RE: to featherweight

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Old 07-11-2012, 09:10 AM
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I was in a Antique Shop yesterday and seen a machine in a display case, it said featherweight but it looked like a child's machine. It was very small. They were selling it as a if it were a full size machine. I know they are smaller but are they that small, lol...can't see me sewing on that. Please clear me on this matter. I have only seen pic's of them, never one for real.
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Old 07-13-2012, 06:35 AM
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Here is a photo of a featherweight alongside a Singer 99 and 201, for comparison sake. Hope this helps.
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Old 07-13-2012, 07:53 AM
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They are small, about 11 pounds. I have a collection of them and love sewing on them. They're especially nice for small projects, piecing, etc.
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Old 07-13-2012, 08:14 AM
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jlm. nice collection of singer sewing machines. i have the 15-91. hope to have a collection, soon as i can find them at a good price.
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Old 07-13-2012, 09:39 AM
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Here is a link to some 3/4 size machine pictures http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t185449.html
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ooh jlm, i love your pink machine.. very pretty was that a stock color?
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Old 07-13-2012, 08:26 PM
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I use my Featherweights most often for piecing as well as free motion quilting. Love them!
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