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    Old 06-24-2011, 08:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
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    AnnieRose might need some tri-flow - bike shop might have some
    What is this for, Miriam? I have a 301 that still has a little "stall/sticky spot" when I am sewing. When I turn the wheel by hand it doesn't stick. When I am sewing it does. Not always...just intermittent.
    oh, you might need to clean the contacts on the foot control - take the foot control apart and use something to scrape/polish if you have pits on the contacts. NO OIL.
    Not this foot controller...it's brand new. What does the Tri-flow do?
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    Old 06-24-2011, 08:37 AM
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    Originally Posted by jljack
    Originally Posted by miriam
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    AnnieRose might need some tri-flow - bike shop might have some
    What is this for, Miriam? I have a 301 that still has a little "stall/sticky spot" when I am sewing. When I turn the wheel by hand it doesn't stick. When I am sewing it does. Not always...just intermittent.
    oh, you might need to clean the contacts on the foot control - take the foot control apart and use something to scrape/polish if you have pits on the contacts. NO OIL.
    Not this foot controller...it's brand new.
    hm check the wiring - loose wire? when did you last oil the machine - lol solves problem some times... That and cleaning out woolies.
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    Old 06-24-2011, 08:43 AM
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    My 301, AnnieRose, was shipped with a new foot controller. Her little groan is coming from the upper gears which have been lubricated with the Singer lube in the blue tube. How much different is Tri-Flow?

    The Stylist still seems stiff. I think it's going home with my GD. She can get along w/o the ZZ.
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    Old 06-24-2011, 08:50 AM
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    Originally Posted by quilt addict
    Okay, I haven't posted my acquisitions lately as they are not much to talk about and didn't get pictures. They are just piling up in the garage.

    But got this today for $15. Lots of feet and all the cams for the decorative stitches. Definately need to redo the wiring before I can use it. But should clean up pretty easy.
    :)
    Holy crap that is so pretty!!! I want one!! :)
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    Old 06-24-2011, 09:02 AM
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    Originally Posted by irishrose
    My 301, AnnieRose, was shipped with a new foot controller. Her little groan is coming from the upper gears which have been lubricated with the Singer lube in the blue tube. How much different is Tri-Flow?

    The Stylist still seems stiff. I think it's going home with my GD. She can get along w/o the ZZ.
    OK, maybe that's what is the issue. I oiled all the mechanical stuff underneath, but not up top inside. How do I get in there to do that?
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    Old 06-24-2011, 09:17 AM
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    I have to chuckle at this CLs posting (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/atq/2449842908.html) since I treadle a Singer 328.
    He states " If Mercedes Benz were making sewing machines in the early sixties, this is what they'd look like!"

    After sewing with the Singer 328 and the fact that I grew up sewing with the Necchi Supernova, I just have to laugh at this statement. Like right! A Mercedes!
    If Mercedes Benz were making sewing machines in the early sixties they would be the Necchi Supernonova. Geez!
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    Old 06-24-2011, 09:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by jljack
    Originally Posted by irishrose
    My 301, AnnieRose, was shipped with a new foot controller. Her little groan is coming from the upper gears which have been lubricated with the Singer lube in the blue tube. How much different is Tri-Flow?

    The Stylist still seems stiff. I think it's going home with my GD. She can get along w/o the ZZ.
    OK, maybe that's what is the issue. I oiled all the mechanical stuff underneath, but not up top inside. How do I get in there to do that?
    Here is a link for free 301 manual, pages 26, 27 & 28 show oiling points. http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...ine-manual.pdf
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    Old 06-24-2011, 09:27 AM
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    Originally Posted by jpete523
    I'm trying again to post the pictures of my Lotus decals. Hope it works this time! Any help identifying the "color" ? Thanks?
    Jan
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    ETA: Oops, sorry it's so big.
    I just got my lotus cleaned up and need to post pictures. that singer circle cleans up really great with car polish. great pictures
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    Old 06-24-2011, 09:30 AM
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    Originally Posted by vintagemotif
    Originally Posted by purplefiend
    Originally Posted by jljack
    Originally Posted by a1crafter
    Hi Sandi,
    I recent[y bought a 301a and I love the way it sews. Unfortunately it does not have many accessories. I am anxious to try out the ruffler. I will be on the lookout for more accessories
    I had the same situation. My 301a came with NO attachments whatsoever. So far I have bought 3 other feet for her, and have only tried out 2. I haven't tried the ruffler yet, but want to. Maybe this weekend. So hard when I have to work for a living...it really cuts into my sewing time!! LOL
    The ruffler is a cool attachment! I had to learn to use one when I worked for Husqvarna Viking; so I could demonstrate it to my customers. You can make lots of ruffles in a short time. :-D
    Sharon W.
    Heehee Sharon I don't picture you into doing ruffles. Someone who puts an LED light over their sewing machine for better lighting just doesn't come across as doing ruffles.
    I didn't say I used the ruffles. lol just had to demo for customers. :-D
    Sharon
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    Old 06-24-2011, 09:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by BoJangles
    Sharon, I wish you weren't in Texas! I need help learning how to get even ruffles when using a ruffler! I have tried using my Mother's ruffler for the Pfaff 130 - it works, but I think I am doing something wrong? The ruffler will gather really nicely then get a flat spot then gather again?

    Nancy
    There's a great book out , its called "The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook" by Charlene Phillips. I bet it will help.

    Sharon W.
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