Originally Posted by SC
What is the big deal about featherweights? From reading posts here it seems everyone goes crazy over them. I don't know a thing about them. What am I missing? Can someone enlighten me?
Featherweights were made by singer beginning during the depression. They were the working woman's answer to something light weight and easy to move as many families moved around alot during that time. Singer continued to manufacture these little beautifies until the 1960s. They are all metal, small, lightweight and lasted forever. They all have serial numbers and you can date yours by going onto the singer website. If you are lucky enough to have one with a beautiful scrolled faceplate you have one that was made before approx. 1945. Because of their portability they are now in great demand for sewers who go to workshops or retreats. They didn't do alot of fancy stitches, just the basics.
Others may add to this info, this is what I have learned.