I JUST FOUND A 1954 201K IN A DUMPSTER AROUND THE CORNER FROM MY HOUSE HERE IN ENGLAND , RUNS FINE

@amysbees6686

Жыл бұрын

You are a sewing machine angel! What you did is no less than rescuing kittens or puppies left in a dumpster! Well done!

I just found a 201k(1935) at an estate sale. Got it for $130 and it had the cabinet with a treadle. Sews great.

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3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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Yesterday in Montreal I purchased a Singer 201 k for $120.00 C/$89.00 US. Thanks for the info, I wasn't aware that the "k" is somewhat rare in North America. The serial # EF726900 was part of an allotment of 80,000 ordered on May 3, 1950.. Another interesting feature is that inside one of the drawers there is a metal plate that certifies it as a Singer table. Liked, subscribed.

@siusaidhchaimbeul5499

2 жыл бұрын

I was just going to wonder if these Scottish-made models were less uncommon in Canada. Congratulations on your lucky find.

I was just gifted this machine and it’s beautiful.

@hampurista

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations 👏👏👏 lucky you. Enjoy!

I adore my 1948 Singer 201K-3! I sew a lot of bags, clothing, upholstery, and other household gifts and items. It handles everything I throw at it. It never skips a stitch or groans at bulky seams. It just keeps on sewing. I did not know that it was considered rare. Thanks for the wonderful facts! (I'm in Canada and expect that there are not a lot of these machines here either.)

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for writing. Yes, they are fairly rare on this side of the Atlantic since the UK was the primary market for them. The power of this model is well known. The only limits to this machine has more to do with its not being tolerant of thicker thread weight whereas the Singer 15-91 and other Class 15 machines are more suited to somewhat heavier thread weight. But yes, the 201K and American 201 possess one of the finest stitches ever engineered ever.

@BonnieZink

8 жыл бұрын

+Vintage Sewing Machine Garage Thanks the additional info. good thing I have a 15-90 treadle and an anniversary edition electric 15-90 in a bentwood base. I have not tried using heavier weighted threads in them, though. I will in the future.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, I assume they would be rare in Canada as well since we share the same electrical standards. They would be plentiful in the UK, but few were sold here. Both the American and UK versions are equally superb machines.

@BonnieZink

8 жыл бұрын

+Vintage Sewing Machine Garage The more I sew with my 201K-3, the more I love her. She takes top place in my collection. My 15 class treadle used to be number one and us now number two. saskatoonstitcher.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/vintagesewingmachines/

This identical to mine. It has both electric motor and treadle in the cabinet. Only difference would be the cord and plug for power outlet is Aussie style for Aussie power. I see on Facebook marketplace there are two more for sale within a few hours travel of me in mint condition but for $200 AUD. I’m gonna be pretty happy if I can get my AUD$50 seized 1937 201K that I bought today going.

Very nice machine . Smooth, softy.

Great Video! I have a 201K with brass parts in the under bed. I don't think my other Singer have brass parts. It has a spoked wheel, no motor.

I bought a 201 yesterday, it’s a german model with a retrofitted French motor.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not at all surprised Gilbert. Singer was one of the very first global corporations and they had a presence on virtually every continent.

@samstock6565

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen the potted here in Australia and these 201k’s are a dime a dozen. Very common. Trying to restore a treadle/ motor centennial as we speak... the first sewing machine I’ve ever owned. Good entry point.

I love my 201K, fairly common here in Australia. Got it for free. Am currently restoring it as it looks like it was in storage for a long time. Its case is in great condition but machine was never oiled and cleaned before storage which is a shame. Needs some electrical work on the plugs for safety. A loving work in progress.

@emmafarrington6612

4 жыл бұрын

Hiya, I'm also in Australia. Do you recommend any places that offer re-wiring here?

@jenadams5103

4 жыл бұрын

@@emmafarrington6612 any sewing machine service centre can do rewiring. I go to my local one.

I do have a beige Singer sew handy that I was able to get back into working order.

interesting, here in Canada all the 201 that I have found where this version.

Hello, You kingly invite us to come see you to try out and look at your machines. Where are you located and what is the name of your shop workshop, if you work outside your home? I’d really enjoy hearing more about your machines and your experiences with them. I’d also enjoy trying out a few different models. Do you service any foreign made machines, besides the 201K, such as the Necchi BU or others that I mat not even know about. I taught myself to sew in 2012, since I had to find a challenging and interesting hobby after I was no longer able to practice medicine due to severe illness. I’m somewhat better now, and I focus my time on piecing quilts and then quilting them on both Singer domestic and other longarm machines. I’ve been using new Singer domestic machines since I’ve started sewing, but I’ve recently developed a very intense interest in vintage sewing, especially Singer machines to begin with that are refurbished by people like yourself who really know a lot about the inner workings if these machines and the history of sewing machines. Thank you very much, Michael

Would have love to buy if you were closer.

I have a 1948 singer 201-3 got it yesterday. Made December 20th one of 5,000 made

I bought a 1948, Singer 201-1 Treadle machine, yes it has the spoked wheel & works beautifully. I don't know how many were made. It has a scroll face plate, but the circle 1 in the back is a different pattern. I saw another 1 same situation, so I'm assuming it was maybe a traditional year.

The 201 is being discovered, and it's reflected in the prices you see on eBay.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. Get them while you can. Fortunately, there were made in very large numbers over decades.

In the US, I think the 1200 Dressmaker models (in industrial tables with knee lifters) are just as rare.

Hello! I have a singer machine here almost the same as yours but the only difference is that my singer machine has an adjuster on the right side down the body. And i dont know what model number is it. I've seen a lot of singer machine here in youtube but i dont see exactly like mine.

Hi, I have a singer 201-2 and I was cleaning the needle clamp and attempting to replaced the needle but while putting my needle in back, the flat side facing left all the way up but when I screw it in needle is not holding tight . help please do a video tutorial thanks.

Why does the 201 I just bought, have a side mount bobbin case rather than the drop in? In addition it does not have straight line gold scroll but rather it is like swirley flowers.

@jollyroger7624

Жыл бұрын

check date of manufacture

What I really would love is an old Singer hand crank. Do you ever sell them?

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

I would if I came across one. You can get newer versions made in China. The originals are not that common, and can bring solid prices at places like Ebay. For the people I have done machine overhauls for, I have not had a high demand for them. They are fun and useful for very detailed stitching and are also coveted by Yachting folks as a good emergency repair tool if a sail is damaged while on the water.

@elizabethclaiborne6461

3 жыл бұрын

You can order a new Janome mechanical machine with crank or treadle if it’s important. It’s not an old Singer, but it does auto buttonholes! They’re used all over the world where power is sketch or people want the control.

I have a 201K exactly like that. Mine is from 1948. They were allotted 50,000 on Aug 19th of that year. That doesn't seem very rare to me. I'm thinking about making mine into a hand crank. All of the wires on mine are rotted.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Patty. I should clarify why I show this as "rare" This model is rare in the U.S. Very few were sold here and not many are available as compared to the American model 201 with the direct gear "Potted Motor" setup. Model 201K's like yours and this one are not rare in the UK where they were produced. I hope that helps.

This is the machine that I have.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

Жыл бұрын

You have great taste in machines Lyne. Its not just my own 2 cents when I mention these are some of the finest ever produced. No one in the world makes a machine (for home use) of this caliber anymore. Fortunately, they were made in very large numbers for many decades so we have lots to choose from.

I have a treadle original 201k, it has never been changed to motorized, we brought it for 100 dollars un working due to being ceased, it now works, has a small knock due to not being oiled yet and possible worn out gears? it's a 47' model and is in Australia Tasmania, if you see this comment could you possibly point me towards supplies who stock this sort of spare parts, they are hard to source :D

@jollyroger7624

Жыл бұрын

heaps on ebay

I have a question. I have what the web site says mine is a 201 made in 1951. But my light s in back and the serial #AK6-6951. This machine looks like it could be changed to treadle because of the groove. And it also does not have drop in bobbin it is up and down.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

HI there. If your bobbin is not a drop in style, then your machine is not a 201 model. All 201 models used Class 66 or Drop in style bobbins.

i have this machine set up in a treadle but im in the uk so its not rare here. it is my fav machine though. a lot of singer machines are different in the UK from the US ive never seen a red eye pattern singer here for example.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are correct about some of the UK made Singers being different. I believe the UK 66 models had other decal patterns such as the beautiful Papyrus Design. Much of the engineering for UK and US Singers was similar, but tariffs and different market needs led Singer to make models to suit different needs. And of course, the Singer 222 was specific to the UK as well.

@cashmere1731

7 жыл бұрын

ive never seen a 66 here with reverse either i dont think they made them here. ive just brought a lotus pattern 66 they are pretty common here although a lot of them were re painted. i didnt no 222s were only made in the uk

Are you able to find out anything from the serial number? For mine it is? Singer 201K EK691907. On the motor it is K8006066. It is a moccabrown machine.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

2 жыл бұрын

According to the ISMACS site, your machine was registered in August 1955. ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/serial-numbers/singer-ek-series-serial-numbers.html

@esther8897

2 жыл бұрын

@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Thank you soooo much! :)

im I Scotland not far from where they were made in clydebank I have one of these but the top thread isnt catching the bottom thread do you know whats wrongand how can I fix it tia

@TheLightbright01

6 жыл бұрын

donna kerr When I took mine in to repair He looked at couple things after telling him what was doing and it was burrs(little grooves in the area that needle goes down). He got his buffer out, buffed it out. Then found some very small pits on bobbin case and buffed them. We tried it out and back to working like a charm. It may also need the fuzz that material sheds when you sew. I take a cheap small paint brush and clean mine. Hope this helps in some way.

@melissafarrugia9531

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same question, problem, how did you go? And thanks also to the person who answered, for the information about the burrs.

Beautiful machine! Just entering into the Singer world. funny how we get bit by this bug. Anyway wondering if anyone knows of a vintage looking wire for rewiring a 15-91 or a 201? Thank you!

I have a singer vintage sewing machine that says made in Great Britain. I would really like to know what model it is. I can’t find an email on you to send pictures

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

If you subscribe to the channel, then at the bottom of the "About" tab page, there is a grey tab to click on which opens my email here. Also, there should be a serial number on your machine if not a model number. That can be checked to verify both model and approximate date of production.

You talk about calling you, selling machines on Craigslist, and your eBay store. But I can’t find any links to those in your description or About category. I would love to see what machines you have. But you need to post your contact info!

@debbiesmith3822

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

The 201k or 201-3 is not that rare of machine save for in the United States. I also have an American made 201-3 with a belted motor... it is a Centennial as well.

I have to assume that 'very rare' is a joke. It's by far the most common vintage machine in Australia. 201K2 with the potted motor are pretty rare though (I've only seen two for sale).

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike and thanks for your comment. Actually, both you and I are both correct. It just depends on which country you live in. For Australia as well as the UK, yes, these are the most common. In the US, the opposite is true. Almost all 201's ever sold in the US were potted motor models. So what I said about the 201k being very rare is true, albeit for the US market. Singer was a global sized company with factories in the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, and Brazil. And I may be missing some others. Why they chose to keep the potted motors strictly here in North America is a mystery. It may have to do with the fact that Singer imported more machines to the US than they exported largely due to tariff laws that appeared after WWII to help future the rebuilding of Europe's decimated production capacity. Just my guess.

@MikeWilliams-jd5ii

7 жыл бұрын

Ah, you're in North America. Yes they're pretty rare there. I bought a very sad 201K2 in April and had to pay way more than for any 201K3 (I usually pay less than $30, this was $102.50) and then had to re-wire the whole machine. We enthusiasts will certainly pay above the mark for something unusual. I started out buying 319Ks, which I still love, but there's nothing more satisfying to sew with than a 201. Until the 201K2 my preference was for 201K23s which have an aluminium head. Stitching is the same but they weigh only about half as much. I wrote about it on my blog: tailororfailure.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/servicing-your-201k-part-1.html. The only two drawbacks about the lighter machines are: 1. If someone has been too heavy-handed with screwing in a seam guide or a feed dog cover, it can strip the aluminium threads. I've only had one like this, and 2. If something really heavy is dropped on the needlebar side of the head it will bend it just enough to cause it to touch the crank as it turns. I've had one example of each of these problems, but that's out of dozens of machines and thankfully not many people abuse them so badly. I'll always have room for at least one, and have three at the moment (four, including one in for a check-up for a friend). IMO if everyone who sews used one of these, they would buy one. No other domestic sewing machine compares for stitch quality and how easily it goes through fabric.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I share your love of Singer 201's. They are considered the pinnacle of Singer's design and engineering.

@NearlyNativeNursery

5 жыл бұрын

It is not common in the USA. Much more common in the UK and Australia

is this better than the 66k ?

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Hello. There are lots of great vintage sewing machines and none are better or superior than others at doing EVERYTHING. I find that it really depends on what your sewing needs and projects are. The 66 can tolerate somewhat heavier thread weight and will sew thru thicker layers. The 201's are renown for their artisinal like stitch quality. Quilters and gown sewers will prefer the 201. Heavy canvas/upholstery sewers will likely favor the 66, but I know there are exceptions to each of my comments. Both are wonderful and legendary Singer models. The best way to know which is better for YOU is to do some test sewing on each. Good luck!

@paulroth1175

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You are very kind to respond.

Hey ive got some questions about this machine. I literally just one for free. And the motor looks like it may be different from the original. Just wondering which motor is supposed to be on this thing.

@randomxfix334

3 жыл бұрын

It comes with a potted engine direct drive there is a lot of videos showing the type of engine and specs.

Typo....” you kindly...”

I have seen a good few of this type of machine .I have a 201k .my light is not on the front .rear.also I have only seen one other like my one .in 16yrs .n the one I seen the light was on the front .so can anyone tell me why my one is at rear .EL549340.for sale if it's rare

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hi. The 201K (made in Scotland) models had rear mounted BT Singer motors which used belts and their lights are mounted on the back. The American 201 models with the "Potted Motor" design had the light mounted on the front. This is how you can distinguish the two.

@melissafarrugia9531

2 жыл бұрын

There is a serial number look up web site for all singers. It said mine was from 1956, and my number is beginning with EM, it seems like you have a 1950's Singer. Keep in mind that the machines was usually purchased later than the year stated. But the parts were from then. It helps to date properly.

Then why is the title very rare? They made millions

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Because the millions of the 201K were not sold in high numbers in the U.S. They ARE RARE in the U.S. The American 201 is far more common here. The 201k here is not rare in other parts of the world.

@NearlyNativeNursery

5 жыл бұрын

It is rare in the US as he made clear in this video.

what is the serial number of your machine if you dont mind me asking? I would be curious to retrieve a little bit of her history. Thank you :)

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Sure. Most Singer machines and this one included have an oval shaped bronze/brass colored plate on the right front of the machine bed just below the stitch length lever. Many of these serial numbers start with letters and end in numbers.

@sandradi7845

5 жыл бұрын

@@VintageSewingMachineGarage thank you for your reply 😊, would you disclose he serial number? Only because she is rare I would be interested to know if I can spot one for myself? Thanks again

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra. I would be happy to share that machine's serial number if I still owned it, but it was sold several years ago. One thing that might make your search a bit easier is to use the Ismacs site where you can check any Singer serial number. You can also look at production numbers from different years to see which machines were made in higher or lower numbers. I hope this is helpful for you.

@sandradi7845

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!