Originally Posted by
texas8823
After my post yesterday, I went home and checked out an older Singer I had purchased through Craigslist last year hoping it was a model 201. It's a Model 15-91 BUT it has a wider and taller throat than the machine I'm using now. So I'm going to clean it up and get it running (hopefully) and use it until I can afford one of the newer machines. Have to admit that I'm pretty excited about sewing on one of these again. My Mom had something similar to it that I learned to sew on. This will be fun!!!
I've read that some prefer the Singer15-91 to the 201 because the 15-91 bobbin is vertical rather than horizontal like the 201, and some think it is easier to FMQ. Also, I read that the 15-91 bobbin holds a bit more thread so you don't have to change it as often. There's lots of knowledgeable people at the Vintage Machines section of the board and great information on cleaning up your maching. Also, Sew-Classic.com has comparisons of the machines, parts and other information. Have fun!