This is the reece 101
The Reece 101 is an automatic, two-thread chain stitch industrial sewing machine designed specifically for producing keyhole-shaped buttonholes. It is widely used in the manufacture of jeans, suits, trousers, rainwear, workwear, and coats, and has been a staple of garment factories for decades.
Welcome to the go-to resource for everything Reece 101. Whether you're a seasoned operator, a collector, or just getting acquainted with the machine, this site brings together information on the 101's operation, parts, variants, and maintenance in one place.
It all begins with a passion for American manufacturing and machinery, for well over a century the American made Reece machines have stitched away at garment after garment. We enthusiasts recognize how amazing this is and have built this site to not only inform but showcase the beauty of this machine and the history behind it.
Our Approach
Dream it
The information on these machines is spread thin, with extensive research one may find what you need to know about a certain machine but somewhere with all of the information does not exist to our knowledge, and the experts are few and far between. We the enthusiasts aim to change that.
Build it
This site acts as a comprehensive archive of all of the information we could muster from Tailors, Manufacturers, Mechanics, and alike Enthusiasts. But most importantly it is ever growing.
Right now we cannot claim to have Everything on the 101 but are actively working to fill this space with absolutely everything there is to know.