My new Christmas present!!
12-26-2012, 07:33 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NE Indiana
Posts: 564
My 401A was my first machine, and is still my favorite! Lucky you, all the original stuff to go with it!
My parents gave mine to me for a high school graduation gift back in 1980. They were told at the time that it is the best model Singer ever made.
My parents gave mine to me for a high school graduation gift back in 1980. They were told at the time that it is the best model Singer ever made.
12-27-2012, 06:13 AM
#14
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 1,501
Thanks so much for posting the pictures of your machine. I LOVE it! How neat to have a machine like the one you learned to sew on. Isn't it wonderful that it is in such good condition and that everything came with it! Congratulations! Now you'll think of your Mom each time you use it.
12-28-2012, 04:52 AM
#17
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 6,764
The 300 series and the 400 series of Singers are gems. The stitch is like no other. My mom has the 301 and I have the 404. Both are straight stitchers but still work like champs. My mom's machine was bought in the mid fifties and mine was bought in 1963. I've had( and still have) other machines but these machines make the prettiest stitch and are very rugged. I know you will be doing some gorgeous stitching on your new baby.
12-28-2012, 05:21 AM
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,018
congrats......I too had a Singer for many years until its main axle type thing broke.....unrepairable, so I was told at the time, so have since had three other fancy machines....never to compare to my Ole Lady..........Yours make me want another "gem"....maybe I will start searching..........enjoy your new old machine.......
12-28-2012, 06:01 AM
#20
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: alberta/ arizona
Posts: 242
i have my mother in law's viking she bought back in the 60's and its in a lovely wooden table. has all the accessories and works like a charm. i just don't use it and can't decide what to do with it. any suggestions keep it or sell it.
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