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From: blackie
Date: 07-29-2006, 08:06 PM (1 of 4)
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Two years ago a friend of mine was moving and she gave me this machine. I didn't think much of it, but took it on anyway. Well, it turns out it's a vintage Singer 201 which is supposed to be one of their best machines. That's nice! I finally got around to getting the manual and fooling with the machine in earnest - today I've been making buttonholes. It is such a fun experience! I love the manual too: "Everything for the woman who sews!" Here is a mini-slideshow taken on my husband's camera phone: [ kelly's singer ] (http://kelly.hogaboom.org/tutorials/2006/07/my-201.html) Does anyone else have one of these? What do you love / hate about it? I joined the yahoo groups Vintage Singers and Singer. This is so much fun! see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 07-29-2006, 11:20 PM (2 of 4)
| I have 3 old electric Singers & all 3 sew like a dream & won't quit. I'll have to look to see what models they are for sure. I have all the attachements for them. Button holer, ruffler & you name it. All orginal to the machines.They are wonderful. I get them out once in awhile & use them. I use my Janome machines more though. Oh the newest of the old singers is the 501 dress maker & has the cams that does embroidery & fancy work. That's fun to use sometimes. The Singer that in the Queen Ann cabinet my mom bought new when I was 4 years old. That was in 1947 & I remember how proud she was to have the latest & greatest. She said I told her I wanted it someday & I have it. I even have the sales slip on it.Can you give me the site for the old Singers ? Sounds like fun. When I look at the 2 older ones I'll let you know how old they are or at least the numbers on them.Never looked before. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: Tom Land
Date: 07-31-2006, 12:41 AM (3 of 4)
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The 201 was Singer's second gear driven machine with a top drop-in bobbin. Llike it's predecessor the 101 it is a dream to sew on. It's motor has not been available for many years and nothing else can be substituted. Make sure you keep the machine serviced and should you ever notice it running slow or sluggish or smell something getting hot get it to the shop. The motor can ussually be sved but if you allow it to burn up it is too late.
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: blackie
Date: 07-31-2006, 12:55 AM (4 of 4)
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Thanks for your input. Currently I am trying to figure out why the needle goes in to the extreme left of the hole in the plate. I have the proper needle in the correct orientation. Tom, thanks for words of wisdom on the motor. The "oiling points" diagram cracks me up. I just put oil anywhere I see metal touching metal, except where the lubricant goes of course. see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
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