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**gmcttr** · 08-15-2015, 18:11

Yes you have to be extremely careful around the decals or you will remove the gold top layer and have silver instead.

**CatSplat** · 08-16-2015, 12:47

Picked up a second machine recently - came across a 1952 Singer 301 in a thrift shop, in amazingly good condition. Complete with its original Model 40 Queen Anne table, which is interesting as the 301 was meant to be a portable machine and somebody actually bought the special kit required to mount it in a folding table. Unbelievably smooth machine, straight-stitch only but I've still got my Necchi for zigzag duty.

**jimnlacy** · 08-17-2015, 12:21

I have a 301 I picked up from a thrift store as well. Smooth. Rotary. One of my favs. But I have a treadle that's another.

**Koolranch** · 08-17-2015, 19:24

Originally Posted by CatSplat

Picked up a second machine recently - came across a 1952 Singer 301 in a thrift shop, in amazingly good condition. Complete with its original Model 40 Queen Anne table, which is interesting as the 301 was meant to be a portable machine and somebody actually bought the special kit required to mount it in a folding table. Unbelievably smooth machine, straight-stitch only but I've still got my Necchi for zigzag duty.

Wow looks very clean.

**SCWalker** · 08-17-2015, 21:49

I dug out my Singer 237 fashion Mate and cleaner her up.Now I just gotta order supplies like needles and thread.I have no needles or thread for this machine.

**joe_guilbeau** · 08-19-2015, 16:59

Cheating a bit here, as have my injection done by Alamo Stitching with a Husqvarna Designer which will be replaced in October with the Husqvarna Epic... can't believe how much they cost!

https://youtu.be/J7H6fVykf_k

**SassafrasSprings** · 08-19-2015, 22:28

This is a terrible pic of my favorite machine.

It's a Necchi BU. Thrift store find, I think I paid $40 for it in a cabinet and lots of accessories. It was very dry but a good oiling and some hand turning fixed it right up. It sews very nicely. I have several machines, they are very addictive! Most are packed away right now. I will post more pics later.

**jeepinjeepin** · 08-25-2015, 06:15

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Cutting up a mummy to make an under quilt.

**j3T** · 09-08-2015, 00:46

Originally Posted by Mario

Thanks for the info gmcttr especially about the vaseline. I had a 15-90 which I gave to my sister so already had the info on this machine, just had to find it again.
I haven't taken anything apart but the wiring appears to be fairly newest. Plug her in and she runs fine though haven't threaded yet.
Trying to polish it up but I\m kind of rubbing some of the markings...ugh!

Just use sewing machine oil on and around Singer decals so you do not take any gold off the decals. Stay away from decals with denatured alcohol. What appears to be "nicotine" stains on old black Singers, is actually a yellowed coat of varnish finish which really needs to stay instead of removed.

John Thomas

**raggydoo** · 10-24-2015, 08:49

Picked this up at Goodwill for $10.00, I've never sewn before so didn't want to invest a lot. Had to replace a broken gear for $9.00 and it seems to work fine. Singer Stylist 457.

Singer Stylist 457