brushandthimble

thanks for the info. I will print it out just because.

I do have a couple of old machines need to check what models.

One is a treadle, one will be coming home in a week or so, and one I brought up and is in the kitchen, but closed in the cabinet.

amma

Thank you for this handy information :D:D:D

debbieumphress

I was one who got excited and I still am. I wasn't looking for an antique or something worth tons of money...I am not a sewing machine entrepreneaur...just thought if it was a Singer and black and looked like this it was a featherweight. Like a brand name and not a particular machine. I am still researching my baby and am just as excited even though she isn't a featherweight. Now my curiousity is up enough to want to see what this featherweight so special. More to learn . Thanks for the post.

JJs

um, the 301 does NOT have cams/discs - it is a straight stitch only machine, the 306, 319, 328, 401 have cams (and others)

fabric-holic

lol...I love your "um"....my machine looks like the 301 but its the color of the 401, has cams, and has a lift up extension to the left like the 301. Can you tell me what it is?

CarrieAnne

Thank you! It should really help at garage sales!

JJs

haven't the foggiest - the 301 does not take cams
the 401 does not have an extension
AFAIK the 301s and 221 are the only ones with extensions - so who knows

why don't you post a picture of it so we can figure it out?

SherriB

I have a 306 and was wondering about the needles. Someone else on the board said it took a special needle also. What kind does it take? And where do you find them?

JJs

http://www.allbrands.com/products/abc0611.html
scroll down until you find the three available for the 306/319/206
they have size 12, 14 and 16.
I bought size 14 and I use my 319 for piecing

and no that is not "too expensive" - it's 50¢ each

fabric-holic

Huh?? You want me to dig it out from ddddeeeepppp inside my closet? It's been in there a long time....Jimmy Hoffa might be hiding next to it.....but I will give it a try this weekend when I get back in town.
Thanks