it depends on your comfort level with wiring. It's not very complex at all. Any sewing machine repair shop should be able to do it for you as well. Of the 4 machines I've picked up in the last 6 months none have had to be rewired.. one had a loose wire that I just had to tighten the screw on.

well that's good to hear! maybe i can just use it as is :)

Wharever you do, make sure you take the time to try the machine. I found a good deal where I live - but when I turned on machine on - OMG - it made sounds I never heard before. PASSED
Good luck

ok good advice!!!!! thank you!

I would go for the Singer, they are great machines. :)

The 201-2 is a potted motor like the 15-91. The harp (throat) space is 7" x 9". I think my 15-91 measured 6x8, but wouldn't swear to that...

Black Singers are addictive......I hope you get a good one. I have a 201 that just purrs....it was left outside and took a bit to resurrect it, but what a machine....

Just make sure to inspect the wiring before you plug it in. Cracked or rubbery wiring could give you a bad shock or even a burn. When a machine is older than I am, I always think the wiring should be suspect.

Just listen to every comment on this board! There is a wealth of information here and everyone is out to do their best to help you. I am speaking from experience,having just gotten into vintage machines!

I hope you get this machine. After all the comments I had read on this board, I bought a 1956 Singer 99 on craigslist for $90 and I LOVE it!! I haven't used anything else since then, but I've only been quilting - no embroidery or garment sewing. Hope you get it!!