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Originally Posted by vintagemotif (Post 5044834)

Yes, I like the music to this one too!

The music is either "String of Pearls" or "Pennsylvainia 65000" by Glenn Miller

Rachelg,
Take the machine out of the cabinet to clean it, there are 2 grub screws holding the machine onto the hinge pins in the cabinet; just unscrew them enough to get the machine out.
I use sewing machine oil and a soft tee shirt to clean the outside of the machine, use care around the decals. Never use any harsh chemicals as they will either silver the decals or remove them completely. Put oil in every hole in the machine and also everywhere the machine moves; put newspapers or an old towel under the machine.
Your machine will use low shank Singer presser feet. She will be so pretty when she's had her spa treatment. I have 2 machines just like yours.
Sharon W.

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Originally Posted by Candace (Post 5045903)

Hmmm....I'm not sure what I think about this hot pink 301. Part of me likes it and part of me thinks I'd go blind staring at it for a long period. http://www.ebay.com/itm/WOW-HOT-PINK...#ht_500wt_1221

Wow! that's painful to look at. Sunglasses should be standard equipment for using this one. lol Now if it was painted a deep purple I'd be on it in a heartbeat!
Sharon W.

Crossstitcher,
You need a wagon! lol I have a Radio Flyer wagon that I take with me to TOGAs and flea markets. Dh thought I was nuts for wanting a wagon at my age(no grands for us).
Sharon W.

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Originally Posted by Candace (Post 5047263)

Here is the knob that you turn to lower the feed dogs. Though, lowering them doesn't help with the ability to do FMQ. I've still not found a good hopping foot for the 319 and have not been able to do good FMQ. So....lowering the feed dogs doesn't do much. But, my hunt will go on.

I posted it on your 319 thread as well...

Some of my machines I leave the feed dogs up when I FMQ...however not the Pfaffs as their feed dog teeth seem to be pointier.
Sharon W.
p.s. I seem to have lots of answers today. lol

Sharon, you are hogging this page.....

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Originally Posted by purplefiend (Post 5047520)

Some of my machines I leave the feed dogs up when I FMQ...however not the Pfaffs as their feed dog teeth seem to be pointier.
Sharon W.
p.s. I seem to have lots of answers today. lol

It doesn't matter on the 319. The needle bar seems to hit the hopping foot in a weird spot. I've found lowering the feed dogs is my preference on any machine. And I have so many that if a machine doesn't have the capability, I use one that does.

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Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5046402)

Is the machine a Singer Featherweight or a Singer 301? If so you have to have the bobbin holder in the notch below the feed plate in line. If not, it may be the timing is out but I sure would want to check other things first. If you search through Cathy's profile, then go to her 'recently posted' you will find excellent instructions how to do timing. I have done it with no instructions - just trial and error. Instructions are a whole lot of help. Once you see how, you will smack yourself on the forehead and go 'that was easy'

It is a 301. LOL I seem to be attracting them. It does seem like a good machine tho. She has a manual and we looked at it. The finger on the bobbin holder is in the right place and we even took the bobbin out and held it the way the manual showed and put it back in the holder the way the instructions showed. Thanks on the guidance for reading on Cathy's posts. I know you said there were some other things you would check first. I took the bottom off and looked at the area and turned the wheel. It looked okay -- but I don't really know what I am looking for if it didn't.:o
I will definitely check it out and try what I find. I may be back with more questions. If all else fails she can take it in for repair.

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Originally Posted by Candace (Post 5047126)

Misty, it would be very helpful to know the model... One thing to check is if the bobbin case or assembly has any rust or burrs that could be catching the thread. In the pase, I've had to sand down a couple of rusty spots on cases that did something similar with the thread.

It is a 301 and I took the bottom off to look at it as well as look at it with the bobbin holder out. It does look a bit rusty/discolored. Not blatant rust but like it is just starting. The thread does act like it is catching on something and I didn't feel anything sharp but maybe -- rough? Very sightly. Still who knows how it feels where I can't feel. I wanted to take the carrier that holds the bobbin holder off, but I think there are three screws on the arm and two are beside each other the other is on the backside of the arm. I think I am remembering correctly. I wasn't sure which screw to remove to release the part. Since the machine is someone elses I didn't want to do anything without kinda knowing what I was attempting. Especially since she would pop up over my shoulder every so often.

I will try looking at the info on Cathy's posts and see if I can find something there. I welcome any suggestions. Even if it isn't my machine, the experience is invaluable for me.

Hello Billy you could be the man for me!!
I've recently purchased a 1912 Singer and am in desperate for a manual are you able to help!? Many thanks