Originally Posted by
NewbieToQuilting
Joe, is the 201 electric or treadle? Love the look of a tradle, just not sure if it's for me. Need to find one and try before I buy. I like the idea of going vintage as I don't have a huge budget to work with. Can you easily find a walking foot ans a 1/4" foot for these? Is it straight stitch only? What about repairs? Are they easy to fix? Think I would prefer an electric model over treadle in the long term. Thanks for your thoughts!!
I'm not Joe, the 201 was only electric in USA, treadle or hand crank in Europe. I have a 201 hand crank that I prefer to treadle. I've never used an electric 201, I'm sure its a wonderful machine. Its straight stitch only and uses low shank attachments and modern needles, bobbins are also available. Its difficult to find a walking foot that works with the straight stitch machines, due to their narrow feed teeth. I use the foot pressure screw and screw it out until its easy to move the quilt, use the regular presser foot.
Sharon W.