tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post343036428703633546..comments2024-03-28T09:43:58.564-05:00Comments on Erika Mulvenna: Use It or Lose It: Singer 301Erika Mulvennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-28774942983109139262021-01-12T10:16:20.550-06:002021-01-12T10:16:20.550-06:00Hello WHO, interesting thoughts on the Singer 221 ...Hello WHO, interesting thoughts on the Singer 221 models. I've known many, many quilters who quilt and string piece on their Featherweights with no issues. I'd say it's a matter of personal preference. Cheets!Erika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-64766749014110700472021-01-10T08:03:12.655-06:002021-01-10T08:03:12.655-06:00Never use a featherweight for quilting they are no...Never use a featherweight for quilting they are not made for it,the featherweight is for construction not to be running for long periods like quilting, the motor isn't powerful enough. Still a nice machine.WHOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00135664031811209640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-4480392662029047502017-06-09T19:20:03.395-05:002017-06-09T19:20:03.395-05:00Hi there, I just wanted to comment that I have use...Hi there, I just wanted to comment that I have used a Singer 301a for my entire life (since the 1960s) - it became my very own when I was about 10 and my mother got a new machine, around 1971. I love it so much! It's still my only sewing machine (other than my serger). I have lots of attachments for it although I never use them. Lynn Graynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-52216305692511270832016-07-06T19:54:38.853-05:002016-07-06T19:54:38.853-05:00I'm thinking about buying a 301, so what kind ...I'm thinking about buying a 301, so what kind of stores or small shops would have them? I need something nearby though... (I live in bergen county nj)Haileenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-26599810800980899722016-03-21T17:16:30.233-05:002016-03-21T17:16:30.233-05:00Hey sporter thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your...Hey sporter thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your 301! Happy stitching - ErikaErika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-14228286402111937002016-03-21T14:57:53.144-05:002016-03-21T14:57:53.144-05:00Just got a 301 and finished a set of lined valance...Just got a 301 and finished a set of lined valances for my new she-shed! I LOVE this sewing machine. It is simple, steady, and darn fun to look at! It is my go-to for piecing. Thanks for the comments and the review!sporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13277994450477293591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-24125623011019982252016-02-19T10:48:18.106-06:002016-02-19T10:48:18.106-06:00Hello Laura Hill - it's really difficult to sa...Hello Laura Hill - it's really difficult to say, as I've never sewn heavy draperies with my 301. Maybe, if you find one for sale near you, you could bring samples of what you'd like to sew through and do a quick sewing test to see how the machine handles it? Good luck to you! - ErikaErika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-82116640050889674472016-02-19T10:25:53.520-06:002016-02-19T10:25:53.520-06:00Hey Theresa, that sounds really frustrating. Did y...Hey Theresa, that sounds really frustrating. Did you try re-threading the whole machine to see if that helps? If not - it may be time to visit a sewing machine repair shop to have your 301 looked at. :-(Erika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-14708990714365560462016-02-18T10:25:48.223-06:002016-02-18T10:25:48.223-06:00Would this be a good machine for sewing draperies?...Would this be a good machine for sewing draperies? I will be going through pleats with several layers of fabric. Any suggestions? This is for a small home business. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164044643401887758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-3701602019597561272016-01-26T00:00:15.960-06:002016-01-26T00:00:15.960-06:00I have a 301a my tension ( bottom keeps wrapping a...I have a 301a my tension ( bottom keeps wrapping around the outside of bobbin the thread does.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010269608052375986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-68770564191821332712014-12-03T10:02:55.292-06:002014-12-03T10:02:55.292-06:00Hi Anonymous, congrats on your new 301! Try the In...Hi Anonymous, congrats on your new 301! Try the International Sewing Machine Collector's website to see if they have a free downloadable manual here: http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/singer-sewing-machine-manuals.htmlErika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-76342012387309575762014-12-02T22:04:12.932-06:002014-12-02T22:04:12.932-06:00Hello. My daughter just gave me her Singer 301 ma...Hello. My daughter just gave me her Singer 301 machine. She hasn't used it in quite a while and I want to oil and lube it before I use it to avoid damage. SN NA039357. I don't have a manual for the machine to see where it gets oiled and/or lubed! Any suggestions? Thanks! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-15974963881756598532014-10-15T19:47:20.915-05:002014-10-15T19:47:20.915-05:00I came across this post via Pinterest. I have this...I came across this post via Pinterest. I have this machine. My mom bought it for $25,at a flea market, oiled it up and gave it to me!! It came with the case and accessories boxes! Love it!! Thanks for sharing!Miminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-22147229979018679812014-04-28T09:29:09.007-05:002014-04-28T09:29:09.007-05:00Hey txvoodoo, that is awesome! Yes, these are grea...Hey txvoodoo, that is awesome! Yes, these are great machines, and so happy to hear that you use and love your old 301! ~ ErikaErika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-85828511189314567922014-04-26T22:11:02.178-05:002014-04-26T22:11:02.178-05:00Found this while looking for info about the 301. W...Found this while looking for info about the 301. We found one tucked into an old, broken down White treadle cabinet, of all things! We wanted the iron base - got it home, and my 301 was in there, pristine!<br /><br />I oiled & lubed it up, found an era-appropriate cabinet (Kenmore, but hey, it works), hubby retro-fitted it in. It works like a DREAM. Best machine I've ever owned. txvoodoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06451059271156946065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-81389247514914537752012-05-09T16:06:49.991-05:002012-05-09T16:06:49.991-05:00Oh Sarah, a new back-up machine, how fun! The feat...Oh Sarah, a new back-up machine, how fun! The featherweights are great for portability and ease of use, but you can't really quilt a lot with it because it is so tiny. You can probably find the larger Singer 301 for less money, it sews just as well but it is heavier than the Featherweight. Those new Jukis (like Tricia and Emily had at the retreat) are NICE and sew FAST! You might want to ask Erika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-27120230350664951632012-05-09T15:11:10.346-05:002012-05-09T15:11:10.346-05:00I think my husband is going to buy me a back up se...I think my husband is going to buy me a back up sewing machine for my birthday. Luckily he mentioned this to me before he bought the new Singer featherweight he saw on NewEgg! I'd love to get your input. I think I've narrowed the choices to either vintage Singer featherweight or 301, or new Juki (for easier quilting) or small Janome (for easier traveling). Thoughts?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001598763557373356noreply@blogger.com