Comments on: Slant-O-Matic

By: jackie Critchelow

jackie Critchelow — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:50:36 +0000

I was given my Slant o Matic sewing machine 5 years ago from my Aunt
it was my Grandmothers, she bought it brand new in 1957 for $700. All the attachments are still in the original boxes And I am just learning after all these years sewing again and I love it

By: Julie C

Julie C — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:35:11 +0000

The bobbins are a common type, 66 I think. For those wanting manuels join one of the singer groups on yahoo (there are seveal) or you could go crazy and join them all (I did). They have manuels that can be down loaded in their files section on the group page, and of course lots of people willing to answer any questions.

By: Rose

Rose — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:01:45 +0000

Hi I have been looking for one of these for ages and still cant find one!!! If anyone is looking to sell I would love them to contact me with their price inc. shipping costs. Thanks!! rleeson1@hotmail.co.uk

By: shanleahvale

shanleahvale — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:50:26 +0000

hi – i would dearly love to have a manual for the slant-o-matic 401g13 – was considering getting rid of mine as it does not sew properly – but now am thinking i will put it in for a service and see how it goes – had it in the family since new – got all the other parts – just no manual – mine has ‘made in Germany’ stamped on it – does anyone else’s? (PS i live in Australia)

thanks so much for the info.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:21:03 +0000

I have 2 singer slant o matics. I have learned how to sew on this machine when I was way younger. I got these 2 machines when my mom passed on. This is the best to me machi8ne around. I have the manual as well as all the extra parts you can use on this machine. I love it and will not let them leave my side. If you need info, do not be afraid to e-mail me.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:57:39 +0000

I just found another 401A machine at a local second hand store for ONLY FOUR DOLLARS!!! Looked dirty but just needed oil and grease and now its running perfectly. (this makes the fourth one I’ve found under $25) So Ladies keep your eyes open! It’s the ONLY machine as far as I’m concerned. I don’t need more then one but will keep watching until all my friends have one too. Fashion plates, etc are getting harder to find but my local repair shop seems to have alot of replacement parts at reasonable prices. Finding one of these machines so cheap almost feels like stealing.

By: fedora Vintage

fedora Vintage — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:51:30 +0000

That machine so reminds me of my grandmother’s! Isn’t it amazing how vintage items seem to be made so much better and more solid than what we have today?

By: Maple

Maple — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:40:24 +0000

Ruby, the original bobbins for the 401 were metal. They are really very easy to find at most fabric stores, like JoAnn’s, Hancocks, etc. They also now come in a plastic version, (same exact size and shape), which I think is much cheaper. Do you have at least one bobbin? The correct bobbin information might also be in your manual. Take your bobbin/manual with you and ask the sales staff for help. It should be very easy to find the right ones to fit.

By: Terra

Terra — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:54:53 +0000

Tenho uma maquina Slant-o-matic 401, tenho o manual dela, mas esta toda em english, quero bordar mas nao sei como lidar com ela, se alguém poder me ajudar eu gostaria de saber se tem o manual em portugues.obrigado se poder me enviar uma resposta para o meu e-mail

deisesuelli@yahoo.com.br

By: Ruby

Ruby — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:15:24 +0000

So glad others love this gem. Mine was a freebie from Freecye in perfect shape
with a priceless user’s manual. Lots of handwritten tips ¬es included. I can’t find bobbins for this relic though. Any tips there