I have the 404. I LOVE IT!!! It is my go to machine now. As far as seeing more... I don't notice much difference. Maybe I will when I use a different machine.
I have my Mom’s 1957 Singer 401A. I learned to sew on this machine, and love the ease of use and low maintenance. I rarely use anything other than straight stitch or zigzag. I do like the slant shank and drop in bobbin. I love using the lever in the table to operate the foot pedal. It is much less tiring. My other machine is a 1980s Necchi that I purchased when I got my first apartment. I don’t sew a lot anymore - mainly zigzagging the edges of linen for cross stitching. Lately, like many people, I am sewing lots of masks. Patti
The first machine I ever sewed on was a 201-2, the second was a 403A. I have restored many and the 403 made me want to learn to sew. I ended up keeping 2 machines for myself, a Pfaff 130-6 and a Viking 19 Special which I am currently trying to save. The 403A showed me that an old sewing machine can be easy to use as well as tough. I would keep one over a 201-2, of which I've restored 7.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage I have this table as well. It's beautiful and I appreciate the amount of table space. Do you have any videos on restoring or troubleshooting the Singer 201?
I have 401A I love this table of MCM style . Pretty cool open wide just enough space put out patterns cut up. I haven't found anyway in NYC. Your lucky got it. Just amazing see this.
I’ll be watching, hoping to learn more on how to free up my frozen 403A. I myself am a mid-century-born girl but never cared much for blonde furniture. My 403 came in a blonde table that’s flaking.
This table with a 500A has been listed on CL in my area for several weeks. Both the table and the machine appear to be in decent shape, but definitely not refurbished. They’re asking $450, but that seems quite high. If I didn’t already own a 500A, I might be interested in it for $250.
Question starting to rebuild a 31-15 treadle with quilting in mind planing on upgrading to the bigger feed dogs and marked throat plate . Should I just replace the bobbin hooks etc ? I tried it by hand it sews but the thread is rust colored the parts are available new and I already replaced the Bobbin case (bad spring ? The thread tension is still good including the spring 👍🏻👍🏻.
Hello there. No, I have never seen one "in the wild" and I suspect it is because those German made models would have been a special order in N. American Singer dealers and given how incredibly expensive the American models were, I sense there were few buyers stateside. I continue to keep my eyes out for one as I would love to learn more about how they were constructed. All were German made to my knowledge.
I bought the singer 421. Since the only difference between the 400 series and the 421 is the convertible table. I will for sure be watching all your videos on the 400 series. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
This cabinet is superb! Cabinet envy!
Glad you like it!
I have the 404. I LOVE IT!!! It is my go to machine now. As far as seeing more... I don't notice much difference. Maybe I will when I use a different machine.
I have my Mom’s 1957 Singer 401A. I learned to sew on this machine, and love the ease of use and low maintenance. I rarely use anything other than straight stitch or zigzag. I do like the slant shank and drop in bobbin. I love using the lever in the table to operate the foot pedal. It is much less tiring. My other machine is a 1980s Necchi that I purchased when I got my first apartment.
I don’t sew a lot anymore - mainly zigzagging the edges of linen for cross stitching. Lately, like many people, I am sewing lots of masks.
Patti
That is such a cool table; I am envious! :-)
Looking forward to the upcoming videos on this machine as well.
Coming soon!
The first machine I ever sewed on was a 201-2, the second was a 403A. I have restored many and the 403 made me want to learn to sew. I ended up keeping 2 machines for myself, a Pfaff 130-6 and a Viking 19 Special which I am currently trying to save. The 403A showed me that an old sewing machine can be easy to use as well as tough. I would keep one over a 201-2, of which I've restored 7.
Very mid century 👍🏻👍🏻. Something like the one with my 328k.
My mother has about 15-20 machines she wants to sell. 1890’s-1960’s. Singer, White,Kenmoore, bunch of Singer Clones, Necchi, Viking.
Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks for watching!
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage I have this table as well. It's beautiful and I appreciate the amount of table space. Do you have any videos on restoring or troubleshooting the Singer 201?
I have 401A I love this table of MCM style . Pretty cool open wide just enough space put out patterns cut up. I haven't found anyway in NYC. Your lucky got it. Just amazing see this.
Always of interest but wish you would do your videos in sequence
I’ll be watching, hoping to learn more on how to free up my frozen 403A. I myself am a mid-century-born girl but never cared much for blonde furniture. My 403 came in a blonde table that’s flaking.
It has been difficult to find high quality vintage sewing machine for sure in time of covid
This table with a 500A has been listed on CL in my area for several weeks. Both the table and the machine appear to be in decent shape, but definitely not refurbished. They’re asking $450, but that seems quite high. If I didn’t already own a 500A, I might be interested in it for $250.
Did you find this in Canada? I found one but couldnt get because it was there
I love it, want one!
Question starting to rebuild a 31-15 treadle with quilting in mind planing on upgrading to the bigger feed dogs and marked throat plate . Should I just replace the bobbin hooks etc ? I tried it by hand it sews but the thread is rust colored the parts are available new and I already replaced the Bobbin case (bad spring ? The thread tension is still good including the spring 👍🏻👍🏻.
Where are you located?
Have you ever come to restore a singer 421 convertible sewing machine. If yes. What is your review
Hello there. No, I have never seen one "in the wild" and I suspect it is because those German made models would have been a special order in N. American Singer dealers and given how incredibly expensive the American models were, I sense there were few buyers stateside. I continue to keep my eyes out for one as I would love to learn more about how they were constructed. All were German made to my knowledge.
I have the opportunity to buy one , without the cabinet, for $100.00 Canadian.
I bought the singer 421. Since the only difference between the 400 series and the 421 is the convertible table. I will for sure be watching all your videos on the 400 series. Thank you for sharing your knowledge