you. I paid $25 but no manual or attachments. Attached is her picture.
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JC, what a find! I especially like the foot pedals. The egpytian one has cool decals too. You are so lucky. Lucy
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For anyone in the north eastern Massachusetts there is a really nice Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine and gorgeous coffin top cabinet for only $70.00 :shock:
Here is the CL link:http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/atq/2297262273.html Of course, that section of the state is supposed to get 6-12 inches of snow tonight :shock: :shock: :shock: and that is not even an April Fool's joke! |
Originally Posted by lkwon
Originally Posted by irishrose
lkwon, I quilt on a 301 at home, but have used a 401 at a quilt guild. I didn't see much difference except theirs needs a light and some oil. Do you have another machine with a zigzig? That might be a deciding factor. It is a handy feature for some non quilting operations.
the 301 is more portable, so I'm leaning towards it. There's just something about the 401, though... http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/10/...ne-review.aspx And here is a review of the 301: http://blog.sew-classic.com/2009/03/...ne-review.aspx |
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
I have a Bel Air that's made in Japan. Believe she's a 15 or 66 clone.
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Doesn't the 401 take cams? If you want a machine to take to classes the 301 is the better choice, much lighter. The 301 is complete - it only does a straight stitch - forward and reverse. The 401 (I am sure) takes cams, so you will need to get the cams with the machine in order to use the machine. Anyone else want to jump in? The cam thing might be the deciding factor for me -- depending on what I wanted to do. I love my 503, but it will not sew at all without a cam!
Nancy The 301 is also a full size machine and straight stitch only, weighs about 16#; has a built in handle. Sharon W. |
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
For anyone in the north eastern Massachusetts there is a really nice Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine and gorgeous coffin top cabinet for only $70.00 :shock:
Here is the CL link:http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/atq/2297262273.html Of course, that section of the state is supposed to get 6-12 inches of snow tonight :shock: :shock: :shock: and that is not even an April Fool's joke! Sharon W. in Texas |
I am trying to catch up on the posts. I have been having trouble with my computer. Grrrr. I need to get updates.
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Well, I got my Singer 27 working a bit, I am going to have to play with it tomorrow as it is not stitching good. Maybe every one inch is ok. Sure is fun to treadle on it. Pat
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
For anyone in the north eastern Massachusetts there is a really nice Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine and gorgeous coffin top cabinet for only $70.00 :shock:
Here is the CL link:http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/atq/2297262273.html Of course, that section of the state is supposed to get 6-12 inches of snow tonight :shock: :shock: :shock: and that is not even an April Fool's joke! Sharon W. in Texas That Wheeler and Wilson could follow me home and I wouldn't complain...but getting it Downunder might be a little on the $$$ side...boohoo!!! Is the harp space as large as it looks in the second photo? If so, it would be great for quilting. Oh well, Sharon (or someone else) can have it and I can just sit here drooling!!! LOL |
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