PURCHASING SERIES #20: Years Since I've Taken on a Singer 403. Is This the Machine I Finally Keep?

[@louiseroherty4694]

This cabinet is superb! Cabinet envy!

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Glad you like it!

[@IngridRollema]

That is such a cool table; I am envious! :-) Looking forward to the upcoming videos on this machine as well.

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Coming soon!

[@michellewyman6842]

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.

[@cocasio7190]

Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to your next video.

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@BrianDidThis]

@@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?

[@patemmack7205]

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

[@shakerson]

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.

[@spotsill]

Very mid century 👍🏻👍🏻. Something like the one with my 328k.

[@markofashion1790]

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.

[@candydeister]

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.

[@kimnguyen1227]

It has been difficult to find high quality vintage sewing machine for sure in time of covid

[@athertonca]

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.

[@nancystocker357]

Did you find this in Canada? I found one but couldnt get because it was there I love it, want one!

[@margiehinojosa3637]

Where are you located?

[@spotsill]

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 👍🏻👍🏻.

[@GaryT1952]

Always of interest but wish you would do your videos in sequence

[@whspioneer89]

My mother has about 15-20 machines she wants to sell. 1890’s-1960’s. Singer, White,Kenmoore, bunch of Singer Clones, Necchi, Viking.

[@jocelynemaurice4001]

Have you ever come to restore a singer 421 convertible sewing machine. If yes. What is your review

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

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.

[@jocelynemaurice4001]

I have the opportunity to buy one , without the cabinet, for $100.00 Canadian.

[@jocelynemaurice4001]

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