Good things come to those who wait! Happy you got a 301A. A fabulous machine. Yes, I have 40+ videos for it including an annual servicing video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qr-WnMSWydzOips.html I appreciate your nice comment. Happy sewing.

You found a faboulous deal! Isn't it amazing it still works great aftr all those years of sitting? If you need the maual fo it you can download a FREE copy here: www.singerco.com/support/instruction-manuals I receently did a whole series on the Model 404 which is the next generation of your 301A. If you have any problems with your machine or want to know more about it here is a link to it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLiXnLKWzKzcXX0.html The mechanisims are mostly the same; only the hook/bobbin are different. I'm glad you found my channel and enjoy yor "new" vintage Singer Sewinng Machine.

Andy Tube Thank you Andy! Yes it's amazing! I will stick around your videos to see what I need to knows for more details and I going to download the manual right now. I really appreciated xx

welcome :)

WOW!! $20.00 for a 301 in good shape is such a great find! I have a 301A like the one here in the video, two Featherweights, a 201, 66, 99, 15, and a 127. My favorite is the 301 BY FAR! The 301 and the 201 are close in performance to me. I really like the 201 because it is powerful and it runs so smoothly. The 301 is super smooth like that too. Obviously it's a way lighter machine but it sure is a great machine. I have the buttonhole attachment, zigzag attachment and the blind stitch attachment. I even like the 301 more than my two featherweights. They're just fantastic machines.

Thanks for commenting. You'll love that machine. I have 36 more videos for cleaning, oiling, adjusting, etc, model 301/301A. Coco goes to the SPA series: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI Technical Adjustment series: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO If needed I have motor and foot pedal series also for rehab and repair. Welcome to Andy TUbe. I'm glad you found me.

I'm glad you found the video, Melanie. Thanks for the comment.

Very happy for you. Model 301 is Singer's very first Slant Needle Machine. My wife's daily use machine by far. The original Instruction Manual is full of info about using and maintaining it. Some nice tips. You can still get it free from Singer Support: www.singer.com/search/support?title=301 Thanks for the nice comment, and happy sewing.

Thanks for sharing. The story of the 301. It may only be halfway thru its usable lifetime. I love that you still have it.

I'm honored by your comment. There are so many contributors on YT now so you are very kind to say this. Thank you for watching my channel and keeping the machines in service. 🙏

I am glad it helped. That is a wonderful gift you were given. Someone thinks very highly of you. I hope you enjoy creating nice things with it. Thank you for your comment.

Wow, a $2,000 machine (today's dollars) for $35! Yes, most of the folks who bought my restored 301A machines are quilters. I do have a number of videos for the model and maybe you'll enjoy them later. The first one I came across was quite neglected but cleaned up so nicely and I was very impressed with it. Doing research I came across an interesting website that you may already know of but in case you have not seen it this is it www.singer301.com/about/default.html Thanks for watching my channel and happy sewing.

Congratulations! The 301 is an incredible machine. I have many videos about cleaning, repairing and adjusting the 301A. Playlist of Coco goes to the spa; kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI Playlist of technical adjustments for model 301; kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO If you ever find a vintage pedal for it here is a playlist for restoring a button style pedal that came with model 301 machine; kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKL6ePPxLpmnWSzTyxPKTb71 If you want a copy of the Instruction Manual you can download it free from Singer at this link: www.singer.com/sites/default/files/outdated_product/SINGER%20301%20and%20301A%20Slant%20Needle%20Sewing%20Machine.pdf It has 36 pages of info and instructions for using the machine. A copy of the original manual and it is PDF format. Good Luck and thanks for watching my channel.

Congratulations! My wife has sewn for 50+ years and had several machines, but the 301A is her daily driver. Her favorite by far. You're in great company sewing on a 301A. Thanks for commenting on my channel.

You are welcome and thank you for watching my channel. If you are interested in more videos for model 301A I have 36 more. They are in 2 playlists you can find here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI and also here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO They cover removing, replacing and adjusting the parts of the machine and cleaning, oiling and testing plus a little history. If you need a copy of the original Instruction Manual you can follow this link for a FREE copy from Singer. www.singer.com/sites/default/files/outdated_product/SINGER%20301%20and%20301A%20Slant%20Needle%20Sewing%20Machine.pdf Nice of you to comment. Take Care.

Thanks for the nice comment! Just letting you know I have a couple of Playlists totaling 26 more videos about rehabbing and repairing model 301A kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI and kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO Happy sewing.

maria del carmen Eusebio tejada thank you very much, Maria

It's an incredible machine for sure. I have 35 more videos about this model if you are interested. There are two Playlist; Coco goes to the spa, rehabbing a model 301A; kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI and a technical playlist of all the adjustments not covered in the Coco playlist; kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO Thanks for watching my channel and happy sewing.

Thanks!

You are very kind. Thanks for the comment. Happy sewing.

Agree. Often called the Palomino color. The dark beige is a little more popular: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mK2nnLmLnK3NcWw.html kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI Thanks for watching my channel.

So happy for you. Your Grandmother gave you one of the best machines Singer ever made. My wife uses hers almost every day. If you need the manual it is free to download from Singer at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=301 I also have two playlists for working on and maintaining the machine with a total of 36 videos. You could probably do as good if not better a job as most shops do as far as cleaning and tuning it up and getting it lubricated as suggested in the manuals and my videos. Playlist #1 is here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI Playlist #2 is here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO I'm just imagining all the clothes you could soon be designing/making. Thanks for watching my channel and best of luck.

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you!!! I actually sew a lot and I make costumes all the time. I have a computerized brother machine but I hate that it's all plastic and it's slow even at its highest speed. I am so excited to use it to sew long rolled hems super efficiently. The machine is actually in great shape besides the hand wheel. It somehow is cracked eventhough it is metal and it's bend in a way that it can not make the full rotation as it gets stuck on the body of the machine. I'll have to replace the part or take it off and try to repaired it. Otherwise it looks ready to use.

@@YamiHikariHime I saw your YT home page and figured you'd be sewing costumes. It's a great machine for that and very fast. It has been tested at 1500 stitches per minute! Bent/broken handwheels usually are a result of a dropped machine, so I hope it is just the handwheel that took the hit and not the motor shaft or main arm shaft that was damaged. You can just pull the handwheel off and then run the motor to see how it works and turn the arm shaft with your fingers to see if it is smooth. Beige-colored handwheels are available from eBay and here is an example of one from a seller I have used before: www.ebay.com/itm/154050848134 It's a good price too. There are other sellers I am sure. Good Luck, and happy sewing.

@@andytubesewing1953 oh wow, thank you so much! It looks like it runs because it will turn and move the shaft until it gets stuck at one point.

@@YamiHikariHime That's good news if it's only the handwheel. 👍

Thank you very much for commenting.

Welcome, SUe. I have several more videos for cleaning, using, fixing, oiling the model 301A. kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO Thanks for your comment and for watching my channel.

Congratulations! I'm glad you found the video. You can download a FREE copy of the original Singer Instruction Manual for the 301A here: www.singer.com/sites/default/files/product_manual/SINGER%20301%20and%20301A%20Slant%20Needle%20Sewing%20Machine.pdf Here are a couple of my playlists for model 301A. Everything you wanted to learn about it in 30+ videos. kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO It's a fantastic machine. Please don't take this the wrong way, but it can easily outlive you (and me) if you just give it a little care. Thanks for your comment.

Congratulations on getting one of the most famous machines Singer ever made! It takes a special bobbin with part number 45785 that only works on the 301/301A and the equally famous 221 feather-weight models. Here is a reputable seller, and there are others too: www.sewingpartsonline.com/bobbins-package-of-10-singer-45785.aspx You can download a FREE copy of the Instruction Manual for your machine from Singer at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=301 It has 36 pages full of information about using the machine, adjusting the tension unit, oiling it and even how to use the different feet and attachments. If you like history about the machine this is the first place to look: www.singer301.com/index.html I also made about 40 videos of cleaning, adjusting, replacing parts, oiling, etc. There are two main playlists, "Coco" goes to the Spa: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI and A Technical Series: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO A family-owned machine is always the best to have, IMO. I hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching my channel.

Well here is my best answer. I do not sew, so I look at the machines from a mechanical and performance point of view. How they work and how they are maintained and how long they will live. I favor the 404. However, 😉 my wife, who has sewn for 50+ years told me you should just get the 301. Period. It is the machine you want as a new sewist. You can mount in a cabinet or grab the handle and go portable. It is plenty strong enough unless you're going to be sewing leather shoes or something. It is easy to maintain (I have several videos about that) and with normal cleaning and lubrication should last for your kids/grandkids, never mind the 20 or 30 years, 50 at least! Here is a great website that can tell you all about the 301 www.singer301.com/about/default.html For those that complain the 301 (or 404) has no ZigZag stitch my wife says 90% of sewing is straight stitch and she has a 40-year-old serger for the rest. So there you go, a model 301A it is. Good Luck.

Thanks for watching my channel. Sure, I am a nice guy; ask anyone, hehe. Forgive me, but I don't know what an "edge under foot" is. Here is a video of the original Singer attachment set that came with model 301A. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d51hjdSFspfLfWQ.html Here are a couple of sellers I buy from for parts, feet, supplies, etc. www.vintagesingerparts.com/collections/singer-model-301a-parts www.sewingpartsonline.com/search.html?keywords=singer+301 I usually can find what I need on eBay. Happy sewing and take care.

I'm glad you will be putting the machine back in service; it has a beautiful stitch. If the machine needs any adjusting or cleaning I have a couple of playlists of videos about working on it: "Coco goes to the Spa" kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI and "Remove Replace Adjust Parts on a Singer Model 301A": kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO I don't normally sew, period. I'm just a mechanic. I think the sewist should hold the fabric whichever way they are the most comfortable to get the stitch they want. If fabric consistently pulls to one side or the other that may indicate the feed dog is out of alignment. Here is a quote from page 17 of the original Singer Instruction Manual for Model 301. "Most materials require only guiding for best sewing results. However, the miracle fabrics such as nylons, dacrons, orlons, blends with various rayons, puffed weaves, sheers, jerseys, and ticots, which, by their nature, require light pressure, also require support in the form of holding the material taut at the back and front of the needle as the needle enters the fabric. This support assures a smooth, even seam. Never pull the material when sewing. Anyone wanting a copy of the Instruction Manual can download a free copy of it from Singer at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=301 This manual was revised in 1976. Maybe that's why they called them miracle fabrics? On fabrics like mentioned my wife tends to guide the fabric by resting hands on the left and right side of the needle. Again, I think whatever makes a person comfortable while sewing. I normally control the foot pedal by hand and use a tripod for the camera, but in this video, my wife was the cinematographer. Best wishes for happy sewing with your mother's machine, and thank you for watching my channel.

It's usually due to too much tension on the thread. That causes the thread to stretch a little, then after the stitch is made the thread "relaxes" back, pulling the fabric and forming the pucker. Use less tension, even a lot less. You can always increase it if you turn it too low. You need a balanced tension between needle and bobbin tension. (upper & Lower)

Tension is off when it puckerd

Disclaimer: I do not sew. Your machine was made to sew with cotton and silk thread. Synthetic threads were not in use at the time. Model 301 uses 15x1 needles in sizes 9, 11, 14, 16, 18. A thread that will fit through the eye on those needles can be used. Maybe a top-stitch needle or leather needle if sewing leather wallets. A good fabric/thread store can advise you. Users have told me cotton threads crate more lint so be sure to brush the tension unit area off regularly. The model 301 instruction manual has a nice chart of fabric/needle/thread sizes on the last page. A free to download copy of the manual is available from Singer if needed at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=301 Buyers of my 301A restorations have used them for making camping/hunting/hiking items using very heavy fabric/thread for sewing duck cloth, canvas. garment leather, ballistic nylon. etc. When using a very heavy thread a couple buyers told me they had to reset the tension unit to handle the thick threads. They used some of my "Coco" videos to Zero Out the tension unit and set the stroke of the takeup spring and the tension of it. You can find the tension videos in the Coco Playlist here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI

I never have, but I don't see why it wouldn't. Use of a denim or leather needle will help, and I'd invest in an "even feed" walking foot so both (or layers) of material move in sync. www.ebay.com/itm/Singer-Slant-Walking-Foot-Feet-Even-Feed-301-301A-401A-/200462845168?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c1#viTabs_0 Did you watch the last minute of this video? 28:00 Will the vinyl be thicker than two layers of a belt, like this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h695i9t-xLHHhKM.html I think it would work for you.

Depends on the part. If not plastic or painted I soak in Krud Kutter Cleaner & degreaser and use a 20% to 100% solution depending. The KK can affect paint. If something is rusty and made of steel, like the rubber feet screws, I soak in The Must for Rust. I will also use alcohol for soaking, like the tension unit. This is why I use the KK The Must for Rust product >> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJN9dsKLqr61kqs.html

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you Andy.You come to my rescue once again. Big fat kisses.

Sorry, Pat. I do not sell cords. You can find vintage cords on eBay, Bonanza, thriftyfarmgirl.com, etc. Most vintage cords will cost 2x the price of a new one. Sometimes buying the used foot controller with cord is the same or cheaper than just the cord. Here is a couple listing I found right away. There may be others too. Good Luck. thriftyfarmgirl.com/singer-404-slant-o-matic-sewing-machine-parts www.ebay.com/itm/Singer-Sewing-Machine-2-Prong-Cord-for-301a-401a-Brown-Foot-Controller-Pedal/153170261920?hash=item23a9a8b7a0:g:xN4AAOSwL1hbke6O:sc:USPSFirstClass!85281!US!-1:rk:23:pf:0

I might have one if you're still interested in one. I will look and see.

When the reverse knob "creeps" up when sewing it can be caused by a couple of things. That knob is called the Feed Regulator Screw Stud Thumb Nut, (whew!) The Feed Regulator Screw Stud goes right through the middle of the Thumb Nut and is attached to the Feed Regulator inside the Upright of the machine. If the Feed Regulator Screw Stud is not tight all the way into the Feed Regulator it will vibrate loose eventually. Turn The Thumb Nut to the left to back it way from the machine somewhat then insert a small screwdriver into the nut and tighten the screw stud. (If the screw stud ever falls out it is not a problem, just screw it back in) Try sewing after it is tightened to see if that fixed it. If that did not work, then the Feed Regulator Hinge Screw is loose. To access the hinge screw you must remove the handwheel. Below the handwheel area is a recessed area about 1.5 inches deep and you will see the head of the hinge screw. It is a big screw. Tighten that screw. If you over tighten it the feed regulator won't go up to reverse or down to sew forward, so tighten the screw and test if the feed regulator will go up and down ok or not. Play with it until it feels right. Maybe compare it to your other machine that works ok. You can go to my slide show @1:38 to see the Hinge Screw. Below the handwheel opening, above the electric plug and to the right of the black bobbin winder tire. See it there? about a half inch wide screw head? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5ZlqrdqzMfDhps.html Now all of us are on tenterhooks to see if this fixes the problem, so let us know ASAP. Good Luck, and thank you for watching my videos.

Thanks so much.I may have to read that a few times ...lol .Will mess with it soon and let you know. I did try and compare it on the other one but didn't know what I was doing. Now I have an idea what to do. Thanks again.

Too much info? Ha ha. You can do it. If not let me know and I'll make a video of it...just for you :) Good Luck.

You read my mind. :) I was actually going to ask you if you could do a video on how to fix it. I do better by watching a video how things are done. I would gladly donate to you if you could do that for me. I would be so grateful for that. xoxoox

I figured it out. When I was screwing the screw tight the lever broke.My fiance was holding the lever so I could tighten it. I took it apart and figured how to put it back together. I just need to find the part with the lever attached. I dont know the name of it so digging I go for the name of the part and then to find one and order it. Thanks so very much for your help. I enjoy your videos for sure. :)

It's a wonderful model. Cost about $1600+ in today's dollars. They can be found on craigslist, like this: phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/atq/d/mesa-vintage-singer-301a-sewing-machine/7365392497.html, Offer Up, Facebook market, eBay, etc. and even thrift shops have them now and then. I have about 40 videos for this model showing full restoration techniques for the machine, motor, foot pedal, etc. Sounds like a nice winter project, right? Thanks for watching my channel, Jill, and I enjoyed your comment very much. Take care.

This is the model my wife uses. I have 30+ videos about if if you want more info: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO You can download a free copy of the instruction manual too: www.singer.com/search/support?title=301

Absolutely yes. Less pressure should be slower speed and more pressure should be faster speed. Just like a car's gas pedal. If your pedal is doing a "0 to 60" jump it is a sign it needs servicing or even replacement. If you have a vintage Singer machine I have a couple of playlists for restoring the most common pedals. Button-style pedal: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKL6ePPxLpmnWSzTyxPKTb71 Clamshell-style pedal: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKItPLWcK24FBoMdHK8vTXNi If you are not a do-it-yourself type you can replace the whole pedal as many new pedals are for sale online. I'd suggest an electronic type for its superior speed control. Thanks for watching my channel and good luck.

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you ver much for replying to my comment! I appreciate what you’re doing for this community. I’ve decided to look into an electric pedal for the improved experience, so you have any recommendations?

@@dh5680 I used about a dozen of these with good results www.ebay.com/itm/231883233121?hash=item35fd515761:g:ES4AAOxy-o5R0QZa I reused the vintage cords and clipped the end off inside the old pedal and connected with wire nuts onto the adaptor included then plugged the adapter into the circuit board of the new pedal. The new pedal just pries open and has included a wraparound grommet for the cord. You can find this unit and many others already wired for your model of the machine too if you don't mind black cords for your machine. You can also shop around for pricing. Remember this is an electronic device so be sure to use it with a surge protector. There are many carbon pile foot pedals too, made like your old one inside, but brand new.

Sue, it is really the machine and how it is working that determines that based on the fabric/thread/needle combination. I have several videos about setting up the tension assembly and how to zero it out. Normally SInger recommended the BOBBIN tension be set to 40 to 50 grams for the cotton thread. That was 60 years ago. If you use modern thread a bobbin tension of about 25 is good then sew and turn the upper tension until you get your good stitch. When you like the stitch you then push in the tension indicator dial and turn it to number 4. Then most of your stitching will be done on 4 with room to go lower or higher depending on your needs at the time. I tend to leave the bobbin tension alone and zero out the upper tension then adjust it b/c the upper is so easy to work on. I have videos for removing, replacing and setting the upper tension if you need them:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZylpqiplty5e40.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLaqo696ptzeaI0.html This company has a nice video about tension, including bobbin case tension. He demonstrates it on a featherweight which has the same bobbin case and hook set up as the 301A singer-featherweight.com/blogs/schoolhouse/how-to-adjust-tension IMO, SInger gave us lots of flexibility in tension, The original tension units had no number indicator but was set to whatever the sewist decided was a good stitch. For me, it does not matter if the dial reads 3 or 4 or 8 as long as the stitch is pretty and flat. When my wife starts a project she test sews on scraps at whatever the tension is set at, and turns the tension dial higher or lower while watching the stitch, not the number dial. When the stitch looks good then that's where she leaves the setting, not even knowing or caring what the number is.

Welcome to Andy Tube, Jackie. I'm glad you asked about 301A Tension. 👍 How to remove and reinstall the complete tension unit of a Singer Model 301A kzfaq.info/get/bejne/or1koql4tL7VZmw.html How to take apart and inspect the tension unit on a Singer Model 301A. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZylpqiplty5e40.html A step-by-step guide to installing the tension unit and set to ZERO on a Singer Model 301A. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLaqo696ptzeaI0.html How to adjust the tension and stroke of the check spring on a vintage Singer Model 301A sewing machine. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orV8ftOn1NTSgHk.html A fun series of 19 videos for working on “Coco” a Singer Model 301A. kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI A Technical Series of 17 videos about removing, replacing, and adjusting parts on a Singer Model 301A. kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO Thank you for watching my channel.

Please download a free copy of the instruction manual for Model 301A: www.singer.com/sites/default/files/product_manual/SINGER%20301%20and%20301A%20Slant%20Needle%20Sewing%20Machine.pdf On page 69 is a wonderful chart showing needle size, thread types, recommended stitches per inch and fabric types for the machine.

www.ebay.com/itm/10-Red-Sewing-Machine-Spool-Pin-Felts-Part-8879T-/272371051067?hash=item3f6a946a3b 10 for $2.25 + $2 shipping. They have other colors too!

Garment leather? Sure. That thick, not really. Maybe to mend a belt or something, but it is a domestic machine and won't sew a holster, saddle, or shoes with leather that thick.

Well, the 301A is a straight stitch only, no ZZ. If you want/need ZZ then the 237 is your machine. If you don't need the ZZ, or rarely need the zigzag, I'd go for the 301A by far. If it is in a cabinet that means it is sitting in a cradle and can be lifted right out of the cabinet in 3 seconds and carried by a flip-up handle and becomes portable. You can get attachments for it to sew Zigzag kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sL-kd6yprZfYemw.html you can get attachments to make buttonholes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLycd92X2s-zZnU.html here is a good website about the 301A www.singer301.com/index.html My wife uses the 301A and makes a clothing item at least once per week. She has a 50-year-old serger if needed. If you're going to use zigzag a lot then, again, the 237 has built-in zigzag and is a strong, versatile model. BTW, you can go to this link, enter a model number, and download a free copy of the original instruction manual of any model you are interested in. www.singer.com/support If you like videos, here are 20 videos about the 237 kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h and 19 about a 301A kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI and 17 more videos for working on, adjusting and repair the 301A kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO if whatever machine you buy has motor or foot pedal problems I have videos for that too kzfaq.info/love/USPDsHaFtRoz1VA2U1xJ4wplaylists?view_as=public Good Luck, Jeffrey

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you so much for such a quick information filled response! I do not have a serger....(yet?) Haha! I do not do enough sidework to justify the expense and my lovely wife is wondering why I'm looking for another sewing machine (when I have one already). I also purchased an older unit that is in a cabinet that has become a storage place in the basement cuz it needed a part to sew smoothly and I have not purchased the part quick enough cuz priority and money issues. 😞 So....(sew?😀) instead of disruption of basement organization stuff it was a thought of mine to purchase an already running unit. I liked the idea of the machine that flips into the table and can become furniture and it keeps the dust from being AS much as an issue on the machine itself...but experience also has shown that flat surfaces become shelves pretty quickly. Maybe I thought that the zig zag stitch could be used in place of a serger? My industrial machine does most what I have needed it to do. It would be nice to have a long arm machine..but those are pricey. The most challenging job I've done is replaced a suspended bow headliner with a fiberboard (think door panel material or the stuff that pegboard is made of (with no holes)) I had to stitch some of these pieces together to make a shape that contours the roof line which curves in both directions for headroom. This was in a mid 50's Chevy with ghost flames. Anyways....rabbit trail.... With a longer arm machine....there would be SOME ease to those types of tasks. We'll see if I am able to get either of these machines cuz as things go. Sometimes folks are quicker to the purchase than myself as I travel to my full time job as an x ray tech and the old job (auto upholstery) is a side gig...and it seems less sought after in these times where I live. Sorry for the long post. I appreciate your response again! 😇😎 Have a happy Monday (and week!) 😇😎

@@mrupholsteryman Yes, many use the ZZ in lieu of a serger. Many also say if your sewing cabinet becomes a shelf you are not sewing enough! Good luck either way.

@@andytubesewing1953 as it goes...the 301 escaped me. It sold while I was working my full time job. Haha! I do appreciate your expert advice! Any others you could steer me toward that are reliable? I also liked the idea of being truly portable and able to be lifted out. 😇😎 Maybe do some mobile upholstery repairs as opposed to forcing folks to bring stuff to my home....?

@@mrupholsteryman Most vintage Singer machines can sit in the opening of a Singer vintage cabinet if you want a large flat, even surface for your fabric while sewing. To close the cabinet up you can hang the machine from hinges and it stores inside the closed cabinet, or you can lift the machine off and put it under the cabinet or away in a closet or in the trunk of your car for that matter. The 301 was the ONLY model Singer ever made that mounted in a cradle to be folded down into the cabinet or lifted from the cradle to become portable without taking it off the hinges (the cradle used the hinges). It weighs about 17lbs. Other good straight stitch models that are all/mostly metal mechanics and body are the 404 with its heavy-duty build and a direct drive motor and all steel gears straight stitch only. Model 99K is an affordable 3/4 size black machine that is considered powerful with a metal driven hook but a belt-driven handwheel. Straight stitch only. The old Iron horse machines like the 15-91 and 201 have potted motor versions that are direct drive motors and considered some of the strongest running domestic Singers ever made. They are heavier but can sit/hang on/in cabinets, or remove 2 screws from the hinges and carry it away. The 237 you mentioned before is a unique machine made in Italy that has an interesting traveling hook and is thought to be the last all-metal machine Singer made. It's a favorite model too. Zigzag, or the just as strong straight stitch model 329. My personal favorite ZZ model is the 403A that has the same mechanics as the Slant-O-Matic 401A but fewer pattern stitches. A very strong machine direct-drive motor and all steel gears, again, set/hang on/in a cabinet or take portable. I knew a man that reupholstered furniture as a 2nd job for 30 years and used a 337 ZZ machine, cabinet, or portable with a motor belt. He said he never had a problem and put a new motor & timing belt on it about every 10 years and one new set of motor brushes in 30 years. Except for the 15-91 and 201, I have playlists of all these models, and more (500 videos) on my playlist page, mostly listed by model number, that you can browse through to get an idea of how they perform and how to maintain them. kzfaq.info/love/USPDsHaFtRoz1VA2U1xJ4wplaylists?view_as=public What to avoid is anything after about 1974 and anything plastic or with plastic gears. I have bought some of the mentioned models for as little as $25 off craigslist. Prices are up right now of course. I've never paid more than $100 for any machine. Some have just needed cleaning and adjusting, some a few parts or belt replaced. Good luck.

I hope you bought it! A wonderful sewing machine! More videos here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI and here also: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO

I just thought at the time old machine now I see the value.

I do not see a problem with using that needle. The Singer Instruction Manual for Model 301 (free at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=301) shows sizes 9 through 18 needles in the chart. A 15x1 size 10 (70/10) is in that range. I do not believe it matters whether it's a "microtex sharp" or a regular or a titanium coated or a gold-coated or an NIT (Nickel-Phosphor-PTFE) coated. It is the size that matters. When I'm trying an unfamiliar needle I install it without threading, remove the bobbin and turn the handwheel while looking, listening, and listening for a needle strike on the hook, just to be sure the is no contact before sewing a project. Good luck and thanks for watching my channel.

Andy Tube Thank you so much for the info!

@@TheDionysius57 sure, no worries.

Schmetz has an APP for their needles. Has lots of information on the needles and, what needle to use on what fabric. You can purchase from them as well.

Did you remove the needle plate? Watch this video first to see if any of the possibilities relate to your machine. If not, let me know singer-featherweight.com/blogs/schoolhouse/troubleshooting-stitch-problems Your 301A & the featherweight have the same hook/bobbin system/ Good Luck.

@@andytubesewing1953 Hi Andy. Unfortunately, none of those applied. The machine is very noisy now (kind of a clinking sound). No thread is jammed behind the bobbin case either. I will try to adjust the timing. Maybe that is the problem. I just had it serviced too! Thank you!

@@mici321 Yes, I'd want to know where/what the noise is. Checking the timing is a good start. but always check the height of the needle bar before changing any timing. Assuming you already replaced the needle as a first step.

What is it like to live under a lucky star as you do? We're just wondering, haha. What a fortunate circumstance. He was kind to give it to you, and I'm happy you still have it. The 301A is my wife's daily driver; her favorite machine for everyday sewing. I have a couple of playlists for the 301A with about 35 videos total all about cleaning, adjusting, removing & replacing parts, etc. if you ever have any issues they may help. kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO Thanks for watching my channel and sharing this fun story with us. Take Care.

How do you guys find these bargains? I shopped at the wrong place, I guess. Congrats on that price, I mean just the tension unit sells for that much, haha. The main line cord goes from the receptacle under the handwheel (with the pins) to the wall outlet. Most of us use a SInger 122 line cord and there are many sellers of that online. Here is a place I've used for 20 years: www.vintagesingerparts.com/products/single-lead-power-cord-fits-singer-model-301a-401a-403a-404 you can shop for a better price, too. The foot pedal cord goes into the receptacle way down low on the handwheel end, below the lip of the bed. You probably saw that? Did you know I have almost 40 videos for working on and adjusting and cleaning model 301A machines? There are 2 playlists if you are interested; kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI and the 2nd kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO So happy for you to have a 301 it's an incredible machine. Good luck.

Thank you Andy about the cord. I have since figured it out and mine takes a separate cord for power as you point out and a separate for foot pedal and I did order a very nice power cord made in Taiwan very heavy duty. Found it on eBay. This is the first time I have found such a crazy bargain. Now I watched your video on your annualspa day for Coco and I thought I was ready to go. What did I do first thing but push Two of the three oil wicks halfway out from the lid. I had no idea those were in there. I thought someone had put old grease in. So here I am now going to watch your entire series on the 301a before I touch her any further lol. I did know you had that series but jumped the gun. know I probably don’t need those wicks in there I can take the lid off and oil but probably very helpful to leave ,them what do you think? Thank you so much Andy I bet you’re really getting bombarded since you came back with your recent video.

And thank you for the resource in case I need it in the future.!

@@pookiebear9200 😃

@@pookiebear9200 sure, they are nice to have but many of the machines I've worked on there missing. If you can get them back in go ahead. Some people cut little pieces of felt and stuff it in there. The idea is just to slow down the drop of oil, but you only put a drop in the whole anyway so it's really not a problem. Don't worry about that. It's really a wonderful machine and I'm glad you watch some of the videos to learn about it and what to do if you find other issues. Congratulations again on the price

Congratulations! Sounds like you have the whole package 😊

Pull out the thread and start over. Really. That is the first thing to do. Be sure you follow the manual and put the needle in the correct way and all the way up in the needle clamp. Thread through the needle eye the correct direction. FREE instruction manual from Singer is here: www.singer.com/search/support?title=301 If you feel all of that is good, here is my video for checking and setting the timing on a model 301A: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bNZxit173ryUeY0.html If the machine is out of timing then the needle thread can not pull up the bobbin thread. Oh, make sure you installed the bobbin the correct way. Good luck and thanks for helping others.

@@andytubesewing1953 Well I followed all your instructions to no avail. It still will not pick up the bobbin thread. I guess it must be the timing. How do I fix that?

@@Kerrawin69 OK, Kerry. I think you did not see all of my original reply and I'm sorry you've been waiting. Here is the video for checking and setting the timing: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bNZxit173ryUeY0.html Good Luck.

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Production for the public sale of Model 301 started in 1952 in Andersen, South Carolina. (New Factory) Production runs in 1953 started to identify the Model as 301A to signify they were made in Andersen. and not Singer's Main Factory in Elizabeth, New Jersey. There was also a change to the badge. Later the motor plaque on the 301A was changed and the silver lube tubes on the motor were dropped. You can read all about the Singer Model 301/301A on this website www.singer301.com/index.html I came across it while doing research for my "Coco goes to the Spa" series. kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI A very good question, Chris, and thanks for watching my channel.

Thanks for the links and th video Andy

very welcome 👍

It does make a pretty topstitch. Singer actually gave the stitch a name, calling it "Stitch No. 301". I was told they did that because it is a rare form of stitch that looks that same on the top & the bottom; thus I imagine it is great for sewing purse seams and handles. There may be an easy way to loosen your stop motion nut (clutch screw). I'm restoring a model 403A and when I bought it the stop motion nut would not turn at all. It appears someone put the clutch washer on backward. Anyway, I show removing it at the beginning of this video, then reinstalling it at 0:54:26 later in the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nc6egbyqsqmVqIk.html I have found this a few times, and maybe this is what is going on with your machine. Either way, you are very smart to pull off the bobbin case while winding! BTW, I have 2 playlists with 30+ videos for repairing, cleaning, adjusting and oiling a 301A if you ever need more info about your 301A. kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI and also: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO Thanks for your comment and for watching my channel.

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Nice price 👀 Congrats. Two playlists totaling 36 videos of model 301 may help if your 301 has issues. kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO Good luck.