shnnn

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.

wannaquilt1

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

JUNEC

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

wannaquilt1

ok good advice!!!!! thank you!

SnowQuilt

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

Charlee

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...

pebbles

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....

Shelbie

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.

shelburn

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!

cindit

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!!