My $25 Singer.
05-04-2014, 08:38 PM
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My $25 Singer.
I was so excited. Things like this does not come around very often. Our town had their annual yard sale and this was out with no price on it. I was looking up the date on my smart phone while talking to the owner. His wife had a handful and his kids took the ones they wanted and this poor girl was left. He asked $25..yep..pounced on it.
Now to figure out what model she is. I know she is 1950 with a Centennial badge.
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Now to figure out what model she is. I know she is 1950 with a Centennial badge.
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05-04-2014, 08:49 PM
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Location: Centralia, WA, USA
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It looks like a 201, they have a very good reputation. Nice looking mid-century table too.
If you want exact model and date it was authorized to be built check out ISMACS.
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...-database.html
Rodney
If you want exact model and date it was authorized to be built check out ISMACS.
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...-database.html
Rodney
05-04-2014, 08:55 PM
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I forgot to add. They use standard (15x1) needles and class 66 bobbins. Both are easily available. I recommend buying your bobbins from someone like Sew-Classic.com. The Singer blister pack bobbins found in places like Walmart and Joann's are narrow compared to vintage bobbins and may not fit your bobbin winder correctly.
Rodney
Rodney
05-05-2014, 05:31 AM
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Glad you snatched that one. I too, believe it is a 201 and you will love it. Some time back I was able to pick up a centennial 201 for $10 with no accessories, manual or cabinet and I thought I got a pretty good deal. Most of the accessories you can find so no problem there.
05-05-2014, 12:35 PM
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I saw an ad on my local garage sale page on Facebook for one that looks like yours. She said make an offer so what is a good price? It is electric & suppose to be working. I believe it had that gold medallion on it too. It came in a wooden carry case.
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