Hello from Australia

[Sewot]

Hi.
I am Pete, a Brit living in Oz, am 70 and enjoy tinkering with old machines to get them to work.
I have restored many.
I enjoy sewing and have made several garments for myself and a victorian dress for my sister in law.
I have an all bells and whistles Singer plus one that does.....er....Everything I need but still go out and buy a 1958 Singer 201K because I am a sewing machine crackpot.
I am a nutter.
Have a good day.
Pete

[Lilian]

Welcome @Sewot we are all nutters in our own way  Glad to have you here.  I love old singers too, I only have three oldies, all of which have their purpose.  Look forward to seeing your makes 

[BrendaP]

Welcome @Sewot  to TSP.

I have a spare Singer 201 that I am probably going to let go, sews well but not especially smart looking  - but the postage to Oz might be ££££

[Sewot]

That sounds exciting Brenda.
See you have some 221s as well.
They are  fetching $1000 over here now.
I remember not so many years ago picking them up for 60 quid, tart them up a bit and move them on.
I am kicking myself now for parting with them.
I think they are the cutest and quitest of any electrically powered machine.
I am lucky.
My new toy ( 1958 Singer 201P 23 ) is pretty much pristine.
One owner from new now RIP and only used to repair the odd clothes.
The only downside was the wiring was lethal.
I have completely rewired it and it now runs beautifully.
I have restored a few of them before.
If your Singer has a spoke type flywheel and hand crank I will be interested in those items.
It will be nice for me to have H C facility for the delicate stuff.
Pete

[UttaRetch]

Welcome.  The forum is full of sewing machine nutters, some of whom should definitely seek treatment. 

[Efemera]

Hello there...

[jintie]

Hello- please post pics of your makes

[Kenora]

A warm welcome to our friendly forum. Looking forward to getting to know you better.

[Surest1tch]

Hi Pete, welcome to our happy place.

[Mr Twingo]

Evening, Pete.

There's not many men here, so it's great to have another on board.

We have a lot in common. Like you, I love to tinker with old machines, restore them, and make them work like new. Currently, I'm working on my 201K, adapting it for sewing leather. Although many people say vintage machines are great for leather work, that's really only true to thinner, softer leathers.

It would be great if you can post some photos of your work.

Welcome to TSP,

Mr Twingo

[Helen M]

Hi @Sewot welcome to TSP!