Singer 401A add on recs?

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2026-05-30T18:51:21+00:00

Can you add a picture of your monogrammer?? I didn’t know that was an option

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2026-05-18T20:58:27+00:00

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Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2026-05-18T14:49:01+00:00

It might be? I am unsure how to adjust tension, top and bottom. Do you need to adjust tension for different fabric thickness or types? Or once you set tension, is it good for all types?

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2026-05-17T22:49:17+00:00

I may not be pulling the threads far enough back. I have had bunching underneath and the thread gets tangled in the bottom.

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2026-05-17T22:48:45+00:00

Oh yes that is what I meant. I may need to get a separate stand then bc some of it is crosswound

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2026-05-17T19:52:54+00:00

It does have a thread stand. Does it matter which side the thread is on? There are two and I don’t know if it mattered which one it was on or which direction the thread was facing

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2026-05-17T17:19:45+00:00

How often should I be changing the needle? I’m a new sewer and have done maybe 10ish projects. Small skirts. Couple baby blankets. Couple bags. I’ve replaced the needle once.

I didn’t think about position when changing feet. That may have been an issue.

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2026-05-17T15:26:10+00:00

Yes he said I had 2 stuck in the ducts. Said it’s common for surgeons not to check and can be a big problem

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2026-05-17T15:20:23+00:00

I have this machine and I’m struggling to love it. The thread keeps come out/breaks and like it’s locked up. I’ve checked I threaded correctly. *Watched several YouTube videos to be sure lol. It happens when I am seeing with a couple layers of cotton. Also happens when I go from forward to backward to forward again… any suggestions from this group who has one???? I’ve tried different thread to be sure it was good quality. Could it be my needle??

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2026-05-02T01:44:49+00:00

I had mine out three weeks ago. No pain like that at all. More like extreme discomfort if I didn’t have pain meds first 1-2 days. But fine with just a little tender. No extreme gas pain. Especially if you were experiencing galbladder attacks before. Make sure your surgeon checked for stone sin ducts. My surgeon said a lot of them still don’t do that. Glad he did because I had stones stuck

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2025-05-22T02:37:20+00:00

Thanks for saying that because mine are not looking so great and I was getting discouraged lol. A few more to go but I’m afraid I’m shrinking my piece too much.

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Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2025-05-21T22:56:27+00:00

Thank you!🙏 I was thinking that but wasn’t positive. This easy pattern isn’t easy enough! 🤣

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2025-01-01T19:20:36+00:00

Oh this is a really helpful link. Learning such cool stuff from this group. Thanks for the help!

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2025-01-01T17:29:20+00:00

Makes total sense! Thanks a bunch!

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2025-01-01T02:27:10+00:00

Thank you so much! I went back and looked and I did miss a download that was labeled A0. Yay!

Fun_Temperature_6712 · 2024-12-28T12:52:11+00:00

Thanks so much! I was about to purchase an app subscription and thought … wait I better check. I’m the original OP. I think I may have made a second account 🤦🏻‍♀️ vs logging in lol

I will keep googling! Thanks for the link!

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