Introducing The Singer 101

Introducing the Singer 101
The Singer 101 is not commonly known, but can lay out some of the best stitches. There were about 230,475 machines made from 1920-1932.
This is Singer's first potted motor, straight stitch machine.
Low Shank
Direct drive 0.6 amp potted motor
About 30% faster than the Singer 201 - about 1000 stitches per minute
Horizontal, rotary hook
Class 66 Drop In Bobbins
15x1 needles, threaded left to right - flat side of needle to the right.
Cannot drop feed dogs - use a feed dog cover (original accessory)
No reverse - use stationary tack, 30 spi, or manually turn/hold fabric.
Large throat area
School Bell Bobbin Tension
Entire Bedplate removes for easy access to lower gears
Oil Sump and spider wicking system
This is a strong, stable, reliable workhorse machine. Some prefer this one to the 201 and 301 - two of the more/most popular Singer machines. Stitch Quality definitely rivals or exceeds the other machines, but the difference will be if you want portability, reverse, ability to drop feed dogs, etc... . Definitely ranked up there as an extremely capable and high quality machine.