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Originally Posted by quilt addict

I wonder what this monster is used for?

Probably sewing lingerie!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Billy

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Originally Posted by kay carlson

I had to reread everything and then get some guts to start cleaning up my machine. Actually, it is fairly clean and once I oiled it up ---- it's purring like a kitten.

Boy, do I have lots to learn about keeping this baby in tip top condition. I guess it's just a learning curve. I'm so excited and happy!!!:-)

"Dorothy" is the name of my Singer 221 FW circa 1952. I have named her in honor of my mother who taught me to sew on her electric late 1930's? model Montgomery Wards high shank with shuttle bobbin. It's like riding a bike and reminds me of hearing Mom's encouraging voice in the background. :-)

This is fun! DH is even checking on what I am doing and offering encouragement!!! His is also curious about the machine. To him, it looks like it should be a toy....

Thanks to everyone for (posting) stopping by the shop. I feel very welcome here. :-)

Well, I've got to go. The Tigers have an afternoon game at Chicago with the White Sox. Last night was a horror movie so I've got to really encourage the team with the old English "D" :-)

Kay you would not believe how collecting sewing machines is a great hubby and wife type of hobby. To you its another sewing machine yo use and to us guys its like I want to see how that thing works.......

Fortunately I like both so it fits me well.......

Billy

Look what followed me home and in the back door.....

She's from 1951. I need a drink before I face the music ;)

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Originally Posted by BKinCO

Look what followed me home and in the back door.....

She's from 1951. I need a drink before I face the music ;)

I would NEVER pass up a 201. An absolute dream to sew on. I have one as a treadle, one as a handcrank, and one with a tail. I love them all!!

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

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Originally Posted by BKinCO

Look what followed me home and in the back door.....

She's from 1951. I need a drink before I face the music ;)

I would NEVER pass up a 201. An absolute dream to sew on. I have one as a treadle, one as a handcrank, and one with a tail. I love them all!!

***SNORT!!!*** I can hardly wait to tell hubby I need at least 2 more of this very same machine ;)

hi billy. my husband just brought home a beautiful singer machine in a cabinet with three drawers and one door. the machine is knee operated.

we had to replace the light bulb. what a chore that was.
the serial # is JB410682 or it could be 882.

could you tell me anything about this machine and when it was built.

it is in really good condition, but no instructions or attachments.
bonus was he got it at the restore (habitat for humanity).

thank you for any information you have or anyone else that has info.

Ok, time to educate me.....how is the 201 better/different from a 66?

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Originally Posted by Darcene

Ok, time to educate me.....how is the 201 better/different from a 66?

Oh, I would like to know that answer also. :shock: :?:

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Originally Posted by Darcene

Ok, time to educate me.....how is the 201 better/different from a 66?

The 201 has a rotary bobbin; the 66 is oscillating. There are other differences, but that's the easiest one to name. The 201 has been frequently described as the best machine Singer has ever made, and sometimes people go on to say the best machine ever made, period. The difference between Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagon!

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

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Originally Posted by Darcene

Ok, time to educate me.....how is the 201 better/different from a 66?

Thanks. That is a big difference. I thought the rating was pretty high for a Singer 15-91 also?

I have been looking in four cities today. I see sew many machines that are not selling. Who will rescue them? :cry: :cry: :cry: