Singer 401/A
#11
I bought a 403A the other day at a thrift store for $15 - It needs a cord and some cleaning but I think it'll work just fine. I have a Pfaff 1471 that's working for me, but with all the talk on this board about the quality of the old Singers I thought I'd like to fix this one up and play with it awhile, remembering the purrrrrr of the Singers when I first leaned on them in junior high (many years ago).
#13
Originally Posted by miriam
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Singer 403 - you can get a cord from Jenny at www.sew-classic.com and get the bobbins there too - good quality and price! She also has feet, etc.
#14
I was wondering what a good price for a 401A would be? It is dirty but seems to run ok. It is at a resale shop not priced yet but sounds like I really would enjoy it.
thanks.
These are the machines they have, Can anyone tell me about them and what a fair price would be?
. New Home Jenome 532 22944 JA30
2. Kenmore 117 580 46642
3. the Singer Manufacturing co. 401 A I did find this one on ebay with some info.
But nothing on the others.
thanks.
These are the machines they have, Can anyone tell me about them and what a fair price would be?
. New Home Jenome 532 22944 JA30
2. Kenmore 117 580 46642
3. the Singer Manufacturing co. 401 A I did find this one on ebay with some info.
But nothing on the others.
#15
Originally Posted by gangles
I inherited a 1958 Singer 401A from my Mom last year, it truely is a workhorse, sews beautifully, I just love it and will forever call it "Mom's Sewing Machine", even thou it is now mine.
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Originally Posted by butterflylady54
I was wondering what a good price for a 401A would be? It is dirty but seems to run ok. It is at a resale shop not priced yet but sounds like I really would enjoy it.
thanks.
These are the machines they have, Can anyone tell me about them and what a fair price would be?
. New Home Jenome 532 22944 JA30
2. Kenmore 117 580 46642
3. the Singer Manufacturing co. 401 A I did find this one on ebay with some info.
But nothing on the others.
thanks.
These are the machines they have, Can anyone tell me about them and what a fair price would be?
. New Home Jenome 532 22944 JA30
2. Kenmore 117 580 46642
3. the Singer Manufacturing co. 401 A I did find this one on ebay with some info.
But nothing on the others.
I don't know about the kenmore or the Janome - what does it do? zigzag, cams, straight only? Is it all there? Is it plastic or ALL metal? How old? If you sit in front of it, how well can you see what you are doing? Some times people use the wrong oil and really gum up a machine. The kerosene will set it free - beware of plastic parts - they melt. Under $50 is fair for no plastic and in working order if it is more than straight stitch.
#17
Thank you for the input I will check into them further.
I am new to this site. maybe I will try to add pic's
I am new to this site. maybe I will try to add pic's
she has it priced at 9.99
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she has it priced at 19.99 with cabinet
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not priiced yet was thinking of an offer
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#18
I will try for more info. They alll run well of course need cleaning and oiling.
1. New Home Jenome 532 22944 JA30
2. Kenmore 117 580 46642 has cams and manual
3. the Singer Manufacturing co. 401 A I did find this one on ebay with some info.
But nothing on the others.
1. New Home Jenome 532 22944 JA30
2. Kenmore 117 580 46642 has cams and manual
3. the Singer Manufacturing co. 401 A I did find this one on ebay with some info.
But nothing on the others.
#20
My 401A celebrated it's 50th anniversary in 2009! We celebrate together because it was given to me by my parents for a combined birthday, Christmas, and high school graduation present in 1959. She sure looks better than I do. (lol)
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