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International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society

The purpose of the International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society is to foster the collecting of, and research into, sewing machines.

Class 401

Singer 401 Slant O Matic Sewing Machine

 The Singer Class 400 Sewing Machines feature a slant shank and rotary hook. They use Class 66 Bobbins and 15x1 needles. They thread from the front to the back.

Singer 401 Sewing Machine Lid

Flip-up Lid of the 401, showing the different built-in stitches. Insert Singer Special Discs for even more stitches.

Singer 401 Sewing Machine Reverse Lever

The reverse lever, bobbin winder, Singer emblem and model number plaque for this 401.

Singer 401 Sewing Machine Stitch Selector Knob

Stitch selector for the different stitches the 401 produces.