Yes, the 201 is the … Yes, the 201 is the greatest sewing machine ever made…unfortunately, the U.S. model with the potted motor is the exception to the rule. The U.S. model uses a fibre gear wich is prone to stipping when sewing heavy weight materials, just like the U.S. version of the Singer 15-91! When that fibre gear between the potted motor on the back of the machine goes….guess what, the machine is done!!!
The 201 is the … The 201 is the greatest sewing machine ever made! You have there a 2nd generation model from the mid ’50s. Prism decal set. A beauty! Congrats.
4 Responses to “Singer 201”
By amiga2091 on Mar 9, 2010 | Reply
Ok, so you showed …
Ok, so you showed it works. BIG DEAL! Show it actually DOING something!
By quadraphonicfreak on Mar 9, 2010 | Reply
Yes, the 201 is the …
Yes, the 201 is the greatest sewing machine ever made…unfortunately, the U.S. model with the potted motor is the exception to the rule. The U.S. model uses a fibre gear wich is prone to stipping when sewing heavy weight materials, just like the U.S. version of the Singer 15-91! When that fibre gear between the potted motor on the back of the machine goes….guess what, the machine is done!!!
By treadlefish on Mar 9, 2010 | Reply
Nice. Very Nice. …
Nice. Very Nice. I’ve got the 201K very high on my wishlist.
By thejumpsuitman on Mar 9, 2010 | Reply
The 201 is the …
The 201 is the greatest sewing machine ever made! You have there a 2nd generation model from the mid ’50s. Prism decal set. A beauty! Congrats.