Singer 401A Final Test and How-To
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What you'll see in this video:
How to wind the bobbin, thread the machine, and how to operate all of the controls, including the combination stitch pattern selector.
The Singer 401A is not only one of Singer's very best, it's one of the finest home sewing machines in the world.
With it's all-steel works housed in a lightweight aluminum body, it's lightweight yet powerful.
The full rotary hook makes for a smooth hum rather than the distinctly mechanical sounds that come from an oscillating hook machine, and since the hook doesn't change direction constantly, that much power is conserved. In addition, the worm-gear drive from the motor produces extra drive power, so this is a strong machine that will sew, not only lightweight and medium weight fabrics, but also canvas, duck, and garment leather.
The 401 has a built-in stitch pattern cam stack capable of up to 80 possible pattern combinations, plus it also takes drop-in pattern cams.
It's a precise, durable, dependable, and attractive sewing machine.
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That was a walk down memory lane, thank you. I learned to sew on that machine in the early 1970s, it had a been a gift to my mother when married my father in 1958. As a young teen I didn't fully appreciate it in the 70s, but it was accurate, forgiving, easy to operate, and in 1978 when I was sewing costumes for a high school play, I ran a satin needle through the nail of my middle finger, breaking it off in the bone, I learned to respect it, for sure. I continued to use it until 1988 when I got a Viking the year before my daughter was born, and the singer went into storage. Later my mom reposed it, and then gave it away to who knows who (dementia shredded her world, and besides I had Juki, a Bernina, and the Viking). I sure wish I had it now. I might grab another if one crosses my path one day, priced right. I was flooded with a small sea of memories of early creative projects and long gone garments as I watched and heard you use it. Thank you!
@lesabooth5243
5 ай бұрын
Nice story. I wonder what my singer story was b4 I bought her last year at salvation army store. She was a hot mess. I just got her running tonight. I actually cried when I finally got her going again lol I'm a baby
very very good post
Just what I needed to see tonight .. thank you!
Glad i found your channel. Im getting to know my old girl after resurrecting her from the dead. Im going backwards lol i never used an old machine
I really appreciate your videos. They are all very helpful. What happened to the gal (TJ?).
Shouldn’t the pull up lever be brought up for tension purposes?
@1953childstar
Жыл бұрын
Also, a "satin stitch" foot should be used for decorative stitches and buttonholes..
Quiero comprar una igual,quien me vende una?
How wide should each stitch width measure? I have a 401a. Mine seems very narrow.
@1953childstar
Жыл бұрын
5 mm.. The reason I am not fond of the 403 or 503 machines is due to irregularities in the "Top Hat" cams they need. You may need an adjustment if it is not 5 mm wide.