Antique singer sewing machines 201P with accessory box, foot pedal & carry Case
Antique singer sewing machines 201P. Sent with Australia Post Standard. THIS MACHINE WAS MANUFACTURED ON THE 24TH JUNE, 1958. PHOTOS SERVE AS DESCRIPTION. COMES WITH ORIGINAL KEY FOR ACCESSORY CASE. PLUS ORIGINAL VINYL PARTS BOX SEE PHOTOS. AND FOOT OPERATION PEDAL. Includes: – SINGER 201k mk2 S/N: EN624422. A Beautiful SINGER 201 in Full Cast Aluminum Alloy Body. 201k mk2 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine. A matching Original SINGER base with Carrying Case is included. An extremely well preserved SINGER 201 mk2 which has been. Thoroughly Cleaned & Polished -De-Greased from old Greases -Freshly Greased & Oiled. The results are more than obvious in the photos of this listing. Serial number: EN624422 indicates that was manufactured in 1958. The Mk2 indicates that she belongs to the 2nd 201 chassis family, built in cast light alloy body. And the “P” indicates that she was made in Penrith, NSW, Australia from parts sent from England at the Penrith Factory. The bases and cases for 201P models were made locally in Australia and are different to those for UK built machines. Apart from the great looks, she packs an amazing strength, which is more than obvious when sewing thick or hard materials. The quality of stitch, for which she’s so well known, is second to none! Actually at 8kg of weight, she is the lightest sewing machine ever made to stitch high quality stitch. Operates quietly and smoothly, thanks to the Horizontal Rotary Hook (the standard choice for industrial sewing machines), and the high level of craftsmanship in manufacturing process. Actually the only thing you can hear when in operation, (apart from that of the motor) is the sound of the thread, sliding on the tension spring and that of the needle penetrating the fabric!!! The precision mechanics incorporated in this model, together with the high level of “forgiveness” in her settings, are beyond anything produced in the last 80 years that I’ve came across. And i have come across quite a lot of them. Capable of sewing from lightweight fabrics, up to leather, canvas, sail cloth or multiple layers of denim, provided the correct needles and thread are used. Features: forward, reverse & dropped feed dogs which makes her capable of free machine embroidery/darning. Singer 201 series of full size sewing machines were produced mainly in the USA and the UK. They were first introduced in 1935 and continued in production up until 1961. It was the Singer Manufacturing Company’s finest domestic sewing machine. Hundreds of thousands of them were produced and most of them are still sewing as finely and as strongly today as when they were first produced over 70 years ago. Some 201D models were made at the Wittenberge factory in Germany until the factory was closed at the end of WW11. 201P models were the same as 201K23’s but they were assembled in Penrith, Australia from parts made in the Kilbowie factory in the UK. The full rotary hook and high-carbon super-hard meshing gears gave the machine a new smoothness. Even though the machine is straight stitch only, with reverse, Singer produced lots of attachments to achieve different finishes. These included Buttonholers, Zigzag attachments, Blind Stitchers and many more. A’big brother’ to the marvellous 99K and same size cousin to the 66k, it shares the same drop-in class 66 bobbin, making it a very easy to use machine. However one difference was the needle insertion and threading. Contrary to most other models, the needle must be inserted into a 201 with the flat side facing to the left and threaded from right to left. The bobbin is placed in the machine with the thread winding off the bobbin in a clockwise direction (in the 66K & 99k the direction is anti-clockwise). The 201 has a numbered tension dial and stitch length indicator and is able to drop its feed dogs for darning and free-motion sewing. It is also very good at decorative top stitching with different thickness threads in the top of the machine and the bobbin. An extra spool pin was positioned to allow the bobbin to be re-filled without the need to re-thread the machine. The electric versions also came with a light attached. Early models have the chrome scroll work face plate and back access cover. With a cast iron body and an overall weight of about 30lbs these machines weighed about the same as the 66K. They could not really be called portable and more often than not, were mounted into tables or cabinets. There were hank-crank, treadle and electric models. The 201 models utilised a unique direct drive gear mechanism for the underbed transfer of power to the shuttle. In the 1950s a new design shape was introduced. Made of aluminium the machine was a lighter and more portable at 24lbs and came in either a wooden Bentwood case or a two-tone vinyl covered case. The new butch looks, with redesigned bodywork and plain black/chrome faceplate was produced in the classic black with gold decals and also in brown and beige, which was thought to be more modern looking at the time. The black ones are far rarer and harder to find and are the most prized versions now. These new look models still had the top of the range mechanics and an unbeatable stitch quality, but by now the finest sewing machine in the world had become just too expensive to make, and so in 1961 production ceased. Many enthusiasts will say that today there is still no sewing machine made that will stitch better than a Singer 201. Any Questions Feel Free to Ask! International buyers please note. All items are vintage or collectible. Therefore, every item is packed with extra care. As these items are vintage and collectible, they are not new, you will find small flaws and signs of wear. These things add appeal to the items and we will always do our best to photograph and describe any flaws. As the items have a history, we will always try to disclose as much information as we can about the products and do not intend to mislead or portray any items. The item “Antique singer sewing machines 201P with accessory box, foot pedal & carry Case” is in sale since Friday, April 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Crafts\Sewing\Sewing Machines”. The seller is “theshopqld” and is located in Clontarf Beach, Queensland. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Model: 201P
- Modified Item: No
- Custom Bundle: No
- Product Type: Sewing Machines
- Type: Sewing
- Features: Blind Stitching
- Operation: Electric
- Class: Household
- Brand: SINGER
- Suitable For: Denim