Due to deteriorating health (January 2023) I need to make some drastic decisions about my little collection of 400 series Slants. Around 10 of them, (but no Treadles, they are now in good hands in California) I’m happy to listen to offers for all, or a single machine. Based in Gloucester, UK & all are in nice working order. I have 3x 431Gs, several 411Gs, a 404G & 3x 401G. More details/photos available via email.
Thought it might be good to have a page dedicated to attachments, parts & machines for sale & wanted. I get numerous enquiries for certain parts (Chain-stitch plates etc.) & complete machines so it makes sense to list the parts & machines that are actually available.
I’m currently ‘rationalising’ my modest VSM collection (too many) & parting with my non Slant machines. Including Elnas (Star series & Lotus) Berninas (830 & Minimatics) etc.
Slant machines & parts. I have one 401G, 411G & a 431G for sale currently. Please ask for details. I’ll describe all of them shortly anyway.
Also have some Slant feet/Attachments/throat plates/Top Hats, etc. All will be listed individually anon.
22/10/2025
In mid October 2025 I am a good way down the road I describe above… But still here & still with good machines to find homes for: ) All will be donated to appropriate charities on my demise, so none will end up in skips for the usual, wasteful disposal: )
I’ve refrained from acquiring more machines recently, but one exception is a 1954 Singer 306K Automatic. I could not resist it; )
Was originally used in a cabinet & the Ebay seller was happy to remove the machine for me & ship it: )
I happen to have a high quality alloy, drop-leaf machine base that fits the 306K head perfectly. See above. It’s from a high end Necchi 535 with its sturdy case lid. A perfect match for the 306? I think so!
So this 306 is my winter project this year & it’s looking promising right now. Its diary will be here.