My new toy! (A 401A)
#51
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Northeastern Washington
Posts: 203
I just got a 403a in mint condition. I love it!! It is even more of a work horse than my 201 or my 222, not that I don't love them also.
I started playing around with the free motion embroidery. Had a dickens of a time getting the bobbin thread up into the hoop. I think it is because the bottom layer in insul-brite.
I started playing around with the free motion embroidery. Had a dickens of a time getting the bobbin thread up into the hoop. I think it is because the bottom layer in insul-brite.
#57
Congratulations to you! You got an wonderful machine for a great price!! :thumbup: I'm still kicking myself for not getting the same model a couple of months ago for about the same price. Argh! You can buy the bobbin winder rubber tire at many different places. I buy mine through Sew-Classic for under a $1.
Have you cleaned and lubed her up? Did you get a manual with her, too? I see you got a straight stitch throat plate, too! That goes a long way toward making piecing even more accurate. Enjoy her for a long, long time. :thumbup:
Have you cleaned and lubed her up? Did you get a manual with her, too? I see you got a straight stitch throat plate, too! That goes a long way toward making piecing even more accurate. Enjoy her for a long, long time. :thumbup:
#58
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1
looks just like my Singer slant automatic I bought new in 1963. I still have it and it still works like a dream on all fabrics. Congratulations on your find. I'm new to the site been snooping for awhile love the post everyone is so nice.
#60
My mom has this same machine. I was a little girl when my dad gave it to her for Christmas. She used that machine until about 8 years ago and it still works fine.That machine went through making clothing for 4 children, endless sets of drapes, home decor, gifts and just about anything you can sew. That machine was always on her sewing table and the ironing board up beside it. She uses her Bernina now and doesn't sew as much but the scenario is still the same.
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