Hooligan

Hi folks, been looking at another machine (not that i need another). Looking for opinions the 306K, much appreciated

JoeJr

I've seen a few in person, I like how they look, but according to

https://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/

They take non standard needles and bobbins. I haven't looked to see how readily available each of those is, but that would be reason enough for me not to get one, unless the one for sale had extras of each and was within my budget.

Hooligan

Was hoping for opinions from someone that has one and uses it. More at how the timing belt stands up to regular use?
The needles and bobbins are still obtainable

KimberlyM

I have a Singer 319W (two actually) that are almost identical to the 306 except the 319 has decorative "keys" on top. I have all of the decorative cams and love to use this machine for quilting. It easily sews through the quilt layers including fleece backing.

Yes, it does require special needles, but they are available. The bobbin case can be modified to accommodate size 15 needles if you prefer and you don't have to mess with the timing or anything. Just put in the new bobbin case. I ordered a modified bobbin case but it hasn't arrived yet.

Personally, I love the 319 because it sews beautifully but also because the decorative stitches are really nice if you can find the cams.

I've not had trouble with the belt on either of my machines.

KimberlyM

Here's an example of the stitching. I was playing round with some fabric scraps, batting and fleece. I put an extra layer of cotton fabric on top of the other piece that I had stitched on for a clean slate, so to speak, so this is two layers of cotton, one layer of batting and a layer of fleece. This didn't bog down the machine at all. It sewed through it with no problem.

Hooligan

@KimberlyM thank you for your feedback...much appreciated

I'll be passing on this machine as at the end of the day...just can't justify yet another machine

Again, ta

KimberlyM

I understand completely!

bkay

What kind of cams does it take?

bkay

KimberlyM

The cams that came with one machine say Great Britain on the back and the other says Simanco made in the USA. They look identical in the front.

bkay

Thanks. I had a machine that took those cams, but gave it away. I may still have some of those cams.

bkay