The Singer 201, with its 8 1/2 inch. harp/throat space width and rotary shuttle hook is lauded by many sewers as one of the best machines ever produced. Do you agree? Share your own thoughts on the 201 vs. other machines. If you own one, what do you love about it? Do you have other machines you prefer over it? This machine recently received a full overhaul/restoration and is now ready for sewing duty! The 201's that Singer produced over man decades both in the US and UK represent one of their finest engineering attempts at both stitch quality and machine quality. Also, see my comments on the special extra cost option of the "Built in foot pedal" that some original purchasers were willing to pay extra for!!