We keep getting emails along the lines of "What's wrong with my 201 that I have to have the top tension on 9 to get a reliable stitch?", so this is an attempt to explain a bit about how this type of top tension adjuster works, and why the number you have it set on…
Singer 201K top tension – part one
Singer 201-2 Tension issues - My Sewing Machine Obsession
My Sewing Machine Obsession: Singer 201-2 Tension issues
Posts about Singer 201 (early and later models) on oldsingersewingmachineblog
Singer 201K top tension – part two
ckpsms Brand - #66774+125314 Singer Sewing Machine
Posts about Singer 201 (early and later models) on oldsingersewingmachineblog
THIS IS SEASON 2 EPISODE 14. SINGER 201K REMOVE AND REPLACE NEEDLE
Restoration of a Vintage 1940 Singer Model 201-2 – Professionally
Singer 201K top tension – part two
Singer 201 and 201k introduction and threading . First time sewing