Originally Posted by
miriam
The have a different feel from each other. I love the ease of maintaining the 15s but the 201 has an easy to use drop in bobbin. In a sweat shop you would have more than one machine - one for each task. Why not use the 15 for free motion and the 201 for piecing. Or the other way around if it suits you.
Both are great machines. Your 201 has a great reputation even outside vintage sewing circles and model 15s are known for their ability to do free motion quilting. I'd give the 15 an edge in that department. If set up in a table you can just reach under the model 15 to change bobbins. No need to disturb your work. That's the way I do it on my 15 clone in my avatar. It's far easier than fiddling with it thru the bobbin cover from the top.
If it's in good condition $45 is a great deal for any model 15.
I'd go with both like Miriam suggests.
Rodney