Alex, thank you. Your passion, knowledge and love of these old machines is a treasure--that you share so willingly, a gift.

Great video and your enthusiasm for the machine shines through, thank you for posting for us to enjoy!

Hello from Michigan! Bought your signed Singer book and treasure it! Stay well! Enjoy watching you in your work shop! Joan

thanks for sharing Alex Askaroff

My machine is just like this, except it's a 201P made in Australia. The stitching it does is just beautiful.

Excellent video.

I came from your website, lots of information there and thank you so much. I have run across quite a few of the 99k on facebook and craigslist but no 201, so I am still holding out in hopes of finding one. :)

Just purchased a 201P, can't wait to pick it up and give it a whirl. :D

Thanks for this video. I have an old black 201, the old shape, and use it for quilting as the aperture is so large. It was a treadle in a closed cabinet but my mum had it converted to electricity when I was about ten. I did learn originally on it as a treadle. It is great fun using a treadle. I may convert it back I am not sure. I also have a hand crank 201 set in a wooden case. I bought this in the 80s second hand it was originally electric, the dealer changed it before he sold it as the motor had burned out, but I might see if I can turn that one into treadle. I really enjoy all your videos many thanks again.

My 201K , here in Australia was gray, I've had many singers including the Aircraft carrier, with cams , portable, yep needing 2 people to carry it so heavy. now i have a singer tredal 99K one nice machine, straight stitch, but dose all fabric including leather ,I wouldn't be with out it.

Hi Maureen that would be difficult and the belt machines run better anyway. You will love the 201. I call mine Duchess.

I think the "Singer 216G" will give the 201 a run for its money! I wish i could get an aluminum 201K in the states.

Thoroughly enjoyed all your videos so far, but alas it ended too soon. Please, if you can, I would really like to watch a longer video of your presentation....:)

Hi Rob adding new electrics to a 201 in the Uk is easy. One bolt and the whole thing comes away. Best wishes, Alex

Good sir

I found a black 201-2 complete except for the key at a Goodwill outlet for $8. Excellent condition bobbins some tools attachments and a manual printed in 1947. I have to figure out what to do with it now.

Hi Alex, Thank you for the videos -- they are great! Your website is great too. I visit it often. I'm wondering -- in what respect do the belt machines run better? -Sheila in New York

Thank you Alex, what a neat machine. Will you by any chance being doing a demonstration of a "tailless" Singer machine? A hand crank or treadle?

Hi Alex, can you please tell me (if you know and I imagine you do), what year the Singer 201K went from cast iron to aluminum? Would one or the other be preferred for thick leather work? Thanks. I enjoy your website too. Keep up the great work.

Hello. I've just bought one of these to do the interior upholstery of the family project cars. Can you please give me some advise on needle and thread sizes? The interiors are going to be leather, vinyl etc. I remember sewing with my Mum when I was young and her bench looked just like yours, happy memories. Thanks again......

Hi Alex, Thanks for all your videos, I am learning a lot! Question, are all singer 201s the same size around the base? I would like to put an electric foot pedal 201 in a Brentwood case currently used for a electric lever 201. I don’t have either item yet, hence the question. Thanks in advance!

I've got a Princess hand operated sewing machine with boat shaped bobbin and inlaid with mother of pearl, the carrying case is ?tunbridge ware, a lovely piece though never used as needs timing up. Curious as to how old it is and whether there are many about..

Hi can you tell me how long the harp is on these I am looking at getting a 201P to put on my quilting frame

Hey i have had a few issues with my 201K and was wondering if there is someone with a working machine who can take a photo or video of the inner workings, especially the part under the silver plate next to the bobbin, this is where my current issues are :(

I have a old Vickers pedal machine, approx 90 years old, I would like to know if you can tell me where I can get a copy of a manual for it, I would love to try and sew on it but want to check there isn't any parts etc missing. thanks Linda

hi any idea who made an old hand sewing machine called a lightning. Any info would be great. Thanks

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Can you tell me something about the Eclipse Fiddle base Sewing Machine, the Serial Number 44830. Wondering if it was manufactured in 1891. No information on the Eclipse Sewing Company.f

Hi I have a Frister Rossman 104 sewing machine and the bobbin winder has broken, I wonder if you have a replacement or second hand one I could purchase.?

Alex, what are your thoughts on the that replacement motor in terms of longevity? Have you every tossed a servo motor on one of the 201s to see how it fairs with the added power down at the low speeds?

HI alex i have been given a singer 239 fashion mate,its all metal and works very well you are the expert are these 239 machines any good

Appreciate this video is old alex, but what size thread and needle are you using on this video, thanks

Any idea what it would cost to retire a 201k. I'm looking for one on eBay, but the research suggest that electrical issues are common because of the age of the wiring. Any suggestions.

I have an Opel sewing machine that I'm trying to date. Can you help me with that or direct me to some resources? Thank you.

I have a 201-3 which is belt-driven. Is it a great machine, too?

Hi Alex, I have just bought a singer 201K from ebay. I think it is a belt driven machine, would it be possible to change it for a gear driven motor? Maureen

Any tips for a beginner like me with a 201k handle opp. I like the handle operation but i then have the one hand only for the fabric . Also i think by needle clicks a bit near the bobin hook? seems quite before the material goes through though :) thanks and good video

@alexaskaroff

8 жыл бұрын

+atommachine It is very easy to bolt on a motor, just one bolt. try putting in a fresh needle as well that may cure the clicking...

Hi Alex. I've been to your sewalot site, and very interesting it was too. I've been bidding on Ebay but these machines are going for big money now. I managed to find one cheap, which I will be picking up tomorrow, but there seems to be something missing off it. I'm good at fixing things but have no experience with sewing machines. Is there anywhere I can get a parts list or diagram of the 201k like yours? Seen plenty of the cast iron ones but not many ally ones until I found you video. Thanks

@alexaskaroff

8 жыл бұрын

+Pete Hargreaves , Some of the original handbooks had a parts diagram.

Hi Alex, Is the 201 comes with zigzag attachment ?

Hi I Have a Old Singer g1349645. Don't know the history but would like to know.

I always thought the 201 had a potted motor? Did it change from potted to separate motor with the advent of aluminium body?

@alexaskaroff

6 жыл бұрын

Many American machines had potted motors. In the UK we had bolt on belt drive motors. Very easy to replace.

put on a servo moter plz

Re-wire! Autocorrect! The idea would be to take the machine out of retirement!