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10-12-2011, 04:53 PM

#31

debbieumphress

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Quote:

Originally Posted by miriam

Quote:

Originally Posted by MellieKQuilter

I have this same machine! I really need to spend some time sewing on her.. I have a ton of feet! I will check to see if I have any duplicates. I have the toughest time with the tension and breaking thread with her. I know it is me, just not used to having to adjust it like I do with her.

here is info for fixing a sewing machine up.
There is info on fixing the tension on the repair manual
you can print it out.
This one was VERY helpful to me. I had a machine that was giving me fits. The machine was not the same but the tensions aren't all that different. http://www.tfsr.org/publications/tec...achine_manual/

Thank you so much. Everyone has been so great in sharing and helping me with her. What a great qb

10-12-2011, 04:57 PM

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RedGarnet222

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Congratulations on your "new" machine debbie. How fun!

10-12-2011, 05:19 PM

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debbieumphress

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LOL. She has been around a while. Now the fun begins.

Thanks for the comment Matilda - looking for my pattern soon. Appreciate it.

10-12-2011, 05:22 PM

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crafdldy

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I agree with Janice. I't well worth finding the manual and enjoying using this great machine LOL

10-12-2011, 05:47 PM

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piepatch

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I have the 401, and it is one fine machine. And yes, it is a work horse. You can download the 401 manual online, but of course it is nice to have the manual if you can get it. You can sometimes find the manual on E-bay, but a decent one runs $25.00 and up.
Here is one for $29.00:

http://www.ebay.com:80/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150675862827&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1123

10-12-2011, 08:40 PM

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blueangel

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Beautiful

10-12-2011, 08:42 PM

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ccearley

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I have one just like her....born the same year I was...1951. My other machine was in the shop a few weeks back and I pieced a whole king size top on my "old girl". My mother used to make our clothes on mine. What a work-horse!

10-13-2011, 03:25 AM

#38

twinkie

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Deb, definitely purchase the cams for this little jewel. They sew beautifully.

10-13-2011, 03:44 AM

#39

LoriMcc

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I use a 401-A just like this to sew with my students in my classroom. I don't use the cams, but we do straight stitching only!

10-13-2011, 04:56 AM

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Mollie'sMom

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I have one and have never gotten around to using the cams. The machine has so many built in stitches, I never found the need for cams. I love my 401. I also have 2 500's and I love these too. they will do whatever you throw at them. Have fun with your baby.