When I was a little girl my mom had a machine called an International Two Spool. It used a spool of thread in the bobbin area. It was a portable and the case was wood. I have never heard of another one.[/quote]

My friend in TX that is fixing my 201 has one. I had never heard of one either. I will see if she can send me a picture.

You can ask Billy (lostn51) about getting parts, belts, etc for vintage machines. He's the resident expert on these gems. Look for Vintage Machines Shop (or nearly that) on Main category.

Oh Yes why do we think the newer is better. I bought a new
janome in 2002. It has done lots of sewing (I'm a slipcover
maker) and quilter but now it has some serious problems. On
the other hand I have an old Kenmore (all metal) and it works
like a charm. My grandson has a treadle machine handed down
to him . A 1920's Machine and after a tune up it works like a
charm. I think when buying new machines we need to check to
see that they are made of metal parts. They hold up to the work they will be doing.

For those heavy machines there must be carrying cases with
wheels to help us take them along.

Flo from NNY

If you need them you can get the fashion disc sets and belt for it on ebay. I think I paid $20 for the whole set of discs shipping and all.

I have a 306 and love it. If you need the manual I can send you the copy I downloaded for mine.

My friend in TX that is fixing my 201 has one. I had never heard of one either. I will see if she can send me a picture.[/quote]

Whoops talked to her and she says no. I must have read about it somewhere else but I did find one online and it looks really interesting . I think if I came across one somewhere I would have to break my promise to myself of no more machines.

I rebuild vintage singers, I just finished one that is from 1936 and sews like a dream. Strong as ever. I have several model 15-91's and a few 201-2's. They are the best.

The W means it was made in West Germany.

Great looking machine. I have 2 FW, a black and a white/beige and they are what I use for piecing and going off to quilt class/guild. My favorite machine--

Billy-lostn51 was kind enough to check out pictures I emailed him and he told me mine was a New Home model A made 1882 It's a treadle that needs alot of cleaning and care. But I have always wanted a treadle and this one was $15 something I could afford.Thanks to Billy I know what I have. Mary

Congratulations!