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Christmas Gift: Singer Featherweight 221 - need accessories

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Old 12-27-2012, 02:28 PM
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Oooh... what does this mean:

"remember to thread from the inside out."

Oh, and I forgot to tell the story. This FW (no, we haven't named her yet) was a wedding gift to a woman who never learned how to sew. It spent the last 60+ years in an attic. Hardly/ever used.

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Old 12-29-2012, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jillaine View Post
Oooh... what does this mean:

"remember to thread from the inside out."

Oh, and I forgot to tell the story. This FW (no, we haven't named her yet) was a wedding gift to a woman who never learned how to sew. It spent the last 60+ years in an attic. Hardly/ever used.

All it means is when you thread your needle you thread it right to left - inside the harp toward the outside. Featherweight needles go in side ways unlike today's machines with front facing needles.
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Old 12-29-2012, 06:54 AM
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I too got a 221 in excellent condition - looks like it has never been used other then a meldew smell in the carrying case. Mine even has the original manual but you can replace that on e-bay. The attachments are the foot hemmer, adjustable hemmer, multiple slotted binder, an attachment for piping & one to bind outside curves, adding french folds , an edge stitcher & one for shirring & lets not forget the ruffler. Wow! Good luck w/ yours, I plan on using mine at classes.
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Old 01-05-2013, 07:00 PM
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I lost the QB name of the person who offered to send me some accessories. I want to thank her (?). I came home from holiday travels to a package of wonderful accessories for my new Featherweight. How incredibly generous! THank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
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Wow, shespretty. Sorry, no bobbins
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What a wonderful gift, and appears to be in great condition! My aunt gave me her singer featherweight over 20 years ago, and neither of us knew at that time what a treasure it was. I still thank her for it every Christmas when I see her.
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