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Old Singer I'm Trying to recall My great grandmothers model
dukaqwn   Intermediate MS USA Member since 2/12/09 Posts: 449	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/8/12 7:06 AM I lost my great grandmother's sewing machine in the first war (my divorce). It was a huge, heavy beast that was black and shiny, had some gold trim. It did only a straight stitch, and the bobbin loaded vertically - was not drop in. It looked a lot like the 15-91 and the 201. Which could it have been? Probably purchased between 20's and 50's. She was a seamstress and school teacher for a living. ------ http://sewtarot.blogspot.com/
dukaqwn   Intermediate MS USA Member since 2/12/09 Posts: 449	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/8/12 7:42 AM I'm almost positive it was a 201, but I just don't remember there being a drop in bobbin. I remember that design (the gold trim design), though and a scrolling type design on the face plate. ------ http://sewtarot.blogspot.com/
jadamo00 Advanced NY USA Member since 3/13/06 Posts: 1235	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/8/12 8:19 AM Could be a 15-30. Mine was made in 1916. It was originally a treadle but somewhere in its life someone added a motor (inelegant but thoroughly useful!). I dragged mine through two wars -- gave up the china but saved the SM! Here's the girl: j. -- Edited on 10/8/12 8:23 AM --
lisalu Advanced Beginner GA USA Member since 10/5/08 Posts: 1786	Login to reply to this post In reply to dukaqwn << Like this post Date: 10/8/12 10:31 AM A vertical bobbin would be the 15-91 (or 15-90 if it had a belt), the 201 has a drop in bobbin. -- Edited on 10/8/12 10:32 AM -- ------ Margaret (Singer 201-2), Betty (Singer 15-91), Bud (Singer 503), Kathy (Singer 221), Liz (Singer 221 Centennial Edition) http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2200	Login to reply to this post In reply to jadamo00 << Like this post Date: 10/8/12 11:40 AM You are a woman after my own heart. My car was worth $500 (probably around 1990) when I plunked down $1250 plus tax to buy a used Bernina (and fell in love with DH all over again because he agreed!) ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
jadamo00 Advanced NY USA Member since 3/13/06 Posts: 1235	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << 4 members like this. Date: 10/8/12 12:04 PM Quote: marymary86 I plunked down $1250 plus tax to buy a used Bernina (and fell in love with DH all over again because he agreed!) Now I need a DH! Could be used. j. -- Edited on 10/8/12 12:05 PM --
wiredfoxterror Advanced Beginner FL Member since 11/8/11 Posts: 7	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/14/12 2:11 PM I have a 15-91 and it has a drop-in bobbin. ------ Foxye The Floribbean Kenmores: 117-959, 158.904 (True Love), 158.1227, 158.1352, 158.1030, 158.1803 Singers: 15-91, 328K, 401A, 500A, 600E, 1036 T&S White 664 (Fair Lady) Vogue Stitch 781 FA Morse Super Dial
mastdenman   Intermediate CA USA Member since 1/12/04 Posts: 5843	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/14/12 2:46 PM My 115 has a vertical bobbin. My 115 - better picture. -- Edited on 10/14/12 2:48 PM -- ------ Marilyn January 2009 to January 2010 81 yards out and 71yards in January 2010 to the present 106.7 yards out and 146.5 yards in. January 2011 to the present: 47 yards out and 69 yards in.
lisalu Advanced Beginner GA USA Member since 10/5/08 Posts: 1786	Login to reply to this post In reply to wiredfoxterror << Like this post Date: 10/15/12 10:51 AM I never heard of a 15-91 with a drop in bobbin. I thought all 15-91's were the same - oscillating hook, vertical Class 15 bobbin. Have I missed something??? ------ Margaret (Singer 201-2), Betty (Singer 15-91), Bud (Singer 503), Kathy (Singer 221), Liz (Singer 221 Centennial Edition) http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/
lisalu Advanced Beginner GA USA Member since 10/5/08 Posts: 1786	Login to reply to this post In reply to dukaqwn << Like this post Date: 10/15/12 10:58 AM Okay, besides the bobbin type (and still, as far as I know, the 15-91 always has a vertical bobbin, I have never seen one otherwise), another quick way to tell the difference between a 201 and a 15-91 is that the tension assembly is on the faceplate of the 15 whereas on the 201 it is on the front of the machine (facing the operator.) Also the 15's usually (always?) have the light in the back and the 201 usually (always?) has the light in the front. HOWEVER, to the best of my knowledge - which I admit is limited so I may stand correction - the 66 has a similar configuration to the 201 as far as drop in Class 66 bobbin and tension on the front, but has a light in the back like a 15. (further adding to the confusion!) There may be variations among these, I don't know - there are experts here who could tell you for sure. But for most models I've seen, that is how I identify them. You can also look ON THIS SITE to try and identify your Singer model by various features. Very helpful. ------ Margaret (Singer 201-2), Betty (Singer 15-91), Bud (Singer 503), Kathy (Singer 221), Liz (Singer 221 Centennial Edition) http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/

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