Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
The 401 takes cams, the easy to find top-hat style. I agree I wouldn't want to haul a 401 to class, but if all other things were equal (cost, condition, etc.) and I could only have one machine, I would definitely prefer a 401.
Well, I just took my 503a to class! It probably weighs the same as the 401 - wasn't a big deal. I took another Patchabilities class and needed a button hole stitch, which top hat cam #8 does! I'm with you Miz Johnny, if I wanted a good machine with decorative stitches, I'd go for the 401.
Nancy