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[quote=QuiltnCowgirl]
Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
Originally Posted by The 401 has all the stitches built in, you shouldn't need any cams.[/quote
The 401A has the stitches built into the dials at the top. It's the 301 that uses cams for different stitches & buttonholes. I sold my 301 but use my 401A all the time. Love it. the 401A? The 403 apparently can use them, as shown on the illustration in your posting (nice job getting that to scan into a posting, BTW), but where are you referring to on the 401?? Thanks. |
lol Sorry - didn't mean to make things more confusing. Let me to explain it this way:
On the left side of the diagram, which is for the 401, where ever it shows the "Selector Patterns" knob, those are the built-in stitches & dial settings. (Example: Zig zag, Ball, Domino) Where it shows "Special Fashion Discs" & "Fashion Discs", those are the individual discs that can be purchased and used to do the stitches not available with the built-ins. (Example: disc 11 ribbon stitch, disc 1 arrowhead stitch, disc 5 banner stitch, disc 21 chevron). |
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
lol Sorry - didn't mean to make things more confusing. Let me to explain it this way:
On the left side of the diagram, which is for the 401, where ever it shows the "Selector Patterns" knob, those are the built-in stitches & dial settings. (Example: Zig zag, Ball, Domino) Where it shows "Special Fashion Discs" & "Fashion Discs", those are the individual discs that can be purchased and used to do the stitches not available with the built-ins. (Example: disc 11 ribbon stitch, disc 1 arrowhead stitch, disc 5 banner stitch, disc 21 chevron). I didn't know about them. Thanks!) It's just amazing what can be learned from this board. |
I have one in my garage just waiting to be cleaned up! I've read only wonderful things about these machines!
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Originally Posted by debbieumphress
This is my Betty Boop. All I have is what you can see.
Do you think it is worth buying cams for her and the book or just better to look at her? The cams are not necessary for straight stitching, zigzag or a few ohter built in stitches just use the dials. It is a true workhorse- I have had mine since 1960! |
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Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
lol Sorry - didn't mean to make things more confusing. Let me to explain it this way:
On the left side of the diagram, which is for the 401, where ever it shows the "Selector Patterns" knob, those are the built-in stitches & dial settings. (Example: Zig zag, Ball, Domino) Where it shows "Special Fashion Discs" & "Fashion Discs", those are the individual discs that can be purchased and used to do the stitches not available with the built-ins. (Example: disc 11 ribbon stitch, disc 1 arrowhead stitch, disc 5 banner stitch, disc 21 chevron). I didn't know about them. Thanks!) It's just amazing what can be learned from this board. Take a look at the picture of Debbie's machine on page 1. See on the very top of the machine where the 2 bobbin spools are? That is a compartment lid that opens up. Here's a couple of pictures I found online: |
i have a 1951 403 and i love it. it will sew through anything you put before it. the cams are worth it also. there are many and all different kinds of accent or decorative stitches. you will love it and i think you can get a manuel free from the singer site. use her, she will not dissapoint you
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Get the cams and the book and then use this machine to death! Likely it will outlast you. Mine is 53 years old and has been to hospital only once when the rubber roller to wind the bobbin disintegrated. Love, love, love it.
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
lol Sorry - didn't mean to make things more confusing. Let me to explain it this way:
On the left side of the diagram, which is for the 401, where ever it shows the "Selector Patterns" knob, those are the built-in stitches & dial settings. (Example: Zig zag, Ball, Domino) Where it shows "Special Fashion Discs" & "Fashion Discs", those are the individual discs that can be purchased and used to do the stitches not available with the built-ins. (Example: disc 11 ribbon stitch, disc 1 arrowhead stitch, disc 5 banner stitch, disc 21 chevron). I didn't know about them. Thanks!) It's just amazing what can be learned from this board. Take a look at the picture of Debbie's machine on page 1. See on the very top of the machine where the 2 bobbin spools are? That is a compartment lid that opens up. Here's a couple of pictures I found online: The 401A is indeed a wonderful machine. A Singer service guy told me to never give up that one cuz it's the last one made with all metal components. |
Betty Boop is a fiesty little gal. Go to work. hehehe
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