A Perfect Stitch (Sewing Machine Pioneer Series) Paperback – January 19, 2022

Alex is a trusted resource for all things sewing machines. His writing is informative and humorous at times. I have several of his books.

Excellent book and the author has written many others.

thank you

I've restored and repaired dozens of Singer 201s over the years and, being a historian academically, thought I knew most everything there was about the model. However, this book is very well researched, insightful and well written by a life long mechanic and historian of the trade. I learned a lot about the models development than I previously knew and found many of the sidebar musings very delightful. I personally think this is the best of the series by the writer.

Alex Askaroff presents his lifetime of experiences in such a conversational way. I have all of his Pioneer series books and proudly add this book to the set. I had just acquired a pristine 201K-4 in late December 2021 after spending time on various sites researching its history. Then Alex releases his book with everything about this wonderful machine in one place. Thank you, Alex. I’ll probably read it again in a few months as I have read others in the series a second time as well.

I especially love all of the photographic plates and archival material related to this favorite vintage sewing machine. I was hoping there might be some more technical material than there is, maybe some details about the Singer 201's development and engineering, etc. but what is here is entertaining and informative. The book is more a gushing love letter to this wonderful machine than a history or explanation of it.

This book tells you everything about the 201! I had no idea of the history of Singer Sewing Machine Company & the work they did for WW2! I could not put the book down. Well written! Thank you Alex!

For the newbie to the world of the vintage machine, this is a nice' short review of what is arguably Singer's greatest Sewing marvel. Lucky enough to have two!