Originally Posted by Ms Elaine Va
What is a FW. Is it the little portable Singer? Why would you ever want to go back to that after using the computerized models?
Of course, I've never used one so maybe just don't know what I'm missing.
The featherweight sews a beautiful straight stitch. I've made clothing with my featherweight , even a corduroy jacket, it did all the sewing without any problems at all.
What do you need for piecing quilts? A straight stitch of course, plus the machine only weighs about 11 pounds.
I've owned 8 featherweights over the years and sold all but 3 of them. The link below is of my current crop of featherweights.
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719anVMRT
singer badge from my 1951 Centennial featherweight
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You can see my FW next to a Singer 66 (full size machine). I'm in the middle, showing off my tan featherweight
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