SINGER FEATHERWEIGHT SEWING MACHINES

Need some advice on a Singer 221K

nobody@flickr.com (simplygeometric) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:25:42 -0700

I have found a Singer 221K that is going to be in an estate sale tomorrow, and I have no idea what to look for before purchasing. I've posted pics in my stream, and it seems to be (as the seller claims), in mint condition.

I don't know what, if any, attachments come with it. What would be a fair price and what should I look for before buying?

Thank you!!!

looking to sell my baby!

nobody@flickr.com (chickenfoot) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:49:17 -0700

chickenfoot posted a new topic:

is anyone in the market for a featherweight?
i can give you specifics if you email me
iamchickenfoot at yahoo dot com

Reply to Help I just got a old featherweight

nobody@flickr.com (Diddis) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:58:06 -0700

Diddis posted a reply:

Hi there.. again.. I just discovered that if I leave the spoolwinder on.. pressing the bigger weel.. then my machine works really slow and heavily.. Hopefully you have figured out whats the problem and are able to use your Featherweight.. I sew on mine every day.. I love the feeling..

Reply to Help I just got a old featherweight

nobody@flickr.com (...dotty...) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:45:53 -0700

...dotty... posted a reply:

These machines may be naturally slower than some newer machines, but if you find it to be excessively slow, you may want to have it professionally serviced. The grease and oil in an old machine can become quite thick and resistant, causing the machine to slow down. Also, I have tried to use mine straight out of a cold room where it was stored in the winter time, and found that it ran very slowly at first, but speeded up as the oil and grease warmed.

Reply to How do I know how old my machine is????

nobody@flickr.com (Diddis) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:44:16 -0700

Diddis posted a reply:

Thank you.. Ifound out that it is from 1952.. Older than me.. thats COOL.. and I use it almost every day

Reply to Help I just got a old featherweight

nobody@flickr.com (Diddis) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:42:56 -0700

Diddis posted a reply:

I think that it is slow.. I have sewed professionally... and when I bought my Bernina.. I found it very slow.. but the Featherweigt is even slower.. I enjoy sewing on it though.. It is so beautiful and even if it is slow.. its perfect for piecing quilts on it.. I love mine.. and for the first time I think that a piece of metal is fantastic.. beautiful..
So enjoy your machine and take a slower pace.. in life.. You might discover things you would miss if you keep up the speed..
I am recovering from a bad burnout.. and a few years ago I would have gotten all stressed up about the slow speed.. but now I enjoy it.. You try that too..

Help I just got a old featherweight

nobody@flickr.com (lynnejean1) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:53:33 -0700

lynnejean1 posted a new topic:

Hi,
I just scored a great featherweight at a estate sale. It didn't have the foot pedal with it so I ordered a new one. I just got it yesterday and the machine works like a champ but the speed seems really slow. Is this normal for a featherweight? What am I doing wrong or is it the foot pedal? PLEASE RESPOND!
thanks
Jeanne

Reply to How do I know how old my machine is????

nobody@flickr.com (sbavier) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:13:46 -0800

sbavier posted a reply:

You can look up the serial number here:
www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html

That should tell you when and where it was manufactured. :)

How do I know how old my machine is????

nobody@flickr.com (Diddis) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:38:33 -0800

Diddis posted a new topic:

Hi there. I just purchased a Singer Featherweight and now I would like to know how to find out how old it is? There is a serial number on it but that doesnt state the year.
I love my machine, and its in use daily. Just changed belt on it and now it sews like a dream. A bit slow.. but whos in a hurry.. I just love it..
Grateful for help.

Thanks for the invitation!

nobody@flickr.com (ssmartraggs) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:27:46 -0800

ssmartraggs posted a new topic:

Thanks for the invitation to join this group!

I have had my Singer Featherweight for about 3 years and keep it set up in the guest room rather than in my sewing studio. I like the idea of seeing it on a daily basis!

Mine is the Centennial Edition, born in 1950 for 1951 sales.... It came with the original case and some attachments. I would really like to find a pressure foot with teflon coating if it exists; I haven't been able to track one down. Anyone know where one might be located?
Sally