u/Fun_Temperature_6712

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Singer 401A HELP!

I posted this on someone’s comment but copying here too. I need help!!

I havr the 401A, recently serviced, and started out loving it but it’s turning into a love hate and I know it’s operator error or learning curve for me.

The thread keeps come out/breaks and then seems like it’s it’s locked up. I’ve checked I threaded correctly. *Watched several YouTube videos to be sure lol. It happens when I am sewing with a couple layers of cotton. Also happens when I go from forward to backward to forward again…. My mother in law told me to always be sure I complete the stitch before changing directions. So I am always trying to watch that. It also happens when I try to switch feet. Any suggestions from people who have one???? I’ve tried different thread to be sure it was good quality. Could it be my needle??

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u/Fun_Temperature_6712 — 5 days ago