401 or 403?
04-04-2016, 02:43 PM
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
Posts: 16,105
I love my 401. Got it at an estate sale in the desk cabinet with attachments and manual. Belonged to an interior designer. Cams included. Paid $150.00. I enjoy it and so does the DH. All depends on what you're needs and wants are. I have had fun with the different stitches. All you have to do is set up the cam according to the stitch you want and go from there. My machine was in great shape and still is.
05-10-2016, 03:30 AM
#16
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 58
If you are needing cams, feel free to PM me. I have a bunch of extra cams.
The first machine I ever reconditioned was a 403. Like many others, I prefer it over a 401. I find the dials too fiddly. I like the simplicity and stitch quality of the 403.
The first machine I ever reconditioned was a 403. Like many others, I prefer it over a 401. I find the dials too fiddly. I like the simplicity and stitch quality of the 403.
Last edited by JediMom; 05-10-2016 at 03:35 AM.
05-11-2016, 08:53 AM
#17
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,859
Originally Posted by novicequiltergrandma
I had a 401, but before I ever sewed on it I gave it to my DIL. I found a great 403 rewired, cleaned, etc. for a good price. I don't have cams for it yet (except the basic one in the machine) so I haven't been able to play with the stitches yet, but it seems to me the 401 had a lot more possibilities for fancy stitches. Now there is a 401 at Goodwill (please don't bid against me 
) and I'm thinking I'll get it if the price stays under $50. From what I've read, the 403 is simpler to use, but I kind of like the options on the 401 for more variety of stitches. For those who have used both, which did you prefer......and why? Thanks in advance for your answers.
) and I'm thinking I'll get it if the price stays under $50. From what I've read, the 403 is simpler to use, but I kind of like the options on the 401 for more variety of stitches. For those who have used both, which did you prefer......and why? Thanks in advance for your answers.
05-11-2016, 09:04 AM
#18
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Live Oak, Texas
Posts: 6,133
I have had my 401A now for fifty seven years and it still is running like a top. I have newer Brother computer machines that I like but the 401 is my first choice to use. Every time I take it for cleaning and servicing they try to buy it but I will never sell it.
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