featherweight owners weigh in please
07-08-2011, 04:59 AM
#21
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I have two featherweights my hubby bought off eBay. My black featherweight was purchased for about $200 a year ago and the white featherweight is only a few weeks in my possession and was purchased for about $300. They are both in very excellent condition. I also have a 99 that came in a cabinet that I picked up at a garage sale for $50.00. I think the condition of the machine would dictate the price.
07-08-2011, 05:15 AM
#22
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66's & 99's are not featherweights, they are Singer sewing machines. 221 & 222 are featherweights.
All depends on condition 66 &99 could go for $100.00. Featherweights could go from $200.000 to $800.00 also depends on the area you are in.
All depends on condition 66 &99 could go for $100.00. Featherweights could go from $200.000 to $800.00 also depends on the area you are in.
07-08-2011, 05:30 AM
#23
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Prices have come down from the top due to availability and the economy.
Careful shopping should get $200 and up depending on condition and the 222 was down to less than $1,000 at Paducah in a dealer booth. The height of this model had it selling for as much as $2,400.
Note: The Little Foot, now redesigned is a great foot for piecing. I have tried two of the metal edge guided feet and they both had the seam allowance more than 1/4 inch.
I use the Little Foot with an edge guide.
Careful shopping should get $200 and up depending on condition and the 222 was down to less than $1,000 at Paducah in a dealer booth. The height of this model had it selling for as much as $2,400.
Note: The Little Foot, now redesigned is a great foot for piecing. I have tried two of the metal edge guided feet and they both had the seam allowance more than 1/4 inch.
I use the Little Foot with an edge guide.
07-08-2011, 06:05 AM
#25
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The prices seem to vary with age and color, with the black ones with beautiful decals worth more if they are in good condition. The area of the country where they are on sale seems to be influential too; CA seemed expensive. They were also made in different places and countries. Mine is one of the last made, according to the Singer dating information; I bought it from the first owner for $46 in 1972. I have paid much more for that in service charges since then but I don't think it would be worth so much except to me. It was made in Scotland, so Singer said.
07-08-2011, 06:09 AM
#26
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Originally Posted by jeanequilts
I bought a 221 on Ebay and took it to the local machine shop where he fine tuned it, and showed me how to use all the accessories. She isn't perfect (missing some paint) but she purrs. He told me the motor was in excellent shape. He also gave me this advice:
Never turn the fly wheel backward, it messes up the bobbin. To make the machine go backward, put the lever up to the top.
Some things that cost a little more on the 221 are the graduated throat plate (nice to have) and he told me that the color of the screws and screw driver (black are worth a little more) as they are more rare. Those things don't make a difference to me. I just have mine for travel, and I love it.
Never turn the fly wheel backward, it messes up the bobbin. To make the machine go backward, put the lever up to the top.
Some things that cost a little more on the 221 are the graduated throat plate (nice to have) and he told me that the color of the screws and screw driver (black are worth a little more) as they are more rare. Those things don't make a difference to me. I just have mine for travel, and I love it.
I love mine and am so impressed with the way it sews...
07-08-2011, 06:44 AM
#29
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I have a 66-1 which is the one that puts the accessories on via back clamp. You are right - it is not a featherweight. I also have a 221 which is a fw. I love them both! My 66-1 came from Canada and I paid 275. It is dated 1914. My FW came from Florida and I paid 182. It is dated 1950.
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
The 66 & 99 are not Featherweights. The 221 & 222 are Featherweights. The 221 is the more common model. The 222, with the freearm, are not seen as much. (I believe fewer were made in the first place). Unfortunately the prices are all over the board. I would not be willing to pay more than $200-$300 for one, personally.
*Fortunately I have mine that was given to me by my Mom & Dad when I was 12 years old :)
*Fortunately I have mine that was given to me by my Mom & Dad when I was 12 years old :)
07-08-2011, 06:45 AM
#30
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I'm a Featherweight-aholic....I have 5 of them in various conditions. I bought one on Ebay for around $350, then 2 at farm auctions and 2 at rummage sales. My favorite is one I purchased at a farm auction - the lady was deceased. Her husband had bought it for her and the original receipt was in the case.
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