Singer "School" Model machines

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07-03-2011, 02:23 PM

#21

Feathers

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Welcome from the Pacific NW. I bought one of those machines about 20 years ago for my sister's daughter. It's still being used regularly. I got mine from the local sewing machine store. You might check the stores in your area.

07-03-2011, 02:29 PM

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ann clare

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Welcome from Ireland

07-03-2011, 03:07 PM

#23

MyTyme

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this is not an "older" machine ... every year Singer comes out with a new model that they put on sale in this manner.

Thanx for your help.

07-03-2011, 03:56 PM

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smitty

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Originally Posted by MyTyme

I believe they are fantastic ... and trying to locate a new one. I have had 3 in the last 25 years -- all bought from the 2-day ad where a rep shows up at a Hancocks or likewise. I have purchased the #2 or #3 machine up from the least expensive. I have worn them out ... they are the ONLY machine that I use. I'm ready for a new one, and inquired at Hancocks today (in Iowa) and was told they may not be doing it anymore. That the company that was, has gone out of business. I found this website trying to do a search on line to find them.

For my personal use, I don't want anything fancy, just forward, back, zigzag, a few decorative stitches (I'm a quilter and sew a LOT!!!) Mine have NEVER been in for repair or service, just maintainted according to book instructions. One of the models (bought about 10 years ago) the presser foot is a little wobbly from side to side. ONLY complaint. I truly hope I can find another one!!! I'm almost 70 now. I think I'm good to wear one, maybe two more out!!!

The only correspondence I've had with the company occurred when I didn't get all the parts with the machine, and I received them VERY promptly ....

can you tell I REALLLLLLLY like them????

find yourself a Singer 401. truly a workhorse & it will outlive you !

07-03-2011, 05:47 PM

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dublb

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Originally Posted by smitty

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyTyme

find yourself a Singer 401. truly a workhorse & it will outlive you !

I think this would be your best bet. I have 2 of the singers that you are looking for but I dream of finding a 401A. Every vintage Singer i find are 10 times better machines. But if you insist I did find this.
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/singcg550.html
This is new but might come closer to what you are looking for!
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/singer-4423.html

07-03-2011, 06:58 PM

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Thumbelina

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Hi and welcome from NE Ohio.

07-04-2011, 04:53 AM

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QuiltnNan

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Welcome from Minnesota and Happy quilting :)

07-05-2011, 12:49 PM

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GailG

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Originally Posted by amma

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
Unfortunately, Home Ec is one of the classes being dropped in some schools :(

I was a home ec teacher in the early sixties. And yes, theprogram has changed considerably. It is now called Human Resources. No sewing, no food preparation, etc. Although some of the "older" teachers do find the time (and the resources) to include these skills within their other units of study.

I bought my school model machine new from a Singer shop. I had seen the add and went to check it out. That's the machine I prefer to do my machine quilting on.