Singer 401a Slantomatic Sewing Machine; Fully Tested, cleaned w Accessories

Description

In the first six months of this year, we have reconditioned now eleven Singer 401A Slantomatic sewing machines. This model is becoming our favorite and a specialty that we thoroughly enjoy. The Singer Slantomatic 401A was the premier mid-century machine in the Singer family with zigzag stitching as well as many on-board decorative stitches and additional designer stitch cams. This unit appears to have been well maintained over the decades.
Included: original Singer cord, original Singer pedal, two bobbins, three new felt pads, three spool pins, a straight throat stitch plate and zig zag stitch plate and SIX presser feet.
This machine has been cleaned, oiled and tested with all stitch selectors moving freely. The light works and stitches are smooth. Motor runs strong. Needle moves to left, center right positions. Throat plate raises and lowers for darning. The green on white stitch sampler in the pictures is from this machine in the same day it was listed. I always enjoy stitch samplers on this model because there are so many possibilities.
Be sure to check my other items for sale as we may have more than one Slantomatic for sale as we may be offering more than one Singer Slantomatic at any given time. Each package is priced according to its condition and contents.
Power: 110-120 volts (for USA)
Year of Manufacture: likely 1958-59
Country of Origin: Anderson, NC USA
ABOUT THE SELLER: I am a vintage sewing machine enthusiast, especially Bernina but will occasionally venture out for a Singer 400 series or Elna Supermatic... so basically the 1950s up as far as the mid 70s. These well-built, mostly metal machines are a pleasure to work on with parts still accessible. Really, I love rescuing them like stray kittens. Sometimes they come to us seized up from lack of maintenance and just need a good cleaning. Others need new gears and random parts. My husband enjoys working on machines. So, I buy them, he tunes them up, cleans them and makes repairs as needed then I resell. We do not accept returns. We have been requested to accept a return simply because a buyer decided it was out of their budget or didn’t think the light was bright enough. Please understand that we cannot accept buyer’s remorse as a reason for return. We didn’t build these machines but will make every effort to pass them along to you in a quality similar to the manufacturer’
s intent. That said though, if the machine arrives damaged, of course we will work with the carrier to file insurance claims and make it right. This sewing machine will be thoughtfully packed and shipped (usually FEDEX) and I will add insurance. I strive to ship very quickly, often on the same business day. Machines will be appropriately padded to prevent abrasion and boxes will be filled with packing peanuts. If you receive a machine from us and the box appears to be damaged upon delivery, please photograph the box before opening. This is helpful for any insurance claim.
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