Originally Posted by Gilla
I found a Singer 401A that belonged to someone's grandmother (maybe) in an antique full size cabinet somewhat reasonable. MY DH has hairies because I already have a Viking D1, Singer Quantum XL(needs repair) a Viking 6570 in good condition and a Serger. But I would sell my 6570, XL and possibly my Serger to pay for this machine. I can taste that 401 as it was my very first sewing machine years ago.
What do you think? I am a quilter and only use my D1 for quilting not embroidery as I should.
I really can't give you any advice, but I do want to say that my first machine (1962) was a 401. It still works like a charm and is at my daughter #2's house. She has a new machine now and asked me what I wanted her to do with my machine. I told her to send it back. I'll make room for it somewhere. Even if I have to use it as an end table for a while. That machine makes a beautiful stitch.