Prissnboot

Not sure, but I just looked it up and it looks the same. All I cared about was getting another machine dedicated to my quilting rack that wouldn't die easily.

hobbykat1955

I just found the 301A two tone with cabinet on Craig's list and bought it...In mint condition working with assessories...That's what your Singer is. Mine is from 1953 you should find the serial no. under the flip plate by the bobbin case. Mine also came with booklet so if you need any info re: care, oil instructions etc...just PM me.
And the feet dogs drop on it for free motion...screw by the bobbin case...
The closer I look that might be the 400 series..google singer sewing machines and you'll see pictures of all makes an models

Prissnboot

Thank you so very much for the help! I asked the previous owner before purchasing if the feed dogs lowered. I am thrilled that I have a great tank of a machine! That's her name, is The Tank. I needed a workhorse....she just needs servicing, but I want to learn how to service them myself so I can save myself the money. Why oh why is bobbin tension such a royal pain in the neck?!

cabbagepatchkid

I'm pretty sure that is a 404. I have one just like it. The 301 has the bobbin on the side, under the flip up part, and yours has the drop in bobbin.

You can use the serial # to find out what it is on this site:
http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html

There are a couple of Yahoo groups that may interest you....Vintage Singers and Singer Slant Sewing.

If you join either of these groups you will find lots of information in their 'file' section. I have also found PDF's of the manuals for my machines.

ETA: Here is the manual for the 404. Congratulations on your 2 babies!! :mrgreen:
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...ng-machine.pdf

lawsonmugs

Very Nice

SuziC

Wow...Congrats and have fun with both of them :!:

malindaann

you will love the Deco. I had one for years -- my mother gave it to me. It finally gave out on me but I really enjoyed the machine.

Lavada

great find enjoy

mshawii

I have the same exact Singer machine. Got it for free for doing some alterations for a lady who owned it. Bought for her by her mother in law who when she got married, said that every newly wed should have a sewing machine. She said she used it twice in all those years so it is basically new. It really sews nice and straight. It is a heavy sucker tho, so I don't use it outside of home. Not sure what year it was born tho, do you know? Jan

GailG

My first machine (1962) looks just like your old Singer. Mine is a 404. It still makes a beautiful stitch.