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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-17-2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,180
Posted By Mickey2

There is a page with 201 info, it is written by a...

There is a page with 201 info, it is written by a guy who has gathered a lot of info on old sewing machines and has worked with the for years. He has most details on the Kilbowie factory. I don't...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-17-2018, 04:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,180
Posted By Mickey2

Interesting info Steelsewing. I have not been...

Interesting info Steelsewing. I have not been able to get accurate details on the introducition of the 201. The earliest date I have read is 1928, but some give 1930 as a date too. I guess there were...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-16-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,180
Posted By Mickey2

That late! I have come across a few cases like...

That late! I have come across a few cases like that on the web. I wonder why Singer kept the old version in production, there must have been a reason. Both 99 and 66 were given a simple reverse...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-14-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,180
Posted By Mickey2

The stitch length lever was introduced around...

The stitch length lever was introduced around 1930 on model 15, or just before, around the same time model 201 was introduced. They were given the same stitch length lever and plate. On the older...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-07-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,180
Posted By Mickey2

The drop in bobbin on the 66 was the newest...

The drop in bobbin on the 66 was the newest feature at one point, though by the time model 66 were given a backtack it certainly wasn't anymore. The 15 on the other hand is an every older model, but...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-07-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,180
Posted By Mickey2

There is a video on youtube on how a Dior jacket...

There is a video on youtube on how a Dior jacket is made these days, they finish of the seams by tying the ends of the threads, no backtack or anything like that. It's not the only video showing this...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-07-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,180
Posted By Mickey2

I have seen later model 15s with out the reverse...

I have seen later model 15s with out the reverse lever, one dated to 1950. The later ones usually have the reverse lever. Singers around here are almost all made at the Kilbowie factory in Scotland,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-07-2016, 03:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,180
Posted By Mickey2

You turn the fabric ;- ) I think the reverse...

You turn the fabric ;- ) I think the reverse lever was introduced sometime in the 1920s. By then decals were much simpler, and I doubt there are any model 15 with reverse lever and Egyptian decals....
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