Singer 301a Slant-Needle Featherweight Sewing Machine for quilters F*S aluminum

Singer 301 Slant Needle "Featherweight" aluminum sewing machine - Only 16 lbs - with lightweight Travel Case, foot control, and power cord. This machine is pristine and in excellent sewing condition and ideal for quilters, Serial Number - NA172008 manufactured in 1951. The 301 is called "The Big Sister of the Featherweight" because its aluminum body makes it much easier to carry than other vintage Singers of that era. It also uses the same bobbin case and bobbins as the Featherweight. It sews with the same beautiful, straight stitch as its little sister. There is a lot more strength in a 301 than a Featherweight, however. It has a slant shank, which improves the feed. For a few extra pounds, the ability to sew denim, lightweight leather, and upholstery fabric is gained. It handles quilting tasks easily because the feed dogs will drop for free motion quilting. A nice fold-up handle right on the body of the machine makes it easy to pick up and move. This machine incorporates a smooth gea