Singer Model 301-2 Long Bed Portable “Featherweight” Sewing Machine in Beige

Some people will tell you the Singer Model 301 was just the follow up to the now famous 221 & 222 featherweight models. While it is lightweight and portable, that is about where the similarities end.

The 301 was introduced on the 100th anniversary of Isaac Singer’s first sewing machine patent and was the beginning of a whole new design for the Singer company.  It was shortly after WWII and people the world over were looking for something exciting and new rather than just going back to the way things were before.  The Singer Company responded by changing their entire lineup from the ground up and it all started with the 301. Serial #NA136944.

Singer 301 Features:

• Smoother Stitching than ever before is possible with this new, gear-driven, lockstitch machine.

• Quiet, fast and efficient – it whispers at high speeds.

• Speed: up to 1,600 Stitches Per Minute (SPM)

• Stitch Mechanism: Vertical rotary hook on a horizontal axis and makes the lockstitch, Stitch Type 301.

• Full-View work area with a 9 degree inclined needle bar places work in your direct line of vision.

• Perfect Control even at “hand-stitch” speeds.

• Balanced Motion of the new Singer 301 prevents vibration.

• Easy Starting – No coaxing necessary – lightly press the knee or foot control and your 301 starts to sew.

• Simple Threading – no complicated diagrams are needed.

• Reversible Feed for sewing either in a forward or backward direction – easy to back tack and to fasten ends of seems.

• Prefocused Singerlight illuminates working area – prevents eye strain.

• Calibrated Stitch Regulator permits finger-tip control of stitch length.

• Stitching Guides, with graduated markings to guide seam width and turn square corners.

• Versatile – use it as a portable or cabinet machine.

• Easy To Carry – convenient handle is concealed in top of head.

• Light Weight – full-sized aluminum head weighs only 16 pounds.

• Self-Setting Needle makes it impossible to insert needle incorrectly in clamp.

• Feed Throw-Out Device permits darning and embroidering without attachments.

• Recessed Bobbin Winder – equipped with automatic stop – it can’t break or tangle your thread.

• Hinged Bed Extension permits quick and easy removal of bobbin.

• Hinged Face Plate – Simplifies cleaning and oiling.

• Dual Tension takes the guess work out of upper tension setting.

• Flexible Spool Pins – bend but do not break – thread unreels smoothly and easily.

• Completely Enclosed motor and principal working parts insure maximum safety.