I bought a Singer 301a for $5 today!!!

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10-09-2011, 08:29 PM

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Dee

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Congrats. Happy stitching.

10-10-2011, 02:34 AM

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pumpkinpatchquilter

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I'm so excited over it! Dare I say this, I think I might even like it more than my featherweight. I love my FW for classes and traveling, but I have an old cabinet that my Dad rigged up for me so I could "drop in" any sewing machine and it would just sit in there. This may be the perfect machine to drop in there because it's not too heavy, and I get the benefit of that GORGEOUS stitch. It is amazing to me that newer machines just don't stitch like these, even the ones that cost thousands of dollars. I am thrilled! :)

you'll need a "cradle" made for the 301 to fit in the cabinet.
they have no hinges on the back. you will love that 301 !
and a fantastic price. it also has drop feed dogs for FMQ.
best lighting, fastest sewing.

oops--you can find the cradles on ebay for about $30.

Thanks for the tip about Ebay Smitty - My Dad built a custom "cradle" into the cabinet for me already so I'm good to go! :) I already have a modern machine in there now that I use just for free motioning.

10-10-2011, 02:39 AM

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That is a good deal. There is a thrift shop by me that has one with a cabinet for $50 that I am thinking about buying.

10-10-2011, 02:44 AM

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Right time and right place good for you and yes it WAS meant to have a loving home like yours

10-10-2011, 07:29 AM

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SEW happy for you!!! What a GREAT find. :)

10-10-2011, 11:03 AM

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You lucky dog!

10-10-2011, 11:34 AM

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Trish88

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May I ask what kind of stitch are you talking about?
Trish ;-)

10-13-2011, 09:56 PM

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roxie623

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It was your lucky day! Enjoy sewing on your newest addition.

10-13-2011, 10:02 PM

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slk350

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Lucky you, what a price !!

10-14-2011, 12:11 AM

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pumpkinpatchquilter

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Thank you all! I'm thrilled with it. I think it has created a monster though because upon looking up information on my new little machine I discovered the Vintage Machine Shop Thread!!! Uh-Oh! Now I think I'm hooked and I need to get more old machines! :)