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vintagemotif 12-27-2010 03:43 PM
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This is a Singer 201-2, one of the best machines that Singer every made. I have one that had an external European motor to it. I removed the motor
Here is a larger photo of my machine. My avatar is also a photo of my 201. Yours is a 201. You hit the jackpot with this machine. Enjoy!

irishrose 12-29-2010 03:10 PM
With that serial nuumber, she is a 1948 machine. At that young age, she should be ready to go after a cleaning. I hope my 1952 will be, too.

Japonica 12-29-2010 04:24 PM
Originally Posted by irishrose
With that serial nuumber, she is a 1948 machine. At that young age, she should be ready to go after a cleaning. I hope my 1952 will be, too.
1952 has to be a good year. That is my birth year!!

neece 12-29-2010 04:27 PM
I would at least get an estimate. My sewing machine mechanic is really good about estimates. I would call and ask. Also some sewing machine mechanics run cleaning and tune-up specials and have coupons in the yellow pages. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Lostn51 12-29-2010 08:17 PM
Originally Posted by Japonica
You all on the board sparked me to spend over an hour up in our attic moving my MIL's old sewing cabinet around enough to get this baby out. can anyone help me identify. And, do you think it is worth having a repairman look at it to get it up and running? I am so excited. Her name is Annie after my MIL who passed years ago. I think she would love it if I used her machine! Old, old cabinet with it but I left in attic until I see what I can do with the machine.

Thanks all!
I refurbish the vintage machines from the 1860's to the late 1950's and specialize in the treadles. I charge $65 for the complete Spa treatment + parts and shipping. If you want to know what kind of work I do just ask anyone on our board and they will tell you.

And dont forget to come over to the Vintage Sewing Machine Shop Thread and join in on the conversation, we would love to have you there!!

Billy

Japonica 01-03-2011 05:51 PM
Hi Billy, I sent you a PM

Japonica 01-03-2011 05:53 PM
Thanks to all of you for your help. I have Annie back from the shop and she looked "ok" but purred like a kitten. My husband has to rewire the plug. The repair guys arthritis has kicked in big time and the two screws in there are too small for him to handle right now. My DH didn't think it was clean enough so he took some car paint cleaner to it and my oh my, shines like a new baby's behind!!!!

Lostn51 01-03-2011 06:35 PM
Nothing beats the new baby behind shine!!!

I got you the link to the free manual for your 201 and you should be good to go!

Billy

tuesy 01-03-2011 06:37 PM
To me, every machine is worth the effort. I can't identify, but she's pretty!


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