Is this a Featherweight or not???

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06-23-2011, 05:52 AM

#31

Sandra-P

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I am fairly certain that is not a FW, but does look vintage.

06-23-2011, 05:54 AM

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tlcquiltnut

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OOO nice. Love her color.

06-23-2011, 05:57 AM

#33

Zhillslady

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I have exact machine - its a Singer 301. Excellent machines - they last forever.

06-23-2011, 06:03 AM

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katlady

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That isnot a Featherweight, it is a Singer 301. If it is in good shape buy it the price is right.

06-23-2011, 06:13 AM

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KyKaren1949

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Everyone is right; this is a Singer 301 slant needle. They are becoming more and more collectible, just like the Featherweight. They ahve a slightly more powerful motor than the FW too. I have the black short bed one.

06-23-2011, 06:15 AM

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KyKaren1949

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hobbykat1955

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.

The older Featherweights are gear driven too. It was the newer ones that were belt-driven; like my white one.

06-23-2011, 06:34 AM

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ewecansew

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Congrats to you and your 'new' machine.

06-23-2011, 06:49 AM

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dixiechunk

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Eager to hear your decision about getting this 301. I have seen the cases alone go for almost $100 on ebay.

06-23-2011, 06:57 AM

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harrishs

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I have wanted one of these and wish I could find one----I love vintage machines!

06-23-2011, 07:06 AM

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MrsGuava

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DOes the little plate below the round decal say 301 or 301a? I have a black one. i paid $75 for it and it was missing the top guide. I bought a set of guides on Ebay for a total of $9. I LOVE MY MACHINE. You will not be sorry.