THIS IS A EXCELLENT SINGER 401A SEWING MACHINE

The Singer 401 is a sturdy built machine featuring and all metal construction, drop in bobbin and smooth rotary hook. It’s ability to produce many decorative stitches with the built-in cam stack and additional, external cams make it an extremely versatile workhorse. The 401 is considered by many to be the best machine Singer ever built. It is strong, versatile, and does a variety of stitches, and will stand the test of time. The 401 is a fantastic all purpose machines for altering, general, as well as home decor applications & various crafts. They have good piercing power when properly maintained and used with the correct needle and settings. They will stand up to heavy use and some abuse and still purr along nicely with only minor care. These machines were NOT cheap when when they were first produced. In 2010 dollars, a Singer 401 would run you about $2,800. These superbly crafted vintage machines will will long outlast any new machine on the market.

When this machine was produced, it cost about $350. Do you know what that would convert to in today's dollars? It would cost $0.00...you know why...you cant get an all metal gear driven machine, at any cost today...but in 2018 dollars, it would be $5000

The 401A Slant-O-Matic feature moves the needle over 1-inch closer to the operator. The average bed is 7 inches wide and the needles are usually centered. On the Slant-O-Matic, the needle is less than 2-1/2 inches from the edge of the bed.

The machine features a all metal gear driven slant needle, zig zag design with internal design disks.

THIS 401 IS IN GREAT CONDITION... THERE ARE SOME PIN SCRATCHING ON THE BED...

HAS JUST BEEN FULLY SERVICED BY SEW TECHNOLOGIES

COMPLETELY SERVICED

FULL CLEANING -OLD GREASE COMPLETELY REMOVED

FULL LUBRICATION

MOTOR FULLY SERVICED-- NEW BRUSHES, BEARING, & RESTORATION

ARMATURE IS UNDERCUT, POLISHED AND RESTORED

WIRING INSPECTED AND REPLACED

ALL RUBBER AND FELT COMPONENT'S REPLACED

CAMSTACK REMOVED CLEANED AND CHECKED FOR WEAR

CAM STITCH SELECTOR

HEAD REBUILT

PRESSER FOOT REBUILT

BOBBIN REBUILT

NEEDLE CLAMP CLEANED

TENSIONER REBUILT

THROAT PLATE ASSEMBLY REBUILT

THE THROAT PLATE MECHANISM CAN BE PROBLEMATIC IF NOT SERVICED...WE COMPLETELY REBUILT THE SYSTEM

HERE IS THE BEFORE AND AFTER OF THE PLATE RISERS

STITCH LEVER SERVICED

FOOT PEDAL REBUILT

BOBBIN WINDER SERVICED

TOP LID SERVICED

COMPLETE ADJUSTMENT

LOOK HOW CLEAN THIS MACHINE IS

IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET FOR A GREAT 401A THIS IS IT

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED:

6 BOBBINS

9 CAMS INCLUDING

1,2,3,4,5,14,15,16,20

RUFFLER FOOT

ZIPPER FOOT

ZIG ZAG FOOT

MULTI SLOTTED BINDER FOOT

STRAIGHT STITCH FOOT

HEMMER FOOT

FOOT CONTROL

AK3 THROAT PLATE

BOBBIN CASE

MANUAL

FEATURES:

INTERNAL FASHION STITCHES-- THE 401A HAS THE FAMOUS SINGER INTERNAL CAM STACK. OVER 60 STITCH DESIGNS AND VARIATIONS ARE POSSIBLE BY TURNING TWO FRONT SELECTOR KNOBS. IN ADDITION REMOVABLE TOP HAT CAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL 60 STITCH VARIATIONS

METAL GEARS-- THE 401A IS AN EXTREMELY RELIABLE MACHINE. NO COMPUTERS TO FAIL, NO PLASTIC GEARS TO FAIL. NO BELTS TO BREAK. THE 401A IS ALL METAL GEAR DRIVEN MACHINE THAT WILL RUN FOR GENERATIONS

DROP IN BOBBIN-- TOP LOADING DROP IN BOBBIN FOR EASY COLOR CHANGES.

SLANT SHANK DESIGN-- GIVE GOOD VISIBILITY FOR THE WORK SURFACE, AND FOR EASIER THREADING

ADJUSTABLE STITCH LENGTH-- EASY TO ADJUST AT THE TOUCH OF A LEVER, SCREW ADJUSTMENT FOR FINE CHANGES

HEAVY DUTY-- THIS MACHINE SEWS EVERYTHING FROM THE MOST DELICATE SILKS TO LEATHERS AND CANVAS

ADJUSTABLE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE-- EASY TO ADJUST PRESSURE FOOT

ADJUSTABLE TENSION-- EASY TO REGULATE TENSION KNOB WILL ACCEPT TWO THREADS FOR TWIN NEEDLE SEWING

LID SHOWS SMALL SELECTION OF DECORATIVE STITCH VARIATIONS

• Full aluminum body with good size flat bed
• Weight - about 23 pounds
• Bobbin - class 66
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• Needle system - standard sewing machine needles (15x1, 130/705H)
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• Hook style - horizontal rotary
• Motor size - 0.723 amps
• Drive system - completely gear driven (no belts)
• Easy to use reverse
• Slant shank
• Built in cam stack with zigzag and decorative stitch capabilities
• Adjustable presser foot pressure
• Elevator style throat plate - lifts up for darning and free-motion work - feed dogs don’t drop
• Easy to adjust tension system
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• Light at the front of the machine
• Original foot controller- carbon pile, button style
• Adjustable stitch length and full reverse
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• Easy adjustment of needle position
• Adjustable stitch width
• Twin needle and double needle capable

• Built-in threading chart on door
• Drop-in bobbin - no need to tilt machine to change
• Over 60 Built-in decorative stitches - plus cam stitches
• Left-Center-Right Needle positions
• Top mounted stitch chart - see the settings at a glance.
• Lever operated throat plate - just shift the lever to raise the plate for embroidery, darning, and free motion work
• Built-in light lights the entire work area
• Reversible feed - sew backward at the lift of a lever
• Unlimited stitch length and width regulation
• Needle clamp holds one twin needle OR TWO REGULAR NEEDLES for twin needle stitching.
• Aluminum construction - Durable and lightweight
• Can be mounted in a table, in a portable case, or used as-is on your tabletop
  • Uses common class 66 bobbins
• Uses common 15x1 needles

SAMPLE DECORATIVE STITCH VARIATIONS

FRONT AND BACK OF SAMPLE CAMS STITCHES

SAMPLE STITCHES SEWN WITH TWO DIFFERENT THREADS TO SHOW BALANCED STITCH

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INCLUDES 90 DAY PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY

NOTE ABOUT INDUSTRIAL MACHINES

WHAT WE CONSIDER INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH HAS TO PASS THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA.

1) ALL METAL CONSTRUCTION. ALL DRIVE COMPONENT'S MUST BE A STEEL OR METAL ALLOY

2) HAS A MINIMUM PRESSER FOOT CLEARANCE OF 5/16" AND WILL SEW VIRTUALLY ANY FABRIC THAT WILL FIT IN THAT SPACE

3) INTERNAL MOTOR SYSTEM

THIS DIFFERS FROM A TRUE INDUSTRIAL MACHINE BY THE FOLLOWING

1) DOES NOT WEIGH 200LBS AND TAKE UP A 2 FT BY 5FT SPACE

2) DOES NOT HAVE AN EXTERNAL BELT DRIVEN MOTOR THAT IS MANY TIMES 220V POWER

3) DOES NOT HAVE AN OIL PAN AND PUMP TO CIRCULATE OIL IN THE HEAD OF MACHINE THAT MUST BE CHANGED ON A REGULAR BASIS

4) IS NOT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND SLOW SPEEDS (MOST INDUSTRIAL MACHINES ARE DESIGNED TO OPERATE AT VERY HIGH SPEEDS)

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HAVE A MACHINE OF YOUR OWN YOU WOULD LIKE RESTORED? CONTACT US ABOUT PRICING. WE HAVE A LONG LIST OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

QUESTIONS? CALL US AT 708 762-3286

Buy it Now items require immediate payment by Paypal. Regular auction items paid by Paypal, must be paid within three days or item will be relisted. ASK US HOW YOU CAN SAVE $18-60 ON YOUR PURCHASE BEFORE YOU PAY FOR THIS ITEM. We appreciate your prompt payment and strive to get your item shipped within 24 hours (Excluding weekends) of receiving payment.

We are an environmentally conscious seller. Whenever possible we use recycled boxes and packing materials. Each Machine is bubble wrapped with large bubble, then shrink wrapped, then surrounded with 2-3" of impact absorbing foam on each side of machine. Most boxes are custom cut and reconstructed to insure your item is secure for safe arrival. Shipping charges are only what we are charged which includes: postage, pickup fee, boxes, foam sheets, peanuts, box staples, tape packing inserts and Ebay shipping fees. Under EBAY's new guidelines, EBAY charges sellers a fee on everything we ship. This means that between all of EBAY's fees 15% of everything you buy goes to EBAY and their fee structure. We make NOTHING on the shipping it is the exact cost of shipping, EBAY fee's and packing materials. Most items are shipped with 24 hours of payment. All items are insured for full value. In the unlikely event that an item is damaged, notify use immediately, and please save all the packing materials and boxes. Pickup is welcome on all items. Select items can be shipped to Canada, no other international shipping is accepted.

HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF OUR STANDARD PACKING

FIRST ALL ACCESSORIES ARE BUBBLE WRAPPED AND PLACED IN MACHINE THROAT

THE ENTIRE MACHINE IS THEN BUBBLE WRAPPED

THEN THE MACHINE IS SHRINK WRAPPED

THEN IS IS PUT IN A CUSTOM CUT BOX WITH 3" OF FOAM

THEN THE BOX IS STAPLED, TAPED AND LABELED

THIS INSURES YOUR MACHINE WILL ARRIVE SAFE AND DAMAGE FREE

 If you are unhappy with an item and wish to return it, you need to notify us IMMEDIATELY. Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges.  ALL ITEMS RETURNED MUST BE IN THE SAME CONDITION AS WHEN THEY WERE WHEN THEY WERE SHIPPED....ITEMS NOT PROPERLY PACKED OR INSURED WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED..WE MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY IF YOU PLAN TO RETURN..We accept Paypal. We strive to make your shopping with us a very positive experience, and hope to have you as a repeat customer!!!

WE HAVE BEEN SELLING ON EBAY FOR 13 YEARS..AND A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS FOR 43 YEARS



.FAST AND FRIENDLY SERVICE...REASONABLE SHIPPING RATES...WE COMBINE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS THAT CAN SHIP TOGETHER...NEW ITEMS LISTED DAILY

FOR MORE INFORMATION--- EBAY NO LONGER ALLOWS LINKS FROM THEIR PAGES--- FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT US AS WELL AS OUR WEBSITE PLEASE CONTACT US THRU EBAY

NOTE ABOUT OUR SEWING MACHINES:

WE SELL ONLY QUALITY, FULLY RESTORED SEWING MACHINES. MANY PLACES SELL MACHINES THAT ARE"SERVICED", WHICH MEANS THEY ADDED SOME OIL AND HAVE SEWN WITH IT. OUR MACHINES ARE RESTORED. WE TAKE EVERYTHING APART, CLEAN, REPLACE WORN PARTS, ASSEMBLE AND ADJUST. THE AVERAGE TIME WE SPEND ON A MACHINE IS 8-10 HOURS. THE CURRENT AVERAGE HOURLY RATE FOR REPAIR IS $45/HR. THIS MAKES THE AVERAGE MACHINE WE SELL COST $450 IN LABOR ALONE. SEWING MACHINE REPAIR CAN GET COSTLY FAST, DON'T BUY A MACHINE THAT HAS NOT BEEN FULLY SERVICED. WE DOCUMENT OUR ENTIRE SERVICE PROCEDURE. OUR SPECIALISTS HAVE AN AVERAGE OF 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE. YOU ARE BUYING A MACHINE THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME, BUYING OURS WILL MAKE SURE IT WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF CAREFREE SERVICE

A LETTER FROM A SATISFIED CUSTOMER

LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING

MACHINES COME TO US THAT LOOK GOOD ON THE OUTSIDE

BUT AFTER 40 OR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE, THEY LOOK LIKE THIS ON THE INSIDE

THIS MACHINE BELOW LOOKED LIKE NEW FROM THE OUTSIDE, BUT INSIDE TOLD A DIFFERENT STORY...THE NEEDLE BAR WAS SO BADLY WORN EVERYTHING IN HERE BUT THE COUNTERWEIGHT WAS DISCARDED

WE GET MACHINE THROUGH OUR SHOP ALL THE TIME THAT ARE "SERVICED" BY OTHERS, AND FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE WHAT QUALIFIES FOR "SERVICE" BY SOME PEOPLE. MAKE SURE THE MACHINE YOU BUY, NOT ONLY LOOKS GOOD, BUT IS ACTUALLY SERVICED TO GIVE YOU YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE SEWING. WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR MACHINES AND SERVICE THEM TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS. COPY OF OUR WARRANTY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

HERE IS A LETTER WE RECEIVED FROM ANOTHER EBAY BUYER:

Well, I was shocked when I saw the posting for that other 401. I couldn't believe the amount of work, you put into your machines.  I wished I had known about ya'll before I made my mistake. I bought a 401A off Ebay a while back, and based on the pictures and that it came with a case. I was told that it had been serviced, I thought I was going to get something great...Well, the case was yellowed and broken, the machine had defects in the paint/and the paint was slightly yellowed that were not apparent in the photos which had been taken outside. By serviced, just like you warned on your page, it still had all the old grease, just more of it, but it was still so dirty and even smelled strongly. Well, I spent another $60 locally to have it "serviced" again thinking they would do a better job. I was wrong. Just like in your warning, serviced is different than restoration and I am a young woman new to sewing and just wasn't wise to this. So after another $60, the timing still doesn't seem right, the smell causes my eyes to burn if I use the machine for too long, it still looks dirty...etc. I have just been in absolute despair over this

BELOW ARE TWO MOTOR BRUSHES, THE TOP ONE IS NEW, THE LOWER ONE CAME OUT OF A RUNNING MOTOR. JUST BECAUSE A MOTOR RUNS DOES NOT MEAN IT WILL RUN FOR MUCH LONGER. WE ALWAYS REPLACE MOTOR BRUSHES, BEARINGS AND SLEEVES TO ASSURE YOU A MOTOR WITH THE SAME LIFE EXPECTANCY IT HAD WHEN NEW

WE HAVE SEEN MANY IMPROPER BUSHES INSTALLED IN MACHINES ALSO. IF YOU LOOK ARE THE CONTACT AREA OF THE BRUSH THE FACE IS CHIPPED AWAY. IT IS NOT A CORRECT BRUSH FOR THIS MACHINE

MANY OF THE RUBBER AND ORGANIC MATERIALS ON THESE MACHINES HAVE ROTTED AND DECAYED. BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF A NEW AND OLD SET OF BED CUSHIONS. WE REPLACE ALL RUBBER AND ORGANIC MATERIALS TO ASSURE YOU A QUALITY MACHINE

MANY HIGH USE SPRINGS, SUCH AS THE TAKE UP SPRING ARE SUBJECT TO WEAR AND ABUSE. THE ONE ON THE LEFT IS FROM A MACHINE, THE ONE ON THE RIGHT IS NEW. WE REPLACE ALL HIGH USE SPRINGS

HERE IS A BROKEN BOBBIN WINDER SPRING AND A NEW ONE. THE BROKEN ONE WORKED JUST ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU THINK IT WAS OK, BUT CLEARLY WAS NOT

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ALL OR PARTS ARE SOAKED IN ULTRASONIC CLEANERS TO GET DIRT AND CONTAMINANTS OUT OF PLACES THAT CAN NOT EVEN BE SEEN

WE INSPECT AND REPLACE WIRING. JUST BECAUSE A WIRE LOOKS GOOD, DOES NOT MEAN IT IS. THIS LOOKS LIKE A GOOD WIRE

IN REALITY IT IS NOT

THE REASON WE CHEMICAL TEST METALS FOR INTEGRITY IS

THIS CONTROL SHAFT LOOKS GOOD

CHEMICAL TESTING SHOWED MICRO FRACTURES ALONG THE STRUCTURE OF THE METAL...A LIGHT HIT AT THE RIGHT SPOT AND

SMALL FRACTURES CAN CAUSE MAJOR FAILURE LATER

NOT ONLY DO WE COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLE EVERY MACHINE, WE GO THRU EVERY PIECE AND WHAT CAN BE CLEANED IN THE ULTRASONIC CLEANERS ARE. WHAT CAN NOT BE, EVERY CASTING, EVERY PIECE IS CLEANED BY HAND. WE USE 500 Q-TIPS ON AVERAGE ON EVERY MACHINE, GETTING EVERY BIT IF DIRT, OLD OIL, AND GUNK OUT OF EVERY CREVASSE AND CORNER. BELOW IS THE MOUNTAIN OF Q-TIPS USED ON THIS MACHINE

IF YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR ITEM, CONTACT US BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK SO WE CAN RESOLVE ANY ISSUES YOU MIGHT HAVE.  OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPART WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU

HERE IS WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR MACHINES!!

SINGER 401 SEWING MACHINE

I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know I absolutely love this new machine. She sews whisper quiet and her appearance is mint condition. The packing job was so meticulous and well protected that she arrived in perfect shape. I was supposed to be getting this machine for Christmas but my husband was as excited as I was to see it so he let me have it early so I could sew on some projects. I learned to sew on a Singer 301A at 8 yrs. old and own many black antique Singers I've collected over the years. The nicest black one I own is my "Black Beauty 99K" I bought from you a few years ago. My grandchildren sew with me on that one. My husband made me a very pretty pine box she fits perfectly in and I get many compliments on that machine. This new one is my "Dream Machine" as I've wanted one for years but never bought it until I saw it was your site selling it. I just can't find the words to express the appreciation I feel for all the work that goes into the refurbishing, packaging, and customer service I get on this site. Thank you for all your help and everyone that makes your company a terrific site to buy from. I do refer anyone I know in the market for a machine to your site. 

ELNA SU  62C SEWING MACHINE

 The Elna

 THE BEST SELLER, QUALITY, HONESTY, RESPONSIVE!!

EXC SINGER 403 403A SEWING MACHINE w/ CAMS SERVICED

Excellent machine, in great condition as described. Fast shipment, Great dealer.

 1950 INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SINGER 66-18 SEWING MACHINE GODZILLA

Excellent Ebayer!! Machine looks and works great!!

EXC PFAFF 260 INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SEWING MACHINE

A great experience. I am very satisfied. Item exceeded my expectations!

EXC 1952 SINGER 221 SEWING MACHINE

   My featherweight arrived while I was away on a quilting retreat (we had a WONDERFUL time on a south Texas ranch) and I didn't open it until today. I LOVE it! Thank you so much for making it possible for me to own this great machine.

SINGER MODEL 66 SEWING MACHINE

It's been about 2 months since I got my refurbed Singer 66 from you. I recently got around to finishing my first project on it: a winter coat. I simply wanted to say that the machine is nothing short of amazing. It sews dead straight. It's virtually silent. The foot pedal has amazing control when it comes to fast or slow sewing. I am simply in awe and never looking back. The stitches are perfect, and the tension is easy to manipulate. I love it!!

SINGER 237 FASHION-MATE SEWING MACHINE

I received the sewing machine yesterday and am incredibly impressed with how well it was packed to protect it during shipping. It's easy to see the care you guys take when servicing/reconditioning the machines you sell. Also, the level of detail found in your instruction sheets and including a print-copy of the manual is very much appreciated. These old machines can sew mile-wide circles around newer models and I am 100% pleased with my purchase.

SINGER 401A SEWING MACHINE

This is to let you know that my beautiful Singer 401 arrived while I was away last week.  I unpacked it yesterday, with the overwhelming feeling that I was unwrapping an old friend. I said to my husband when I finally looked at it, "Oh dear, I think I could cry!"Is there any way I can give you 10 stars? Five does not seem adequate for your service, delivery, amazing packing.

SINGER 301 SLANT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINE 301a SHORT BED

 Ten stars!!!!What a beautiful machine with perfect stitch!!!!!Ten star packing!

INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SINGER 306K SEWING MACHINE 306

I just used the machine and ate the twix chocolate bar, thank you so much! I can't be more satisfied with an eBay transaction. Everything packed with love! Best eBay seller ever! Thank you so much!!! I loved the machine, when you get more like this one please let me know. 5 stars for you!!!

SINGER 301 SLANT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINE 301a LONG BED

I am so happy with the service and machine I ordered. Fantastic service!

EXC BERNINA 830 RECORD SEWING MACHINE

A beautiful machine, brilliantly packed and delivered as promised! Very happy!!

EXC SINGER 401 401A SEWING MACHINE CAMS PLUS

Gorgeous!Looks like new!Meticulously cleaned.This seller knows how to pack!

SINGER 301 SLANT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINE 301a SHORT BED

Amazing!Look like new!Award winning packing,fast ship. Thanks!

MINT BERNINA 830 RECORD ELECTRONIC SEWING MACHINE

Exactly as described. Great communication and fast delivery

SINGER 301 SLANT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINE 301a SHORT BED

Immediate ship! Gr8 communication! Perfectly described! Extremely Kind!!!!!!!!!!

MINT 1955 SINGER 221 FEATHERWEIGHT SEWING MACHINE

The most awesome purchase I've ever made!!! I love it! Perfect transaction A+++

EXC BERNINA 830 RECORD SEWING MACHINE - ONE OWNER

Without exception my best buying and shipping experience. Would do again

MINT SINGER 301 SLANT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINE

great packing job,very pleasant people,accurate description of items

1949 SINGER 221 FEATHERWEIGHT SEWING MACHINE PLUS ACC

pleasure to do business with.Packing job was awesome.Items just as described

1940 SINGER 201-2 INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SEWING MACHINE

Superb merchandise,packing was awesome, ebay seller+, 201, Got to get you one !!

MINT SINGER 301 BLACK SLANT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINE

just as described. fantastic packaging. Worth every penny

MINT PFAFF 130 INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE W/ EMBROIDERY

ITEM AS DESCRIBED, SAFE AND QUICK SHIPPING, REASONABLE SHIPPING FEE. THANK YOU

MINT SINGER 500 500A ROCKETEER SEWING MACHINE

FANTASTIC SELLER fast shipping great communication very pleased with sale

1946 SINGER 201-2 INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SEWING MACHINE

Lightning Service. As Advertised +. Excellent Packing. Shipping Charges at Cost.

PRISTINE 1937 SINGER 221 FEATHERWEIGHT SEWING MACHINE 

Have finally had a chance to sit down and actually have some time stitiching time with the 1937 Singer Featheweight. Wow! What a sweet machine. Not only is it shiny and beautiful, but it's quick and responsive & quiet, the motor just purrs. Stitch, tension - top and bottom, belt, nothing had to be adjusted. I filled a bobbin, test stitched on a scrap of fabric and began piecing. Thank you so very much for such a wonderful featheweight    ......