401-A Baby
10-12-2011, 03:11 PM
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Great machine!!
Here is your link to free manual:
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...e-manuals.html
just scroll down to 401.
Have fun playing with your built in decorative stitches.
Here is your link to free manual:
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...e-manuals.html
just scroll down to 401.
Have fun playing with your built in decorative stitches.
10-12-2011, 04:07 PM
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The Slant-o-matic series are all good. That includes the 401, 403, 404, 500, 503 and some other odd 400s. I like the 403 and the 503 because you can get a lot of width adjustment and it is easier to maintain the machines.
10-12-2011, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Debbie, use it. Even without cams it has straight stitch, zig zag and some built in stitches right? It is awesome for piecing, paper piecing, quilting, putting on binding etc. Once you start you might not want another machine. I don't use the cams but if you can pick them up inexpensive I would if I were you.You should be able to find the manual online and print it off. I would get a 1/4 inch foot for it and others like walking foot and free motion foot. What else does a quiter need? The only bad thing is that thing ever heavy.
10-12-2011, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
The 401A is considered by many to be the best machine Singer made. I believe it is the best ZIGZAG machine they made. I love the whole 400 series of machines. I don't garment sew and had no need for my 401 or my 403 and sold them. I kept my 404 straight stitcher though.
I have some slant feet around here somewhere. If you are interested in them, I'll make you a good deal, I believe I even have a vintage Singer slant shank walking foot. The 401 has all the stitches built in, you shouldn't need any cams.
I have some slant feet around here somewhere. If you are interested in them, I'll make you a good deal, I believe I even have a vintage Singer slant shank walking foot. The 401 has all the stitches built in, you shouldn't need any cams.
10-12-2011, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
The 401 uses the built-in cam stack for zig zag and some of its decorative stitches. There are additional decorative stitches available, but require additional, external cams.
This site has some great information about the 400 series of machines:
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/10/...ne-review.aspx
Here is a comparative list of the stitches that the 401 & 403 machines can make. (note: the 403 uses only the external cams)
http://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w...atterns401.jpg
I have this same list Debbie. I used it to get the rest of the set for my 403. If you want, PM me the cam numbers you do not have. I will get in touch with the gal & get her pricing & contact info for you.
This site has some great information about the 400 series of machines:
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/10/...ne-review.aspx
Here is a comparative list of the stitches that the 401 & 403 machines can make. (note: the 403 uses only the external cams)
http://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w...atterns401.jpg
I have this same list Debbie. I used it to get the rest of the set for my 403. If you want, PM me the cam numbers you do not have. I will get in touch with the gal & get her pricing & contact info for you.
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