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Nancy
Nancy
This is a pretty cool looking machine with - what looks like - a drop down table extension like a FW or 301.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/hsh/2803380391.html
Nancy
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/hsh/2803380391.html
Nancy
I know this was pages back, but I've finally caught up. This is a Singer 338, and a great machine, all metal. I have one that was given to me with the manual and all the cams, and it make a fabulous stitch. Mine also came with a home built cabinet so I have no idea if that cabinet was meant to come with it or not. It's a great machine!
Nancy
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Yes, there are reproduction treadles, but there really isn't a reproduction Featherweight that 'looks' like a featherweight. The repro treadles were made to look like a clone of an original treadle, but they are made in China (I think) so the decals are a little gaudy/over the top looking. They are pretty easy to spot; and, they are not made with the workmanship/quality of the original. The repro featherweight is actually a little white plastic modern machine that Singer calls the Featherweight, but it looks nothing like the original nor is it the quality of the original featherweight.
Nancy
Nancy
The repro featherweight looks just like a Singer black Featherweight. They are branded AlphaSew. Go to http://www.allbrands.com and search for featherweight. It has been many years since I worked on one of these repros. I not sure I remember correctly, but I think it has a class 15 hook and bobbin arrangement. Sews OK, but for $499.00 , I'll take an original any day.
Cathy
Nancy,
The repro featherweight looks just like a Singer black Featherweight. They are branded AlphaSew. Go to http://www.allbrands.com and search for featherweight. It has been many years since I worked on one of these repros. I not sure I remember correctly, but I think it has a class 15 hook and bobbin arrangement. Sews OK, but for $499.00 , I'll take an original any day.
Cathy
The repro featherweight looks just like a Singer black Featherweight. They are branded AlphaSew. Go to http://www.allbrands.com and search for featherweight. It has been many years since I worked on one of these repros. I not sure I remember correctly, but I think it has a class 15 hook and bobbin arrangement. Sews OK, but for $499.00 , I'll take an original any day.
Cathy
Cathy....I have a little white plastic Featherweight! I picked it up at Goodwill just because it said Featherweight. I'll bet it's less than 5 years old unless the previous owner took really good care of it. I just wanted my granddaughter to have one to learn on, before she gets the real Featherweight! You are right in the fact it looks nothing like my real one, so maybe a reproduction isn't the right word for it, but I'm keeping it! LOL!
Of course Cathy would know! Cathy I went to the link, but I didn't find the repro featherweight. I will go again when I have more time and look! I am curious!
Nancy
Ok this is confusing. I have only seen the little white plastic machines Randa is talking about that say 'featherweight,' but just look like a modern plastic cheaply made machine. I didn't know there is an actual repro of the black featherweight!
Of course Cathy would know! Cathy I went to the link, but I didn't find the repro featherweight. I will go again when I have more time and look! I am curious!
Nancy
Of course Cathy would know! Cathy I went to the link, but I didn't find the repro featherweight. I will go again when I have more time and look! I am curious!
Nancy
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Boat shuttle for a Davis HAVF1!!! Hard to find, and at a reasonable price. Better grab it!! I would, but I already have 2.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Davis-Sewing...item4ab2f8a902
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Davis-Sewing...item4ab2f8a902
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