My new toy! (A 401A)

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08-09-2011, 10:05 AM

#61

katykwilt

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Looks like this orphan has found a great new home. Enjoy!

08-09-2011, 10:23 AM

#62

quilterlois

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You will love this machine. Bought mine in 1957. I used it all day every day for years as a dress maker. I'm still using it to quilt. So happy it found a good home.

08-09-2011, 03:39 PM

#63

Grandma Peg

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Good find.

08-09-2011, 05:59 PM

#64

cindy anne

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This is the exact model of sewing machine my sister and I did our 4H sewing on. Mom still has it and I hope to get it someday (if I can find room to keep it). This machine is a work horse.

08-09-2011, 06:00 PM

#65

dublb

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Quote:

Originally Posted by carolynjo

I have a 401A bought new in 1958. This is the last year Singer used all metal parts. This machine is a tank! It will sew anything: awnings, bedspreads, and will do almost anything the embroidery machines of today will do--you just have to be the person setting the controls and guiding it. I love mine and would ever get rid of it. I do have a featherweight and a Viking 1200 but I use the 401 the most.

The copyright date in the manual says 1958! :-D

08-09-2011, 06:04 PM

#66

dublb

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Originally Posted by Quiltgranny

Congratulations to you! You got an wonderful machine for a great price!! :thumbup: I'm still kicking myself for not getting the same model a couple of months ago for about the same price. Argh! You can buy the bobbin winder rubber tire at many different places. I buy mine through Sew-Classic for under a $1.

Have you cleaned and lubed her up? Did you get a manual with her, too? I see you got a straight stitch throat plate, too! That goes a long way toward making piecing even more accurate. Enjoy her for a long, long time. :thumbup:

Awe I'm so sorry you missed it!!
I spent a whole day cleaning, oiling, & playing with it.I really love it!!!!

08-09-2011, 06:13 PM

#67

Essiescott

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That is the model I learned to sew on. I love them. They are work horses. One of the best machines ever made in my opinion. You scored big. Have fun with it.

Sibyl

08-09-2011, 06:15 PM

#68

dublb

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I have really enjoyed reading all these stories. Wow!!! It's amazing how many stories there are about these machines. I hope to here more! Thanks Ya'll!

08-09-2011, 06:20 PM

#69

deplaylady

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Great buy! My bobbin winder tire looked like yours - I was winding bobbins on my FW until this past weekend when I finally replaced it. Great machine - I love it!