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Posted by dreamcreations on August 29, 2006, 11:13 pm
IMS wrote:
> wrote:
>
> >What kind of fabric can I sew in this kind of machine? Will this be a
> >good buy? Can this machine sew with thick threads? Please help me out I
> >urgently need to know more about this machine I will buy one.What can I
> >be paying for a machine like this? Thanks for any help.
>
>
>
> The Singer 404 is all metal, gear driven (no belts to slip) slant-shank
> machine that is a straight stitch only. It uses class 66 bobbins and
> regular universal needles. You can sew through anything you can fit
> under the foot. I've had several 404s, was down to 1 earlier this summer
> but am now back up to 4.
>
> Price depends on condition and what comes with it. I just had one given
> to me. But the price was right :) -- given that 'right off' it needs a
> major cleaning (it's totally filthy inside and out) a good oiling,
> removal of old gear grease and an application of fresh, the bobbin
> winder and rubber foot bumpers need replacing, as does all the wiring.
> no manual, no bits, just the machine in a cardboard box! But that's OK
> as I can handle the rest of it including the new wiring.
>
> A local appliance store sells used SMs that have been refurbished &
> totally gone over by an out-of-town SM repair person.... The last time
> I saw a 404 in there, it was $150. I have seen them go for $50 & up on
> eBay, again depending on condition and what it comes with (i.e. case,
> attachments, manual, etc)
>
> -Irene
>
> Thank you Irene you realy are a master in sewing machines.
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> You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
> --Mae West
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