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My new 201's Well the first one was feeling lonely!
wenznz   Advanced Beginner NEW ZEALAND Member since 2011 Posts: 107	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/1/12 11:52 PM I love PR for all kinds of reasons, but the enabling and 'oooh, I should get one of those' is shocking Well, I stumbled on a few threads before Christmas extolling the virtues of vintage machines, and thought 'mmm, if I can pick one up inexpensively, I can just have a bit of a play'. Well, obviously that is a slippery slope to start on .... Anyway, I found a lovely Singer 201-23, that had been in use but was looking for a new home, so I offered it mine. After joining some of the yahoo singer groups, and a little bit of research, I discovered she was born in 1956, and is one of the Mk2 201's. A while later, I was idly browsing online auctions and came across another lovely in need of a new home. No details, but again it looked in good condition, so I offered up my home. Again to the yahoo groups for a bit of guidance, and I found out my newest lovely was born in 1948, and is a 201-3. Well, I would like to say I'm stopping at two, but ......... well..... it's a slippery slope 201-23 201-3 -- Edited on 2/2/12 9:20 PM -- ------ Wendy Wellington, New Zealand
lareine   Advanced Beginner NEW ZEALAND Member since 2006 Posts: 860	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: My new 201s Date: 2/2/12 0:07 AM This site is dangerous, isn't it?! I never dreamed of owning more than one sewing machine until I started hanging out here. Your second machine is the same as mine, and it's a joy to use. I wish you many happy hours sewing on your two new toys
mssewcrazy   Advanced MS USA Member since 2003 Posts: 1755	Login to reply to this post In reply to wenznz Like this post Date: 2/2/12 7:42 AM Totally cool machines! I have been investigating 201s and don't understand the difference in the numbers. Are they all full sized as you would see in a cabinet or are some smaller? At least when bringing vintage machines home the price is fairly reasonable if compared to getting this year's model of a great machine at the sewing shop. Some of us seem to just like adding machines to the household especially since the children have vacated and there's more space/closets available to let them move in. My last was a singer 66 in a cute little cabinet that wanted to be a lamp table in the living room. It's a shame how some of us choose an eclectic style of decorating as we age just to make excuses for adding a few vintage machines.
quantum leap Member since 2011 Posts: 42	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/2/12 9:13 AM TO: Wenznz Congratulations! These old gals are addictive! I have a 201-2, born in 1936. I don't know what the differences are in the model numbers, but I am sure somebody who does will wander across this thread and let us know!
wenznz   Advanced Beginner NEW ZEALAND Member since 2011 Posts: 107	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/2/12 9:36 PM As I understand it, the number following the 201 designation signifies how the sm is driven. 201-1 treadle 201-2 potted motor (most common motor type found in the US) 201-3 external belt driven motor (most common motor type found in UK) 201-4 hand crank so essentially both my machines are 201-3's (external motor), but the extra 2 (201-23) signifies it is a mk2 model. I'm sure if I've got that wrong, someone will correct it pretty quick ------ Wendy Wellington, New Zealand
lareine   Advanced Beginner NEW ZEALAND Member since 2006 Posts: 860	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/2/12 10:04 PM This blog (wonderful and very well written and entertaining!) has great info on the difference between the various 201s: The Singer 201K – which is which? It's well worth a read for anybody with an interest in old Singer sewing machines or accessories.
mssewcrazy   Advanced MS USA Member since 2003 Posts: 1755	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/3/12 8:11 AM Great links for reading up on 201s and thanks for clearing up those numbers after. The vintage machine people on here really are good at getting lots of us to decide there is still room in the house for just a few more. Oh well, sewing has always had me listening to the beat of another drum than the rest of the world is hearing. Lol!
mssewcrazy   Advanced MS USA Member since 2003 Posts: 1755	Login to reply to this post In reply to lareine Like this post Date: 2/3/12 8:35 AM That blog is absolutely wonderful-I bookmarked it and read until dh started thinking of excuses for me to leave the computer. Oh the pictures are pure heaven for someone wanting to see vintage when new.
poorpigling Advanced TX USA Member since 2007 Posts: 8680	Login to reply to this post In reply to wenznz Like this post Date: 2/3/12 10:36 AM Always happen to enable you.. especially with buying sewing machines.. and really happy to help when its a vintage.. Why stop at two though.. if its a bargain. grab it..
DOGLOVER389 Advanced Beginner Member since 2012 Posts: 22	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/4/12 7:47 PM I think it's great that you open your home and your heart to those in need of a good home. Instead of thinking of this as a "slippery slope," how about thinking of it as there is room in your heart for more than one (soon to be) homeless machine? I know the new additions to your family will settle in soon and feel right at home. Adoption is a beautiful thing. DogLover389 ------ Cut my teeth on a Kenmore 117.58 http://pages.sewing-machine-manuals.com/173/PictPage/1922064294.html Singer Merritt 9612

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