Redsquirrel

Joe, can you take a picture with a measuring tape, or let us know the cms?

Redsquirrel

Yep, that needle in the spring is a no-go for my 201 as well. I think the best darning foot is the old fashioned one with the coil spring and it goes straight up and down and not at an angle like the newer arm spring kind.


Also, are you using metal or plastic bobbins, topstitch or quilting needles?
Are you setting the thread length indicator to the nutral line? These are all things I would play with.

J Miller

Red,
I'd love to but I don't have a 101 to measure. That's on machine on my list to buy.

Joe

johnscouture

I use I have a Janome 1600P.It has needle down and a threadcutter .It has a larger throat then my regular sewing machine

miriam

I have an old 101 - at least I think that's what it might be.
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miriam

I haven't cleaned this machine yet. It needs to be re-wired, too.

Redsquirrel

ahh, so the 101 is around the 22cm mark, interesting...

cricket_iscute

Thanks for replying, Redsquirrel. I'm using metal bobbins. For needles, I've tried many including topstitch and quilting needles, also denim needles. Yes, I'm setting the thread length to the neutral line. My 201 machine doesn't seem to like the way the bobbin thread is pulled up when fmq, but there is nothing wrong with it for regular sewing. Any other ideas? Thanks!

Jennifer23

I think 8 inches is more like 20 cm, so the 101's base length is about the same as the 201. There might be more room under the arm, though, if it's higher.