Originally Posted by
mama's place
Anyone know much about that machine? I do know that it has a larger throat area than most antique machines.
Brenda
Loads of people would consider it the best domestic machine ever made. Stitches are perfection.
As someone who makes clothing, the 201 is magnificent. Quilters have already told you they aren't good for quilting but since sewing through five layers of 1970s jeans with a 201, I always have at least one in the house. They're very cheap, very plentiful and extremely reliable and will sew everything from silk to (at least) five layers of denim.
If you Google it, you'll only find others like me extolling its virtues.
I can understand Candace's comments, which are totally valid. If you want an old machine for quilting, a 15 is usually the preferred option. But if you also sew clothing, you should get a 201 as well.