My Featherweight Story

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Old 10-08-2014, 12:58 PM
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Candace, wasn't that ad a shocker? I was so surprised to open it up and see Featherweights! Skyangel, I have a few machines that have been named after the owners. Sometimes the name just sticks with me and I can't shake it!

It must have been the right machine for me because the stars all aligned perfectly for me to get it. I feel very lucky to have it.
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Your FW is in excellent condition, her decals are very well preserved, from what I see in the photo. Wonderful story. I'm glad you got the machine. The old White that I was given was given to me because I "sew" and sew and sew, and sew some more. The folks who are giving me the machine are clients of the office where I work, and the machine belonged to her mother. She doesn't sew and she wanted someone to have the machine who would use it!

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Oh, she's beautiful! And the case looks great too. Do you know his mother's name? I'd ask and call her that. I think the seller was happy because you were so nice, and he must be happy someone will appreciate his mom's machine. Happy sewing!
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Jeanette, It really is in very nice condition. The decals have a couple worn spots in the front line but overall she is very pretty and the nice part is she runs very well.
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WOW, call that machine Lucky!!! hehe
That's exactly what I was going to suggest.
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Old 10-08-2014, 05:42 PM
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Your case looks better than mine for sure...
My FW was stored near the salty waters of Gig Harbor so there is some corrosion. I am like you though...do I want one or do I not. I certainly did not NEED one. Then this pops up. The gentleman that had it was a Scot and oh so nice of an older man and his wife played piano...They were good people... I would be interested in the serial number of yours...I wonder if they are similar since we got them so close together.
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Good job. Hope you get many years outa her. Love mine. Good story. Need to write this all down and store it with the machine.
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Exciting time for you, anyway that's how I felt when I got mine...now have 4 all earmarked for grand daughters, but I am using a couple of them till they say they are ready to use them. Congrats!!..loved your story.
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Congrats it always pays to be fair and honest. Enjoy your new Girl. She's a beauty.
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Wow, good story and glad you got your Featherweight at a great price and some magazines to boot.
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