Originally Posted by incoming2me

Looks like a model 15 because the tension control is on the face plate. I could be wrong..

However.. I saw these at great prices:
http://jackson.craigslist.org/atq/2333381913.html
http://jackson.craigslist.org/art/2368312947.html

I'd love either of those!

(P.S. I grew up in Jackson!)

Originally Posted by incoming2me

Looks like a model 15 because the tension control is on the face plate. I could be wrong..

However.. I saw these at great prices:
http://jackson.craigslist.org/atq/2333381913.html
http://jackson.craigslist.org/art/2368312947.html

I'd love either of those!

(P.S. I grew up in Jackson!)

Originally Posted by Glenn

No Nancy we have a 26 foot tow behind with all the good stuff. Flat screen TV, airconditioning, full kitchen and bath. We camped all over Europe in a tent but we will never do that again. Glenn

Originally Posted by pegstar

Hi,

I have a featherweight and just purchased a black 301 in
excellent condition....but I have a question...read that all the
little oiling holes should have wicks in them....one or 2 of mine
don't....it that OK or are they a necessity? If so where would
I get them?

Thanks,
Peg

Originally Posted by HanNatNana

PQ1500S is a 1500 stitches per minute, straight stitch (only) machine with pin feed, 9" harp and best of all for quilters, drop feed. It's commonly used on a quilting frame although I use mine on a sewing table at times when I feel the need for speed!!! I bought mine secondhand on eBay (with reservations) but would never part with it...what a fantastic machine!

They are being stretched by Rick of WOW Quilts, just googled and found is website along with a message about stretching Singer 201's.... <http://www.wowquilts.com/aboutus.htm> I got a quote from him to stretch mine but shipping to/from Australia was way too much...oh well!!! LOL

Here's a couple of photos, look along the top cover for an insert which is about the only visible evidence the machine is anything other than stock standard.

Billy and Glenn, would be interested to hear your thoughts too? I think (given the correct tools and workshop) this could be done easily, problem is I don't have this access these days. Oh well dreaming is free!!

Bronwyn
:mrgreen:

Originally Posted by shnnn

Thank you Nancy - I did do the piecing, and I am slowly quiliting it.
Both my 15-91 and my Necchi are much smaller than the opening in this cabinet, and only have one hole for the hinge pins?

Originally Posted by RUSewing

Help needed with a dilemma. DH and I are planning our Will. Sadly none of my children or DILs sew or appreciate vintage machines, what would you with them? (My sewing stash will go to a children's charity.)

Originally Posted by Deara

Here is our latest machine.

We acquired the machine (hubby traded one of his swords for it) one weekend and the table (he traded an antique pistol) the following weekend at two different locations, both were at outdoor antique fairs.

I was looking for cams for my 500A Rocketeer at the first antique fair. I found nearly all the ones I needed and a professional buttonholer for the Rocketeer.

Hubby spied the 301. It needed a few parts but hubby didn't have much into the sword so we got a good deal.
We have replaced the needle plate, the bottom cover with the felt pad & screw, a complete hook assembly and a bobbin case.

The last part came today and then I attempted to put the hook assembly in and I knew it had to go in a certain way. Oh, I had to replace a gib screw for the gib which is part of the hook assembly. The man I purchased the gib screw from deals with Featherweights and 301s. I just called him and asked him if he would talk me through putting the hook assembly in. First time the needle hit, so I knew I hadn't seated the assembly correctly on the shaft. The second time, it went on like it was suppose to. I must admit I did say a prayer the second time before putting it back on.

I haven't named her yet. All I know is that this machine was the dirtiest machine I have ever cleaned. Must have belonged to a smoker, but once the tar and nicotine was off she shined up nice.

For now she sits in our living room ready to sew, near the Rocketeer and some of the other machines we have. It's getting crowded in here and we just rearranged the living room to accomodate the Rocketeer. lol

Originally Posted by Glenn

No Nancy we have a 26 foot tow behind with all the good stuff. Flat screen TV, airconditioning, full kitchen and bath. We camped all over Europe in a tent but we will never do that again. Glenn

Originally Posted by SewExtreme

I am looking at a Montgomery Ward Sewing Machine Model 30 to purchase for my grandkids. It looks like a work horse and indestructible. Anyone have one?