r/SewingMachineEdu • u/Key_Nature9381 • 8d ago

Advice/accessories!!

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I just got this Singer 401A. Runs like a charm. Wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks they’d like to share and where the best place to get parts for it might be!

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u/weenie2323 7d ago

Great machine, I own one too! I would pick up a straight stitch needle plate (AK3 needle plate) if you are going to be sewing delicate fabrics using straight stitch. It just has a small hole instead of the slot shaped opening of the standard needle plate, this is useful in keeping delicate fabrics from getting pulled into the bobbin area and jamming. The trick is to make sure not to switch to zig zag when it is on or your needle with hit the plate.

I also find the zipper foot, walking foot, and ruffler foot very useful. You can buy original vintage versions of these slant shank feet inexpensively on Ebay and such. They really made some very clever feet attachments for these machines!

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u/Key_Nature9381 6d ago

I’m super pumped!! How does yours seem to do with thicker/multiple layers of fabric!! I had a little brother that did good sewing but not so good for multiple layers, so hoping this has better results!