r/myog • u/Thisreallyisntbutter • 2d ago
Project Pictures Absolutely loving my Singer 201k + Tiny pouch
It's been a couple of years since I've had a machine, but found this for £15 at a charity shop. A set of bobbins later and I've made a tiny zipper pouch for my wife to keep her keys and headphones in so they don't get lost in her bag!
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u/WhoopsWrongButton 2d ago
Those are some tiny stitches, but they look super nice! What a steal for £15.
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u/Thisreallyisntbutter 2d ago
Super useful comment, just looked closer at the machine and it turns out the stitch length is adjustable but all the markings had worn off. Adjusted it to a slightly more normal stitch length now!
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u/WhoopsWrongButton 1d ago
Right on! Repaint it by hand. Could be a solid rainy day project. On my machines the dial number is the stitch length in mm’s. Topstitches are usually a 4 but I’m started to widen that to a 6 if it’s on a bigger piece.
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u/Thisreallyisntbutter 1d ago
That's handy to know, thanks! Being in the UK it's all rainy days until next year now, sure I'll find time 😂
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u/steubenactr 2d ago
I have the same machine, it’s so reliable!
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u/Thisreallyisntbutter 2d ago
Wasn't expecting the stitching to be so neat, my last Singer was a 99k and it feels miles ahead in terms of stitch quality.
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u/Professor_Starz 1d ago
I've got the same machine, just put a motor on it (£60) and it sews like a dream!
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u/Thisreallyisntbutter 1d ago
This one used to have a motor but it was missing when I bought it, managed to source a hand crank from a seized up 99k and it bolted straight on! They're really nice machines, super solid feeling.
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u/510Goodhands 2d ago
How do you get the machine into that small pouch? 🤔
I have an extra 201, maybe two. I just have too many machines!