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Singer 301 Owner's Manual

Slant needle sewing machine

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Instructions for using manual (69 pages)

Instructions for use manual (68 pages)

Manual (36 pages)

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Features
Electrical Information
Electrical Connections for Machine
To Use the 301 as a Portable Machine
Handle for Carrying Machine
To Replace Machine in Cabinet
Light
To Remove Bulb
Needles and Thread
To Set the Needle
Upper Threading
To Remove the Bobbin
To Wind the Bobbin
To Thread Bobbin Case
Adjustment for Regulating Amount of Thread Wound on Bobbin
To Replace Bobbin Case
To Prepare for Sewing
Drawing up Bobbin Thread
Threads in Position to Start Sewing
To Start Sewing
To Turn a Corner
Basting
To Sew Bias Seams
To Regulate Length of Stitch
To Regulate Direction of Feed
To Regulate Pressure on Presser Foot
Thread Tensions
To Regulate Needle Thread Tension
To Regulate Bobbin Thread Tension
To Remove and Disassemble Thread Tension
To Reassemble and Replace Needle Thread Tension
If Correct Stitching Is Not Obtained
To Oil the Machine
To Lubricate Spiral Gears
To Oil Sewing Hook
Sewing Suggestions
Oiling Points in Base of Machine
Fashion Stitches Made
Without Attachments
Cordonnet Stitch
Spark Stitch
Names of Principal Parts of Machine 301
The Foot Hemmer
To Attach Foot Hemmer
To Make a Hemmed Seam with Foot Hemmer
To Make a Felled Seam with Foot Hemmer
To Hem and Sew on Lace in One Operation
Adjustable Hemmer
Multi-Slotted Binder
To Attach the Binder
To Insert Binding in Binder
To Insert Garment in Binder
To Adjust Binder
Piped Edge
Piping and Binding in One Operation
To Bind Outside Curves
To Bind Inside Curves
To Apply French Folds to Curves
The Edge Stitcher
To Adjust the Edge Stitcher
To Sew Lace Together
To Insert Lace or Ribbon
To Stitch a Wide Hem
To Make a French Seam
To Tuck with Edge Stitcher
Gathering Foot
Principal Parts of Ruffler
To Shirr with Gathering Foot
To Attach Ruffler
To Adjust Ruffler for Gathering
To Make a Ruffle and Sew It to a Garment in One Operation
To Make a Ruffle and Attach It with a Facing in One Operation
To Pipe a Ruffle
To Adjust Ruffler for Plaiting
To Adjust Ruffler for Group Plaiting
To Oil the Ruffler
Darning or Embroidering
Automatic Zigzagger
Stitch Patterns
The Buttonholer
Darning and Embroidery Attachment
Seam Guide
Gauge Presser Foot
Contents
Chart Showing Relationship of Types of Fabrics, Thread and Needle Sizes and Machine Stitches to the Inch

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1 Needles and Thread
2 Upper Threading
3 To Oil the Machine
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Rustie

May 24, 2025

My machine sews beautifully but when I take raise the foot lever and try to remove my work the bobbin thread does not pull out easily causing a ruffling of my work.

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