Which to buy - Singer 15-91 or Singer 201?
#1
I'm considering a purchase of an old Singer to put in Mom's old 'art deco' cabinet. She replaced her grand old Singer 201 with a 1970's model Singer that she never did like - thought she needed better stitch variety, I guess, especially zz, but she always missed the oldie.
Anyway, if any of you have the Singer 201, 201-3 or 201-2, or the 15-91, I'd appreciate learning a bit about the pros & cons of each prior to making my decision.
I welcome suggestions.
Thanks,
Jan
montanajan
Anyway, if any of you have the Singer 201, 201-3 or 201-2, or the 15-91, I'd appreciate learning a bit about the pros & cons of each prior to making my decision.
I welcome suggestions.
Thanks,
Jan
montanajan
#2
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I have the 15-91, it was my mom's wedding present in 1950, she taught me to sew on it in 1962. She gave it to me 12 years ago and I still use it today. It has never failed. She did replace the light at one point, not sure when. It is my favorite machine.
#3
All I can tell you is what I found when I faced the same decision several months ago.
The difference is, a 201 has a drop-in bobbin, which means the thread has to make a 90 degree turn. The 15-91, which is what I ended up buying, and absolutely LOVE!!! has a vertical bobbin, and thus, no turn for the thread.
The difference is, a 201 has a drop-in bobbin, which means the thread has to make a 90 degree turn. The 15-91, which is what I ended up buying, and absolutely LOVE!!! has a vertical bobbin, and thus, no turn for the thread.
#5
Originally Posted by sharoney
All I can tell you is what I found when I faced the same decision several months ago.
The difference is, a 201 has a drop-in bobbin, which means the thread has to make a 90 degree turn. The 15-91, which is what I ended up buying, and absolutely LOVE!!! has a vertical bobbin, and thus, no turn for the thread.
The difference is, a 201 has a drop-in bobbin, which means the thread has to make a 90 degree turn. The 15-91, which is what I ended up buying, and absolutely LOVE!!! has a vertical bobbin, and thus, no turn for the thread.
Both machines are some of Singer's finest. So you have to ask yourself what you want the machine for? Quilt piecing? FMQ? Or both?
#6
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I just got a 15 and I don't think it does reverse stitch. Let me know if I'm wrong.
I have both and love them but just started on the 15 :D:D
I have both and love them but just started on the 15 :D:D
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