Three Singer 301A Sewing Machines

[@416cyclestyle]

Just grabbed a black 301 and a 99k so fun to use these little tanks.

[@jolumiirflores9526]

Could you please made a video how to use the accessories for the singer 301a

[@kateh.6473]

What is so good about the hook system in featherweights & the 301

[@JimJanetSegner]

We have a short and long bed 301a machines. One came with a singer motor controller 194584 7th edition "G" with the long bed and the short bed came with a 197629. The 194584 one cord with power and foot control. Has the 3 prong plug only for both. The normal location for the foot controller 2 plug was covered with plate. The short bed controller has the normal 3 plug for power cord and separate two plug for the foot pedal. Can we use the 194584 controller with the single 3 prong plug on the Short Bed? If so, we would want to get a second 194584 for the short bed. Have researched online and cannot seem to find an answer. Your insight on this would most welcome. Best Janet

[@thomasgronek6469]

The two prong outlet on the bottom goes from the motor to the controller, so some rewiring would be required. You could take apart the the one-cord plug assembly for the long beds, and use that as a schematic for rewiring, or look around youtube for someone who will do it for you. I did see a video about foot controllers and that person owns a shop, and will wire your system, but then the shipping cost might be prohibitive. I'll keep you posted if I see anything about rewiring these. Best of luck.

[@3MakaChan]

A few years ago I thrifted a 301 from Chicago, which uses the combined power and foot pedal cord even though it has both the two prongs and three prong receptacles. Not sure if it was rewired, just wanted to let you know it can be done!

[@thomasgronek6469]

Beautiful stuff. I was fortunate to get an almost new black 301 for really affordable price ( $60 ), but there is VERY faint crazing on the bed. Can that be fixed by lightly dissolving the lacquer clear-coat and letting it reharden ? Or any other method ?Many thanks for the video.

[@JoePalumbo221]

I just bought the black 301a and unfortunately It does not have the original bobbins case. Will one from a 301 work? I happen to have a tan 301

[@sewingbytes]

Yes, it will work.

[@maribelaguilera2282]

Disculpe, esta máquina tiene zig zag?

[@sewingbytes]

Hello! No, the Singer 301 does not zigzag.

[@maribelaguilera2282]

Gracias.​@@sewingbytes

[@patriciamarshall4884]

What year was the tan coloured 301a made and how do I find out where it was made? I have searched but can’t get an accurate idea how to find this information- please help

[@sewingbytes]

You can find out a bunch of information about your machine here: ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/serial-numbers/singer-sewing-machine-serial-number-database.html

[@patriciamarshall4884]

@@sewingbytes thank you - your reply is very helpful 😊