My Good News about a 401A Singer
08-06-2011, 06:26 AM
#23
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Enid, OK
Posts: 8,273
Originally Posted by hawk
I just got my Singer out of the shop and it runs great--less than $200 in repairs. Here is the story: My Mother bought this machine new in 1960. She sewed quite a bit and considered this a lifetime investment. I learned to sew on it. My daughter learned to sew on it. Somehow it got misplaced in all the drama when Mom got Alzheimers, nursing homes, etc. and I never thought I'd see it again. Then I got a phone call asking if I wanted it back (from a family member that was just using it for the cabinet)--you bet I did! It hasn't sewn for probably close to 20 yrs, just been sitting. Took it to a guy lives down the road and it runs like new. I am so proud of it. My next project: fixing my mil's 1919 Singer! I am on a roll!
08-06-2011, 08:06 AM
#25
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: near Niagara Falls, NY
Posts: 3,075
That is such a great story Hawk! A wonderful machine, but so much more significant because of the memories you have of your Mom and using it. how sweet that your 401 found it's way home! May you stitch many more happy memories!
08-06-2011, 08:19 AM
#26
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sugar Land, Texas
Posts: 680
Wonderful news!
I have a 401A that I recently received-long story. I learned to sew on my mother's 403A. It's still in her house suffering from neglect. I need to see about getting it spruced up.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
I have a 401A that I recently received-long story. I learned to sew on my mother's 403A. It's still in her house suffering from neglect. I need to see about getting it spruced up.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
08-06-2011, 08:32 AM
#27
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Clifton NJ
Posts: 129
My 401 was purchased in 1960- head only $350.
That was top of the line at that time.
It served me well all these years- clothing for myself- then my 6 children and 7 grands! Also slipcover, curtins, gifts , quilts, etc.
it is still in good working order- Only 1 major repair in about 1982- It needed a new motor ($75.00)
Can't beat a machine with all metal parts! No plastic!
That was top of the line at that time.
It served me well all these years- clothing for myself- then my 6 children and 7 grands! Also slipcover, curtins, gifts , quilts, etc.
it is still in good working order- Only 1 major repair in about 1982- It needed a new motor ($75.00)
Can't beat a machine with all metal parts! No plastic!
08-06-2011, 10:02 AM
#28
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: NE Nebraska
Posts: 188
Originally Posted by hawk
I just got my Singer out of the shop and it runs great--less than $200 in repairs. Here is the story: My Mother bought this machine new in 1960. She sewed quite a bit and considered this a lifetime investment. I learned to sew on it. My daughter learned to sew on it. Somehow it got misplaced in all the drama when Mom got Alzheimers, nursing homes, etc. and I never thought I'd see it again. Then I got a phone call asking if I wanted it back (from a family member that was just using it for the cabinet)--you bet I did! It hasn't sewn for probably close to 20 yrs, just been sitting. Took it to a guy lives down the road and it runs like new. I am so proud of it. My next project: fixing my mil's 1919 Singer! I am on a roll!
I bought my first Singer in 1964 and since then have totally worn out 3 Singer machines. All of them were wonderful machines, (but parts are no longer available) and I would buy any one of them again, new, if that was possible! The new ones just don't measure up. I inherited a 26 year old Pfaff and loved it, so just purchased an Expression 4.0 for more quilting options. Once you find a machine that suits you, it doesn't make any difference what the next person has or prefers. Enjoy your "new" "old" favorite!
08-06-2011, 01:47 PM
#29
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: So. Fla now, Va orig
Posts: 1,565
So happy for you, the 401 is such a great machine. I LOVE vintage machines, although I do own a couple of newer ones, (embroidery and quilting). You cannot beat a 401 for power and dependability.:)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
miriam
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
154
03-12-2014 07:43 AM
barnbum
Pictures
52
10-01-2010 12:36 PM
