AboutTerry Expertise I Answer Sewing Machine Repair Guidence & Tip Questions Only.
I DO NOT ANSWER "Value", or "How To Alter", or "Sewing" Related Questions...period.
I can help on Singer`s 700, 600 series Touch & Sew`s, 400 & 500 Slant-O-Matic`s, and most older model Singers. Feather Weight`s (221 series), 15-91, 201 etc. I worked for Singer for 10 years, had my own repair business for another 10 years. Other makes entertained, but would rather stick to Singers of the older vintage. If you machine is newer than 1992, please do not ask me, as I am not up to speed on machines after that era. You might try the web site I have, to see if I do offer any advice there, but the focus in on those listed above. Feel free to visit my site: http://www.tandtrepair.com
Kind Regards - Terry
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Past/Present clients Performed a lot of work for major dealers in the Fresno, CA. area.
Expert: Terry Date: 5/14/2008 Subject: Singer 401A stitch selector
Question I have a Singer 401A that is in good condition and sews well except...it will only do a straight stitch. The stitch selecting knobs will turn, but no matter which combination of letters I select, I only get a basic straight stitch.
Answer Hi Stacy,
Sounds like the needle bar area is gummed up.
Have a look at my web page for the Slant-O-Matics, the link is: http://www.tandtrepair.com/SlantOMatics.html
You'll find a little item/tip about the gummed up needle bar item.
Its in the free area of the page, towards the top of the page.
Hope it helps,
Terry
