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!
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
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.
No, therr should be no electricity flowing through the frame. The frame is not designed to be grounded, or on neutral wire. You have a short that is not proper.
Over, WAY OVER PRICED, machine was wiped-off, not Refurbished. Watch-Out for this GIPsy, don't get gipped like I did. There are far better people/places to buy a vintage machine from. Lot's of BS personality, little actual substance with MIKE KRAEMER!
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!
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
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
very very good post
Just what I needed to see tonight .. thank you!
Shouldn’t the pull up lever be brought up for tension purposes?
Also, a "satin stitch" foot should be used for decorative stitches and buttonholes..
I really appreciate your videos. They are all very helpful. What happened to the gal (TJ?).
How wide should each stitch width measure? I have a 401a. Mine seems very narrow.
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.
Quiero comprar una igual,quien me vende una?
No, therr should be no electricity flowing through the frame. The frame is not designed to be grounded, or on neutral wire. You have a short that is not proper.
Over, WAY OVER PRICED, machine was wiped-off, not Refurbished. Watch-Out for this GIPsy, don't get gipped like I did. There are far better people/places to buy a vintage machine from. Lot's of BS personality, little actual substance with MIKE KRAEMER!