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Old 04-19-2011, 12:26 PM
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Anyone in the Maryland area looking for a cheap 301, here is one for $35.

http://frederick.craigslist.org/atq/2298963043.html
I notice it includes the cradle too.
Purplefiend, What's the cradle?
Its the thingy that the 301 goes into so that it can be mounted in a Singer cabinet. The 301 has grub screws to accept a hinge pin, so the cradle fixes this.
Here's what it looks like.
Thanks! Learned something new! :) I see it in the photo.
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Old 04-19-2011, 12:43 PM
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I tried out my 15-91 last night. Couldn't find where I put my replica owners manual (just got it a couple of weeks ago) but still managed to change the needle & get the machine threaded. Did some stitching...and it looks like crap (pardon me). Fiddled with the tension a bit but was afraid to adjust it too much without the manual to refer to. So guess it will have to wait until I find the missing manual. Bummer.
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Old 04-19-2011, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
I tried out my 15-91 last night. Couldn't find where I put my replica owners manual (just got it a couple of weeks ago) but still managed to change the needle & get the machine threaded. Did some stitching...and it looks like crap (pardon me). Fiddled with the tension a bit but was afraid to adjust it too much without the manual to refer to. So guess it will have to wait until I find the missing manual. Bummer.
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...e-manuals.html

You free manual can be found here with others too.
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Old 04-19-2011, 02:41 PM
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I went to the site to see that machine and it said that the site is missing.
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Old 04-19-2011, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Here are the pics. Will not post all cuz I'm like a new mom with her baby but will post some.
Chris ... I am admiring your 301, and it looks just like mine I got last month!! Aren't they just the most wonderful!! Congratulations. And the Green Bernina is The BOMB!! Cool looking machine!!
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Old 04-19-2011, 02:45 PM
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Ok so my husband finally got the foot pedal rewired for "my" Singer 15-91 (on long-term loan from a friend). I got bobbins, I got a re-print of the manual. Only thing I forgot to check on was the needles. I want to give her a spin this evening, but need to stop at the fabric store on my lunch break to buy needles. Does anyone know what kind? Do they have to be Singer, or can they be Smetz (sp)? TIA :)
Schmetz needles work great , I use them in all of my machines, both newer and vintage.
I thought so, but then had someone at a store tell me no. Which means that the same Smetz needles will work for my 221, 15-91 & 403. Perfect! Thank you!
Hi -- I like your machines!! I agree with the info on the needles working on all of them. I have used Schmetz on all mine...from newest to oldest, and they all work.
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Old 04-19-2011, 02:52 PM
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Crossstitcher, you have a great group of machines. I wish I could be that lucky, maybe soon.
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Old 04-19-2011, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
I tried out my 15-91 last night. Couldn't find where I put my replica owners manual (just got it a couple of weeks ago) but still managed to change the needle & get the machine threaded. Did some stitching...and it looks like crap (pardon me). Fiddled with the tension a bit but was afraid to adjust it too much without the manual to refer to. So guess it will have to wait until I find the missing manual. Bummer.
Flat side of needle to the left, and threaded from right to left?????
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Old 04-19-2011, 03:03 PM
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Does anyone know about a chain sewing machine called Willcox and Brigs?
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Old 04-19-2011, 03:03 PM
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Hi Everyone,

Just came across this adorable free pattern from Sindy Rodenmeyer at Fat Cat Patterns for a mug rug with a appliqued Featherweight sewing machine on it.

http://fatcatpatterns.com/Mug_Rugs.html
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