Are there other old singers that sew as well as the 221 featherweight? Also what is the difference between a 221 & a 221-1?
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Originally Posted by nett2
Are there other old singers that sew as well as the 221 featherweight? Also what is the difference between a 221 & a 221-1?
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I have a 99 that I FMQ on, and I LOVE it!
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The 301 is a straight (non zizzag) stitch, so you get the same very straight stitch that you get with with a FW. The aren't as cute as the FWs, but not much heavier and better priced. I don't think you'd be disappointed with any all metal machine. Go look at this thread and see how many very antique machines are still going strong. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm
My 1956 301A sews wonderfully. I also have a 128 from 1956, but I haven't cleaned her yet to see how she does. I'm a little apprehensive about the shuttle instead of a bobbin, but I'm sure it will just be a learning experience and will be fine. |
Originally Posted by nett2
Are there other old singers that sew as well as the 221 featherweight?
I don't particularly like my 301 - I just never have taken to it the way I have to others, but it's a good strong machine and will handle a much larger range of sewing tasks than the FW. My 15's are my jewels - piecing and quilting and garment construction. But, I also love my old 66 from 1905 - it will sew through anything. So will the 27 or 28 from the late 1800's or the 201's from the 1940's. All of them straight-stitch only machines. I have a gaggle of slant-needle zig-zag Singers that are almost as powerful and hugely versatile, especially for garment construction. So it's not just the FW's that a sewist would want to add to their "herd," although those are (arguably?) the CUTEST machines in existence. ;) I would never choose this machine as my primary or only machine, though. (Not even if it was candy apple red with antique gold fire truck decals! ;) ) |
I have several 301's that were my favorite machines until I recently found a 404 at my local thrift shop. I think I have a new favorite :mrgreen:
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The Singer 99 and the Singer Spartan are the same machine (the Spartan doesn't have the gold trim or the light) and they are very reasonably priced compared to a Featherweight. A bit heavier to carry around, but sew very well for straight stitch. And they are cute, also.
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rigth now I have 3 singers, 2 FW 221's and one 503A, guesS I will have to try them out. I got the 221 to take to classes and guild meeting, bee's ect. but at home I use my Pfaff's
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My 1940 Singer 201 was my first "vintage" machine. It sews at least as well as my 221. My 301 makes wonderful straight stitches, as do my 99s. I haven't really used my 101 to know how well it sews.
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I think all the old Singers sewed extremely well. The featherweight, as others have pointed out, is primarily popular because it's small enough to tote around to classes, and it's cute.
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