Mdaniels

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Bought this today, have a little buyers remorse as, after reading folks say they would not pay over a certain amount, I may have overspent at $300. She does come with a one year warranty from the shop, however. Unfortunately I got her home and realized there is no belt (I will call in the morning). The little screw that holds the feet on is missing, and I can't get the storage shelf in the box to sit far enough down to close the lid. Other than that she is really pretty
Will my 401 feet fit her?

i spent too much? That is what they have been listing for around here on Craigslist.

Candace

No, your 401 feet won't fit. This is a low shank machine, so look for low shank feet. You need to tip the machine forward under the lip before putting it down in the box. Then the top will fit.

Macybaby

If she's recently serviced and comes with a warranty, then I don't feel you overspent. I paid $250 for mine that had been sitting on a shelf for years - it was in serious need of a good cleaning and to have all the tangled thread removed from the bobbin race.

StephT

I paid $250 for mine. They were asking $345 and I talked him down. She is very pretty..did you name her?

Quilt Novice

I dont think you over paid. She looks great!

Mdaniels

She is beautiful, she seems to be very clean, in great condition...but I haven't sewn on her yet. I think the cord has been replaced, or it has been kept in great shape. There is a straight stitch plate on her. I will have to look for some feet, as there is not a regular sewing foot or a quarter inch foot. There is a straight stitch foot, I think (tiny hole only). But I need the little screw that screws them on.

Hoping to have her necessary parts to take on vacation with us in a week or so. I'd love to do some piecing while away.

i haven't named her yet, the effect of buyers remorse and falsely telling myself I might take her back...but, when I do name her, she will be called Eva, after my seamstress grandmother, Eva Gertrude ((Gertrude is my 401's name....she looks more like a Gertrude). Thanks, tho, I feel better about the price.

Will try the box fitting again. I am wondering if she's not in her original box. (Box below)

Best place to find parts??


Thank you!

Candace

Follow my instructions above. It will of course only have a straight stitch plate as it's a straight stitch machine.

Mdaniels

Lol, of course . Thanks, I will give this a try.

Candace

Also, you can buy a straight stitch walking foot and other supplies through Sew Classic. http://www.sew-classic.com/

Lots of us here buy many of our supplies from Jenny.

lovelyl

Congrats! Around here, they go for around $300, so I think you did OK on the price, especially with a warranty. Enjoy!