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06-26-2011, 03:23 PM
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The 301 threads right to left. Mine is sitting right in front of me, and I was sewing on it last night.
06-26-2011, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by grannysewer
... my first sewing machine....I think it was a Dressmaker from the 50's.
CD in Oklahoma
Universal Model KNB - Ser # 302640
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06-26-2011, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sew wishful
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
There is a mocha Singer 301 in a trapazoid cabinet for $100.00 in Western Massachusetts (Ludlow) for anyone who may be interested. The cabinet may need some work but the price is awesome. Here is the link: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/hsh/2458727711.html
http://kpr.craigslist.org/hsh/2462561373.html
06-26-2011, 03:35 PM
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miriam, thank you so much for giving me some information.
I really appreciate it.
I really appreciate it.
06-26-2011, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by sew wishful
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
There is a mocha Singer 301 in a trapazoid cabinet for $100.00 in Western Massachusetts (Ludlow) for anyone who may be interested. The cabinet may need some work but the price is awesome. Here is the link: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/hsh/2458727711.html
http://kpr.craigslist.org/hsh/2462561373.html
06-26-2011, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Grandmother23
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by sew wishful
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
There is a mocha Singer 301 in a trapazoid cabinet for $100.00 in Western Massachusetts (Ludlow) for anyone who may be interested. The cabinet may need some work but the price is awesome. Here is the link: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/hsh/2458727711.html
http://kpr.craigslist.org/hsh/2462561373.html
Just saw that you have 23 grandchildren... how blessed you are! I am only half way there. :-D
06-26-2011, 03:45 PM
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SOS... I'm trying to hook up the Singer 401G to treadle - the other day we just got the belt through, pulled on it and turned the wheel - basically we could see that it would do it. Now we've got a table top off an electric, a treadle base, a belt and the machine. The belt fits through just fine but seems to be too thick to go through the very top of the machine. DH insisted that we needed to pull the motor - too much friction. Well, it was not enough space or the belt too big around. Does anybody know anything about belt sizes? Are there smaller diameter belts and larger diameter belts? This belt goes in a very narrow spot. Right now it slips and slides until it comes to the staple then it hangs up - don't go through the top. In theory this should work. Any advice would be appreciated. DH says it has a 3/16 ths belt right now. Do they make a narrower belt?
HA HA I google searched it and would you believe it, THIS site turned up! I saw stuff about aquarium/oxygen tubing, leather shoe strings and old panty hose??? ok. whatever turns the wheel. I guess I best wait until another day to go shopping. It will need to be very thin and very strong stuff to go through the channel.
HA HA I google searched it and would you believe it, THIS site turned up! I saw stuff about aquarium/oxygen tubing, leather shoe strings and old panty hose??? ok. whatever turns the wheel. I guess I best wait until another day to go shopping. It will need to be very thin and very strong stuff to go through the channel.
06-26-2011, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
I found a road side freebee last night. It is an 1960/70 Kenmore. It does straight or zigzag. It was very much an ashtray. I got it cleaned up. Need to haul it in the house and plug it in to see if it works. I got it freed up. Seems like a fairly nice metal machine. I'm not sure how to tell what model it is. It was missing the pressure feet and the bobbin case. I had that in my pack rat stash.
06-26-2011, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by MarieM
I just got home from a day of garage sales and I picked up a beautiful Viking 19E (I'll post photos later). The case and original accessory box are in very good condition but it did not have a manual w/it. I've found where I can pay for one in PDF format, but thought I'd check to see if anyone else had a source. She is so pretty.
Thanks for your help.
Marie
Thanks for your help.
Marie
(My computer is doing some funky things. I wish it was as reliable as my sewing machines!) I will look for the info and post it later. Sorry I can't do it now.
06-26-2011, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Originally Posted by miriam
I found a road side freebee last night. It is an 1960/70 Kenmore. It does straight or zigzag. It was very much an ashtray. I got it cleaned up. Need to haul it in the house and plug it in to see if it works. I got it freed up. Seems like a fairly nice metal machine. I'm not sure how to tell what model it is. It was missing the pressure feet and the bobbin case. I had that in my pack rat stash.
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