201 vs 15-91
#1
201 vs 15-91
In another thread, Vridar said he uses the 201 for general sewing and the 15-91 for heavy sewing. Is the 15-91 better for this type of work? I always thought they were very similar machines? I have just bought a 201, but haven't had the time to put it through its paces.
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Congratulations on the 201 purchase. You will love it.
Last edited by Vridar; 03-10-2015 at 07:33 AM.
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I don't have a 201 but I do have a 66 and a 15-91. The 15-91 has handled different weights without much complaint. The only thread that needed some upper tension adjustment was the upholstery thread. Not so with the 66, anything that's a thicker than regular sewing thread affects both the upper and lower tensions. It's easier to switch to the 15-91 than mess around with the tensions.
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I prefer any old 15 type over a lot of other machines. I have a 201 and a 301 and a 401 and the 66 and 99 etc. but I still prefer the 15s. I also like the old mechanical all metal machines with the front tension, the bobbin in a case and while a centered needle on a zz is preferred that kind of machine will sew about anything.
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I use my 15 daily. The 15-91 just seems louder and it isn't such a pleasure to sew on because of the noise. Nothing unusual or wrong with it but I enjoy the 15.
The 201 sews everything but she just seems so elegant. So I use her for precise piecing and clothing, except jeans.
The 201 sews everything but she just seems so elegant. So I use her for precise piecing and clothing, except jeans.
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