Is this a Featherweight or not???

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06-22-2011, 10:48 AM

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irishrose

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I have to admit i have never sewn on a FW, but other than looks, I much prefer the 301. Mine is light enough (16 pounds)to travel, but heavy enough to do any quilting job needed. AnnieRose pieces perfectly, as does a FW, but she also FMQs wonderfully. Even does the binding without a walking foot which surprised me. They are going up in price, so $100 isn't too bad.

06-22-2011, 10:54 AM

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jljack

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Quote:

Originally Posted by janethagy

Seen this machine advertised on craigslist and the ad reads "Old School Singer Sewing Machine" Is this a Featherweight or not?? The front of the machine folds up like a Featherweight.. Is the featherweights the only machines that have the front to fold up. They are asking $100.00 for it, is that a good price??

I know someone will have the answer for me.. Thanks
Janet

This is indeed a Singer 301. I have one, and I LOVE it. They call it the Featherweight Big Sister, and it is only a few more pounds in weight than the famous little Featherweight. But it is NOT a Featherweight. Go to any of the many threads on here about featherweights and you will see pictures. Or go to the Vintage Sewing Machines Shop Pictures thread and you'll find several there.

06-22-2011, 11:04 AM

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GreatStarter

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That is the big sister to a featherweight. It's the 301 and comes with the case, a box of attachments and it looks like a buttonholer is in there too. In that case it is definitely worth $100.00.
Thus said it's up to you if you want to buy it or dream of a featherweight instead?
Let us know what you decide.

Kat

06-22-2011, 11:27 AM

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jrhboxers

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That is a mocha 301 with a long bed and a case. GRAB IT!!!!

06-22-2011, 11:52 AM

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Glenda m

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Looks like my black Singer 301A. I just love mine and I can do the 'maintance' on her myself. Got mine for $100.00. Had case and attachments. Grab her if a good price!!

06-22-2011, 12:01 PM

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ewecansew

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Grab it. I would love a 301 longbed. $100 is a very good deal. Just make sure the bobbin case is there. Remember it threads from the right to left, with flat side of needle to the left.

06-22-2011, 12:55 PM

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hobbykat1955

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I just came down from sewing on my 1951 301 black shortbed and LOVE IT...I also have a two tone 301A in a cabinet and also LOVE IT....don't pass it up for that price or you'll regret it.
I have a vintage Singer repair man I go to and he highly recommends the 301's over the featherweights because they are gear driven not belt driven...and says..."don't yell at me ladies who own featherweights" They are better made and a better machine then the featherweights...
301 weight is 15-16lbs...has a carry handle and very light to transport.

06-22-2011, 01:08 PM

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jrhboxers

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hobbykat1955

I have two featherweights and a 301 that I purchased the first of May. I hate to say it but I haven't touched my Featherweights since I got my 301. LOVE IT!!!!

I used to use my grandmother's Featherweight almost exclusively and I haven't touched it since I bought the 301. I have given both of my other girls good 'baths' and have tucked them away. I will definently pull Freila out when I need to travel next month, but I don't see me using her before then. Sorry Mammaw.