I had one of those until we moved to our new apartment. Instead of detaching the machine from the desk, my brothers threw the whole thing out! I still have the cams and manual though.
I Highly recomend the Singer Futura 920 known as "The last great singer sewing machine" from 1973, subsequent models like the 1979 creative touch were made with plastic parts prone to break
@rosavaal The Singer Futura 900 {Singer's last flatbed model} and the 920 {free-arm} both from 1973-74. Both models are good machines because they include 4 important stretch stitches that you need when sewing or mending modern man-made fabrics. But both are full of nylon parts. There still good machines to buy if you can find one in good condition. But there not going to last like Singer's 400 series. The 400's were Singers best made model's.
@rosavaal Singer's last all metal machine {both inside & out} was there very first Touch & Sew from 1963. Another great model to buy if you can find one in really good condition. All models from 620 up have some form of nylon part. Why, would they do that is beyond me. In the long run they ended up ruining there good reputation. Now today Singers are Walmart junk to be avoided like the plague! Better to go on E-bay or Craigslist and find a good used model.
They handle fabric thickness the same. Neither is more "heavy duty" than the other. The difference between them is that the 403 requires "cams," special discs, to make it zigzag and perform other stitch patterns. The 401 uses cams optionally. It can zigzag, etc, without them.
To sewing machine fans, this is not considered a vintage machine, but an up to date modern quality built machine. The newer plastic machines are not even considered. The 45 to 52 year old Singer 403A Slant O Matic is one of the best you can get. They never break - just keep on sewing.
@russ48236
can u plz tell me wat presser foot u used to make these decorative stitches
taylorholly167 1 week ago
*Sigh* yes I still have my brothers. I got a new 401a though. It runs beautifully, and I managed to get it at a reasonable price.
InweTaralom 1 year ago
I had one of those until we moved to our new apartment. Instead of detaching the machine from the desk, my brothers threw the whole thing out! I still have the cams and manual though.
InweTaralom 1 year ago
@InweTaralom Do you still have the brother?
ardvarkkkkk 1 year ago
I Highly recomend the Singer Futura 920 known as "The last great singer sewing machine" from 1973, subsequent models like the 1979 creative touch were made with plastic parts prone to break
rosavaal 3 years ago
@rosavaal The Singer Futura 900 {Singer's last flatbed model} and the 920 {free-arm} both from 1973-74. Both models are good machines because they include 4 important stretch stitches that you need when sewing or mending modern man-made fabrics. But both are full of nylon parts. There still good machines to buy if you can find one in good condition. But there not going to last like Singer's 400 series. The 400's were Singers best made model's.
Buffalobigboy69 7 months ago
@rosavaal Singer's last all metal machine {both inside & out} was there very first Touch & Sew from 1963. Another great model to buy if you can find one in really good condition. All models from 620 up have some form of nylon part. Why, would they do that is beyond me. In the long run they ended up ruining there good reputation. Now today Singers are Walmart junk to be avoided like the plague! Better to go on E-bay or Craigslist and find a good used model.
Buffalobigboy69 7 months ago
well how much are you selling this for ,
whatleymattu 3 years ago
Is the 401A and 403A are 2 different machine? Which one better for sewing thick fabric? Thanks.
condiNyc 3 years ago
They handle fabric thickness the same. Neither is more "heavy duty" than the other. The difference between them is that the 403 requires "cams," special discs, to make it zigzag and perform other stitch patterns. The 401 uses cams optionally. It can zigzag, etc, without them.
sappmama 3 years ago
To sewing machine fans, this is not considered a vintage machine, but an up to date modern quality built machine. The newer plastic machines are not even considered. The 45 to 52 year old Singer 403A Slant O Matic is one of the best you can get. They never break - just keep on sewing.
emofarms 3 years ago
great to see this vintage classic in action, can you post more tutorials on using the attachments etc.
serenagel 3 years ago