OMG, I've gone crazy. I just bought a FW!
03-09-2021, 10:46 PM
#14
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 802
It came today!!!!!!!!! It's so danged cute, everyone who's seen it was charmed. So. Tiny. Eeeek!
The foot to plug to wall wiring is totally crumbling, and I am replacing it now. The wiring inside the machine looks ok, I'll see how it runs. It's a 1950 221-1. It has the bobbin case, and everything looks good, except it is pretty dirty. Lots of fuzz underneath, and dust on top. Not sure if it has every attachment, but it has a box of stuff. It does have the completely adorable original oil can, and the obligatory tube of official Singer lube. It needs one new rubber foot right now, and I will replace all four.
And it came with 7 or 8 packages of Scarlet bias binding.
If you need me I'll be in the garage alternately working on the wiring and squirming in happiness.
The foot to plug to wall wiring is totally crumbling, and I am replacing it now. The wiring inside the machine looks ok, I'll see how it runs. It's a 1950 221-1. It has the bobbin case, and everything looks good, except it is pretty dirty. Lots of fuzz underneath, and dust on top. Not sure if it has every attachment, but it has a box of stuff. It does have the completely adorable original oil can, and the obligatory tube of official Singer lube. It needs one new rubber foot right now, and I will replace all four.
And it came with 7 or 8 packages of Scarlet bias binding.
If you need me I'll be in the garage alternately working on the wiring and squirming in happiness.
03-10-2021, 03:37 AM
#16
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 673
Congratulations
Congratulations on your new acquisition.
What are Featherweights going for these days on average? I understand it's a range, depending on condition. You used to be able to find one with wear on it for $150 or so and the nice ones would sometimes sell as high as $400. (222s were off the charts) I've been out of touch for the last couple of years and wonder if they've gone up or down in price.
What are Featherweights going for these days on average? I understand it's a range, depending on condition. You used to be able to find one with wear on it for $150 or so and the nice ones would sometimes sell as high as $400. (222s were off the charts) I've been out of touch for the last couple of years and wonder if they've gone up or down in price.
I'm so happy for you Madpatter!
03-11-2021, 02:37 PM
#19
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Join Date: Jul 2017
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Congratulations on your new acquisition.
What are Featherweights going for these days on average? I understand it's a range, depending on condition. You used to be able to find one with wear on it for $150 or so and the nice ones would sometimes sell as high as $400. (222s were off the charts) I've been out of touch for the last couple of years and wonder if they've gone up or down in price.
What are Featherweights going for these days on average? I understand it's a range, depending on condition. You used to be able to find one with wear on it for $150 or so and the nice ones would sometimes sell as high as $400. (222s were off the charts) I've been out of touch for the last couple of years and wonder if they've gone up or down in price.
