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I saw this listing on shop goodwill. Is this a repaint of a Singer? I have never seen decals styled like the picture shows.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=7688622
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=7688622
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Originally Posted by jtapp9
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
ETA: My 1/4" foot (P60617) slant shank is also w/in 1/16th" on test strips, too. My foot has a little wiggle in it that I think might account for that. Does yours wiggle at all?
Thanks, :D
On my Bernina, I use #13, Straight Stitch foot with the quilting quide for an accurate 1/4" or even a scant 1/4" inch since the guide can be placed wherever you wish. But this Singer 301 is a whole new game for me as I'm brand new to vintage Singers and would love to quilt with them.
So for now, guess I'll stick with the seam guide. I ordered both the Singer and a universal one, and I have to say that I prefer the Singer one for a couple of reasons. The thumbscrew has a nice plastic fitting built in that snugs up against the bed of the machine and the seam guide part that sits on your 1/4" or whatever seems nicer. I think there might've been a dollar difference in the two, the Singer being slightly higher in price.
Thanks again for your input. Much appreciated. :thumbup:
Yes I can't wait to get my seam guide. I'm not sure which one I got becasue they had 2 but were out of one of them. I also ordered a snap on foot adapter, but no snap on feet yet. There is a snap on hem guide that I just might purchase next and see if it works for me as well as my brother one does since it is adjustable.
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Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
I have a 301a that I recently received and need to change out the bottom rubber feet cushions and as well the bobbin winder tire, too. Any tutes or info available on how to do that?
I see there's a need for a straight screwdriver inside the rubber feet cushions, but mine aren't budging. Am I missing a step?
Thanks in advance,
Karla
I see there's a need for a straight screwdriver inside the rubber feet cushions, but mine aren't budging. Am I missing a step?
Thanks in advance,
Karla
Billy
Thanks for the tip. With a better screwdriver, and finally using a pliers for extra torque, we got 'em. :thumbup: What was left of the very brittle feet just crumbled once we got the screwdriver underneath the bottom of the feet.
Thanks again,
Karla
Originally Posted by jtapp9
If you have the Alphasew foot I can't speak for it! I have a generic foot, not the Alphasew.
Yes I can't wait to get my seam guide. I'm not sure which one I got becasue they had 2 but were out of one of them. I also ordered a snap on foot adapter, but no snap on feet yet. There is a snap on hem guide that I just might purchase next and see if it works for me as well as my brother one does since it is adjustable.
I am going to order the snap on slant shank foot adapter today so I can use other snap on feet, too. I did learn tho, that this adapter is to be used with only the narrow Singer snap on feet. I take that to mean that I will not be able to use any of my non Singer snap on feet. Does anyone know if that is correct?
A snap on hem guide? What's the product # on that one, please?
Thanks,
Originally Posted by jljack
Hey Karla - I had to change the feet on my 301, and after I got the screws out of the middle of the feet, I used a flat head screwdriver to literally pry the old hard rubber pieces out. They are just sitting in there, but probably stuck hard after all these years. Give them a good hard twist to loosen them, and then they should pop out, or you might have to break them up with the screwdriver and a hammer...I had to do that to one of mine. It was hard as a rock!
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
I am talking about the Alphasew 1/4" foot w/guide, #P60617. Unfortunately, it wiggles, too. :(
I am going to order the snap on slant shank foot adapter today so I can use other snap on feet, too. I did learn tho, that this adapter is to be used with only the narrow Singer snap on feet. I take that to mean that I will not be able to use any of my non Singer snap on feet. Does anyone know if that is correct?
A snap on hem guide? What's the product # on that one, please?
Thanks,
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/pd60-10402-S.php
I believe you are correct in assuming our regular snap on feet wont' work. Because they have a much wider "snap on" area. If you notice the blind hem foot only has a tiny, or 'narrow', bar to snap on at.
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by jtapp9
Mine is a generic foot that i bought from April30's (?). May have to invest in the alphasew foot, but they look 'almost' identical. I'm getting that screw in seam guide this week also, so it may prove to be what I want.
Nancy
Thanks!
The ony 60615 I can find is a short shank. Is the 60617 the slant shank version or am I missing something?
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I just saw this machine on eBay....I have looked and Googled and I can't find a reference to it. It says Free Westinghouse. Anyone know anything about this one?
Originally Posted by squilter
Hi everyone, the serial number on my treadle is G9939810, can someone tell me something about it. I don't have it here to take a picture.
Nancy
Originally Posted by jtapp9
The ony 60615 I can find is a short shank. Is the 60617 the slant shank version or am I missing something?
Nancy
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